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UdomoLeinad:
jUST thinking out loud...

so if one's wife is in Canada already on a student visa and the PA, being the husband, is required to land first in Canada, what happens?

The husband lands and activates his PR status, the wife can meet him there (airport/land boder) and have hers done the same day thereby changing her status from student visa to PR or she can get it done later. Her activating her PR voids her student status.

elfmann:
Three months is written on it but actually it is valid for twelve months. Let our information be in full.

Not sure of what 'information being in full' means but we've had cases of ADR asking for fresh PCC from Nigeria after the initial one sent in. Notice I placed a proviso on my input, 'be prepared to get another if asked'.

Omoedeki:
I am in the pool already with a CRS score of 439. I have some questions.
1. Can I use only Tbill certificate as my POF without account statement? You can use T bill certificate as POF but be prepared in case a review officer sends ADR wanting to see account statement of where the T bills were funded from. It's been known to happen

2. Can I use PCC I got about 2 months ago while applying for Australian Visa? Australia was boldly written on it, will that make it invalid for Canadian Immigration? You may submit it if it's from a country where you're not currently staying and it is still valid, it could be accepted. If it's for Nigeria where PCC is invalid after 3 months, be prepared to get another if asked

3. Where can I take the passport photo required in Port Harcourt Take the spec for the photo to any digital photo studio, http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/perm/express/intake-complete.asp

Thanks for all the help I have received so far from this forum. I am grateful

Hi, see above.

Omoedeki:
Thanks boss, my job title is Assistant Lecturer which falls under NOC 4012 because Graduate Assistant in the University is the same as Assistant Lecturer in a Polytechnic but my duties is that of a Lecturer which is NOC 4021. I am confused right now. I dont know which one to choose because I dont have the reference letter yet.
Kindly advise me on what you think will be the best in my situation now.
Thanks

Hi, IRCC and the Visa Offices are interested in the job description and not the titles. If you can get the employer reference letter that states you perform the duties of a lecturer, please go ahead. It is the job role and responsibilities that matter.

H.E.R. - Free

Omoedeki:
I need help oo, my ECA will be ready tomorrow. What NOC will a Lecturer in a Polytechnic be in?
Is it advisable to start the application now so that I will supply my ECA number tomorrow when it comes through. I dont want the next draw to pass me by.
Thanks

To start with check here for NOC 4011, http://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p3VD.pl?Function=getVD&TVD=122372&CVD=122376&CPV=4011&CST=01012011&CLV=4&MLV=4

Being that you work with a Polytechnic though, then review NOC 4021 and 4216 through the same link.

For seamless and uncomplicated entry into the pool, it's advisable you apply when you have all the requirements.

hiscules:
Guys, the next draw may not be the lowest, I am also not so happy about that.
Going by the average number of ITAs issued in recent times, which is 2757 the scores may not go lower that 430s for a while .As at today, there are already 2768 eligible profiles in the pool who are in between the scores of 431 and 1200. Don’t forget that more people go into the pool everyday.

My advise is continue to look at ways to improve your score in the pool

This is good advice please. I have a feeling some changes may come in the new year to the various immigration programmes and when I remember how the Canadian government's recent absorption of Syrian refugees had an effect on the backlog of FSW 2014 applicants and the early Express Entry applications, it's not difficult to believe a similar dampening effect may come up again. So far, Canada is the only country who has announced plans to absorb some of the Rohingya refugees from Myanmar. This will have an effect on all the Visa Offices as resources will be diverted to this exercise. It will be a wise move to move fast on current and pending applications in any way you can or get ready to apply as soon as possible. Just an opinion please.

harrrry:
please i am currently in uk, as a student can i visit canada this xmas but i dont have anybody there?

Hi, you dont have to have anybody here to come as a visitor/tourist. Just apply for your visitor`s visa, research about where you`re landing and make adequate preparations for your visit and stay if your application is successful. Check this link for more visit visa info, http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/tourist.asp

SlowlybtSurely:
How can "-6" and "not so cold" be in same sentence?

Welcome to/prepare for Canada

Jesuba:
Pls anyone here who had to obtain canadian Pcc? How did you go about it.

This might help, http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/security/police-cert/north-america/canada.asp

elfmann:
22

22 it is

https://www.cicnews.com/2017/10/age-definition-dependent-children-canadian-immigration-applications-to-increase-109678.html#gs.2ywUg2E

ajiifixing:
I read somewhere recently that it has been moved up to 21 years.
Can anyone confirm this please.

That's correct. IRCC confirmed it will raise the maximum age of a dependent child who may be included on an application to immigrate to Canada. As of October 24, 2017, principal applicants may include their children aged 21 and under, who are not married or in a common-law relationship, on their immigration application.

seunbams:
Good day my people, I once applied for Canada student visa and I was denied, my 18years old name was not included then, due to an error from the immigration lawyer I used then, now that I intend to apply for PR can I go ahead to include her name. Since I will have to declare the visa denial and my details will be in there system.

Yes, please go ahead and include her now in your current application.

lavivaavril:
Hi guys, I need help abeg. I’m looking for two things

1) Palm oil
2) fresh meat in bulk (not all those Walmart fertilizer grown meat that’s softer than pillow)

Location - Mississauga/Etobicoke

People keep telling me there are african stores all around but all I see are Caribbean stores that of course do not have palm oil.

You people should epp me please

Thanks

Hi, you can also get tinned palm oil from the Asian (Chinese) stores like Grant's Foodmart at 3415 Dixie Rd, Mississauga, ON L4Y 2B1. It's right at the intersection of Dixie and Bloor and they also have beef, goat and fish, even fresh point and kill right there. Also try African Caribbean Grocery at 63 Dundas Street West, Mississauga. You will get palm oil in small kegs there as well as gari, semo, melon and other Naija staples. All the Oceans Fresh Food Market stores (Chinese owned) have assorted fish & meat selections with entrails if you want. In this winter, pepper soup is a must to help you cope for the 5 months ahead.

For more meat, try Kabul Farms Supermarket at 255 Dundas St West in Mississauga. If you don't mind going far then Laurie Meat is good at 1696 Jane Street, at Jane and Lawrence West, York/Toronto but I personally prefer Sisi Meats at 2734 Jane Street, Toronto. The owner, Dominic, an Italian, is much neater than Laurie and I always go to him for full goat. If you can get some friends together, you can buy a whole cow and Dom will split it up for you guys.

For occasional cooked meals, try Village Suya at 900 Rathburn Road West, Mississauga. Evcen oyinbos recommend the place. Another one to try if you like to stroll is Get Grill at 7910 Hurontario St, Brampton. Hope these help.

A wheelchair tennis match during the recently concluded Invictus Games. The match held at Nathan Philips Square, Toronto. Will try to share more pictures from the GTA.

tbaby2015:
There's an update on age for dependants. Check link below
https://www.cicnews.com/2017/10/children-under-22-now-considered-dependents-on-canadian-immigration-applications-109729.html

Dependent age has been increased per Canadian immigration truly but a second thought makes me approach this situation differently in that the person in question here is not currently a dependent. So a 2-pronged approach may be adopted;

1. Institute formal adoption process so that you can have some documentation to show/support the bid to have the person added to the family's PR application. Adoption process may take time so start it as soon as possible
2. Continue with the school admission process as a back up plan to ensure the guy is not unduly separated from the family

Hope this helps.

damidamsel:
A beautiful morning to you all.....

Chai...wish i was about to give my PPR testimony speech, e for sweet. Lol . Coming soon....

On the contrary, I'll like to find out on behalf of a friend if it's possible to adopt an 18 year old orphaned nephew and add to their application. The nephew has been living with them for a long time now. Their application has been submitted and they are at NA2 and POF is more than enough to accommodate another person. If possible, please how can they go about it? The parents' death certificates are available.

Thanks as i await all your responses

As the nephew is over the age to be considered a minor, it would be advisable for the to pursue admission and a student visa for him. Then he can apply through Express Entry on Canadian Experience Class sub category.

enocoded4life:
Good evening everyone, hope you all had a great day.
Well done to all the gurus who take out time to answer questions asked.

Please, concerning PCC... I live in badagry area of Lagos State, but I work as a lecturer in a university across the border in Cotonou. I cross the border almost every day to and from work. I have been doing this for Four years, but I have only passed a night in Cotonou.

Will I be required to produce a PCC for Benin Republic?

To cover all bases, it's advisable you get the PCC for Benin republic. You lose nothing by putting it in place.

oloriTj:
hello all,I'm new to this thread and I would like have more info on the skilled and express entry into Canada .I plan to emigrate by next year God willing. thanks

Hi, the info you need to get started is available at this point of the thread, https://www.nairaland.com/3999848/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled

All the best ahead.

yimiton:
Ha! God bless you! I really love this comment. If you made it, I can.

Did you use Kijiji? If not, who did you use?

Yes indeed, I used kijiji, 4rent.ca and a host of other online sources. I would find the vacancies that met my spec, call the landlord/building manager and tell them straight on the phone that I'm a landed PR, skilled professional with my family and looking for accommodation. I told them as it was upfront so that those who don't like my 'profile' can just tell me not to bother to come. For those who did not mind, I made appointment to go see them, discuss the vacancy and inspect the place. That was how I met my building manager, she saw I and my wife, heard about our professional backgrounds and she said you are the sort of people I need in my building. This was after numerous earlier disappointments at other places but you have to approach this like applying for a job or going for interview. Some won't work out but one surely will so don't take it personal but keep moving. I agree wholeheartedly, you can make it!

yimiton:
Please, is there anyone on this forum who lives in Waterloo?

I need heads-up on accommodation, job, everyday life etc.

I was initially considering London but from research, I have noticed that the labour market is not very good, so, we're not looking at Waterloo.

You need to consider your professional background and review the availability of work opportunities for someone with your background. As it were, I was in that locality yesterday to check out some properties and been doing some research on the place. Waterloo is largely a university town with Uni of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier Uni. Some large insurance companies have operations there and struggling Blackberry also has a base there.

yimiton:
Please how are you guys handing the requirement for credit history or evidence of job in getting an apartment?

Any one who asks you for those and you do not have them, simply move on to the next vacancy/next opportunity. That's what I did till got a building where they waived those requirements.

Ballerz:
Guess who just got the word "Congratulations! You have met the Ministry's minimum requirements"
I just passed my G test.
Yippppe
All in all, From Nigeria Licence to G license in 4 weeks cost 500 Dollars.
So put that in the budget.
I dey go celebrate.
Na Baba God do am o

Congratulations!

Madir:
Hello friends!
By the way, if there is a Canadians, then advise me how to choose the right company to move across the country? We sell our home and move to another city. I looked at mmovers.ca that offer different companies. Maybe someone used it and knows?

Hi, I got a U-Haul truck and moved my stuff myself when I changed cities and moved to my house in a new city. You can hire your own helping hands/movers off kijiji.ca and save costs that way. Few weeks to my move, I began to box up my stuff so that I was not under pressure by moving day. The morning of the move, we just loaded up the stuff into the U-haul truck and I drove it myself. My family followed in our car and that was it. When my friend moved houses later, a number of us friends came together to move his stuff for him into a Uhaul truck and off load at his house. We didn't have to pay for professional movers. Hope this gives you some ideas.

nnekdre:
Please I need some clarification, must I land or live in the province or city I filled in while applying for PPR when I arrive to canada

Hi, it depends. You can land anywhere in Canada and activate your PR but to settle/live, your entry programme matters. If you got PR by Federal ITA, then you can settle anywhere (except Quebec which has their own programmes). If you came in by provincial nomination, then as the name suggests, you are meant to settle in the province that nominated you (atleast until you become a citizen and can relocate). We have had some sad cases of people being denied PR renewal or citizenship and being removed because they relocated away from the province that nominated them to come to Canada. Many people are being misled by people already here who cut corners and use all sorts of tactics to get around the system but as with all things with records, there's always a day of reckoning.

kun1:
Hello. I'm new here. I will be moving to Canada soon on PR and I intend settling in Mississauga area. People that were able to secure accommodation before landing, please how did you go about renting a place from Nigeria

Hi, you can find accommodation via kijji.ca. What most people do from Nigeria is to secure a place through AirBnB, land and live there for a while and look for permanent accommodation. So you are initially able to live in some comfort and are able to take your time to find a suitable place.

5Kay:
Please @Yooku which one is this one again biko "490 CAD Right of permanent residence fee" i thought we just needed the submission/application fee alone...more light please

Having paid the $550.00 application fee, if your application is successful then you will need to pay $490.00 for the issuance of PR visa at the end of the process. After receipt of your $490.00 payment, your passport is requested for towards one-entry visa stamp and issuance of your COPR - Confirmation of Permanent Residence.

soja84:
Please what supporting documents are needed to claim child benefit?Thanks.

Everything you need to know about child benefits in Canada can be found at this link, https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/canada-child-benefit-overview.html

murphybo:
please am new here i just want to ask if its possible to do family residence visa to canada at once myself wife and one child? at what cost if possible? thanks.

Hi, I recommend you read up at this link and study the info provided, https://www.nairaland.com/3999848/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled

By also following the conversations there, you will be better informed on the process, cheers.

mclarry:
To Salford1, Ballerz and other seniors in the house,

...bringing cash into Canada, can I have about CAD9,000 on me and the same amount on my spouse and still not declare? Can't remember exactly where I read about principal applicant and spouse spliting their POFs. I need some clarity on the declaration part please.

Thanks in anticipation of your reponses. Can anyone please respond? Thanks.

As regards landing with cash, you are expected to declare any cash amount with you equal to or greater than $10,000.00. For amount less than that, you will still need to fill in how much you're bringing on the landing/declaration card. Some people split their POF between the PA and spouse for safety reasons lest the whole cash get lost. We've had an instance where someone slept off on the plane, his cash fell out his pockets and it was at the point of declaration after landing, he realized he de-boarded the plane without his cash! It's usually at Nigerian airports some people don't declare all their cash so as to avoid drama from our customs and immigration people but please once you get here, declare all your cash you came with regardless of where you kept it. These people randomly check and they don't joke with under-declaring cash especially with anti-money laundering and terrorism concerns here. Our Naija people are landing here with $100k in cash and it's not a problem if you can prove the source. They are used to seeing Nigerians with big money, it does not faze them. Hope this helps.

mmanwanyi:
Please for my people who have registered for WES, there re two options "Application Canada" and "IRCC Application". Please which one should I choose? Please someone help me urgently.

For EE, it should be the IRCC option. https://www.wes.org/ca/eca/

olugere:
HUSBAND AND WIFE WANTS TO EVALUATE ECA THROUGH WES FROM THESAME UNIVERSITY FOR IMMIGRATION TO CANADA,

IS THERE A WAY TO CUT COST SINCE WE ARE IN THE SAME HOUSE, FROM THESAME UNIVERSITY, EVALUATING B.TECH FOR WIFE, M.ENG FOR HUSBAND.

HOPE AM RIGHT? I USED HER NAME SHE USED IN SCHOOL BEFORE WE MARRIED TO CREATE ACCOUNT FOR ON WES/CANADA WEBSITE

THOUGH HER INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT BEARS MY NAME(HUSBAND) NOW.

You have different matriculation numbers which means separate ID, files for you with your school. Though you are married, for the records you are also individuals. For this reason, you have to get your ECA separately and the school will not even attend to a joint application for transcript/verification. All couples, including I and my wife who went to same school and were in the same class apply separately for transcript, certificates and verification.