Oakville19:


Please do you know if I will need the FRSC letter in Ontario.

I'm in ontario and I got the FRSC letter 3 weeks before leaving Nigeria. I also had my Original drivers license with me . My letter showed I had been driving for 26 months and I was able to take the knowledge and vision test, got my G1 license and had the option of taking a G test which I did. So if you have 24 or more months of driving experience, I suggest you get the FRSC letter.

ceemac:


Not always the case, if you have a Masters degree, there won't discrimination against you in anyway. Labour laws constraint all employers to give equal opportunity and never to discriminate when they are hiring. Although some cards are secretly played under the table such as things like accents, background et al (as trivial as it may be, it exists)

A known individual got a graduate internship position with a renowned government parastatal that required only a baseline recent BSc. in the job requirements with a recent Masters degree. Many know persons have gotten entry level roles that required base line Bachelors degree with a Masters degree. While all employers aren't oblivious of the fact that employees will keep moving, the onus lies on them to give employees the reason to stay. A Masters degree holder will move at the offer of a better whatever, a college diploma graduate will do likewise.

To have idea about your long term commitments, they will usually ask the generic question such as "Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years". At the mention of this, the arrow has been handed over to you as a candidate to nail yourself where you deem fit.

It is never a minus to have additional qualifications, more so if you are a new immigrant with no canadian experience whatsoever, where the relativity of your experiences may be in question, a higher degree such as a Masters may further help your candidacy during hiring.

Conclusion: If you have a Masters, do kindly include it by all means, a Phd will be a no no..

Alright. Thanks a lot.

alt3r3g0:


I put my education. On my cv, education comes last. Profile summary, skills, work experience, education. So it's work experience that starts from 2015.

Oh I get it now. Thanks a bunch!

alt3r3g0:


Yes, they will check. You can create another linkedin profile. If you chose to keep your old one, remove your picture and you can just leave your initials.

As per gaps... In my case graduated 2006. Modified cv starts from 2015. I did not put any gaps in between relevant experience. If they asked i would have told them I worked in a different sector and as this is my is my chosen field so did not bother to include it..but they did not.

Oh ok. So I'm guessing you didn't include your education at all since you graduated in 2006. Am I right?

alt3r3g0:


At the bolded, it may happen in naija but here you may be seen as a flight risk. They will feel you won't be happy because you are being paid less than you are qualified and will leave the moment you get what you want.

That's why in some cases you find out you will need to have a survival cv for a survival job.

I know of someone who had to reduce years of experience to get a role with IBM.

I don't think he is trying to say Masters is useless..but more like targeting your resume. If a position asks for 4 years experience, saying you have 15 years may not work....

This is true. Please how do you reduce your years of experience or take out an an education such as a Masters degree from your resume without creating a gap in your resume? I've been worried about how to do this. Also, won't the recruiter check out your linkedin profile? Please help!!

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I really enjoyed reading your landing gist.Congratulations and safe delivery. Remain blessed.

Congrats @dumprep, I really enjoyed reading your landing gist. Keep soaring.
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Newmum0615:
What my street looks like at the moment.
-28°C this morning. -14°C at the moment. Temperatures will still dip later today.

Landing gist loading. Make una no abuse me abeg.

Hey God! Arriving Milton in 4 weeks with 2 kids. Fear dey catch me for this kin cold and snow�. Well, we will just have to tough it out. Newmum0615 waiting for your landing gist and may you find favour in the Land.

philip3:


The town is feeding off people moving away from Toronoto due to high house prices which in turn has raised rent. Its closest to Mississauga and Oakville.

It has a feeling of being a small town with a bigger town being superimposed over it.

Thanks alot for the information. Let's see how it goes.

Newmum0615:
In a few days.

Cool. Journey mercies.

philip3:


You don land yet? Destination Milton?

A friend that has been scaring us about Canadian winter has been shocked so far. The temperatures have been unseasonal anyway.

We like am like that.

Another neighbour here oo. Destination Milton too�. Landing in March. @Philip3 How are you enjoying Milton? I don't know what to expect because i have no friend/family there.

@Newmum0615 when are you looking to land?

Na wa oo. Una dey vex oo. People temper just dey feel like short burning fuse. Lets all take a couple of deep breaths. Breath in for six seconds, hold the breath for six seconds, and exhale the breath slowly. Repeat until you feel calm. Happy Sunday everyone

czaratwork:


It's all part of living in Canada. People get to know what lies ahead of them by reading what is here. I am for anything that will make integration here easy and i jump and pass what does not relate to me. Let's not stiffle peoples' comments.

Some things i have learnt the hard way because no one got to share them here.

Ok noted!

godfollows:
abeg every aboki with him own kettle let's leave all this relationship/marrii talk and focus on the real issue here..Canada...Please which would you prefer Ethopia air or Egypt... Traveling March

We booked Egypt Air as the price was good. Travelling in March too.

If you've been waiting for good deal on flights from Lagos to Toronto, you may want to check out Jumia Travel now. I just booked, paid, and i have recieved my e ticket from EgyptAir. I had to follow jumia bumper to bumper because I did transfer. I Insisted they send me the booking confirmation after i paid and sent them payment confirmation. About an hour later, E ticket was sent to my email. By the way, I paid N685,280 for a family of four(2 Adults, 2 Children). Not bad huh!

I'm thinking we should open a different thread titled "marrige in Canada as an Immigrant" where those with gift of revelation and prophesy can go and be seeing vision for peoples marriage. Please lets get back on track abeg. Ka Chineke mezie okwu!

threadstone:


Hello sir
Don’t know about the hostel but for the guitar, once it can go through your baggage allowance, please carry it along. As for the drugs, feel free to pack as many as possible.

Below is my medical portfolio comprising various antibiotics, some dose of anti malaria, cold, vitamin c ati be be Lo.

Welcome to Canada. Seeing Doctor is Free, drugs? Maybe Not

Please did you carry a prescription for the medicines? I have been thinking of how I ll carry meds like antibiotics, antimalarial ,ventolin for my son, diclofenac tablets and some stomach meds like buscopan that will last for some months. I don't know weather to get prescription for them or just carry it in checkin luggage. I no want wahala.

GlitteringStar:
Ottawa, Ontario

Thanks, GlitteringStar the photos made me feel good about my decision to settle in Ontario. Just look at the sky, so beautiful. Can't wait

Newbeecey:
LOL because u cannot learn how to use left hand in old age, spanking requires no prior thinking. I am actually consciously learning to spank to correct not to dismember, so help me God. So asking me not to spank or yell at all is like just carrying the child away because #kidswillalwaysbekids and #icannotgoandcomeandkillmyself. But I am expectant to see how this will go for me, will be a fantastic phase to grow into.

But i really do spoil them enough to be able to threaten them with seperation

Chai I have to also learn the skills oo. Me that can shout and spank for Africa. God help me ooo.

PefHouse:


When did you submit at VSF? was it lagos or abuja?

LAGOS

Ifywhyteman:


Please what's the collection process like? Did you tender any document? I sent mine through courier but want to collect in person.

You need to present the receipt that contains the tracking number and the passport copy that they gave you. Someone i met there misplaced his own and they told him to get police report and affidavit. Since you sent yours through courier, I'm not entirely sure of the collection process.

Fizzywah:
Got to Vfs yesterday and was told passports were 'In Transit'. At noon today got email and sms stating I could come for collection. Two other friends got the same message. Didn't have time to go back today.
I'll pick them up tomorrow.

I collected mine today.

Fizzywah:
I am in a similar situation, submitted on the 9th of July as well.. A friend waited 2 days after tracking showed passports had been dispatched from Accra. If you're waiting for a PUM or whatever it's called, VFS may not send. She went there anyway and the passports were ready. I'll be going on Monday to pick up.

Please if you go on Monday and succeed in collecting your passport, let me know here so i can plan to go there. Thanks a bunch!

Randomsue:


I learnt it takes about 10-15 working days.

Submitted on July 9 and yet to get passport back. It has been dispatched already from Accra and i'm just waiting for the pick up mail (PUM)

I also submitted on July 9 and online status shows it has been dispatched from Accra too. I wonder what is taking them so long to send PUM.

Newmum0615:
Can everyone take a seat please? It’s going to be quite a read.

It’s my turn.

PPR has come to the glory of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost.

Oh wow! Just saw this. A big congratulations to you newmum. I'm over the moon for you. God bless you and yours in land flowing with maple syrup. You are an inspiration to us all.

deni83:
Hi Cheromel,
Thank you! Would be looking forward to your arrival . Hopefully, I would have learnt enough to show you the ropes as my relatives are doing for me presently. They have made our landing the softest possible... God bless them real good

Oh that would be great considering we don't have family there. I would definitely keep in touch with you. God bless your family for their support. Cheers dear.

deni83:
Hello everyone,

Canadians have been very helpful and Milton in particular is very family oriented with lots of public and low cost programs available to engage the kids this summer. I will try to update as I see needful, but I can say that if you have a family and you are looking to save some money Egypt air isn't a bad option.

Really enjoyed reading your landing story. We are still waiting for our passports to be returned from VFS. We intend landing early next year and will be staying in Milton. Hubby will also be doing soft landing. Would be nice to meet up with you when we land. Enjoy maple land and post more info when you can. Cheers.

Randomsue:
Hello Everyone,

I would like to start this week by dropping my timeline and state that I'm grateful for God's mercies. My application was processed in less than 40 days...never hespered it!

CRS: 450
ITA: April 25
AOR: May 30
MEP: June 12
IP2: July 6
PPR: July 7 (no ghost update)

Passport submitted: July 9

CONGRATULATIONS

titiclassy:


BIG CONGRATS @CHEROMEL. I PRAY FOR A FAST 1 AS WELL

Thanks dear. The good Lord will grant you your hearts desire.

Ifywhyteman:
Goodday to you all...Please I really need help. Got ITA sometime in November 2017, applied and got a response to send other documents in June this year. Did so and got another mail asking me to send passport to Vfs Canada. Please is there a WhatsApp group I can be added to so I can chat and get real time information cause somethings are not clear to me. Thanks

LOL. That means your application has been approved and they are ready to issue you with your Visa. Read the email letter carefully and submit the required documents to VFS Canada Lagos or Abuja, depending on where you reside. Please see page 0 of this thread, under 'IMPORTANT LINKS' scroll down you will find information on submitting to VFS Lagos or Abuja. Congratulations.

Thanks everyone. God bless y'all.

Thank you all for the congratulatory messages and prayers. May God fulfil your heart desires IJN. Amen