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Wow she's way covered and drab than the other Moslem girls.

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gentleiphy:
Ccaramel....please let go...irridemi just asked us for help...lets not use this platform to throw stones at each other.You have responded positively to Irridemi and i think she appreciates what you advised.For her sake lets keep this place safe for her.Thanks for obliging me this favour.[b][/b]

No qualms mate. I'm for all for truce and peace. Your wisdom is appreciated.

sukkot:
lmao. eh aiiit lets squash all the beef. my apologies. but you have to admit you were a lil rude too now lol. ok all beef squashed. apologies tendered. lets all be friends again. and you do need to apologize to uplawal too

I really had no beef with you and was surprised you attacked me. No hard feeling. The others can jump off the CN tower or Burj Khalifa for all I care. Pretty sure they won't be missed. I'm out. Going out to skate and then to the movies with the kids. Oh life is good. So good...Hmmnnn.

irridemi:
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Wow! Thanks for the full words! For taking time out to give this objective comment God bless u. Will check out the professional course u mentioned. Thank u, I have a full page of the pros and cons and carefully reading and evaluating with hubby. I look forward to the day I write our success story and I won't forget the words!

You are welcome. All the best to you and your husband as you make this life changing decision. Good luck.

Demainman1:
That is the slave mentality we are talking about. Why can't the rich/our leaders build a Nigeria that can be compared to this abroad? Don't Nigeria have the means?

A typical Nigeria rich man or leader suffer a chronic form of inferiority complex. Look at GEJ in the midst of Oyinbos you will see what I am talking about.

You will know when we have good leaders, when they will build the country for all instead of sending only their children abroad as if abroad na heaven.

Build Nigeria and see Nigeria become visa free to most places and nobody we consider abroad as any big deal i tell ypu.

I don't get your argument. They send their kids abroad because they prefer them to get the education abroad and have a stress free life. The argument is why it is better to live in Canada than in Nigeria and not why NIgeria is underdeveloped and not the best place for the kids to have a quality life. This slave mentality you keep hampering on. Africans sold their kinsmen as slaves. What are we talking about.
Why do we imbibe western culture? Why do you dress like the whites, why do you drive a car, why do you go to school, why do you use a cell phone or computer? You my friend have a slave mentality as these are all things invented by the west and the whites.

sukkot:
i am not quarreling with anyone. i am smashing down on someone who was disrespecting someone who was having a conversation with me. i am entitled to do that. rude people need to be curtailed. it is what it is.

Why do you feel the need to smash down on me. She's an adult, she can confront me herself. You and I had no issues as we were discussing yesterday about the pros and cons of Canada. Pls grow up and have some sense. To think that I was even trying to have an intelligent conversation with you. Scratch that. In your face, up yours numbskull.
Seriously I can take on all of you dumbo pessimists. Bring it on. Let me school you today

sukkot:
it is not about intelligence. it is about humanity. you have a poverty mentality. i know many nigerians like you who exist in the most inhumane of places just so you can be abroad. can you believe we have nigerians in russia and ukraine lmao .

Sukkot it's not that at all. Actually I earn more money from my businesses in Nigeria than my job in Canada, I have a bigger house, car in Nigeria and my family is ok. Mind you I was an international student for my undergrad and masters in Canada. Not cheap. It's not about money to me. But its about a sane and safe environment where the mind can develop. I just returned from a 4 month trip to nigeria and I couldn't wait to get back even with the sub zero temperature. The traffic, NEPA, gridlock, horrible drivers in Lagos is just not for me. Sure there's money but that's not me. Why do the majority of the kids of the rich stay and school abroad? Plain and simple. It's a saner environment. Things work better, govt is doing their job, police are doing their job, hardly traffic, safer environment generally. If you are ok with Nigeria if you have the opportunity to be in a developed country like Canada. It's ok. We all have different personalities and way of life. Nigeria will always be home. But I love Canada. If NIgeria can become a better country and govt decides to start working. I will be the first one to pack my bags and return home. For now. I am home. Home is where the heart is. I am happy here. Money is nothing.

shinejackie:
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Easy on her, she is entitled to her opinion

And I'm entitled to mine.

adonai36:
I applied for the federal skilled worker,(using my past work experience) since I have open work permit, been a dependent of a spouse with study permit. That way, my spouse now becomes my dependent when I applied for the skilled worker. And we got our PR within nine months of getting here, all to God's glory!
Here in Canada, any of the spouse can be a main applicant if he or she has more work experience and qualifications than the other spouse.

Shalom

Interesting. I didn't know that was possible. OP this an option to look into. Sounds promising. Apologies that I thot it was asylum.

Tamarind?

Omg. Nostalgia.

irridemi:
google memorial university newfoundland

personally I won't advise you to go to Eastern Canada provinces. NB, PEI, NS. Mostly white, not so developed, less job prospect than provinces like ON, AB, BC, MB, QC. 90% of intl student there relocate to get a job after school. Cheaper tuition and in general but is it worth the stress? Plus its much more boring out there. I lived in Charlottetown, PE for a while, it was tough o.

adonai36:
Humm, Newfoundland is a good place to start. My spouse also schools in Newfoundland when we came here two years ago. Newfoundlander as they are called are good people, the provincial govt is also good as well, infact they even support my spouse with her fee, despite been an international student then!
However, the down side of it is that there is no job in the province. In our case, I have to go to Alberta to get a job, while my spouse remains in Newfoundland schooling. Generally Alberta province has more jobs than any other province in Canada.
Another option is for both of you to be in Alberta, so that your cost can be minimized.
Please bear in mind that Memorial University is competitve, as that is the only university in Newfoundland, so u may want to try other schools too, so as to broaden your chances.

Shalom

How did you guys get PR in 9 months as an international student? Share now.

irridemi:
wow God bless you. Thank u so much. Uv given me an opened cheque lol. Where do I start from!. Ok, we hope to stay in Newfoundland(after some research hubby is opened abt province) cos of the flexibility of fees, about 600 to 900dollars per semester for Msc in Management. I hope to do this and work while hubby works. We are looking at first quarter next year, so we will save more. ?

Are you sure about those fees? Post a link pls.

adonai36:
Dear Op,

I will advise that you both relocate to Canada. I and my spouse was once in your shoe two years ago. We both work as a banker in Nigeria, before relocating to Canada. While my spouse was the student, I was her dependent. The immigration law in Canada favours married couples, as any of you can apply for Permanent Residence once you are here, under different immigrration stream.
Fast forward, to God alone be the glory, we got our permanent residences within nine months of getting to canada, even while my spouse is still in school.
Pleases go for it, if you need more help, please post your questions and I will be more than happy to help. Howvere bear in mind the time difference (we are 8 hrs behind nigeria time) so my reply may not be fast, but I will reply!

Shalom

refugee claimant? not sure how else you can become a PR in 9 months. If not, let us know what program.

ifegy:
If your intention is to give birth in Canada, it is very, very likely you won't be allowed in.
Note: there is a thread on giving birth in the US:https://www.nairaland.com/617280/give-birth-usa-cost-procedure

That is wrong info please. And what has that link got to do with giving birth in Canada? Two different countries.

irridemi:
wow thanks. I am looking at Masters in Management , MBA or Msc in Employee Relations @ Memorial Uni in NewFoundland.

ok, looks like you are thinking of a career change? I was speaking for options for you to become an auditor in Ontario. Don't know about those courses you mentioned and job prospect. You mentioned your SIL not getting a job yet so you have to be very careful choosing what professional course to do. Those are Oyibo courses o. If MBA, target Finance or accounting related that is if you want to continue in auditing.

irridemi:
Pls explain more thanks

I have friends without any canadian education whatsoever except Nigeria degree. Canadian work experience on your resume is more favourable than just having Canadian master or education with no work experience in Canada. Even if it is just a basic job like telemarketing, customer service, cashier. From there, you will get a better job, know the system and develop a network to get a better job. There are many government funded organizations that helps newcomers to Canada get jobs and help prepare the resume all for free. I got my first job through one of those agencies. Again canada is a country of immigrants. As a professional however, you need to get canadian education to work in your field I.e doctors, nurses, lawyer, engineer, auditor, insurance etc.
Don't just do masters degree in anything and waste money and time. Look into obtaining the CGA, CA, CFP, CFA. Project management/ business analysis is also a good area.They give credits for some of the courses especially if you have accounting or finance degree, ICAN, ACCA. This is my field, so I know what I'm talking about. All in all, I will suggest coming as a skilled worker is better than coming as students. If you were single or younger, it's easier to survive being an intl student. Also just asked a friend, if you give birth in Ontario as an intl student or spouse, you are covered. You won't have to pay anything and your baby will be a citizen.
As you can see, I live here and I'm pro- Canada. If you are smart and hardworking, you will succeed here. People immigrate here everyday. Don't let people that have not being here or just hearsay discourage you. You are smart, you will make it. Believe in yourself.

maternal:
Naija qualifications is not recognized in canada.

Pls stop spreading lies. However the fastest way to get a good job is to do a professional certification or masters if you can afford it. It helps your resume. Most of these courses have coop or job placement during or after the program.

sukkot:
oh no it was more than that. that was just a lil episode. and yes i am very familiar with africville in nova scotia the home of runaway slaves. but like i said earlier i just didnt like the vibes of the place. the vibes did not resonate with me keep in mind i was living in the york area which is kinda middle class - upper middle

I live in North York. Mostly middle-class area. Easy commute downtown by train.
I'd really like to know where you live now England? With your narrow streets and crazy levies and taxes? You really think it's better than Canada?

sukkot:
little story about this guy. so i was downtown toronto. didnt know too many people there. so i met this naija guy at this record store or so, around bloor and yonge. we got to talking. he gave me his number and address in etobicoke. i went to see him. first of all when i got to the area i was scared. it looked like the hood in america. then i went to his building ( like 30 floors up or so ). got to his apt. man the place was depressing. the guy had turned into an alcoholic in canada out of depression. he start showing me his citizen card and saying he gets free food and alcohol etc etc. man that was what sealed the deal for me. felt very sorry for the dude. in my mind i am thinking, wow so this guy left nigeria for this ? not too long after i left canada. now keep in mind this was 15 years ago so maybe now things are better for black people in the country. but it wasnt back then

You let that one ordeal scare you away from Canada? Those are the Jane/Finch crew I was warning to stay away from. They will only tell you how bad the country is but they take no major step to make life better for themselves. They live in the ghetto areas with the Jamaicans. They feel inferior to the whites for whatever reason.
There have been blacks in Canada since the time of slavery in America. When slaves were freed, they moved in droves to Canada(Nova Scotia) for a better life. Nigerians have lived here as far back as the 60s. I have many friends that were born here and never been to Nigeria. They are all doing well. You cant get to any university in Canada without meeting a Nigerian professor, doctors are uncountable in Toronto alone and tons of nurses and white collar workers. I meet professional Nigerians everyday in my line of work and my church. The problem is that when majority of Nigerians arrive here, they settle for menial jobs like PSW, factory worker, labourer and what not. Those jobs are only supposed to be short term.But because they get terrible advice from whoever they are staying with or helped them to come Canada, they stay doing the dirty jobs instead of going back to school. Immigrants outnumber the whites in Toronto. Filled with blacks, Indians, Chinese, Filipino, Spanish. Canada is an immigrant country. At a point, it was very easy to get papers but a bit stricter now.

sukkot:
you dont get it. life is not about having a roof over your head and a lil car to drive. your spirit has to be nourished and happy too. what you have is called poverty mentality. i didnt go to canada looking for opportunities. i was young and was heavily into the NBA and most especially vince carter when he was with the toronto raptors. i was in toronto during the 2000 slam dunk contest when vince did that crazy dunk. i came for basketball. to be close to the raptors. come to find out after 2 months in the place, it was like hell. the snow on the street was like 10 inches. the cold was brutal. everyone looked miserable. black people there had no glow whatsoever. it was very depressing. i had to escape before i get depressed. i remember the streets though lol. bloor. spauldina, younge, etc etc

Oh wow. That was about the time I moved to Canada too. I remember that slam dunk contest. I used to be a huge fan of the raptors and used to go out to see the games downtown. Ever since Chris Bosh and Carter got traded...I wasn't loyal anymore. My teams are in the states now. I work at Yonge/Bloor area. Busiest intersection ever . You should have tried to visit in Summer. Hotter than Naija sometimes. The cold is not that bad common. You just have to dress warm. Boots, gloves, Parka, earmuffs scarf. You get used to it.

sukkot:
misery loves company lol. see how you expose yourself ?

Misery? In Canada? I was only stating the obvious. I am even going Ice skating at the rink tomorrow. It's cold but if you dress warm and have a car, it's nothing. Honestly, If you didn't make it in Canada, it's either you are very lazy or do not have the qualifications to get a well paying job. Exporting is also a great business to be in. Opportunities abound and only pessimists will complain. Always look at the glass half full and be determined.