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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by chrysto: 5:30pm On Feb 22, 2022
Good evening all,

Please i will like to get intouch with anyone who has accommodation in halifax (nova scotia) close to Dalhousie university.

Kindly mail me as i will be coming around April for the May 2022 session.

Please any help on this will be appreciated .
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by jerryval42: 11:23am On Feb 23, 2022
Good morning everyone,

Please I need advise on the best way to convert my POF to CAD.

I'm thinking of converting about 1M to USD from Nigeria, then convert the rest to CAD using one of these APPs.

Please is that a good option.

Please I need suggestions on the best way to go about it.

I'll be landing Calgary 26th Feb.

Thanks everyone.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by muyiroro: 4:57pm On Feb 23, 2022
Good day fam,

My ecas changed to Decision Made since last week and there’s no update in my GCKEY accounts and no email respect to that .

Pls how long can someone wait below is my timeline:
AR 24 Dec 2020
AOR 12 JAN 2022
Jan 19/20/24 Pal, RPRF payment, MR
Jan 20 ADR schedule A update
MEP Feb 5
ADR Updated Feb 15

17/2/2022: Decision Made

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by dtk: 2:00am On Feb 24, 2022
Hello, You should consider opening a wealth account. You get guaranteed growth on funds, protection from day 1, you take advantage of the power of compounding and you can access funds whenever you want. Also, good if you are looking at funds for down payment for a house or you want to start a business in a few years or you want to venture into real estate investing. Perfect for retirement. I am a licensed wealth advisor, i can show you more details on how this works and set up one for you or anyone interested. You can reach out to me.

affoncad:
hello everybody, please i landed in Canada last month in Toronto as a new PR holder but i need advice on how best to save or invest and not just keep money in bank account and losing it to inflation ....i need advice on how best utilize or invest 30k usadollars that is not urgently needed .i will appreciate any suggestion or contribution ..thank you

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by prettysassygirl(f): 3:48am On Feb 24, 2022
I came to Canada with a visit visa 2021. I got ppr recently,please how do I go about it. I didn't change my address because I felt I was going back to Nigeria after my visit ,I didn't know that my pr application would be completed. How do I go about the passport submission,anyone that has gone through this?

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by seakomol: 4:11am On Feb 24, 2022
[quote author=prettysassygirl post=110492417]I came to Canada with a visit visa Dec 2021. I got ppr recently, please how do I go about it.

My 2 cents;
If i were in your shoes, I would explore presenting an hypothetical case to the immigration office and seek advice as to what to do. Worst case scenario you would return to Nigeria.
Don't attempt to send your passport to Nigeria because it would prolly be in their records and on your passport that you entered Canada.... All the best!!

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by GraciousWords: 9:03am On Feb 24, 2022
prettysassygirl:
I came to Canada with a visit visa 2021. I got ppr recently,please how do I go about it. I didn't change my address because I felt I was going back to Nigeria after my visit ,I didn't know that my pr application would be completed. How do I go about the passport submission,anyone that has gone through this?

Send a webform to IRCC now advising of your new address and wait for further instructions, which may include access to eCOPR portal.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Jonaholorun(m): 9:15am On Feb 24, 2022
Good day great people

If I must buy an Android phone in Nigeria that must also work in Canada (in terms of making calls, internet and all) what are the phones I should go for.

I appreciate your response in anticipation.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 12:04pm On Feb 24, 2022
Jonaholorun:
Good day great people

If I must buy an Android phone in Nigeria that must also work in Canada (in terms of making calls, internet and all) what are the phones I should go for.

I appreciate your response in anticipation.
samsung phones work. Avoid infinix and techno. For some other brands not all models work.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by prettysassygirl(f): 5:04pm On Feb 24, 2022
GraciousWords:


2 options come to mind:

Send a webform to IRCC now advising of your new address and wait for further instructions, which may include access to eCOPR portal.

OR

Return to Nigeria, send passport to a VFS for visa and COPR and return to Canada afterwards.
Okay thanks
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nibray: 5:42pm On Feb 24, 2022
You can send a webform but it might take weeks before you get an update, I will advise you to call IRCC for a prompt response and prepare to go back to Nigeria should need be. You have just 30 days to send your passport I think. Best of luck
prettysassygirl:
I came to Canada with a visit visa 2021. I got ppr recently,please how do I go about it. I didn't change my address because I felt I was going back to Nigeria after my visit ,I didn't know that my pr application would be completed. How do I go about the passport submission,anyone that has gone through this?

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by maziude: 9:12pm On Feb 24, 2022
muyiroro:
Good day fam,

My ecas changed to Decision Made since last week and there’s no update in my GCKEY accounts and no email respect to that .

Pls how long can someone wait below is my timeline:
AR 24 Dec 2020
AOR 12 JAN 2022
Jan 19/20/24 Pal, RPRF payment, MR
Jan 20 ADR schedule A update
MEP Feb 5
ADR Updated Feb 15

17/2/2022: Decision Made

1 day? 3 weeks 1 month?

Nobody knows. Just wait

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Pee2Jay9: 4:54am On Feb 25, 2022
Hello all. Please can a good credit score be achieved from just using credit cards to buy groceries and pay phone bills? Can someone achieve a good score for house mortgage without having to do car loan on credit first?
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 5:24am On Feb 25, 2022
Pee2Jay9:
Hello all. Please can a good credit score be achieved from just using credit cards to buy groceries and pay phone bills? Can someone achieve a good score for house mortgage without having to do car loan on credit first?
yes, it will still enter 700plus without car loans

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by CountVersailles(f): 5:27am On Feb 25, 2022
Pee2Jay9:
Hello all. Please can a good credit score be achieved from just using credit cards to buy groceries and pay phone bills? Can someone achieve a good score for house mortgage without having to do car loan on credit first?
I don't know why you guys are always scared once you hear credit. Credit in canada is different from credit in Nigeria if you know how to use it wisely. Credit is actually good and a lot of people have made fortunes off the back of this. Oga, don't be scared. You can do car loan if you want. You can do anything and not just limit this fantastic opportunity to just "buying groceries and paying phone bills". Just use it wisely.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by buchito1(m): 9:15am On Feb 25, 2022
CountVersailles:

I don't know why you guys are always scared once you hear credit. Credit in canada is different from credit in Nigeria if you know how to use it wisely. Credit is actually good and a lot of people have made fortunes off the back of this. Oga, don't be scared. You can do car loan if you want. You can do anything and not just limit this fantastic opportunity to just "buying groceries and paying phone bills". Just use it wisely.
First sensible comment I've seen you drop since my 5yrs on this thread

Though e still get small K-Leg. But must you always compare Canada to Nigeria Can they even be compared?

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by tmtech: 9:46am On Feb 25, 2022
Jonaholorun:
Good day great people

If I must buy an Android phone in Nigeria that must also work in Canada (in terms of making calls, internet and all) what are the phones I should go for.

I appreciate your response in anticipation.

Make sure the phone has LTE bands 2,4,7,12,13,17,29. These are the bands used by the telcos in Canada. Phones made for Asian markets or specifically for Nigerian market like techno , infinix, itel. Etc, may not have these bands

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by tmeeto: 10:44am On Feb 25, 2022
prettysassygirl:
I came to Canada with a visit visa 2021. I got ppr recently,please how do I go about it. I didn't change my address because I felt I was going back to Nigeria after my visit ,I didn't know that my pr application would be completed. How do I go about the passport submission,anyone that has gone through this?

Go to the port of entry (airport) ask for the CBSA office. You should be able to do your landing there

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Pee2Jay9: 11:15pm On Feb 25, 2022
Thanks for responding.. I'm not scared of the credit system but just asking to learn.. Apart from making payments and using it wisely, by paying off debts before the due date, in order to accumulate points and reduce interest rates for subsequent purchases, can you kindly share other options for using the credit card?


CountVersailles:

I don't know why you guys are always scared once you hear credit. Credit in canada is different from credit in Nigeria if you know how to use it wisely. Credit is actually good and a lot of people have made fortunes off the back of this. Oga, don't be scared. You can do car loan if you want. You can do anything and not just limit this fantastic opportunity to just "buying groceries and paying phone bills". Just use it wisely.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Onlinedoctor: 12:08am On Feb 26, 2022
I need accommodation in Vancouver @UCW. is it possible, pls send a msg thanks
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by maziude: 3:10pm On Feb 26, 2022
tmeeto:


Go to the port of entry (airport) ask for the CBSA office. You should be able to do your landing there

When was the last time you did this?

You don’t just show up at cbsa office without an appointment.

The Op needs to send a webform and will be advised on what to do next.

PS- 2 people I know were in this position. All they did was a webform, IRCC checked, asked for copies of their passports and all that and they became a PR without having to go anywhere.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by username12: 8:36pm On Feb 26, 2022
Hello! I sent you a mail
Dunsin17:
Please who can help with apartment/place to rent in Toronto?

North york area


Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Dunsin17: 8:43pm On Feb 26, 2022
Thanks for this. I've sorted it out
username12:
Hello! I sent you a mail
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by username12: 9:02pm On Feb 26, 2022
I'm in need of accommodation in North York as well. If you have any suggestions, I'll appreciate.
Dunsin17:
Thanks for this. I've sorted it out
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by onyexx: 10:42pm On Feb 26, 2022
username12:
I'm in need of accommodation in North York as well. If you have any suggestions, I'll appreciate.

Same here, landed 2 days ago with my family… been searching on kijiji and rent faster but nothing yet, most apartments I’ve seen, after calling up the landlord they tell you it is no longer available….so why is it still listed na Oga..

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by username12: 12:13am On Feb 27, 2022
Lol. I feel it'll be easier finding accommodation now that you're on ground, than over the internet.
In case you find a useful connect, please let me know. I will be arriving with my friends in April.
onyexx:


Same here, landed 2 days ago with my family… been searching on kijiji and rent faster but nothing yet, most apartments I’ve seen, after calling up the landlord they tell you it is no longer available….so why is it still listed na Oga..
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by chrysto: 4:58pm On Feb 27, 2022
chrysto:
Good evening all,

Please i will like to get intouch with anyone who has accommodation in halifax (nova scotia) close to Dalhousie university.

Kindly mail me as i will be coming around April for the May 2022 session.

Please any help on this will be appreciated .

Please any help on this will be appreciated
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by damzy88: 2:13am On Feb 28, 2022
username12:
I'm in need of accommodation in North York as well. If you have any suggestions, I'll appreciate.
What's your budget?
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by steroid: 12:54am On Mar 01, 2022
chrysto:


Please any help on this will be appreciated

Get in touch with the Association of Nigerians in Nova Scotia (ANNS) and check on Kijiji.com.

There is a housing crisis in Nova Scotia at the moment but you will still be able to get something, although expensive.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by keleto(m): 2:52pm On Mar 01, 2022
Good day house,
Please i want to know the minimum amount required in ones account
as financial proof when applying for ones spouse to canada when you are already in canada on a work permit,
and your wife is in nigeria,

pls is so urgent[color=#006600][/color]
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 3:12pm On Mar 01, 2022
keleto:
Good day house,
Please i want to know the minimum amount required in ones account
as financial proof when applying for ones spouse to canada when you are already in canada on a work permit,
and your wife is in nigeria,

pls is so urgent[color=#006600][/color]
you have a job, no one cares about account balance

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by mrlien: 4:21pm On Mar 01, 2022
Please I need some guidance on applying for the Frsc letter. It seems a lot has changed recently regarding this letter. Please help

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