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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program-Connect Here Part 3 by balogunsam(m): 11:09am On Mar 21, 2018
Ethelia:


Amen!! Thanks Bro grin grin

I'm actually March 8 AOR grin grin Yes I know my blood is too hot cheesy cheesy grin grin


grin grin join queue ma...i am in front of you o.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program-Connect Here Part 3 by balogunsam(m): 10:49am On Mar 21, 2018
Ethelia:


I am so so happy for you!! Just look at God! after the medicals scare you ended up with such a fast processing time! May His name be praised! Give your Canadian daughter a big kiss from us here grin grin She is a blessing

I wish you all the best!

Father Lord we are grateful for this PPR rain that is falling while we wait patiently for it to reach our turn too grin grin

grin ...though it tarry, it will surely come for us...stay strong

...February 27th IP2 are being settled small small...guess we are too much, hence the lack of replies to our mails and inquiries.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program-Connect Here Part 3 by balogunsam(m): 10:47am On Mar 21, 2018
hifyty:
Folks,
I am happy to tell you that the eagle has landed. Please find below my time line and ensuing epistle
IELTS: May 13th 2017
EE profile: June 8th 2017
CRS: 432
PNPO App- 3rd Nov 2017
PNP Nomination: 1st Feb 2018
ITA: 7th Feb 2018
AOR: 20th Feb 2018
MEP: 27th Feb 2018
IP2: 27TH Feb 2018
PPR: 20th March 2018
VO: Ottawa

ADVICE: if you are on the left wing of the 430’s, keep trying to get that CRS UP. Be prayerful, be vigilant and be ready. I wish you the best.

I’d like to send a special shout out to smslive2- Dude, you are far too kind, SmBalogun: I think you should consider a path in prophecy and all the numerous good people on this thread, May God grant your heart desires.

See you around in Canada, It will end in praise!

Cheers


whoa!! ...and another one comes to pass...truly it became short and easy. PRAISE GOD!
Congratulations! Doors have been opened for you...you will maximize and achieve there in Jesus name! Congrats again!

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program-Connect Here Part 3 by balogunsam(m): 10:47pm On Mar 20, 2018
Aim4Dtop:


Thank you so much,would doing my ECA add any value to the points since I am not a principal applicant, trying to think of a way to save cost,don't want to throw cash to the bin

Yes it will improve your scores.
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by balogunsam(m): 9:54pm On Mar 20, 2018
platinumventure:
We can ship these naija foodstuff to you on a monthly basis directly from Mile 12 market lagos wholesaleprices while you pay us our service charge and courier weight charges

Garri
Elubo
Yam
LOTS of Seasoning- knorr, maggi star or Iru
Frozen Ogi (if you or baby like it)
Cray fish, stock fish, smoked cat fish
Ogbono
Egusi
Pepper soup spice
Golden morn ( if the kids eat it)

Contact at platinumventures7@gmail.com

Thanks as you help to push our ministry forward in serving you better

Chinymi

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program-Connect Here Part 3 by balogunsam(m): 7:46pm On Mar 20, 2018
ettybaba:
Good evening house.
I'm very sorry for dragging you back.
I just paid for WES evaluation.
The payment was acknowledged in my account but no mail was sent to me. I also learnt I need transcript request form. What do I do next from here?
Thanks in anticipation of your response.

Sign in to your wes account, you should see the link to download the transcript request form and other instructions. Print then head to your school to request the transcript, give them the wes document and they'll seal and send to WES or give you and ask you to send yourself depending on the school. Cheers!

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program-Connect Here Part 3 by balogunsam(m): 7:44pm On Mar 20, 2018
Aim4Dtop:
Goodevening e-family, please when is it late to start this process,my husbands NOC falls in this years category

Please how many would points be awarded for spouse not the principal applicant for English assesment.

Am I supposed to also send my certificate to WES alongside my husband who is the principal applicant, would point be awarded for.


Please I would appreciate everyone's response


Good evening ma'am. Let me try answer you.

1. The older you or him become, the lower your points for age drops...once yoi have checked the costs and convinced ots spkething4for you, please start asap..just start!

2. I am not sure about this, but i think its max 20 if the spouse aces the


3. You cannot jointly do ECA. Each will do his or hers individually. You get more points if you both do.
With the surge on CRS cut off points, if neither of you have a masters degree, you may habe low CRS.

Wish you the best.
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by balogunsam(m): 7:24pm On Mar 20, 2018
teacherbim:
I want to travel to Canada with my family but do not know how to start the process

This is where to start.

https://www.nairaland.com/4212543/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program-Connect Here Part 3 by balogunsam(m): 5:22pm On Mar 17, 2018
threadstone:


Thank you very much bro. We shall celebrate yours soon too.

Amen oo
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by balogunsam(m): 4:31pm On Mar 17, 2018
AZeD1:

Yes, it's two bags per person.

Apologies for bothering, do you mean 46kg for me amd 46kg for my wife making 96kg allowance for both us.
Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program-Connect Here Part 3 by balogunsam(m): 2:46pm On Mar 17, 2018
cochtrane:

You should be fine. I wouldn't worry too much, as long as you submitted with a new passport.

Yes i think so too. Thank you.
Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program-Connect Here Part 3 by balogunsam(m): 1:54pm On Mar 17, 2018
cochtrane:

I don't get this. You changed your passport info before submitting your application, right?

Yes. I used a new passport for the application, old one for ITA
Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program-Connect Here Part 3 by balogunsam(m): 11:33am On Mar 17, 2018
balogunsam:
Guys, kindly help clarify.

I got a new passport before submitting my application post ITA because the old one had about 5 months to expire and i did not want to go through passport wahala later since i was getting for my kids at that time...and you know naija passport and paper or laminate scarcity could hit at anytime.

Question:

Do i need to notify CIC about the new passport considering the one i submitted application with is different from the one i used Pre ITA.

Experienced inputs would be very much appreciated.

Thank you.

Cochtrane, Glitteringstar, Newmum0615 and others, please help o.
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by balogunsam(m): 10:03am On Mar 17, 2018
seesaw:
Morning people, I am new to this thread. got my Passport Request 2 weeks ago and waiting on PUM. I intend to land in August, in ontario please can any one assist with some information-

canadian cv format,

how to rent accomodation prearrival in greater toronto area as i do not have family there to stay with on arrival. NB: my family size is 4.

any toronto bound people around august so we can hook up or a whatz app group for nigerians

Thank you

Congrats sir. Best for prearrival is airbnb. You can get some good deals for a week, 2 weeks, month or even a year stay though that's not adviced. One of the advantages is you can get a whole apartment (considering family size) already with utilities and co to ease your arrival. A lot of folks here went that route and my family (of four too) will do the same upon arrival. Just download the app from appstore or play store, register and search for spots available in the intended area and check for available dates close to your arrival time.

We are still waiting for PPR too and by God's Grace if time is good, we could do august or before august too.

Cheers!

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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by balogunsam(m): 9:57am On Mar 17, 2018
Guys, kindly help clarify. 

I got a new passport before submitting my application post ITA because the old one had about 5 months to expire and i did not want to go through passport wahala later since i was getting for my kids at that time...and you know naija passport and paper or laminate scarcity could hit at anytime. 

Question:

Do i need to notify CIC about the new passport considering the one i submitted application with is different from the one i used Pre ITA.

Experienced inputs would be very much appreciated.

Thank you.
Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program-Connect Here Part 3 by balogunsam(m): 9:53am On Mar 17, 2018
Guys, kindly help clarify.

I got a new passport before submitting my application post ITA because the old one had about 5 months to expire and i did not want to go through passport wahala later since i was getting for my kids at that time...and you know naija passport and paper or laminate scarcity could hit at anytime.

Question:

Do i need to notify CIC about the new passport considering the one i submitted application with is different from the one i used Pre ITA.

Experienced inputs would be very much appreciated.

Thank you.
Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program-Connect Here Part 3 by balogunsam(m): 9:49am On Mar 17, 2018
DaddyTheFather:
a little help, people...

a friend would like to apply, but she is separated from her husband and would prefer not to involve him in her app for obvious reasons (baba fit spoli ground by not providing her the docs she needs).

1. can she apply without mentioning him at all?

2. if she declares that she is married but husband is not coming, does she need to supply any info about him?

its just a very unique situation that i have never really come across before. Any info would be appreciated.

If they are still married, he could pose a threat as she would have to mention him as not accompanying but will still need his medicals and other informayion. But if they're divorced and hopefully no children between them, he may not have any chance or way to "spoil" her plans...cheers!

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program-Connect Here Part 3 by balogunsam(m): 7:55am On Mar 17, 2018
hernyhorla:
Good morning great nairalanders.
Thank you for the wonderful work u are doing on this thread.
Please I need advise and assistance on way forward regarding my application process.


I started this process in October 2016
Wrote Ielts and scored CLB 7 overall
Had my Degree ECA done

I opened an account on sinp but found about no NOC relates to my work experience till August 2017.
Then decided to go through an engineering body in SKS , paid for the membership, had an ECA done but unfortunately I couldn’t asses my degree result relating to Engineering. The courses were way different . I studied computer science and here I have to asses it against an engineering courses, so it was a wasted effort after all.
Then we decided to go through Manitoba express entry .

EOI on 30th January with 569pts
ITA on 13th March
Applied for my Masters to be assessed by WES
Waiting on Lautech to send the transcript


Now my questions for my wonderful brothers and sisters ,

1.Can one use spouse account as Proof of fund ? I don’t have such inflow in my account
2.i read up about gift deed . What is it about ?
3. What are the documents required to submit the application?

Please do not pass by .Help a friend

Cc: Glitteringstar, wealthiest and other wonderful NLs


Wow....this has been a long time coming.

1. Yes you can but another thing most folks recommend or have tried is having your spouse send the funds to your account and he writes a letter that its for the immigration program you both are running.

2. A deed of gift is usually a document raised by the giver of funds to support your immigration. Say your mum or friend or father or sibling is sponsoring or financing your immigration, he/she sends the money to your account and then raises a deed of gift which is simply a letter stating the funds is a gift not expected to be returned or repaid. There are samples on page zero and if you don't get, you can send me a PM or use the mail address in my signature so i can send you a draft.

3. Medicals, POF, reference letters or proof of employment, passport photos, passport scan etc. I don't remember others.


For the bolded, are you sure ECA can be ready within te 90 days alloted for application to be submited after ITA?


I Wish you the best.
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by balogunsam(m): 7:44am On Mar 17, 2018
themaestro212:
Hi guys. Here’s my Landing Experience

Flight
I travelled with Ethiopian Airlines from Nigeria on March 15. It was a 24 hour flight. First leg was from Nigeria to Ethiopia for 8 hours and then Ethiopia to Dublin for another 8 hours. At Dublin, we stopped to refuel for an hour before the final leg to Toronto for 7 hours 45mins.

The airline was good. Ethiopian allows 2 bags of 23kg each. They let you slide with an extra kg or 2...anything more than that will be rejected and you will have to shed the weight. I had issues with my baggage because I weighed it at home and it was the specified weight. Also, when I got to the airport, I weighed it again and it was still the specified weight. However, once I got on to the check-in counter, my bags were surprisingly overweight by about 4kg. I had to convert some of the suits in my bag to hand luggage which became really stressful. The plane we took on the first leg to Ethiopia was big and spacious with good leg space. If you have kids, you won’t have much trouble. Kids had enough space to play and sleeping was comfortable. We were served with one meal.

I need to get and load a Presto card for bus service. I also need to go back to the bank to deposit my dollars and wire the money from my Nigerian account.

Thank you for this post...its been long we had a visual and detailed post like this here. I pray you find all thay you desire in that land and may you be blessed beyond your wildest imaginations there. Cheers.

P.S> A few photos will be nice... cool

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program-Connect Here Part 3 by balogunsam(m): 11:10pm On Mar 16, 2018
bolarinnwa:
Good evening my good people,
Congrats to all people who aced their IELTS. So i need advice from the gurus in the house, looking at the high CRS scores i'm looking at all means to max out my scores. I did a graduate level professional course while i was serving( all this courses they advertise in camp). My question is can I evaluate such certificate in addition to my Bsc certificate? to claim 2 or more degrees? i really don't have the resources to pursue another diploma or PGD. the problem is providing transcript as i'm not sure that institute will be able to produce one.

PS: the program lasted for about a year ( all through my service year)

It needs to be an academic or accredited diploma for it to be evaluated insuch a way for you. If its such, then you can go ahead. If its not, sorry it may not work. You can also check schools and institutions WES has in their database using the sample ECA tool on their website. I wish you the best. Cheers!
Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program-Connect Here Part 3 by balogunsam(m): 10:53pm On Mar 16, 2018
threadstone:
“The only thing better than a PPR is another PPR”
-Aristotle 388BCE



So from the land of the untested murky waters of adding spouse to an application after COPR, This is the remix grin grin



Feb 18: Notified CIC of change of marital status by mail
Feb 19: Raised CSE
Feb 22: Reminder mail (response you will be contacted shortly)

March 8: ADR2 rescan and upload

Supplementary Information Your Travels form IMM5562 E for your spouse or CLP

Submitted. March 9

PPR 2.0: March 16


Roughly 10 days: 7 from the last ADR


We can rest now.

cc guitarlife

Kay2011. Abeg borrow me dat pishure again






My Canny Brother....when you told me this news in the morning i was sooo happy and shocked. Brethren, this man has a certain Grace for speed upon him....the ease and speed with which you browse through things that give folks issues is something to ask God for.

Congratulations again! Oya start packing ooooo....

Today makes exactly 2 months since AOR for ours and we tap from yours that it too shall manifest already.

Thanks for every help and information.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program-Connect Here Part 3 by balogunsam(m): 9:47pm On Mar 15, 2018
Congrats again GS and congats to you, 4barr.

February 27th IP2 folks, any update on your profiles?
Ottawa seems silent and are not responding to mails.

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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by balogunsam(m): 9:04pm On Mar 15, 2018
Guitarlife:
Good morning good people, is there someone on this thread that got married after ppr/copr and successfully added the spouse to their application and currently in Canada ?
I would appreciate some insight into how the process works. I am hoping to avoid spousal sponsorship therefore I am currently trying to get as much information that I'd need.

Thanks all.

Search for Threadstone. He is currently doing that for his wife and started the process after he got COPR. Cheers.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program-Connect Here Part 3 by balogunsam(m): 9:43pm On Mar 14, 2018
Glitteringstar, congratulations ma'am. May the land favour you. We tap into this too.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program-Connect Here Part 3 by balogunsam(m): 9:01pm On Mar 14, 2018
1mlo:
I need help, guys. Please someone should reply my post or send me PM regarding my question.

Has anyone got PPR with USA VISA / HAVING AMERICAN KID(S)

I have some doubts that I would appreciate if I could talk to someone.

Thank you in advance.

Yes, there have been sich instances in previous threads.
Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program-Connect Here Part 3 by balogunsam(m): 8:52pm On Mar 14, 2018
kaypompee:
House, do the ITA emails come out same day or next day? As in will we know our fate today or tomorrow? My 479 score is just there staring back at me sad sad

Some get it same day, some a day after. I got it a day after. You made it already.
Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program-Connect Here Part 3 by balogunsam(m): 8:51pm On Mar 14, 2018
MisterT:
Afternoon house, pls I need infor from anyone that had this issue. I got a mail from WES Canada on the 31st of Jan 2018, I was told my status is on hold as they require verification of transcripts and certificate from UNILAG. I met with Somone at Unilag and was told last week that they didn't get any email or letter sent by post requesting for verification. I sent a mail to WES through their link informing them about Unilag not getting any mail and they should please resend, I got a this reply on the 5th of March 2018:

We will send you an update by email each time a new document is received and reviewed. Once we have received and accepted all the documents required, we will complete your evaluation.

I still spoke to Somone in Unilag today. They have not seen any mail from them. Please advice. Thank you.

Reach WES via Facebook or Twitter. And you need someone in the registrar's office where incoming mail correspondence comes through. Wish you the best. Cheers!
Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program-Connect Here Part 3 by balogunsam(m): 12:09am On Mar 14, 2018
Rebarobyn:
So I got the golden mail today after a wait period of 5 months and 23 days. Truly it is not a journey for the faint-hearted. I have been worried, scared, tired, hopeful, hopeless and even prepared my mind for the worst ... I would come to this thread to give myself hope and stay away sometimes not to get my hopes up...

Where I wan start, na the IELTS abi na international police clearance...abi na WES wahala...then I got to NA2, got moved to LVO and stayed there forever. Let me also say over the last few days I got a few mails from LVO, also ADR and I got super worried.

A big thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey so far.....and more importantly I give God all the glory.

Congrats. What a wait!
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emmy4lov:
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We can do that. Check signature for contact details.
Technology Market / Re: I Need An Agent That Can Help Me Make Payment On Sawap by balogunsam(m): 7:35am On Mar 10, 2018
emmy4lov:
Hi,

Please I'm in need of a reliable agent that can help me with transactions on swapa, if you can message me via WhatsApp 08050447106

Thanks

We can order and ship from swappa. Checj out the link to thread in signature.
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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program-Connect Here Part 3 by balogunsam(m): 1:48pm On Mar 02, 2018
Pamperme:
Guys, PPR is here.....

When the Lord turn the captivity of Zion, we were like they that dreamt.... I will like to give glory to Almighty God for He alone is worthy of all my praise...

When i saw Teatop1234's PPR mail earlier, i was genuinely happy for her and also pray that LVO will give me PPR too. One hour after, my golden mail arrived. On Monday, i told Pampem that i have a good feeling that both of us would get PPR this week and be free from LVO.

I want to sincerely thank all the elders of this forum for their contributions... Honestly, didnt ask any questions throughout this journey because i read and noted down everything that is important.

To my powerful colleague and mentor... @Egariyi, I love you to the moon and back... We will rock Canny together...

Like i said earlier... I will sing KWAM 1 song today... Ileku ayo tota se bawon ti o... Ilu Canada ni won ti si...

My timeline below:

ITA - August 2, 2017
AOR - October 9, 2017
ADR (Travel) - October 26, 2017
MEP - October 27, 2017
IP1- October 27, 2017
NA2 - October 30, 2017
FTD to LVO - November 28, 2017
IP2 - January 30, 2018
RADR changed to NA - February 27, 2018
PPR - March 2, 2018

Thank you all and God bless you

Whoa!! Congratulations! Finally!! May the land of Canada favour you and yours...my family also taps into this PPR rain...i know its here already. Congrats again!

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