lobell:


You are right! Before they label someone terrorist. Actually there is a story about this somewhere on nairaland I think. I can't recall the details anymore but the family used a BDC and were arrested at POE for laundering money for terrorists or something along that line. Their case is still in court in Canada.

conebeam:

Hi Blessing, for those of us that used IQAS, how do we send our transcripts to NCA. Does the institution send it directly? Or do we have to go through WES?

Aresej:
Hello, I am an in house legal practitioner and I am planning on coming to write the NCA exams in May. I just read from your response that the exams can be written in other jurisdictions so, does it mean I will be referred to these places other than Canada? I am also planning to go to the embassy next month for the visa to enable me write the exams and so what's the implication of doing so, if there are other centers apart from Canada?
Thanks while awaiting your response

Flaj:


Remove yourself as a recipient. You don't get to receive it, the report will be sent only to the NCA.

snoop4dem:
Hi Guys,

I have a question!

I submitted my application Aug 2018 as a single applicant and got married in December. I informed CIC before and after the marriage about my change of status and that I want to include my spouse in my application. I never got an address in my account about the additional docs, instead an agent told me to just submit the Background forms, additional family information forms, proof of payment, etc as a single document in the CIC case web form. While gathering the supporting documents for my spouse, I got an E-mail that my application is about to be approved and that I should update my application by Email (I was given an Email address) and another step was that I should send my passport for the PR visa.

I responded to that E-mail with my wife's documents and forms that has been filled but I did not get any acknowledgement and my status was never updated neither did it show that my wife has been included in my application.

I have not sent my passport to them because I want to wait and insist that my wife be added with my application instead of having to wait to get PR and start thinking of sponsorship which takes very long time.

All the cases I have read of people adding their spouses, they usually got an address on their account and usually knew when their spouse was added because there will be additional slot for them to upload supporting documents instead of Email.

I will appreciate any information or advice from anyone who has had similar experience

boundlessjoy:

Yes I did the EE application and I used my WES ECA report for my Application.

When I called NCA though, they said they accept credentials from WES but that the report has to state that the credentials were verified by the issuing institution and not just sent by the institution. On my ECA report, it is stated that the institutions verified the credentials, but I am not sure whether they will state the same in the course-by-course report.

I looked up a sample of an ICAP course by course evaluation report on WES’ website, and the verification thing isn’t stated on it. But then again, it could be that a verification wasn’t required for that credential and therefore was not done.

Any advice?

boundlessjoy:

Thanks for your response dear. I called NCA today (Jan. 14, 2019) to ask if they accept credentials from WES, and they answered in the affirmative. It saves me some time and money.

MissChristine:


Hi Blessing.

Oh I’ve got a lot to ask! I sent a pm request earlier.

I’ll like to know more about the following —
i. The accompanying documents for an NCA application I evaluated as a FTL, and was asked to provide my University transcript, Law School transcript as well certificate of good standing from the Bar Association/Supreme Court. Please refer to the links in my earlier post. Also of note is that you mentioned being a law graduate which impliedly means you're yet to go to law school and be called as a lawyer. This also means you're an ITLG (Internationally trained law-graduate). While it is possible to apply for the assessment, I however do not know what the requirements you'd be asked as an ITLG.

ii. The complexity of the exam, study materials and the recommended number of courses to take in a sitting for a full time worker
[b]It's an open-book exam. No past questions. Generally what is referred to as past questions could either be what former exam-takers regurgitated as the questions they saw in the exam hall and their answer to it OR past questions of provincial law schools. There is NO model past question or answer from NCA. Study materials are according to the syllabus which is found on the NCA website. Note syllabi change almost yearly alongside the study materials (textbooks, already made notes). Always be alert to this as it can be huge. The recommended textbooks are also on the NCA webiste. If you have too much money, you can buy each of the textbooks and make your personal notes. For me and my kind, we 'rugged' am by buying and sharing written notes. I used Liran notes - https://nca-tutor.com/ncanotes/ If you're lucky you can find someone writing same time with you that can lend theirs to you for free. Also I made maximum use of the law library in Calgary Courthouse. The updated textbooks are always there which you can borrow for weeks[/b]

iii. If a student visa will be required to write the NCA exams in Canada
Your question get as e be sha. But you can challenge the exams so far you de inside Canada legally... student,visitor,EE ( I went through EE) Note that you don't really need to be in Canada to write the exam. There are other exam centres located in some countries which Nigeria is unfortunately not among. I heard there are centres in USA, South Africa and UK

iv. The meaning of the phrase “articulating” (or something like that) after obtaining a qualifying certificate
Articling is internship in it's loose form. In Alberta you article for a year, I'm sure it's same in other provinces amidst other distinct requirements. There's the 6-month CPLEAD program (you write some tests as well) you're required to complete alongside the articling. Also you can apply for your articling duration to be abridged if you have years of experience. When you apply for such, it will go through assessment by the Board

v. The implication of having a qualifying certificate without being a member of the equivalent of an NBA branch
As earlier said, for the NCA, you'd apply for assessment as an ITLG ( Internationally trained Law [b]graduate). What NCA would require from you, I wouldn't know. I applied as FTL (foreign-trained lawyer) likewise everyone else that I know with a legal background . I[/b]

vi. The probability of a qualifying certificate boosting an express entry application
As a law graduate, all you need is your LL.B certificate to claim the maximum point for a professional degree which ranks equal with Masters'. All other things being equal, you're good to go

vii. The best way for a legal practitioner with less than 5 years practice experience to emigrate
EE . 3years give you max point

viii. The approval chances of an in-house counsel planning to emigrate when compared with a lawyer working with a law firm
LOL... I was in-house (4years) before migrating. There is no such distinction

ix. Which threads are dedicated to foreign trained lawyers in Canada etc
Check my earlier post, you'd be properly guided. In addition, I belong to the following Facebook closed-user groups;
National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) – Current and Former Students
NCA students, articling students, & internationally trained lawyers (ITLs)
NCA & BAR STUDENTS
National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) Edmonton and Alberta region. ( for my Alberta people
NCA Tutor - National Committee on Accreditation - FLSC


It is definitely a lot of information to ask. But hopefully answers to these questions will also help other people in the legal field hoping to emigrate.

Looking forward to receiving a feedback from you or anyone with answers to these questions.

cochtrane:
J But being a Canadian PR now offers you the rare opportunity to dive into the global market and profit from the growth of large US/Canadian companies.
Resources you may find helpful:
https://canadiancouchpotato.com/
https://www.reddit.com/r/CanadianInvestor/
https://www.reddit.com/r/PersonalFinanceCanada/
https://www.fool.ca/

MissChristine:
This is a really insightful thread. It’s also commendable to see Nigerians looking out for each other.

I’m a law graduate who is exploring relocating to Canada through the acquisition of academic degrees (LL.M and NCA). Although I have read up the process, I am still quite confused on some issues and feel someone with experience would properly guide me. I am going to be mostly self sponsored (daddy and mummy have really tried so far) so I want to ensure I don’t waste a kobo due to avoidable mistakes in my application.

Are there immigrant Canadian legal practitioners in the house? Does anyone know an immigrant Canadian legal practitioner? It would be highly appreciated if I can have a detailed discussion with such a person.

Many thanks.

Estac:


The caveats... LawyerSpeak is not complete without these. Weldone sis/bro

toboy:

I had a conversation with a white person who says they respect black people but then he finds black people are "dirty, primitive, and violent people". To unpack this racial stereotype, I told him I understand why he might feel that way due to the socialization and misrepresentation of black people in North America.

cochtrane:

For someone like you who preaches respect, but secretly disapproves of their lifestyle, you run the risk of denying them their right to freedom of expression. Were you to vote, for instance, in Canada on a referendum that greatly affects this set of people, you may allow your imported cultural background to influence your decision[/b]. [b]Yet you take shelter for own yourself under the same constitutional freedom offered to all. That's not exactly fair. Perhaps also, if you were in a position to maybe rent out a room to them, you may refuse to because "their actions disgust you." That's even discriminatory.

AZeD1:

Parents of the bride? In Igbo land, the women are not even allowed were the discussion is taking place. The Yoruba's don't collect it anymore so I don't know why you are saying parents because its usually 'elders' comprised of men.

AZeD1:

I don't why you are bringing women into this bride price matter because last I checked there's no village I know of in Nigeria were women collect bride price. Its strictly a "men" thing and it still continues till this day because it's the last thing men use to claim submission.

salford1:

This one weak me. The reason most firms avoid it is due to legal issues that may arise from such, but una no say una be lawyers. You can sue and unsue each other while at it

salford1:
In Canada, one can't "volunteer" or "work for free " for a for-profit organization. Most companies try to stay away from any action that could bring about a lawsuit.

Two ways to get around this:
1) padi to padi arrangee.
2) Employers that work in conjunction with recognized internship programs. There are schools, government or bridging programs that can help people work for free to gain Canadian experience. I believe einsteino is starting one of such programs soon.

Dizzy007:
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/363#70763148

hotD:


TD bank allows me to do the $1200 at once but scotia bank only permits $1000 at once on there machines so of course i use TDB often then the charge fluctuates depends on the rate for d day but the $3.50 is constant,i worked with gtb for over 7yrs so i sabi dem well well.

hotD:
the thing is with d gtb dollar card u can be doing withdrawals here of maximum $1200 in a day and you are charged about 1k for each withdrawal,so if i am doing dat everyday in ten days i wld have withdrew my $10,000 and just paid 10k as charges so that saves alot of cost then your dollar card also works well here.
Bank charges-they are pretty much the same across all d banks,not much difference except TD dat gives new immigrants free banking for the year.I hope dis helps

Aka2003:
Silent reader landing gist

. My wife got my PR card and sent it to me by courier. Surprisingly only my PR card came ( as if they knew I would need it ) .

RahmaMohammed:


Hey, I got your email but I cant respond because I keep getting delivery error messages

blessings2017:


Ok bro. Send me a direct mail to my email address - culldiuke@yahoo.com .

I appreciate...

RahmaMohammed:


Hey, I got your email but I cant respond because I keep getting delivery error messages

RahmaMohammed:


Thanks for your prayers. Not a problem. We can PM about where you want the book sent to. What exams do you intend starting off with when you arrive? There are NCA exam groups on facebook that you might find helpful in terms of study materials (summary of text materials sold for a fee, online and in person tutorials).
All the best

RahmaMohammed:


Please be careful with whoever you use in changing your naira to CAD (including bureau de change). We (my family) are currently still accused persons in a fraud case over the money we money we bought from a bureau de change in lagos which was transferred to our canadian account. Apparently, some yahoo boys defrauded some Canadian lady and unknown to us, we bought the money.

fem88:


I was once in your shoes sir but when I got to the POE I discovered my mountains was nothing but sand in the words of Adekunle Gold.

Canada is a free Country where you'll enjoy real freedom with a welcoming smile on everyone's face.

...Welcome to Canada...