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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Eddy4400: 7:28pm On Jul 08, 2020 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by 19CannyMum: 8:14pm On Jul 08, 2020 |
Someone might be interested in this. 4 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 8:22pm On Jul 08, 2020 |
oscar4lyf:possible but very rare. if you were the employer would you want to do such when there are many Canadians and or on the ground that can resume tomorrow unlike you that will take like 6 to 1 year to come plus expenses to be incurred too? Unless you have a special skill people on ground don't have. reason am 6 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by bamdexfarms(m): 10:19pm On Jul 08, 2020 |
Good day everyone. I am an undergraduate student in Germany and I plan on moving to Canada as a PR with my family after graduation. Can I apply for masters immediately I get to Canada? And am I qualified for the reduced school fees as a PR? 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Fizzywah(m): 1:28am On Jul 09, 2020 |
oscar4lyf: So I see this often posed as serious fact on many platforms that this easily happens. However, being here for almost 2 years has shown me a different reality. There isn't a shortage of qualified immigrants willing to take on these jobs however it is tough and there are protocols that should be met before looking outside the shores to hire internationally. And that is why it is very rare to find someone who told you they got a job from the Canadian Job bank. I would put more focus on looking for ways to get here and then get a job, of which they are many waiting to be filled. Here's an official link of information on hiring foreign workers and supporting their immigration to Canada. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/hire-foreign-worker.html Also, don't join the bandwagon of people who say jobs are hard to come by. This is a different country to what we are used to and it's no wonder things are also done differently. One key advice I'll give to aspiring immigrants and those waiting for the borders to open to come here is to learn how things work here. Don't take the newcomers' programs for granted. They are available for registration for a reason. Now if you haven't met the benchmark to come through Express Entry that's one thing entirely but now even more than before, Canada needs immigrants and is creating diverse ways to ensure people get in and help the aging workforce. It's best to ask yourself some key questions before leaving Naija and how best you honestly answer those questions will be to your benefit. Advice on Jobs: 1. Buy courses on MOOC platforms like Udemy and Coursera relevant to the field you're looking to work in. Finish those courses and package your profile with them carefully on LinkedIn. 2. If you've already gotten your CoPR and have bought tickets, change your location on LinkedIn to Canada. That way you can use the coming months before you arrive to build a solid network (This should not be underestimated). What we call Man-know-Man in Naija is also known as Networking here in Canda but without the Nepotism. Before you ask of Racism, Canada cannot be compared to the US, and overall how you carry yourself here professionally matters. 3. I got a job through my Naija network (WhatsApp Group). I swore I would come here and avoid some Naija entities but ended up meeting very well-behaved Nigerians here and through the group, a Job posting gave me my first job, paid way more than I ever got in Nigeria. A little percentage of us bring our razzness here, but they are easily put in place by well-meaning people. 4. If and when you ever get the chance to attend any interview here, please give it your best shot. These guys here love 'Packaging'. For every role you're trying to explain you can handle, please give relatable examples drawn from your previous experience or work from wherever you are coming from. 5. Give your first decent Job 6 months to a year before moving on to something more appropriate or what we Naija will call 'On our level'. Also do not despise humble beginnings here. I know this answer went off a bit from the original question but in a nutshell, these are my thoughts on Jobs and looking to come here to work. Both ways, these still apply. I have a YouTube channel now and I'll try to highlight in my videos some of the concerns here. If YouTube is your thing and you'd like to see more of Calgary, Alberta, and hear candid opinions to some of your questions, please Watch, Like, and consider subscribing to the Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo4NQWeyMHSvJS6rgO8aK3w Please feel free to reach out and ask any questions if Calgary is your destination of choice. Even if it's not I'll answer how best I can. 52 Likes 22 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by SunshineD1: 2:16am On Jul 09, 2020 |
yokus: She means when they were in Nigeria, the wife had to be cajoled to be patient and tolerate the husband since he is the PA, so he won't yank her from the application. Now they are in Canada, she prays he doesn't misbehave again or the wife might just flip her lid and the man own go kpafuka 9 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by 9ja4eva: 2:17am On Jul 09, 2020 |
Hello, Please does anyone know of a guaranteed flight leaving to Canada - July ending or early August? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Fizzywah(m): 2:50am On Jul 09, 2020 |
SunshineD1: On the flip side too, men have stories to tell. My candid advice is as married couples whatever differences you have back home, please and please settle them thoroughly before coming here. A few words: 1. For the men, start getting used to doing domestic chores. No maid / house help here. I bathe my kids, get them ready for school when madam has to go to work early in the morning. She picks them up alternatively. Ego will ruin you ( both man and woman). Leave it behind. 2. Women will quickly learn a lot of laws were made here to defend them. Alternatively those same laws easily tear down marriages and it's not just African ones, a lot of Immigrants see their marriages hitting the rocks soon after coming here. 3. Some Ladies and NOT all please, usually love the idea of the benefits of living here in Canada, but hate the responsibilities that come with it. They still prefer the largess of living in Naija and not having to contribute towards getting things done financially. Why you may ask? Everyone is treated equally here. There is no problem in adopting our African values here if you and your spouse agree. But if the man cleans, cooks, etc then the lady should also contribute in her own way. While this isn't a standard, it might be seen as the sensible thing to do. This is often a slippery topic to discuss but trust me, settle yourselves, and have a written upon and agreed-upon code of conduct before you arrive. 4. Do not have arguments in front of your kids. My 5-year-old possesses a vocabulary to what I could muster at that age as over here they are taught to think independently and express themselves very well. 5. Do not punish yourselves when you have arguments. The police here will help you on the fast track of regrets. Of course, if there is a fear of harm, then please walk away. 6. Just how folks get marriage counseling before marriage, coming to Canada deserves its own session for families coming here. It baffles me when they just show up without any plan on how to Navigate this country. 7. I am still learning and have had to learn some of these lessons the hard way. Mostly by the experience of others and a few times personally. 8. This last one is hard for me to say. Most ladies come here on revenge missions and sadly it's due to some sort of perceived abuse from back home. You see, over here anyone is free to do as they want and if you're the controlling type you'll be in for a big surprise. Overall sha, use your tongue and count your teeth. Have a solid plan. Repair your marriage. Ask how things are over here. Assume very little. 32 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Blackbuddy: 3:25am On Jul 09, 2020 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by oscar4lyf(m): 9:14am On Jul 09, 2020 |
Fizzywah: thanks very much sir for ur input, I really want to work in Canada, possibly practice my field of study Electrical and instrumentation engineering, but you know most people there handicap is funds to start all this process, so we just hope on a miracle or favour, got HND and B. eng, though finished the latter last year, I'm active on LinkedIn following many job openings there especially entry role and also applying to them, even some in US 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Rochella: 9:22am On Jul 09, 2020 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by jjohndoe83: 9:50am On Jul 09, 2020 |
9ja4eva:Book from Lome, Togo. Go by road to Togo on a weekday. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Jejebabaa: 1:02pm On Jul 09, 2020 |
Rochella:I doubt anyone will do this for you on a faceless forum, you need to contact those that trust and know you personally. A lot of people suffered for sth they did out of help. Illegitimate money and funds being deposited into someone's account by "picker" , fraudsters and yahoo guys has taught a lot of people lesson. 13 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Jejebabaa: 1:12pm On Jul 09, 2020 |
As a muslim, is it possible to marry four wives or bring my 4 wives with me to Canada ? 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by flyingpig: 1:26pm On Jul 09, 2020 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Rochella: 1:35pm On Jul 09, 2020 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by 19CannyMum: 2:33pm On Jul 09, 2020 |
Jejebabaa: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I believe simultaneous polygamy is illegal. However serial polygamy is okay, so you can simply marry them one by one (though you must divorce one before marrying the next) As for bringing 4, unfortunately your application only allows for one spouse. 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 4:34pm On Jul 09, 2020 |
Jejebabaa:You never bring one na 4 ... 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Jejebabaa: 5:53pm On Jul 09, 2020 |
19CannyMum:Ok thanks for your response. I am just curious how the wealthy Arab Princes are doing it when they move to Canada and USA or is there special privilege and status for them. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by telias: 5:59pm On Jul 09, 2020 |
telias:Help, anyone done or knows of someone? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 7:14pm On Jul 09, 2020 |
Jejebabaa:business or investor visa na. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by carissaa(f): 11:28pm On Jul 09, 2020 |
The funny part is that if she reports now, a lot of people will blame her and call her wicked. People will not see the years of abuse. SunshineD1: 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Admin9: 11:52pm On Jul 09, 2020 |
Hello, has anyone here tried visiting a brothel or how do you get hookups in canada? 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by 19CannyMum: 12:14am On Jul 10, 2020 |
Jejebabaa: To start with, most wealthy Muslims have only one wife. Even in Nigeria. If I'm mistaken please correct me. Just the same way rich people rarely have plenty children. Secondly there's absolutely no reason why a wealthy Arab will relocate to US or Canada. Makes no sense to me. At most vacation or long visit. 16 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Godisincontrol: 3:09pm On Jul 10, 2020 |
9ja4eva: This may help http://www.nigeriahcottawa.ca/notice/new-itinerary-for-the-evacuation-flight-from-canada-to-nigeria 4 Likes
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by 9jaman1: 8:17pm On Jul 10, 2020 |
Can anyone please clarify how I can register with the Ottawa high Commission for the upcoming evacuation flight on July 18th? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Lastruct: 11:00pm On Jul 10, 2020 |
Hi Guys, In case there is anyone here who needs Naira. I'm in need of CAD and would like to have a chat with whoever is willing to make an exchange with me. I have about N500k. Please PM me if interested. Thanks all |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Idemujoseph: 10:47am On Jul 11, 2020 |
Good morning house! Please, i need clarification on this issue. I have been self employed since 2018 after graduating from the university. How can I show proof of employment when applying for permanent residence (provincial nominee)? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 10:55am On Jul 11, 2020 |
Idemujoseph:the info is on ircc/ each province website. Google it 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by temmytee1(f): 11:52am On Jul 11, 2020 |
Hi all, If anyone needs naira, please DM me i need CAD Thanks |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by olahtunhy(m): 1:52pm On Jul 11, 2020 |
Hello Gurus, Thank you all for the support you’re giving us all to achieve our dreams. I’m new here aspiring or let me say ready to go with Immigrating to Canada. I’ve a bachelors degree (human anatomy), 29years of age I’m newly married I work in uae as a barista (food counter attendant) for 5 years. Please I need you gurus advice on which form or path is best for me migrating. I’m I okay to go with EE ![]() Do I need not to think about EE and go with other programs available Please help a brother and prosper a life Thanks all as you see you respond |
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