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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 1:15am On Oct 06, 2017 |
TheWatcher212:circumstances are different, so there is really no timeline...some can get it in a year while others can take 5years or more. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 1:16am On Oct 06, 2017 |
dupyshoo:You likely have an Msc or MEng from a UK university pmus plenty years of experience. That's one of the reason I said circumstances are different. Although it is also possible to get an EIT straight even with a naija degree. Some unis belong to Washington accord or something like that while others are not. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 1:46am On Oct 06, 2017 |
Happy thanksgiving weekend all. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Oyamade: 1:48am On Oct 06, 2017 |
salford1: Thanks Salford, i guess Regina is cool for a new immigrant wt low budget... I hear there are some incentives in Regina for new immigrants, child care, housing, and one TEA like that, are there any other ones? Also do they have negative effects (while on such programs or in the future), i hear conflicting infos in some grps that you can't stand as a sponsor for a visiting relative/friend for obvious reasons, any other "side effects" 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by bigmove: 1:49am On Oct 06, 2017 |
salford1: Thank you |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by oohunt: 2:09am On Oct 06, 2017 |
Canadianfly: Please I need your excel sheet routine. Have to plan! I have pmed you. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by oohunt: 2:17am On Oct 06, 2017 |
vcole: I am always inspired when I read from you vcole. I do have a help but I am not worried because with proper planning (as in planning everything like you have described) it will be okay. I am looking forward to seeing Canadianfly's routine. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by czaratwork: 2:21am On Oct 06, 2017 |
I thank God this place (Canada) has no room for all the Nigerian dramas i see on the general thread. You will really have a lot out there to have time to think of who to pinch your tent with. On another note you come back from job hustling you have 3 or 5 pages to catch up on and you start only to realise that its all recycled arguments irrelevant to the thread, Try as much to skip and you think the little line you skipped might be relevant only to realise its still on the same topic. Please open a thread titled Comparing UK with Canada and do all the comparism there, anyone visiting the thread knows he wants to take a decision on either staying in the UK or moving to Canada. This particular thread has so many posts not relevant to me but as long as it has to do with Living in Canada, i read it and believe even if it is not relevant to me now, It may be in the future, topics like babysitting, living in some provinces that i dont think i will move to in the nearest future aint relevant to me as a person but they are relevant to the thread so i read and assimiliate and sometimes jump and pass but for goodness sake what has UK got to do with this thread that we will be arguing on which Country is better on 5 pages? If we dont draw the line on this thread, it becomes an all comers affair like someone who got signed up just to prove that UK is better should have just opened a thread for that. We have such threads here. If i visit the thread then i know say na me find them go. Abeg no time to check time. It was a hectic day job hunting today. Wura27: 11 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 2:30am On Oct 06, 2017 |
Ehrnie: I landed in February 2016, and this is what I did. I opened accounts with RBC using my host's address, and I got a void cheque as proof of address. I got my phone later in the day, and I didn't require proof of address, I didn't have a credit card, so paid 150$extra(which I got back after six months), and rolled it to my credit. I registered for my Alberta health card the next day with my void cheque, as proof of address (can't remember vividly), I wasn't questioned further, and moved on. I don't know if processes have changed, but this was what I did in Calgary, February 2016. 12 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maternal: 2:35am On Oct 06, 2017 |
dupyshoo: It was just a general statement, I wasn't trying to throw shade at you. You don't have to justify or explain anything to me, it's your life. But I still stand by my statement of; "If you're not living in Canada and you're on this thread, something isn't right in your current situation however you put it." If you can't complain of your situation in the UK, why are you even thinking of migrating ? For example I can't complain of my situation in Canada. I'm not even thinking of migrating and wouldn't accept a US or UK passport even if you paid me. I'm living a good life here. That's simply not how the human brain works. Think about what I'm saying. Either way good luck in your decision whether you come or stay. 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by czaratwork: 2:37am On Oct 06, 2017 |
https://www.nairaland.com/4068540/relocating-ghana-kumasi-accra-please for instance example (Chief Zebrudaya). This thread compares kumasi with accra. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by oohunt: 2:55am On Oct 06, 2017 |
@Ballerz How do we send this letter please? Walk in or email? You did not quite answer the question. Forgive me if you have answered this already. I have been away from the thread and trying to read up. Thanks. Updated: Got the answer in page 90. 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by czaratwork: 3:04am On Oct 06, 2017 |
Please which strings can one pull to make this faster? it is a month i applied and i am yet to get notification that it is ready so that it can be couriered to me. Please what is the grace period between your landing and getting the canadian d/license? i dont want a scenario where i will be told that i should have come earlier to convert my Nigerian drivers licence. i have downloaded the G1 test app and am practising it. oohunt: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by czaratwork: 3:11am On Oct 06, 2017 |
I just got a mail that my file for CPA conversion is being transferred to Ontario. I hope the process will not be delayed by this transfer. They had already notified me that i will be admitted in November this year. I notified them last Friday that i have landed and am resident in Ontario as advised by CPA BC (the province handling the conversion for applicants living outside Canada). |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by czaratwork: 3:35am On Oct 06, 2017 |
I went to access employment at mississauga today to sign up for a bridging program and was told to come back on Tuesday for a meeting and scheduling of the bridging program. Then i went to randstad finance office near to access employment only to discover that they have moved. I went to Kellyservices. They had a look at my resume and told me the consultant handling banking sector was not on seat. They gave me his number which i called and was told to forward my resume to his email address. I also went to international financial group @ robert speck and was told they have also moved. on my way back i went to have a good view of marilyn monroe twin buildings afterall sight seeing is allowed. later this evening i watched CEC video on financial sector job hunting powered by manpower.ca. They are the next recruiting agency i will visit. They encouraged us visiting the agencies and dropping our resumes with them and calling them up at least weekly to find out if there is any new thing. I couldnt attend the toronto job fair today. Did anyone go? Kindly update if you did. 25 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 4:11am On Oct 06, 2017 |
Oyamade:.All cities have social programs. Being on such programs won't stop you from inviting/sponsoring relatives or friends. It all depends...Regina has its own advantage while calgary has it's own too. Overall, i would say regina is cheaper than calgary, but i personally prefer calgary. It's a beautiful city. Some few examples: my current phone plan is $90 per month (Alberta). Same provider offers my contract for only $60/month in Sask and even offers 2 or 3gb more than my monthly allowance to Sask resident customers. Vehicle reg in sask is only $30 or thereabout per year. Car insurance is one of the cheapest in the country too because of government owned registration and insurance company. It's around $100 for car reg calgary. Electricity in Alberta used to be much cheaper until recently. The NDP in alberta are shutting coal plants due to Canadas commitment to the Paris accord, but electricity is still cheaper in Alberta (say about $15 to $20) per month for similar usage. It's all about choice. 11 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Canadianfly: 4:43am On Oct 06, 2017 |
oohunt: No wahala. Finally! Glad to come and read Canadian things.....no more comparison ![]() |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Canadianfly: 4:54am On Oct 06, 2017 |
Yooku: Hahahaha abeg Yooku leave me oh....before someone feels the need for the 345th time to post a sermon telling me how rude I am, lol like its breaking news. Refreshing to see someone who doesn't take life seriously ![]() @ salford1 na the passenger wey dey in front of you you snap? Lol. Creepy things ![]() |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Canadianfly: 4:56am On Oct 06, 2017 |
You have no idea how many people you've helped with this info. Thanks. Anyone know the process for PEO? Ehrnie: 6 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by careerwoman(f): 5:21am On Oct 06, 2017 |
Blackbuddy:Good Lord!! You sound like ........... ![]() Don't mind me, I have a soft spot for positive minded people. Your replies are always on point!!!! Why wouldn't "success" be in love with you and your household with this display of optimism and strong determination to excel?? Your wife is definitely a lucky woman.. ![]() 39 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by einsteino(m): 5:56am On Oct 06, 2017 |
salford1: okay. thanks alot. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by einsteino(m): 5:56am On Oct 06, 2017 |
Ehrnie: thanks alot. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vcole: 6:20am On Oct 06, 2017 |
oohunt:Thanks oohunt, I appreciate. @salford1, being on a government support program or being low income does not prevent one from inviting a friend or relative but it raises a red flag for any visa officer if you are sponsoring them for that visit because if you are low income or on some sort of support to help subsidize your living costs then how do you intend to provide board, warmth, feeding and transportation for said guest(s)? 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 6:25am On Oct 06, 2017 |
vcole:Well you are correct. If the application requires some sort of proof of funds or submission of bank statement, then low income would indeed raise a red flag. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by MostBlessed: 6:43am On Oct 06, 2017 |
MummyJaygirls:Thanks mummyjaygirl.... Didn't think of that option.... I will look into that!! |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Uglyduckling: 6:44am On Oct 06, 2017 |
czaratwork: The thing you guys forget is that this thread is for everybody. I know at least 10 doctor friends that are silently on this thread. A very very large percentage of doctors who migrate to Canada will never practice medicine again. The UK on the other hand, you get a job even before completing your licensing registration because they are acutely short of doctors. A lot of them still choose to immigrate to Canada as PR because of the uncertainty surrounding immigration in the UK. So the comparison talk may seem mundane to you, but it may help another person to take that life decision of knowing he or she will benefit in the long run from migrating to Canada despite not doing what they love ever again. Or they may realize the supposed benefits are not enough to sacrifice the years of medical school for. This thread is big enough for everybody. If the post does not apply to you by all means skip it. Of course you don’t see people complaining about the engineers posting their licensing information, or the doctors travails as seen a few pages back even if it does not apply to them. They simply skip those posts and move on the ones that are important to them. Like I said previously the moderators reserve the right to hide any pos that is not in line with the thread. 21 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by teewhy31(f): 7:02am On Oct 06, 2017 |
I totally agree careerwoman: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Triv: 7:03am On Oct 06, 2017 |
Alright thanks! vcole: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 7:23am On Oct 06, 2017 |
maternal:The best comment. Cc Canadianfly 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by einsteino(m): 7:27am On Oct 06, 2017 |
I checked with GEO and realised they have lots of webinars on getting licensed/registered in Ontario. The one for getting licensed in ontario for Internationally Educated Engineers is slated for November 22nd. They also have for Social Workers, Trained Tradespeople, Teachers, Early Childhood Educators, Accountants and Finance Professionals , and one dedicated to Employment Rights and Responsibilities. For Engineers looking at Ontario, it promises to discuss the process of licensure, special bridging programs to get a mark of canadian education, less competitive alternative trades we can delve into that would contribute in securing a job in our field while gaining canadian work experience, govt grants and financial aids we could access to cover licensing cost etc. I think it is an opportunity to get first hand information and ask questions. Below is the link to register for any of them, navigate it to find the one in your interest area. https://events-na11.adobeconnect.com/content/connect/c1/1114987542/en/events/catalog.html?OWASP_CSRFTOKEN=c27143b1e351529c7379b80b4be698e5696b3a79e183a3446c581e553b2657e0 Also AccessEmployment has a couple of webinars that I believe would help us settle in well. It wouldnt be smart to assume it is a cakewalk moving to a new country and starting life over with almost zero connections. I think it is best we are proactive and plan for Employment before we land. Below are the topics for their various webinars. It would seem their focus skill set are universal (though centered on canadian system), it would still be beneficial even if you decide not to land in canny. Employer Webinar: Land the Job - Don’t Just Polish Your Resume, Polish Your Brand Online Workshop: Perfecting Your Targeted Resume Employer Webinar: How To Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out Employer Webinar: Prepare to Ace Your Interview Online Workshop: Networking Like a Pro Employer Webinar: Build a Successful Career in the Telecommunications Industry Employer Webinar: Business Communication Skills for Internationally Trained Professionals Link: http://www.accesemployment.ca/index.php/online-event-series my apologies for the long post, it couldn't have been any shorter. 12 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by XX01(f): 7:49am On Oct 06, 2017 |
@Czaratwork, is it ACCA or ICAN you have? From what I gather, you have to be registered in the province you live which might be why they sent it to Ontario. @freeradical, have you landed yet? What's your experience? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 7:58am On Oct 06, 2017 |
Blackbuddy: All your time and effort is not in vain . I'm not needing this answers at the moment, but seeing the effort it took you to type and explain bit by bit. I'm really touched.God bless you 6 Likes |
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