Ljay17:
Good day great people of Nairaland.
Passport and COPR received this morning.
It’s been a hell of a journey. I give all glory to God Almighty for His mercies

Updated timeline:

OINP Applicant
AOR: 16 Sept
MEP/IP1/NA2: 13 Oct
IP2: 15 Dec
ADR-Height/Eye Color: 15 Jan
PPR: 24 Jan
Passport Sent: 31 Jan
COPR: 05 March
London Visa Office

Good luck to everyone on this journey.

Now ‘migrating’ to the Living in Canada �� Thread.

happytbaby:
You no get liver. . Wish you speedy PPR

Ljay17:
Good day great people of Nairaland.
Passport and COPR received this morning.

xtosync:
Good morning dear e-fam. Please I need you guys to put in your 1 and 2's in something that has been troubling me recently. I just got admission to start my PhD here in 9ja and am currently sitting at IP2 with Nov AOR. MED taking on 30th Oct. So if I am issued PPR I should have till then to leave 9ja. Should I go ahead with the PhD studies or I should ignore the admission knowing fully well that I can't complete it without going and coming back to 9ja? I can't even predict what life in Canada will be like (As in can I do the PhD there with my 9ja degrees -Bsc-Msc-Mphil (Biochem.)). I know life in Canada will be job first, two or more years later school matter could follow and Only God knows. Please I need your candid advice

thekingskiddy:
Congratulations! I was wondering with your ADR for height and eye color. Does it mean that IRCC requires official documentation of applicants' height and eye color?
I am asking because I just filled it in my application based on personal measurements at home. Please can you clarify. Others who are familiar with this should please comment too.
Once again, congrats.

xtosync:
Good morning dear e-fam. Please I need you guys to put in your 1 and 2's in something that has been troubling me recently. I just got admission to start my PhD here in 9ja and am currently sitting at IP2 with Nov AOR. MED taking on 30th Oct. So if I am issued PPR I should have till then to leave 9ja. Should I go ahead with the PhD studies or I should ignore the admission knowing fully well that I can't complete it without going and coming back to 9ja? I can't even predict what life in Canada will be like (As in can I do the PhD there with my 9ja degrees -Bsc-Msc-Mphil (Biochem.)). I know life in Canada will be job first, two or more years later school matter could follow and Only God knows. Please I need your candid advice

flyboi1:


Ultimately, the decision still resides with you. I'm sure during the course of your PHD program, you will have breaks. if you are financially buoyant,and you get Copr , you can travel to Canada, do your landing rites and travel back to finish your studies.

This is just an option. others can help with other viable ones.

Ethelia:


Go ahead with your PHD. When you get your PPR you can go for a short landing before coming back to complete your PHD. Do you anticipate your PHD taking more than 2 and a half years to complete?

#my2cents

xtosync:
Thanks for the quick response I really appreciate you. PhD duration is minimum 3years and Maximum 5 years in my school. I finished the MPhil from same school so I kinda have everything in place - Supervisor, research topic and familiarity with the process from A-Z. So I believe I shouldn't be spending more than that 3 years on it, God willing. I just have this silent fear that having a PhD from 9ja MIGHT be useless in Canada.

happytbaby:
PHD in Nigeria takes like 4 years if I am correct, he will not be able to meet the required number of days in Canada if he insists on completing that PHD.

My advice@ xtosync is to forget the PHD, as far as I am concerned no be school we dey go for here walahi, do not waste your time getting frustrated with the educational system here. Except there are other factors ooooo, Canada may be tough settling in and all that but you will be fine.

My advice is to get there, look for PHD openings as a permanent residen , you may work whilst you apply for positions and you may still work while doing the PHD....

GlitteringStar:



For the police certificate update, read this.


For the Russia PCC, read this post.

Ljay17:
Good day great people of Nairaland.

Updated timeline:

OINP Applicant
AOR: 16 Sept
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COPR: 05 March

SLEEKCHIC2:
All new immigrants who have received their PR and intending immigrants who are either in the pool or yet to apply should check out this site.

www.immigrantcircle.com

They cover every aspect from immigration to pre-arrival and so many other things. You all owe me stout when you get to Canada.

Sleek

Ethelia:


I understand your fears but I don't agree that a PHD from Nigeria would be useless in Canada. It might not put you on equal footing with other PHD holders in Canada but atleast you wont have to start from bachelors level (I hope I'm making sense...)

The choice remains yours but a bird in hand is worth 5 in the bush. I don't think you should just reject the phd. Atleast accept it first and start.... No one knows what might happen tomorrow. Canada might pass a new law stating you need to spend 1 year out of 5 to renew PR

happytbaby:
PHD in Nigeria takes like 4 years if I am correct, he will not be able to meet the required number of days in Canada if he insists on completing that PHD.

My advice@ xtosync is to forget the PHD, as far as I am concerned no be school we dey go for here walahi, do not waste your time getting frustrated with the educational system here. Except there are other factors ooooo, Canada may be tough settling in and all that but you will be fine.

My advice is to get there, look for PHD openings as a permanent residen , you may work whilst you apply for positions and you may still work while doing the PHD....

Ljay17:
Good day great people of Nairaland.
Passport and COPR received this morning.
It’s been a hell of a journey. I give all glory to God Almighty for His mercies

Updated timeline:

OINP Applicant
AOR: 16 Sept
MEP/IP1/NA2: 13 Oct
IP2: 15 Dec
ADR-Height/Eye Color: 15 Jan
PPR: 24 Jan
Passport Sent: 31 Jan
COPR: 05 March
London Visa Office

Good luck to everyone on this journey.

Now ‘migrating’ to the Living in Canada �� Thread.

xtosync:


Thank you for your input. I am not very confident if I could get a PhD opening in Canada easily with a Supervisor that will be willing to take a PR on. Aside that I am also weary of the cost implication (Even as PR the money fit no be rice and beans I guess when compared to 9ja own). But as you rightly said, the education system is terrible here as evident from the current NASU strike. I just feel it could have been a walk in the park doing it in a familiar terrain since it will be like a continuation from my MPhil. A friend also with MPhil, wrapped hers up in two years and is just waiting for the administrative works to complete 3years before getting her result. I just 'tired o' 9ja no try. Is not that I like book too much but what can one do when that dream job refuse to come if not to dey kill time with studies and books.

xtosync:


I don't usually laugh much, but the bolded got me.

Amen O

Thanks once again. Sharing this out has been really helpful. I guess you're right.

blessings2017:


Bro, the earlier you adapt in Canada, the better for you. In Canada, foreign certificates don't matter much . Even after completion of PHD in Nigeria, you'll still hustle in Canada as a learner because there is no Canadian experience. You can always earn money while pursuing your PHD in Canada (where education better pass Naija sef), not to talk of school loans you can access as well. Tbh, this is a no-brainer for me.

Cheers

Ljay17:
Good day great people of Nairaland.
Passport and COPR received this morning.
It’s been a hell of a journey. I give all glory to God Almighty for His mercies

Updated timeline:

OINP Applicant
AOR: 16 Sept
MEP/IP1/NA2: 13 Oct
IP2: 15 Dec
ADR-Height/Eye Color: 15 Jan
PPR: 24 Jan
Passport Sent: 31 Jan
COPR: 05 March
London Visa Office

Good luck to everyone on this journey.

Now ‘migrating’ to the Living in Canada �� Thread.

Ethelia:


Lo, my point is that you should accept it and start. If when you get your PPR you find out it wont be possible to continue it while retaining your PPR then you can always abandon the PHD and return to Canada. You loose nothing by doing the PHD while waiting to land in Canada to see things for yourself....

Ljay17:


This is mostly requested by London Visa Office. Some folks on here have termed it the ‘Pre-PPR’ ADR. I just inputted the same information I provided previously post ITA. It’s not a biggie.

Cheers

smslive2:
Your CRS is what again?

xtosync:


A big sense you are making here.

In the word's of my Brother "Carry on... You can be the next George Weah. After touring the world and through it all, you might one day come home and be the next president or head NAFDAC. You never know. Your PhD counts 20, 30 years from now at HOME."
The home talk was churning my stomach... I was like, "this 9ja we all wan run leave When I don dey carry the red and white flag with maple leaves already in my dreams." But I felt he also has a point. Everyone has valid points, but I am still at sea. I just wish I know the processes for studies in CAD, if it is going to be as easy or less difficult as admission process, research process and study process in 9ja.

thekingskiddy:

In addition to the suggestions already made, let me add my #2cents too.
I am a bit familiar with the graduate program formalities in Canada and i can tell you that you stand a better chance getting accepted to a PhD as a PR there. The process usually starts with you identifying potential supervisors in your university of choice and contacting them to explain how your work aligns with them and why you are qualified to be admitted to the graduate program (MSc./PhD.). This is usually the hardest stage because you need to show you know the research interests of the professor and that you are motivated. From personal experience, these professors prefer PR or citizens because they cost less in terms of funding compared to foreign students. My point with all of this is that you shouldn't think your chances of gaining admission to a Canadian university are slim. In fact, the opposite is true, especially if you have some publications (which I assume you do, as an MPhil.).
However, since you do not have physical evidence of PR yet, you have nothing to lose and all to gain by accepting the PhD admission you have at hand. Then when the PR comes, you can re-evaluate your options.
If I were you, this is exactly what I would do. I hope this helps.

Regards.

Kingkong101:
I am about to file in application for Canada PR. During my NYSC, I serve under a ministry which in turn deployed us to a construction company and we were paid every month by the company aside the normal allowe from federal government..

My question is, will it be advisable to include the NYSC experience year in my application for Canada immigration..

Pls I need your advise..Thanks

thekingskiddy:

In addition to the suggestions already made, let me add my #2cents too.
I am a bit familiar with the graduate program formalities in Canada and i can tell you that you stand a better chance getting accepted to a PhD as a PR there. The process usually starts with you identifying potential supervisors in your university of choice and contacting them to explain how your work aligns with them and why you are qualified to be admitted to the graduate program (MSc./PhD.). This is usually the hardest stage because you need to show you know the research interests of the professor and that you are motivated. From personal experience, these professors prefer PR or citizens because they cost less in terms of funding compared to foreign students. My point with all of this is that you shouldn't think your chances of gaining admission to a Canadian university are slim. In fact, the opposite is true, especially if you have some publications (which I assume you do, as an MPhil.).
However, since you do not have physical evidence of PR yet, you have nothing to lose and all to gain by accepting the PhD admission you have at hand. Then when the PR comes, you can re-evaluate your options.
If I were you, this is exactly what I would do. I hope this helps.
Regards.

olajide21:


Countless December AoR have gotten PPR. Some Nigerians and some non Nigerians. IRCC does not issue PPR chronologically (I wish they do). Even some February have received PPR. Are December AoR?