endee1996:
hi everyone, pls I need guidelines on how to go about a tourist visa. can anyone pls pit me through?

Everything you need to apply for a visit visa can be found here, https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/apply-visitor-visa.html

praiseisgood:
Senior @Blackbuddy, permission to PM you please.

Thank you aplenty (in advance)

Hi @praiseisgood, please go ahead.

snowlordng:
Guys pls I need urgent ans ...am migrating to canada through the newly lunched caregiver program ....I have gotten a job remaining to apply for visa .....my problem is that I have 3 children who are bearing their father's surname and am like a single mother cause their father went to Europe when they were small and we didn't do traditional marriage or wedding all we did was normal introduction to our parents ...pls how am I going to prove to Canadian immigration that am the mother of the 3 children since we're are not bearing same surname .

Hello, birth certificates naming you as the birth mother of the kids will be sufficient. You can get these from the hospitals of birth and/or from NPC - National Population Commission in your area. It would also be good to approach a family court in your area to get documentation evidencing you have sole custody of all the kids as the father is not in the picture. This may come in handy when time comes to issue the kids their visas. All the best ahead.

TEECANN:


Congratulations Raphrulz...it was nice meeting you. Very interesting and knowledgeable brother and friend.

I'm coming with my own landing gist too but Conestoga College course assignments don't want me be to be famed.
I landed right into it as I have gotten the admission since and even done some online classes whilst in Nigeria.

May the land favour us and every other of our compatriots here.

NB. But quite a number of people landed this summer...best time of the year I guess.

It will all end in praise IJN

Ah chief, I see you. Hope Kitchener life is going great so far.

raphrulz:
My Landing Story
I got my PPR in March 2019 after more than a 5-month wait. It was a very tiring experience, I must acknowledge. Well, I sent my documents and passport the next day to Accra through the usual channel. I was overly excited but knew that the real work had just begun.
Immediately, I decided to book my flight through Ethiopian airline for July 19th after considering the best prices and taking into consideration my notice period at the office. After much considerations, I decided to change my flight date to an earlier date (July 13th) because of some commitments on the 19th which I really did not want to affect my traveling date. Mind you, I did all these before my COPR arrived because if I had waited, I probably wouldn’t have gotten the best of prices as my scheduled flying date was at the peak of summer.

So far so good, it’s been fine here, the weather has been warm, I have done my SIN at Service Canada on Monday (considering the fact that I landed on Sunday), opened bank accounts, registered with a phone network provider and stuffs. This was after I had missed my way like twice when using the buses here oo ���
But all glory to God for speed and making all fall in place. My apologies for the very long story. I wish everyone still in the process divine speed and safe trip into Canada.
God bless you.
It has finally ended in praise!

Hey, welcome to Canada. You came at a good time with great weather in the 6 this week. All the best ahead as you settle in.

laminaria:
@Smslive2 Good to know u are in Edmonton.

@Ifeoma77 That was a lovely tour n sight seeing.

@all the newly landed guys make God make Canada our peaceful home.

By the way pls where’s @blackbuddy, @congo2 @maternal @Salford1 pls make una Dey drop those useful hints Abeg.

Ever present, hope you're doing great

It was a great day to be in downtown Toronto as the victory parade was held for the Toronto Raptors, 2019 NBA Champions. Sight from Nathan Philips Square.

TheAfrikan:
Good evening,

I would like to ask, "how is the Civil Engineering career is like in Canada?" have gone online buh I'm seeing very generic answers there. Please if anyone has an idea, please share it with me.

Thank you.

Hi, why not look directly at civil engineering vacancies in various cities, the requirements for the jobs posted and also research the requirements to be licensed as an engineer in each/your target province?

This is a more realistic way to gauge the prospects and what you require to know and do in order to succeed. Knowing where there are the most opportunities and what is required to attract hiring managers is a targeted approach in addition to building a network of people who can guide and refer you. To learn how to cook, one needs to enter the kitchen All the best.

Phaytie:
Good day house.

Please, I want to enquire, which part of Canada will be best suitable for an Optometrists who will be relocating from Nigeria, so as to get licensed and find a job, and subsequently also pursue a dream of second degree in Medicine.

Please, answers and opinions are much needed. Thanks.

Hi, I think the first thing to do would be to find out what it takes to practice as an optometrist in Canada. If you are ready to complete this process, you need to get your optometry credential evaluated, see here http://forac-faroc.ca/

Then you need to review the provincial regulations, that is, you need to know what it takes to practice in each province as each province here has their own guidelines. I believe eye care is a universal need, people everywhere will need eye care so there will be opportunities everywhere. You need to determine which province has requirements/guidelines you can meet and then decide wether you would like to settle there.

You can check here for contact details on the provincial regulatory authorities you can reach out to, http://forac-faroc.ca/members/provincial-regulatory/

pejuhazel:
Hello everyone, please this is for the account and finance people in the house; I am an accountant and I plan to write CIMA soon(my school has an MoU with CIMA, so I'm only going to write the strategic case study exam). I plan to convert to CPA once I'm done.
I'm thinking of focusing my career in corporate finance, so I will appreciate any tips landed seniors in the house can offer. Anything that will aid job search and landing a job. My plan is to land in Alberta.
@Blackbuddy
@czaratwork
Thanks

Hi, if the MOU your school will gives you some exemptions towards the CIMA, it's not a bad idea to go ahead.

CIMA does have MoU with CPA Canada so please study the details here and be better informed for the journey ahead, https://www.cpaontario.ca/become-a-cpa/why-cpa/internationally-trained-accountants/cima-mutual-recognition-agreement

As you requested for info directly from CPA, we'd appreciate if you could share the response to guide others. Looking forward to this.

Iyamarun:
Pls I want to inquire if anyone ever travelled with their pets before. Is it allowed? How did you go about it?

I heard its "importing" the pet

The dog go get permanent residence too?

Hi, you are allowed to bring pets into Canada but you need to be aware of and prepare/apply for inspection/quarantine in addition to getting an import permit before hand.

These links will be useful to you as you seek info and get things in order well ahead of your trip;

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/fpa-apa/fees-droits-eng.html

http://www.inspection.gc.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/imports/policies/live-animals/pets/eng/1326600389775/1326600500578

https://clearit.ca/canadian-customs-broker-blog/crossing-the-border-with-your-pet/

nkigirl:
Hello everyone. I would appreciate if someone could give me some clarity on this
I read that rent must start from the 1st of the month in Canada. Such that if you find a house you like on the 21st of April for example, you can't move in till 1st of May.
Is this true? Can someone pls throw more light on this?
Thank you.

Hi, depending on the landlord or building management, your entry into the accommodation can be pro rated. If you move in mid-month, your rent will be scaled back accordingly. In my case , I moved into an apartment towards the month end and got that last week rent free. My rent began to count from the first day of the next month.

Santino1:
In a completely unrelated matter, if anyone is interested in seeing the Raptors-L.A. Lakers game on Thursday evening let me know as I have a spare ticket.

Oh, nice. Would have jumped at this but will be in Niagara for March break on Thursday. Hope you have a great time supporting our Raptors.

salford:
@thecongo,@maternal,@blackbuddy, lawyers in the house and anyone out there with experience.
A family member got an offer for a job elsewhere. The new employer offered a better work life balance. She has signed and accepted the offer. Now the current employer is begging her not to leave, and now adjusting her hours to accomodate an even better work life balance. My question: is/are there any legal implication if she decides to back out of the new offer, even though she already signed and submitted an offer letter. She is thinking of consulting a lawyer.

Hi salford, so sorry I came late to the party but as has been already confirmed to you, there is really no implication to rejecting the outside offer she got before resumption. People even resign just 1 week after starting a new job if it is not the right fit.

But in this situation, I'd agree that I would not accept the offer from the current employer who are making a counter offer. They will never view you in the same light they did before and at the earliest opportunity, they will replace you with some one else.

It appears they only need you to plug the gap your exit will create at this time but once they find someone else, you will be eased out, directly or indirectly. This is an assumption based on experience here please.

Taking into consideration all the advice and experiences shared with you so far, I'd say it's safe to make a decision to move on and enjoy the new opportunity with good memories of the old one.

majjj:


I really appreciate all the responses. Thank you.
So what is the way forward now? She has already put in an application for her students visa. Does she do a separate one for her kids or can she do that when she gets to canada with them?
I appreciate your answers to my plenty questions.

Ask your friend to amend the current application and include her kids. Let her refill the necessary forms to capture their details and resubmit with a letter of explanation that due to her better understanding of the application process now, she wishes to include her kids who will be accompanying her for the duration of her studies. Wishing her the best.

Hi guys, winter will soon be over in a matter of weeks but let's enjoy the views while they last. Spring knocking...

olioxx:
Nice thread so far, I have being intently looking at Canada as a potential country to immigrate to.
So pls, to all our Canadian PR in this thread, can you give us the pros and cons of living in Canada. So that we will be well informed before we enter plane.
I don tire for Quora mata.
You reply will be highly appreciated.

Hi, I'd suggest going to Part 1 of this Living in Canada thread. You will find a lot of info that will answer your question and more. Certainly not like Quora but the full spectrum of perspectives from your fellow naija

Josh121:
Seniors in the house Please I want to know if it advisable to enroll in medical school as migrant in Canada . Please all advice and contribution is needed
cc: Ethelia , vcole , einsteino , salford

In addition to the responses you've received, you could try this link and see if it helps, https://canadianimmigrant.ca/careers-and-education/medical-doctor

Newmum0615:
MY LANDING STORY…a long one.

“Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step” ---Martin Luther King Jr.

…and my journey to the Maple leaf country began.


To be continued...

A very entertaining odyssey! I doff my hat to you, welcome to Canada.

Trusting the next part of your story will be another delight to read

Ahijo1990:
Good day guys,

Pls I want to enquire about the genuineness of an offer to process Visa to Canada.

A Priest I know said he has 20 slots for job offers in Canada and is processing the visa for 1.230m. Said visa is for 5 years. Immediate job and accommodation upon arrival.

Pls I want to enquire if there's any provision like this for Canada before I will fritter away my little savings. I would appreciate every response. If there is, does it require the usual ielt exam like applicants for permanent residence?

Hi, a simple check on the IRCC, the official Canadian Immigration website will reveal there is no such program that resembles what you just described. Either the priest is being decieved or you are about to be deceived. Both scenarios are unfortunate.

This is the link to IRCC website where all available immigration streams are listed. See and review for yourself and be better informed, https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada.html

To be honest, it can be cold here. Really cold.

But don't let it discourage you from pursuing your Permanent Resident dream. After the winter ends, you get to enjoy a country where there's respect, community, support and opportunity. See you soon

Ambidextrause:
Thank you sir!

Are there any tips, pros and/or cons? Or is just straightforward?

Quite straight forward, my regards to your friend.

Ambidextrause:
How can one go about getting a visit visa for a friend (prospective partner) living in the US (finished Masters and working)?

CC @Blackbuddy

Hi, everything your friend needs can be found at this link from eligibility to how to apply online or via paper application http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/visa.asp

gaggle:


WoW! This is quite scary. Just curious to know,pls how do people go about their biz in this kind of condition? or does the government declare a sit at home?

Well, life goes on. It's only snow, just a lot of it and you can see the people in the picture digging out their cars. They still have to go to church, go to the grocery store, go to the clinic if ill, get to work or business and earn a living. The local school board may advise of school shutdowns if the snow storm is severe but if you own a business and need to get there to provide your services and keep your clients, snow is not a major concern. Some businesses may ask their staff to stay at home but it's not a given. The major roads are cleared by the provincial and municipal authorities while people living in apartment buildings have their environment cleared by their building management. People who live in townhomes, houses can sign a contract with landscapers to clear the snow for you or like some of us and the folks in the pictures, you buy shovels and snow blowers and do it yourselves. Good way to get some exercise and gist with your neighbors. It's part of being Canadian

It was an interesting Sunday across parts of Canada with the winter storm system that came through. But we're still here

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4986250

Operation dig your car out below

denaven:


Am going to reply for the sake of others that needed help and come online to share part of their story so they not discourage by comment like urs

My daughter is physically challenged from birth but i will not like to go into details of her disability but sometime last year , my wife came up with the idea of going to Canada ,the first thing that come to mind is how disable people are well accepted in Canada society ,they can school , go on bus and many public places have facilities for disable people, hearing that alone bring relieve and joy to my heart because we have visit France, Dubai,Holland,hong kong ,uk and usa on family holiday and I have seen how disable people are well integrated into this societies despite there physical challenges..and i remember my wife telling me then that she will

Congratulations to you and your family on receipt of your PR status. As a father myself, I understand the motivation behind you pursuing this course of action and your reaching out to gather information that will aid your integration. It takes a big minded person to pour your inner most thoughts and fears into the open like this, you have my deepest admiration.
Let's connect privately out of respect to your privacy so I can share some little information I have that may help you decide on your professional future. I believe it's not too late to also wish you a happy new year

Debsify:
What if the passport gets stolen?

Hi, any Canadian embassy or consulate worldwide can re-issue a Canadian passport after due checks. PR cards are issued centrally by only IRCC in Canada, hope this answers your question .

Looking forward to getting my Canadian passport soon

Dear fellow Canadian permanent residents, try to pursue your Canadian citizenship as soon as you're eligible.

See an article just published about a long time PR holder who never bothered to get his Canadian citizenship and got his PR card stolen while abroad on vacation.


For almost 60 years, Cornelis Ruijter has lived as a permanent resident in Canada, having immigrated to the country with his 14 brothers and sisters in 1961.

The Barrie, Ont., man never bothered becoming a full Canadian citizen, but after a theft abroad left him stranded in Europe for five weeks, he has some advice for any other permanent residents.

"Get your Canadian citizenship and get your passport," he said.

Until last year, when he travelled out of the country, Ruijter would bring his Netherlands passport and his permanent resident card, getting around without fail.

But on Nov. 27, while on a family trip in Italy, he says a thief stole both documents.

According to the Canadian government's website, permanent residents are required to have their permanent resident card or a permanent resident travel document to enter the country.

"Once that's gone, you're not getting back into Canada," he said.

After returning to his native country of the Netherlands, tracking down the right offices and filling out the required paperwork, Ruijter arrived back in Toronto on Jan. 7.

Now, he wants to share his experience with other permanent residents who haven't made their citizenship official.

After a few calls, he realized it would take some time to replace them and left his family vacation to go to the Netherlands.


He found out he'd have to travel to Vienna to get a new permanent resident card, so instead he went through the steps to get a new Netherlands passport.

After showing his few remaining pieces of ID — his driver's licence and his health card — officials there processed a passport and had it to him within a week.

The passport then had to travel to Vienna to get a permanent resident stamp so Ruijter could re-enter Canada.

'It can take months'

According to immigration lawyer Mario Bellissimo, five weeks is a good news story for someone in Ruijter's predicament.

"That's as good as it gets," he said.

"It can take months and months to get that documentation, so in his case, Netherlands acted quickly."

Bellissimo said the loss of a permanent resident card can cause serious complications for travellers.

"When someone loses that card, they then have to move de facto to their original travel document, which would be the passport of a country they may not have lived in for 30, 40 years," he said.

The reason for that, the lawyer said, is that authorities need time to confirm people are who they say they are if they don't have formal documents.

Bellissimo has also seen cases of lost permanent resident cards in countries where it's logistically much harder to get a replacement.

"Other countries ... might not have the sophistication yet or the internal infrastructure to produce these documents in a timely way. He could've, if he was from another country, could've been sitting for many, many months; worst case scenario, years," he said.

The lawyer's advice if you're eligible to become a Canadian citizen: Get your passport immediately.

"There's still too many people that don't access that right to apply for citizenship," he said.

"Ultimately it gives you the ability to know that Canada is your permanent home, and in my view, especially with the trends in the world and what's happening, there's nothing more important than that for you and your family."

Back in Canada now, Ruijter and his siblings will be applying for citizenship right away.

"I plan on finishing that off and doing it," he said. "It's a warning for a lot of other people … if they ever lose that permanent resident card, they've got a problem."

Ruijter's wife, Marilyn Ruyter, is also relieved to have him home.

"We're so lucky … Both of us have very large families, lots of friends, lots of contacts," she said.

"I cannot imagine how somebody on their own could've done all this; it was extremely stressful."

In the meantime, there are some perks to being back in Canada that Ruijter planned to enjoy immediately.

"It's been a while since I've had a Timmies … and a good Canadian beer."

Source: http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/this-ontario-man-has-a-warning-for-permanent-residents-get-your-canadian-citizenship/ar-BBSdutB?ocid=ientp

I know it looks crazy but this is how we live. This is what we came for, what we contend against and what we surmount. This is home, our Canada

Inception12:
Thank you for this information. This is what i've seen online as well and that's why it has a massive staff turnover with so many unfilled positions. Just wondering if you can make good money without having to always be away from home. I'll research more about it

Summary is that the more miles you log at the wheel then the more you can earn. There's no other criteria, keep driving, make more money. I'd say pursue other income streams though. If you made it to Canada with your Nigerian background, you have a lot more to offer and do for your self than drive. My little thots, all the best.

evanehman:
Please i need your advice my good people,l notice the PR CARD will be ready only within 2 month processing time after arriving canada ..is it possible to come into canada apply at the airport for PR card then go out after like after 3 weeks to my home country to my job and when the PR card is posted to mailing address in canada by ircc it received by a third party (my friend) and then forward aboard to me by my Friend via courier and i can use to return to canada later when i quit my job and ready to travel back to canada and also is it possible to start applying job wHEN THE PR card is still in processing by ircc

Hi, your friend can receive and send your PR card to you through another person coming to Nigeria. That is how most people move it because though some people are able to courier it, customs agents sometimes remove PR cards from courier packages during screening. It's actually the property of the Canadian government and they don't want to hear 'stories that touch' should it fall into wrong hands So to avoid this, just arrange for someone to bring it.

And sure, you can start applying for jobs while you await delivery of the PR card. Hope this helps, all the best.

Great place to hang out with the family