Terjim2:
Can anyone kindly assist me with ielts exams likely questions for preparation. Thank you

salford1:

Some people myself inclusive dislike trump but cant deny the fact that the man is creating jobs and lots of it in the US. I won't be shocked if he gets re-elected.

The Liberal are almost not existent in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Albertans can hardly wait to kick the Notley and the NDP out next May. Manitoba is Conservative too. With the addition of Ontario, that is four solid provinces in the pocket of the Conservatives. The Animosity grew with the Federal Liberal's handling of the refugee crisis, high taxes to fund social services, carbon tax etc. It also kind of smeared their reputation across provinces to an extent.

Even the millenials are turning away from the liberal party. Trudeur's fine boy charm no longer works like it used to. If the conservatives get into federal power, they would definitely reduce the number of all classes of immigrants, so anyone thinking of migrating should do so asap. The result from Ontario's election is highly embarrassing for the Liberal party. It was a tsunami.

shegzee43:
Hello friends,

I know I shouldn't be asking this question here but I uderstand thhere is no where else I would get first hand counsel.

I am hoping to get ITA soon and I intend to come over with my wife and kids, we have been married since over five years and blessed with children but the thorny sissue is that we only got married traditionally. We are considering going through the process of getting a marriage certificate from a Local Govt. registry but I am also feeling that might hinder our getting PR since the certificate will bear a recent date.

Note: My children have valid birth certificates and my wife's masters degree carries my name(Her new name).

Should we apply as common law partners or go ahead with registering our marriage legally?

Thanks

RahmaMohammed:


Hey, I got your email but I cant respond because I keep getting delivery error messages

blessings2017:


Ok bro. Send me a direct mail to my email address - culldiuke@yahoo.com .

I appreciate...

sleekchic:


This was quite scary to read, what impact do you think conservatives being in power will have on immigrants that are already there, pardon my naivity but they can't reverse their PR status can they? How about in job search and housing or benefits,do you think it could affect immigrants in any negative way? How were things for immigrants before the liberal party came into power?

sleekchic:


This was quite scary to read, what impact do you think conservatives being in power will have on immigrants that are already there, pardon my naivity but they can't reverse their PR status can they? How about in job search and housing or benefits,do you think it could affect immigrants in any negative way? How were things for immigrants before the liberal party came into power?

TheCongo2:


I believe this will help tremendously given that everything will be taken into consideration to prove a relationship, not just a marriage certificate.
But, I am letting the experts in the forum handle your question.
I am sure some people have been through this before.

Bawss1:


Hi*

Nah, I don't think there is any reason to be alarmed as a permanent resident. After all, it was under the past conservative government that programs like the Express Entry and the Post-Graduate Work Permit were either modified or extended to help immigrants settle into Canada.

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Beeea:


Please do not see the Conservatives as immigrant haters. They instead want people to migrate legally , work hard and keep more of their own money with minimal dependence on government and by extension the taxpayers.

sleekchic:


This was quite scary to read, what impact do you think conservatives being in power will have on immigrants that are already there, pardon my naivity but they can't reverse their PR status can they? How about in job search and housing or benefits,do you think it could affect immigrants in any negative way? How were things for immigrants before the liberal party came into power?

maternal:


Nothing will happen. Political parties talk nonsense just to get votes.[/i]

shegzee43:
Hello friends,

I know I shouldn't be asking this question here but I uderstand thhere is no where else I would get first hand counsel.

I am hoping to get ITA soon and I intend to come over with my wife and kids, we have been married since over five years and blessed with children but the thorny sissue is that we only got married traditionally. We are considering going through the process of getting a marriage certificate from a Local Govt. registry but I am also feeling that might hinder our getting PR since the certificate will bear a recent date.

Note: My children have valid birth certificates and my wife's masters degree carries my name(Her new name).

Should we apply as common law partners or go ahead with registering our marriage legally?

Thanks

salford1:

If you can, please get the certificate. Even If you don't use it for your PR application, it might come handy to easily access some services when you land in Canada. This common law partners might not be as easy as it looks.

sleekchic:


This was quite scary to read, what impact do you think conservatives being in power will have on immigrants that are already there, pardon my naivity but they can't reverse their PR status can they? How about in job search and housing or benefits,do you think it could affect immigrants in any negative way? How were things for immigrants before the liberal party came into power?

luffyhaki:


One and same person affidavit should help

shegzee43:
Hello friends,

I know I shouldn't be asking this question here but I uderstand thhere is no where else I would get first hand counsel.

I am hoping to get ITA soon and I intend to come over with my wife and kids, we have been married since over five years and blessed with children but the thorny sissue is that we only got married traditionally. We are considering going through the process of getting a marriage certificate from a Local Govt. registry but I am also feeling that might hinder our getting PR since the certificate will bear a recent date.

Note: My children have valid birth certificates and my wife's masters degree carries my name(Her new name).

Should we apply as common law partners or go ahead with registering our marriage legally?

Thanks

salford1:


Just 6 years ago, Immigration to Canada favoured older and more experienced workers, but it now favours younger migrants, higher education and strong language skills. Some friends that would have easily quailfied to migrate to Canada just 6 years ago can't even attain 400 points on the EE calculator, so if the current rule favours you, best to apply asap.

salford1:

Like most developed countries, immigration plans are made based on economy prosperity, party in power, infrastructure/social services on ground e.t.c.

Just 6 years ago, Immigration to Canada favoured older and more experienced workers, but it now favours younger migrants, higher education and strong language skills. Some friends that would have easily quailfied to migrate to Canada just 6 years ago can't even attain 400 points on the EE calculator, so if the current rule favours you, best to apply asap.

8alienhead:


Oga Salford1, i hail o, and other elders in the house; abeg i gather some questions com, please hep touch light...

i. In the case of POF, i intend using TBill that most certainly would not be liquidated into cash by the time of entry...now at POE, will i be demanded a raw cash, in bank/draft/card or will the TBill/Mutual Fund Certificate be acceptable... along with SOA and maybe 5-9k CAD in cash.

ii. I understand, [being an avid reader of this resourceful thread and fan of you oga Salford] that you're into I.T, abeg how readily can i get a job as TELECOM ENGINEER or maybe I.T Specialist, in say Alberta or Ottawa [researched these are top-notch places for I.T with balance in standard of living/opportunity] currently hold an active CCNA&MCP+M.Sc and work in a telecom coy with about 3 years+ experience.

iii. The dilemma now is that, i recently joined naija biggest telecom coy, with more than Half a mill naira monthly as take home after tax/pension/etc, that sounds crazy, but that's the truth...please candidly advice, as relatively as you can, from experience from both sides, what do you think i do...move on with my plans of migration for next year or stay put and probably give my kids the life i wanted instead i.e they stay oversea, while i stay put here.

And finally, abeg pardon my manners, hope you're good? and i am glad to say, i have always enjoyed your selfless services, vigor and those nicely taken pictures,,,sure, you're great at it....@Mr. Blackbuddy, i hail too, along with many others, this page wont allow me write all....just to say thanks and i look forward to receiving your honest responses.

Thank you.

salford1:

i. From CIC webpage: ''How much money you should bring?

The question would be best answered on the express entry thread.

ii. There is a mix up somewhere. Maybe you thought I was Fusion, theCongo, rainazoe or one of the other IT guys on here because I am definitely not into IT or Telecoms. I am in Electrical, T & D.

Blackbuddy:


The date of marriage on your marriage certificate has no bearing on your application, no negative effect in this your stated situation. Use your traditional marriage certificate to show when you first became a couple and your registry marriage certificate to show when you went to court. Even unmarried couples with children get granted PR, common law unions are equally recognised. Don't forget Canada recognises unmarried couples here as valid families. The province of Newfoundland just granted legal parents status to 3 people who have a child together in their polyamorous 'family' here. All the best with your application

8alienhead:


First off, i will like to thank you hugely for taking out time to respond, and also SWIFTLY, i appreciate...a lot.

However, my question 1. wasn't really asking "how much money you should bring?" rather it is viability of means of proof of the fund...i.e what means i need to show in order to be allowed entry in what form it is in...say it this way, with a scenario, i use TBill and statement of account for POF pre-ITA and during the PR process...however, at the PORT OF ENTRY, i am informed from the FSW thread, that one can encounter, some overzealous officer, who asked that they show minimum POF e.g they meet the required minimum $19,093 CAD equiv. of 5.4mill NGN [for family of 3] and so on.

so now the question for my situation is, at the Port of Entry, should by any means i meet such case, will my TBill certificate of about 30K+ CAD and other liquid cash of about 5-9K CAD cash in hand, be enough to show, or Do i wait until the TBill is liquidated into a cash/Dollar/dom account before landing? or even convert all the money into cash, declare and then suffer the hurdle of opening an account and depositing as early as in few hours or days of landing...asap, its dreadful even holding that amount around for even to the airport/out of naija self....haha nah naija we dey

Also, i didn't ask that from our sister thread, as i presume, it is more appropriate here rather there...as this question is more targetted to those who now have landed and living there, instead of relating to migration requirement, plans and prospect. abeg pardon my guileless!

ii.
oh, dear me....i messed this up, hahaha abeg pardon the mix up, abeg my Canny I.T guru, how market nah? make unah help me out...
Alberta, Ottawa what are my chances,,,,CCNA+MCP+MSc Info Tech,3yrs+ in Telecom, including 5yrs+ in I.T/Server Mgt, family of 3[i, wife+3yr kid].

ehe, i also heard, dem say dem say, for a regulated profession thingy, my NOC being 2147, i read&hope my assumption of I.T being regulated isn't mixed up? so does that mean i have to wait 1year of internship/pass the exams in order to begin working as a professional, even if by then, i already got my CCIE before landing?

abi them no dey recognize this Cisco/Microsoft certifications thingy or even the holy grail exam at all ni?

cc:
Fusion,
theCongo,
rainazoe

Once again, i like to say, a very big thank you and hope this meet you all well.

Thanks a lot

8alienhead:


First off, i will like to thank you hugely for taking out time to respond, and also SWIFTLY, i appreciate...a lot.

However, my question 1. wasn't really asking "how much money you should bring?" rather it is viability of means of proof of the fund...i.e what means i need to show in order to be allowed entry in what form it is in...say it this way, with a scenario, i use TBill and statement of account for POF pre-ITA and during the PR process...however, at the PORT OF ENTRY, i am informed from the FSW thread, that one can encounter, some overzealous officer, who asked that they show minimum POF e.g they meet the required minimum $19,093 CAD equiv. of 5.4mill NGN [for family of 3] and so on.

so now the question for my situation is, at the Port of Entry, should by any means i meet such case, will my TBill certificate of about 30K+ CAD and other liquid cash of about 5-9K CAD cash in hand, be enough to show, or Do i wait until the TBill is liquidated into a cash/Dollar/dom account before landing? or even convert all the money into cash, declare and then suffer the hurdle of opening an account and depositing as early as in few hours or days of landing...asap, its dreadful even holding that amount around for even to the airport/out of naija self....haha nah naija we dey

Also, i didn't ask that from our sister thread, as i presume, it is more appropriate here rather there...as this question is more targetted to those who now have landed and living there, instead of relating to migration requirement, plans and prospect. abeg pardon my guileless!

ii.
oh, dear me....i messed this up, hahaha abeg pardon the mix up, abeg my Canny I.T guru, how market nah? make unah help me out...
Alberta, Ottawa what are my chances,,,,CCNA+MCP+MSc Info Tech,3yrs+ in Telecom, including 5yrs+ in I.T/Server Mgt, family of 3[i, wife+3yr kid].

ehe, i also heard, dem say dem say, for a regulated profession thingy, my NOC being 2147, i read&hope my assumption of I.T being regulated isn't mixed up? so does that mean i have to wait 1year of internship/pass the exams in order to begin working as a professional, even if by then, i already got my CCIE before landing?

abi them no dey recognize this Cisco/Microsoft certifications thingy or even the holy grail exam at all ni?

cc:
Fusion,
theCongo,
rainazoe

Once again, i like to say, a very big thank you and hope this meet you all well.

Thanks a lot

A555:


I think most people will struggle to answer your question on what evidence to have on you as POF at the POE, because it is not actually common for the evidence to be requested, so most people will not be able to answer from experience. I agree it is not impossible for it to be requested, but most times the question asked is "how much cash do you have on you?" and what the entry officer is looking out for is to ensure you have declared funds on hand, if in excess of 10k CAD or its equivalent.

One other little comment, it will probably be easier to get funds in USD from anywhere else in world than CAD, so don't be under pressure to get CAD specifically. Just ensure you check the exchange rates so that you declare the funds if it's in excess of 10k CAD after conversion.

Fusion23:


Hello on the part ii

The only question is how far with your Personal Research....have you used LinkedIn and Monster ? Job is the most important thing in this post express entry and I was probaly even more anxious then. So 4 weeks before landing was just checking jobs wihout applying , just to see if I qualified. IT field is very wide. But am sure there should be something for you. prolly you work on your cv and get ready for interviews..with 5 years experience in IT you should be fine.

shegzee43:


Thanks bro. You don't get a certificate after traditional solemnization in Nigeria. I am therefore left with the option of attaching an LEO alongside my marriage certificate while filling my documents.

Thanks again bro

kissoflife:
How long does it take to get the PR card.

3 weeks ago, a little over a month of landing I was asked to send new passport photos which I did send and got to them 4 days after and til now no PR card, No update, nothing.

Is this normal?

Blackbuddy:


Hi, currently it takes just under 4 months to process, https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/pr-card/apply-renew-replace.html