oohunt:
The story of my return to Canada.

Hello all, you may know (or not know me). I started this thread 3 years ago when I wanted to understand what it was going to take to live in Canada. We had our soft landing in 2017 which I shared.

Welcome back

oohunt:


Funny. I get that a lot. People always think I am a man, guess it’s in the way I write.

Ehh
You're a lady?
Oh wow!!!
God bless you for all you do.
You've been most understanding, helpful and patient!
God bless you loads

Newmum0615:
Eisteino Eisteino. You are a real Canadian. How many provinces now?

lol no attachment to any province. Na where work best for me at the time, I dey dey.

oohunt:
The story of my return to Canada.

Welcome back!

Hmmm, the PNP thing is quite thoughtful

einsteino:


Lol see washing, thanks a lot. I have always had Calgary on my mind though, it was even on my COPR. I am likely to settle in Alberta. However, I am considering Manitoba and Sask because it may give me the opportunity to support a relatives' PNP.

Check out courses offered by SAIT. They have options for FT (fast-track) and PT. Your choice will depend on your interests.

adanac13:
Hi guys,

Please I need your advice, I did my soft landing in February been back since March, I plan to go back mid next year. I'm thinking of going back to school maybe doing a short course in something IT related (let me follow and chop this IT money ) please any suggestions on best courses for beginners bearing in mind I do not have an IT background. My base in NW Calgary. Thank you

Welcome back home.
2020 has been full of surprises
I'm glad you were not deterred

[quote author=oohunt post=92762006]The story of my return to Canada.

Hello all, you may know (or not know me). I started this thread 3 years ago when I wanted to understand what it was going to take to live in Canada. We had our soft landing in 2017 which I shared.

Hell everyone. I sincerely need a contact in Nova scotia. I may need a short stay accomodation which may or may not be extended depending on d circumstances. Also be needing some local advice. Darmouth or Halifax. Pls holla at me. 9 zero 5 3 two four 5 8 zero 4 or dm whichever. If u know anyone who can help.... Asker is female

einsteino:
For Engineering professionals in Canada, you may wish to join the Nigerian Engineers in Canada group. It is a place where Nigerian Engineering professionals rub minds about their existing career or plans to restart their profession in Canada.

If interested, kindly send a pm. Thanks

Boss, @Eisteino, I did mesage you, kindly check your mail.

Thank you.

einsteino:
For Engineering professionals in Canada, you may wish to join the Nigerian Engineers in Canada group. It is a place where Nigerian Engineering professionals rub minds about their existing career or plans to restart their profession in Canada.

If interested, kindly send a pm. Thanks

I just sent you a mail... regarding this

ok thanks

Mapleking:
Check out courses offered by SAIT. They have options for FT (fast-track) and PT. Your choice will depend on your interests.

Ominitayo:



I just sent you a mail... regarding this

I didn't receive it. Anyways, I have sent you a pm.

I sent you a mail.please I am interested

Freeasabird:
Hey guys, if you’re in Toronto and you’re within the ages of 18 to 30 without a job, you can contact me and get to apply for this opportunity.

It’s a training on how to get a job and the good news is you get paid for it. It’s $14 per hour and no tax deducted.

please I am interested. Sent a mail

einsteino:


I didn't receive it. Anyways, I have sent you a pm.

@einsteino, I PM you, but you didn't respond. Please check your mail.

So just curious...I've heard it said that we can't be spraying our "parfum" anyhow because of collegues' allergies, please is there any other workplace "etiquette" we should prepare ourselves for? Firm handshake, eye contact...tick.....but are there any other nuances a typical Nigerian should pay attention to?

Weather for small talk...ok.....but do you talk hobbies, holidays etc with your colleagues....or are these consided personal?

And ladies...do you make our hair however you like to work: braids (moderate length, not the 30inches kind), crochet, locs, kinky, twists, thread (kiko) ? Makeup, nails, jewellery? Just seems Canadian employers are very easy going, mellow and I wonder what's considered "ok" versus "too much".

Also when you move houses, do you go say hello to your new neighbour or is that nosey?

oohunt:
The story of my return to Canada.

Hello all, you may know (or not know me). I started this thread 3 years ago when I wanted to understand what it was going to take to live in Canada. We had our soft landing in 2017 which I shared.

So, our decision was to finally migrate in the summer of 2020. By then, my daughter will have completed her primary education. And then covid-19 struck! In the mist of the chaos, the fears and global uncertainties, we maintained that it is still a good decision to move. We have spent close to 3 years in Naija. It was going to be now or we lose out completely.

Forgive me for prying but I thought one needed to be in Canada for 2 out of 5 years in order to renew their PR? Where you and your husband travelling back and forth in the intervening years?

Oben209:


Happy new year ... I saw your post about your Lautech transcript.. I finished from Lautech and I can give you a link to the woman directly in charge of transcript . I don’t know if dropping number here is right, and I’m not sure if it’s appropriate to put a persons private number on a thread.. I hope someone can tell me how I drop the number without affecting anyone ..

Hello pls can you kindly assist me with the lautech transcript contact u have plsss

SamDD:



@einsteino, I PM you, but you didn't respond. Please check your mail.

I am sorry @SamDD but I haven't received any PM. I think it maybe a recent issue with NL because I also didn't receive @Ominitayo pm. The last pm I received was on the 9th of August which I have since attended to. So, anything between now and then didn't reach me.

Silversurfer1:


Forgive me for prying but I thought one needed to be in Canada for 2 out of 5 years in order to renew their PR? Where you and your husband travelling back and forth in the intervening years?

if you check her posts you would see she landed January 1 2018. So she is on track.

Please is their anyone from obosi here who's already in Canada

Kekereekun123:
if you check her posts you would see she landed January 1 2018. So she is on track.

She said they did soft landing in 2017, which is why I asked. But even 2018 is still 2 years ago

einsteino:


I didn't receive it. Anyways, I have sent you a pm.

Funny I got a notification on nairaland but there is nothing in my mail. I guess it's a bug or something.

Silversurfer1:


She said they did soft landing in 2017, which is why I asked. But even 2018 is still 2 years ago

The PR you'll be issued is for 5years, so out of the 5yrs, you must stay for atleast 2years.. The OP still has up to 2yrs left to fulfill that requirement...

Me sef don land o, since February... We thank God for everything.

PLSHELEP:
hay God, see a Dog going to get PR and become a Canadian Citizen.

Influential101:
The PR you'll be issued is for 5years, so out of the 5yrs, you must stay for atleast 2years.. The OP still has up to 2yrs left to fulfill that requirement...

Oh cool. Thanks for the explanation

I need your help please guys.
Can I use 100% gift deed as POF for family of 3 in Canada Express Entry FSW program?

Option 1. I would be the PA and my Sister(in Canada) is willing to help. But i guess the only way is to gift the Money through our Dad and dad do a gift deed to help our process.

Option 2 : My sister help with the amount and find a way to transfer it to my Husband which we will present my Husband's account for POF.
Please Guys, Is there a better option that can be recommended?

Hi @ einsteino I have been trying to send you a PM to join the Engineering Professionals group in Canada but it seems not to be going. Can you send me a PM if you can as I am trying to join the group.
I will also keep trying from my end when I can

Mamaroon:
So just curious...I've heard it said that we can't be spraying our "parfum" anyhow because of collegues' allergies, please is there any other workplace "etiquette" we should prepare ourselves for? Firm handshake, eye contact...tick.....but are there any other nuances a typical Nigerian should pay attention to?

Weather for small talk...ok.....but do you talk hobbies, holidays etc with your colleagues....or are these consided personal?

And ladies...do you make our hair however you like: braids (moderate length, not the 30inches kind), crochet, locs, kinky, twists, thread (kiko) ? Makeup, nails, jewellery? Just seems Canadians are very easy going, mellow and I wonder what's considered "ok" versus "too much".

Also when you move houses, do you go say hello to your new neighbour or is that nosey?

1. Yes, some offices will advice you not to wear heavy scent/perfume to tolerate other co-workers that might be allergic, however, you can spray mild perfume or fragrance

2. It depends on the area you are, you can always smile or nod when you have eye contact with people ( some may bluff you or show disdain to your greeting or kind gesture. Just move on - "Who greeting help"..lol)

3. Canadians like to talk alot about their family, hobbies or pets. So feel free to relate with them.

4. You can do any type of hairstyle, you will get compliments from people when they see something unique about your hairstyle.. So, be ready to say thank you a million time [Nothing is consider okay or too much here, everybody minds their business]


5. Depending on the area, generally you dont need to knock on your neighbour's door to tell them you are a new neighbour. Some may like it and others may not. Anywhere you meet, say "Hello" and then introduce yourself. Canadians like privacy a lot[b] (They also know how to snitch..lol)[/b]

My 10 Cent

KINGTELLER:


1. Yes, some work environment will advice you not to wear heavy scent perfume due to some co-workers that might be allergic, however, you can spray mild perfume fragrance

2. It depends on the area you are, you can always smile or nod when you have eye contact with people ( some may bluff you or show disdain to reply with your greeting or kind gesture, just move on - Who he help..lol)

3. Canadians like to talk alot about their family life or hobbies or pets they have, so feel free to relate with them.

4. You can do any type of hairstyle, even you will be getting complements when Canadians see something unique about your hairstyle they havent seen before.. So be ready to say thank you a million time [Nothing is consider okay or too much here, everybody minds their business here]


5. Depending on the area, generally you dont need to go knock on your neighbours door to tell them you are a new neighbour. Some may like it and others may not. Where ever you meet you say hello and then introduce yourself. Canadians like privacy alot

My 10 Cent

Thanks!

saskatoonguy:
I need your help please guys.
Can I use 100% gift deed as POF for family of 3 in Canada Express Entry FSW program?

Option 1. I would be the PA and my Sister(in Canada) is willing to help. But i guess the only way is to gift the Money through our Dad and dad do a gift deed to help our process.

Option 2 : My sister help with the amount and find a way to transfer it to my Husband which we will present my Husband's account for POF.
Please Guys, Is there a better option that can be recommended?

Option 3: Your sister transfers to you and you transfer to your husband as your contribution. Present your husband's acc as POF. He should also try build his account over time.
Even if you get the full funds from your sister, spend from it while your husband builds his account, then you can send like 50% as your contribution.

International flightsin Nigeria to operate from August 29

Ligxy:
Please, newly landed Nigerian-Canadians, how did you book your flight? And how much was the cost. Epp us biko..
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