Hotstepper:

@tunnytox and Liss, thanks for your reply
I will do everything in regards to youth service and not the k-leg cuz I believe that's being corrupt and Nigerians always think that its when you steal money or a politician, u den become corrupt.
Liss, I did Int. development Studies and its only the execs. that stay here and peeps like me sent to any developing country
I have plan B (I'm Canadian born) but I am optimistic that things will work out

been reading ur post, and i must say im totally impressed. I advise u to just give it a go and explore ur areas of intrest in nigeria. u gat nothin to loose anyway since ur canadian born.
It seems ur passionate abt nigeria . good luck

Hotstepper:

@tunnytox and Liss, thanks for your reply
I will do everything in regards to youth service and not the k-leg cuz I believe that's being corrupt and Nigerians always think that its when you steal money or a politician, u den become corrupt.
Liss, I did Int. development Studies and its only the execs. that stay here and peeps like me sent to any developing country
I have plan B (I'm Canadian born) but I am optimistic that things will work out

@dancewith, wen was the last time u went to Brampton? you will be suprised to see Brampton of 2day

I am glad for you. At least that's settled just in the event that you do get tired of naija.
I quite agree about the corruption thingy but I bet you'ld reconsider the "do everything as regards youth service" if you were posted to states like Plateau, Gombe, Maiduguri or something. Ain't nothing wrong in safeguarding yourself o, sis.

My one advise would be, feel free to serve but pls. ensure you are posted to a place were your life or limp isn't at risk, abeg. Nothing wrong in looking out for yourself if your Govt. won't do so!

dancewith:

@ Tunnytux, is there any special reason why you would wish to settle in Brampton? I lived there for eight months and always get this feeling is a village. too lonely and kind of deserted most times!

Nah, not Brampton of now, still doesn't appeal to me though but for a different reason. Good for tunnytox, large Nigerian community for networking.

tunnytox:

@Hotstepper
Yes I do have some friends in Canada, one of them have agreed already to accomodate me for a short period and to assist in putting me through for the first few weeks. Anyway, my plan is to spend just 3 weeks and return to the UK after which I'll be looking for job through websites. I am planning to travel around august/sept so i'll keep you informed so you can give me those websites as soon as i'm ready.

You have good plans and look good to go especially with support from friends. My accountant is a hardworking naija dude and is not doing badly in his private practice. The date of your finally move is dependent on you as you should get a job pretty fast especially with your UK exposure.
Leave a note here if you still need info beyond what your friends can volunteer; my family lives in the city above Toronto.

@Liss, thats for watching out for me, really appreciate it
Well, peeps that studied abroad get to choose where they want to serve. As much as people will see it as a plus, I dont cuz I do not think there should be special treatment and divison, instead NYSC should be mindful of states they post people which I think they are beginning to do now with the whole Jos crisis. In fact, 2 yrs earlier, I said I was going to serve in the same Jos.lol I know I dont want to be in Abuja or Lagos but certainly a safe state I have not been to before. To prepare myself, I visit every year and all

@igbonla, hmmm, what city in particular does your family stay? Vaughan, Woodbridge, Thronhill, Richmondhill?

Hotstepper:


@igbonla, hmmm, what city in particular does your family stay? Vaughan, Woodbridge, Thronhill, Richmondhill?

Vaughan.

@igbonla, oh wow, hope u dont mind me asking, where exactly cuz I stay in Vaughan 2

Hotstepper:

@igbonla, oh wow, hope u dont mind me asking, where exactly cuz I stay in Vaughan 2

really? Weston/Major Mac, where are you at?

@igbonla, oh wow, right at my back/beside me , lol
I'm at Jane and Rutherford

Hotstepper:

@igbonla, oh wow, right at my back/beside me , lol
I'm at Jane and Rutherford

damn! you are so close! So I can't send a pm here??

@igbonla , how do you mean?
@all , any update  yet?

Hotstepper:

@igbonla , how do you mean?
@all , any update yet?

I meant you live so close to where I live; I could be at your place in 5 mins. Then I was wondering how to pm you.

@igbonla, oh, is that what u meant? nop probs, lemme know

Hotstepper:

@igbonla, oh, is that what u meant? nop probs, lemme know

HS, nowhere to send you a pm here. Can you let me know how else to get msgs across to you?

:p

ok, got it. you can remove it now.

kool

@ Canuck,

Well said! I have been thinking about this Canada immigration thingy for years but I have never applied bcus until my chances of success are like 85%, I don't intend to apply. The rules have been specified and if I don't meet the requirements, why bother? That's my thought, anyway.

For now, I read up on everything I can to aid me (on & off) when I do actually apply. So I can have great chances of making it. Plus, the money requirement is crazy! And would not want that to stop me, so for now I'm saving, investing etc so as to make over the necessary amount required .
I wouldn't wanna start so low (like washing dishes and crap) so I have to make sure I have enuf money to get re-certified and get a good job.

BTW, can you please provide your own experiences in Canada, like how easy it was for you (or otherwise) to settle down, get a job, ur children's schools and stuff,

@canuck, good one, u can join us oo since u r in TDOT, lol
@Liss, make sure you work atleast a year b4 u apply, be optimistic about it
I think Canada immigration is the best among US and UK self,
wen u come, we yarn about it ok

@Hotstepper,

Been working for about 3 years now. Just that the period it takes to process a PR is worrisome. Saw on cic.gc dat it could take like 78 months! Been downcast since then. Will take ur advice and be more optimistic now. Just trying to get enuf money before applying maybe thru school or sumtin.

Anywayz, all I am learning is gonna help me for sure.

you have been working for 3 yrs now in Canada?

Of cos not! Still in Nigeria. Just saying what's been holding me back from sending my immigration is all.

@Liss, try and work for at least a year here and apply under "Experienced Class" which is designed specifically for International Students who studies in Canada and people outside with specific skills, well, keep reading all the options and see the best one, You will make it

Hotstepper:

@Liss, try and work for at least a year here and apply under "Experienced Class" which is designed specifically for International Students who studies in Canada and people outside with specific skills, well, keep reading all the options and see the best one, You will make it

Thanks for that. Read about the Experienced class but how we both it won't be an easy thing to do except I get in as a student and work for a while. Or is there a way one can work in Canada for at least a year without having gone thru school?

By work, I don't mean Live-in caregiver o! I think my best option is thru school from all I have seen and read.

@Liss, I thought u said u will soon finish your 8 months program in BC or abi am mistaken here,

Lol, U r mistaken o! Probly, sumone else's post. You know you are one of those who responds to queries on Canada so check other posts on Canada to check who might have posted that.

hehhee, that's true, I now remember who the person is
If you are still in Nigeria, look closely to the PR one then
What's your career path if you are working now or what you studies?

The PR one It takes forever!!! to get it. I am in the Human Resources field o! Currently doing my masters degree sef in H.R. Was thinking of getting registered as a CHRP while here so as to help increase my changes of good jobs when I get there. But I think the field is becoming saturated in Canada, not sure though.

Anywayz, keeping my fingers crossed cos I have started checking out some schools that offer graduate certificate studies in HRM.

I dont think it takes forever, situations defer and u can apply now and just wait, u can never tell what will happen
Are you studying in the UK? under the Experienced Class, is HR among their listed high demand fields?

Yes, it is as it is under the skilled Type A (Professional occupations). Am studying in University of Lagos. Dont wanna lose on both ends if u get my drift, hence, my masters in Nigeria.

oh kool, if its listed there, plz apply fast fast ooo as people in that field get their paper processed fasted, in fact within a year
I advise you apply, how much is it to apply sef?

Are you suggesting I apply under the skilled worker class (PR)? Cos I don't fit under the Experienced Class since I have neither studied nor worked in Canada before.

It is the waiting period that stops me from applying 4 PR which why I am thinking of the certificate studies in HR route which will enable me under the experienced class.