salford1:
congrats @freeradical. What it might take others years to achieve...you did it in a few month.
You applied wisdom. All you have to do is not take advantage of internal openings to get into your more desired role. i doubt they would let you go after 9months. All the best.
Free chilled beer anytime i show edmonton be that..

freeradical:
Thanks madam vcole. I feel giving back to the thread I've gained so much from is only fair. How is our Canadian baby holding up?

maternal:


lol naija people and God. But congrats I'm happy to hear stories like this. Not to take anything away from you, because you literally planned your arrival perfectly and put the effort in, but it has more to do with where you decided to land more than anything. You've proven what I've been telling people all this time. Stay away from expensive/ over-saturated Toronto if you can. Come to Alberta. Far less competition, cheaper cost of living/housing, lower taxes, and a better economy. In over a month you have your own place (853 for 2 bedrooms with heat,internet, etc is dirt cheap in Canada), a job, etc. I love how you didn't have a big head and used the resources provided by the government for new arrivals. Such as resume building and so forth. Most importantly, you now have Canadian experience on your resume. More doors will surely be opening, it'll only get better. Your method should be used as a template for new arrivals. Again Congrats.

Blackbuddy:


Hi, please see responses above.

EJIZY:


Mine is 5weeks now, I just tire for Accra making me move all my plans because they have not released passport. Really tot I will spend Xmas in Canny..SMH

vcole:

No mind Accra oh. They are repeat offenders. Copr would be out soon

ugoiyke79e:


Chaiii my broda don suffer for this people hand!!
For all your delays, u shall get seat on the parliament!

TEECANN:


Congrats @freeradical.

I wish even if just 10% of our landed compatriots can have this predisposition to giving back to the Canny threads whenever they arrive, it would have gone a long way in shaping people's decision but our naija folks sha..hmmmm

You have yet again reinforced my firm conviction of what is the normal thing to do- help those coming behind with practical info of what's on ground over there so that they can make more informed decisions and choices....just like great minds like Blackbuddy, Maternal, Vcole, et al.

It is surely ending in praise IJN!

maternal:


lol naija people and God. But congrats I'm happy to hear stories like this. Not to take anything away from you, because you literally planned your arrival perfectly and put the effort in, but it has more to do with where you decided to land more than anything. You've proven what I've been telling people all this time. Stay away from expensive/ over-saturated Toronto if you can. Come to Alberta. Far less competition, cheaper cost of living/housing, lower taxes, and a better economy. In over a month you have your own place (853 for 2 bedrooms with heat,internet, etc is dirt cheap in Canada), a job, etc. I love how you didn't have a big head and used the resources provided by the government for new arrivals. Such as resume building and so forth. Most importantly, you now have Canadian experience on your resume. More doors will surely be opening, it'll only get better. Your method should be used as a template for new arrivals. Again Congrats.

freeradical:
Edmonton is good now. The ice that piled after heavy snowfall in october and november has melted away though we are expecting a second wave anytime soon. There are many opportunities here as we see job adverts every now and then. I am still discovering the city itself.

I stay close to Century Park and we are looking forward to meeting you guys when u eventually arrive

alt3r3g0:
Congrats @ freeradical.

Question for the house: Family PR cards, are they sent together? For e.g, if one of the members is asked to send another picture, will all be delayed and sent together when all has been approved?

freeradical:

U no get shaking bro. But no shack d one the one we go read for breatholyser oo when u start driving back to your base. my hand no dey

esosa4real:

Lol.....my sista, dem don teach me patience!!

Hafsat24:


I think i get where you are driving at .. however i want to believe those who went through Nairaland threads for the whole process will give back info when they eventually settle in..i think for some they feel better when they get their acts together and settle in into what they desire most only then will come back to share their experiences..while for others they don't mind sharing what stage or step of the way they are at any given moment.. let's not forget that for some the whole process takes a short period and hence you hear updates quickly and some takes a while..however i do have very close friends who went the aussie route and went cold..vague responses to questions..i try to understand and respect their space.. Surprisingly though i've come realise it's those who you know nothing about who help you with these info ..above all i believe Nairaland has made us one big close knit family helping one another as such hoarding info isn't just us and i believe in the next few months we will have much more feedback from those who have left already.. I hope to someday share my experiences too

salford1:

I agree with everything up here except "Canada being having more opportunies than the US". No country in the world compares to the US interms of oportunity...career wise and jobs.

From observation of things going on around me, good jobs are hard to get in Canada. No need in sugar coating the situation on ground. I would like to add that networking is very very important in Canada. It was one of the culture shock I experienced and still experiencing when I moved from the UK to Canada. In Nigeria, they call it man-know-man. In Canada, it is called networking. Alot of good jobs are kept within circles of friends and family. It's a small country (population wise) so they have to watch out for each other. There are exceptions though. e.g Good preparation and timing - booming economy, Gods favour, luck, IT gurus, jobs in very large organization (few in Canada), or you have some rare special skills that are had to find. I did not know anyone in the first two good jobs I worked, but with Gods favour I got in. I realised that my competitors for these jobs always had friends/families inside. The last small team I worked with had a father & son, boyfriend & girlfriend, a retirees son, one whose wife works in HR. lol. This is an organization of around 5000 people. When you move around the same organization but different department, you would find similar set up.

The Indians are catching up fast and beating the Canadians to their game. The last meeting I went for had 3 indian engineers hosting the meeting. They could barely speak english, but they all have similar last names meaning they are likely from the same area in india. I am guessing the hiring manager for that dept is from the same community in india. Every single job my madam had and still currently holding (even though healthcare, and one of the so called demand field) was through networking with fellow naijas in the same field.

So my people, let us try and network as much as possible. Try to build relationship with people in your chosen field. A recommendation from them can get you a good job. To build your network, try bridging programs, co-op programs in schools, linkedin, churches, mosques, temples, events e.t.c
Let us copy the Indians. As Nigerians, let us help each other if we can. If and when we get to a position of authority in Canada, let us help our brothers and sisters out. Also, if you believe in Yahwah, Allah or your local God, pray before going for that interview so that God can touch the heart of that subtle racist that might want to be in your way or make him/her fall sick on the day of the interview. Ask for God's favour to go with you.

Deebay:

Thanks so much. We just got our ppr last night so now it full power. Lol. I have just been smiling since, to scream sef no gree come.
Please what airline can you advise, checking out Ethiopian. Also like how many hours do I need for landing formalities before boarding to edmonton. Thanks

esosa4real:


Wawu! Maybe this week

I am 35days now!

salford1:

They arrive seperately usually. The ones that are ready would be sent. Others that need correction might be delayed or need to be sent back to them.

Lol.

maternal:


lol naija people and God. But congrats I'm happy to hear stories like this. Not to take anything away from you, because you literally planned your arrival perfectly and put the effort in, but it has more to do with where you decided to land more than anything. You've proven what I've been telling people all this time. Stay away from expensive/ over-saturated Toronto if you can. Come to Alberta. Far less competition, cheaper cost of living/housing, lower taxes, and a better economy. In over a month you have your own place (853 for 2 bedrooms with heat,internet, etc is dirt cheap in Canada), a job, etc. I love how you didn't have a big head and used the resources provided by the government for new arrivals. Such as resume building and so forth. Most importantly, you now have Canadian experience on your resume. More doors will surely be opening, it'll only get better. Your method should be used as a template for new arrivals. Again Congrats.

CAstruggle:
Guys

My CIC account just got updated to approved. Check yours.

Hopefully PUM will come in later or tomorrow

Virt:
@maternal, giving God the deserved thanks and honor in seeing us through good and difficult times is not a naija thing but a personal thing. I just hope people don't get to Canada where things seem to work and feel no need to reverence God again. Without Him, we are nothing both in Naija or Canada or anywhere else in the world. This is just my thought. Cheers!!

TEECANN:


Bro @maternal,

Please what's the reason behind your statement at the bolded above? Just curious to learn.

Thanks.

maternal:




The gov't of Canada spends millions of dollars each year to help bridge immigrants into the system so they can become successful. A good amount don't use it. A lot don't even take sound advice from knowledgeable people on the ground.

boldinc:
When did you submit your passports pls?

TheCongo2:


This is someone who knows what he is talking about. Very true

vascey:


Elder long time no see. Hope you are doing great.

TheCongo2:


Lol... iI am still around but this thread seems to be moving at a very fast rate. It is a bit hard for me to read every single post. Thanks for your concerns

Bsbabe:


Good evening TheCongo2. I am so glad to see you here again. I have been looking forward to seeing you back as I recall you responded to someone on London a loooong while back. I have sent you a PM please. I will appreciate your insights on London. Thank you!