Hi Guys,

I just found that we can track our PR CARDs using our CIC Account.

Here's the procedure:

1. Login to CIC account
2. Go to 'Link an existing application to this account'
3. Category: Permanent Resident Card
4. Then select which way you prefer. I realized some of these ways don't work so I recommend using 'UCI number and Family name'. I tried others and those didn't work for me. Only this one worked.

Make sure all the information is correct, then you'd be able to link the application.

adun99:
I nèed the cv sample too bukkyolayinka17@gmail.com

thanks ,pls I need the cv sample also please.

nanamm4real@yahoo.com

thanks alot

jyteman:



Actually subscribed to zip recruiter and indeed news letter and also narrow my search on linkedin to canada thats all.

Sample template resume sent .

jyteman:



Actually subscribed to zip recruiter and indeed news letter and also narrow my search on linkedin to canada thats all.

Sample template resume sent .

Feygbe:

tese:


Hi vcole,
Please I am a medical doctor (comm health resident) with a masters in international health (from amsterdam). I just got PPR.....I m moving to Ontario in April. Please do you have any advice about public health jobs or internships that one can do. Like you, I m not looking forward to carer jobs....plus I have not evaluated my masters degree (I only did the MBBS at Physiciansapply)...please which institution should I use to evaluate my masters degree. Thanks

Virt:
Hi Adeza,

Congrats on your bundle of joy

Please what was the process of applying for child benefits? I thought one is only eligible after filing tax returns. Did you file tax returns immediately you landed.

I'll appreciate if you can give a little more detail on this.

Thanks.

Virt:
Hi Rocorleone,

How long does it take to get the international driver's licence in Nigeria. I renewed my Nigerian driver's licence since June and up till now its not ready, so I'm thinking of getting the intl licence if it is processed faster.

yettyopy:
Hello Everyone,

I am new on this platform but will like to render advise to the mums relocating to Canada soon as i moved from naija to toronto about 4 months ago. I have a 6 year old son and a 2 year old daughter. Kids cant start school until they turn 4, so for mums that intend to start work once they get here,
*make sure you immediately register your child in the daycare as most day cares have a very long wait-list .
*Also register your child for subsidy as the government subsidizes the daycare fee which for new comers its mostly free the first year . This also has a wait-list that might take a months.
*For Pr holders , health is free but you are only entitled to a health card after being a resident for 3 months . So if you or your kids have any medications you have been on back home in naija please bring it along or else you will pay a doctor's fee of $65-$100 depending on the walk-in clinic . The doctor's fee isn't inclusive of medication.
*If you are coming in the summer, try to visit the nearest community centres near you as they have a lot of fantastic programmes for adults and kids e.g drop-in for early years, parent relief ,etc.

This is all i can remember for now. I hope someone on this platform finds this helpful .



hi yetty. please what part of toronto do you live in?i've been trying to get people from toronto to respond but they dont seem to be many. can i ask if you started work already and the kind of apartment you have in toronto? thanks

vcole:

Hi. You may wanna PM me because mbbs discussion is always a long and windy one. Lol!

Rocorleone:
So for this road test, will you guys advice I get a trainer to show me rules or I should use my discretion and practice more on road test via knowledge test. Just note I've been driving for over 6 yrs now. I'm good at driving
vcole blackbuddy

jyteman:



Actually subscribed to zip recruiter and indeed news letter and also narrow my search on linkedin to canada thats all.

Sample template resume sent .

Santino1:
Hi seniors,

Please I need your advice.

I have a Swiss issued driving licence and we have a reciprocal agreement with Canada which means I can exchange my Swiss licence for the Canadian licence but there's a catch: My licence has to be at least two years old to get a full G licence otherwise I'll have to take a G2 test.

My problem is I plan to land mid next year and my licence would only be 18-19 months old and I read that you have a maximum of 60 days after landing to exchange. Please what would you advice in this scenario?

Thanks for your anticipated response.

XX01:


What advice would you like to get?

Santino1:


Basically how to circumvent the G2 test and get a G licence with my Swiss licence.

vcole:

Tax returns for the current year are filed between jan1 and april 30th of the following year. So tax returns for 2017 should be filed on or before april 30th 2018. If a pr landed in 2017 then s/he would file taxes next year. For child benefit, you don't need to have filed taxes if you are a newly landed immigrant, the form would explain to you how to declare your income prior to landing in Canada.

Virt:
Do you have the luxury of postponing your landing? say 3 months forward. That way you can attain 24months after 60days of landing.

Apart from the above, I do not see another way around it.

EJIZY:
Please how long does it take to get back our passport,it’s was received in Accra since on the 13th of November and I haven’t seen any update since then.

Santino1:
Hi seniors,

Please I need your advice.

I have a Swiss issued driving licence and we have a reciprocal agreement with Canada which means I can exchange my Swiss licence for the Canadian licence but there's a catch: My licence has to be at least two years old to get a full G licence otherwise I'll have to take a G2 test.

My problem is I plan to land mid next year and my licence would only be 18-19 months old and I read that you have a maximum of 60 days after landing to exchange. Please what would you advice in this scenario?

Thanks for your anticipated response.

Santino1:


Accra Visa Office is taking an average of 20-30 days to process COPR these days.

Blackbuddy:


When you land and the 60 days are up, take your licence to the Drive Test centre and see if you get a waiver on the remaining 3 months to reach 2 years. You could also get a letter from Switzerland attesting to your good driving conduct thus far similar to the letter of good conduct we get from FRSC in Nigeria. You never know till you try and if they don't waive the remaining time, just do the G2 and get to driving. In less than 6 months, you can take the full G.

Santino1:


Thank you Sir,

I guess I'm gonna do as you suggested. It is just so frustrating that I had to pay through my ears to get the Swiss licence and I'm gonna have to pay again to for Canadian licence.

By the way, thanks for the good work. I have benefitted immensely form your (and other senior colleagues) insights.

Rocorleone:
So for this road test, will you guys advice I get a trainer to show me rules or I should use my discretion and practice more on road test via knowledge test. Just note I've been driving for over 6 yrs now. I'm good at driving
vcole blackbuddy

Blackbuddy:


This is very nice of you to share @ballerz. I highly recommend that people join this webinar and also register with Acces Employment at their website for their newcomer services. I am an alumni of their program and attest to the fantastic service.

Newmum0615:
Hi Blackbuddy, I would like to know if the internship/ Bridging programs offered by Acces is free or if it comes at a cost and are the programs available in Ottawa for people who want to be in the Financial Services sector? Thanks.

Ballerz:


1 & 2. Yes Temporary License because they will post the license to your address within 90 days. So the one printed on paper can be used while waiting for the one in the mail.

With your FRSC License, and Letter, you will go for the knowledge test, then G1 road test or G2 road test. The letter makes you skip the waiting times (12 - 18 months before you can proceed to the next level test.) Check page 11 of the manual for better clarification. So with the letter you do the Knowledge Test proceed to G2 road test, pass and collect your G License.

Your Nigerian License is expired. The manual says "If you are a new resident of Ontario and have a valid driver's licence from another province or country, you can use that license for 60 days in Ontario. If you want to continue to drive after 60 days, you must get an Ontario driver's license."

You need to get that FRSC letter to claim waiver for the 2 years waiting time. I had previously posted where You can make a request via email to them. They collected the original of the letter. You must also present the Nig License because they will need to make a copy of it.