₦airaland Forum

emperoracro:
1. Do u mean from Nija to Canada? If yes, then get a Gtbank naira MasterCard or First bank prepaid credit card, u can use both over there but dont forget ATM charges.
If am to move 15K cad, wat i will do is deposit 5k in my Account and travel wt 10k cash, cos ATM charges about #420 on each transaction if am nt mistaken

The problem is the exorbitant exchange rate these Nig banks charge for using atm outside the country.
GTB na confirm thief in that line.They will charge 13-17naira more of the normal cbn exchange rate and 420naira per withdrawal (suicide mission).

For the prepaid card from First bank, it is a good idea bt dnt try the atm withdrawal cos u will be chrge 3% of the naira equivalent of wht u will be withdrawing (killer pass).But advantage of the card, you won't be charged for using POS or online transactions for the card (so cool).

Have been monitoring the card exchange rates for sometime now.I will soon get a bank wit low and constant rates for withdrawal outside the country.

Berrymoss:
He took 23 Hausa, 6yoruba,3south South n 1igbo n some gullible ones think dis dude has interest of naija at heart.

You get time to count oya hang ursef cos of this

laureek:
Lmao....let's all turn it up together here.don't leave me out of the fun.

issorite den..The time is near

laureek:
Yaayy...God is indeed a faithful God o.My hubby hardly pings me but he pinged me this morning and I asked for the good news.Lo and Behold, @opeyemi8 has been called for medicals today.he applied online ,May 18th and did biometrics 19th.I have been in canada for 2years and was worried all the while cos of the "almighty strong ties" but God surprised me.He will update his documents later.He is still shaky at the moment.God bless everyone here and your good news is here already.

Good news...Congrats to him...let me help u go turn up for his side today? I need addrrss

@seun I would like to change my username to 'serlahc'

So i collected my PP last week and all thanks to baba G for his mercies all through.

Have been reading the read more than 2yrs now and have learnt alot from nairaland and i think its necessary for me to pass on this bit of info to help others and i will like to dwell more on the sop that we submit.Inasmuch as some peeps didnt submit sop and got their visas,it is also important for those who want to submit a statement of purpose/Letter of explanation to write intelligently.You may either help your case with the sop or harm yourself with it(i read one of such here recently).Tho am not sure the v.os do read every content of it but the ball is in your court to write a knowledgeable sop if you choose to submit one.

In my opinion,what matter most to the v.o is to know if you truly going to Canada to study,if you have enough funds for your studies,why you choose that sch compared to other schools and if you will be returning after your studies even though they know most people plan not return it is mandatory for you to prove to the v.o.that you will return.

For the home tie part,they expect applicants to have both social and economic ties to his/her of residence in lieu of that if you married; you have a good social home tie,also if you have siblings and parents in Nig that is another good social home tie for unmarried peeps.
For the economic ties,that is when the employment situation comes in, for those working and looking forward to return to the company they work for after studies.This should serve as a good economic home tie.But for someone who recently graduated like me,i think your future plans and goals should serve as a good home tie for you should try to write a knowledgeable plan for your career relating all plans after studies to Nig.

Having said that, i read in part 6 of the forum where someone indicated that he/she will come back to setup a lab after his/her studies.That kind of plan after your studies is vague and clearly shows the v.o that you might not return.To be realistic,where do you want to access funds to setup the lab after spending so much in canada.Though,its not bad to have that kind of plan after studies but you have to be realistic enough.

I will advise we think outside the box when stating the reasons why we will return to Nig after our studies and not be vague about the plan.Here is a way you can show a shrewd and mellifluous plan after studies.

[I intend to work for few years as part of ***** manufacturing firm here in Nigeria. After which, I plan to start of my own ***** company in collaboration with a public sector authority resulting to a public-private partnership. And also, to assess loan from Central Bank of Nigeria's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Fund (MSMEDF) OR funds available for SMEs in the Bank of Industry to start up my proposed ***** firm]. I think this looks detailed and shows you have deep plans than just saying i will come back to set up a laboratory.Just think towards this line of thought.

***In adittion try to read the USA student thread once inawhile you will get more info on what the v.os look out for during interviews,this will help you to build a good SOP***

This my little piece and hope it will be helpful to someone out, there dnt mind my typos.Shalom!!!

Beremx:
So they couldn't catch the only female Who took part in the robbery? I hope the police is not parading innocent people.

According to reports one of them disguised like a woman during the operation

teana4040:
Pls who is at IOM clinic in Ikeja presently,i av tried d number post here...but they r all switched off...pls i dont stay in lagos...i need to book an appointment...i am.coming from Ughelli

Booking an appointment is not compulsory.Just get to the clinic before 8a.m you will be attended to.

hello ause, jst got a notification that my passport is ready for collection.So, i will lik to knw d document I maybe asked to present before I collect my passport.

schooling and working in canada to pay sch fees only look easy frm Nig.Wen u get dere, u will sabi as he dey go.

toluine56
My ? Is does this give any advantage cos i avent seen any1 do that here.
There is no advantage, the most important thing the v.o is cautious of is to knw if the funds is truly available for u.

kfrosh:
After I read this write up, in my mind I was like ABORT MISSION, I REPEAT ABORT MISSION anyone intending to use Egypt Air to avoid stories that touch

@Bobola86 has given another account of the services Egypt airline provides.so you may want to reconsider them

Gods1son:
Toronto Pearson airport... I'm heading to kitchener, Ontario

ok dts nice..did u get dt price for a date in Aug?

Gods1son:
Check Ethiopian airline website, I booked for next week Friday.

pretty cool price..to whc destination?

@ invincible2006 the US V.O don tay for NL lol.He/she respond to pertinent questions regularly on his/her thread.cool dude

Team12, thanks so much.so I will meet Mr John again

kennykentipsy:
when I was doing my physical examination.. the doctor said she will send the result immediately

ok..did u get an update email frm cic?if not, try to call dem bro cos mine was sent dt day and cic notified me same day.And don't fret, trv is yours already

@ kennykentipsy hve u called IOM to confirm if ur results have been sent to cic?

Team12:
VFS

thanks mam.Can you give me a break down of the process.do I submit and come back for it?

hello,pls wen passport is requested for whr do i take it to?

kennykentipsy ok

SeraSera:
Thanks @Team12 @kennykentipsy @Chars1289 et al. Just got the update: medical passed.

sigh of relief.congrats

kennykentipsy:
i did mine at iom on Wednesday.. u should only be worried if the hospital calls u back for further test

dont scare a broda naa..Tim12 has already given him a break down of how consultant practice work.
But for peeps awaiting medic.wen u get it use IOM.Team12's account abt dem is so true.

senarthor:
What should I go with when ever am been call for medical and what and what are they going to test me for?

Your Int passort, 2passort photographs, 28k, ur printed medic instruction.

Test includes:physical Exam by the doc,HIV, Syphilis,Urinalysis and Xray

SeraSera:
Thanks. Did you do yours at Consultants Practice also?

Nope, did mine at IOM, ikeja.

Thanks @ ElCapt

Giov:
Pls is it possible to apply for an extention of stay by applying for a diploma prog after one might av finished an 8month PGD program? I mean what's the chances of being granted? Cos I knw one can only get an 8month work permit after doing an 8month course. Pls help on.

Yes you can

SeraSera:
Hi guys. Please for those who've done medicals, how long did it take before your cic status became updated? I had my medicals done at Consultants Practice on Tuesday and I'm still awaiting an update on my account. Should I be worried?

think it depends on how soon d clinic send ur results to cic.did mine on tuesday too and my acct was updated same day, got anoda update yesterday dt I passed d medicals.frm my cal it shld be within 2-3 days for u too get an update bt u need not worry ursef, try call the hospital if ur results hve been sent to cic.

Hello ause, pls I intend changing my program bt the new start date I can get will be jan start date.I will lik to knw if I can work pending the time my new program will commence.hop its nt an offence?