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| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by GloShare(m): 12:33pm On Jun 01, 2019 |
otokx: Any idea of uniport has worked out their issues with ICES? |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Adabekee005: 1:32pm On Jun 01, 2019 |
Thanks for the response. Please how do I join the whatsapp group? Who do I contact to add me? fizzile: |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by GozyNA: 2:46pm On Jun 01, 2019 |
jhoci: Thank you! |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by hayor2014(m): 3:38pm On Jun 01, 2019 |
asla007: This decision should not be about where you know people, it's understanding the job profile of each province against your job type... If you are a person in petroleum industry then Alberta( Fort McMurray) should be your destination, if in financial services... Ontario has the highest chance followed by Quebec then Alberta (not like you won't get in others) and you don't compulsorily need to have someone....use Airbnb and rentfaster for accommodation... Ask Google any question that comes to your brain, do a loooot of research, Join WhatsApp groups from Naija.... Nigerians are sincerely warm to each other when they are not in Nigeria (just know how to decipher and filter good information).. You will be fine in my opinion.. 22 Likes 5 Shares |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Damysa(f): 4:15pm On Jun 01, 2019 |
Explain more please, what are they into. tadetobi: |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by raphrulz: 4:57pm On Jun 01, 2019 |
The steps I took to convert my ACCA to CPABC under the MRA with ACCA include the following ( you will also find it on their website): NB: This specifically applies to CPABC... other provinces may have their own process which differs from this. 1. I wrote to CPABC to declare my intentions to convert using the MRA with ACCA. 2. They replied with an application form which I completed immediately and scanned back to them. This is key because before u commence the process, they would want to assess if u qualify to commence it before giving u a go ahead. They don’t expect u to just start like that. 3. They then gave me a go ahead to commence the process with a mail stating all I should do and the documents to send to them. 4. So I sent a mail to ACCA to send my letter of good standing to CPABC which they did by courier for me free of charge. They also gave me an evidence of dispatch which I attached in a mail and sent to CPABC as an evidence of dispatch. 5. Now the next is ur transcript. CPABC allows u to either send ur university transcripts directly to them for assessment or to use ur Wes assessing body ( course by course assessment- which is different from the usual one we used for the immigration purpose). I went for the earlier because it was cheaper and my school is very responsive. So I processed the delivery of my transcript by my university to CPABC, which they sent and gave me an evidence of delivery. I forwarded the evidence of delivery to CPABC. 6. The next requirement was to do a refresher course from CPA: introduction to canadian tax and law. This one posed the biggest challenge because they wouldn’t allow us pay with our naira cards from naija. Infact on their website they requested for at least an international bank draft. Although I know someone that changed his vpn to another country thus making his naira card acceptable.... I actually took advantage of the fact that I had a friend in Canada. I paid the naira equivalent to his account while he paid he canadian equivalent to CPA. They been granted me access to the module on CPA. I finished it in barely 2 days of a weekend and attached he certificate of completion to the mail which i sent to CPABC. This cost me about 590 CAD 7. Pls bear in mind that the evidences of delivery and completion of the refresher course were all attached in the same mail which I sent after I had completed all the activities from point 4 -6 above. So I awaited their response. 8 They then responded after a few weeks asking me to send them 2 means of Identification out of a list of 3 ( with at least one having my picture showing clearly on it) notarized by a lawyer, etc. This posed another slight challenge to me because all my national means of ID did not have clear pictures. Well I still sent through courier my notarized drivers license and international passport. This cost me about 20+k for courier. 9. When it got to them, they were not convinced because of the unclear picture... so they replied and asked me to send another means of ID and attach a passport picture. This time around not via courier but through mail. I then sent them my Lagos state registration, National ID slip(which is still in paper form), tax clearance card etc because they all had my pictures. And attached a scanned copy of my passport photograph to them. 10. Then they responded and informed me that I would hear from them in May 1 as that was their induction date. I got a mail on may1 that I had been conditionally inducted and I would need to pay my one time induction fee + subscription fee which summed up about 1,200+ cad before I would be deemed a full member. A deadline was given to me to pay within otherwise the conditional membership would be revoked. 11. I paid the same week and in no time started getting mails from CPABC. I also went to their website to check the list of members and saw my name there. So that settled the process and I included it in my resume. 12. Some weeks after, then sent me a mail via courier confirming my admission into membership with a CPA lapel in the envelope. 13. I intend to transfer my file from CPA BC to CPA Ontario when I land. Ps: From point 1 - 6.... the average response time was about 3 to 4 weeks average. And point 7 upwards was in days. I guess from point 7 they had now deemed me serious about the process. Good luck. If u require further clarification, u can reach out to me. Thanks 61 Likes 30 Shares |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by overcomer296: 5:44pm On Jun 01, 2019 |
Hello all, Please this is for residents of London, Ontario. I will be landing there early August. I would love to rent a place before landing. Please what are the recommended safe neighborhoods or areas? Also any realtor recommended will be appreciated |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Obi1conte: 5:55pm On Jun 01, 2019 |
Hello landed seniors Pls is it possible to obtain SIN at a port of entry if one lands on a sunday and are kids expected to obtain SIN too? Thanks |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ladymarshall: 6:04pm On Jun 01, 2019 |
Yaaay! Congrats. Funny as usual. So happy for you. Chill o and enjoy your first days in Canny. Thanks for sharing. If I decide Calgary, I will write you. You score...  sorry I forgot myself. Wrong thread All the very best in your job search and full settlement. Visit us regularly in the other thread when you can. GozyNA: 8 Likes |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by dasizzling: 7:25pm On Jun 01, 2019 |
Hi Prof, thanks for this detailed explanation, it came in handy as i am about to start mine also. I want to confirm, it seems British columbia is the only province that allows conversion from outside Canada right? raphrulz: |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by fizzile(m): 8:24pm On Jun 01, 2019 |
Adabekee005:Send a pm to me |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Adabekee005: 9:05pm On Jun 01, 2019 |
Please I'll really appreciate a response on this. My friend's whatsapp group is full or I would have joined that one. She said she gets loads of very vital information from the group and I'll really love to join one too. Please help!!! Adabekee005: |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by 19CannyMum: 9:27pm On Jun 01, 2019 |
otokx: Can't describe but it was horrible. |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by 19CannyMum: 9:30pm On Jun 01, 2019 |
1. No 2. Yes Obi1conte: 3 Likes |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by docsaj: 9:37pm On Jun 01, 2019 |
Hello house, folks in Winnipeg, i could use words of advise o. Hoping to arrive this fall and could sure use a friendly face or two  Pls reach out..3 Likes |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Debsify: 9:39pm On Jun 01, 2019 |
19CannyMum:can it be as horrible as the air pollution in Port Harcourt and Lagos? |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by GozyNA: 9:56pm On Jun 01, 2019 |
ladymarshall: Thank you and amen! At the bolded, please come o. The more, the merrier. 2 Likes |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Influential101: 10:03pm On Jun 01, 2019 |
dasizzling:If this is right... so one will be paying ACCA, CPABC and CPA Ontario subscription fees?? I will wait till I enter Canada to convert (if need be) to avoid unnecessary subscription fees. 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by snowlordng(m): 10:41pm On Jun 01, 2019 |
amdman:can you throw more light |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by jelmusboy(m): 12:57am On Jun 02, 2019 |
Long time, how una dey? 5 Likes |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Gec8: 1:46am On Jun 02, 2019 |
hayor2014: Thanks for this information. I have oil and gas experience and from questions I’ve asked, I understand Calgary is the place. Please what makes Fort McMurrau different, or why do you suggest there? |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by salford1: 3:47am On Jun 02, 2019 |
otokx:Usually smells like burning wood. 3 Likes |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Samuelpluto: 11:26am On Jun 02, 2019 |
DCanadian: you can start by telling us more about life in british columbia from personal experience!!! 10 Likes |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Obi1conte: 12:35pm On Jun 02, 2019 |
19CannyMum:Thank you. |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by raphrulz: 4:11pm On Jun 02, 2019 |
CPA Ontario also allows it from outside CA. However, there is a requirement to get 2 CPA referees i think. dasizzling: 1 Like |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by gogedda: 4:34pm On Jun 02, 2019 |
Finally landed 2 weeks ago as a single man. Passed through Immigration and customs without no problem in MMIA. Both Luggage were over 23 kg while carry on was over 7 kg. The guys at Ethiopian airline stand allowed me to add more weight to the carry on to make it 12kg while the luggages were left at 25kg each. Trip to Adisabba was long, and then Dublin and then Toronto. Couldn't eat the food served in the plane, only ate the bread and Red wine. Landed on Saturday, went through immigration and customs in Toronto without any problem and then the final leg of the journey to Calgary. I am currently staying with a friend who is married. I have done my SIN, Health Card, bought a sim, visited 2 immigration services (CCIS and Mustard seed ministry) in downtown. I was able to get a reduced bus pass for the month of June and paid $37.5 instead of $104 or so. If you are less than 30yrs, You can visit CCIS, they have a 2 weeks employment training. I met a Nigerian there and he told me about the training and also showed me his check . If you attend it without missing a class , they will pay you $900. I couldn't do it cos I am over that age. I have also learnt the bus and train route system after downloading the Calgary transit app. I am also currently studying for the Alberta driver's license exam. Both fields that I have experience in (Geoscience & Real estate )are licensed here, so I am currently looking for a job while I prepare to do a 2 yrs course in SAIT. Please kindly link me up if you have any. Thanks 105 Likes 27 Shares |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by doppler06: 7:10pm On Jun 02, 2019 |
gogedda:Hi. Please I sent you a message. |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by doppler06: 7:17pm On Jun 02, 2019 |
Influential101:Not necessarily. When you transfer your membership, what you do with the previous province’s membership is up to you. If you want to maintain both, you choose the province where you’ll pay membership fees and then for the other province, you get to pay a minimal amount to keep being a member.... can’t remember the name they call it. But you won’t pay 2 membership fees. For Alberta it’s about 230$. If you don’t want to maintain both, you’ll pay to one and tell the other to remove you from their membership (you’ll have to return everything the old province sent to you) 2 Likes |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by MightyFortress: 7:18pm On Jun 02, 2019 |
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