Claire18:
Landing gist

Do research before choosing, cos the process is not like ours in Naija, there are other banks to choose from, whichever works for you. Best Advice is to avoid credit cards from malls like Walmart, Canadian tyres etc. I have heard it from 3 different folks. Stick to banks alone

Everyday is a journey. Hoping for the Best!... love from Calgary❤❤❤…

Adunnee:
Hello everyone. I'm awaiting PPR and I wish to live in Calgary once I get to Canada. I'm currently an HR professional specialised in Recruitment. I want to take up Project Management as a 2nd profession. I have a few questions:

1. How viable/lucrative is PM in Alberta? (Ease of entry, pay, jobs)
2. Are there certifications/professional bodies I can register with while in Nigeria that will be relevant in Canada?
3. Any general/other advice for me or what are the things I should take note of?

Gec8:
Please, can someone shed light on this? Please and Please. Very Important

yemblaze:
Can't believe I missed this part.....


Scrolling backkkkk.......



My boss lady @ifeo.ma77...Congrats. Enjoyed your landing gist and the vacay picturesssss....Enjoy yourself sis. All the best.
Plus I must not be left out of the vacay plan ooo...me sef like groove nah

My oga @joo.18....Congrats bro...What a landing gist. Enjoy your new home.

Orange1234:
@Claire18 Wow. That was a fair rate. Please do you remember the specific BDC you used because I think there are quite a few Bureau De change at MMIA.


Landing gist
No queue at all. Please come early as much as possible, cos just 30 mins after, the queue I saw was scary. W used the remaining time to eat our last naija meal for now. Meanwhile, I was able to change naira to CAD easily at the BCD @ N285 which wasn’t bad instead of stressing with USD. 350CAD = N99,750. I withdrew 100k from an atm closeby n case closed. That was enough for holding.

4Barr:


Welcome to Calgary; hope you are loving the blue skies already.

On the credit card issue, I want to disabuse your mind about strictly sticking with banks, it totally depends on your preferences and the best thing is to do your research properly and roll with the one that most suits your needs. For example, the Scotiabank Scene card allows you to accumulate points and get free movies just by using your card for things you were going to buy anyways, Canadian Tire Bank MasterCard also has CT money which you get when you use your card and you can redeem to buy stuff at Canadian Tire, SportChek, Atmosphere and other participating locations. It also offers you the opportunity to buy items (that are little bit on the high side which may cause a dent on your bi-weekly paycheck or pof) and pay for them for a period of 12months. Say you need to buy a good winter jacket, instead of paying 200 CAD today, you can spread your payments for up to 12months with no fee or interest…just the same amount. It also offers road side assistance which comes in handy when you get a car and also LDW for Car rentals at no extra cost. Other cards can also get you travel points/air miles redeemable for travels and hotels. Most regular bank cards won’t give you these options except for the high-end ones, so it all comes down to what you really consider as valuable to you eh!

Liz019:
Landing gist coming soon

@Ifeom.a77 you legit have my dream landing gist sha Can i send you a pm?

czaratwork:
Ifeom.a77, welcome to Canada. You are really a jaiye jaiye person. With this attitude, you will not be long in the labour market. This is the kind of energy they need here. If you doubt me check their job postings, you will always see fast paced environment mentioned.

Enjoy your vacation and please add July 1 as part of your vacation because no business opens on that day and it will help you see how Canadian enjoy their day. Connect with a community close to you on that day and enjoy their events.

wholesomegrace:


Wehcome home

Claire18:
@bolded....I can relate!

Liz019:
CARGO OOOO!!! I MADE THE MISTAKE OF SETTLING FOR EXTRA LUGGAGE. I'm still regretting that decision.

raphrulz:
My Landing Story
I got my PPR in March 2019 after more than a 5-month wait. It was a very tiring experience, I must acknowledge. Well, I sent my documents and passport the next day to Accra through the usual channel. I was overly excited but knew that the real work had just begun.

But all glory to God for speed and making all fall in place. My apologies for the very long story. I wish everyone still in the process divine speed and safe trip into Canada.
God bless you.
It has finally ended in praise!

stonecoldcafe:
Part 2

Claire18:
Landing gist

So our trip ( I and my Husband) was booked 100 days before…now it was the d-day July 17th 2019. We had intentions to cargo, then later changed our minds to go with 4 boxes 23kg, by the time I had packed in the foodstuffs, I was 3 boxes full, with the 4th box half full with foodstuffs.� I had to let go of the foods and pack some clothes, shoes, mini blanket, personal care items etc. I used the generic some list provided on the tread then added other foodstuffs that I love as an Oriaku. Ugba, Abacha, Ogiri, Ukwa etc . The Ukwa weight no b small, I had two bags, had to forfeit one and schedule for Cargo. I learnt that my Cargo can come much later, even after 3 months, so far the invoice was stamped. This made sense, cos I didn’t seem to understand how I will be carrying so much luggage to an Airbnb. Whilst packing, I had bought 2 cargo long sacks, and was putting clothes n sweaters that would be sent via cargo later in it.

Wednesday JULY 17th
We virtually didn’t sleep the night before as I began last minute packing.� That was when I knew that 23kg is so minute. We had the normal glass body scale. The idea was to weigh you, then carry the suitcase, then subtract. Of course, it was my Husband that did all the macho work. The scale records each measurement also, so a single person can do solo. Also, I was getting an Airbnb same time.
Ethiopia Flight was for 1:40pm, My parents showed up around past 8. Left in a hurry at around 9am. It was an hour drive. Got in 10:10am, We had 4 checked-in suitcases, 2 hand luggage, 2 schoolbags (laptops in it) and of course my hand bag. The airport scanner at the entrance stopped 2 food boxes, my Mum n I went to understand whatsup. A lady asked my to put the box on the platform n open it, asking me the contents. I told her foodstuffs, they looked up n saw my mum, n asked if its Mama that has the box…My Mum said its hers…They allowed me to go o. And said if I was asked, I should say its clothes….I didn’t know how I can lie that kian lie, cos the moment u open my box eh, the soup smell u will get is enough convincing. My Mum just rogered the woman some change that surprised the Woman,,@N400 n said she was coming back. So luckily, that how I escaped the Agric people�…weighed the luggage, all on point, within the range. 22, 23.5, 24, 23.7….good to go! No queue at all. Please come early as much as possible, cos just 30 mins after, the queue I saw was scary. W used the remaining time to eat our last naija meal for now. Meanwhile, I was able to change naira to CAD easily at the BCD @ N285 which wasn’t bad instead of stressing with USD. 350CAD = N99,750. I withdrew 100k from an atm closeby n case closed. That was enough for holding. Took pictures n said goodbyes. My brother inlaws called us to wait for them before we get in to board. My Parents were in full disagreement n told us to start going as the attendant had told us 12pm boarding. It was 12:15pm. We asked the boarding officials if we can see my inlaws..he said we should note the boarding time on out tickets; 12:55pm. So we kukuma waited n took pictures when they came, We had to go outside cos it was a large convoy. 12:40…ran back in to board. Little did we know the journey to the plane was long n had its own process. At some point we started jogging, to meet up with 12:55 at the gate. I gave all my nairas to my Mum before boarding, so nothing for the glorified askers. We made it!!!! We won’t be doing this kian James Bond anytime soon. My Sis had slightly missed her flight to US, n had to pay more money for another flight, that wasn’t an option for us ooo. Food was okay to me, inflight entertainment was okay. Just that both flights didn’t have enough leg room. I made a friend on the second leg: Ethiopian to Toronto, she sat beside me with her handsome baby boy, that never cried all through the trip! Somehow, we were all headed to Calvary.

Bracha:
Hello,

Thank you so much for your landing gist, I found the tips and the pictures really helpful.

I have some questions for you, please indulge me as I be jjc lol

Did you travel with Egusi, Ogbọlọ, dawadawa/ògiri opeyi?

If you did, did you grind them here before going?

If you didn't grind them here, how do you intend doing so there? Are there blenders that can do the job as well as the grinders we use here?

Thanks.

Hotstepper:
u can bring in all those and grind them all as it is better, even crayfish

kennykolabo:
Please who can assist with list of food or things ( contraband)that i must not carry to the airport or not acceptable in Canada.
I want to go with fish, snail egusi etc

Bracha:
Thank you. Please how can the ògiri/dawadawa be preserved so it doesn't smell or even spoil due to the heat?

damsell:
Hello house. Please does anyone have or know anyone who has a reasonably priced accomodation in Brampton or GTA for a mum who is here to have her baby? She has her 3yr old with her and is having the baby next month. It's quite urg as she has to leave where she's at right now in a few days.

Bracha:
Hello,

Thank you so much for your landing gist, I found the tips and the pictures really helpful.

I have some questions for you, please indulge me as I be jjc lol

Did you travel with Egusi, Ogbọlọ, dawadawa/ògiri opeyi?

If you did, did you grind them here before going?

If you didn't grind them here, how do you intend doing so there? Are there blenders that can do the job as well as the grinders we use here?

Thanks.

Kenny4real68:
Good day house, please I intend to travel in 3weeks time but my luggage exceeds the normal required two boxes of 23kg, and the airline I booked charges 302USD (#108,720) per extra bag of 23kg, lol you can imagine.
Please I intend to ship my foodstuffs so as to save cost, but I don’t know any good and reliable shipping company to use. Please kindly recommend,as I would be very grateful.. thanks!

Bracha:
Thank you. Please how can the ògiri/dawadawa be preserved so it doesn't smell or even spoil due to the heat?

Oakville19:
Please could anyone direct me to where I can find the details on retaining my mobile line....I know it has been discussed before but can’t find the page.

Influential101:
Nawa o, how does this help her??