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Thanks

hi

pls whats the name of the insurance company

@house, please which other auto insurance company offers the cheapest premium for someone with naija driver's license.



Thanks

honey86:


It’s useful in Manitoba. After my husband submitted his he now pay $60 less on car insurance monthly and his driving merits went up.

It's depends

Did u buy a ticket to toronto eg Klm then you bought Air Canada yourself for your trip from Toronto to edmonton?
If yes then u'll have to pay 4 baggage at air canada

However if u bought ur Klm ticket to Edmonton even thou u will stop at toronto b4 proceeding to Edmonton via air Canada, then u won't pay 4 baggage

Then irrespective of which ever above, u will collect your bags at toronto go thru immigration checks and then return it to Air canada.

1 and half hrs may not be enough, it all depends on d queue n immigration officers attending to you n baggage checks.

However if u miss your flight u will be placed on another flight which sometimes may lead to a wait of 4hrs, it all depends

Hope this helps

enocoded4life:
Greetings to everyone! I have been a silent reader of this thread and I have gained a lot from all the information provided here.

I have a question for landed seniors who used Ethiopian Airlines. We are planning to land in Edmonton in July and have been searching for flights. I used the airline's mobile app to search and got a really good deal from Lagos to Toronto and then to Edmonton (through air Canada) .

My questions are:
1. Would we be required to pay extra for our checked-in luggages on the air Canada flight from Toronto to Edmonton?

2. Secondly how did y'all book your connecting flights from Toronto to your final destinations? Did you pay for your luggages?

@laborel
@ loudlumi

Thanks alot, will do as advised. ...

Hi laborel

Pls how did u resolve this issue, I'm having this same issue. All my cards are not going thru while trying tosubscribe for freetone

I wonder Y

laborel:
Congratulations Fellow.
Please I have been having issues getting a number on freetone and I need help. It kept on telling m my card(GTBank and Stanbic MasterCard) is not correct when trying to make payment. I have done this more than 4times and it kept on giving me the same response.

Please help your brother.

Wow!!! Amazing!!!

Big Congrats to you n ur Family

Wishing you the very best..

kachikapor:


Thanks Vascey.

The company i work with is a global business. I just leveraged on my relationships with the bosses i work with regionally and God was there using them to connect me with the Canadian Vice President and the HR people there who informed me of a role similar to what i was doing in Nigeria. We started exchanging emails back and forth since Dec 2017. In February i had a couple of interviews with them via Skype and the rest as they say is history. Truth is, my wife is very active "silent" reader here on Nairaland and she read a post someone put up here about an Indian family who was struggling in Canada after giving up their cushy jobs in Hewlett Packard and the bank where his wife worked and he was working as a security man in Canada while his wife was working as a nanny or something.One of the things he mentioned he regretted in that post was the fact that he never leveraged on the HP brand before quitting his job. I too was headed in the same direction until I came home from work one night and my wife showed me that post. That was when we began thinking about reaching out to my company in Canada to see if there was room for an internal transfer of sorts...na so i take reach here o.

Hi Newbies/ ITA recipients, I Want to suggest u save this quick link on ur fone so that u can always have quick access. It helped me a lot 

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/perm/express/intake-complete.asp

All d best with your application, don't be in a rush to submit, upload with lots of patients and label your files properly so as to avoid any mix up.

Cheers n Good luck to us all.

Thot I shld share this again, I hope it helps

Congrats to you @Linuslynx



@Hifyty, a big congrats to you. I'm very happy for you and your family

With regards to your ECA, which did you upload? WES/ICAS. Just wondering

With regards to conversion of ICAN to CPA via ACCA, see attached. However, I will suggest u reconfirm if it's applicable to your situation

Talkingboy:
Good morning elders ,

Please those familiar with this ICAN/AcCA/CPA issue . Kindly help please .

For someone who has ICAN and pursuing express entry , is it advisable to write ACCA (4 professional level papers) in Nigeria or he should wait till he lands to write CPA and claim exemptions with his ICAN ? how many paper exemptions are we talking about here ?


Thank You

Hope it helps

Copied from TEECAN

I got ICAN to give me my ATS and ACA transcripts, Letter of Good Standing, I packaged my MBA transcript, filled the relevant CPA forms and the painful part , I had to part with 480 CAD processing fee and DHL courier fees (man eye don see enuf in this PR hustle  ). I spent almost 250k all in all (including ICAN fees and outstanding ICAN-ATS dues)

The sorry part now is that when my approval came from CPA Ontario, they said, quoting their mail:

"Your application to register as a student under Accounting Body Outside Canada has been approved. You will be receiving a student confirmation letter once available, however below lists your admission to membership requirements:

- Challenge the examinations of Core 1 and Core 2 Modules;

- Challenge the examinations of two Elective Modules;

- Capstone 1 module;

- Capstone 2 module;

- Common Final Exam (CFE);

- Prescribed Practical Experience (PPE)


Can you imagine,   after almost 10 years of ACA status and finance work, I will have to write THAT MUCH as above. 

(But from what I have been reading here, it seems something is not right about the number of papers I was approved to take (as an Internationally Trained Accountant); It is quite much as if I'm starting from the scratch! 

To even think I may not been landing in Ontario as I had earlier planned as a FSW is now throwing another curve ball into an already complex matter (I feel like knocking myself, the whole fees and costs) 

I'm currently going through as a Sask PNP and I thought of transferring my CPA Ontario application file to CPA Saskatchewan but CPA Sask said I will have to pay all the fees with them all over too.   I don seeee weeenn! 

I'm about to withdraw my studentship now as I cant keep paying 600 CAD annual studentship dues when I have not even landed. They ve even sent me a mail (of course bulk mail) whether I want to avail myself of an "early bird" subscription payment for 2018   600 CAD for 2018!

Issyman:


I am also interested in this ICAN/CPA conversion discussion . I am ICAN qualified member. It will be appreciated if any of our seniors can give specific papers to write as an ICAN member.

You are a step away from achieving your goal.... You have the right spirit and attitude.

Wishing u d very best

U will look back at this post someday n smile....

Esughusughu:
On the new immigrant struggle;
Before moving I already set my mind on doing survival jobs knowing it was going to take quite a while before getting licensed in my profession. What I was not prepared for was the struggle in getting a menial job, and no! I wasn't doing anything wrong.

Big Congrats to you

EmmyToluwa:
LONG POST ALERT!!!

Hello all!!! I have been a silent

I pray we all have good stories to tell in this Canadian dream!!!

Big Congrats to you

Nogen:
Wow!!! Want to share this great news with you guys. My parents' visas have been approved. They applied on the 1st of February (Visiting visa) Need them to come help me out while i write my exams as Oga has gone back to Nigeria.

Secondly, i got a school fees waiver. I paid the same amount as a Canadian student. The University gave me the privilege and what it means is that i must maintain great grades to keep enjoying the privilege. God is too good. I am so excited.

Thanks alot

I really appreciate, I will research more as advised

Blackbuddy:


Hi, it depends on which bridging program you sign on for and the way it is structured. Each bridging program is different and may provide you with an assessment of your education and skills, industrial or workplace experience, skills training or targeted academic training programs, preparation for a licence or certification examination and/or language training for your profession. You will not get paid with most bridging programs, they are mostly in-class trainings. For instance in Ontario, YOU PAY to participate in bridging programs though they are subsidised by the provincial government. Now a few bridging programs have a work placement feature where you get to gain real world experience at the end of the in-class portion. Some of the employers that your training provider partners with MAY offer some stipend for when you are in their organisation, some will not pay you anything. You are there to gain from the experience, the exposure. All bridging programs are not the same so it depends on the make up of the particular one you sign up for. You could also research internships where some of the employers whom you intern with could offer some pay. By researching the various bridging/intern programs available in your intended city/province and making enquiries, you'll get to know the full details of the various programs.

Hi everyone



Please I would like to find out, if I enroll for bridging programs, WOULD I GET PAID THROUGH OUT THE PERIOD OF THE PROGRAM even if it's for a duration of one year.

Kindly explain the dynamics of bridging programs (accounting / finance to be precise)

Thanks

Big Congrats to u and your lil one.

dtush:
I dont even know where to start to show my appreciation to my creator.

That is how i woke up 4am jejely to read. Just had an itch to check my email. There it was lying since 3:02pm yday, a mail to check my account.

Lo and behold, it was PPR. didnt believe it at first, call a friend who has received PPR to help me confirm.


Family composition. My little madam and I.

I wrote my testimony in faith the day i submitted, it took a while but here i am finally sharing it.

Thou it may tarry, Onise iyanu is still and will forever remain on the throne.

Thank you to everyone that helped me on this journey. The lord will favour you all.

jm13:
Hello Everyone,

I am a website developer and have my own business (The Managing Director) over 5 years, I wanted to know which NOC do I fall under:

1. NOC code: 2175 Web designers and developers OR NOC code: 0114 for managing directors.

2. Also in my EE profile do I select "Self Employed" OR "Employer"

Thanks.

I would suggest u answer these questions b4 deciding which to choose
1- is your company big, is it a registered Limited liability company with CAC and do u have evidence to prove it

2- do u have lots of staff and do u have evidence to back it.
Becos a lot of times in Naija people mistake sole proprietorship for MD.

I feel u stand a better chance with noc 2175 if your company is not so big or its an enterprise.

Hope it helps

Love your spirit!!!

Keep hope alive. U are almost there.

Every successful person has a story.....

4wearegreat:


CONTINUATION

My IELTS result is out.......................would love to wet your appetite a bit before I divulge my scores.
I got an email from MOD IELTS yesterday stating that my TRF would be available today..........I started checking their website from that moment. Between yesterday and 9:59am (today), have checked for my result over 50 times (not exaggerating) .
I saw the result some minutes ago....................

SPEAKING - To my greatest surprise I ace the speaking test big time!!!!!!! I scored 8.5 Na so I hear English reach . I actually thought I messed up big time during the speaking test. e.g I said some words in Yoruba and the examiner asked to me to translate..............and I was

READING & WRITING - I scored 7.5 in both............I actually expected a 9 or at worst 8.5 in reading. I was feeling like a badoo after the reading test but 7.5 in writing was a fair score.

LISTENING - I score a 6 . Think twice before your register with MOD IELTS.................Listening via speaker is crazy!!! at the end of the listening test, I had some questions unanswered. I guessed and giraffe the answers. Apparently, the hustle did not pay-off well. Listening via speaker instead of headset was crazy.

I for jejely re-enroll with British Council instead of MOD IELTS.................Like play, like play I have spent I have spent over 200k writing IELTS thus far "Chai! there is god ooo "
IELTS standing between me and ITA since the days of Ancient Egypt Era (those who wrote JAN 6 IELTS can resonant with "Ancient Egypt Era" ).

NEXT STEP- I will close early from work, take some bottles of beer in the evening, sleep well...........and will continue with the EE hustle from tomorrow because whether the devil likes it or not I am a Canadian Permanent Resident .
#Jahbless#

Thanks Vascey

Getting thru to them is so difficult, they usually don't respond to mail on time with little or no info.

I sent my ECA to them n they said I shld tell WES to
Forward to them

I noticed thru my correspondences with them that they enjoy delaying. So just wanted to be sure the ECA can also be used .

Thanks once again Vascey

vascey:
@follyzee

I don't think you need to upgrade. They are not particular about your degree or courses. They just want to be sure you have an equivalent of University degree from an acceptable university and I believe all WES reports show that.
But you can engage them to be sure before you take any action so you don't spend money unnecessarily.
Cheers

Hi Vascey/ anyone who can help


Pls I need to find out if WES /ICAS report used immigration is Ok to present to CPA (during the process of converting ACCA to CPA) or one needs an upgraded one

IF yes, which assessment will one upgrade to?

Thanks

vascey:


Well, first and foremost, you are meant to be a full member of ACCA. That's the whole point. Have you considered using your NysC as experience? If that's not possible, you have to wait till you arrive in Canada. The challenge with that is that the MRA is yet to be renewed for a defined term, eg 5 years, and therefore could be terminated anytime. So even folks like me that may not travel for another year are taking advantage.
On a different note, hope you are aware you would need to pay up all outstanding dues with ACCA before they would write to CGA about your current standing.

A major advantage for you is that you have your wes report so CPA does not have to evaluate your degree afresh. Just provide them with the Wes report. This part causes a lot of delays but you are definitely past that.

Ultimately, the earlier the better.

Good luck.

U are hilarious, I'm almost rolling off my seat with laughter.

I agree with u, it's better he stays to
Feel it,

Experience it

and probably Tell it!!

As 4 me, Canada here I come .....

einsteino:


the bolded alone just make person wan konk you.. why not stay to experience the consequences of your action?

That's the funny thing about PPR, u pray fervently for it
U get it, u jump n almost go crazy with hapiness, everyone congratulates some even envies u.

After d party, reality will now present itself especially via ticket cost, cost of living n possibility of getting a great job. Then one way of the other, n u see ur self getting touch n unnecessarily angry. This phase is called d cold feet stage

So all u need do is stay focus, draw a plan, pray n tell urself if God did not want this 4 u he won't give u d PPR in 1st place.

All d best in our Journey. Let's take the Big step to Greatness.....

mia007:
Gud mrng house,

I got my PPR since October but I am yet to travel. Looking at d inevitable expenses that awaits me, and the uncertainty as regards securing a well paid job gives me sleepless night, and I believe sharing my story could ease the pressure i'm experiencing at the moment.

I have 4yrs experience as an underwriter (life department) in an insurance company. I will appreciate if I can get a warm advise from u guys. Working in my field is not a big deal as I am open to a switch in career.

Thank you for taking ur tym to read my post.

God bless us all.

Hi

Pls are you saying u still went to ur University to get transcript and also got WES to send to them?

Is there an extra cost from wes?

If yes, how much?

I'm in the process that's why I'm asking,

Thanks

rainazoe:
I wish I knew this earlier. Going thru Ontario means I have to start the process of transcripts or Wes over again.

Thanks I guess so too.

yimiton:
At first, I sent to only NDLverification@frsc.gov.ng and there was no response. Then, I forwarded it to info@frsc.gov.ng and
helpdesk@frsc.gov.ng and I received my response in a little over a week. They even sent me a scanned copy.

Could it be that they're getting overworked?

Hi

I have not gotten a response 2, it's over a week now .......yimiton pls how long did yours take.

percee17:

@yimiton please when or did you get a response from FRSC using the email addresses? I have not received any response since 2 weeks. Anything I can do?

Thanks

tribeD:
Hello yimiton,

Forward the email to info@frsc.gov.ng and copy helpdesk@frsc.gov.ng and you'll get a prompt response.

Hi tribeD
Thanks for the email address. I sent a mail to the email addresses but I'm yet to get a response.
Please how long precisely did it take them to respond to your mail

Thanks

I friend submitted a scanned photocopy of a document (ECA or so, can't remember )and his application was returned (incomplete) i guess he was not too lucky

MummyJaygirls:


Y do u say so? I submitted a scanned photocopy of my marriage cert.

What ever option u pick is ok but please don't scan photocopy of the certificate or any document.



Fameli:
HELP!!! My marriage certificate is too long for the scanner i am using, please can i scan it 2x and merge it into a two pages PDF please advice if this is acceptable by IRCC. (na only sure answers i want o)

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Hi czaratwork

Congrats on your progress so far.

I am your big fan, always looking forward to your post regarding ur settling down, acca conversion and job hunt. thanks 4 d well detailed updates. Please keep it coming.



@ Salford and blackbuddy, tanx a lot for your analyses, responses and encouragement. This thread has really helped me in making informed decisions.

@All,please lets be tolerant of one another, we all come from different background hence, different views to life.

I am really grateful to God 4 this thread
Thanks a lot all for your contributions

czaratwork:
I went to access employment at mississauga today to sign up for a bridging program and was told to come back on Tuesday for a meeting and scheduling of the bridging program.

later this evening i watched CEC video on financial sector job hunting powered by manpower.ca. They are the next recruiting agency i will visit. They encouraged us visiting the agencies and dropping our resumes with them and calling them up at least weekly to find out if there is any new thing.

I couldnt attend the toronto job fair today. Did anyone go? Kindly update if you did.

Hi esosa4real

Please I would like to join the group, can I send pm to you.


Thanks

esosa4real:


Ekpekus how ur side!! Been reading your posts! Are u a doc? If you would like to join a doctors pathway group, pls let me know so I invite you!!

Btw, about this health care aide certification, what jobs can one get from it? Is it available as an online course? And is it in alberta and ONTARIO?

My 2 cents on IELTS, ECA n PP
Imagine these 2 scenerios:
Mr A uploads all the doc, IELTS, ECA stamped copies of old and new passports

Mr B uploads all but no IElTS, ECA and no old passport.

Assume u are the VO, u pick both files, u obviously will prefer to work on Mr A file first becos
1, he seem really transparent and open.
2 he has made your work easier, you may not need to contact other embassies and British council.

On the other, u will send Mr Bs file to confirmation unit, they have to confirm and provide evidence of ielts, travel history and eca and it eventually comes out positive.

Results: MR A and B both got PPR, Mr A most likely within 1 month or two. MR B "we have the same AOR, what's delaying my file" it comes out after 5months.

I don't think it will cost us any thing to provide very important doc like IELTS, ECA and stamped old passport.

Thanks, I will mail them tomoro as advised.

Blingyrie:

U can send a mail Monday morning to ask how far. I did n ma mail came next day