dogice:


Haha, they hardly offer a credit card to newbies because you do not have a credit history. That's very normal. If you insist on getting a credit card with them, you could get a prepaid credit card. So you put money inside, spend it and pay it back in order to build your credit.

Also make sure you pay your phone bills on time. After about 6 months to a year, you should qualify to get a proper credit card.

Ronnie1984:
Hello all
Am new to this thread and just reading some of the post has proven to add alot of underatanding to the process. God bless u

Pls i will like to ask a few questions just for clarity and would be grateful for answers
1. Since 2015 i have stayed in the UK for about 3months and when i went to america i stayed for another 3months and that was in 2016. Does it mean i have to get pcc from these countries since my travel history will show it?

2. My brother who is also trying out the immigration thingy has been in america for more than they stamped him in? Pls how does this affect his application and probability of selection. Also is it better for him to come back to nigeria so his passport shows he is back?...

Pls i will appreciate every imput i get on these pudding issues
God bless

TheCongo2:


When I first read your comments, my first intention was to get a voice recorder to go around the City and let Londoners address your concern. But, then I realized I wasn't going to be able to upload the voice file on nairaland.

The person who told you that London is filled with Hispanics and very low class immigrants didn't paint the correct picture of London to you. London is by far what that person had described to you.

First of all, Canada is not the States. You will never find a congestion of Hispanic immigrants anywhere in Canada like you would in the States.
Do you know that Mexicans don't need a visa to enter Canada? Nevertheless, a lot of Mexicans would prefer going through the trouble of risking their lives by paying thousands dollars to smugglers to cross the US border illegally or to jump the wall between US and Mexico all for the sake of living in the United States. For reasons known only to Mexicans, they don't want to come to Canada where a visa isn't a requirement to them. And a trip to Canada by plane would be safer and cheaper to a Mexican than paying smuggler to enter the States illegally. I don't think there is any place in Canada where you can hear the Hispanic language on an ongoing basis unless you go to a Hispanic Church or involved with Hispanic people . I never heard Spanish on the streets of London from random people.

If someone told you that he had seen so many Hispanics and very low class immigrants in London, Ontario, I can only see one thing: This person was staying at a homeless shelter in London. The homeless shelter is the only place that would fit the description of the London that was painted in your post. Not only the shelter is the place you would meet many new comers (mostly refugees or asylum seekers) who are trying to settle in London or in Canada but also Canadians who for one reason or another had lost everything and are trying to get back on their feet.

Anyone who has full time employment in London, regardless of the job type, would be aware that the work force in London is mostly made of white. You were given an incorrect picture of London by someone I strongly suspect had never got involved into the fabric of live that makes the City of London. A colleague friend of mine who is French Canadian (white) had always complaint to me that London is the first city she had ever lived in that is so full of white people. She is used to diversity. She was born in Montreal and had lived in a numerous cities in Canada and in Bordeaux, France. According to her, London has the highest density of white population per square inch in Canada.

London, Ontario, is the only place where I have seen African immigrant single mothers purchase their first homes. I went to school in New York City, I had been to Montreal, Toronto and it is close to impossible to see a single black mother purchase her home in those cities. In London, Ontario, I didn't see just 1 but a good number of them. As a matter of fact, almost everyone I know who had moved here had been able to purchase their first home.

By the way, where are you located if you don't mind me asking?

Canadianfly:

Nope. Don't think so. Many people have gotten PR without even ever boarding plane prior to that. In fact eh this whole FBI pcc thing makes me regret carrying my behind up and down the place. I for just be exempt from this wahala

chigrad:
Good day all. I want to know if a married lady can apply as being single,with two kids accompanying. Documents has not been changed to husband's name yet. But there's a marriage certificate from the court. Is this safe to carry out. Pls I need an advice. Thank you

Remxyj:


Thanks.... so how long dose it take to get a response from them concerning where an application is being processed?

Remxyj:


Please how una dey find out where your file is?

Remxyj:


God is indeed Faithful.... Are you a single applicant with no travel history? Cos your timeline is amazing and I tap into that grace and favour

MrsBee:


We Sydney club members are many then. Hahahaha.

40manlappy:
Some abbreviations:

AVO - Accra Visa Office
PCC - Police Clearance Certificate
FSW - Federal Skill Worker
EE - Express Entry
ITA- Invitation To Apply
PPR - Passport Requirement
MR - Medical Request
POF - Proof of Fund
CRS - Comprehensive Ranking System
NOC - National Occupation Clarification
AOR - Acknowledgement of Receipt
PER- Positive Eligibility Review
COPR Confirmation of Permanent Residence
PEI Preliminary Evaluation for Immigration
AOR   Acknowledgement of receipt letter.
BDEC Background Decision
CC    Credit Card
CHC   Canadian High Commission – refers to the Canadian embassies, Visa offices, and Consulates.
CIC   Citizenship and Immigration, Canada – the umbrella body which governs both CIO and local CHC offices
CIO   Centralized Intake Office in Sydney Nova Scotia – where you sent your application. Sometimes it is mentioned as CIU (Centralized Intake Unit).
DD   Demand Draft (Bank Draft / Certified Cheque / Money Order)
ECA   Educational Credential Assessment
ECAS   Client Application Status, an official CIC service which allows to view the status of your application on-line
FD    Fixed Deposit
SLU Second Level Update
FILE BF'D TO   File Brought Forward date
FINDEC   Financial Decision
FOSS   is a central database of applications
GCMS   Global Case Management System
IMMCAT   Immigration Category
JD   Job Description
M01-M07   level of Medical assessment. M01 means perfect
MEDDEC   Medical Decision
MI Ministerial Instructions
MR   Medical Examination Request
NCR   No Criminal Record
NOC   National Occupation Classification
OREQ   Other Requirement
PCC   Police Clearance Certificate
PER   Confirmation of Positive Eligibility Review from CIO
PI    Principal Immigrant
POF   Proof of Funds
PPR   Passport Request
PPS   point at paper screening stage
PS    Prescreen (another explanation is Paper selection)
PSDEC   Paper Selection Decision
RPRF   Right of Permanent Residence Fees
SEC CRIM   Security criminal
SELDEC   Selection Decision
SS   This spreadsheet
SW1   Skill Worker 1
UCI   Unique Client Identifier, an 8-digit identification number. People usually get it from CIC in a PER confirmation
VO    Visa Office
RBVO   Received by Visa Office
XREF   Cross referenced applicant
PR- Permanent Residency
NA Not Applicable
IP In Progress (1 or 2) and refers to the status of your background check
NBG Next Step is to Conduct a Background Check
BOWP Bridging Open Work Permit
PGWP Post Graduation Work Permit
CSIS Canadian Security Intelligence Service

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I hope this helps

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B7VzfcNbdQFvQl9RcERPcXVXNG8?usp=sharing

They contains practice questions.

I an writing mine this Saturday.

Happylassy:
Had similar situation, meds passed May 18. They dont test for Hep B, but they will ask if you have it. We answered yes! but it is not an issue as its negative antigen (that means you cant pass it on) and if the viral load is less than 2 million so you are a healthy human being.

All the best.

NB we did test at IOM Ikeja

ajiifixing:



Bro,
My timeline is similar :

AOR - 22nd July
MP - 2nd August
NA/IP1 - 2nd August
NA2 - 3rd August.
IP2. - ?

Please do you know where your application is? I was told mine is still at CIO.
I am also expecting IP2 or PPR by God's grace.

ebho:
Hello Fam.

Timeline progressing

AOR - 21st July
MP - 1st August
NA/IP1 - 1st August
NA2 - 3rd August.
IP2. - 10th August.

God is Faithful.

Temas:
hello house... good job in all doing here.. I didn't believe until I have a close pal who just got his ppr...

please help a brother here.

MSC computer engineering... Turkey

bsc physic edu... unilag

ccna. Cisco
mcitp... Microsoft.

age... 33

7 year working experience.. 2year abroad+ 5 in Nigeria.


do in have a chance..

debris:
I tried the EE I scored 375 with my Bsc and 2yrs work experience though with a low score in Ielts 5.5 the NOC I actually wanted to apply is in NOC C.

What do you guys thinks like there are no much chances for NOC C as I mainly see NOC A& B with much request

yimiton:


Thanks for the congratulatory message. I wish I hadn't paid, but I have and been studying like I'm preparing to make first class in rocket science.

I'm so excited, you'll think I just got a PPR. LOL

Noviolence:
Same here.(NA2 since 25th July).
Will update soonest!

iambube:
Congratulations once again. I asked earlier if ur gckey was approved before u recieved the pick up mail. I got my passports and copr for myself and two dependents on monday. I noticed one was the passports was not stamped but the COPR was included in the package. So i called accra to complain and what i was told got me really pissed. So i called cic canada and they called accra while i was put on hold. The nice lady told me she was very sorry and shocked because there was nothing wrong with my application from their end and my application has been approved since i got the PPR mail. Accra then mailed me and told me to return the unstamped passport,copr and the mail they sent. I have to spend another 46k for their error in accra. No apologies from accra for their incompetence. I hope no one has to experience this and maybe PR visa's would be done in Nigeria later in the future. Accra visa office behave as if Canada is a part of Ghana when u call or message them.

dupyshoo:
You are obviously losing about 20 points cos of age. With BSc, good IELTS score, 3 year work experience and less than 30 year old, you can get 441.

MrsBee:


NA2 since 26th. Fingers crossed. Keep us posted please.

Ajujuju2:
Na wa ooo. Just barely away 24 hours and iv missed like 5 pages. Hiaaaan.

On the bright side, Heaven heard our prayers and granted a rain of PPR's.
CONGRATS @blingyrie @freeradicals, @wotubambam @wura7 and ors!
I de jealous una sha. Esp @freeradicals wey submit after me. �����

@mummyjaygirls... U sef congrats again on confirmation of Permanent residence.

Heaven please the rest of us as waiting. Perfect all that concerns us in perfect time!����
Ps: I wont mind that perfect time being "early in August". My soul don reach Canada, na empty shell de naija. Ds body done tire for bad road and generator noise. To show say i don ready to receive your gift of PPR, I don use travelpaddy search flights, use google streetview search for house, I don even de gather documents for RBC account. Baba, I just de naija to collect salary to kill time.
Baba God... Show yourself!

AMEN!!!

Blackbuddy:


Please pardon the delay in replying. The training programs could come in the form of those organized by settlement agencies, bridging programs and/or internships.

Let me illustrate based on my experience and research with examples;

Access Employment, http://accesemployment.ca/index.php/working-in-your-sector

They have great sector specific training programs which help internationally trained professionals to understand the Canadian work environment and prepare you for focused job search. They aid with resume writing, interview prep and most importantly, networking. Please use the link above to research/contact them

COSTI, http://www.costi.org/programs/employment.php

They extensive expertise and experience in operating successful employment programs aimed specifically at assisting internationally trained individuals to obtain meaningful employment. Please see their link above as well.

Career Edge, https://www.careeredge.ca/for-job-seekers/register-iqp/

They assist experienced newcomers by connecting Canadian employers to job seekers through a paid internship. Following the internship, you are better equipped to tackle the wider job market and may be retained by your employer on a permanent, elevated basis.

YMCA Employment Services, http://ymca.ca/What-We-Offer/Employment-Services

Their programs are more general in nature for those who want opportunities in lower level work opportunities or trade occupations and youths. They also have placement opportunities, mentorship and one on one support.

Dixie Bloor Neighborhood Centre, http://dixiebloor.ca/employment-2/job-search-workshops-for-newcomers-to-canada/

They have short job search workshops which are designed to help you identify steps to reach your employment goals and understand specific occupations in Canada. They also teach you how to get connected with mentoring programs, job development, business directories etc.

Dufferin-Peel’s Adult Education Centres, http://www3.dpcdsb.org/programs-services/adult-education/work-experience-co-op-programs

They offer a range of training programs that provide development in professional and language skills with co-op placements.

Newcomer Center of Peel, http://www.ncpeel.ca/index.php/services/look-for-employment

They also have training programs.

The Mentoring Partnership, http://www.thementoringpartnership.com/mentoring/mentee/

A great way to get guidance from a professional working in your field of experience, I am a registered Mentor with this organization.

For general newcomer assistance, how to learn about child care assistance, to do your taxes, general job search, how to register for things available to newcomers, try Centre for Education and Training, https://www.tcet.com/newcomer-info-services/locations

This is not an exhaustive list please but just a few quick examples of where you can go to get assistance in the GTA, Ontario. For those outside Ontario, please check here and research your target province and city, http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/services/index.asp

Once again, everyone please pardon my late responses to your personal messages. I'm humbled by your messages, good wishes and prayers and I will try to keep up with the requests for info and tips as time permits. I know we can all succeed and our journeys will end in praise.

ebho:
Hello Fam.

Our timeline so Far

AOR 21st July
Med passed 1st August
NA/IP 1 - 1st August
NA2 - 3rd August.

God has been faith full

Yooku:


Hi Blackbuddy,
The specialized training for internationally skilled persons you referred to in the above post, is it one of those bridging programs or the ones organized by the settlement agencies for potential PR's coming to Canada? Can you throw more light on these programs and your opinions on which ones are best for the various categories of skilled workers coming into Canada? Thanks for being helpful as always

MrsBee:


NA2 since 26th. Fingers crossed. Keep us posted please.

temitope06:
***UPDATE***

Just Checked my CIC account now and guess what i saw?? Yes, absolutely Nothing!!!

Day 83 and these a**holes haven't done sh*t. NA2 since 1999. Now preparing for life in 9ja fully.

Winter has truly come, everything is frozen including my application. Rotten VOs, I hate Canada more than the Nigerian Politicians. If you're a VO and you're seeing this, Eat a big bowl of Sh*t, you gobshite.

Happy August in advance fellas.

Dammiehar:
For the benefit of those planning to use spouse's SOA/joint account with spouse as POF. Someone just got this from IRCC

Blackbuddy:


Hi, see my reply above. Hope it assists you.

Xopoh:
Hi everyone,

I have read through every comment in this thread and i have not gotten any reply that answers my burning question about migrating to Canada.

I am 23,male, a university graduate(2013) with 2+ years work history and i VERY VERY Much want to leave Nigeria for Canada.

TheCongo2:


maternal, you are a bad boy