Newmum0615:
I need help bringing my recently re-issued driver's license over from Nigeria please. If there is anyone coming in soon from Lagos to Ontario and is willing to help, please PM me. I am humble please. Thank you.

Philippians4v9:
Yes you will get a tax refund, most new immigrants who started working in the middle of the year most times get all their taxes back

Barryston:
I only booked to Toronto what can I do now?

Newmum0615:
MY LANDING STORY…a long one.

“Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step” ---Martin Luther King Jr.

…and my journey to the Maple leaf country began.

nkay1888:
hello please I’m also microbiologist. Have a masters degree and 2 years experience in the food industry. Please what type of bridging programs did u find out. Just got my PPR, will be moving in May.

Hi @salford1, I've not had much experience in the laboratory as a microbiologist apart from the experience I got during my 6 months SIWES training out of school when I was in 300L. The work experiences I've had over the years are;
1. Program Assistant in an NGO (maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS related)and;
2. Currently a data analyst at a maternal and child health hospital. That being said, my plan is to go back in line with my course of study my focus being on food safety/quality assurance and i've actully thought going back to school to take some courses will do the trick.

The reason why I brought up the question was because I've always been told that Microbiology isn't a professional course even when my friends and I discuss about the inability to secure a job at a hospital as a microbiologist as a medical laboratory scientists is given preference over us and wanted to know if same applies over there.

I wouldn't also mind taking some courses to fit back into the NGO world ( WHO,UNDP and the likes) as it was such a breeze working with those innocent mothers and children. And please don't judge me because I asked about fitting in as a microbiologist and now diverted to working in an NGO I'm just keeping my options open here.

And thanks to @vole and @winterpeg for chipping in

simiolu1:


Your friend should read up on DoorDash... That's all the validation he needs.

Theokleia:
Pls dear people of God, I nee your help oh.
I think I started looking for job too early.
I applied via Zip Recruiter rather casually oh.
This evening I got mail for interview.
It's a customer service representative - consultant.
Actually the salary was what attracted me it's $60-80k annually.
Pls can this job role be done virtually?
I actually just submitted my passport [color=#770077][/color]

amdman:
TESTIMONY TIME

So I have been 6weeks in Canada and I can say that God has been so faithful, so much so that my greatest challenge many a times is making the best choice amongst many good options. Here are a few highlights:

Starting a Business
Participating in Acces' Entrepreneurship Connections has been very helpful in getting to understand how things work here. My business' niche is highly regulated, so there is a lot of work to be done. Lots of useful contacts made. Looking forward to Business Day 1.

Finding Work
First week of February, I decided to start job-hunting so that bills will be getting paid. Before the week was out, I got and resumed at this interesting job at an Airline Servicing Company. Also got an RBC invite for an info session and interview. Aced it and got an offer to resume at RBC this February as a fulltime staff. They will be bearing the cost of obtaining some certification that I require. Today, I got another offer from TD Bank...but RBC's offer appears better, and I love the atmosphere at RBC's head office where I will be working.

Finding Accommodation
This has remarkably been easy. When I needed to move from Airbnb to a more permanent accommodation, I found a lovely place in Toronto where the Landlady didn't care about my newness to Canada. No job reference, credit check or guarantor required and rent is paid month to month (not first and last as is usually required). Now because of my new job at RBC, I need to move to Mississauga. Guess what? A Canadian friend connected me to a couple in Brampton that have a furnished 1-bedroom basement apartment for rent and we agreed on a month to month rent of $625 CAD! For a 1-bed apartment within GTA! Amazing!

There are so many other things to be thankful for in this new place called HOME, and it can only get better.

TIP: Doing as much research as possible before landing is important to hit the ground running.

Nuel182:
Can someone on a study Visa, use their new Nigerian drivers license in Regina almost immediately
And what would they be required to submit for verification..
Thanks!!!

Theokleia:
Pls dear people of God, I nee your help oh.
I think I started looking for job too early.
I applied via Zip Recruiter rather casually oh.
This evening I got mail for interview.
It's a customer service representative - consultant.
Actually the salary was what attracted me it's $60-80k annually.
Pls can this job role be done virtually?
I actually just submitted my passport [color=#770077][/color]

patwears:
Anyone in ottawa or plans to come who need information help can ask will be glad to help.

Francent:
For any lawyer or anyone that has gone through divorce route , Pls i need an answer to this question

is it mandatory that a couple must officially separate before divorce in Nigeria? Is there any paper work to show for it , or is it possible to file for divorce right away once a fellow wants out of a marriage.

olajide21:
So somewhere in Canada. This is how we cool our pot of stew!... make all of una do enter #OurCanada

iPopAlomo:




Hello bro... Can I send you a PM...??

Newmum0615:
Part 2:

Catch ya guys later.

sammyengr:
Where are my people in Winnipeg Manitoba
Please help your brother

cashhip:
Yes you can, as far as you are a registered student. You dont need to submit anything.

Nogen:
Beautiful landing stories @ newmum0615 , amnman and our engr. Congrats on your wife's new job,engr. Amnman, congrats too.

May Canada continue to favour you all .

Francent:
For any lawyer or anyone that has gone through divorce route , Pls i need an answer to this question

is it mandatory that a couple must officially separate before divorce in Nigeria? Is there any paper work to show for it , or is it possible to file for divorce right away once a fellow wants out of a marriage.

vascey:


Guys pls help out. 8 months post AOR and 7 months and counting since my file was sent to Accra Visa Office. They haven't even touched it with a long stick (that stick u use in getting a dead rat out from under the bed).

So please sign and free us.

vascey:


I know this thread is not for annoucing PPR. But considering the fact that I solicited for your assistance, I feel obligated to tell you all that I got my PPR last week. I'm thankful for those that responded to our call. I look forward to joining our greats on this thread in providing valuable insight to those who need it. Currently planning a March landing (not soft landing) and will be reaching out to some of you for assistance. I hope my request will be met with the same fervor and favor this thread is known for.

Merci

amdman:
TESTIMONY TIME

So I have been 6weeks in Canada and I can say that God has been so faithful, so much so that my greatest challenge many a times is making the best choice
There are so many other things to be thankful for in this new place called HOME, and it can only get better.

TIP: Doing as much research as possible before landing is important to hit the ground running.

vascey:


I know this thread is not for annoucing PPR. But considering the fact that I solicited for your assistance, I feel obligated to tell you all that I got my PPR last week. I'm thankful for those that responded to our call. I look forward to joining our greats on this thread in providing valuable insight to those who need it. Currently planning a March landing (not soft landing) and will be reaching out to some of you for assistance. I hope my request will be met with the same fervor and favor this thread is known for.

Merci