Ramj:
Part 6 Page 126

Late comer indeed anyway I don show my face.
Now back into hiding learning to be husband+daddy.


Je m'appelle Ramj

Hehehe

See you on "the other thread"

The hustle is real!

Cheers

mcstan18:


Inasmuch as we're all trying to be careful with our representations to the Canadian authorities, and having read through Canadatlast's argument, I think he/she has a valid point. Let's be objective about this, the money still legally belongs to you except that there is a timeline to accessing it. If one can use 25% that he isn't even authorized to have access to (since most people usually continue in employment until they're finally ready to jet out), one should be able to successfully lay claim to the isolated 75%.

Much as I agree that Nigeria is hard and getting the pof is not easy for most people, I would argue that claiming 100% of the pension funds borders on dishonesty!

The CIC clearly states that it is expected that the funds are readily available to you (and for good reason) and the truth is you really only have access to 25% of the funds.

It is not a matter of "oversabi" it is a matter of speaking the truth.

dudujomi:


Please, what can I do in situation where I don't have any document showing my current address. I'm just trying to new my driver's licence. And I can't remember d addresses of where I stayed, I only remember the last address.

Request for your bank statement and use the address there

4hardey:
I have learned a lot from this group and I really appreciate. I, my wife and son are planning to travel in August with her 34 weeks pregnancy by then and her visa will be expiring by December 2018 (Just 5 months left & her EDD is 1st week of Sept.), will the CBP allow us to enter at the POE. Kindly advise otherwise.

I don't think it's a problem.

However, it also depends on the POE and the CBP officer you meet. Just go with your "burden of proof" and make sure you have enough money (in cash or in cards) for the "business".

All the best

bbaby84:


1. Put Zurich- point of entry enroute Spain. No need for any letter or explanation.

2. Yes. I put 'childbirth '

I'd advise you fill and attach a travel history form and attach to your LOE.

Thank you so much.

Oh dear!

Filling this Post ITA form eh get as e be.
I am having a headache filling my very extensive travel history...Looking through all the stamps on my passport and figuring out dates is draining.


I do have 2 questions though

A few years ago, I traveled to Spain for a week but my passport was stamped (entry and exit) in Zurich (Switzerland)- I only stopped over at Zurich airport enroute BCN. Now, in filling my travel history, I have, of course, stated that I was in Spain during that period but do I have to attach a Letter explaining the Zurich stamp?

For those who gave birth in the US, what did you put as "purpose of travel" for the period? I put "Medical Tourism" but it sounds funny because birthing is just one of the many medical procedures one could have gone for. Did you explicitly state "Child Birth" in your purpose of travel?

papiforreal:

What of someone with bsc, but no job experience?

You Do need at least one year of experience. Many have used their NYSC and have been successful.

Please go back and read page 0



Just to add... you only need to ask a question once

ikecinho:
Can someone with no BSc, just waec apple for Canada express entry program?
Any hope?

I think it depends!

Do you have any skilled trade? Are you an electrician, plumber, chef, cook or baker etc?

You may qualify for the federal skilled trade programme. You can get more info here and here

Fresty:


I didn't think it mattered really. Apparently it does. It was required of me but I didn't send it. It was an oversight on my part.

Check if it's part of your required docs then send it asap.

I got my ECA already- without It!

pretygurll:
Hello people,

I got an ITA but my ECA isn't completed. I'm sure it will be completed this month. Please do i need to worry about it, will the date of completion be a problem?(ie after ITA). I am the PA.

It may be a problem.

I think the best thing to do is to decline the invitation and wait till you have the ECA.

Fresty:


Hmmm. I messed up.
WES replied my mail and said I didn't send my degree certificate

Interestingly, I never did send my certificate to WES.

In other news,

While waiting for my DH's evaluation report, I decided to dive into the pool and update whenever it comes.

Created and submitted EE profile 9th May, 2018 and got ITA same day.

CRS 457- without Spouse's education.

Livy2018:
Good people of this house, I need your help on WES verification.


In the alternative, i just realised that we should have only evaluated his higest degree i.e. Masters from UI. Meaning that the IJMB issue wouldnt have cropped up. (I honestly did not know). My question is can I instruct WES to evaluate just the Masters and forget about the incomplete transcript for the degree? As anyone dropped out a certificate for WES.

pls pls help a confused being, abeg.

Thanks.

Hi,
I successfully removed a credential from WES.

I used the contact form stating that I wanted to remove a credential and I got the reply below. I followed the instructions and sent it again. The credential was removed 8 days later and a notification was sent to that effect.

I got my evaluation report 19 days after that.

I hope this helps.

kemkem30:
Hello everyone, please has anyone ever used pension funds as POF before? I would like really like to know if its an option. Thanks.

A lot of people have and were successful. Please check page 0

tmd:
Hi, please what was the reason for your 221g request? I have a 221g request also, I would love to know how your interview went please. Thank you.

If you want to travel July ending you should apply asap.

The reason for this is that you MAY be called for interview and getting a date can be a headache!

My visa was to expire in November and I applied late September/early October. My passport was returned after like 15 days with a 221g request. This was already mid October. The closest date for interview was November 2nd and I had to be in the US by November 4 for a conference.

I got the visa but missed my conference because the US embassy kept my passport for another 15days!!!!!!

So please apply to renew your visa early especially if you need to travel.

Hi

You can find my interview transcript here

happytbaby:
Hello Madam,

Welldone, your moniker seemed familiar so I went to check your past posts, now I know why. Good job.

Yes o...

From our other thread

Thank you ma!

Tojued:


Two out of five years

Thanks for pointing this out Tojued.
I took it for granted that he'd know it was 5 years.

Thanks.

Psychostar:

My wife has an MBA, but has no work experience at all.

Kindly advise how best to proceed.

Question 2: Proof of Funds
From what I see in previous posts, I will need to provide a naira equivalent of N8m for a family of 4.
I do not have that amount.
Any suggestions as to How best to work around it would be appreciated.

Question 3:
If application is successful, do I have to go with my family immediately or could I go alone at first to "prepare" the way for the family?

Thanks once again.
Its a great forum!

I am relatively new on this thread but I've done a bit of background reading so I will attempt to answer your questions.

The first thing you need to do is estimate your points using the CRS tool using each of you as primary applicant.

There are things you need to consider.

1. Age.
If either of you is between 20-29yrs you get a whooping 100 points. From 30 to 40 the points reduce by 5 every year. So the younger person will have an advantage.

2. Educational Qualifications

If you are the primary applicant, you get 112 points for your bachelors and your wife will contribute 10 points for her MBA (122 points in total for educational qualifications)

If your wife is the primary applicant, she gets
126 points for her MBA and you will contribute 8 points for your bachelors (134 points in total - an extra 12 points)

3. IELTS
The primary applicant can contribute up to 128 points if they ace the IELTS. The spouse contributes a maximum of 20 points.

So if you score better in IELTS than your wife you may contribute more points eventually.


4. Work Experience
With your 8 years experience you can contribute 50 points if you ace your IELTS. If your wife is the primary applicant, with only NYSC (I am assuming she has served) she will contribute only 25 points and this is if she aces IELTS.


So you do need to consider all these factors to determine who will be the primary applicant.


For POF, you can use a gift deed. Go to page 0 to see more on that. However, I think that this requirement is for our own good. Moving is something that should be properly planned and it is essential to have enough cash when moving to a new country.

As for moving with family, a lot of people have done "short landing". It means going with your family, getting your documentation and then returning back to Nigeria. To renew your PR card you only need to have lived in Canada for a total of 2years. This means you may still have 3years to move finally.

All the best

jelmusboy:
She should get reference as a Pharmacist since that will be her NOC. She should also evaluate only her MPH, highest degree things

But that's the snag...

Can she include Pharmacy experience when there is no ECA documentation to show that she studied Pharmacy?

Hello people!

I don use style become Canada EE evangelist...lol.

A friend of mine has a degree in Pharmacy and an MPH. She does have about 6 years experience working as a pharmacist BUT in the last 3 years she has been working with international organisations using her public health degree.

She doesn't want the stress and extra cost of PEBC and wants to only evaluate her (ivy league) MPH with WES. She also does not intend to practice Pharmacy in Canada (at least for now)

Can she claim points for her Pharmacy experience? Getting reference letter for the work experience is not a problem. Can she "claim" to be a pharmacist without evaluating her pharmacy degree?

Thank you.

Claire40:
@Fyorgyn, for Nigerian PCC, go to Louis Edet House. It takes 2 working days. For UK PCC, Google acro police. You can send it to a friend's address in UK to avoid courier cost.

2. A "To whom it may concern" letter can be used

3. Proof of Funds - Search the thread for your answer

4. I think passport booklets are currently available in Abuja

Thank you Claire40.

Do you have a contact there? Or can I just walk into Louis Edet house and ask for PCC?

Taike:
Please, how did you study for your IELTS? That's a fantastic result! Congrats!

Thanks Taike.

My study strategy for every exam I write is to understand the purpose of the exam and how it is assessed. For IELTS, interestingly, I only used British Council resources.

1. I took the British Council's free "Understanding IELTS" course on FutureLearn (https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/understanding-ielts). It helped me understand the exam format.

2. The Official IELTS preparation book from British Council. I used this to familiarise myself with the questions and marking scheme for Reading and Writing.

3. I downloaded the IELTS prep app provided by British Council to have a feel of the Listening Test.

Basically, instead of practicing many questions, I focused on understanding the exam and how it will marked.

My husband only used 2 and 3 to study. He got LRSW 7.5/8.5/8/6.5

cochtrane:

Welcome to the club! You gotta make your decision and live with it. If you plan well, you should have no problems.

Thanks Cochtrane

I really appreciate this...

I am already thinking and doing a lot of research towards the big move (even though I never even enter the EE pool...lol). Looking at what career and job options i may have and how to position my self favourably so I can hit the ground running.

This journey is definitely not a sprint... it is a marathon!

Thanks again

Thanks so much

This is a fantastic thread!

I decided to join #TeamCanadaHopefuls and have been spending all my spare time going through the thread(s).

Special thanks to the people who started this. Glitteringstar... you are really a star! Thanks for all the links and summaries. They have been so helpful.

So far,
IELTS has been dusted! Got my result last Friday and it was LRSW 9/9/8.5/8.

ECA is in progress.

I am trying to gather documents so I'm ready when I get ITA.

1. PCC

I will need for Nigeria and UK. For those in Abuja how did you go about it? (Seems like a large number of the folks here are based in Lagos). I saw the online process and it seems straightforward in theory...not sure if it is, in reality.

2. Reference letter (Employer)
For those who work in very big corporations with plenty bureaucracy how did you surmount this? Can I get a letter from HR in my subsidiary or does it have to come from the Headquarters? I read that it can be addressed "To whom it may concern" rather than specifically to "CIC"

3. Proof of Funds

About 70% of my POF is in my UK account.
The bank won't send a reference letter and I can't travel to apply for one. I did see where someone's naija bank didn't give a reference letter but the person was able to explain this.

4. Passport

My international passport will expire in October but I am already in the process of getting a new one to be on the safe side. This one that we are not sure of passport booklet availability.

I will definitely keep the house informed as I go along.

To be honest, the reason I never took this serious was because I wasn't sure I wanted to leave the certainty I have in Nigeria to the uncertainty of starting a new life abroad. I do have a great career here and I am still wondering how I am leaving all that. I am very aware that life in Canada (like every where else) is not a bed of roses and one really needs to think critically about the future and all.

Getting to Canada is one thing, thriving there is another.

I wish all of us here the best in this quest for a "better" life.

OmoBendel24:


Chances are mostly brighter if you did all "right" about the birthing at the time (all the way from the interview till date even) and are not going to the US this time for birthing related matters. No clearcut escape route as of now methinks

I totally agree with the bolded!

My husband still says that I got the visa because I was not pregnant and was going for a work related event. However, someone like omodadi2 seemingly did everything right but was still denied... we really don't know what they want

happney65:


There you go again.Email is a means of communication and safer than any thing..If anybody wants to reach me he or she can do so through the email while we won't even get to talk over the phone..Making exchange of emails a big deal is totally uncalled for..

It is NOT a big deal to exchange emails... It is a security risk to put it up on a public forum... that is the point we are trying to make.

May be we are paranoid... it's awesome that you are not.

Yels:


I got a 221g visa follow up appointment (yellow form) requesting we reappear for an interview with a visa interview with a vo. Please what could be the reason for the interview and do i need do at the interview?

Anticipating your kind response

Fred

Hello,

Welcome to the 221g club
I got one when I applied via Dropbox and i put up my interview here in November 2017

We've also had a couple of people who have towed the 221g path. The success rate is 50:50 and there is no clear cut reason why folks are denied and others get.

Zoemummy dropped a very detailed checklist for us. You can check through her profile. Ugoguchy was refused the first time (in abuja) but reapplied and got it at the third try (in Lagos) I guess three was a charm for her

Please let's know your story when you go for the follow up interview.

customised87:


I think you should chill for a while before reapplying. Since you just got pregnant, wait till you about 6 months gone before reapplying so has to establish the fact they you were not pregnant during the renewal.
Why exactly do u think you were refused? Did u not declare you would use the expired visa for birthing when you got it?
You need to consider why you were refused in your next application.

I totally agree with you...

However, the problem with waiting is that she may end up not getting interview dates at the time she wants as it seems the dates fill up pretty quickly these days.

happney65:


So dropping an email address has given away the poster's location or what?I dont seem to understand what you are saying..it is not even a mobile which is traceable,its just something as simple as email.will the poster be kidnapped through email or what as i dont seem to understand the fear behind dropping an email which is a means of communication

You people just make a big fuse where there is none

You'd be surprised the amount of information that simple email address can bring out.... Don't underestimate the power of our connected digital world

Lajoie33:
Good afternoon everybody. It has been an eventful absence, but... Im back (Hopefully). No Im not knocked up (yet), Im here for research purposes. My topic is: What are the advantages and disadvantages of waiting another year to start this missionary journey (considering that unku T is at the helm of affairs and is allegedly seriously hating on African made Melanin with emphasis on the Naija brand)?
I am seeing plenty refusals and it's not helping matters. Afraid is catching me seriously. God help us. Meanwhile, any oldies still in the house? Lady G, Queen Nef, Tripple? Uncle Justwise? (is he married now?) I de hail o.

Hian

This one that you are back... Wehcome ma!

To your question...
My sister!

This is a capital intensive waka so apart from unku T and all, one does need time to plan the journey in its totality.

Just to add my opinion here...I don't think unku T is selective in his hating... he probably doesn't even have Nigeria in his mind sef. His narrative (Which made him attractive to the crowd that love him) is "America First" which means all others do not matter and should "stay in their lanes"

Having said that, people are still getting visas for childbirth... I won't put pressure on myself by having another baby when I am not ready just because I want to have an Americana

BabaRamota1980:
After God ehnn, fear women! Women get all kind of intrigues.

Our CE friend is in court next for ruling on her divorce case. Meanwhile she has already bought ticket in plans to be in Nigeria middle of May. I asked why. She said to get savings on early purchase. She doesnt even have visa yet, her papers are with a traveling agent that help people get visa in Nigerian Embassy.

Im thinking of telling her to stay there and dont bother. No divorce, no visa but yet she don buy ticket. Whatt??

Then check this...she had the boldness to ask me last night ...."hey, so I need to know where this is going. What are we?"

Ahhh! After God, fear women! I go cancel this her trip.

Lol...

Baba Ramota you dey fear? No be you talk say you dey open to anything from her?

In other news,
Our CE friend may be eligible for Visa on Arrival o. You may want to read through this link for more information. I've had a friend come to Nigeria using VOA and I think you should explore this option
https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/pages/visaOnArrivalFaq

Dy2005:
Hello every1..... pls I need more info on dropbox renewal ,please is it true that when u renew before your visa expire you will be called for interview .visa renewal that my sister had a chat with told her that dropbox is strictly for expired visa,that if you want to renew via drop box before expiration u will be called for interview,hubby n i visa will expire june 2nd wk and traveling july ending or aug for vac ,,,,

Please need more clarification biko,also if you have renewed 3-2mnths before expiration and no interview ?

If you want to travel July ending you should apply asap.

The reason for this is that you MAY be called for interview and getting a date can be a headache!

My visa was to expire in November and I applied late September/early October. My passport was returned after like 15 days with a 221g request. This was already mid October. The closest date for interview was November 2nd and I had to be in the US by November 4 for a conference.

I got the visa but missed my conference because the US embassy kept my passport for another 15days!!!!!!

So please apply to renew your visa early especially if you need to travel.