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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by kachikapor(m): 9:42pm On Apr 29, 2018 |
vascey: Thanks for your response. I have reached out to WES, and it will only cost CAD100 to request for a course-by-course evaluation from them. That for me is way better than going back to my school. Firstly, I have landed already. Secondly, it took me about 3 months to get the first transcript sent to WES for Express Entry. I no get that kind patience again. I will just go ahead and contact ACCA for the letter of good standing and WES for the Course-by-course evaluation sent directly to CPA. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vascey(m): 10:50pm On Apr 29, 2018 |
kachikapor:Great. 100 cad is not that bad. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Eichie123(m): 4:09am On Apr 30, 2018 |
Hello friends how are you all doing and how is canada today hope you all are doing great, i just want to ask a question pls can some one use his TRV to get a job in canada if not how can someone with the visa go about in canada to get a job |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by cuteguy201: 6:21am On Apr 30, 2018 |
Yaay! wengerly: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Randomsue: 8:26am On Apr 30, 2018 |
salford1: Thank you @Salford1 for injecting much needed life into the thread with your pics. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nozzle(m): 8:50am On Apr 30, 2018 |
wengerly:God bless you my brother |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by geebaby10: 10:08am On Apr 30, 2018 |
adewa1980: But I have "heard" that in Ontario they break the 3 months rule for exceptions and serious cases and pregnancy counts. I used quotation marks because I haven't experienced it personally. I only recently spoke to someone that claims that hers was expedited. She landed there (Ontario) last year pregnant, applied for OHIP and only had to wait the seven days for the card to be delivered. It may be good for you to verify this information and then if its true, just hold the money as a back up. 8 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by anaxagoras: 10:19am On Apr 30, 2018 |
Hello e-fam, i am at IP1 and i am trying to research on the Cities close to Toronto where i can live as i have heard that living in Toronto cost a lot. Any suggestions will be highly appreciated. I am considering this because i am an IT professional and i know that there are quite a number of IT jobs in Toronto. Thank you. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by geebaby10: 10:42am On Apr 30, 2018 |
geebaby10: Hello All. I was the one with the post a few weeks ago. Again thank you all for the many responses that we got. We have decided to have the baby in Canada. Specifically in Edmonton, Alberta because in Alberta thats where we know a family. Our friends there have even been kind enough to offer us free accommodation for the duration and we didn't even ask. Talk about lines falling in pleasant places. We have spoken to a family that landed there pregnant last year and they have helped with info on how to get the health card immediately. But I would like to get some information about getting a doctor on time. It's only about 6 weeks plus from my arrival to due date and I've heard that getting a gynae can takes MONTHS. Please for anyone that lives in Edmonton how can we get a doctor or even a mid-wife that can arrange a hospital birth on time? Also, please can anybody refer us to a doctor or mid-wife in Edmonton? Lastly please anyone in the Edmonton area I don't mind making new friends. I can send my Whatsapp number. 20 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 12:19pm On Apr 30, 2018 |
geebaby10: As far as I know, a new landed immigrant in Ontario would receive his OHIP card soon as he applies for one. But this card (coverage)will go into effect only after 90 days of the new immigrant's presence in Canada . So if that person you spoke to did receive her OHIP card after 7 days of her presence in Canada, this may not mean her OHIP account was activated. Nevertheless, as you suggested this information need to be verified |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by geebaby10: 12:36pm On Apr 30, 2018 |
TheCongo2: Well I'm not sure if everybody receives the card in 7 days. But according to her, she had her baby using her OHIP coverage and she had not stayed up to three months. This was in London, Ontario. Nobody else knows anyone that has enjoyed this exception? For me, it makes sense that exceptions are given. Proof of funds for a family of two is CAD16,000. Asking that family to pay about half of that to birth a baby when they're trying to settle in as residents is almost cruel because it is not birth tourism. They plan to stay and contribute to the economy. Well like I said it's worth verifying. Maybe someone in Ontario can help call or stop by the registration point to confirm. 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Beeea: 2:36pm On Apr 30, 2018 |
geebaby10: Hello, I sent you a PM. Please respond |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by A555: 2:59pm On Apr 30, 2018 |
geebaby10: Our experience for Calgary was quite straightforward. Arrived in Calgary 6 weeks before the baby was due. Went to registry to sign up for health care and asked for the Alberta healthcare number immediately, so we had it written down while waiting for the card to arrive in the post within a week (I think it was actually just a couple of days later). Went straight to sign up with a regular family doctor (walk-in) who immediately made the referral. Scans and tests were requested because the medical report from Nigeria was insufficient. The family doctor did a lot of the initial work. Called various hospitals & maternity clinics till he found one to take us straightaway. In fact, he referred us to the maternity clinic for the same day, and then called us in the evening to confirm we had seen the doctor. At the maternity clinic, they simply booked us in to see a doctor the following week. Due to the proximity to the due date, at the maternity clinic, doctor asked that we schedule weekly visits. So after every appointment, we scheduled a follow up for the following week. Everything went smoothly, and honestly it was the best experience ever. If you're coming into Alberta, I doubt you will have much to worry about. 21 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Blackbuddy: 3:43pm On Apr 30, 2018 |
Eichie123: Sorry but you cant work in Canada with a Temporary Resident Visa, it's a visit/tourist visa and no employer will give you a job since you don't have a Social Insurance Number. Unless you want to do undocumented, under-the-table, factory/farm work runs and if caught, it's deportation and ban on future visa applications. You can follow the Nairaland thread on Express Entry for Skilled workers for guidance on how to get a PR visa with which you can work and live in Canada legally, https://www.nairaland.com/4472519/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by geebaby10: 3:44pm On Apr 30, 2018 |
Beeea: Thank you for the message. I have responded. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by geebaby10: 3:48pm On Apr 30, 2018 |
A555: Thanks for this. The doctor at the walk-in family clinic was really helpful. Are there any walk-in maternity clinics in Alberta? OR you have to be referred to one by a family clinic? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Canadianfly: 4:54pm On Apr 30, 2018 |
geebaby10: I think that's how it usually works in most cities. At least I can speak for Winnipeg. I saw my family doctor at a walk in clinic during my time there until I left for the U.S to have the baby. Anyway I remember him telling me I see a family doctor until I'm 28 weeks and he would have to refer me to an OBgyn. My understanding is to get an Obgyn, you have to be referred by a family doctor and you can do that by going to a walk in clinic when you land. It's pretty straightforward after that. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 5:44pm On Apr 30, 2018 |
TheCongo2: Not sure about this as Health cards just arrived for us today, exactly 3 months after we landed. We landed on 29th January and applied two days later. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by wengerly(m): 6:07pm On Apr 30, 2018 |
Nozzle: you can reach me on alagbaj@yahoo.com, I can't seem to open my NL DM. Thanks |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Canadianfly: 6:27pm On Apr 30, 2018 |
Bsbabe: Landing story we never see oh. Make una continue. During the pre PPR stage, una go dey disturb everyday. After una land, we no go hear any story from una again. ![]() 7 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 6:28pm On Apr 30, 2018 |
Bsbabe: I just call Service Ontario at 1-800-268-1154 and spoke to Rihanna. She says that a new immigrant can received the Health card before the 90 days mark but they can't use it until they have been in Ontario for 90 days. And there is no exception to the rule. However, if someone comes to Canada as a refugee, he will qualify for Heath care from the day he arrives in Canada under the government program. Nevertheless, I am still interested in the case outlined by geebaby10. From experience, I know that phone representatives who work for the government may not be as savvy. They may tell you one thing while the reality on ground spells something different. Some phone representatives may not be familiar with exceptional circumstances. Therefore, I may need to make more calls to Service Ontario and speak to different representatives before coming up with a conclusion of whether or not a person can qualify for OHIP before the 90 days mark. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by vascey(m): 6:33pm On Apr 30, 2018 |
TheCongo2: Thank you TheCongo2. This will help a lot of people. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by mamacajah: 6:52pm On Apr 30, 2018 |
geebaby10: Praise the Lord, he always works things out for us. Good to hear this update.. I have tagged someone here who I am sure would love to keep you company... @mummyjaygirls..someone needs your help here 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 7:51pm On Apr 30, 2018 |
Canadianfly: You sef know say I no dey in the disturb category fro pre-PPR and all my posts were to help provide answers to others’ questions as much as I could. You dey find landing story? Landed at Toronto Pearson on a Monday morning 3 months ago. From there home to London Ontario. Dropped suitcases at home, stayed in hotel for a week while we were setting up the house, spent the week doing registrations and children started school following Monday. Hubby spends 3weeks and jets back to Lagos while Mummy stays on as homemaker. Tori don finish. Anything else? 8 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 7:54pm On Apr 30, 2018 |
TheCongo2: I had cause to attend a clinic during the 3 months and I had to pay. They also took a photocopy of the healthcare registration document given by Service Ontario and they clarified that the 90 days had to be complete before you can have access to OHIP. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by gretop(m): 11:57pm On Apr 30, 2018 |
200 pages down, 79 to go!!! A painful process but worth the effort. I already took lots of screenshots for future reference when the time comes. Thanks to everyone contributing. See you guys at the latest page. ![]() 10 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 12:57am On May 01, 2018 |
Majority of illegal migrants to Canada in 2018 are Nigerians with U.S. travel visas OTTAWA – Canadian officials in Nigeria are working with the U.S. on developing tools to flag Nigerians applying for U.S. visas who may be at “high risk” of crossing illegally into Canada across the U.S. border. So far this year, the majority of illegal migrants arriving in Canada are Nigerians who have recently been issued U.S. travel visas. “It is apparent that they obtained those visas with the express intent to actually go to Canada,” said Hursh Jaswal, communications director for Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen. “They land in the United States, where they stay for a very short period of time, and then make their way to Canada.” That’s why Canada is now working with its American counterparts to try to stop Nigerian travellers to the United States from using their U.S. visas as a ticket to Canada – a practice Jaswal calls an “abuse of U.S. visas for the purpose of asylum.” https://globalnews.ca/news/4177786/migrants-nigeria-us-travel-visas/ 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by ayaade1: 7:28am On May 01, 2018 |
This is heart breaking. Its going to be difficult for genuine travellers to get US visa. TheCongo2: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by daamazing(m): 8:05am On May 01, 2018 |
gretop:Why the screenshots? will the thread get deleted? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by anaxagoras: 10:26am On May 01, 2018 |
daamazing: for easy reference 6 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by daamazing(m): 10:39am On May 01, 2018 |
anaxagoras:Oh, nice. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by KW01: 11:26am On May 01, 2018 |
daamazing: I did that too in my pre ppr phase. Landed seniors, please I need your advice, I am arriving in Calgary next month and I am sending some of my stuff through cargo. Can my load arrive in Calgary before me or do I have to land first before my things arrive? I know that we can bring in stuff duty free for one year, what am asking is whether I can send the things ahead of me before I land? It is more convenient for me that way but I don’t want to run foul of any laws. Please help, thank you all..... 4 Likes |
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