₦airaland Forum

davidylan:
the "i believe" song could totally top the nigerian charts if it were written as a song on its own! Fantastic!

I agree!

Gekko:
^^^ I admit they are all clowns but GEJ is the current ringleader.

He only continued from where Baba-go-slow stopped. It's better to have a ringleader clown than to vote in a ringfollower clown, cos you have to be a greater clown to be the follower

@Beaf, thank you!

@Gekko, who isnt really a clown in our political class today?

Goodluck Jonathan Hausa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpZdfA78crM

Goodluck Jonathan Ijaw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENi4Bv1WWHA

Goodluck Jonathan Igbo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hztTUAGmpDU

Goodluck Jonathan Yoruba

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYf-ibDOEDQ

I believe!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQuJihVkVHE

barneli:
Hello pls can anyone give me advice on the skilled worker program, i want to know if its a possible to take a toefl test in place of an ielts to proof my proficiency in english language.thanks

IELTS only!

lovelynk:
Pls is it possible to sen the application direct to canada and have it processed at the ghana office?

Go to www.cic.gc.ca and study the process. It's outlined there!

blackpro:
hello good people
pls can anybody recommend a good book that can be used in preparing for IELTS? also, i understand that there are 2 types of IELTS exams, which one is required for the canadian immigration program?

There's the Academic & General IELTS. General Test is what you need; it's also easier.

Quite frankly, anyone that has gone through the Nigerian Educational system (even though broken) can get close to maximum points on the test without any form of studying. Google IELTS practice questions (General) and help yourself. If you have money to waste, then you can check for books around to buy. If you need to study a book to pass IELTS, I'd just advice you to stay put in Nigeria; trust me! Goodluck.

Rare:
@Delta007;
(i) CIC website says application for TRV must be done 30 days prior to initial visa expiry (while in Canada). [http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/extend-stay.asp]
By the time I'd arrive, the window for expiry of my single-entry TRV would be less than that, though my study permit would still be valid (about 2 years I suppose). Would I still be eligible to aply the multiple-entry TRV in Buffalo, from Canada by post ?. Would I need to to show evidence of school registration?

(ii) What are common validity durations of multiple-entry TRVs ?

A TRV is different from your permit to stay (in your case, Study Permit). A TRV just gives you permission to entert he country; it does not give you permission to stay; so even though you have a 1 day Visa (TRV), as far as you arrive before the Visa expires, you will be granted some form of stay depending on your status; in your case, I'd assume they'd give you a study permit in the airport which will be valid for 2yrs (they may give you a 1yr study permit, which means you have to renew it INLAND; that's where the 30days recommendation comes to play. It's just a recommendation, not a strict rule).

Your TRV can be expired, while you are studying in Canada and it's no issue as far as your study permit is not expired and you do not plan to leave and re-enter Canada. It's when you plan to leave and re-enter, then you will have to renew the TRV (if it is expired). So, yes, you can send it to Buffalo for renewal via Canada Post whether it is expired or nearly expired. You also have to show that you are a registered student ( a letter from your registrar's office) with a valid study permit in Canada. It's a fairly easy process compared to what you face in Lagos. In the section where they ask you the reason for your application, you have to come up with a reason like you are planning to go home for Christmas vacation and want to be able to come back to continue your studies, etc.

Rare:
@Delta007; Thanks for the correction of use of the word "landing" for immigration purposes. I am coming in as a student with single entry TRV, as you rightly said.
You mentioned something that could really actualise my plan. Are you serious about the 2-3 weeks duration to apply for multiple TRV by post to Buffalo ? Is this really, really practical ?

Very practical.

99dreamkid:
Hi guys,
Please can someone provide me with a functional CDHC phone number. The numbers I got from their website- 012622512/13/15 didn't go through. Thanks in advance.

Forget the number. Go to the CDHC and request to see someone. Make sure you get there before 8am and be as polite as you can be to the security guys while trying to press your case. Good luck!

99dreamkid:
@ hotstepper, thanks 4 d response. I will be going to Simon Fraser University for an MPH. My headache is dat they havent even called to ask for medical and stuff. And on d admission letter from d skool it says dat d date of last registration is d 19th of September, although d resumption date is on the 7th. I guess dat means I should be in d country and should have registered by then. Anyways, wetin pesin go do? Na just to wait and pray. I'm just hoping it all turns out fine. Thanks 4 listening and good luck with your studies.

Registration is not usually a problem for most Canadian institutions. You should be able to register online (from Nigeria).

When did you submit your Visa application?

Hotstepper:
@Delta007, It is possible he can get a full tuition refund as far as he did not attend any class, well I know with my school though

Like I said, it depends on the institution. Some, it may not be a biggie as far as you withdraw before the deadline. Others, they wont even answer you because as far as they are concerned, they helped you get your Visa and they literally vouched for you that you have paid your fees and you'd be taking classes within that year. Now after getting the Visa, you are telling them, "No, I'm not going to be attending classes; I just used you folks to come to Canada; give me back my money". Get the drift?

@chamber2, Am still in Naija

I wanted to inquire if this scenario is possible.

A friend and I, due in Ualberta, are still trying to acquire study leave approvals at our workplaces. Already have entry visa.

Is it possible that we 'land' in Canada this Fall; enroll as students; acheive activities such as SIN and bank account openings, possibly residency and acclimitazation (total duration of 3 weeks). After that request a defer of studies till Winter or next Fall, travel back to Naija and return to commence studies after concluding with employers.

This allows to avoid not 'landing' and having to go through entire student visa processing again. Also having in mind that possible 2-year studey permit to be issued at port of entry would still be valid by time of re-entry.
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@Rare, are your landing? Or are you coming in as a student?

Landing usually refers to Permanent Residents arriving (landing) Canada for the "first" time.

Based on your other posts, you are likely a student coming in with a single entry Visa. What I would do is, as soon as you arrive, apply to Buffalo for a multiple TRV by post (it will be a tall order to even get an appointment for a US Visa, and I doubt they'd even grant you one since you just came in; not impossible tho). It usually takes about 2-3 wks by post. You can give them any reason like you plan to travel to Nigeria for christmas break, etc. That way, when you leave Canada, you can return. If you make the mistake of flying back to Lagos, you will have to reapply to CHDC, Lagos. With a study permit (which you will get when you first arrive), it may be alot easier since you wont have to go thru medicals, etc but those people in Lagos defy all forms of logic and common sense. You can probably open a bank account as alot of banks come on campus during the first couple weeks of the session to "catch" new customers otherwise you may need to book an appointment etc; I do not think you will be able to get a SIN because you do not have a work permit and you are not eligible for one unless you have a job with your university. 3 wks is possible to get yourself sorted but that's really pushing it. Do you have accommodation sorted? You probably already paid part of your tuition. To get a full refund, you have to apply within a certain date. Sometimes, some institutions may refuse to make any refunds (especially the first year) because they vouched for you when the embassy contacted them. These are things you have to sort out. Goodluck!

ucheawesom:
Pls all,
I am in the process of applying for tha Canada permanent residency for someone right now.
we have arranged for the Language test.
Now my questions are:

she is a nurse (RN) trained in Nigeria.Has been working in that capacity for close to two years now.
Which category of the application shld i apply(federal skilled or highly skilled) category?

I read from the canada website that they accept a maximum of 20000 application per year and select a maximum of 1000 per occupation in the federal skilled category.
Now i want to ask is there any a particular time that one needs to apply in order to meet up with this maximum limit of application to be accepted?

I will appreciate your contribution.

There's nothing like Highly skilled. The program is a "Federal Skilled" Program; that's what you are probably referring to.

You probably want to apply asap. The cap was only introduced on the 26th of June and will run till 25th June next year. The earlier the better for you. Goodluck!

Folks, you may not be eligible for a Social Insurance Number (SIN) few days after you arrive as an INTERNATIONAL student on a STUDY PERMIT. This rule applies mostly to undergrads (and grad) students. As a graduate student, you may be offered Teaching Asst or Research Asst positions. With that, you can get a SIN.

For those that do not know, SINs are issued in cases where you have to earn money for Tax purposes and other Social Services. Up till 2005/6 (can't remember), you just had to show up with your study permit and you were issued a SIN (without an expiry date). However, alot of int'l students were breaking the rules (working off campus) since they had SINs (as no employer can pay you legitly without a SIN); my guess is that a way to curb this issue was to issue SIN to students with work permits and students that had jobs in universities. That's why if your SIN starts with a "9", it now comes with an expiry date (which either denotes the end of your work permit or study permit or your contract job). If are a student and you do not have either (or both), there's no way you'd get a SIN today.

debosky:
Appearing on a government website and getting the job in reality are two different matters - we both know that.

I don't deny people get jobs, but how many people who came on a course and got a job offer in 4 weeks and change status in country? This happens only in exceptional circumstances, and even then, I doubt you can get it done in a mere 4 weeks - the process of RENEWING a visa takes at least half as long, not even getting a fresh work visa.

I am simply being realistic here - thinking it can be done in 4 weeks is seeking to do the near impossible - like you said, the best route is to apply for permanent residence and then come in that way.

It's not even near impossible. 4wks? It is impossible. Someone coming from Nigeria on a Visitor's Visa will need to undergo medicals to obtain a Temporary stay (Student, Worker, etc). The person has to apply to Buffalo; Buffalo then acknowledges the application and if everything looks legit, they'd ask the fellow to undergo medicals. The medicals are all sent to a central place in Ottawa where there are uploaded. Everything goes well, then Buffalo sends you a letter approving your application and you;d have to go to the border to get the SP or WP. This takes at least 3mths. All thru this process, the person has to remain in status in Canada.
The only way you can change status is if the border agent gives the fellow the usual 6mths Visitors stay when he/she arrives at the airport. These days, they have been purposely giving less; 6mths is more than enough to change your status. Otherwise, the person will need to renew his/her stay; and for one to renew a visitor's stay, you have to prove that you carried out what you initially came for and that particular business is making you stay longer (or something else came up).

Medlabgirl:
Everyone else, seriously if you are moving to or planning to come to Canada, consider BC. I rest my case.

That's more like it; "Consider" is the keyword. Not "COMING TO CANADA Choose British Columbia".

kunle93:
@All

I'm actually looking into applying for the January admission at the University of Carlenton. I just finished from University of Portsmouth, and want to progress to study in canada. Can anyone advice me on the application processn for international students in the u.k , couple of my friends are still contemplating on this as well.

Your input will go a long way in a brother's life, Please offer any suggestion.

Thank you!

You an an international student, whether applying from the UK or Rwanda. Go to the institution's website to see their requirement for your program. Good luck!

Medlabgirl:
Delta007 can you please try to write in smaller paragraphs. I was trying to read your post, and the anaesthetic I got at the dentist just wore off instantly, now I am seeing stars!!!

No problem. Next time, I'd draw pictures for you.

debosky:
How I for do na?

Regarding unemployment rate, you have to take it relative to the province's population - Ontario is about 13m while BC is less than 5m, so you need to consider that as well. In Ontario there is a large variety of cities you can choose to live in, from Toronto and the GTA, to Ottawa, Hamilton, Kingston, etc.

There is a drug problem in Vancouver/BC, mostly weed and some heavy drug use in the city centre.

Apart from Vancouver, Victoria on Vancouver Island is also not a bad place to live, though most people there are retiring like Florida. My memories of that city are wonderful, especially in 2007 when we went to support Naija in the U-20 world cup. Crazy naija fans got on the front cover of the local newspaper the next day because we won.

You were in Victoria for Canada '07? Maybe na you I see. How bodi? Long time!

BTW, I agree with your post.

canuck:
These are legitimate concerns, especially higher housing cost.

However, economic prosperity has been shifting in BC's favor over the years. Toronto is now replete with BC government adverts attracting skilled workers (not just nurses) to the province. And people are moving!

Ontario's May 2010 unemployment rate is 8.9%, while BC's is 7.5%. (http://www.statcan.gc.ca/subjects-sujets/labour-travail/lfs-epa/t100604a4-eng.htm)

Eastern Canada (east of Ontario) should be at the bottom of the list for my people - There is not much ethnic diversity in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, etc unlike Ontario and BC.

This is the mistake lots of immigrants make i.e. writing off Eastern Canada or other provinces like say na ethnic diversity we go chop. As someone that has travelled (and lived) the length of Canada, I'd always advise immigrants (especially professional immigrants) to settle in the smaller provinces (NS, NB or even NFLD). There's no point moving to Toronto to rent or buy a house and compete with fellow immigrants to get jobs, while the Eastern provinces are always tweaking their programs to attract immigrants. For instance, if you are a medical practioner looking to practice, you are more likely to get your license easier in NFLD than in ON; infact, you can start practicing in less than a year and get a full license 2yrs afterwards then you can relocate to any province of your choice; but guess what? There are thousands of MDs in ON, AB & BC that have been applying for years trying to get in the system because of ethnic diversity. Same thing with Engineering. NB just started a program that will accept foreign experience and grant you a P.Eng  ceritificate without writing exams all over again within a few mths; the P.Eng certs are interchangeable within the provinces; but guess what? There are several hundreds of Engineers that have been writing exams in ON. I can go on and on; The trick to immigrating is planning properly and knowing what each province can provide you based on your outlook & priorities in life. If my parents were immigrating to Canada today, I'd tell them, go to Victoria cos it's a beautiful & nice place to retire. If you are into full time business, I'd advice you to move to Toronto because it;s very close to the US and you'd most likely be doing business in the US. If you are looking to settle as a professional and need a license to practice, you need to look for a province that has a clear cut program that will absorb you. Once you are absorbed into the system, you can move anywhere you want to. If you are looking for manual labour jobs, every province offers something although there are obviously more factories in ON, so there are more opportunities there. But then again, there are usually lesser applicants for every position advertised in the Eastern province compared to cities like Toronto and the cost of living is obviously relatively cheaper. When you find your feet, then you can move to wherever you can to find your diversity wahala; but quite frankly, no offence to other immigrants, I like my non-diverse neighbourhoods, relatively little or no crimes, house value appreciating everyday and you get to deal with people that know how to deal with other people. Unfortunately, immigrants (Africans, Indians, etc) most times end up in this part of the world very arrogant and ignorant, rude, loud and could care less about their neighbours. . .same traits we exhibit at home. I will not buy an overpriced property in Jane and Finch (Toronto) but I'd willingly buy properties in the Eastcoast.

Medlabgirl:
@Delta, and on what have you based your comment? No bring your Delta James Bond come here oh! There are jobs in BC. Please do not misinform people. Tell me how many people you know who are in BC and not working?? Let me tell you even a few of the yahoo yahoo boys whose income streams seem to have dried up are all working. My eyebrows hit the ceiling a couple of days ago when I saw one of them at an assisted living facility. His pay? $22/hr, not much for a previous yahoo person, but he is paying his mortgage thank you.

My cousin's tenant is from Fiji. He works and has been working now for over two years at a construction company owned by an Indian man. Guess what? He has no papers!!! he gets paid in C A S H! so abegi make I hear something.

I never said there were no jobs in BC, I said, "Unless you have guaranteed income (a good job, business, etc), do not move to BC. There's more to living than weather and scenery. Cost of living is relatively high in BC". Simple!
Is the cost of living relatively high in BC compared to other provinces? Yes. Are there jobs in BC? Yes, but you can get the same $22/hr jobs you are bragging about in other provinces and you spend less on your upkeep. Moreso, the job market is pretty tight, even in BC.
Again, for anyone reading this thread, if you re lookng to immigrate to Canada, look for where suits your lifestyle, jobs, etc.

Unless you have guaranteed income (a good job, business, etc), do not move to BC. There's more to living than weather and scenery. Cost of living is relatively high in BC.

PurestBoy:
dO YOU STILL HAVE THIS LAPTOP AVAILABLE FOR SALE?? cAN i PAY 90k? i reside in IB and I can come to Lag to pick it

I'm sorry. It cannot go for N90k.

[quote author=~Bluetooth link=topic=455294.msg6137554#msg6137554 date=1275484165]I will give you 80k, let me know if u agree[/quote]Thanks but no thanks.

Toshiba Satellite TruBrite 15.6-Inch Laptop (Windows 7 Home Premium)

-Specifications
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-Includes 1 eSATA/USB combo port
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These laptops were bought for a client who order 20. He picked up 15, Only 1 left. Laptop currently in Nigeria; can be picked up immediately depending on location. Clearance price is N110k. Email sales@jonitivecomputers.com with phone number if interested.

Seun, seriously are you a coward or something? I've raised this issue several times to you and your moderators but you folks choose to ignore me, I was banned again 2days ago.

Finally, !