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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by HighBK: 8:57am On Dec 31, 2017 |
I wish everyone here a productive and prosperous 2018 ahead. Reading this thread was quite informative, thanks to everyone! 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Tamm: 9:11am On Dec 31, 2017 |
How about you starting in your own little way, who knows, you might be the inspiration others need to take action! Until then... ednut1: 9 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by ednut1(m): 9:24am On Dec 31, 2017 |
Tamm:u and who. Na sarcasm na. I dey enter pool soon o ![]() 13 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by yemsicles: 10:41am On Dec 31, 2017 |
Hey Guys. Please does any one have a contact for anyone who works at FRSC and facilitates the letter of authentication of driving experience. I sent the request to all the mails found on the thread (i.e. info,help desk and ndlverification) on the 27th of november. I know my mail was received cos i got a response on the 29th requesting for a clearer copy of my drivers license which i promptly sent. However its been over a month and i haven't gotten any response, i sent a reminder on the 20th of December but nothing. I am landing on the 26th Of January so worried about not receiving it before i leave. Please let me know if you can help in any way. Thanks |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Talkingboy: 10:42am On Dec 31, 2017 |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by mcstan18(m): 10:43am On Dec 31, 2017 |
yimiton: How far with landing? Can you share the experience with us please? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Talkingboy: 10:44am On Dec 31, 2017 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by KrustyKomet: 10:57am On Dec 31, 2017 |
XX01: It's just another day up in the Great White North. ![]() 10 Likes
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by mamacajah: 12:27pm On Dec 31, 2017 |
vcole:I am way ahead of you.. 2018 I must learn french by force by fire..lol..who no like beta thing... ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by CanadianCherie: 12:28pm On Dec 31, 2017 |
MummyJaygirls: Great! Thank you MummyJaygirls. Hope you’re settling in well? Bless you. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by yokus(f): 3:39pm On Dec 31, 2017 |
Wow. Im so excited for you Nogen. More Favour for you, hubby n the trio. Plenty ehugs n kisses Nogen: 8 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 3:46pm On Dec 31, 2017 |
salford1: Same here. But I'm in Grande Prairie, for hours away from Edmonton. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 3:49pm On Dec 31, 2017 |
Nogen: Lol. I was in Nigeria in October, didn't take me 10mins to appreciate how people treat each other with respect here in Canada. In naija, everybody rude lmao. 7 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by XX01(f): 4:07pm On Dec 31, 2017 |
KrustyKomet: Chai! |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by hiscules: 5:03pm On Dec 31, 2017 |
Hello people, i have this question bothering me, I have had almost 10 years work experience in a Pension Fund Administrator in Nigeria as a benefit processing staff. My question is can anyone advise on how to transfer this skill to canada. In other words, can I work in Canada directly with this experience or will i need to write a professional exam or certification? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by amindondee: 7:44pm On Dec 31, 2017 |
Application Timeline Update Just to share experience for others to be positive minded especially London VO people IELTS: 2nd Feb 2016 (LRWS 8.5, 7.5,7.5,7) ECA (WES) Completed: 12th July 2016 (Masters & BSc.) - Although BSc not needed EE Profile Created: 21st July 2016 - Overall Score = 454 Waited and waited!!!! and tried Provincial Nomination but no one wanted me ![]() ![]() ![]() EE Score dropped to 449 after birthday (26th August 2016) ![]() ![]() Was alsways oberserving the draw out comes and then suddenly observed the sharp drop in January 2017 ITA: 8th February 2017 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Document gathering became challenging, especially proof of funds as expenditure is always scattered from different accounts. My wife and I had already opened a joint account to safe up the money for this purpose there, but we had just embarked on an investment. So we started saving a fresh again into the account and transferring money from friends and family. Prepared land sale documents and deed of funds; wrote a LOE for my POF to explain all transactions in my account above the value of 250k following Vcole's advice; my LOE (POF) was 13 pages. did affidavit for 2 of the companies that have folded up now in respect of work reference. Did our medicals and finally made submission before 90 days was over. pwhew!!! ![]() eAPR- AOR: 14th April 2017 Observed that I used the short form of my son's first name (Yoruba name) instead of the one written on the passport. I emailed the application center and was updated after a month. Medical Passed: 16th June 2017 IP1: 16th June 2017 Stuck on IP1 for a month, then decided to email CIC for update. Emailed on 27th July 2017 and got the almighty automated reply that my application was sent to London VO. Kai, I just began to think all sorts - I schooled in London and was there for 2 years post study (I also did my wedding there). I had read different things about wrong NOC from marriage certificate and location of work and all etc. Waited and waited and waited. Emailed London VO twice and no response. Since there was no response my wife decided to change her last name and get a new international passport. So, we did that and sent the new passport update to London VO Ordered 1st GCMS notes from GETGCMS: 1st October 2017 (Notes received on 30th with all seeming to be in order) Ordered 2nd GCMS notes from Myimmitracker: 18th October 2017 My wife's new passport got stolen so we had to do a new passport and then send another email to London VO (2nd Nov 2017). Trust me, me self tire Emailed London VO again on the 14th November IP2: 16th November 2017 PPR: 20th November 2017 DHL Delivery to Accra: 27th November 2017 Approved: 22nd December 2017 Total duration AOR-PPR: 220 days Awaiting COPR Arriving in March - Either Mississuaga or Ottawa. Currently undergoing some bridging programmes Happy New Year to Everyone 41 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by ayaade1: 9:24pm On Dec 31, 2017 |
Thanks a bunch. Happy New Year fam. Tamm: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nogen: 9:47pm On Dec 31, 2017 |
Congrats amindondee |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 10:36pm On Dec 31, 2017 |
Hi everyone. I'm a student that just arrived in Montreal two days ago. I find it hard to understand how some stuffs work here so please if there is anyone here in Montreal, I would love us to meet so you could explain some things to me. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 10:51pm On Dec 31, 2017 |
Alantobie: I just left Montreal 2 days ago. I was there for Christmas vacation. I live in London, Ontario. If you don't find anyone to assist you, I can connect you to my sister and her husband. They live in Montreal. 16 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by pauloverdi: 12:07am On Jan 01, 2018 |
Happy New Year to My naija people ooo. Waiting for mine to arrive here in BC. 2017 has been a year of great change in my life and it wouldnt have been possible without the support, advice, guidance, inspiration and FREE information I got from you guys in this group, the express entry group where I successfully graduated from, And the entire nairaland family. I want to use this opportunity to say a BIG THANK YOU to you all. You are all amazing and lovely people. May God bless you all in all your endeavors. Na una help me enter Canada so. At the start of 2017, this would have seemed like a daydream. The type u have when u have malaria. I'm at home doing some chores (which I wouldn't ever have had to do if I stayed back in Naija ooo. Wetin my nanny dey collect all dat salary for nw?), my wife is at work (cos she has a Sunday shift. She even has a new yr day shift sef. Wahala!) And im thinking back to this time last yr and it seems like ages away. Landed in September and a lot has happened since then. Now I value a lot of things I used to take for granted in Abuja. Especially the cheap labour and childcare. Thank God I'm a handy man sha. Now I understand why people abroad appear stingy sometimes. Chai. God forgive me for those misconceptions I had back when I was in Naija. Here the hustle is real... And chilled. No sentiments attached. It takes some adjusting, But we r fitting in gradually. God bless all of u who I answered my private messages when I needed help. God bless u all. I'm presently in BC, and will be glad to answer any questions I can answer to the best of my ability. I plan to start a movement for the owner of Nairaland to get a National award from the federal govt. He is our own mark zukerberg and he deserves to be celebrated. God bless you bro for creating this forum. You are a living legend. Make I go back to my house cleaning duties. Wish us all a more successful and prosperous 2018. May all your Good dreams come true this new year 71 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by yokus(f): 1:24am On Jan 01, 2018 |
Happy New Year |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 2:48am On Jan 01, 2018 |
TheCongo2: That would be helpful. I appreciate |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by DatechMan(m): 3:01am On Jan 01, 2018 |
I am assuming justwise still dey church or still dey bed like me. The guy above me, I got one sentence for you. "Enjoy yourself while it last" It is not New Year yet here o. Anyways, Happy New Years to my Naija brothers and sisters. 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maziude: 3:03am On Jan 01, 2018 |
Nogen: Welcome home Sis... 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maziude: 3:09am On Jan 01, 2018 |
Alantobie: Boss... Na so e dey be for beginning... If you never lost or miss road since you show, then you are doing well... Just observe area and unlearn most things wey you learn for naija. No fear to ask questions even for road, them go answer you. Their default settings for here na "smile"... 15 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 3:11am On Jan 01, 2018 |
Alantobie: My email address is TheCongo2017@gmail.com |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Delta007(m): 5:00am On Jan 01, 2018 |
Congratulations on the progress. Just curious, why would you want to immigrate in March? What's the urgency? amindondee: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by oohunt: 9:50am On Jan 01, 2018 |
vcole: Thank you @vcole, @salford & @drhopeful. I got some good winter boots and jackets from Burlington. Very helpful info thank you. Also went to Costco and Walmart but Burlington had the best. For thick sweaters, I got good ones for the kids in Costco. Then in Walmart for myself. We have now landed! Flight took 4:30 hours from Houston. The landing experience is just like what have been discussed here: after the first customs queue, we picked up our bags and was directed to secondary inspection area. After about 25 mins they attended to us. And they said welcome to Canada! We are now Landed!!! We had our first contact with the -32 degrees when we headed for the car. Our host was there to pick us up. Ha ha ha, rude shock!! @vcole, we had only 3 layers. Now I know. I must get thermal wear for myself. Everyone had one except me. And I thought UK was cold! No one will find me outside in this type of cold. Lol. Let me deal with the cold and dryness first. I will be back to update you guys on other stuff. I am still jet lagged. It is almost 2am and sleep has vanished from my eyes. 28 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nogen: 10:19am On Jan 01, 2018 |
Welcome Oohunt! Happy New Year Family! |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Andyphief: 11:41am On Jan 01, 2018 |
Hello everyone, I have a question, am currently studying Chemical Engineering, in my 400 level right now..and I see this has a great time to start planning for the future, cos in two years I would be done (just got into 400).. one of my future plan is to get a MSc and I don't plan to get it in Nigeria. The way a MSc program is run in my school (unilag) isn't what I expect to be..I don't have to go too far on this, everyone should understand.. so I have my eyes abroad, I would really love to study in Canada/US ...now to my question: I have a relative in Canada and another relative in the US...I want to know..if I ask any of them for an Invitation to come over..I know I will require a visitation visa..can I get a temporary permit and also a working permit even if I will enter any of these country with a visitors permit.. I know I will be advised to enter with a student visa ..that's by applying from here(Nigeria), but if am being honest I don't have the means to pay for the total cost it will involve. From the fees to the amount you'd need to have in your account has proof..to all other paper work.. I see it has easy to enter using a visiting visa..then working over there before actually applying to study..heck I might even start over get a BSc over there. So I need someone to put me through or advice me ..Sir's and ma's 2 Likes |
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