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@zandora @dupyshoo

Welcome back! It's exciting to have you around again. Trust you are both doing great

zandora, can't wait to get those tips

Thank you @everex, BeardedTraveler, write2obi, jboixxx, rookidmart, Gptech

@lacord5

I think this issue should not be flogged unnecessarily. Apart from "doing as they do in Rome", asking people to drop phone numbers may earn you a ban. Unlike other forums like Canadavisa, Nairaland neither support nor encourage promotion of Whatsapp groups and soliciting of members from the forum. We must appreciate the fact that many who have benefitted immensely from this thread also have reservations about it too.

However, it is not possible to stop members from joining groups outside the forum to aid the attainment of their objectives. IMO, it is a personal decision. To be honest, I belong to a post-ITA Whatsapp group outside Nairaland but I will never come here to promote it or solicit for phone numbers. Besides, it has nothing to do with Nairaland.

May our Canadian dreams come true...

@Adeniyitob I advise that you modify your post and remove your phone number.

Looping: perks, optionese, eyoiba, LordSebastian, Boss13

write2obi:
All POs have their own postal code, go to the PO you want to receive your item from and ask them of their postal code.

Thanks bro, I did not put any postal code in my shipping address. Would that be a problem?

ewerex:
They are kind of too forward in that General post Office. Just because they have large space to operate they hold on to your item and demand more from u when it come to phone and also they will open file for u to know how many times you have come there to collect phone.
I have to change PO to U.I and I can say they are fantastic.

Thanks bro. How does one know which PO his order will go? Is it possible to determine which PO to pick from? I mentioned Dugbe because I used a Dugbe address for my shipping information.

cc: jboixxx, Gptech, fibonacci2526, Dam5reey

elfmann:
Search bro..temitope..he was the guy I argued with on it until he provided it.

Thanks, not that I needed it; didn't know that it has been posted here already

elfmann:
I learnt it is after AOR and not ITA. I saw the link too.

Please share the link so that all can take note. Cheers

Dam5reey:
Forget that sorry abeg...
In other news... To all fellow whos Dispatched overseas on 14th

On my way to Post office on Friday...

Thanks.

Has anyone here used Dugbe General Post Office in Ibadan to receive parcels recently? What has been the experience?

MissShakara:
Good day all.please I have 2 questions.

1. I am using fixed deposits certificates and tbills as pof. Do I need to add my statement of account? If yes, I intend to print an 18 months statement as that will show the origin of the pof. Is it okay?
2. I worked in a law firm for 18 months. Then moved to work freelance with a fellow lawyer who has a registered consulting firm. I used those noc and years from the 2 firms to earn points in crs. Now I have ITA am having a rethink about the second company as the company is no longer in business but the owner agreed to write the required references for me.
Now my dilemma is should I go ahead and apply with the 2 firms? Or should I remove the 2nd firm entirely and use only the first law firm and reduce my years of experience to just 1 year. Gurus in the house please come to my aid. Thanks

1. There is no harm in doing that. IMO, it only makes your POF more credible.

2. If you have used your years of experience from the 2 firms to earn points, you are required to provide references for them. Note that only 3 years is needed to get the highest points available under employment.

boldinc:
You are safe... That won't matter anymore after you have your ITA...

Congrats everyone...

cc: dannio

perks:
I personally don't think it's a wise idea to create a different group for post ITA. The reason is dat post ITA questions answered here will assist those coming behind. Also, those that may not ve ITA yet may still able to answer ur questions. For example, am not even in d pool yet but I ve answered alot of pre n post ITA questions here n even over d phone.

I feel you bro. Using this platform to spearhead such groups has always been discouraged.

merrymum:
Troublemaker

Really? How? Ayam a gentle man naw

@lacord5 Please don't ask members to drop their phone numbers here. Apart from being a violation of Rule 22, it is also not discreet and safe. Send a PM instead.

joyuzo:
Hello Bros,pls I need confirm about our personal belongings at test venues and how we could safeguard them.Im Having My Speaking Test Today in Lagos n Other tests next Thursday. Success to All of Us Speaking today and writing next week. Gods Grace.

When I retook mine early this year, sealable polythene bags were provided by the British Council staff. This was where I kept my phones and wallet and the bags were left in their custody. For the speaking test, I left the phones and car key in custody of their staff as well; in fact, you would be required to drop everything except your passport. There were no issues at collection.

I believe similar provision should be available for you too.

@dammysanmi Welcome bro

tayonani:
Pls what is d difference BTW EE and PNP? Cos I learnt EE is fast and what re d requirements?

This question was just addressed on the previous page (459) by miella. Let us encourage the e-fam by not asking questions whose answers have been provided already.

Simply typing "crs calculator" inside the search tool at the top of this page would have taken you to this link http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/crs-tool.asp

princetom1:
Ndo, Pele, sorry. Great lesson we have learnt through u now, dou costly.

Bros, what is the story please? Seems I missed it

See timeline of the flipcase that I ordered below. Parcel has been at the processing center since May 11 yet no call!

Your parcel has arrived in the country of destination.
Destination
Nigeria
Nigerian Post
Origin
China
Arrival at Processing Center (Country code: NG)
2017-05-11 11:40:00 [GMT+8]
Arrive at destination country
2017-05-11 11:40:00
Despatched to overseas (Country code: NG)
2017-05-08 19:31:43 [GMT+8]
Depart from transit country
2017-05-08 19:31:00
Hand over to airline
2017-05-03 22:00:00
Received by line-haul
2017-05-03 14:48:17
Shipment information received
2017-05-03 10:03:00
Outbound in sorting center
2017-05-03 09:48:17
Inbound in sorting center
2017-05-03 09:18:17
Accepted by carrier
2017-05-03 01:29:09
Waiting for pick up
2017-04-30 08:19:32
Shipment confirmation
2017-04-29 10:19:22

cc: Gptech, fibonacci2526, jboixxx

sammyacbxyz:
Yeah bro. Still got high spirit. I am on 401 and patiently waiting for next 2 draws. Tired of IELTS. Accepting NOI and submitting for OINP insha Allah this week tho

All the best bro

akolz:
...any prediction on what the next CRS cut off will be...and when will the next draw come up

There are 5 Wednesdays in May, so I expect that there would be at least one more draw before the month ends, possibly 31st May. However, IRCC is very unpredictable; they may decide to hold another draw next week Wednesday, 24th May and not hold any other until June 7th OR hold draws on both 24th and 31st May. Interestingly, they held draws on a Thursday as well as a Friday recently.

Scores may come as low as 407/408 or as high as 422/423, IMO.

However, what I have written above are mere predictions, only our "ogas at the top" at Ottawa (IRCC) can say with certainty

Beem4cupid:
I think point drop doesn't affect after AOR but affects pre AOR. So buckle up and submit ASAP, so either way u will be okay

cc: dannio

Hope15:
My estimation was based on the fact that about 1,710 guys already scored 421 and higher, leaving CIC to get about 1,300 from the 411 - 420 group.

Nice job bro. Your prediction was the closest, you almost hit it! I will look out for your analysis just before the next draw

Well done @miella

dannio:
l am on 417 by next month-birthday,l will drop by 5 points.Hmmm l need some fresh insight on handling this.

Since you should get ITA today, I don't think you have to worry too much. Start gathering documents so that if possible, you can submit before your birthday. I have read something similar somewhere but I am not sure if it was upon ITA or AOR but I suggest you play safe.

cc: Babachi, LordSebastian, debbiejosh, Beem4cupid, merrymum, Demo213, boldinc, Arcayo, Adiahabasi, SlowlybtSurely

sammyacbxyz:
Heartbreak. lol. Congrats to ITA recipients

The current trend seems to be two steps down, one step up...

Keep your spirits high bro. The trend seems to be in the range of +- 7/8. Next draw may be 407 or 408. Cheers

dannio:
man na wao 415 !

Congrats bro

Beem4cupid:
415, its official. Congrats to recipients

Wow! Congrats to all recipients. May next draw favour 407/8

Hope15:
Therefore, expect the minimum CRS cut-off to be around 414 in the next draw

If they are looking at issuing at least 3,000 ITAs today, it could even be lower. Of course, we must remember that more people would have joined the pool between May 13 and now. Otherwise, I would have projected 410

They have summarized it by stating "The score distribution may change as people submit new profiles and other profiles expire."

Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of May 12, 2017
CRS Score Range Number of Candidates
601-1200 229
451-600 704
401-450 7,019
441-450 229
431-440 245
421-430 303
411-420 2,248
401-410 3,994
351-400 22,066
391-400 3,581
381-390 4,331
371-380 4,524
361-370 4,768
351-360 4,862
301-350 15,653
0-300 2,821
Total 48,492
The numbers in this table reflect the total number of people in the pool overall, a few days before an invitation round. The score distribution may change as people submit new profiles and other profiles expire.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/express-entry/rounds.asp

merrymum:
40manlappy: Ocho okwu 1 of nairaland!

My sister, which one is "ocho okwu"?

Ayam not understanding. Maybe they have not made up their mind yet...

lacord5:
No draw yet?

Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system #62 – May 17, 2017

The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, pursuant to section 10.3 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, gives the annexed Ministerial Instructions Respecting Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry System (May 17, 2017).

Ottawa, May 17, 2017

AHMED D. HUSSEN
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration

MINISTERIAL INSTRUCTIONS RESPECTING INVITATIONS TO APPLY FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE UNDER THE EXPRESS ENTRY SYSTEM (MAY 17, 2017)

Determination — number of invitations

1. (1) For the purposes of paragraph 10.2(1)(b) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the number of invitations that may be issued during the period beginning on May 17, 2017, and ending on May 18, 2017, is X,Bleep.

Required rank

(2) Foreign nationals who, on May 17, 2017, at 13:XX:XX UTC, have been assigned a total of Bleep points or more under the Comprehensive Ranking System that is set out in the Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System, as published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on December 1, 2014, and as amended from time to time, occupy the rank required to be invited to make an application for permanent residence.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/mi/

optionese:
You are the hero for sure. Why did you use ICAS?

I guess you wanted to quote @1stNumeroUno

bellong:
Option 1. If they have up to $500k, they can apply for business stream visa.

Option 2: The wife with B.Ed, does she have experience in teaching? What is her experience in?

Thanks boss for your response.

1. They don't have up to that. In fact, their estimated net assets that I mentioned earlier (AUD$185,000) is majorly into properties (buildings, land, etc) not liquid assets but they are willing to sell them to raise cash if there is any green light for their proposed relocation bid.

2. The wife has B.A English, not B.Ed that I stated earlier and has 8 years teaching experience.

Looping: Bninz, mctowel01

@hordunayodt: Congrats! Please, do you think someone with experience in poultry farming but with no relevant Agric. degree can get positive assessment if he nominated an agro-related profession?