LONG POST ALERT PLS!
good morning efam, God is faithful and awesome. I will do a proper timeline and thanksgiving post when you confirm it is what I think it is. You guys have been too awesome. kiss

Woke up to this mail this morning. please is this PPR mail?

- Am I to send it to Dubai office? I have never really seen any applicant on this platform that was required to send passports to Dubai.

- Should I use a prepaid envelope as requested by them, cos I only see people's request is to send to Ghana VO and they use a one way dhl package. I don't know which one is ARAMEX courier mail? Can I use dhl to send the mail from here? (I have highlighted this part of the letter in red)

- I also see in the mail that this Dubai visa office charges service fee for PASSPORT TRANSMISSION SERVICE (saw this description from their website United Arab Emirates: http://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/uae/). Have you heard of this before? How do I go about payment please? (I have highlighted this part of the letter in red)






WE ARE READY TO ISSUE YOUR VISA(S).

Please review your mailing address above and advise us of any updates.

Dear xxxxx,

The processing of your application for permanent residence in Canada is almost complete. You must complete the following steps within 30 days in order for our office to issue your Confirmation of Permanent Residence and, if applicable, your permanent residence visa. If for any reason you are not able to meet this deadline, please inform us immediately by email to: abdbiimmigration@international.gc.ca with details concerning your situation.

STEP 1: Change in Circumstances:

Should any of the following circumstances apply to you or any accompanying family member, you must inform this office immediately:

· Change in marital status, for example due to marriage, divorce, legal separation, annulment or death of spouse;

· Change in family composition, for example due to adoption or birth of a child, including a child born to your accompanying dependent child,

· Death of principal applicant, spouse, accompanying children, or death of sponsoring relative;

· Change in health;

· You or any of your accompanying family members being charged or convicted of a criminal offence

· Change in contact information: mailing address, e-mail address, or telephone number.

Your failure to inform CIC of any of these changes may result in the cancellation of your permanent resident visa and may render you and your accompanying family members inadmissible to Canada.

Your failure to declare all of your family members, accompanying or not, will permanently exclude them from sponsorship under the Family Class regulations.

STEP 2: Passport Requirements – Determine if you need to submit your passport(s)



· Determine whether you require a visa to enter Canada at www.cic.gc.ca/ENGLISH/visit/visas.asp



· Please note that if you or your accompanying family members are permanent residents of the U.S.A and a holder of a passport which requires a visa to enter Canada, you are still required to submit your passport(s).



If you require a visa to enter Canada, then submit your passport(s):

· Please provide your passport or travel document and a passport or travel document for each accompanying family member. An accompanying family member must have his or her own passport or travel document.

· There must be at least two blank pages in your passport(s).

· Please note that permanent resident visas cannot be placed in Diplomatic, Official or Military passports or travel documents.

· All passports must be intact and not worn, torn or otherwise damaged; the laminate on the bio-data page must be securely attached. Each page must be securely affixed to the passport; there cannot be any loose pages.

· Ensure that your passport is valid for at least 12 months from the date of this letter.

If you do not require a visa to enter Canada:

· Please submit one photocopy of the photo page and any pages containing amendments of the passport for you and one for each accompanying family member.

· Ensure that your passport is valid for at least 12 months from the date of this letter.

· Please note that you cannot use a Diplomatic, Official or Military passport to travel to Canada to become a permanent resident of Canada. You must be in possession of an ordinary passport.

STEP 3: PREPARE YOUR DOCUMENTS

You must submit together:



1. One copy of this letter.



2. Passport(s) OR photocopy(ies) of passport(s), as explained in Step 2.



3. Two (2) photos of yourself and of each accompanying family member respecting precise specifications that can be found at:



www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/pdf/5445EB-e.pdf

STEP 4: SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS

All required documents must be submitted in one single package. There are 3 ways to submit your passport(s).

OPTION

INSTRUCTIONS
1
(Preferred)

Submit your passport(s) along with the required documents in person or by courier to a Canadian Visa Application Center (VAC) nearest you.



Please note that service charges apply.



Please consult the website of your preferred VAC for information on their service charges, location, hours of operation (for passport submission, please refer to “Application Submission”):

United Arab Emirates: http://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/uae/

Kuwait: http://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/kuwait/

Qatar: http://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/qatar/

Oman: http://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/oman/

2

Send your passport(s) along with the required documents by courier to the following address:

Immigration Section

Embassy of Canada

10th Floor, West Tower

Abu Dhabi Trade Towers

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Tel: +971 2 694 0300



You must include a fully completed Aramex airway bill or a self-addressed C4 or C5 envelope. These must include your complete name, physical address (no PO Box), and phone number (country code + area code + phone number). If you do not write your address CLEARLY on your return airway bill, your passport(s) may be lost in transit.[b][/b]



Your passport(s) will be returned to you by Aramex courier at your expense.



Passports are very valuable and we want to ensure that they are returned to you safely. It is in your best interest to complete the airway bill or return envelope yourself, if applicable.



NOTE: The Embassy’s Immigration Section is no longer open to the public. Therefore, you cannot drop-off your passport(s) in person at the Embassy.

We are looking forward to receiving your package within 30 days to conclude your application for permanent residence in Canada.

Important information after you arrive in Canada:

Permanent residents (PRs) of Canada must carry and present a valid PR card or permanent resident travel document (PRTD) when boarding a flight to Canada, or travelling to Canada on any other commercial carrier. If you do not have a PR card, you need to apply for a PRTD, or you may not be able to board your flight, train, bus or boat to Canada.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/travel-document/index.asp

It is your responsibility to ensure that your PR card is still valid when you return from travel outside Canada, and to apply for a new PR card when your current card expires. If your PR card expires, it does not mean you have lost permanent resident status.



Yours sincerely,





Immigration Section

Embassy of Canada

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Hello house,

I'm sorry to post this here, but I need help. I've posted same on the sister section but not getting responses


I need to pay for application fees (PR/COPR), please how do I go about it? I have just GTB Mastercard on my naira account.

Thanks guys

wholesomegrace:
Hello house,

I'm sorry to post this here, but I need help. I've posted same on the sister section but not getting responses


I need to pay for application fees (PR/COPR), please how do I go about it? I have just GTB Mastercard on my naira account.

Thanks guys

I'm fine now. I've got my answers. Thanks

I greet all of una o...Two weeks, 230+ pages...lots of information gained, lots of squabbles endured...finally made it to the current page...lemme just register and then go and get my PPR...I'll be back when I and my Mrs enter Canada... Australia hasn't been all that, so here's hoping Canada will be more rewarding...

tarahray20:


Thank you so so so much!! Please I've checked the RBC website and I can see so many accounts opening options. Which one is best please?

I don't know about the best but look at the advantages and disadvantages of each and sée which ones favour you.

Thanks

XX01:


I don't know about the best but look at the advantages and disadvantages of each and sée which ones favour you.

DaddyTheFather:
I greet all of una o...Two weeks, 230+ pages...lots of information gained, lots of squabbles endured...finally made it to the current page...lemme just register and then go and get my PPR...I'll be back when I and my Mrs enter Canada... Australia hasn't been all that, so here's hoping Canada will be more rewarding...

How long did you stay in Australia and in what city? Care to share your story?

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My Family's Landing Experience

We flew Ethiopian Airlines much to my chagrin but the flight wasn't so bad. We spent over an hr trying to check in as we were well overweight. After dropping over 10kg, we finally boarded.

Flight wasn't too bad but the food was difficult to eat. My kids didn't even bother. They just drank plenty juice and watched movies. No bassinet, so I carried my baby in my arms. Met some PR people, one from Sudan another from Guinea. They explained the process to us and we exchanged numbers. Told us that we landed at the best time as the weather was very warm.

Finally landed. We made sure we were amongst the last. When we got to the line, they moved families with children forward. Met some other COPR people, 2 other Nigerians and some other countries. Found out we knew 1 of the families. One was going to Calgary whilst the other was Halifax. We were the only ones in Toronto.

Went to another place for the landing formalities. Took our documents and told us to wait. Once done, they explained how to renew our PR and what we needed. Since we had a permanent address, everything went smoothly. From there, went for SIN. Near there was where they were doing those CBA interviews we watch on TV. Then went to Customs. Those ones were not interested in too much talk. We didn't even know exactly how much we were declaring and they said it's fine. They will just put 10k each. Went for goods to follow and they gave me a form to go home and fill as the kids were becoming hyper.

Got someone to carry our plenty loads. Used the ATM there so that we don't change at airport rate. The guy took us to limo service. I kept saying there was some other service but my husband was already tired of the kids tantrums and booked 2 SUVs for $60 each that took us home. At home, met with the landlord, signed the lease and then went to a hotel. Next day, bought furniture, enrolled kids in school and then went home to set up the furniture. That was a serious task. Next day, went shopping and spent a good part of our POF. Leased a car for 3 weeks with the help of a friend and now looking to buy a car.

So far, it's been warm but now getting chilly. No matter how it goes, I know I didn't make a mistake leaving my cushy job for the unknown. I'm more than capable. Next is to register for those post settlement agencies Abi na mentoring schemes so that I can look for a job. Still looking for a daycare.

XX01:
My Family's Landing Experience

Congrats sis!

Santino1:

I don't know if this helps (or if it's generic) but when I got my PPR, there was nota bene in bold stating that I should notify the Paris Visa Office (where my application was handled) immediately if there has been a change in my family status/composition (can't remember the exact wordings now). Thus, to answer your question, s/he should contact his/her VO before sending the passport and I believe s/he will be advised on how to proceed.

Thanks Santino1 and Alexandergreat, Dude just received ppr for himself and wife added after first ppr request in Dec. Visa office is now Dubai. First ppr visa office was Ottawa.

catchdwind4rmkd:
Hi,

I'd rather you ask your questions here unless they directly affect your privacy.

Most comments, posts and questions here are personal as well but others have benefited from the responses to those supposed personal questions. There have been many testimonies from people who haven't had any previous post on the thread but managed to get their visas by merely reading posts, comments and responses to questions asked by others.

Again, feel free to contact me directly only if it affects your privacy, else post your questions on the right thread, noting this thread is mainly for Life in Oz. The snag with asking questions in private is that you may receive wrong answers with no second or counter opinion from others which may have dire consequences.

The above post is from the Australia thread. I think it's an excellent suggestion that could be applied here too.

XX01:
My Family's Landing Experience

Congrats on safe landing. Wish you success in the land

Solomon27:
Can I get a straight flight from Nigeria to Canada, Quebec to be specific?

No direct flights from Nigeria.

XX01, Weliwelicome. The land shall be green in Jesus name

pauloverdi:
Good day folks. I can see the ministry has grown greatly while I've been away. God bless us all and prosper us in this new land we have decided to call our own.

Please I would like advice on the right steps to take in applying for a visa for my mother in law to come over. I specifically need to know if I should apply for the super visa or for a regular visitors visa I.e which is faster to process. She shouldn't b staying more than 6 months for this visit. Also need to know if she needs to have purchased a ticket before applying I.e as evidence that she will b returning back to naija. I just need someone who has done it before to guide me through abeg. You guys are the best source of relevant correct info since the invention of Google. Biko help a brother out. May God bless our hustle

TRV is probably an easier/faster option.
With Supervisa, your MIL will need to do medicals and you will also need to get medical insurance, which will cost you a few hundred dollars.

One advantage of the Supervisa over the TRV is that your MIL can stay for up to 2 years without having to renew her stay, unlike 6 months with the TRV. The Supervisa is typically valid for up to 10 years or until the passport expires; most Nigerian passports have a validity of 5 years...so the max validity of the Supervisa will be 5 years. With TRV, it is really up to the Visa Officer. She could be giver a 2 weeks Visa or a 2 years Visa....so you might end up renewing it a couple of times. However, one thing is for sure...as far as you/she meets the requirements and there is no misrepresentation, she will be issued the visa (TRV or Supervisa)

Welcome and good luck with your move.

Nothing against your approach because it is quite obvious that you prepared quite abit for your move. However, I will never advise anyone to sign a lease (I am assuming you signed a 1 year lease) on the first day of arrival. Give yourself a few days to familiarize yourself with the environment, different options/neighborhoods and landlords (yes, every landlord is different). Just a suggestion.

XX01:
My Family's Landing Experience

We flew Ethiopian Airlines much to my chagrin but the flight wasn't so bad. We spent over an hr trying to check in as we were well overweight. After dropping over 10kg, we finally boarded.

Flight wasn't too bad but the food was difficult to eat. My kids didn't even bother. They just drank plenty juice and watched movies. No bassinet, so I carried my baby in my arms. Met some PR people, one from Sudan another from Guinea. They explained the process to us and we exchanged numbers. Told us that we landed at the best time as the weather was very warm.

Finally landed. We made sure we were amongst the last. When we got to the line, they moved families with children forward. Met some other COPR people, 2 other Nigerians and some other countries. Found out we knew 1 of the families. One was going to Calgary whilst the other was Halifax. We were the only ones in Toronto.

Went to another place for the landing formalities. Took our documents and told us to wait. Once done, they explained how to renew our PR and what we needed. Since we had a permanent address, everything went smoothly. From there, went for SIN. Near there was where they were doing those CBA interviews we watch on TV. Then went to Customs. Those ones were not interested in too much talk. We didn't even know exactly how much we were declaring and they said it's fine. They will just put 10k each. Went for goods to follow and they gave me a form to go home and fill as the kids were becoming hyper.

Got someone to carry our plenty loads. Used the ATM there so that we don't change at airport rate. The guy took us to limo service. I kept saying there was some other service but my husband was already tired of the kids tantrums and booked 2 SUVs for $60 each that took us home. At home, met with the landlord, signed the lease and then went to a hotel. Next day, bought furniture, enrolled kids in school and then went home to set up the furniture. That was a serious task. Next day, went shopping and spent a good part of our POF. Leased a car for 3 weeks with the help of a friend and now looking to buy a car.

So far, it's been warm but now getting chilly. No matter how it goes, I know I didn't make a mistake leaving my cushy job for the unknown. I'm more than capable. Next is to register for those post settlement agencies Abi na mentoring schemes so that I can look for a job. Still looking for a daycare.

Nothing she can do other than spending $$ on a lawyer and hoping she does not lose her status. CIC does not joke with misrepresentation and ignorance is not an excuse. What I know for sure is that the "husband" will never be approved as a PR if she tried to sponsor him...that, you can take to any bank!

honeybeetom:
URGENT RESPONSE NEEDED!!!
My family friend, who is a widow with two children, she lost her husband 6 years ago, she remarried before landing in Canada (she went to registry just a week before she landed), but she didn't update her information online that she has remarried. So when she landed, they asked her if she remarried and she said yes and brought out the wedding certificate. They seized her documents from her and asked her to come back today..it was there they told her it was misrepresentation and why didn't she update her status, and so they asked her to go back to Nigeria or bring her lawyer by tommorrow...please what can she do?

Delta007:

TRV is probably an easier/faster option.
With Supervisa, your MIL will need to do medicals and you will also need to get medical insurance, which will cost you a few hundred dollars.

One advantage of the Supervisa over the TRV is that your MIL can stay for up to 2 years without having to renew her stay, unlike 6 months with the TRV. The Supervisa is typically valid for up to 10 years or until the passport expires; most Nigerian passports have a validity of 5 years...so the max validity of the Supervisa will be 5 years. With TRV, it is really up to the Visa Officer. She could be giver a 2 weeks Visa or a 2 years Visa....so you might end up renewing it a couple of times. However, one thing is for sure...as far as you/she meets the requirements and there is no misrepresentation, she will be issued the visa (TRV or Supervisa)

I need some clarifications. My mum was issued TRV for 1 yr 6 months cos her passport validity ends in that period. Does it mean that she would have to be coming back to Nigeria every 6 months to go back again?

The process is quite straightforward. Basically, you purchase health insurance (from 3rd party insurance companies) for the parent and include the evidence in the application.

For context, the SuperVisa was introduced to allow Parents spend time with their children/grandchildren for an extended time without continuing to renew a TRV or 6months stay. However, the govt needs some assurance that the health of these older folks are not at risk and they will not put undue burden on the health system, hence the need to transfer the risks to 3rd party health insurance companies.

I hope this helps.

pauloverdi:

Thanks for the detailed response. Shes qualified to apply for the super visa but the part about health insurance for the parent/grandparent coming to canada isn't too clear to me. Would like anyone who has gone down that part to help explain the process

Thanks guys.

@Delta007, I understand your views. I signed based on recommendation. It was my husband's friend that was exiting the lease and he told us it's a very good and central location which we've seen for ourselves. Good schools around and other conveniences. It's a 6 month lease but I will be okay to renew the lease at its expiration. My landlord drops and picks my kids from school since his kids attend same school. Just a few kinks which is to be expected.

Before signing, we also saw pictures of inside the house and used Google maps. Having an address before landing really helped us. And the price is very good. Just that we are more people in my family than my husband's friend. I'm ok with the decision. There are some of our friends that have done same. Because it's difficult to find a house with no employment history or credit score.

I'm writing all of these so that people who want to get a lease before hand can know what's up.

Saintp:


I need some clarifications. My mum was issued TRV for 1 yr 6 months cos her passport validity ends in that period. Does it mean that she would have to be coming back to Nigeria every 6 months to go back again?

Not necessarily. I am assuming it is a multiple entries visa for 1.5 years.

What it means is that she is eligible to enter Canada (once - single entry; multiple - multiple entries) over this time period (1.5 years). However, at the point of entry (airport), her stay for that particular entry will be validated. The max on a TRV is usually 6 months and more often than not, the border officer just stamps the passport. However, there are some times, the officer may choose to give a shorter time period and a visitor record. If for some reason you have to extend the stay, you have two options. One option is to apply (internally) for an extension; you have to meet the requirements for extension. The other option is to leave and come back (as you suggested).

Tojued:


How long did you stay in Australia and in what city? Care to share your story?

Not a lot to share... Australia has been good to me financially, but I am a married man living single and watching my daughter grow up over Skype. Not to mention bodi dey catch my Mrs, not to mention me. And the reunification process is taking too long. More importantly, though, the govt policies here seem to be turning their backs on legal immigrants, and the people in my experience have a way of seeing every black man as a refugee by default. Never mind that I wear my shirt and got to work everyday for one of the largest funds in the country. I have been following this thread and I see all the support systems the Canadian govt has in place to help serious, hardworking, qualified immigrants, and it is astounding. But since I got to Australia, I have had to do it all by myself. I haven't heard from the govt except when it was time to file my tax returns. I don't mind doing it all by myself, but if there is a place where someone wants to help me succeed, I see no reason not to take the chance. And then finally (and most importantly) Australia is not multicultural enough. There are very few nigerians and black people here, and many are from the refugee system. I do not want my daughter to grow up the only black kid in her class and come home one day asking me why her hair is not long. So I guess, in summary, I am leaving Australia because of my young family.

Talking about multicultural. My kids are the only black kids in their respective classes. In this area, I see more Chinese, Asian than Blacks. However, my kids love their school. It's way easier than Naija schools, plenty play and the kids are just too friendly. After only 2 days, I could see the difference. Their play is more gentle and they talk through their issues rather than fighting/yabbing themselves.

DaddyTheFather:


Not a lot to share... Australia has been good to me financially, but I am a married man living single and watching my daughter grow up over Skype. Not to mention bodi dey catch my Mrs, not to mention me. And the reunification process is taking too long. More importantly, though, the govt policies here seem to be turning their backs on legal immigrants, and the people in my experience have a way of seeing every black man as a refugee by default. Never mind that I wear my shirt and got to work everyday for one of the largest funds in the country. I have been following this thread and I see all the support systems the Canadian govt has in place to help serious, hardworking, qualified immigrants, and it is astounding. But since I got to Australia, I have had to do it all by myself. I haven't heard from the govt except when it was time to file my tax returns. I don't mind doing it all by myself, but if there is a place where someone wants to help me succeed, I see no reason not to take the chance. And then finally (and most importantly) Australia is not multicultural enough. There are very few nigerians and black people here, and many are from the refugee system. I do not want my daughter to grow up the only black kid in her class and come home one day asking me why her hair is not long. So I guess, in summary, I am leaving Australia because of my young family.

This is very interesting and your reasons are extremely cogent.

Thanks for sharing and all the best in your desires to relocate.

Drmedical:
From a friend ,please help her
Please has anyone here applied for PR for their spouse? A PR holder landed two months ago and received her card on Monday, she intends trying next week to Lagos for her wedding and returning back in one week immediately to start applying for her husband's PR through family sponsorship.

Guess what do you think?

She couldn't do it before she left and add him to her application due to several reasons, she has proof of the seven months relationship..call log, chat log, pictures etc.

Has anyone applied for such, the website says 12 months, do they stick to such.

Please generally going back about two months does it look suspicious? Girl wan marry nahhh.. she didn't want to do it before going and not telling them to aviod misrepresentation, also if she informed then before going,they would have withdrawn it and taken about three months to issue new ones to both of them and she had an interview to attend over there.

Please let me know your thoughts Please

Please your friend that wants to sponsor her husband needs first of all meet the requirements for a permanent resident,she landed no job yet,have not filed tax yet,not upto 6 months in the country and probably have not even gotten the required financial threshhold amount in her bank to start the process.People should read up this things on cic websites..its not hidden.

honeybeetom:
URGENT RESPONSE NEEDED!!!
My family friend, who is a widow with two children, she lost her husband 6 years ago, she remarried before landing in Canada (she went to registry just a week before she landed), but she didn't update her information online that she has remarried. So when she landed, they asked her if she remarried and she said yes and brought out the wedding certificate. They seized her documents from her and asked her to come back today..it was there they told her it was misrepresentation and why didn't she update her status, and so they asked her to go back to Nigeria or bring her lawyer by tommorrow...please what can she do?

This is a really tough case, and a good immigration lawyer is needed.
Also she should know that ignorance is no excuse, CIC loves cases like this.
All she needs to fight now, is misrepresentation, and that her PR status is not revoked.
If she scaled through, she would NOT be able to sponsor her husband FOREVER.
Also, hope she doesn't mention that the spouse has another wife, bigamy is an offence in Nigeria and Canada.

Euouae:
Culled from Quora
I am a new immigrant to Canada under express entry. Is it easy to find a job here, or will it take time?

Personal experience as well as the experience of my friends:

We paid a huge amount of money to be even able to come to Canda, we have Master`s degrees (officially acknowledged in Canada) but in order to get a job in our profession, we need to be a member of an association. But the association asks for more money and is not going to approve us sooner than in about a year. There are a hundred of other things that need to be paid, paid, paid to everyone and for everything if you want to start a new life. It`s been a couple of months and there has been only 1 interview that ended with “our workload is not as high to hire you, sorry”. The rest of them have succesfully ignored us. And we did everything other people have written here - we took many courses on how to write a great resume, cover letter (those were also proofread by a professional), we bought appropriate outfits, were friendly and postive, practiced job interviews, kept practicing english and so on and so on…

But nothing has moved during these couple of months. We are still right where we were. And it seems that Canada just needs us to pay, pay, pay, but is not willing to give us even a chance to start a life. Wherever you turn - you need to either pay a few hundred dollars for another application/accreditation/registration that you have probably already done and paid for a couple of times in other places, or you don`t have Canadian experience, or they are not hiring (even if you offer to volunteer for free, and yes - we have offered to volunteer for free).

We immigrated through a provincial nominee program because apparently “Saskatchewan lacks structural engineers”. And here I am - a professional structural engrineer with 10+ years of experience, a WES accredited Master`s degree, offering to volunteer for free for a couple of months, just so that they let me have that start and gain at least a little Canadian experience, but no one cares. Linkedin, Indeed, Monster and many other job sites are full of vacancies for “Structural engineers”,they ARE in demand and many of those positions stay open for a long time yet they are not considering immigrants nontheless they NEED to fill those positions.

All our friends warned us that Canadians don`t give a damn about you if you are an immigrant and it will be impossible to work in your professional field. I didn`t believe them. I thought they must just be lazy or not know how to prepare themselves and work hard for it. Now I see that they were right.
Unfortunately.

And it makes me very sad that there are so many people that do sincerely want to be a good new resident, have a job and be good at it, bringing some value to Canada and its inhabitants. There are professionals who are great at what they do, I consider myself to be great too, I`ve built amazing projects, starting from small family homes, ending with stadiums for tens of thousands of people and airports and other amazing projects, yet here I am in Canada, offering to assist a drafter for free (that`s basically the lowest possible position without any responsibility at all) and they don`t even look at me.
So - in your place I would expect the worst and be prepared for it. Have a great amount of savings for everything that you`ll need to pay for (and you`ll need to pay a lot), keep fighting and hoping, but it will be many months until you get at least a step further. So - just be ready for it.
All the best to you!

EDIT:

Thinking about this topic and reading other comments, I have come to the main question - why does Canada even have immigration programs to let people in the country if then it`s not even willing to let them start a life here?

A question to canadians - I understand that there are hundreds of thousands of immigrants/refugees who just come to Canada to suck out the social support while not moving a finger themselves, are not willing to integrate, not willing to learn the language and who disrespect the country and its people who have welcomed them. But if there is a person who comes to your office, a qualified, educated, well-presented person who is willing to pay the taxes and integrate and work and be useful to the society and make friends - why don`t you even give them a chance to work? Why are you so unwelcoming? Why is it so hard to be compassionate and understand that the majority of skilled workers who have come to Canada and are really willing to integrate, have left absolutely EVERYTHING that they have had in life in their home country and they are desperate to start a life from a scratch. And if you don`t give us a chance, our lives are ruined. And I`m talking about living, breathing human beings, why wouldn`t you at least give us a chance to start somewhere? We will try and do our best to learn the skills you need, practice your language, learn about your culture and way of living, integrate ourselves into your society, just give us a chance and see for yourselves!

When you have sold your house, sold your car, left your job, left your friends and relatives in your home country and have immigrated to Canada - you arrive with absolutely nothing. You don`t have anywhere to live, you don`t have an income source, you are basically risking to become homeless in a very short time if your savings are not enough to survive the months while you basically beg for a chance to even volunteer for free, yet no one is willing to reach out a hand and let us work.

Me and my friends - we’re all highly educated professionals from the best Universities of Europe, we speak fluent English, we respect Canada and its citizens, we are willing to integrate but from tens of sent job applications, only 1 replied and even that didn’t end with a job offer. It’s been two months of a constant struggle, and all our inquires are being somply ignored. The savings are starting to dry out and we are in panic. Yet no one gives a damn about us. We come humble to your country but it’s obviously not enough…

I just cannot understand… And it’s frustrating and very, very scary…

The problems with this post are, in my opinion:
1. His mindset.
2. He didn't set realistic expectations.
3. He wasn't well informed before leaving his home country.

I am yet to land, but I already have an idea of the challenges I may encounter, I already have the job outlook information regarding my profession and I know how hard it may come...

I feel the first priority of a freshly landed immigrant is to "protect the POF", that is if there is any sef, lol. Get any job you feel relatively comfy with and you can do, as long as it pays the bills. Once that is out of the way, and there is some level of income, you won't feel pressured and you will be able to make clear and good decisions abt your preferred profession... At this stage however, one needs to be careful not to get the " comfort zone syndrome "

debbiejosh:


LONG POST ALERT

I have successfully sponsored my spouse after landing as a PR, I landed in February, 2016, got married in January, 2017, and sponsored my husband in April 2017, and mine took ten months without hitches, people that applied since January 2017, are still waiting.

It's good that she wants to marry, but with spousal sponsorship, there's no rush, she would leave her spouse in Nigeria, and come back to Canada to apply.

I request that she takes a thorough look at the forms, and see all that is needed. Chats, call logs, and pictures ALONE does not define a genuine marriage, going by CIC spousal sponsorship standards.

Also, note that as a PR, She has to be in Canada all through the application, she can leave for a few weeks though.

Also, now that she has made it CIC's business, I hope she's not doing a small court Wedding ALONE, AVO knows the way Nigerian weddings are celebrated, and with someone with obvious red flags, they would be glad to slam her a procedural fairness letter. The form also has questions on formal, reception and traditional wedding, and you need to explain further, if you didn't have them. For the westerners, it's not a big deal, but for Indians and Africans, it is a big deal to them.
Also note that Wedding certificate and the proof she has doesn't prove that her marriage is genuine, there are a lot more documents to be sent.

I request that she goes to Canadavisa forum, she would understand better.

Yes,it takes twelve months, if not more, cos her case has a few red flags already, seven months of relationship, and within two months of landing, going to get married, gets married, and spends only one week in Nigeria, the next week, submits a spousal sponsorship application.

AVO does a great thorough job in spousal sponsorship, and she needs to prove beyond doubt that the marriage wasn't entered for immigration purposes.

Looking back, she should have returned the COPR, and visa, waited for three months, then go to Canada with her husband.

Now, she has to slug it out alone in Canada, sleepless nights praying, and monitoring her CIC account, keep proof of ongoing communication with her spouse, ensures the marriage doesn't break up(not everyone can faithfully handle a long distance relationship)and might even need to visit also.

I wish her all the best, and it is doable, but requires patience, God's favour, and common sense too.

Thanks for taking your time to reply, God bless you, please can you accept my request please