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ddymples:
Awww..... Congratulations. OAU, ehn..... well, it will end in praise by God's grace. I am still in dis ECA boat.

Did the report come.out before the set date on your account or after? I need to encourage myself.

mamacajah:
@bolded, if you are talking of WES, yes it came out 2 day early.

3 days earlier

Sunflowerr:
Good Morning guys,

Please I have been stuck on the payment page of WES. Whenever I put in my card details I get the prompt message in the picture attached. Please has anyone else faced this? I am using my Gtbank Dollar Card for this.

No picture attached.

MissG:
Hi All,

My colleague is also on this Canadian journey but has an issue with her marriage certificate.

Her job title on her marriage certificate doesn't match with her actual job title at the time. She put Managing Director as her job title on her marriage certificate because she had just started a personal business although she was working at the time. Her husband put Entrepreneur as his even though he was also working.

She is really worried about this. Would this be an issue if noticed by the VO?

Will appreciate your response.

Thank you!

If it will allay her fear, let her explain it with an LOE. I don't think there is much else she can do.

Losami:
i factored in nysc and that was how i was able to get 2years of work experience. i graduated january 2016.

You are in a bind here. Either you wait until you have 3 years experience or you hope the CSR draw gets that low. Even PNP is not for people without much experience.

mamacajah:
ok laugh while you can, I don't mind. What I was trying to do was combine all my job roles into one. I did fleet data management for over 7 years, then progressed to fleet compliance with HSE standards such as vehicle and driver tracking, handling all cases of driver violations, driver training programs for old and new drivers, journey management training programs for staff and drivers, etc. Hope this clarifies..

and at the bolded is what I was asking for help on. I have tried finding an NOC that aligns to the job roles I have done or the job descriptions, but the only NOC I found 1215 has just one line out of the whole duties detailed there which tallies with my job role duties and I got to understand here that the NOC needs to tally at least 80% to be accepted and I don't want to get mis representation on this post ITA, hence why I am asking for help and clarification now.

You dont need to use all the experience you have. 3 years give you max point. The rest can be used as persobal history. Just use anyone of your roles (3+ yrs) whose duties align well with a noc.
80% is a rule of thumb. Sometimes you can only match a few of the job descriptions. Your reference letter should be tweaked if possible.
Hope this helps

mamacajah:
Hello All, Please I still need some clarification on this:

So I have finally gotten my ECA from WES completed (HALLELUYAH) after 4 months of back and forth with OAU and I am preparing for my IELTS test. So I need help with the following as I begin to gather the necessary documents for post ITA.

1. NOC- I am yet to sight an NOC for my work experience. My work was logistics HSE / data management related and the only NOC that seems to be close is 1215 but its only one item from the whole NOC description that I can link my work to. Other jobs done can be linked to NOC 1241 (Administrative assistant) and NOC 1411. So which NOCs do I use?

cc:cochtrane

Use the NOC whose job descriptions best match your work. Job titles don't matter much.
I laughed at the bolded. Naija

Skilled work experience

Your work experience must be:

in the same type of job as your primary NOC
within the last 10 years
paid work (volunteer work, unpaid internships don’t count)
at skill type 0, or skill levels A or B of the 2011 National Occupational Classification (NOC)
at least 1 year (1,560 hours total / 30 hours per week), continuous:
full-time at 1 job: 30 hours/week for 12 months = 1 year full time (1,560 hours)
equal amount in part-time: 15 hours/week for 24 months = 1 year full time (1,560 hours)
full-time at more than 1 job: 30 hours/week for 12 months at more than 1 job = 1 year full time (1,560 hours)
You must show that you did the duties set out in the occupational description in the NOC. This includes most of the main duties listed.

NYSC and Housemanship are paid. Baba just get a good reference letter

olu21ola:
Hello house,
I am preparing to start this process so I have been researching. No. 1 on this post caught my attention. I am a medical doctor and I plan to use my housemanship (internship) and Nysc experience to claim points. These are not permanent or full time employments. I think I have seen some posts where ppl used their Nysc job experience to claim points.
Please I need to know my chances as these are the only job experiences I have. I will really appreciate responses. Thank you

folarinstr:
Hello house, pls I need the link to Canada non-express entry program (i.e NOC type C or D), thanks

All noc codes are found here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/noc.asp

You might want to click the descending arrow under "Skill level or type" to sort Noc D and C first.

lovetree:
Hello good people...thank you so much for all your response, and congrats to the new batch of PPR recipients. So happy for you guys.

So i calculated my score on the link provided and my maximum score is 438 while hubby is 408 using the highest IELTS scores, so that makes me the principal applicant. Should I just go for PNP straightaway when I apply or still chill in the EE pool.

The Last 7 draws were: 423, 415, 413, 449, 440, 441, 433

Do the permutations yourself.

I'd advise you chill a little. Enter the pool first. Observe 4 to 5 draws. Even if you have the money, PNP is a bumpy route.

linuslynx:
Hello guys, congrats to all new PPR recipients. I have just two questions for now because I'm begining to have doubts even though my ECA and IELTS is in progress.

1. Does someone who has been denied UK Visa thrice stand a chance to get PPR? and the visa refusals were for funny reasons like large sums paid into account and no clear ties to a friend who sent an invite.

2. For a banker with over 5 years experience in operations having worked in all departments concerned with ops duties, which NOC is advisable because I can't find any suitable under NOC A, B and C. Let it not be after all efforts one won't now find which NOC to fit himself.

Pls assist.

1. This does not affect your application in any way. Not unless you lie about it.

2. noc 6235 seems to be perfect. It depends on your role actually. Check these too 0122, 1434, 1114

5Kay:
I spoke to the director of the consulting firm in my Uni. He said that age appears on all transcripts they send out. they are the ones charged with the responsibility of sending the transcripts from the university to wherever its meant to go.

i am super worried. i would like them to use the age on my international passport.

All I can tell you is don't be super worried. Either you follow my advice above or you use what you have. Nothing is perfect. Be positive

Dotcman:
I have its 2 days now no response.

You can try the twitter option @ngBritish

5Kay:
My people, good day.

Please my transcript was sent to IQAS with a different age while my international passport carries a different age. I didnt know transcripts bear ones age, now i'm troubled as to whether it will affect my ECA already paid to be assessed by IQAS.

Please if anyone here has had similar issue pls advice on next step and/or best option. I appreciate the help.

I guess they had given you a copy of the transcript.

Well, it will affect your ECA.
ECA report carries the DOB of the applicant. From experience WES and IQAS had been known to choose the one on the transcript even though you might have filled a different DOB on their application form.
I am in the same shoe as you. There is not much of an advice anyone can give. Unless you can somehow effect the change in DOB from your institution and then get a new transcript across to IQAS.

Dotcman:
Hello house, please I need help, I paid for ielts since 17th of August and it has not been confirmed instead my brothers own was confirmed because our name is alike and he hasn't paid and now my exam has been cancelled. I called severally their number keeps bouncing back, I emailed no response.

Please I need a contact or any suggestion.

Thank you

Explain your situation

exams.nigeria@ng.britishcouncil.org

mmrius:
How true is it that one's application can be denied if he or she does not have travel experience?

How many countries does one need to travel to, before they can be considered to have travel experience?

I laughed hard when I saw this. I nearly sht my pants. It is not true.

yimiton:
Guys, please I have a question regarding POF and the need for LOE.

1. About half the PoF is from the money I saved up in my office's cooperative society. I used the money to buy T.bills and the T.bills is about 2 months old now.

2. I have a letter from my bank in the CiC format. The letter mentions my T.bills and the dom account, which has the other half of the money.

3. I did a detailed LOE attaching my payslips to show that the money was deducted from my salary monthly and my statement of account to show that the Cooperative society paid the money into my account.

My question is, do I really need to explain the T.bills money with all these supporting documents? Is it advisable to discard the LOE and simply attach the Bank's letter and the T.bills certificate?

If I were you, I would save myself the headache of having to explain how I got money for the T-bills from source A and B and C. If your salary account looks good and it is not illogical to have that kind of money, save yourself the stress.
Explaining that you got money from a thrift(cooperative) doesn't sit well with me. Keep it simple my brother. If you feel you need to explain how you got all the money, keep it simple

geebaby10:
Hi. I just saw this No.2 for the first time. I did not upload my ECA. I am currently on NA2. Please how do I send the ECA to CIC to avoid rejection?

You should raise a CSE. Upload it ASAP

About the DOB issue. I've written WES, but haven't heard from them.

I am hoping to use an affidavit and a good LOE.

Sitting at 441, Awaiting ITA.

May more PPR fall on us in this Part 2.

cochtrane:
Option 1: Get a new passport matching the DOB on ECA

Option 2: Get in touch with your school, change your DOB on their system and redo your ECA

Option 3: fill in the dob on your passport and Write a LOE and explain to the VO why there's such discrepancy. Hope that the VO will understand.

Option 4: follow this advice here. Though it didn't work for this other person, it could work for you
https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/40#41475529

Thanks for the options
elfmann. I guess you were lucky in your own case.

jarkbauer mulero23 funshobabs dammiehar dogood123456 et all. How did you guys tackle your cases?

bbaby84:
Did the school make a mistake? Or is there a reason you have conflicting DOBs?
Perhaps the elders should truly come and advise. This one is out of my league.
Congrats on the ECA!

The school made a mistake. It was a mistake that was inherited from my WASSCE result. OAU just lifted the DOB from that result. Hence the issue. Unfortunately, I wasn't aware of this until I requested for the transcript.
Had it been that I have original Birth Ceritificate, I would seek solace in a good LOE.

Hello fam,
My ECA landed today.

The DOB quoted on the report is the DOB on the transcript.
The DOB on my international passport is different.

Please elders, how do you suggest I resolve this?

bigfido:
This was exactly what happened to me.. I spelt length as lenght.. And photography as photograhy. It was during the reading part that I was able to see the correct spelling. I just thank God. And the Acacia wasn't so strange to be so I got that. I think you should contest the 6.5

Listening - I remember Acacia. I almost missed it. I slipped on 2 questions in section 4.
Reading was the easiest for me though. I had time to wee and even double-check.
I slipped up on the writing. I spent too much time on section 1. I was still on section 1 when I heard 20 minutes more. I didn't know how it happened. I rushed through the section 2. Didn't have time to proof-read. I was even afraid it might not be up to 250 words.

fashoga:
Elders in the house
Good morning All.
i need your advice
Am new here. me and my wife engaged the help of an agent to enter into the EE pool before seeing this wonderful platform.
I will not advice anyone to use an agent...they are SCAMMERS!!!
Now we finally got our ITA but the agent is asking for another fee for continuation.
I want to end the contract and continue on my own. Any advice on how to go about it?
Thank you All and God Bless

Did he use your email to create the profile? If yes you can gain access to the account and continue with the application yourself.
I suspect the answer is No.
If you have access to your IELTS and ECA, you can create a new profile.

Read from page 0 or find mr cochtrane to find specific information.

I think WES is not trying o. I think their 20 days start counting from the day your credentials are verified.

This is what I saw this morning. Chaiii

Your evaluation is in progress. You are not required to do anything at this time.
Your evaluation is due for completion on 8/18/2017

Hephgirl:
U weren't playing o... What materials did u use? Congratulations

I used the internet. But I have found that the best resource so far is found here:

https://courses.edx.org/courses/course-v1:UQx+IELTSx+2T2017/course/

Thank me later

Good morning fam. Just got my IELTS result
Waiting for my ECA to take the dive.

Listening - 8.5
Reading - 9.0
Speaking - 7.5
Writing - 7.5

cochtrane:
Okay, I understand. Thanks.
I think it's important the person paying is trustworthy. Doesn't matter if she is family or friend or distant relation.

Wisdom is profitable to direct.

cuspy:
Why is (s)he not likely to get any form of funding? UOttawa doesn't fund international students or they don't fund Master's programs?

Non thesis-based Masters programme such as MEng generally don't get as much funding. I have no specific knowledge of UOttawa.

Busolami2015:
Hello house,
I Studied Industrial Technical Education(Specialisation in Electrical/Electronics )from University of Nigeria Nsukka...
My plan is to apply for M.ENG in Engineering management at University of Ottawa, Canada Winter admission January 2019...

Pls guru in the houses :
1.What are mine chances based on what I studied in Nigeria with 2.1 (3.70 CGPA)

2. Can an ordinary Lecturer write a letter of recommendation compare that it must be from a Professor listed on the college website...

I think you have pretty good chances.
Note that you are not likely going to get any form of funding/scholarship. Also note that some schools don't favour international students when it comes to M. Eng.
Do your research very well. Aim and shoot.

Hello guys,

When is the best time to start contacting potential supervisors against fall 2018?

Is it too early to start now? I want to start early because I want to keep my options open since I'm hinged on getting a grant.

Thanks

MummyJaygirls:
You remember oga Hussein said it will be first come first serve for ITA abi have they not started it or they have scrapped that rule.

FIFO is considered for those people on the 441 mark. Remember there's a quota.

ayxmania:
Hello house, please I paid for ielts on Sunday and till now, my portal hasn't been updated. I've sent them a mail already. What should I do?

Send a mail containing your ref, name and payment evidence to the address below.

exams.nigeria@ng.britishcouncil.org

balogunsam:
Same here too o. WES 20 days waiting...

what can we work on or prepare to help aid other steps while waiting for the ECA to be out?

Mr Balogun, you sef want enter canny? O boy, e be like say Naija go soon drain.
Baba, we enjoy the good work you have been doing here in Naija.
You may not remember me but I'm one of the people you've helped ship stuff from abroad.

I have been in the WES boat too for a while. The storm did hit the boat but we are still paddling. We'll get there.

To answer your question, I'd say you should start getting your docs ready and organizing your pof. I assume you've already skipped the ielts hurdles. Following this thread should also keep you busy a bit. Do anything to take your mind off it. Remember it's a long journey. Winter is coming