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seunlara:
Hello seniors
I have questions
1) can a pr get job with the government of Canada?if yes how do you apply and what are the criteria of working with the government?
2) is there any one on the thread currently working with the government ?the person should kindly share is experience and the pros and cons of working with the government based on personal experience
3)I will be landing in January with my toddler . That will be my first time of traveling by air,can anyone or mums in the house tell me how to make my journey easy with toddler and luggage
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3) I wrote about how to manage travelling with children on my blog. Click on my profile to access the direct link. Wishing you a safe landing.

Ifywhyteman:
Please has any landed senior had a situation where they got mail from IRCC, months after landing and settling down, that the passport of one of their dependant or spouse did not meet PR card specification and should retake and send one that meets specification within 30days or risk PR application being cancelled that particular family member. Please information is needed urgently. Thanks

This has happened to a few people I know. Just take your dependant to a passport photo store (tell them what you need it for), take a new one and send it to IRCC. I would advice choosing the option of being able to track it when sending with Canada Post just for peace of mind.

1mole1:
As a lawyer in Nigeria who wants to go into HR in Canada, will I do some bridging courses there or do I have to get a degree there? Are some online courses I can take while in Nigeria to make it faster instead of waiting till I get there?

As you will be crossing over into a new career bridging programs might not be a fit for you. Most HR entry job postings require that you have at least a diploma in Human Resources Management. I would advice that you do the same too as the workplace environment is very different (unionized and non-unionized) when compared to Nigeria. If you are looking to take a course before you arrive in Canada, this would be to your advantage as you will be job ready by the time you land in Canada. There are a variety of universities and colleges you can apply to, ashton college offers both online and in-class Human Resources Programs https://www.ashtoncollege.ca/programs/human-resources-management/ . I hope this helps, best wishes.

Chicituababe:
Hello guys.
Pls i need answer to something dat has been borthering me. I found out im expecting a baby before receiving ppr. Have gotten copr now n will b landing sk on d 6th. Pregnancy will barely 3months. Do i still need to inform cic about it or its ok for me to land?

If pregnancy will be barely 3 months upon landing in Canada then you have nothing to worry about as documentation cannot be issued for an unborn child. We received our COPR before our little one was born. They were cancelled and then reissued after we informed CIC of the new change. We had to upload documentation for our newborn online (passport, birth certificate) and then sent off our passports to get the new COPR issued.

If the case was that your little one was born after you received your COPR (in Nigeria) you would need to inform CIC of the new addition into your family so proper documentation can be issued for landing in Canada. As for you, it sounds like you would be having a Canadian baby. Wishing you a safe landing.

Top101:
Hello house, please I have a question.
we are a family of three and we just got our passports from Ghana. my baby's passport is a US passport which was not stamped but has the COPR attached (from previous posts on this forum, I learnt that is the usual practice). my question is will it pose a problem for my infant leaving Nigeria with a US passport that contains no valid visa, especially with Nigerian and Ethiopian immigration since we plan to travel with Ethiopian Airlines.

No it will not, as long as you have your COPR documentation. we were in a similar situation travelling from Lagos. Here is a link you might find useful for clarifiying this: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1116&top=16

PefHouse:
Good day all,

Has anyone attempted to change mailing address for you PR card, the address I first quoted upon landing has changed and I would like to update it. When I use the online IRCC service, it says my records are not found. I have equally visited service Canada and they just give you a number to call, which does not find my record either. I would not want my card mailed to the old address.

Thanks

We also had to update our address for PR card delivery after getting permanent accommodation. Here is the
link: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/change-address.html We called them to confirm it was updated as well on 1-888-242-2100 (press 2320 when you get through to
get directed to the right department).

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Akingsqueen:
Hello every one.
Please I need your advice.
When one comes into Canada with US dollars and want to open an account, what is the best option?
Is it more beneficial to change it to CAD in the bank or not?

Secondly, it appears I need to get a new phone alongside a sim card as my 9ja phone is not compatible. So which network is more newcomer friendly that wouldn't require credit history and all and also not expensive to maintain?
Please I need advise urgently.
Thank you all.

You have the option to open a US Dollar account, a Canadian chequing (known as current account in Nigeria) and savings account in most Canadian banks. You can change what you need to your Canadian dollar bank account and keep the rest in your US Dollar account.I have listed summaries of the types of bank accounts available here: https://www.instagram.com/9jaincanada/.

Most mobile network companies would sign you up for a contract as long as you have a Canadian credit card. The two main types of contracts are SIM only and SIM with phone contract. I have provided a link to the list of Canadian mobile networks companies on my blog: https://9jaincanada.com/blog/after-you-arrive-6-crucial-steps-to-getting-ahead . I use Fido mobile network, however the province you live in would determine which network you should go for. Shop around after you land and then make your decision from there.

mzjennypher:
Hello everyone pls is it wise to book Airbnb for one month? I intend to stay in Mississauga near square one .landing first week Nov

Yes it is, we booked airbnb for a month before finally deciding where to live. It really helped a lot as we got to know the city before committing to signing a year rental lease. I have written about things to consider and places to look when choosing temporary accommodation on my blog: https://9jaincanada.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-finding-the-perfect-temporary-accommodation. i hope this helps.

Kmgb:
Very insightful, thanks

You're welcome.

oohunt:
This thread is about Life in Canada for immigrants or Permanent Residents.

It is an avenue for people that have emigrated to Canada (with their families) to share their experiences to help future hopefuls.

Kindly share your personal experiences and comments on:

* When you landed at the airport?
* What are the immigration rules to follow?
* How do you carry all that cash with you? For example: a family of 5 will need $25,923.
* Which province did you settle in and why.
* Where you live and why you like it or don't like it? Tips on choosing the right neighborhood, mortgage plans, proximity to work etc.
* How easy was it to settle in, with your kids? How did you go about finding the right schools for them? What is their school system like for toddlers (age 5 and below)?
* Can a mother combine work and taking care of the kids with the husband being in Nigeria?
* What culture shock have you experienced?
* Tips on how to cloth and cope with the cold weather
* Are there Nigerian food/restaurants etc? Are they very expensive?
* Can one start a business (exportation, consultancy) in Canada?
* How much does your family survive on in a month?
* And any other ...

This thread is for Living In Canada. For any questions outside this to go:

Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 13:
(https://www.nairaland.com/3948393/canadian-student-visa-thread-part)

OR

Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program-Connect Here Part 2:
(https://www.nairaland.com/3999848/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled) for the Permanent Residency process which is how most of us got here. 40manlappy has given a beautiful summary on how to get started and of everything you need to know on the first page. I hope to do something similar here soon.

We Landed in St.John's International Airport Newfoundland and went through immigration before heading to our final destination (Halifax, Nova Scotia). Going through immigration was straight forward, it took less than 30 minutes. We already had a temporary accommodation arranged so we gave the information for our PR cards to be sent there.

You are required by law to declare any currency valued at 10,000 Canadian dollars or more. It is not illegal to carry more than that, you are just required to declare it. Checkout Canada border agency for more details: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/ttd-vdd-eng.html. Some banks in Canada provide the option to open an account before you land in Canada if you are worried about travelling with a lot of cash. Scotia Bank: https://startright.scotiabank.com/international-application.html and RBC royal bank: http://www.rbc.com/newcomers/moving-to-canada-resident.html offer these options. You can contact them for more details.

We Settled in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We came in through the Nova Scotia Provincial Nomination Program, we choose Halifax as it was the capital and most developed.

I love Halifax because it is not to small or too big. There are 2 african grocery stores there, so finding food stuff was not a problem. Also most supermarkets sell alternatives which can be substituted in place Nigerian food ingredients. I wrote about this on my blog: https://9jaincanada.com/. We stayed in a temporary accommodation for a month, this gave us a chance to get to know the city before committing to signing a rental lease for a year. We choose to rent in the Clayton park neighbourhood where most people with families live, it also had access to local amenties such as shopping, supermarkets, public transportation etc. This was important to us as to we were not driving at that point. Point2homes is a good place to start if you want to have an idea of how much it costs to rent or buy a home in your chosen city: https://www.point2homes.com/CA/Rental-Properties-Listings.html

We choose to rent for a while, however if you are sure you will be permanently located where you land there are mortgage plans for newcomers with no credit history. You can be a home owner with as little as 5% down payment. You can buy a decent 2 bedroom home for about $250,000, this is affordable compared to house prices in Vancouver and Toronto.

Settling in was tough as our little one was under a year old. My husband was the first to go to work, I followed after finding a suitable daycare for my little one. I called around and went for tours before finally choosing a daycare. Children start elementary school at the age of five except in Ontario where they start at the age of 4. There are english and french-immersion schools available, no fees are charged. French immersion schools teach kids mostly in French with some english. Teaching in french reduces as they advance classes. This gives your child the opportunity to be bilingual which also opens creates more opportunities for them in the job market. If you get the chance to enrol them there, take it.

If you are coming to Canada without your significant other, it is possible to combine work and taking care of kids. It will be challenging, but planning ahead will help a lot. You can enrol kids who have started school in an after school program, childcare fees are subsidized if you earn below a certain amount annually. Also have backup for when kids are sick and sent home from daycare or school. Talk to people in the Nigerian community and babysitters in advance so you can compile a backup list for unplanned emergencies.

There wasn't really much of a culture shock for me, people in Halifax are nice and were always understanding and ready to help. Take it all in your stride and don't worry too much, you will be fine.

The trick to surviving winter period is investing in proper winter clothing and keeping up to date on the weather forecast. I will be writing about this in full details in my blog this sunday: https://9jaincanada.com/.

There is currently no Nigerian food restaurant in Halifax, however i have visited some in Toronto and Calgary. Food is quite expensive if you are comparing it to how much you would buy it in Nigeria. For Canadian standards, it is affordable.

Yes, you can start any business you want, there are numerous programs to support newcomers looking to start businesses in Canada. Your local immigrant serving organization can help you with this. ISANS is the one available in Halifax: http://www.isans.ca/ . They run training programs for people looking to start businesses in Canada.

Cost of living in a month is a personal decision to be made individually as preferences vary.

If you cannot do without to the hustle and bustle of Lagos, then Halifax might not be for you. Calgary has a huge Nigerian community after Toronto, it is also more affordable in terms of house prices and cost of living when compared to Toronto and Vancouver. This might be the place for you. Don't be dismayed if you also don't like the city you land in, gather some experience while you're there, then package yourself and research where to eventually call home.

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