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SmartMen:
Where can one get big daddy toks for 900k?

According to my guy, you can go to the border, talk to guys there or enter cotonu yourself ,from those sellers that wants to just sell their tokunbo cars without the hassle of settling clearance people.

I'll get the name of the place from him for you.

omoluabiade:
Now I know what POF is. Why do we have to include POF if not the PA? Isn't it possible we pull resources together into an account and present it? Enlighten me please

You can put all into one account or separate account, but you must include letter that the PA has access to the funds. It's the requirement from IRCC to include POF for un accompanying spouse.

agarawu23:
if I hear say person buy used big daddy for 1.2m Tell me another lie.

New plastics chairs sef goes for 1800. Bought 2 few weeks ago, yet wants to sell a used one for 2k. Read the big daddy price to my guy here, he said one can even get tokunbo own of 900k in lagos if one knows the right place to go. Clearance sales indeed!

einsteino:
lol whose fault is it? Our people no dey like hear those kind part na. Do you know how many times my friends for naija dey follow me argue say Canada dey easier than I dey talk? at a time, na only my guys wey dey other first world countries I dey gree gist about life with, cos only them dey fit relate and fit contribute.

True! However, despite our society making it appear that no one wants to hear the struggle part, there are still few who would want to know those defining steps so they can plan out the realities for themselves.

omidan21:
Einstieno.u ve just said it all. Especially this part you said " On the other hand, some people by virtue of their psychological wiring wouldn't find fulfillment and happiness without their career". In all honesty.this journey isn't for everyone.but every Nigerian is just rushing into it. Pls forgive I wish everyone planning towards EE a positive outcome. But what am saying take for instance I ve a friend that gave birth to all her kids in US they ve US paali already. They are doing very well here .living in a Behind posh estate. And I ask her why she stressing canada entry .she said for the future of her kids and am like.but ur kids are US citizen already naah. Herself and husband works in a Government parasatal they ve never spent out of their salary [we all know as it they go so I won't elaborate much on that ]. And less stressfull work .I vexed at her cause really there are people out there that Need this slots more. So I wonder how herself and her husband wont get depressed when they get there and are faced with taking little jobs for a while , jobs that no matter how little they wld work their butt for every hour paid and no extra money from runz unlike the parasatal they worked for here in Nigeria . Even if they get good jobs. People that ain't use to spending from salary. For almost 10 yrs of their lives .aw they want take do their lives in canada then. She vexed at me that I didn't want the best for her and I was like toohh no vex ohhh.

They may want to afford their children the luxury of choosing which passport to use ( US or Canada ) In the future since they have the funds to make it happen. Besides, they can afford to remain in naija for their "booming " job while the children remain in canada.

amdman:
So you actually think it is normal to live on income from runs and other corrupt means (as that's what the bolded suggests)? This is one of the things that living in a place like Nigeria turns you into. Just so you know, your high tolerance for corruption and cutting corners is not normal and even the couple knows. Allow them to move to where they can live normal lives of living via honest labour.

You misunderstood what the op wrote . S/He was saying that people like those couple may find it hard to cope in the career sector in canada, where they have to work for every single dime they earn unlike naija where they have access to easy money. When reality doesn't meet expectations, it brings discomfort to mental health.

reciprocal:
I pls i have changed my name due to marriage is it better to apply with my new name . however all my school certificates bear my maiden name

Apply with your new name. Have documents supporting your name change e.g marriage cert, affidavit etc

einsteino:
use my story as an example of someone who was a Project Engineer in Nigeria and was able to land a Project cordinator role in Canada without much sweat but he would miss the bull's eye if he doesnt get a hold of me to learn more than what he can infer from my linkedin. Majority of the stories of folks in Canada have layers that hardly ever helps people make an objective assessment and keep their expectations in check, so they can strategise and find success sooner... I say this because people sometimes get depressed, end up settling for survival jobs and giving up on their dreams because they never expected the journey to be tough. If they had a balanced narrative they would have landed prepared and had a plan to scale through the hurdles. .

This part is golden. Most "success" story tellers leave out the "defining" details, giving unrealistic hope to people. Most publicise their fancy job and ignore the hustle job that provided them with what it took to land the fancy job. When it doesn't work out like the fancy story, they feel sad.

omoluabiade:
Okay. Thanks. When I reach POF stage will know what it means

Un- accompanying spouse. Auto correct wrote it wrongly

[quote author=omoluabiade post=77365681][/quote]If you are married and your spouse won't go to Canada with you. You apply as married but accompanying spouse, not as a single. However, your POF will include that of the spouse

MummyJaygirls:
Pls send me a mail

Please check your mail

teeielts360:
i just picked up the EOR this morning. its the 5th one.
thanks.

How did you apply and pay for the EOR for BC please?

einsteino:
PART 2 of My RAMBLINGS

Thank you for this, very real and insightful. Having worked some survival jobs in the UK as well, I can fully relate with all you have said. Not many Nigerians in diaspora can do this ( some will claim posh life that doesn't exist ) . Your courage, humility and comprehensive review in this write up is admirable

Indeed has been saving lives since 1900 . This is something newcomers should read and meditate on as part of pre arrival preparations.

Kudos to you!!

@joo2018 ,page 1 material

einsteino:
Occasionally, I am approached to give insights on life in Canada, Jobs and integration. I am not quite sure I am in a good position to answer as I have only been here for barely half a year, and then again I can't possibly know the prospects for every field and every person, so its hard for me to say anything specific to a wide population, and I am quite cautious making uninformed statements that could end up being the bedrock of someone's life decision. Nonetheless, I feel if I scribble some ramblings about what I think and have experienced, there maybe a thing or two to take from it. I have chosen to reply here to leverage on the possibility of people who may know better to peer-review and correct the errors in my thoughts.


When you start planing your trip to Canada, you learn of the numerous immigrant settlement schemes, bridging programs and even academic programs/courses that could help you integrate into your industry. Generally speaking, it is a good way to start out on the gamble but I would say don't be carried away by their lustre. They each have different success rate depending on your field, background and goals. Do not be in a haste to jump at them, do your research to know which is best for you. I have met quite a number of immigrants that invested their time on one scheme or the other without it leading to the expected end/significant result. Understand that the staff of these program are actually paid to tell you only the success stories, some to no fault of theirs as they rarely ever have a balanced narrative on the outcome of their programs. The best way to learn if it's worth your time is from those who went through it.


You also may have heard that it is important to know how to write a Canadian Resume, a good one for that matter. Nonetheless, don't fall into the group that spends all the time in the world studying resume writing, unless you make really crappy resumes. Resume format are themselves not miracle centers, so you just need basic knowledge of resume writing(take this with a pinch of salt because "basic" is relative). I think what really matters is what you can put on that resume, what you already have/know. See it this way, if I take what maybe a fantastic resume belonging to Okonjo Iweala and replace her details with mine, chances are the former fabulous resume would turn out lack lustre. So if you already know more than the basics of resume writing, you would better invest your time by focusing on how to get your foot in the door, and many times the missing link would be local experience, skills, reputable credentials and networking(yes man know man dey canada small lol).


So assuming you are now at the point where you feel you have some gaps to fill to make your resume sparkle. Which path do you tow? Gaining Canadian degree or relevant Canadian experience? It is important to know to prioritize, go with which would be more relevant/convenient to your goals. Another thing to consider while planing is relevance, Canadian experience in just about anything may not pass as much in your field e.g having experience as a Customer service rep would likely be utterly useless when applying for a Civil Engineer position. If you choose to go get a Canadian degree/credential, don't assume having Canadian degrees in just about anything would get you a job. Degrees are not paid for here, make sure the market exist for it. I say this because I have met a number of Canadians(with credentials from reputable Canadian institutions) that are struggling to land jobs in their fields. oh yes!


An immigrant could apply for over 100 jobs and fail to land one. If you happen to be that immigrant, don't let it get to you, just keep going or try to figure out what you could do differently. Don't be too hard on yourself, and never see it like its an appraisal of your life. As I mentioned, immigrants are not alone in the hustle, some Canadians are underemployed too.


An occupational research is vital especially if you decide to switch careers. Start out by evaluating the relevance of the discipline/specialty in Canada. Study the labour market, know where there are jobs for you. Don't let news like YYY Province was unable to fill 20,000 vacancies bamboozle you, get down to the details, find out exactly what sort of jobs those 20,000 jobs are? are they the kind of jobs you would move to the province for? Checkout the projections for your field/career of interest, know the factors that impacts it, demand and unemployment rate across provinces, is your job seasonal? know the wage(do not rely on average wage, Mean is not statistically as important as Mode in this kind of distribution). Also learn what and how long it would probably take for you to get in, I didn't say for anyone o! Nothing is as important as introspection and making decisions that take into cognizance your own realities and background.. Ask yourself how would the reward compare if you invest your efforts in a different field.


lastly(stupid me, this should have been the first thing sef), make sure you disabuse your mind of Canada being a Utopia even if you choose to settle in the part that has the postal code "L0M 1T0". This is particularly important for those who unlike me, had a fulfilled life in 9ja lol. If you have overly high expectations of Canada, you may find life quite challenging here and you want to be mentally ready for that. To get ahead easily and quickly, you may need to humble yourself. Inshort that one go be default settings when the bills start pouring in and forces you to do do what you have to do until you find what you want to do. It isn't uncommon for a Senior Bleep to have to apply for a Junior YYY while working a survival job in the meantime to pay bills. Nor is it uncommon for the Uber guy to have a PhD in Engineering , even your successful Mentor may have done similar things in the past. What matters here is just your goals and plans, be strategic about it, hopefully with time you'd get to your destination.


Footnote: Canada is a leveler, so it is easy to to think we are all the same as immigrants from Nigeria and such we can extrapolate off anyone's case. This causes some people to erroneously tow a path because XX who is an immigrant from Nigeria just like them is doing it, without knowing jack about why it is okay for XX to and may not be okay for them. A good number of people here still have businesses, investments or spouses in naija that funds their living expense here, some came with fat savings, and some agbayas like me are still single, such category of persons have a large margin of error for their plans that you may not have. Point is while you get advise, try to also learn if its applicable to your situation, don't just jump in on everything said. We are all different, there are people who for the sake of their kids wouldn't mind anything Canada throws at them. On the other hand, some people by their psychological wiring, the only way to find fulfillment and happiness is via their career. know yourself and know what sacrifices makes sense for you and configure your plans accordingly, don't get bullied by what the majority thinks because at the end of the day your truth wouldn't subject itself to an election.

This is top notch. Thank you for the review. It's a life lesson, not just for canada immigration.

JuneFirst:
They have called me again today to confirm my appointment for 9th of April.
I will go ahead and cancel it tomorrow morning.

You can give @bellexa22 the slot if s/He would take it

bellexa22:
Guys,
Qlife is saying earliest appointment available is 21st May

If you have ITA, they may have a slot with nearer date

Scandinavian02:
Dear Seniors in the house.

We have been waiting in the Pool with a CRS of 448 since February 16th and from the trend, I don't think I can wait any longer.

My spouse alone did the IELTS that gave us the CRS score, I don't want to miss the next drraw hence wants to register for CBT without preparing just to earn 5-10points and boost our CRS for next draw.

Please, can I just walk in and write normal English and score at least 5 points to enable us get ITA in a fortnight?

Patience is key!!
448 has a good chance. by may, It will likely drop to 44+
You can go for TEF or rewrite IELTS to boost your score


*** Many people will pay good money to have your score if it is possible. Just be patient and have hope.

Folafikemi:
Good day Canny family. Pls I need some advice and clarification here and your kind and candid advice will be highly appreciated.

With the look of things so far am planning on landing by August/sept. I have been thinking on so many things part of which are accommodation. My province is Saskatchewan and I will like to know average rent rate for a family of 3. All I saw on kijiji was value at USD and I don't even know how to begin my search. I will appreciate if we have Nairalanders who is in that province to help me out just to know how much I shud budget for.

Secondly am trying to fare for a ticket and the prices I saw was way to high especially Ethiopian airlines which I consider to be a bit cheap. Help me on which way to go abeg.

Thirdly I have a little girl of 3yrs old and been thinking of wears and shoes to buy for her considering the weather. Pls kindly assist in making a proper plan towards this journey. Thanks

I am still in naija but from my research:
go to rent faster.ca, search the city you want to reside and you will see the prices for different houses. factors that can affect price will include whether the bills are included in the rent, the area where the house is located among others. downtown houses may be cheap but they say downtown is not safe. so before you pick a cheap rent, read reviews about the area(try livingincanada.ca). use numbeo.com to review cost of living in the city.

skyscanner is a better site for flight prices, booking from the airline site directly was a bit cheaper ( i compared with jumia, travel start,expedia and wakanow using same date and time to compare prices. skyscanner was the best, other site inflated their prices).

go to youtube and search for winter wears et al. you will get a good knowledge of what to buy and how to dress your kid.

Onetwo77:
Wow. Thank you for the link! If we have to inform IRCC we will just wait till we get to Canada. Considering how long we have had to wait to get to this point.

Thank you

It is better to enter first then come back for your wedding (soft landing) or do a small court wedding there to avoid any complications with IRCC. you have waited for this long, you both can wait some more.

Randomsue:
Thank you!

Changed naira to CAD with BDC from naija

Thank you

Randomsue:
Landing gist...LONG POST ALERT


6. Luggage scale, saving your naira since 19xx immigration travel waka - tip is to weigh the bags whilst standing on a higher platform than the bag ( I stood on a stool)

7. Change some naira to CAD if you can, you might need it to purchase things at the airport if you find yourself in a situation similar to what we went through

Congratulations!!

Can you share the name/picture of the scale you got from jumia please,
Did you change your naira to CAD at MMA or BDC?

ricaabrams:
does anyone know if I can get 2 or more cert with CIPS certificate

No idea

@joo2018 ifeoma77

BootyliciousHon:
NOC 1241. 3 years work experience. No ties to Alberta whatsoever.

Thanks

BootyliciousHon:
Please I need advice, I got an NOI from Alberta sometime In March. In my mind i had filled everything correctly and submitted. I woke up this morning to read up on the thread only to realise that among the statutory questions was if you had been denied Visa to Canada or any other country before.i didnt see the any other country part. Cos when I was seeing illegal and all that I had ticked no to all the question for both I and my spouse. Reading it now here I remember my husband was once denied us Visa...interviewer didnt understand the triaining he was going for...though he was later given. What should I do now? I dont want to lose this nomination. How my eyes did not see that question is still a mystery to me cos i thought i double checked everything.

I know i shouldn't have been filling those forms at night

@joo2018 @ifeoma77

I don't know the answer to your question but if you don't mind I'm interested in how you got the NOI. What is your NOC and how many years of experience did you claim points for in your profile.

iaatmguy:
yes you can go for medicals pre ITA. Go with ATM card, valid international passport, one passport photograph( with a white background)
For PCC, (go to alagbon ask for ACP moshood, room 64, check for his number on the thread) Go with your valid international passport, one passport photograph , photocopy of your international passport data page.

@joo2018, page 1 material. It's very detailed

mimini:
Pls house, its urgent. When is the payment fee for express entry done? Is it after ITA or must be paid while filling EOI form? How much equivalent is the money in Nigerian currency? Thanks

refer to page 1. all your answers are there.

Ologunsunny:
After I received ITA and paid for the application fee, and I submitted like that thinking I will pay the right of permanent resident fee later, can I pay it next I receive salary or I have to wait until they request for it thanks.

You can pay upfront, then raise a CSE and attach the necessary doc. Ralprulz did same

ottawasenators:
Ielts Dec 2 2017- LRWS 8777
ECA - Feb 13 2018 (Spouse)
ECA - August 21 2018
Ielts 1 (Feb 1 2018) - LRWS 8.5 6 6.5 7.5 (Spouse)
Ielts 2 (May 12 2018) - LRWS 8 6.5 7 7.5(Spouse)
Ielts 3 (June 30 2018) - LRWS 8.5 7.5 6.5 8 (EOR Unchanged)(Spouse)
Ielts 4 (July 28 2018) - LRWS 7.5 8.5 6.5 7.5 (Spouse)
Ielts 5 (September 30 2018) - LRWS 8 9 7.5 8(Spouse)
CRS - 440
Spouse - PA
ITA - December 19, 2018
Medicals - January 10, 2019
AOR - January 11, 2019
Biometrics - February 25, 2019
PPR - March 27 (dated march 26th)


Thanks to each and everyone for the wealth of knowledge gained from this thread.

Congrats!! I tap into this short timeline

wizean:
LANDING GIST


FIL left and we proceeded into the
Our connecting flight to Alberta was in 4hrs, so we ate and roamed the airport. We boarded our Air Canada flight and it was okay. Meals were served at different prices except water which was free. There was in-flight entertainment. We landed about 2:30pm Calgary time. I walked out of the airport to get a taxi, I had to do a reverse (Micheal Jackson's moonwalk style) back in immediately. The cold that touched my skull ehn.

I enjoyed your landing gist. The MJ part got me
Congratulations

Funky123:
Hello house congrats to all the PPR clinchers....May God bless the land for you. Seniors in the house,Pls a friend outside NL asked me a question that is bigger than my knowledge on this journey....She was planning to start this journey with her fiance,but the guy friends in Canada said it's hard to get a good job when one didn't have at least 1 certificate from Canada school and regarding their POF they can't raise for the both of them,Now they both agree to put their wedding plans on hold and let the guy alone go for now....The question now is that is it possible for someone who got a PR visa to come back to Nigeria after 2-3 years to marry the lady legally and go together....How easy is this process and what would you advice pls....Seniors in the house,please help me put mouth Topsmamen,Ifeoma and others..Thanks

In my own opinion . The guy will likely not come back considering the large number of singles immigrating to Canada. It may be different if they are married or have a child together. With Canada cold, guy go grab available single lady him body sharp sharp.

The lady needs to think with her brain and not her emotion on this.

Milllz:
Hey Fam,

I need some input, I’m trying to book my ticket, I’m considering Turkish airline, their layovers are in Turkey and Vienna, do I need a transit visa for this?
Has anyone booked international flight tickets using Expedia, any review or feedback please? Thanks.

For Turkish airline,
If your layover is over 16 hrs ( they will book an hotel for you for layover hrs of 16 and above), and
You wanna leave the airport into the city, then
You will need a transit visa

I don't know about Vienna