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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by princesschuks: 10:05pm On Jan 03, 2019 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by SixSigma1(m): 10:14pm On Jan 03, 2019 |
francoteeboy2626: @francoteeboy2626 As a Nigerian living in Nigeria you sure can get a temporary work permit to Canada from Nigeria if you get hired for a job that the employer can prove that the job is legitimately required and no Canadian or person with permanent resident can do the job or wants to do the job. So, getting hired to play talking drum would qualify if that job could be proven to be legitimately required by the employer and no Canadian or person with permanent resident status can do the job or wants to do the job. Many Nigerians known to me are legitimately in Canada today through Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) for jobs like live-in caregiver/nanny for a Nigerian family, Nigerian local language teachers (Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa.....), playing local drums (full time) like @francoteeboy2626 wants to do etc. So, read the links in @joo2018 post that I have quoted for the legitimate way to approach this. As a final note, please do not use any agent. They can not help you in anyway. joo2018: @joo2018: You have said it all. The part in bold above about raising a LMIA and availability/willingness of Citizen or PR to do the job is the key for Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). czaratwork: @czaratwork: I believe @joo2018 post and my comments above clarify your comment. The jobs Nigerians get work permit for are typically culturally inclined where it is easy to prove that no citizen or PR is available or willing to do the job. For these type of jobs, there is no reason to use an agent to get work permit through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). For this reason, they are told they are about to be defrauded if they are using agents and this is true. rainazoe: @rainazoe: No, you do not have to be in Canada already before you can be sponsored as a Nigerian through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). 24 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Obtay: 11:18pm On Jan 03, 2019 |
Please i will really appreciate any help with this request. Plan to hopefully land in calgary by mid year(family of 4)but still have a lot of grey areas.. .. Please help. . stiquote author=Obtay post=74425877]Hello to all,glad to be part of this thread now. .weldone to all . kindly Avail me a link to join calgary whatsapp group. . Thank you so.much[/quote] |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by jelmusboy(m): 3:32am On Jan 04, 2019 |
How can I book train to Montreal from Edmonton? 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by jelmusboy(m): 3:45am On Jan 04, 2019 |
Two year old boy in Nunavut 30 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by vcole: 4:36am On Jan 04, 2019 |
Zeiya:I think it boils down to how much you are willing to spend and how long you think it would take to get a place of your own. You may want to start out with 1 week and see how it goes. 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by sistaj: 4:41am On Jan 04, 2019 |
Signed a lease yesterdayyy.Had a couple of showings scheduled for 2nd Jan. Went for the first one in the morning and it was OK and the application process was not cumbersome.Last month's rent was not needed on application but after application is approved and one is set to move in and is to be paid together with the first month's rent. We indicated interest and the form was sent to us.The next appointment was for later in the day and we decided to visit a family known to my hubby who accepted to become a guarantor and fill out the application from there while we wait for the next showing.Application was sent and hubby went to cash the money order we used in applying for the rejected application with his friend/naija brother. The people at the Canada post they visited had no clue on how to cash it and gave him contact centre no. to call and sort it out. The people on that end asked plenty questions and passed the phone from one person to another and yet money wasn't cashed.it was almost time for the next showing and I had to order an uber and just then, they arrived. We had to cancel the uber. On a whim, I suggested we all go together to the next showing. I was enjoying the company of the family and wanted to spend more time with them and off we all went with even the little kids which delayed us further cos the kids had to be dressed and all. We called the rental company telling them we will be late. On getting there,I had to go see the apartment alone cos our friends were yet to arrive and hubby had to wait for them. The apartment was OK and I asked the application process and turnaround time.I was told decision is usually within 24 hours if every document is ready.The application process required the usual proof of employment etc. I told the lady we had a guarantor who was here with me and asked if we could apply immediately. It still required an application in our guarantor's name as well as my hubby's but because she was there with us seeing everything unfold, she readily filled out an application. We already had guarantor's payslips and ID hence nothing was outstanding and the lady started working on the application. The leasing agent was no procrastinator and she did a swell job of running around and getting things done even though she might be in her 60s and kept apologising for keeping us and in my mind I was like see this woman o.She no undertand as e be me.I dey ready to sleep here sef as long na my application she dey work on.Last month's rent was by credit card which saved the hassle of going to purchase money orders.At the end of the day, we signed the lease and every every. She said she was going to pass the application up the ladder and get final approval but I wasn't fazed knowing say we don sign be say we don sign. We are only to show proof of tenant insurance before we collect the keys on move in date. I had to text the managers of the other apartment I also applied for, telling them a story, apologising and asking that they cancel the application before they go vex and say new applicants must bring deposit while applying. A special thank you to everyone that reached out. God bless you all. 80 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Zeiya(f): 6:48am On Jan 04, 2019 |
vcole: @vcole thanks. I want to conserve our POF as much as possible, hence my question. Is it possible to get an apartment under one or two weeks in calgary? If I book one week, and didn't get accommodation within that period, can I still get another airbnb at a good rate? ( as the place we will be staying might have been booked by another person) Thank you. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Zeiya(f): 6:50am On Jan 04, 2019 |
@sister congrats oh!!!!!. You will soon settle down completely. 5 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by youseuph(m): 7:42am On Jan 04, 2019 |
Any pharmacist in the house please? I intend landing in Winnipeg in April and I plan to write the PEBC EE in May. I need materials as well as information about pharmacy practice in Winnipeg. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Ifeoma77(f): 10:45am On Jan 04, 2019 |
Congratulations @sistaj Whew! Victory at last ![]() 5 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by hayor2014(m): 11:01am On Jan 04, 2019 |
MissEmmy:320k Is a really good rate, I tried same for March dates, was giving me above 400k....I av booked and paid for my one way jeje.....by Early march, Calgary go collect new PR and him family ![]() 11 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Threemg: 11:27am On Jan 04, 2019 |
Good midnight this morning from Nigeria, Madam @vcole, can I send you a PM? It's a family/private something. Thanks and enjoy your dream 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Zeiya(f): 11:32am On Jan 04, 2019 |
hayor2014: I am Landing in April, but yet to book my flight. Heading to Calgary too. Please which airline and how much did u book and how much ? 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by hayor2014(m): 11:37am On Jan 04, 2019 |
Zeiya: I paid 585k (rounded up) for family of 3,I have a one year old baby though, her rate is less than 20k, around 286k each for the adults 5 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by hayor2014(m): 11:42am On Jan 04, 2019 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Newbeecey: 12:57pm On Jan 04, 2019 |
Thank you very much for taking the time to do this. I wish you more grace and favour from here onwards aworldcitizen: 8 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by kemkem30(f): 5:27pm On Jan 04, 2019 |
youseuph: I can help with the materials part of your question. 4 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by youseuph(m): 5:52pm On Jan 04, 2019 |
kemkem30: Thank you. I appreciate. I just mailed you. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by dubaiboy1: 6:45pm On Jan 04, 2019 |
Anyone in Truro, Nova Scotia? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ayson(m): 6:58pm On Jan 04, 2019 |
justwise : Please I got B2 from the aggregate of 5.5 from the result of IELTS, I would like to know if it advisable for one to continue using it to process Canadia work permit immigration VISA |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by slimlanre: 9:22pm On Jan 04, 2019 |
Zeiya: Hi Zeiya, There are so many factors that could come into play when it comes to getting an apartment. Your budget, meeting a level headed agent or landlord willing to lease to a newly landed immigrant, what date of the month you land (as most apartment lease start from the beginning of the month). Of course, i have seen people get their apartment anywhere between a week and a month (thankfully Calgary isn't as bad as the likes of Toronto when it comes to getting a place). It is best you give yourself enough time to search so you don't have to make hasty decisions that might impact the POF you are trying to conserve. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by fatiah(f): 10:01pm On Jan 04, 2019 |
jelmusboy:Hehehe! Already imagining my baby in this padded outfit ![]() ![]() 9 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by slimlanre: 10:10pm On Jan 04, 2019 |
fatiah: Izz like you are planning on landing in Nunavut! lol 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Zeiya(f): 10:29pm On Jan 04, 2019 |
Thanks @Slimlanre |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by psalmy007(m): 10:40pm On Jan 04, 2019 |
Good evening house Please I need your help to clerify something Please I did biometrics since 24 Sep. 2018 at Canada embassy I tried to track it it shows me No record found till now. Please anyone with experience should please shed more light about it to me. Thank Samuel |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Bimz89: 3:39am On Jan 05, 2019 |
Hi everyone.. there is a 1 bedroom basement apartment available for rent in Brampton....new house, all bills inclusive for 1300 per month...pls let me know if you are interested 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Engr2000: 9:01am On Jan 05, 2019 |
Hi Guys, COPR Landed yesterday, now an official member of this thread... Anyone have use EgyptAir recently, I am seeing a good deal of N608,990.00 (Lagos _ Toronto) for a family of 4? 17 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by youseuph(m): 10:27am On Jan 05, 2019 |
Engr2000: Congrats. When did you submit your passport please? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Engr2000: 10:57am On Jan 05, 2019 |
youseuph: I submitted Dec 7, same day I receive PPR. I receive SMS from VFS Jan 3rd that the Passport is ready for collection. 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by joo2018: 12:05pm On Jan 05, 2019 |
Guys, I was browsing on size of apartment vis-a-vis rental costs and size of family in Canada as per of preparations. Questions of whether one should first manage with 1-room or 2-rooms apartemnt or deplete one's POF on a 3-room. I came across these links on housing standards: https://meteor.aihw.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/386254 http://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p3Var.pl?Function=DEC&Id=100731 https://info.prepareforcanada.com/blog/how-many-rooms-do-i-need-for-a-large-family-in-canada The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) National Occupancy Standard basically has rules for how many people can be in a house: * no more than two people shall share a bedroom * parents or couples may share a bedroom * children under 5 years, either of the same gender or opposite gender may share a bedroom * children under 18 years of the same gender may share a bedroom * a child aged 5 to 17 years should not share a bedroom with a child under 5 of the opposite gender * single adults 18 years and over and any unpaired children require a separate bedroom I'm in interested in knowing how the rules are enforced, basically the reality on ground. 27 Likes 10 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Theokleia: 1:53pm On Jan 05, 2019 |
Engr2000: I tap into this! 2 Likes 2 Shares |
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