lebest:
Just a matter of time....
Canada is my target., hopefully a help will come.

einsteino:


Thanks alot. Good thing is I came mentally prepared for the challenges, time is all it would take. I am not in any way ruffled, the survival job pays enough to sort out my bills and keep some decent savings for goals, only thing is that it takes a part of me with it.

Yeah she basically wanted canadian education/credentials or canadian experience to substitute. The unpaid co-op is pretty much a volunteer kind of thing, I start out this week and in a couple of months I'd have some Canadian experience, references and network in my field. Hopefully, that helps. All the same, I am bent on starting a masters or diploma soon, it has always been one of my todo. My objective is to ensure that in the end I cross all their T's and dot their i's. its their game, I wouldnt nag about the rules, my preoccupation is doing all I can to win.

Nice to learn you are a Super Lioness, who knows we may have met. may our roar never turn to meow.

GlitteringStar2:
@DawnM024, submit the required documents and any other supporting documents, dot your I's and cross your T's and her application will be approved. You can read this--- https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/apply-visitor-visa.html


@DaisyEze, I'm really sorry. I've been so busy. I've replied though.


@Ethelia, congratulations dear.

DawnM024:
Hello,

**Silent follower awaiting PPR

Please i need a bit of information. How do i get a TRV for my retired mum to enable her land with me or shortly after to ease settling down post PPR?
I am more worried about proof of ties to home country, lack of travel history and the fact that i am funding the trip- hoping that shouldnt be a problem.

Please if there is anyone who has had a parent over in short while after landing or alongside, i would really need your guidance.

@glitteringstar2....you referred to your mum in your landing gist, sorry to probe, was she on TRV?

Thanks alot

salford1:

Caveat: Info given on this thread are not absolute.

Nobody knows it all, and we all learn everyday. People here give information based on their experience. If you have any info (contrary or in support), please do not be reluctant to share, so everyone can learn. We can give contrary opinion without getting into a feud. Blessings2017 you quoted gave a contrary opinion without getting into a feud. We all learnt lots from his reply.

If everyone kept information to themselves, or shut down and keep it moving, this thread would have been dead a longtime ago.

salford1:

Caveat: Info given on this thread are not absolute.

Nobody knows it all, and we all learn everyday. People here give information based on their experience. If you have any info (contrary or in support), please do not be reluctant to share, so everyone can learn. We can give contrary opinion without getting into a feud. Blessings2017 you quoted gave a contrary opinion without getting into a feud. We all learnt lots from his reply.

If everyone kept information to themselves, or shut down and keep it moving, this thread would have been dead a longtime ago.

joo2018:
Sis pls, always contribute don't waka pass.

In the multitude of counselors there is safety. The more diverse the experience, the better we will be prepared. We can always disagree while having a discussion.

TheCongo2:


The law is the irrefutable statement of fact

It isn't everything that you see employers doing that is in alignment with the law.

As I have repeated it a number of time on this thread, to survive in the workforce in Canada people have to be their own lawyers.
People should familiarize themselves with the labor law and the Human Right code of their province of residence.
Each province has websites that provides details of the Human rights code and labor laws. The labour laws deal with pay, working hours , working conditions while the human rights code deal with discrimination issues.

You will be surprised how many employers in Canada whose internal policy is made of 1 or 2 lines that go against the law. Almost all employers in Canada would do something illegal. Given that most employees ignore the laws, nobody will ever find out the wrongdoing done by many employers. And often times even those employers don't know that their policy and procedures are illegal until they are face with a court case. Just as with immigration cases, dealing with the Human Right Tribunal or labor law is designed as DIY (Do it Yourself).
Unfortunately, when it comes to challenging the employers, most employees think they need a lawyer to file a complaint. (The same way many Nigerians think they need a agent for visa application). As a result of this, many illegal policies and practices set by employers are never challenged and will never changed.

I was once terminated by a major banking institution because they expected me to do something to which I objected. Based on the company internal policy, there was nothing wrong with what I was asked to do. However, based on the Ontario Human Right code (that I am very well vexed with), I was within my rights to object to that particular task. And when the employer terminated me, I initiated a complaint with the Ontario Human Right commission. We had a mediation before the trial. Under the mediation, the member of the Human Right Commission made it clear to the employer that the termination was unlawful and they would most likely lose the case if we ever went for trial. The mediation was the best option to resolve it.

To settle the case, the employer initially offered me $5000 which was a far cry from what I requested.
The employer indicated that when I started working for them I signed a form stipulating that I could never sue them for more than $5000. Then the member of the commission showed them again in the law that under the Human Rights commission that signature was void given that the employer can't make an employee sign a form to limit how much an employee can seek as a remedy in case of human rights complain. This employer was a major banking institution with big paid lawyers who didn't seem to know much about the Human Right code. Anyway, I accepted 60% of the amount that I original requested which was way more than the $5000 they wanted to give me. I was further told that this was a good settlement given that if we had gone for trial it was unlikely I could get that amount even if I had won the case.

I could go on with another case but I am on my way to church. But, I would save it for another day.

I just want to say that it isn't because you see employers do thing that you would conclude that it is acceptable. I repeat, if it doesn't go along with the Human Right code or Labour law of your province, it is ILLEGAL. And most employers in Canada would do 1 or 2 things illegal until someone challenge them with a court case. This is what the Human Right code labelled as institutional racism.

That is why I always urge each person to be his own lawyer. To keep up with the update of the Human Right website and Labor Law website of their province.

einsteino:


Thanks alot. Good thing is I came mentally prepared for the challenges, time is all it would take. I am not in any way ruffled, the survival job pays enough to sort out my bills and keep some decent savings for goals, only thing is that it takes a part of me with it.

Yeah she basically wanted canadian education/credentials or canadian experience to substitute. The unpaid co-op is pretty much a volunteer kind of thing, I start out this week and in a couple of months I'd have some Canadian experience, references and network in my field. Hopefully, that helps. All the same, I am bent on starting a masters or diploma soon, it has always been one of my todo. My objective is to ensure that in the end I cross all their T's and dot their i's. its their game, I wouldnt nag about the rules, my preoccupation is doing all I can to win.

Nice to learn you are a Super Lioness, who knows we may have met. may our roar never turn to meow.

rainazoe:

Please give me steps on the Baby process from A to Z please.

GlitteringStar2:
Post-Landing Experience (Part 2)

vcole:
@adiepena I see you’ve gotten good responses to your questions. I just wanna chip in a lil bit.
It’s never easy to relocate with kids and I can’t even say that there is a perfect age to do so with less stress. Your decision would be largely based on assessing your personal emotional, physical and mental capabilities as well as your preferences. One thing to note is that since your kids would not be with you, you would not be eligible for child benefit or gst/hst credits. For quite a number of new immigrants with kids these come in handy in the initial period of settlement. In addition, being in a licensed profession often requires being willing to take on survival jobs or chart an alternative career path.
Full day school hours for us are 8:30-3:30. Kids would usually have half day Fridays ending at 12:30 or just go to school on alternate Fridays. There are also teacher professional development days aka PD days and other days when school is out but parents still need to work. Kids will only be allowed to stay home at age 12 after taking a mandatory course. So, in a nutshell what I’m trying to say is to emphasize what @salford1 said that daycare is always a factor to consider until your eldest turns 12. For now, you’ll most likely be looking at a circa $700-ish monthly child care bill for both kids with subsidy approval. That would cover before and after school for your first and full time Dayhome for your youngest. It’s really not a bad amount as child care costs go. Some government funded bridging/work experience programs actually cover your child care costs for the duration in which you are enrolled in the program.
It is a lot to handle 2 kids, and the decision ultimately lies with you. If you think you can cope, then it’ll be challenging but it is doable.

jelmusboy:
BORING LANDING GIST, PART II



The job hunt starts... Bye guys and thanks for reading my boring gist

wholesomegrace:


Special thanks @TheCongo2. God bless you. I sent you a mail last week. Still expecting your response

Estac:
My stale landing gist. Plz pardon any typos cos I typed this out on my phone.


I arrived Lagos on Monday afternoon, instead of Sunday which was my original itinery. But thank God I arrived safely. I landed Lagos and somewhat regretted our decision to stagger our landing. After living the easy life for just one week, I no wan do Lagos again. I sat thru last night's episode of Lagos traffic for over 3 hours telling myself "you could have been in Edmonton now but just Lukatiu". Anyway, now I can't wait to go back home.

Estac:
Oga Salford, you are right on both counts.