kiari:



Here’s my Timeline

ITA - 20th September 2023
AOR - 9th October 2023
MEP- 8th January 2024
UCI changed - 8th January 2024
BIL - 8th January 2024
Old Biometrics linked - 8th January 2024
Biometrics Done - 9th January 2024
GU 1 - 9th January 2024
GU 2 - 1st February 2024
FD/PPR Letter - 5th February 2024

Wow! Just wow! Remarkable. Congrats. You showed that perseverance pays. Only very few people could have achieved this.
Time to start focusing on jobs, resume, settling in, shaping your career in a new country.

I actually think one thing that worked well for you was just staying in the pool. Many people underestimate the enormous advantage of staying in the pool, regardless of one's score or one's plans.

Emmaus12:
I did mention it to the doctor, to be fair I knw i am hyper and I am on meds, which i mentioned too, i also forgot them in PHC due to the whole stress of how we travelled.

If it's an isolated case of HBP, I don't think it'll affect your chances. The way I have perceived your description, I don't think it should affect your chances. Read this post.

okikiosibodu:

Here is a summary of the organogram

The first thing on that list should be creating a profile. I tell people all the time. The very first thing you want to do is create a profile and then go ahead with other stuff. Then as you obtain them, you update your profile. I don't think I need to go into the details of why this is the best approach: tie-breaking rule, random nominations for PNP, category-based selections, etc. This particular statement from IRCC is noteworthy: "If you are hoping to apply to the Federal Skilled Trades Program or Canadian Experience Class, an ECA is optional, but it may help you earn more points for the education component on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) and improve your chances of being invited to apply."

Emmaus12:
Thank you. Men the trip abuja was wahala, flight was cancelled went by road to Owerri to fly, got in late, slept late, left early morning to the hospital

If you can put that direct cause to your increased heart rate, then likely it is not an unusual situation and won't affect your results. But then again, it should be a pointer to you to start doing certain things better. Having slept and relaxed following your trip, your heart rate shouldn't be that high, except you were nervous during your test. Just saying...

littyprincess:

True. But I didn’t say it was going to last forever. I only said it will last a long time. I still maintain my stance. French speakers will continue to have some sort of advantage for a long time to come. Might not be draws, but the advantage will always be there.

One of the people who liked your post here!

Entirely correct, I'd say. French speakers will continue to have some sort of advantage in both the short and long term. Perhaps, even stronger advantages in the short term, especially as Canada continues to prioritize French. Already, if you speak French well, you stand a better chance of getting employed by the government, and there are cases of those who have been outright told to go learn French in order to climb the government ladder. So, this certainly isn't going anywhere. Even I was offered a government job because I speak French. I turned it down though.

Without doubt, it will continue to be important in the draws. And since many aren't even paying that much attention (especially with the draw score at a ridiculous 375!), we are likely going to see French draws scores go even lower. This is the time to take advantage of it.

ednut1:
you can’t fail medical because of hbp. Many Nigerians have it. With all the stress in Lagos and the salt we add in our food. Its now a normal illness for Nigerians . The illness must cost Canada over 25k a year for you to fail it. Diseases like terminal illnesses mostly

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/inadmissibility/reasons/medical-inadmissibility.html

That's not entirely true. While most times you don't get rejected because of high blood pressure, there is a chance it could be a cause of denial if there's a more serious underlying condition for which HBP is only a symptom. In cases like this, the person is often referred to a cardiologist for further checks. There are cases of people who have failed their medical tests because they recorded these kinds of HBP cases. Even particularly important is that your medical condition should not put unnecessary pressure of the country's health system. If it is determined that a person's case of HBP could put pressure on the country's medical system, then the person will ultimately fail medical.

Anyone can read more on the post I made on medical inadmissibility.

shola0505:
Hi Tola,

I need your inputs and advise on below

ME:41yrs I currently possess two Masters one in Nigeria and one in U.K , i previously worked in shipping and logistics firm for 12years.
Wife:32yrs she also holds a BSC , and she has experience in healthcare, she has paid for her WES and she is presently studying for IELTS.

What are our chances for PNP? And who would you advise to be the main applicant?

Olushola.

Why not go to IRCC website and test the CRS tool with your situation? That's what's more appropriate. Give yourself possible IELTS score and state your working experience. Try with you as principal applicant and then your wife to see what works best.

As for PNP, your chances are better if you have relatives in Canada, work in healthcare or Tech, etc. Go to the respective province websites and see which applies best to you.

CorperCL:


My picture and name are on the second company's website as a part of their team.
I'm worried that a simple Google search would bring it up

Then that's a problem. You are better off raising a webform and letting them in one your new job. I think you may be able to get away with this. I wouldn't worry too much, as it's not an entirely big deal. Get a new employment letter, raise a webform and spill it out to them what happened. You may want to note that you didn't include it initially, because you didn't see the employment going anywhere initially and that you had an original job before then.

The major problem is the search turning out that you were employed in a company you didn't state.

CorperCL:
Good day everyone. I urgently need advice on an issue.

I started a new job some weeks before I submitted my PR application. However, because it's my second job and I wasn't sure I would last the month with them I didn't bother to declare it at all, in either my personal history or my empoyment history

It's two months after and I'm still with them and i'm worried that it might show up during my background check.
Please, what can I do to mitigate this ?

So, you had this as a second job, in addition to a first job which is your current job and which you declared? Why are you worried it may show up in your background check?

Chemistdavy:
Where can I look up dollar rates and match against what the FX guys are offering?
Someone is offering to credit dollars to my domiciliary at 660naira per dollar?
Please, is this reasonable?

In case you don't know, lately everyone sets whatever rate they want in Nigeria. If you can afford it, you buy. I don't think you can necessarily shop for a best out there, since this is a heavily unregulated market in Nigeria.

marypoppins2020:
Hello house, can anyone suggest what best (cheapest and shortest route) airline to use? I’m traveling with a toddler to Toronto and looking for the most affordable and shortest route to Canada. Please help!

Consult flights.google.ca or wakanow. Look around. Ethiopian is mostly affordable, though that depends too. Some people have found cheap tickets with KLM or lufthansa, depending on the season. Just use one of those sites to check around. I think hopper too is a nice site to consult.

awys:
LIVING IN MANITOBA
Please if you are living in Manitoba. I need a mentor who can guide me on the tech journey. I am caught in choosing to learn DATA ANALYTICS AND [b]WEB DEVELOPMENT. I want to choose one but don't know the one to go for in terms of job prospect after learning.
Please I need a mentor on who has gone through this journey and where to learn. Any bootcamp in Manitoba Biko!!!. I am on my knees begging eehhh. Thank you. Please reach out to me. Thank you.

I could offer you some advice, but I need to understand your background first. You can send me a DM and we'll talk.

cochtrane:


1. Figure out what you like to do? Do you like to manage people and therefore do project management? Are you more interested in designing things, so maybe go for UX/UI design? Do you prefer to work with the actual products and interface with software engineers? Are you more of a business person, the MBA-type, or you come from a business background and what to consider business analyst roles? Or do you just want to learn code, learn a skill and have work forever, and therefore do software engineering? Or you have a great flair for data and want to become a data scientist?

2. Go online and start any free course you can find. That should be your first step. But keep in mind you won’t understand immediately and that’s okay. Don’t expect to. However, you start to get familiar bit by bit with some of the things you want to do and that’s a good starting point.

3. Next, try to enroll in an actual in-person course where you are able to work on assignments. This should be at the top of your list. Of course, this shouldn’t stop you from doing a lot of self-study, but what an in-person course does for you, is make you commit. If you have to hand in assignments every week (as is the tradition with most education in Canada), chances are you will learn significantly more.

There are so many universities in and around Canada that offer good certificate courses that can keep you busy. Get into one of them and start to learn and build a network. Only very few people are able to learn effectively by themselves. If you aren’t one, get into a course. An additional advantage is that you can put it on your CV.

4. Start building projects, even if it means branching off of what some other people have done. This is important and is often the most effective way to learn.

5. Join communities and find motivation there. Try to join Nigerian communities, not foreign ones. Seeing the people you know (or feel you know) do things you want to do can be a great motivation. Besides, you can find a lot of collaboration opportunities there.

6. Keep practicing and don’t hesitate to start putting your CV out for internship positions. If you get interviews for such positions, be open and let them know your situation. Some may in fact take you up.

7. What I think is the God-level is going for a master’s degree in your field of choosing. Yes, having a master’s degree isn’t that important for the job market. But trust me, if you are able to complete a master’s degree in Canada or the US in an excellent University, you can do that job. Not only is the work intensive enough to set you straight, it also will help you a lot in your job applications. While employers may not be particular about a master's degree, it does set your CV apart from the others, especially if it is from an excellent university.

8. Above all, you should know that you are not alone here. Several people have accomplished exactly what you want to accomplish, so it’s not rocket science. Sorry to say, there’s nothing fantastic about it. You can do it just as many other people from varying backgrounds have done it. I can start counting off the top of my head now those whom I know personally who have made this transition successfully and are flourishing in their field at the moment. You can’t imagine the feeling of accomplishment that comes with it.

9. Finally, never stop learning. No matter what you do, never for once fold your hands, sit down, and think you have arrived. Never ever stop learning.

cochtrane:


They banned me the first time for posting this, so let me try reposting in chunks.

The ultimate plan for transition into Tech in Canada.

Before you even commence at all, you need to ask yourself if this is really what you want. A lot of people are following herd mentality in their transition to Tech without really being sure if they want to do this. Are you ready for sleepless nights? Are you ready for times when it looks like you are not learning anything no matter how hard you try? Are you ready for episodes of absolute discouragement where you just want to give up this whole Tech thing and just go find the next best survival job?

Once you are sure you want to put your neck into this, ask yourself where your strength lies. Being in Tech is not just about coding, even if coding appears to pay a lot more. There are a lot of roles suited to a variety of people. Of course, if you want to maximize your usefulness and really learn a skill, then you should gravitate towards the more technical side of things. I have always told people that being able to code and demonstrate real skill will ensure you never lack a job forever. Yes, forever!

So, what would be the best steps?

1. Figure out what you like to do? Do you like to manage people? Then do project management. Are you more interested in designing things, so maybe go for UX/UI design? Do you prefer to work with the actual products and interface with software engineers? Are you more of a business person, the MBA-type, or you come from a business background? Then consider business analyst roles. Or do you just want to learn to code, learn a skill and have work forever? Therefore, do software engineering? Or you have a great flair for data and want to become a data scientist?

2. Go online and start any free course you can find. That should be your first step. But keep in mind you won’t understand immediately and that’s okay. Don’t expect to. However, you start to get familiar bit by bit with some of the things you want to do and that’s a good starting point.

3. Next, try to enroll in an actual in-person course where you are able to work on assignments. This should be at the top of your list. Of course, this shouldn’t stop you from doing a lot of self-study, but what an in-person course does for you, is make you commit. If you have to hand in assignments every week (as is the tradition with most education in Canada), chances are you will learn significantly more.

There are so many universities in and around Canada that offer good certificate courses that can keep you busy. Get into one of them and start to learn and build a network. Only very few people are able to learn effectively by themselves. If you aren’t one, get into a course. An additional advantage is that you can put it on your CV.

njambert:
Hi guys in the IT sector,I'd like to move to Calgary,Alberta as PR(already submitted application) next year with wife and 1year old son.I'm a mining engineer with no professional experience and have been a self employed trilingual(English/French/Chinese) international electronics dropshipper for 4.5years.I'm trying to lay down a settlement plan.I wish to implore your advice on what you could recommend for me as I wish to transition into IT.I do not want to work as a mining engineer.I'm 28,willing to get into software development then blockchain dev.Willing to withstand a year or two of hardship for training purposes.What type of survival jobs can I get into and also what study loan options are there?

They banned me the first time for posting this, so let me try reposting in chunks.

The ultimate plan for transition into Tech in Canada.

Before you even commence at all, you need to ask yourself if this is really what you want. A lot of people are following herd mentality in their transition to Tech without really being sure if they want to do this. Are you ready for sleepless nights? Are you ready for times when it looks like you are not learning anything no matter how hard you try? Are you ready for episodes of absolute discouragement where you just want to give up this whole Tech thing and just go find the next best survival job?

Once you are sure you want to put your neck into this, ask yourself where your strength lies. Being in Tech is not just about coding, even if coding appears to pay a lot more. There are a lot of roles suited to a variety of people. Of course, if you want to maximize your usefulness and really learn a skill, then you should gravitate towards the more technical side of things. I have always told people that being able to code and demonstrate real skill will ensure you never lack a job forever. Yes, forever!

So, what would be the best steps?

Gerrard59:


So in a nutshell, why is it difficult to allocate more land for housing development? Abi Canada dey do NIMBY?

Or maybe just move to other provinces where there isn't a survival of the fittest in play? Just maybe?

I've always advised developers and software guys to chase remote work and do it from LCOL areas which may as well be in Ontario. Some, however, can't do without the Toronto glitz.

BeksT:

Rahyberg:

You are welcome. Was my pleasure.

roolnaado:


Interested
I Sent a pm

yeah, I've replied you all. Really looking forward to talking to you about SQL.

cochtrane:


Hey guys,
So, just following up on this post. We'll hold one class next week Saturday on 15th Oct. If you are interested, send me an email and I'll add you to the address list. Hopefully we can get something going here. Likely going to be a two-day class introducing SQL, writing some queries , and then doing some SQL leetcode. Hopefully gonna be sustaining a community from there and helping learners grow along.

BeksT, wanna bring this to your notice in case you are interested. Read some of your updates and thought this may help.

cochtrane:
I want to arrange a free SQL training for interested participants. Let me know if you are interested and depending on the number of participants we can put together a schedule.

Hey guys,
So, just following up on this post. We'll hold one class next week Saturday on 15th Oct. If you are interested, send me an email and I'll add you to the address list. Hopefully we can get something going here, if there's enough interest. Likely going to be a two-day class introducing SQL, writing some queries , and then doing some SQL leetcode.

Oyehomie:

Interested

akin101:


I am also interested......

Jagaban50:


INTERESTED BOSS

SU50:


Hello, is this still open?

Osariemen12:

kala111:

Sommie2012:
Hi, I am in a similar case as this... changing career to Data Analysis and new in Canada. Please what program/training or help have you done to start your career?

I sent you a message to your email, kindly reach out pls... sommielove@gmail.com
Thanks

I can probably help you. I have a couple of students I tutor in fundamentals of data analysis/science. There are a lot of free resources and communities you can find on the internet, but if you want dedicated service, you will likely be paying.

I want to arrange a free SQL training for interested participants. Let me know if you are interested and depending on the number of participants we can put together a schedule.

Jayzara:
Hello everyone. Pls has anyone traveled to Nigeria before their PR card came? I need to travel back to Nigeria by September and I don’t think my Pr card will be ready. We came into Canada July 15. Pls can anyone guide me on how to go about the visa processing?

Arrange for someone else to receive your PR, then let them send it to you through another person who's visiting Nigeria. Or alternatively apply for PRTD, though that one na another worry.

Bibitayo2:
Hello everyone,

Please, I have some questions that will need clarification from the elders in the house.

I am about to start my Canadian pr journey and this has been my plan for years, get the necessary work experience to increase my CRS score, and then start the application process. But recently I have been torn between going for MSc in data analytics in the UK and starting my Canadian pr journey.

My question is, for those that have moved to Canada in the last few years,

1) do you think not having an MSc in your chosen career has affected your chances of getting a job or a better-paying job in your field in Canada?

2) In the data science and analytics field, is MSc important.

Thank you as you answer my questions.

For most jobs in data science, employers are looking for people with a masters or phd degree. This is often explicitly stated in the requirements. Don’t underestimate what a masters can fetch you in Canada. Most times it actually earns you the interview. However it doesn’t automatically earn you the job. You still have to prove yourself in coding interviews or technical sessions.

But getting that masters in Uk is of no serious advantage in Canada if it’s not from Oxford or Cambridge. Most of these employers don’t know your regular Uk school. In fact, you are better off with a degree from Toronto Met than you are with one from Leeds or City. So if you really wanna do the masters, which will certainly give you an edge in your application, try to do it in Canada, if your final destination is Canada.

But if you final aim is getting a job in Canada after PR, my suggestion will be to start applying first while doing your masters. Chances are that, if you can do the job well, you could score some interviews and land a role even before finishing your degree.

Raalsalghul:


What's up guys? I know it's been long since I posted here: been busy with going back to school, work and other stuff.

I remember giving the above advice the last nine months and I'll like to say that as of today, it still stands most especially from my experience working as a data analyst with an NGO while doing my MSc.

I can't emphasize it enough: learn your SQL. Again I repeat, learn your SQL if you are to switch to anything data related: whether a data analyst, scientist or engineer.

Most organizations have databases which you'll use SQL to interact with. I'm saying this because sometimes I feel there's too much emphasis on learning Python. Don't get me wrong; python is important in the world of data but it should be like number 4 on your learning list with spreadsheets and BI tools before it.

In addition to the above, I would advise you work with larger databases when practicing: the table I've been working with had about 120000 rows by 220 columns and it was just one table out of about 300 Quite large when you compare it to the ones used on your Udemy tutorial or YouTube or even Kaggle.

I'm not saying this to discourage anyone, just giving you an insider perspective. I would post more tidbits when I have the time.

I can't agree more with this, even though I'm a heavy Python user.

jjohndoe83:


Baba, it is the fear of government o. Fear of consequences. When you receive $600 fine for failing to stop at red light, nobody will teach you have sense. You touch person in a confrontation lasan, assault charges straight, criminal record and your life is ruined.

Just a few days ago, my brother ran a red light by mistake and started screaming to himself immediately. Couldn't get his mind off it and hours later at home he still couldn't stop thinking about the huge fine coming in the mail in a few weeks. This is despite being careful while driving. I can only imagine how much more careful he will try to be going forward.

gstelly:
I miss the days I will call my mom and she'll grant me my request unfortunately she's no more all in a world of my own sponsoring myself in school with no assistance bar some from nairaland.
Have exam tomorrow no idea of how to get to school since my house is far from school, the struggle is not easy at this moment I feel like giving up...if you have anything I can do to earn some money even if its 1k I am interested seriously in need of money

Message me. Prove your situation and I'll raise your transport money.

TWoods:


Disagree. Fear of the government isn't what makes the system work, it is that more people want the system to work than want to cheat the system. The key is in the person that reported the violation - "one passerby".

The difference between the Nigerian and Canadian passerby isn't fear, it's that the Nigerian passerby doesn't care ... he is the one who excuses violations with "na who holy pass"... the Canadian passerby cares about following the rules that he is willing to take time out of his day to call in the violation. He didn't have to, he chose to...

I don't want to start an argument, but I'd like to make a comment on this.

I think you are underestimating the number of people who will stand aside and not intervene in situations like this. In Toronto or many other Canadian cities, you can literally be ruffled up by strange people on the street or in the bus and people will just stand around or look away and not intervene. Some days ago, a lady was telling me about her friend who fell flat on her face while walking on the streets of Toronto, and no one as much as offered a helping hand. As a newcomer, she found this very strange. So, it isn't really assured that someone will call. Most times, nobody will. So, the system doesn't work based on people's calls. Yes, it's nice if people called, but that's not necessary.

Above all, it's not because someone called that the government (or its agencies) intervene. Even if no one calls, random inspections can find out defaulters and if they have contravened the rule book, they incur a heavy fine. Trust me, that heavy fine is a huge deterrent. So, the person who calls is just another piece of the puzzle, perhaps a very small piece. It's definitely not the major piece here.