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Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by CoCoLav(f): 5:27pm On Dec 30, 2018

Debsify:
ok..and it's being like that for 7 weeks?

Yup!

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Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by CoCoLav(f): 4:09pm On Dec 30, 2018

@sistaj, please send me a PM, I live in Ottawa.

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Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by CoCoLav(f): 3:24pm On Dec 30, 2018

Debsify:
what's the status on your dashboard and have they gotten transcript from your school?

It shows received

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Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by CoCoLav(f): 6:56pm On Dec 29, 2018

nice2:
Silent reader and i must say, this group is loaded. I just saw my result and i cant keep quiet anymore. I'm devastated right now. I dont know what i am doing wrong o. Ielts has been holding me down since July. First three attempt is with BC. 1st attempt: LRSW 8.5/6.5/7.5/7. 2nd attempt: 7.5/6.5/7/6.5. 3rd attempt: 8/7.5/7.5/6.5. Applied for EOR this December so i'm yet to get result. Fourth attempt is with MOD 8.5/8/8/6.5. Please what should i do as i'm fed up already. ECA has been ready since September.

Ask for a remark of your fourth attempt. Don't be discouraged, notice how your results have been improving with each attempt. That counts for something.

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Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by CoCoLav(f): 6:54pm On Dec 29, 2018

Debsify:
ok cool, I wonder why they're taking time

It beats me too. I'm giving it sometime before I call them.

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Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by CoCoLav(f): 4:43pm On Dec 29, 2018

Debsify:
which of them did you upload.. Certificate or statement of results?

Certificate - Front and back

Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by CoCoLav(f): 3:45am On Dec 29, 2018

Debsify:
did you upload your certificate or statement of results?

Yes

Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by CoCoLav(f): 5:45pm On Dec 28, 2018

adeleks:
Was there a change of status on the web page or you just got the report when the evaluation was done? I'm trying to monitor mine and I can't see any update. Its been 5weeks already.

Its been 7 weeks for me. Please let me know when you get yours. I'm thinking of calling them soon.

Romance › Re: If Your Boyfriend Moves To USA Without Green Card, Just Move On by CoCoLav(f): 12:11am On Dec 20, 2018

2buffagain:
This advice of freeing eachother is mostly for UNMARRIED people.

If you guys are married, that is a totally different struggle altogether and both of you will probably have to make some seriously questionable compromises if you are really serious about the migration thing.

OP what of people who have US citizens as family members.

Whats the process of sponsorship like? My friend's boyfriend who went to the US sometime in 2015 to school there allegedly already has a green card. Is it that easy?

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Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by CoCoLav(f): 2:40pm On Dec 18, 2018

joo2018:
In case anyone is concerned, this is just a friendly discussion so we can all understand better.

Sis, good discussion.

"She is working in Canada does not mean she automatically qualifies for CEC neither does it mean she is applying through CEC.": Nobody applies through CEC, FSW or FST again. That's pre-Express Entry. Express Entry system determines for you the program you qualify for based on your answers and the ranking is this CEC>FSW>FST.

"You don't know if she is working in a NOC A, B, or C occupation in Canada...": I actually assumed that. You cant do EE with NOC C. I assumed the case OP is interested in EE because the PA is working in NOC 0, A or B. The OP has to clarify that.

"...neither do you know if she has spent up to a year in that job in Canada": The OP stated that earlier in the discussion trail.

"Canadian education alone does not qualify you for CEC. What qualifies you for CEC is one year of work experience in a qualifying NOC category in Canada. You do not need Canadian education for CEC.": You are right.

[s]The best thing is for the OP to use the eligibility tool (see here). It will tell him which program the PA qualifies for. Also he should not choose "have a valid job offer"
[/s] Just read he has already done that.

cc: @mikel88

Yeah, you are right in the ranking. The OP had earlier stated he was applying under FSW that's why I said he must provide POF notwithstanding his wife's employment status in Canada. He has now clarified that they qualify for CEC as well so it's all good.

Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by CoCoLav(f): 2:33pm On Dec 18, 2018

mikel88:
I think she is qualify for CEC she has both Canadian education and work experience. Her job is also NOC B which she has been doing for over a year. I just submitted the profile yesterday night and it shows both FSW and CEC were met. Are we good to go sir/ma without the proof of fund?

Yes, you should be alright then. During our time, if you wanted to be picked based on CEC, you were to put 0 in proof of funds. That will make the system put you under CEC when you get your ITA. I'm not sure what happens now but if the system places you under FSW after ITA and you don't include POF, you will have to put in an LOE explaining that you qualify under CEC and that's the stream you are interested in.

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Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by CoCoLav(f): 11:34pm On Dec 17, 2018

mikel88:
seriously!!! In other words, if the employer does not issue LMIA when employing her it means we have to provide proof of fund?

Yes, if there is no LMIA and you are applying under FSW, you must provide POF because you do not have a qualifying job offer. LMIA also gives you 50 extra points.

If you are applying under CEC (which based on your posts you are not) then you do not have to provide proof of funds. In your case, you have to provide proof of funds. That your wife is working in Canada does not automatically mean she is exempt from POF.

Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by CoCoLav(f): 11:26pm On Dec 17, 2018

joo2018:
A valid job offer under FSW means a job offer obtained with a LMIA.

The rank of priority for the 3 Express Entry programs is: CEC, FSW and FST.

The case OP has already stated that the PA is authorized to work in Canada and with her Canadian education she qualifies for CEC.

Under CEC, she only needs to have obtained the work experience legally.

Proof of funds is only for FSW and FST.

https://www.canada.ca/en//services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/canadian-experience-class.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/proof-funds.html

cc: @mikel88

She is working in Canada does not mean she automatically qualifies for CEC neither does it mean she is applying through CEC. You don't know if she is working in a NOC A, B, or C occupation in Canada, neither do you know if she has spent up to a year in that job in Canada. The OP stated that she is the PA, she could be the PA because of her Canadian education while relying on her Nigerian experience.

Canadian education alone does not qualify you for CEC. What qualifies you for CEC is one year of work experience in a qualifying NOC category in Canada. You do not need Canadian education for CEC.

Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by CoCoLav(f): 7:11pm On Dec 17, 2018

Homguy:
then she needs no proof of funds if she's currently working a full-time job in Canada.

This is incorrect please.

A valid job offer under Express Entry means a job offer obtained with an LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment). Did your wife's company get an LMIA when employing her? If not, then her job does not satisfy the criteria of a valid job offer. To know if she does, she will have an LMIA number given to her by her employer.

The only reason she won't need to show proof of funds is if she is applying under CEC or her employer obtained an LMIA when employing her.

People working in Canada usually have issues with this question. I know people who have been rejected because they answered yes to 'do you have a job offer in Canada. Technically they do, but under CIC rules, they don't.

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Celebrities › Re: Nse Ikpe-Etim: "Don't Expect All Women To Have Children, Be Mothers'' by CoCoLav(f): 2:39pm On Dec 12, 2018

demelza:
I am one of those who basically has no maternal instinct.
I don't want to bring a child into the world and make them suffer for my selfishness.
Children need love and care.
I am too selfish to give it.

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Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by CoCoLav(f): 1:51pm On Dec 09, 2018

D4eva:
Anyone needs a Q-Life slot for 13th December? Single applicant.

Yes please.

Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by CoCoLav(f): 1:41pm On Nov 23, 2018

ontarioissauga:
Okay but how come the attorney abi agent didn't know all these?

It depends on what stage they got an attorney involved. Probably after they got a procedural fairness letter. Besides, not all attorneys are equal, some know the law more than others.

Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by CoCoLav(f): 1:00pm On Nov 23, 2018

ontarioissauga:
Did you read the thingy? You can't use self-employment to claim migration points under CEC. He said he was an employee, but they found out he is the director, the owner. Unless to move it to personal history and bring in his Mexican work experience earned within the last 10 years. If he had a qualifying NOC, his agent would have asked for it.

Generally, you cannot use self employment for CEC but there are exceptions and each case is considered on its own merit. There are 7 qualifying factors which CIC uses to determine if your self employment actually qualifies as an employer-employee relationship. This is because some companies try to circumvent the law in a bid to avoid paying some taxes and CPP and label you a contractor when you are actually an employee. The onus is on the applicant to prove how they meet those qualifying factors. To support their application, applicants can also petition the CRA for a ruling on their status which they will submit to CIC. However, this ruling is only persuasive. The family in this case took the second step but did not take the first step of letting the officer know how they meet the qualifying criteria. In this case, they relied fully on the CRA ruling forgetting that it's only persuasive.

So no...they were not trying to be sharp...they followed the rules and took a gamble. The same case before a different officer might have turned out favourably.
There are people who have applied as self-employed and gotten PR under CEC. Again, each case is considered on its own merit.
Finally, CIC did not 'find out' he is a director in the company. When you are submitting self employment documents, you will be submitting your articles of incorporation which will show how many shares you hold in the company. If he had indeed misrepresented, the article would have mentioned A40 proceedings and not an attempt to renew their work permit.

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Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by CoCoLav(f): 5:16pm On Nov 21, 2018

philip2014:
Good day all, please what can I do?; it's been a month that have been waiting for waec to respond to my wes verification mail,
Moreover, Wes just added weac scratch card to my required documents despite the fact that I submitted my application before it's inclusion

Wes successfully used the scratch card to verify someone's results. So instead of waiting for a verification email, just send a scratch card.

Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by CoCoLav(f): 9:14pm On Nov 19, 2018

boco2126:
Still waiting. Anyone please? (This has nothing to do with IQAS or LLB) Thanks once again

PM me.

Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by CoCoLav(f): 5:18pm On Nov 15, 2018

bLacKGoLd3:
Figured.
Will send you a mail to grab coffee or tea when I'm in Canda.

Sure!

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Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by CoCoLav(f): 12:13pm On Nov 15, 2018

bLacKGoLd3:
Hey Coco,

How are you doing? Been a while.
I am guessing this request isn't for you, no?

Hey, I'm doing great. No, the request isn't for me.

Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by CoCoLav(f): 12:12pm On Nov 15, 2018

Medal007:
NECO will do the verification as soon as the mail is received, I can say they are handling the verification at a speed almost to that of the speed of light

Okay, I guess the issue is on WES' part then.

Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by CoCoLav(f): 9:07pm On Nov 14, 2018

Hi guys,

Please kindly share your success or otherwise with NECO Verification.

Please I don't mean the initial dispatch of the result to WES. I mean the verification from WES after receiving the result from NECO. I heard some people have been on this for 7 week +.

Please, if you also have a contact for CIPM verification, kindly send me a PM as both parties are claiming not to have received any verification email.

Thanks

Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by CoCoLav(f): 6:09pm On Nov 14, 2018

Topsmamen:
Hi guys. So my sister, @dumprep lands on December 10. I intend to edit my EE profile to include her the same day she lands as the sibling points would increase my score from 427 to 442. Right or rookie move?

As I wouldn't want a draw to pass me by in December. Thanks.

What documents do you intend to submit to support your application? As at the time she lands, she won't have received her PR Card, she won't have utility bills in her name as well. All she will have is her COPR.

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Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by CoCoLav(f): 1:16pm On Nov 14, 2018

survivor1986:
I passed my IELTS of 13 October 2018. 1st attempt. 6 weeks of assiduous preparation.

Listening - 8.5 (I stealthily copied 3 answers from candidates near me in the hall, and scribbled it into the answer sheet before ‘time up’. Call it malpractice if you like, but I couldn’t afford to leave 3 spaces empty. 75k is not chicken change. Lol).

4 people liked your post, unbelievable! Your post is an insult to everyone who has struggled with IELTS and passed or failed on their own merit. You cheated and you are proud of it, you actually see nothing wrong with it. You are part of the problem many people are running away from in Nigeria, part of the decay in the Nigerian society and it's unfortunate that while many genuine and well meaning Nigerians are running to Canada to escape the ills of Nigeria, we have people like you, who like cutting corners, who see nothing wrong with an absolute lack of integrity also coming along. You may have to reconsider if you will fit into this new country you want to call home because behaviours like this are abhorred in sane climates and if you are someone who cuts corners, expect to be disappointed. If you do get PPR, please drop this bad behaviour at the airport in Lagos or Abuja.

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Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by CoCoLav(f): 5:24pm On Nov 04, 2018

Godisincontrol:
If she meets the requirements for express entry she can apply under express entry and her scores will be calculated as single. Find screenshot below

cc : RedDoor

She is gonna have a hard time convincing the visa officer that she intends to reside outside the province of Quebec

Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by CoCoLav(f): 10:44am On Nov 02, 2018

CanadianNaija:
They have told you what the problem is, why not solve it?

What advice are you looking for again?

Why not take the time to understand the question before being rude? Your attitude on this thread is quite disgusting. If you cannot respond without being rude then maybe ignore the post.

If you took a second to actually use your comprehension skills - if you have any, you will see that the document was sent directly from NECO to WES which WES now alleges was not sent directly from NECO. So how is the poster supposed to solve this issue that seems like an anomaly? If she follows the same process again and gets NECO to send it, how is she sure it won't still be rejected. Asking for advice on the thread from others who have used NECO is not wrong. You are not the only one on the thread.

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Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by CoCoLav(f): 5:30pm On Oct 25, 2018

taskcompleteng:
HI GUYS

PLEASE IS THERE A FORUM LIKE NAIRALAND IN OTHER COUNTRIES INCLUDING CANADA

Reddit

Every city has their subreddit so try to find your city's subreddit.

For instance, Calgary is r/Calgary.
Ontario is r/Ontario. Then there's r/Canada for everybody.

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Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by CoCoLav(f): 8:28pm On Oct 11, 2018

bosstos:
Opinions please...

Its misrepresentation. Please download a new IMM form, at the top of the form, indicate that it is an updated form and indicate clearly the section you have updated (this should be the section for personal/work history). Fill and send this form via a CSE as soon as possible. If you wait until you are asked, then it's a gamble. A huge percentage of similar stories end up in an A40 decision. Good luck.

Family › Re: ........ by CoCoLav(f): 5:22pm On Oct 11, 2018

Brazenbabe:
Joyfulgal dont listen to anybody telling you that you dont need a help/nanny.
Pregnancy treats us differently. If their mothers nursed 20 kids without help, while farming at the same time, e no concern you
If you need to have help, and can afford one, please go ahead
I employed my help when I was 6 months pregnant. People were criticizing me and asking me to wait till I have two kids but I no listen to any of them . When they saw how well myself and my help were living, they came to ask for the connection , they wanted help too.
I have one son and I have a help, once I get pregnant again, I go employ the second to pamper me and run all my pregnancy errands
Call me lazy o, I no care. None of them would be around to massage you when your back is aching from bending down.
Abeg get help so that when baby comes, you will have time to bond. Not breastfeeding and pounding yam at the same life.
You make money to have comfort, you wont have money and still be living suffer life because you want people to call you hardworking Hebrew woman."yimu"
Infact make sure you employ a help that can cook very well, or get a cook if you can afford it. Pregnancy is enough stress abeg. You need all the help you can get. As long as no one is giving you money, then you owe no one any explanations.

Gbam! Some people are just hypocrites. Its their type that also make women refuse to choose CS as a birthing option so they won't be called lazy. If you can't afford a maid, it's nobody's fault. Don't be hating on those who can.

OP, better allow your money work for you.

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