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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Riversides2003(m): 1:50am On Jun 14, 2019 |
jhoci: How do I join the Edmonton Telegram group though am in Fort McMurray? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Riversides2003(m): 2:12am On Jun 14, 2019 |
Obi1conte: You can obtain your SIN at the port of entry but note it might take some time and depending if you have a connecting flight, you may miss your flight. You can get your SIN anywhere and all kids irrespective of their age must have a SIN . |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Riversides2003(m): 2:16am On Jun 14, 2019 |
Dame91: As long as you are a landed immigrant getting a doctor is not a problem at all but the only thing is that they would prefer having you around for a while so they can have proper monitoring of your progression. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 2:56am On Jun 14, 2019 |
My naija DL is being renewed. Can I still take d knowledge test without having to show my drivers licence blessingoba24: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by mbhs139(m): 4:15am On Jun 14, 2019 |
Riversides2003: You didn't mention the three months wait for health card. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by mbhs139(m): 4:17am On Jun 14, 2019 |
Riversides2003: You didn't address the issue of if she can get it on a Sunday |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Tmol: 4:50am On Jun 14, 2019 |
Hakyntommy: @newmum0615 I need urgent help with NOC please I am terribly sorry to bother you this way. Regards |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Godisincontrol: 4:51am On Jun 14, 2019 |
We the North. Congrats to Us 18 Likes
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Godisincontrol: 4:55am On Jun 14, 2019 |
mbhs139: There's no wait period in Alberta as far as I know 6 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Godisincontrol: 4:55am On Jun 14, 2019 |
emeify: Yes you can. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Jgiga: 5:07am On Jun 14, 2019 |
We the North! 100 gbosa for the Raptors. Congratulations to every Nigerian-Canadian in the house. Godisincontrol: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by salford1: 5:08am On Jun 14, 2019 |
mbhs139:Landing in some provinces do not require the 3months wait. The lady is landing in Calgary, Alberta. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Riversides2003(m): 6:34am On Jun 14, 2019 |
mbhs139: Yes she can get it on Sunday, they work 24 hours monday to Sunday. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Riversides2003(m): 6:40am On Jun 14, 2019 |
mbhs139: As a pregnant lady as long as they can verify you a landed immigrant, they wouldn’t deny you health care because you do not have you health card available. My dear Canada is not Nigeria they have all your information as long as you have your SIN. They can issue a temporary health card that’s not a big deal. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by 19CannyMum: 6:55am On Jun 14, 2019 |
Riversides2003: Not at YYZ. Actually it seems unlikely that any service Canada would be open to the public 24/7 |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by 19CannyMum: 6:56am On Jun 14, 2019 |
Riversides2003: Lol. Reader's discretion advised. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by 19CannyMum: 7:02am On Jun 14, 2019 |
emeify: You can take the knowledge test but you won't be able you skip the 3 year learners process if you don't have a licence to prove you've driven for at least two years in Nigeria. Well I think you also get exemptions if you attend certain driver's ed courses. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by AZeD1(m): 11:38am On Jun 14, 2019 |
Riversides2003:Service Canada doesn't work 24/7. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by GozyNA: 1:46pm On Jun 14, 2019 |
Random photo of a proud Nigerian-Canadian’s car Location: Downtown Calgary. 26 Likes
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by sweetrie(f): 2:32pm On Jun 14, 2019 |
19CannyMum:Lol. I swear. @Dame91 also there is a six months clause for birthing in Alberta. You can't just birth and go. You live for 6months before or after the birth. 2 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Jaygirl20: 3:42pm On Jun 14, 2019 |
Officially a bonafide member of this thread .. Newbie in Edmonton, would post landing gist soonest. 15 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by 19CannyMum: 3:52pm On Jun 14, 2019 |
Calgary bridging program for farmers You can access the city's employment bulletin and subscribe to receive it Weekly in your mailbox: https:///EWQ6CB To get the correct link quote me and copy it. Or ask Google for Alberta employment bulletin. Please don't inform me that the link is not working. 10 Likes 6 Shares
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Jaygirl20: 5:53pm On Jun 14, 2019 |
My Landing Gist! I received the much awaited PPR on the 10th of April. Quickly submitted my passport after renewing it and booked my flight for June 12th. I came up with a checklist and started my preparations, had to look out for people already in Edmonton (since I knew no one there at the time) and I was added to a group. I must confess, everyone I reached out to has been so nice and helpful. From helping me view apartments to buying sim card, booking appointment for account opening and providing info on settling in Canada. I also registered online for SOPA and their pre-arrival courses were helpful (I highly recommend them if you're post PPR). Fast forward to my special Democracy Day June 12 , I left the house with my family at 9am for my 1:40pm flight and got to the airport in less than 30 minutes. I had prepared my mind to pay for small excess luggage because I got tired of constantly weighing my two bags at home a night before and just decided to pack (if only I started my packing early enough ). Got to the airport and weighed the 1st bag - 24.5kg, I heaved a sigh of relief thinking the second bag will weigh almost the same, only to put it on the scale and saw 30.4kg . I was like 'Ahn ahn from where? Oga please adjust this your scale well.' Na so the attendant ask 'Madam no be you pack the bag yourself?' .. After all the talk, I had to either remove some things or pay $63 (N22,700) for the 8 extra Kg. I know I initially expected to pay for extra luggage but not this much abeg. So I decided to remove some things from my bag but when there was still no significant decrease in the weight and time was just going, I grudgingly agreed to pay the money since I'm not even cargoing anything. Went to their office to make the payment and that's how their network was slow *smh*, those ones sha wasted my time a little plus they didn't even give me my change . Finally paid, checked in and said Goodbyes to my loved ones. I was initially forming hard girl oh but one last look at my father's face just made my tears come out of their hiding place . Well, went through immigration and one officer asked if I wanted to buy her water, like that's now the coded way of - find me something lol. So from Lagos - Addis Ababa - Dublin (to refuel) - Toronto - Edmonton. Meehn longest flight ever! Was as if I became stiff from too much sitting at some point. In-flight entertainment was good though, plus the food too. Those Ethiopians were just serving food like every 3 hours - 'chicken or beef?' .. Landed in Toronto and my landing process was a breeze! *Tip: when booking your flight, select a seat infront so that you'll be one of the first people to come out of the aircraft and get to immigration desk; this is not a time to be a back-bencher pls*. I was only asked basic questions of my purpose for coming to Canada and my address for PR card delivery. No plenty talk, no request for POF. Was told to keep my COPR well because it will come in handy often and even when it's time to collect pension. I did my SIN, got my luggage and passed customs with no questions asked, only submitted the Declaration form I filled. Toronto's airport is big! Please ask questions to avoid stories that touch. I made it in time for my 12:30pm flight to Edmonton only to get delayed for an hour 30 mins inside the aircraft. Finally landed in Edmonton and went home to a nice meal of rice and vegetable sauce (team healthy eating ). Today is a resting day for me, would open bank account and get a health card tomorrow. To everyone on this journey, thanks for all the helpful information and may our new land favour us all. 126 Likes 13 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nekdr: 5:56pm On Jun 14, 2019 |
[quote author=Riversides2003 post=79310533] As long as you are a landed immigrant getting a doctor is not a problem at all but the only thing is that they would prefer having you around for a while so they can have proper monitoring |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nekdr: 6:02pm On Jun 14, 2019 |
sweetrie:In addition if you ve not registered for health card and you work in to give birth. You will be billed for every health services rendered |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by 4Barr: 6:15pm On Jun 14, 2019 |
Jaygirl20: LOL @ Chicken or beef? 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Licious07(f): 6:38pm On Jun 14, 2019 |
Jaygirl20:I enjoyed reading your landing gist. Thank God for journey mercies. May you find favour in the land! 5 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by sweetrie(f): 7:08pm On Jun 14, 2019 |
Nekdr:I didn't even know that |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by jjohndoe83: 7:10pm On Jun 14, 2019 |
@Jaygirl20 You did not even waste time at all. April COPR and you've already landed. Great one. Have a good time. See you people soon.! 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Narkoya: 8:03pm On Jun 14, 2019 |
Hello NL family, My husband and I got our ppr last week and have submitted our passports. We plan to land in October this year. Pls is there any Calgary WhatsApp group that we can be added to? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by adaifx: 8:34pm On Jun 14, 2019 |
Jaygirl20:Hi,is it okay if I send you a private message |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 10:00pm On Jun 14, 2019 |
Can I show my expired licence then? 19CannyMum: 2 Likes |
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