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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by nonen(m): 6:40am On Jan 03, 2021 |
SixSigma1: Hi SixSigma1, Thanks very much for your thoughts. Your approach is very helpful in our case. I’m not sure if that specific medication is here in Canada, but at least there should be a varient of it here. We would be using this your approach subsequently, as we’ve got someone who’ll be helping us out at this time. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Adeanita1: 9:34am On Jan 03, 2021 |
mbhs139: Please I have sent you an email request to be added to Ontario telegram group. I’d appreciate your response 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by rainazoe: 5:03pm On Jan 03, 2021 |
Also confirm that you do not need Airport health in Murtala Mohd to issue a fit to fly. That was my experience with Egypt Air in 2018. omidan21: 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by rainazoe: 5:11pm On Jan 03, 2021 |
Start contacting the midwives now. If you have someone in the area you are looking at, have them visit the clinic on your behalf to request for a slot Flakeyy: 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by rainazoe: 5:15pm On Jan 03, 2021 |
I used my church certificate with no issues. My passport was in my maiden name too and I got PR. Bisunique25: 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by mbhs139(m): 7:36pm On Jan 03, 2021 |
Adeanita1: Alright. Send me a text message on this number: +234 702 061 7732 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by sontelme: 9:25pm On Jan 03, 2021 |
Please does anyone know how i can send my drivers license from Nigeria to Canada. Someone mentioned to me that I cannot courier an ID it will be destroyed. Please can anyone help me with a means of sending it down here |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Cherrymia: 1:00am On Jan 04, 2021 |
Ok,great. nonen: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by KunleSteel: 3:27am On Jan 04, 2021 |
sontelme: My (renewed) drivers license was not ready when I was leaving Nigeria. I asked a friend to help collect it and send via courier when it was ready. And it was intact when I received it. This was late 2019, though. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by oluwabarbie: 10:40am On Jan 04, 2021 |
Hi! I'm aware that people with approved COPR after March 18th 2020 can not travel yet but reading through some posts here (like the pregnant woman who just got ppr and already planning to travel soon) has got me confused. Please I will to like to how people have been landing in the middle of the said restriction. Thank you. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by miolad20(m): 11:44am On Jan 04, 2021 |
LANDING GIST Firstly, I want to tell you that I am grateful to God for this journey. It has been His grace and mercy all the way. Preamble The decision to relocate was borne out of my frustration about Nigeria, the stress at my work and so many uncertainties. I used to think Naija forever but I just got tired and it all happened very fast. Took my first IELTS in 2018, had LRWS 7.5, 9, 6.5, 8, started WES evaluation same year. My CRS score was 398 and cut off was around 445 at the time but my IELTS score was low and I did not even have enough money for the POF and other associated costs at that time. So I decided to enrol for OAU's executive MBA while I started putting some money aside in savings (the money was very small anyway, but I was determined). Finished MBA in December of 2019 and started evaluation around February 2020 - was completed in April. My second IELTS was in March, just before the lockdown. My wife (then fiance) also wrote the test on the same day in another city - we had the same scores LRWS 9,9,7.5,7.5 MOD - I used ieltsliz and ieltsonlinetests to prepare. We had our introduction and court wedding in July when the lockdown was eased and jumped into the pool next day CRS - 482. ITA came and we submitted our application on the 30th of August 2020. PPR came as a shock - Nov 9 - we found out via webform that our VO was the dreaded Accra. VFS Drama Sent passports to Lagos VFS - Nov 11 Passport got to AVO - Nov 24 Approval and counterfoil - Dec 10 Booked flight for Dec 28 LOL. I know I got VFS notification that our passports got to Lagos - 18 Dec, I paid the ₦11k courier return fee immediately without waiting for their prompting. I had to reschedule the flight as VFS showed how crazy they are. Dec 29 - UPS delivered passports Ready to Go I and my wife had resigned from our jobs in preparation for our passports and visas to come back from IRCC Ghana through Lagos VFS. Got to Lagos on Wednesday to complete packing and weighing them. Half of our luggage allowance was food - garri, elubo, poundo, egusi, beans, frozen palm oil, maggi, spices, ground pepper, ground cray fish, golden morn, milo, can't remember if there's more. We took shea butter too for skin, some malaria medications also. Thursday, we went to buy winter jackets, gloves, head-warmers and thermal wears at Tejuosho, the guy has a page on IG - winternigeria. D day, Friday, January 01 2021, we woke up pretty early to do a final check on our luggage - all the boxes weighed approx 23kg. Moved to the airport and got there within 20 minutes - thanks to everyone that stayed home to enjoy the new year holiday. There was a queue at ET's desk. We waited and checked in our boxes after which we went to grab breakfast with our loved ones that came with us to the airport. Took some pictures, hugged everyone and it was time to move to departures at 11 am. Almost all the officers kept wishing us a happy new year while using style to ask for money. Oh, Agric people collected 2k and gave me one quarantine receipt like that because we had foodstuff. We had a long walk to our boarding gate. That was how the ET staff checking the boarding passes said they had an issue with one of our check-in luggage, something to do with liquid content - I guess they saw the bottles while scanning. My wife met the person in charge and told them it was frozen palm oil and well packed. They threatened to tear the bag to remove the bottles, but they did not after all. We boarded the plane a few minutes after 1 pm and the plane took off at 1:40 pm, right on time. Lagos to Addis was cool, we enjoyed the rice and chicken and their snack pack. The in-flight entertainment was okay too. The airport at Addis - oh man - please shoes that you can easily remove (or don't tie your shoe-laces too tight). If you can go beltless too - nice. This is because you'll go through security twice and have to remove your shoes, belt, watches etc. We spent most of the 2 hours layover time passing security and on queue to board the plane to YYZ. Flight to YYZ was loooonnnnnggggg. We had a 45-min stop at Dublin to refuel. Saw some movies and listened to music for a good part of the time - You can make a playlist of Wizkid, Ycee and Anqelique Kidjo songs. Had some time to sleep too. The flight was long, so time dey. ET provided us with socks, light blanket, toothpaste and brush. I did not enjoy the food on this second flight tho (pasta and something like chicken sauce - I'm a village boy abeg), so I just ate bread and cream and biscuits from their snack box. Had some tea too. Yh, there's red wine also. They gave us 3 forms to fill (customs, COVID 19 information and Quarantine details) At last anyways, we touched down at Toronto Pearson Airport at 7:10 am and waited for almost an hour before we could disembark. The captain said there was parking spot congestion - something like that. People rushed off the plane and I was wondering why - we were just doing our 'waka jeje' and taking pictures, apparently there was a long queue at Immigration. As fate would have it, one officer came to break the queue from about two people in front of me and wifey, OMO! I was so happy. That was how we got to be attended to on time before the Usain Bolts. LOL. He asked if it was our first time and also about the kind of house where we would be staying for the 14 days quarantine. Wrote some things on the customs card and directed us to another place for people landing for the first time. Here, we waited for some time on the queue - they attended to people with kids on time tho. When it got to our turn, the lady asked us if we have any dependants. She asked us to wait and called us after some minutes to sign our COPR and she said: "Congratulations, you're now permanent residents of Canada". She returned a copy of the COPR, got our address and told us that our PR cards would be ready in about 3-4 months (due to COVID situation). She gave us a form to use should we need to change the address for PR card delivery and a flyer on SIN application. Next was to get our check-in boxes and take pictures then we proceeded to border control where we submitted the customs card. The guy directed us to another place. Because we ticked that we have a fish product (ground cray fish o), the officer opened our GMG bag and I had to explain what palm oil is; what it is used for and what it is made from. She was confused and just decided to leave the matter. LOL. We gave her our list of accompanying goods (2 copies) and goods to follow - I made the list on excel and included estimated values in CAD. They issued us a document that we can present while bringing in the goods so that as not to pay customs duty on them. She walked us to the door, congratulated us again and said "Happy New Year"! - wow! that was the first 'Happy New Year' I heard in Canada. At MMIA, it was all the officers that were greeting us - just so to get a tip. We waited for about 30 minutes for our ride (family friend to arrive), the cold slapped my face immediately I walked out of the exit doors. Chai! And they said it's not even so cold now. Day 1 of quarantine was for some WhatsApp calls, MacDonald's and a Chinese meal - because the poundo yam someone ordered for us was cancelled *angry*. We were jet-lagged, so we slept very early and woke up in the midnight - luckily it was right on time for my Nigerian church service, I just joined the New Year thanksgiving service on YouTube. Yesterday, I optimized my LinkedIn page and did more calls - telling Canny people that I have come o - I need all the connection and advise now. Stepped into the snow today, chai! Me, a village boy o. LOL P.S. the pounded yam and egusi soup got delivered last night. Thank you for reading. Canny land seniors, I greet una o. Please point me to any group for people in Durham region, Ontario. Thank you 100 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by joy4ogba: 1:00pm On Jan 04, 2021 |
im interested in joining, i reside in ontario We have an Ontario Telegram Group, but strictly for those that have landed. Send me a PM when you land.[/quote] 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by TheCapitalBand(m): 2:00pm On Jan 04, 2021 |
Ugh, I’ve missed landing stories. I wish you a wonderful time in Canada. miolad20: 10 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by jbach: 4:32pm On Jan 04, 2021 |
Congratulations bro! Good news for everyone hopefully !How were you able to pay the courier return fees for your passport? I should be expecting mine soon too. Cheers and happy new year! miolad20: 6 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Salientjoe: 4:42pm On Jan 04, 2021 |
Good evening Seniors, I got my passport back recently after my approval and I am trying to fill the arrival form for Memorial University as I intend to travel around 29-31st of January. I noticed it is essential to have an accommodation to move into after the isolation period. Kindly help if you're at the St. John campus and you have a shared apartment available, or you are going there and hoping to share. I'm on a tight budget of 300cad-400cad. Also, I would appreciate it if there is a telegram group I can be added. Thank you. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Flakeyy: 6:09pm On Jan 04, 2021 |
rainazoe: Thank you. I'll tell my host to help me start searching. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Ethelia(f): 10:21pm On Jan 04, 2021 |
Hi everyone, My calgary people, does anyone have any advice or deals on mobile plans? Which is best between Fido, Koodo and Virgin? Thanks! |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by sylokobi: 12:33am On Jan 05, 2021 |
Ethelia: If you are using Shaw home internet, then check their mobile plan. 3 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Salientjoe: 11:35am On Jan 05, 2021 |
Salientjoe: Good morning, I still need help with this. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Summe: 12:20pm On Jan 05, 2021 |
Salientjoe: I just sent my passport yesterday, but I saw on mun website that new international students must self isolate on campus residence, have you tried reaching out to the internalization office? Also, how long did it take for you to receive your passport? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Ethelia(f): 12:23pm On Jan 05, 2021 |
sylokobi: Thanks! |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Getsaved(m): 12:32pm On Jan 05, 2021 |
I am planning to move to Canada. I Need a reliable person to speak with for sincere advise and direction on whatsapp. Please I need your help asap on how to move please |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by sontelme: 12:48pm On Jan 05, 2021 |
KunleSteel:thank you so much. Which courier service did you use please |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Salientjoe: 1:51pm On Jan 05, 2021 |
Summe: Yes, I have. To complete the arrival form as I noted, one must secure an address to stay after self isolating as it's a requirement on the form. See attached
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 9:45pm On Jan 05, 2021 |
Getsaved: CLICK HERE to go to the dedicated express entry thread on NL and thoroughly read the very first post on that page. Its very comprehensive as it contains all you need to know about the Canadian immigration. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ankaravillageng: 10:07pm On Jan 05, 2021 |
Getsaved: Let me offer help since I'm less busy but note that I'm still in the process myself. Not an expert but I can pass on what I know |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Adeanita1: 6:40am On Jan 06, 2021 |
mbhs139: Thanks a lot done |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by BCkeys: 6:52am On Jan 06, 2021 |
If your first place of landing in Canada is Toronto then that will be where your immigration check will be. Try to look for a flight with a long stop over between landing in Toronto and your flight to Edmonton. I missed my flight due to the long line at immigration and they connected me to the next available flight at no extra cost (I don't inow if that is how it always work ) FavourAmachukwu: 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by VeeVeeMyLuv(m): 8:19am On Jan 06, 2021 |
ednut1:u sef! Don't u Know people are reading your comment seeking for information? Is the amount in dollars ($) or naira? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 9:04am On Jan 06, 2021 |
VeeVeeMyLuv:its common sense na. This is a living in canada thread. 9 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by 19CannyMum: 10:05am On Jan 06, 2021 |
Ethelia: Is there Virgin in Calgary? Use any network that offers you the best deal, none is really better than the other per se. Freedom and Shaw Mobile have reduced network coverage but can be very cheap especially if you need a phone and have a cosigner or credit history... Others like Public mobile, Chatr offer only 3G but reliable network and fast enough, also good price, better for when you have your own phone and no credit history. Fido, Koodo are 4G, reliable network and can have good deals sometimes. Just shine your eye and shop around because in this Canada the exact same service one person is paying $45 for, another person will be paying $75. 6 Likes 8 Shares |
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