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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by toyogirl: 7:19pm On Jun 16, 2017 |
I guess having his laptop as part of cabin baggage wd mean that he is limited to some airlines....eg you won't be able to fly Emirates, turkish airlines et Al...may also translate to longer travel hours (stops)/more cost, varied baggage policies, depending on your kaiya Blackbuddy: 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ayoola03(f): 7:59pm On Jun 16, 2017 |
I dont get wht you r trying to pass across toyogirl: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Gymme(m): 8:00pm On Jun 16, 2017 |
Not sure what the problem is. I reply all pm's sent to me asap. I pm'ed you myself. Hopefully you get the email. Kyaggy: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ayoola03(f): 8:06pm On Jun 16, 2017 |
Thanks boss, really do appreciate ur advice. I mean my hand luggage. most airlines specify a weight not more dan 7kg. Ordinary laptop without bag sef don weigh almost 7kg nd I will still want to keep some other things in the hand luggage.this is my plight o wht do you think boss Blackbuddy: 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 8:26pm On Jun 16, 2017 |
Blackbuddy: Good job bro! |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Blackbuddy: 9:00pm On Jun 16, 2017 |
Ayoola03: Hi boss, for me it was Turkish Airlines and I flew with the laptop in my backpack containing all my original certificates, family documents, some personal effects and my kids jackets. It was bulky but I just hung it on my back after it went through the xray screening. I can't recall if it was weighed but I doubt if anyone will turn you back for weight of backpack. My wife carried her own backpack and 2 of my kids carried back packs as well. We maximized my family size to carry stuff as 5 hang luggages Hopefully, others will share their experience. 12 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by toyogirl: 9:00pm On Jun 16, 2017 |
Passengers flying some airlines can no longer have electronic items bigger than phones as carryon. ...effective March 2017, to America Ayoola03: 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Adiahabasi: 9:02pm On Jun 16, 2017 |
No one weighs hand luggage if its not looking ridiculously out of proportion I.e mega big. The issue is some airlines no longer allow laptops in the cabin,so check with your preffered airline first. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by 40manlappy: 9:06pm On Jun 16, 2017 |
Blackbuddy: Boss, you have got mail. Thanks for the practical insights that you have been sharing on this thread 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by dogice(m): 9:42pm On Jun 16, 2017 |
Ayoola03: From my own personal experience, I think you can get better deals in Canada. If you go to any BestBuy store, ask for open box laptops (these are laptops that was bought by someone else but returned within a week or two). It is pretty much brand new but the box is not sealed in it's original condition but who cares. Plus it comes with the warranty too. You could save a couple of $100 doing this and you can also bargain with the sales guy/girl on the floor. (This was how I got my Mac for a great deal). Also, you can get amazing deals on Amazon Canada/US if you search well and get it delivered to your doorstep within 24-48 hours using Amazon prime option. Or wait till Black Friday or Boxing day to get good deals. There are pretty good deals during this period. Also, when I was school, there was an option to rent laptop for free with our student ID Card (if you are worried about waiting till Black Friday). 23 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by dogice(m): 9:45pm On Jun 16, 2017 |
CanadianNurse: Yeah, Work Permit/Study Permit and Re-entry Visa (Temporary Resident Visa) have the same expiry date. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Kyaggy(f): 9:54pm On Jun 16, 2017 |
Gymme: Thank you Gymme, Replied you already. Let me know when you see it. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by nairacountry(m): 10:21pm On Jun 16, 2017 |
Hi guys, what's the place of international Driver's License? I mean, is it advisable to get this in Nigeria or get the National Driver's License once landed? Thanks |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Gymme(m): 10:29pm On Jun 16, 2017 |
The way you guys are mentioning 200k, 350k on laptop is 'fearing' someborri. Haba! Well, i'm not sure what your specs are but i'm sure you will get better deal in Canada. With the current exchange rate, 350k is over $1,000 and that will buy you a 'moderate spec' MacBook not to talk of Dell, HP, Acer etc. If your money no reach buy new lappy, you can get refurbished one/open box or they could even be on sale ('might' need to wait for some seasons like Boxing day sale, Black Friday etc). This is for people like us that take advantage of sales anyway. ***Oh @Dogice said it all already*** temitope06: 6 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 10:43pm On Jun 16, 2017 |
nairacountry: Whatever you do, make sure you leave Nigeria with your license 11 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Gymme(m): 10:43pm On Jun 16, 2017 |
If you've got one, bring it along. You can use it to drive until you get your Canadian license which requires passing the driving test (road test or a combination of road and knowledge tests) but don't rush to take the driving test when you arrive. Get used to your city and read the drivers' book provided (for free) so as to know the road signs better. Your international license will be verified if it is original so please don't shoot yourself in the leg as some peeps did. nairacountry: 12 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ayoola03(f): 10:44pm On Jun 16, 2017 |
@dogice @toyogirl @blackbuddy and other gurus in the house, thanks for the useful info, now I have a clue on how to go about it God bless you bosses Blackbuddy: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 10:46pm On Jun 16, 2017 |
Ayoola03: I fly Emirates or Qatar airline, they have never included the weight of my laptop to the 7kg carry on allowance. Markab: I use skyscanner for all my trips. 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ayoola03(f): 10:49pm On Jun 16, 2017 |
***Noted*** thanks Gymme: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by boldinc(m): 6:48pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
You can have a laptop bag in addition to your hand luggage in the plane... Ayoola03: 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Ayoola03(f): 12:07am On Jun 18, 2017 |
boldinc: Thanks |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 10:51am On Jun 18, 2017 |
Hello @blackbuddy I sent you a PM, need to ask something personal. Thank you |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by amokemi(m): 5:31pm On Jun 18, 2017 |
I got my visa and copr. I bless God for the successful closure. Not planning to leave Naija till early 2018 though. Thanks everyone, may all our dreams come true. 35 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by jassymama: 5:51pm On Jun 18, 2017 |
amokemi: congrats, please share your timeline 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by nairacountry(m): 9:56pm On Jun 18, 2017 |
amokemi: Congrats! Go live your Canadian dreams and please be a good ambassador of the family you come out of and naija at large. Once again, congrats 15 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Fusion23: 1:15am On Jun 19, 2017 |
amokemi: Congrats, please do check the date your visa expires on the passport and land before that day , cos January next year is like 7 months away, 6 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by pauloverdi: 7:08am On Jun 19, 2017 |
Good morning house. Im applying through the fsw program, and i received my ppr last week, and I'm about to send my documents. Please I need to know if I should fill and attach the imm008 form with my family passports I'm sending. All 4 members of my family are on the original application and nothing has changed as per family composition. Also I need to know if, when filling the imm0008 form, the location fill in as the place I wish to reside determines where I will have to live when I get to canada. I'm a heavy equipment mechanic and madam is a banker. I have a friend in Vancouver and also in Saskatchewan. I'm also thinking of settling in Alberta because of my line of work, but considering that I don't know anyone there yet I'm not sure if I should select Vancouver or saskachewan instead. Experienced guys Please advice me. I'm sending my passports today so I need to know 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by folamingo: 11:23am On Jun 19, 2017 |
My seniors, I know you are more experienced. Please I submitted a black and white photocopy of my nigerian marriage certificate due to the size during my application. Would this pose any problem? Biko so I dont have high BP |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by SlowlybtSurely: 11:33am On Jun 19, 2017 |
folamingo: Not to scare you, but it could. It depends on the officer reviewing your application. Someone has been rejected cos of it. Please, raise CSE and upload the colored scan of the original. You will be fine. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by pauloverdi: 11:56am On Jun 19, 2017 |
pauloverdi: hello friends... please I'm anxiously waiting for your advice... I have less than 11 days to submit my passports. I take God beg una.. I just don't want to take a decision I'll regret... |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by SlowlybtSurely: 12:00pm On Jun 19, 2017 |
pauloverdi: I submitted without the form. Asked around and was told you only need it if your family composition has changed. |
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