ceemac:


Am I the only one that noticed that the babe was just being a second fiddle or kind of intimidated? Did she just arrive Canada yesterday not to know what 'double double' is? and she guessed poutine in Timmies for God's sake, who does that?

My people, while you go through the system, allow the system go through you also. Take out time, go to safe places even when it is for no reason. Try some restaurants and fast foods here and there and visit some places to immerse yourself in the culture out here. Attend festivals, most importantly as summer is fast approaching, explore the beaches relax and do you as much as possible. Let life and activities give you the needed experience you should have. You sure cannot do all the shifts and overtime, ara ni o ma fabo si..

The good thing is that Canada is a melting pot for different races and nationalities, you don't necessarily have to travel to India to learn more about them in Canada and that also holds for some other nationalities.

Travelling they say is part of Education, relocation in itself is Naturalization.

#TuesdayThoughts

cochtrane:

Sent you a mail

cochtrane:
Hi All,
Is there anyone who knows who can talk to regarding best opportunities for buying a condo in Edmonton?
Regards

Sandydav:
Greetings landed seniors, please i want to know the pros and cons of renting a basement apartment. From my search, basement apartments are more likely to have utilities included in the rent and that is what i am looking for, but the Nigerian in me is wondering how i will live underground. I have a 3 year old son and that is another reason i am thinking it might not be such a great idea. Please someone should share their thoughts let this not be a penny wise pound foolish move for me.

rainazoe:
Please is there any email or phone number to contact CIC about my PR card? I landed in May and responded to a passport resubmission request at the end of July. I believe I should have gotten it by now?

juicebox:
Guys please kindly sign this petition

https://www.change.org/p/minister-of-immigration-canada-minister-of-immigration-canada-order-an-inquiry-to-accra-visa-office-s-slow-processing?recruiter=895549469&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=share_petition&utm_term=share_petition

sleekchic:


This was quite scary to read, what impact do you think conservatives being in power will have on immigrants that are already there, pardon my naivity but they can't reverse their PR status can they? How about in job search and housing or benefits,do you think it could affect immigrants in any negative way? How were things for immigrants before the liberal party came into power?

Sunmisire:
Pls seniors in the house. My husband is the PA and our CRS is 456 without me having to write ielts,i only evaluated my result. However I want to confirm if I still need to write ielts cos I heard its one of the requirements for job and citizenship(expired or not). Pls house how true is this as I am confused and don't want to waste money since our score can fetch us ita speedily.

mimik2:
Hello House, please I need your opinion. My CRS score is 430 and I'm thinking of applying for EE with spouse un-accompanying to boast my score.
My question is this, how easy is it to file for spouse once I get to Canada? Also is the one year processing time-line feasible? What can help fast track the processing upon landing in Canada?
Elders in the house, please your help is needed. Thanks.
@blackbuddy @vcole @salford1 @salford @maternal @all

kazchick:
Hello Everyone,
Pls I need honest advice. I have been planning to land at the GT due to Job opportunities in about a month. Done my research and all that However, my baby has a medical condition which would not be covered under the travel insurance in the GTA if there are any emergencies while waiting for the 3 months to apply for health card, hence I am tending to think of landing at Edmonton. Edmonton is also considered due to the cost of living as compared to the GTA.

Pls what can I do? Do I land in GTA? Putting food on the table is also important to me but the health of my child is also key as I do not want to take chances. Any additional reasons to make me stay Edmonton look more attractive is appreciated too.

Also, any pointers on safe areas to stay, how to settle in Edmonton with post arrival agencies can also be appreciated so I can read up on it just in case I am settling there.

Fusion23:


You started well with to each there own..but comparing 250K and 1k dollars..did u consider the cost of living in Canada?..So if you make 250k monthly in Naija ..at least if u get 3k-4k after tax o o o and othe deductable its ok.

If you working as a professional in Nigeria, God forbid you come to Canada and do menial job, its forward ever.

Another issue , Nairaland helps a lot and adds extra , gives amazing information but if you want to make descions based on this alone..
then I dont know.

I knos its easier to ask people but you will be better prepared with your own research...and the whole idea of being an adult is taking responsibilities for your decision..something the woman did not understand. ;

bobogii2008:
Hi guys...for the naija guys on PR in Canada, i have these questions to ask:

1) Do u have any regrets relocating to Canada?

2) I read the post of this blogger the other day and she was blabbing about how Nigerians goto suffer in Canada and struggle for jobs with refugees from Sudan, Iraq and d likes...How true is this?

3) Does it make sense for someone earning around 250k monthly in naija to consider relocating to Canada for better standard of living?

TEECANN:


CF, what magic have you and oga been using to make them speak Igbo? How are you doing it?

The mistake we made as new parents then was to expose them too early to English TV cartoon...and to make matters worse, myself and wifey though we speak Yoruba, it doesn't come to my wife naturally and our day to day conversations is mixed with English & Yoruba overlapping.

What Congo said is so true- TV is a powerful language tool for the young minds- they are 6+ now and I'm fighting tooth and nail to make them speak Yoruba- downloaded Yoruba app on their tablets, try to speak it and interpret it to them, morning greetings is asked to be said in yoruba etc- I'm just getting to understand the full effect of those early years when they couldn't even speak but were watching the English cartoon- now people ask me whether we had always lived "abroad" because when they talk, you'll naturally conclude that they were born and bred in the US...intonation, manner of speaking and all!

I really am fearful that they may loose out on Yoruba...by the time we land in Canada. Any suggestions good people?

Could it too late for my kids to speak Yoruba? Lagos living is not helping matters- staying in apartment with minimal interactions with other kids- no assurance that the neighbours' kids even speak the language sef!

I feel so helpless!


It will all end in praise IJN!

geebaby10:


Hello All.

I was the one with the post a few weeks ago. Again thank you all for the many responses that we got.

Lastly please anyone in the Edmonton area I don't mind making new friends. I can send my Whatsapp number.

wholesomegrace:


But Iru is allowed na, what poster is asking for is how to mask that smell. I've been searching the tread but I was told it has to be well dried and blended.

TheCongo2:



Equifax Canada charges $20/month.
You can open a account with equifax so that you can log into their system to access your credit information anytime you want.
You can also get a notification each time new information has been entered on your record

kissoflife:


What do I do if I already made this mistake?

TheCongo2:


Guys please, don't you ever give your SIN number to anyone, I repeat ANYONE.
Banks will ask you for your SIN number but what most of them won't tell you is that it is optional. You dont have to give your SIN to your bank. You can get a bank account, credit card, a loan without disclosing your SIN number to the bank.
You only give your SIN number to government agencies and your employer for tax purposes.

As for getting a phone line, you will need to provide some ID to the phone company. It could be the reason why you were asked for passport details. I wouldn't worry about that so long as I can verify it is a legitimate call. But as for the SIN number I don't even give it to my bank. You just don't give it to anyone

ray78:
Good day nairalanders.Anyone using a GT Bank Mastercard?I just heard we cant withdraw via ATMs.I'm stuck as i have naira in my account thinking i could withdraw it in CAD only to contact GT customer care and be told it is no longer possible,unless i use it for POS/WEB payments??Please what step can i take to get my money in CAD?

superdoll:



Thank you so much for always taking out time to respond. U are a blessing to this thread.

Akaewu:
good evening house .... have an inquiry.
is it true that when you enter canada via express entry with your family, you get monthly stipends for your kids (only) every month ?

geebaby10:


Thanks a lot for this response I really appreciate. To all those that responded. Thank you very much. I read them all and I appreciate.

When we decided to have the baby in America, money savings was secondary. The primary issue is that I have no family in Canada. Like None. Becoming a mother for the first time where I don't know anybody is scary. And my husband will not stay for the entire three months. He will go with me at first and then leave to come back later. In total he will be staying for three weeks. We plan to relocate fully next year. So basically, it will be just me.

So if we can avoid it, we will do what we can. From what I have read here and my ongoing research, a US passport holder (our child) doesn't need a visa to enter Canada. And they can stay for up to six months at a time. By God's grace we can afford a trip from Canada to America every six months until the sponsorship is complete.

For most of the stories we have read, the baby had a citizenship that needed travel documents to enter Canada. In the Nigerian parents case, they had the baby before they landed in Canada. They did not declare a change in family when they should have.

But one thing is clear, hubby and I need to sit down, research, ask questions and then decide very carefully on the way forward.

titiclassy:
Please how can a mother of a 3.5yrs and 1 yr children cope in Canny as a PR with the husband going back to Nigeria after 3 months of settlng. Is it really feasible?

Wife will be working. Can entry jobs off set creche or nanny fee?

9jaAlien:
Thank you for this response, now we know the process. If we can also shed some light on personal experiences applying for one. Is it as straight forward as getting a license or is it much more difficult than it seems as is the case for jobs? Cos only one person have confirmed getting the passport on this thread, which is a very small percentage of those that have stayed over 3 years. Like someone said, let it not be only testimonies we share, let us also share our struggles to enable others make informed decisions and have realistic expectations. If one cannot achieve economic prosperity, like someone else said -
Canada cannot work for everyone, let the person achieve Passport, at all at all they say, na im bad pass.

hammed71:
Guys please about being eligible for citizenship, can I apply immediately after spending the first 3years out of 5?

daremum:
Please who can help with File tax return education.
You don't have to be so detail.
Just the good and bad of file taxing.
Please help us!