SFSNIPER:


Hello.... I want my younger sister to relocate to Canada permanently but I don't even know where to start.
She has a degree(2.2) in history and she is a great tailor. Thank you for your assistance.

Check out this website https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents.html It's a good starting point.

Happy New Year good people.

If there is anyone landing in Calgary on Friday 24, 2020, i am available and willing to pick you from the airport at no cost.
I have some free time that day. Buzz me let's arrange.

God bless.

Hello Everyone, Pls I would love to be added to any Calgary whatsapp group. Running my program at the University of Calgary. It would be great to mingle and make some Nigerian friends in Calgary. It could get really boring here. Thanks

PLS UNRELATED QUESTION BUT URGENT PLS....WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO RAISE CSE TO ADD A DOCUMENT BEFORE BIOMETRICS OR AFTER BIOMETRICS

Canada best country in the word to start a family ..even prince harry and wife are relocating from UK to Canada ..

In the spirit of giving back, here is my landing gist.


Landing Gist
Thank you, Jesus - - the giver of everything. Truly, nothing I have is truly mine. You are my all in all.

So, I flew from Wisconsin to Illinois (25 minutes) and from Illinois to Toronto (57 minutes). Got to Pearson around 9:45pm. We were not given any declaration document on board.

I had just a very small bag with me. I didn't check in any bag.

Getting to the airport, I used one of the machines there for declaration and I printed out a receipt. While at it, I answered "no" to almost every question except one that asked if I would be bringing some goods later.

After that, I proceeded to passport control. When I got there, I told the officer I came to establish residency and he directed me to the right quarters. There was no queue at all when I got there.

A nice lady called me and she collected my COPR and passport. She asked if I was ever convicted of any crime and I answered in the negative. She asked for my address in Canada and I gave her my friend's address. Those were the ONLY questions I was asked. She told me to keep my COPR safe as I would be needing it for many things in the future.

"That's it," she said.

I was like "wow, so fast(?!), thanks, have a good one."

And she said "you too, bye."

Then I proceeded to customs for Goods-to-Follow documentation. I gave the officer the pre-filled forms I downloaded online. He collected it and told me to sit down for a few minutes. He did all he was expected to do and after some 4 minutes or thereabouts, he called me by my middle name (which is a Christian name). At that point, I was like "hahaha, e be like say this name is what these people will be calling me o." Not like I don't like the name, I just prefer my Yorùbá name jare. But no wahala.

Anyways, the officer gave me the pre-filled form back, now stamped and stapled with a new document. That was it. Nothing was asked.

The whole process from arrival to leaving the airport took probably just 15 - 20 minutes.

My friend came to pick me up to his apartment. Some 7 minutes drive from the airport.

Had a nice meal and I went straight to sleep. Before I slept though, I checked online and saw that PR card application was initiated already.

Will be getting my SIN and opening a credit union account today. Why credit union? Well, the only "bank" account I have in the US is a credit union account and I LOVE IT! I haven't had any issues with it 5 years and counting. I am guessing credit unions here will be similar.

Plus, I am pretty conservative when it comes to money. So, I don't see any reason why I won't do the same in Canada.

And about the cold. People keep talking about Canadian cold like it's going to be ridiculously crazy. Frankly, the Wisconsin I left yesterday was way colder than the Toronto I landed at. I was hoping to see something that would knock Wisconsin off the chart. Of course, I know Toronto is not the coldest place in Canada.

Based on my experience so far, Canadians are quite laid back. And I mean it.

I will be here for just a few days.

Godspeed, everyone.

Hi Guys, for someone who will be travelling back to Nigeria for a short visit, what airline or site can one get a good deal?

wengerly:
Happy New Year good people.

If there is anyone landing in Calgary on Friday 24, 2020, i am available and willing to pick you from the airport at no cost.
I have some free time that day. Buzz me let's arrange.

God bless.

Wow, wonderful. Keep the good work up.

stevesegkay:
Hello good people

I would be landing with my wife in Calgary by mid-March. I'd like to join any WhatsApp group of people in Calgary where we can get help and guide with settling down. Please PM me if any is available/open that I can join.

Also, while Airbnb remains an option, please I don't mind exploring shared accommodation that we can settle for, right before landing in mid--March. Any one, with helpful information, please reach out to me.

Many thanks

Just incase you need a discount for the Airbnb, you can book through this link -->
Airbnb Discount link:

https://abnb.me/e/ReyzZhVTV2?suuid=33b7d9c9-119d-4674-838d-d889fc89128b&slevel=0

Hi people, there is a beautiful bright basement suite available. It’s a 1 Bedroom with dining & living area. It has a separate (side) entrance and parking for 1 car. The living area has a Sofa & coffee table. There is a dining table with chairs. The bedroom has a queen-sized mattress. The bathroom is head over shower. The suite is semi furnished- Fridge, Kitchenette with two burner stove (no Oven), microwave, basic dishes, pots/pan and access to laundry.
This basement suite is situated in South West Calgary. There are 2 CT train stations nearby (5 and 10 minutes’ walk), with a couple of bus stops littered around. The Westbrook Mall (housing Walmart, Dollarama, Family Doctor among other Stores and food outlets) and Nicholls (Public) Library are also nearby. There are also a couple of Banks (RBC, Scotia & TD) in the vicinity. Calgary Police Service, Fire Department and a Registry are less than 5 mins away.
This is available for a monthly contribution of CAD 850 inclusive of the following amenities (Internet, water, heating, electricity).
Please note that smoking (of any kind) and pets are not allowed.
The place is available now. If interested, kindly contact me directly

Iwinosified:
Good day all, please people in Edmonton should help me with the 'normal' range for tenancy/apartment insurance as our property manager has requested for it. Apartment is in the northwest area. Rbc insurance saying 308cad/annum without the option of paying per monthly for the policy chosen. Abeg what's the norm for newcomers and /or alternatives. Make person no go enter one chance abeg, I thought this bill was supposed to be paid monthly. Also, hubby went for knowledge test today and was told to bring utility bill showing proof of address. We don't have that yet as we have been staying with our family friends. Opened accounts with Rbc and phone lines with public . What other document can be used for the purpose of the knowledge test ? Thank you.pls forgive my typos. Don't want to make mistakes. Please I beg to be added to the Edmonton watsap group.

You can send me a message so that I forward the Telegram link to you.

godG:
In the spirit of giving back, here is my landing gist.


Landing Gist

Nice gist. I have a few questions, do you mind if I ask here? I currently live in Michigan (so I understand your "Canada is not as cold/bad for midwesterns in the US..lol). Let me know if I should ask my questions here or send you a PM. Thanks!

Jesusbabygirl:
Nice gist. I have a few questions, do you mind if I ask here? I currently live in Michigan (so I understand your "Canada is not as cold/bad for midwesterns in the US..lol). Let me know if I should ask my questions here or send you a PM. Thanks!

Yas! Fellow Midwesterner, thank you! Please ask here if it won't violate any privacy concern.

Hello. Please, I don't Intend to derail the thread. I believe we have good persons here who can be of great assistance. Please I came across a program called END HUNGER AND DISEASE INITIATIVE based in Canada. I don't know if there are legit or it's a scam. Please someone help with info. I am grateful. God bless us. Below is their address
12 St Regis Boulevard
Montreal
QC H9P 1H6
Canada
E-mail: admin@ehdinitiative.org
Website: www.ehdinitiative.org
Phone: + 1
438-299-4259
Fax: + 1 438- 299-4258

Hi

In my Opinion this is a scam.

1st . A linkedin search of the company did not produce any result on Quebec, which is supposed to be their office location.
2nd. look at this link
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/ehd-initiative.672144/
3rd This address ( 12 Street Regis Blvd,Montreal, QC) puts you in front of a Temple of Murugan....
4th. The only review for that EHD was done by one Julius Olu , who did other reviews in Uganda.

That is my Opinion.....Peace

7wonder:
Hello. Please, I don't Intend to derail the thread. I believe we have good persons here who can be of great assistance. Please I came across a program called END HUNGER AND DISEASE INITIATIVE based in Canada. I don't know if there are legit or it's a scam. Please someone help with info. I am grateful. God bless us. Below is their address
12 St Regis Boulevard
Montreal
QC H9P 1H6
Canada
E-mail: admin@ehdinitiative.org
Website: www.ehdinitiative.org
Phone: + 1
438-299-4259
Fax: + 1 438- 299-4258

hayor2014:
Hi

In my Opinion this is a scam.

1st . A linkedin search of the company did not produce any result on Quebec, which is supposed to be their office location.
2nd. look at this link
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/ehd-initiative.672144/
3rd This address ( 12 Street Regis Blvd,Montreal, QC) puts you in front of a Temple of Murugan....
4th. The only review for that EHD was done by one Julius Olu , who did other reviews in Uganda.

That is my Opinion.....Peace

Good job detective hayor2014. As the say goes, you can't scam a Naija.

Any family living in Mississauga with kids here? Just want to know if you’ve had good experiences so far with kids schooling, work and life generally. Would really appreciate your responses.

SoftWorking:

Yes for Saskatchewan Nominee Program your job must be in line with your credentials. You cant Have certificate in microbiology and be a Secretary.

This is not true. Your job responsibilities only have to align with OID- Occupation in demand. Then if you work in a regulated profession, then your degree must align with the job.

bankylan:



This is not true. Your job responsibilities only have to align with OID- Occupation in demand. Then if you work in a regulated profession, then your degree must align with the job.

It is actually true, for Sask your job role must be related to your course of study, regulated field or not.

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cheromel:

I'm in ontario and I got the FRSC letter 3 weeks before leaving Nigeria. I also had my Original drivers license with me . My letter showed I had been driving for 26 months and I was able to take the knowledge and vision test, got my G1 license and had the option of taking a G test which I did. So if you have 24 or more months of driving experience, I suggest you get the FRSC letter.

Good day
Please where did you get your letter?(Lagos or Abuja)
Please do you have the contact of anyone where you got your letter so I can reach out and get mine.

Hi guys, I have been reading for a year now without contributing. I am a PR currently schooling in SAIT Calgary, studying Information Technology software development (make I follow chop that IT money)
So if you need any help concerning admission and school I could help. Note I landed Alberta in October. Applied late November and got my admission. Student loan and grant also. Cheers

MrTeeo:
Hi guys, I have been reading for a year now without contributing. I am a PR currently schooling in SAIT Calgary, studying Information Technology software development (make I follow chop that IT money)
So if you need any help concerning admission and school I could help. Note I landed Alberta in October. Applied late November and got my admission. Student loan and grant also. Cheers

Congratulations. SAIT is a sound place

Yakay:

It is actually true, for Sask your job role must be related to your course of study, regulated field or not.

So for NOC 6235- Financial representatives, what course of study do you want to present for this? Mind you I know people who got their ITAs recently.

I don't know the degree that relates you financial sales.

You only need to have a degree if the minimum education is a degree, but your job present job responsibilities must align.

hayor2014:
Hi

In my Opinion this is a scam.

1st . A linkedin search of the company did not produce any result on Quebec, which is supposed to be their office location.
2nd. look at this link
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/ehd-initiative.672144/
3rd This address ( 12 Street Regis Blvd,Montreal, QC) puts you in front of a Temple of Murugan....
4th. The only review for that EHD was done by one Julius Olu , who did other reviews in Uganda.

That is my Opinion.....Peace

Baba you too much. Thank you and God bless

ebixxx:
Hello @Dr. Ekpekus!

Please I would really appreciate your input regarding this when you have some free time, either here or via a DM.

Thanks in anticipation!

Apologies for the late response..
In regards to the questions:
1. There is no bridging program for IMGs as seen with the Nurses
2. Pathways will be hugely dependent on your background..
Clinical pathway.. Residency, Practice Readiness, Physician/Surgical Assistant and these varies from Province to province
Non Clinical pathways can be further divided into two viz: regulated and unregulated..
For the regulated non clinical pathways: sonography, Emergency Responder, Nursing, Pathology Assistant, Physiotherapist, OT, Naturopathic etc
Unregulated non clinical: Research Assistant, Health educator, Transcriptionist, Health Care Aide, hospital clerk etc

Now the decision would be solely individualized as it fit one's long and short term plan, coupled with family and province of resident.

I hope this help

rotile247:
Good morning all. Please a friend sent me the attached (gotten from an agent) to help verify. I have checked online but couldn't get much info.
Kindly assist.

Just be careful so that scammers don't swindle you for your hard earned cash.
Immigration to any party of Canada goes via the Federal government.
Having those listed there can get you a visiting Visa (though no one can guarantee you that even) but certainly not a permanent resident status.
Read the official immigration website for further information

Hey Bro/Sis,

Don't take chances.....For SINP , your education must match with your JD....It is in rare cases, they give nomination to people whose job doesnt match and i noticed that was before their OID was revised....

bankylan:



This is not true. Your job responsibilities only have to align with OID- Occupation in demand. Then if you work in a regulated profession, then your degree must align with the job.

stevesegkay:
Hello good people

I would be landing with my wife in Calgary by mid-March.

Touch base, help cannot be too much, I may be able to offer some.

19CannyMum:


I think you just got lucky or the person who registered you was sloppy because as per the screenshot, a void cheque is not supposed to fly. (https://www.alberta.ca/id-requirements-for-identification-cards.aspx)

Void cheque is acceptable proof of address for health card though.

There is an exception for landed immigrants, not all registry agents know this but if you go with all your landing documents that were given at the port of entry (with your SIN), you have satisfied the requirement to write a knowledge test. Never heard of the void cheque scenario though.

bankylan:



So for NOC 6235- Financial representatives, what course of study do you want to present for this? Mind you I know people who got their ITAs recently.

I don't know the degree that relates you financial sales.

You only need to have a degree if the minimum education is a degree, but your job present job responsibilities must align.

Degree in finance/accounting, bus admin etc

Sorry for my question please.

I am processing my entry into Canada. But from my reading here, it seems like even in Canada one goes through stress.

Is it a case of one stress in naija (security, power, etc) to another stress in Canada (Cold, expenses, taxes etc)

I am beginning to wonder if the relocation to Canada worth it.

Someone should tell me the truth please