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Dammiehar:
The thing fear me oh, cos I have a job like that and salary was paid by hand. the company have also closed down, if I am asked to provide something like that what will I do?

Each application is unique. The fact that they asked from "A" does not mean it will apply to "B". IMO, if it gets to that, tax clearance, pension statement, etc, may be provided in lieu with a well-written LOE.

Bimpsy99:
I can confirm that WES evaluates HND as two or more certificate. I learnt IQAS doesn't

Thanks @Bimpsy99

miella:
He has evaluated them and the result was "One certificate as diploma(3 years) and the other post graduate certificate(1 year)". So he is confused on the option to choose

Cc: bigbroda

Now I get it, thanks miella. Had to check his initial post.

@bigbroda, I guess you have your answer already. It's ok to go with option 3 when filling your details for your HND qualification based on WES evaluation.

miella:
This is wrong. Check this link http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/eca-conversion.asp


Important notice: One must be for a program of three or more years.

ECA assessment results:

A three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree

PLUS any of the results in the sections below (not including secondary/high school), or:

Post-Bachelor's Certificate
Post-undergraduate certificate
Post-Bachelor's Diploma
Post-undergraduate diploma
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate with a focus in [area of concentration]
Postgraduate certificate
Postgraduate Diploma
Graduate Diploma with a focus in [area of concentration]
Graduate diploma
two-year Postgraduate Diploma, specializing in [name of discipline]
two-year Bachelor’s after degree with a focus in [area of concentration]
one-year Postgraduate Certificate in [name of discipline]
one-year of graduate study with a focus in [area of concentration]
Dual Bachelor’s degree (four years)


@40manlappy, optionese, elfmann, Boss13 et al, what is your view on this?

Cc: bigbroda

Going by what I have read on the subject, OND and HND may be equivalent of "2 or more certificates..." if evaluated together. Let those who have gone through the process confirm.

cc: Jetspeed, Bimpsy99

Beckyhopeful:
Please my people kindly help me torchlight this matter.
AOR is first week in May 2017.I want to resign from my current employment this month to do other personal stuffs.I am just wondering if CIC contacts my employers after I have resigned to know if I am their staff as I used them in my application.Am I just being paranoid.

There is no need to be unduly worried.

IRCC may or may not contact your employer. Even if they do, it can be confirmed that you were in employment as at the time of AOR.

Are you the principal applicant? I think I have read somewhere that if the status of the PA changes, IRCC may need to be notified. You can Google this and see what comes up.

Worst case, you may raise a CSE upon resignation. Let's hear what the more experienced members have to say on this.

cc: Gymme, debbiejosh, vcole, Blackbuddy, dupyshoo

bbaby84:
IELTS results for the 25th May 2017

PA (Hubby)
L 8.5
R 7.5
W 7.5
S 8.0

Mine
L 8
R 8
W 7.5
S 8.5

WES evaluation completed on June 2

We are diving into the pool immediately.
Thank you everyone! I've learnt almost everything from here ( I do my research here and there but the wealth of information here is fantastic)

Congratulations! Dive, infact, plunge into the pool immediately

@vcole You are sighted!

pelmmy:
Morning all, nice thread. Read thru some of the comments and was really impressed with hw well pple are informed about this Canny dream, as for me I'm awaiting PPR, but really nice seeing some constructive comments here. Kudos to u all

Congrats in advance for your PPR. Please share your timeline with us

Zilifish:
40manlappy what if u get a very good job or govt contract. That will pay u at least 1.5m monthly..will u abandon ur profile?

May give it some thought if you increase the offer by 1000%

On a serious note, not doing it for the money so I doubt that your offer would make me abandon this Canny quest. I want a saner environment, access to better healthcare, work-life balance and a better standard of living; all for myself and family.

Am I asking for too much?

optionese:
Arrogant or not, not my concern.All I know is I am going to canada

ymummy234:
@Erhnie @40manlappy @lordsebastian

dont mind me oh, its the waiting game that is beginning to confuse me (and i never even start)- guys pls advise how did you pass time without checking your profile everyday - trying to soak myself doing house research via kijiji, job research, owambe parties and small small travel within Africa - this waiting game is killing - cant sit still at allllll

@40manlappy

It is not easy my sister but life must go on

You can use the period to research on life in Canada generally so as to have a realistic outlook of the proposed relocation i.e. province/city to reside, housing, jobs, cost of living etc

My wife and I decided not to log on to our IRCC account until medicals. It has not been easy but so far, we have been successful on that. Tbh, it is not easy not to think about it

Ehrnie:
@40manlappy - any update as per your medicals...?

Just checking......

Waiting patiently bro. I projected 60-65 days based on current trend for FSWO. Thanks for checking on me

ymummy234:
I meant 4th of June which was just yesterday - july kwa

I was wondering too. Was about to ask

vcole:
Below is a screenshot of the IRCC's latest guideline for POF as regards eAPR applications submitted from January 2016 and beyond. Please let ALL persons take note of what it says. I am quite uncomfortable with the recent notion that your required funds can be in a name other than yours. While it may be "acceptable" for the pof to be in a spouse's account, that is a discretionary decision that the VO chooses to take. It is NOT the guideline.

Also find below the IRCC guideline for lock in date for age. Someone brought this up earlier and it may not have been noted by ITA hopefuls and recipients. Worthy of mention is that your age is locked in at eAPR SUBMISSION and not ITA receipt. So if you have a birthday after receiving ITA and before eAPR submission, you would lose 5 points for age and should re-calculate your CRS to be sure it doesn't fall below the cut off for your draw before submission.

Thanks @vcole. Trust you are acclimatizing very fast

@dannio You have got to hurry up bro

MummyJaygirls:
Ok thanks, I didn't attach utility bills but included their pr cards and passports. I would raise CSE in that case for additional docs then.

Wait! Since you have already submitted your application, I don't think you should worry then. Afterall, you didn't claim any points through the relative.

Please, let our more experienced members "put mouth" in the matter so that you don't take an unnecessary step.

cc: vcole, Gymme, debbiejosh

peppers:
Wait o1 Please I do not understand, do i need to attach my siblings documents? I am a single applicant.

Please explain.

thank u

No! My response applies to someone who in his/her application claimed to have a relative in Canada with either PR or citizenship.

MummyJaygirls:
Hello all, did anybody upload utility bills to show proof of status of relatives? Is it an issue if no

I did. It will establish where the person resides.

Provide it if you can. In addition and if possible, add scanned copies of your relative's PR card, medical card and any other document that can prove your relationship e.g. for siblings, birth certificates showing that you have same parents would be fine.

A short LOE may also be a good idea to enable the VO connect the dots.

@ebho Well done!

Austynodv:
Hello guys! Please I don't know if you saw my post earlier. I am thinking of getting an affidavit to declare the correct occupation on my marriage certificate. Will it be sufficient and accepted by CIC? Has anyone ever used affidavit for any of his or her documents for ITA? Please kindly share your helpful insights here. Very much appreciated.

I didn't use an affidavit but what you are planning sounds reasonable.

However, do you have a reference letter or any documentary proof (appointment letter, etc) of the "correct" occupation? I think you can use them to complement the affidavit and a letter of explanation (LOE).

bigbroda:
Nice one! Does one need to get a letter from d pension company again to prove dat one can access 25% of his/her pension fund especially as they are already aware? I think one should just request for his account statement from d company and state it in d LOE dat he has access to 25% of d fund few months upon resigning provided by d pension act. Dis might b a good option especially if d pension coy isn't ready to give any letter.

Bros, I didn't​ imply that it was needed but remember that the "burden of proof" still lie on applicants. I don't think we should simply assume that the VOs are on the same page with us on this.

IMO, it's all about "packaging", and above all, God's favour.

Now that it appears that VOs are aware of the basic provision of our Pension Reform Act, this is just an idea for anyone planning to add 25% of pension balance as additional support for POF:

If your PFA refuses (most would anyway) to give you a formal letter addressed to IRCC on the issue, just send an email to their customer care unit to inquire on how and when you can access 25% of your pension balance.

They will likely reply confirming that you can apply for it 4 months after you are out of employment. Since the mail should bear your PFA's contact and the respondent's signature, just print out the email and add it to your pension statement supported with a LOE.

NB: This is my personal opinion.

Boss13:
Good to know Secondary School Teachers are top Skill experience. However, I am not so sure about Youth Service. I was looking at the 6 months accounting. If NYSC is considered as employment, good enough. I know periods, when one is a trainee is not considered as skilled work

If he can get a reference letter that will cover the NYSC period (1 year), maybe he can claim Secondary School Teacher.

cc: curllygee, eddycross

peppers:
Hello everyone, please assist with That part that states what I v done in 10 years do I state NYSC and university there? It will not still be up to 10 years except I add my other jobs to it but I don't have letter for them and don't intend to get.
I have university from 2007-2011 (four years course but did diploma 2007-2008 and bad 2008-2011, I submitted both docs to WES for them to evaluate to four years), nysc from 2012-2013,( i worked in between 2011-2012 but I can not get letter )and work from 2013-date. I also have gaps in between the years.
Please advise

Put jobs that you can't get reference letters for under the "personal history" section. Where you have gaps, put "Unemployed" there. Make sure there are no gaps!

You should be fine if you can get reference letter for your present position which is more than 3 years already.

Wumiadeaj:
I have hnd in Accounting, I have ACA, i have MBA too, pls when filling MBA do they request for speciality or something cos I picked entrepreneurship back then, I started working as an audit trainee in 2004 after NYSC, I then did a contract job with one of dis big 4 audit firms between 2005 to 2007, moved to another audit firm in 2008 as an audit senior, started working as accountant in 2008 and av worked with two companies as accountant till date. Can I feel NOC 1111 as my area and then feel accountant wherever my profession is requested while I support with letters from all the companies I have worked.

Specialty doesn't matter when it comes to evaluation. Your MBA would most likely be assessed as equivalent of a Canadian Masters degree.

Note that 3 years work experience gives you the highest point for that section. You may move others to the personal history section when you get ITA and filling your e-APR.

So if you have worked up to 3 years or more in your present employment, that should be sufficient. Otherwise, you may have to obtain a reference letter for the previous employment. I don't think there is any harm in obtaining all if it's not too tedious for you.

Check the job duties of your proposed code (NOC 1111) and see if it matches what you currently do. Google can very helpful here.

tollu:
Thanks for sharing your knowledge about BC, much appreciated. We have our sights set on BC, Surrey specifically. Our options are still very wide open but we have Surrey on the top of the list basically because it has the second largest population in BC and less rainfall than Vancouver. So, not too strong reasons and we can easily change our minds.

Do you have any information about the place? Thoughts, ideas?

P.S This is also open to anyone who has got information about BC. Thanks so much.

*modified

So you are thinking about BC too?

We have given it some thoughts too but we want PPR to land first before making a final decision.

While waiting for Gymme to share practical insights, see what I came across below.

http://www.surrey.ca/6554.aspx

http://www.surrey.ca/community/3609.aspx

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surrey,_British_Columbia

temmyo:
Please lawyers in the house who have done their ECA, did you evaluate your llb or your b.l , or both?

Read through the posts of a member named iphie25. I think either @perks or @optionese too.

@joyuzo Congrats

@Itee Did you raise a CSE just before you were contacted or you didn't do that eventually?

bbaby84:
Use the updated version .
@40manlappy submitted the schedule A with his application you can ask him what to do.

I didn't submit schedule A with my application and didn't have any reason to. Guess it's a case of mistaken identity.

cc: toyogirl, sehawale

@vcole, SlowlybtSurely, Gimme: Any ideas?

Ehrnie:
Thanks for this info brov...very helpful indeed.

If your AoR was March, I'm sure you'll be getting medicals passed soon...very soon.

Lets know how you get on....

Welcome bro, thanks for the encouragement. AOR was April.

Ehrnie:
@40manlappy...thanks! what's the status of yours? What happens now after medical passed....? Passport Request...?

Lets check-in our progress here...it'll be very helpful.

I am still waiting for passing of medicals.

Next for you should be background check though I learned that each application's journey may be different. The screenshots below gives an idea.

@Ehrnie Congratulations! Following you bumper to bumper

@peppers I can see you eventually got the ITA. Congrats

Collected the second Redmi Note 4 (3G RAM, 32G ROM, SD, Global) that I ordered for from PO today. Colour is Gold. Will try to unbox later...

cc: Gptech, GrandMufti, jboixxx, noobody, fibonacci2526

That's progress @miella

Congrats @cathymia. We dey your back!

Septre:
I have been trying to get my redmi 4a to work with Smile 4G to no avail. Smile uses 800mhz band 20 and redmi 4a supports band 20 but yet it is not working with smile No signal Why is that. Na me dey help people do their own for office lenovo,techno etc provided it supports band 20 it works. I need help oo make shame no catch me

cc: Gptech, GrandMufti, fibonacci2526, rookidmart, Dam5reey, princetom1, noobody, Protein0, jboixxx, iliyande, 40manlappy, write2obi et al

Maybe you should visit their Customer Care Unit. Smile works well on my Redmi Note 4 and the Android version is 6.0.1

Ehrnie:
Thanks for your response.

No, I am not worried about it (for now). It only crossed my mind when Dupyshoo mentioned it yesterday.

AOR was 31st March and nothing has changed since then.

You should get an update soon, perhaps this week. I have read about applicants with AORs of March 30-April 1 who had their medicals passed this week.

Lol @bolded