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TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by gaeul(f): 2:19am On Jun 25, 2022
There is a Living in Canada thread on Nairaland...You can ask them there, don't forget to mention your province, I got one before leaving naija
legenduq:
Please any tips on how to get affordable accommodation?
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by gaeul(f): 11:13pm On Jun 24, 2022
Wow, Clarified....thanks
Lekiboboe:
Some Infinix, Tecno brands that are using 3G , 3.5G network won't work. The likes of 4G, 4G LTE network infinix, Tecno phones has a chance of working, but incase it doesn't work, prepare your mind to get a new phone with 5G Network e.g Samsung, Iphone
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by gaeul(f): 4:35pm On Jun 24, 2022
You welcome
Princeofabia:
Thank you for this
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by gaeul(f): 4:35pm On Jun 24, 2022
Someone just said Infinix works in his or hers, so I think it depends on province but Samsung and iphone products works perfectly well. I had a tecno but had to buy an iphone here cos their sim didnt work in mine but still use wifi on my tecno though
PatrickOkunima:
Thanks for sharing. Your post was very helpful. One question please, which brand of mobile phone we use here works in Canada?
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by gaeul(f): 4:33pm On Jun 24, 2022
Wow that's nice, what province...it doesn't work in mine sad
CharitoJames:
Infinix works in my province
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by gaeul(f): 4:32pm On Jun 24, 2022
It is if you have Nigeria charger. Yes they have multiple sockets but Canada charging ports are different from ours. Theirs is so tiny like d second pics I posted. You can Google it for clearer view
Filanodivine:
Thanks for the info. Is the universal charger really important or it’s just choice. They should have multiple sockets in a room
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by gaeul(f): 4:30pm On Jun 24, 2022
Brand new laptop isn't so expensive here..the prices are very fair unlike phones besides you can get very clean used one at Facebook market place of your province as low as 100-200cad�
favourdamsel:
Thanks for this information. please is it advisable to buy laptop in Canada because of the warranty ? Or i buy my laptop in Nigeria then take it along with me when travelling to Canada?
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by gaeul(f): 6:51am On Jun 24, 2022
Hi Everyone, Trust you all are good...it's been 3 weeks here in Canada, resuming September 2022 and I have some tips to share;

1. If you don't have excess cash to spend, or a family member to chill with or a special reason(like in my case) no need rushing here cos Canada is expensive lol.. One million naira can fly in 3 weeks and you know you can't work till September or your start date ...

2. Tecno/Infinix/ China phones don't work with their sim here

3. Everything here is expensive, so while packing foodstuffs, if u can add Duvet cover, bedspread and pillow case cos to get good bedding is like $100+

4. Unlike UK that room and houses are fully furnished, most houses/rooms are not furnished here...You sort your room/house yourself smiley

5. Seasonings are annoyingly expensive, so bring like 2-5packets of Knoun maggi or your preferred choice. So instead of packing rice, u can add 5 packets of knoun and if u wanna compare here, e fit reach $500 and am not joking cos u can see 5cubes worth for $2.99

6. Universal charger is very expensive here, so if u google Canada universal charger and see in Nigeria, even better cos one here plus tax is almost $50 at New Brunswick...all shop same price like say nau meeting lol

7. There is Sales tax o, lots of shock here cos I lived in UK before lol... It differs but mine here is 15%...Example: if u buy a shoe for $100, when u get to checkout, you pay $115...so prepare ur mind lol

8. Most of their indigenes are warm though

Some people might already know all these but some might not, just felt it wise to share but don't fret; Canada is a beautiful and warm place, regardless of the culture or finance shock, you will adjust pretty soon... To those planning their trip; safe journey...to those expecting PPR, All the best...

NB: Added picture of Universal charger..

TravelRe: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by gaeul(f): 5:26am On Jun 17, 2022
This got me rotfl lol
legionISproteus:
ONE TAWSAND shocked since when?! This is not good at all
TravelRe: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by gaeul(f): 5:24am On Jun 17, 2022
Thanks
shogbenga:
Go to CBN trade portal and fill the form. Generate bank details of the beneficiary from the school and attach necessary documents. Learnt maximum you can apply for every quarter is 4000USD

I applied just yesterday
TravelRe: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by gaeul(f): 1:06am On Jun 16, 2022
Don't have access to that email...message me via; kimzhang057@gmail.com
Thatbae:
Great!

Please how can I contact you? I sent you a mail since last week no response.
TravelRe: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by gaeul(f): 7:14pm On Jun 15, 2022
Thanks for your response, I was thinking the upkeep goes directly to the student bank account..Infact it's all confusing
shogbenga:
Go to CBN trade portal and fill the form. Generate bank details of the beneficiary from the school and attach necessary documents. Learnt maximum you can apply for every quarter is 4000USD

I applied just yesterday
TravelRe: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by gaeul(f): 10:48pm On Jun 13, 2022
Please anyone who have successfully apploed for upkeep via form A should please help me with the step by step process ....thanks
TravelRe: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by gaeul(f): 6:59pm On Jun 10, 2022
Thanks
miolad20:
Please make use of newcomer services near you. It's free and they'll help you with settling down including finding daycare for your child/ children. Search here https://ircc.canada.ca/english/newcomers/services/index.asp

For calling Nigeria, I use Rebtel app. You'll get $10 free if you use my referral link and add $1. https://rebtel.app/6acFxKLCIqb
TravelRe: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by gaeul(f): 6:59pm On Jun 10, 2022
Thanks
19CannyMum:
I use rynga. Transfer in their website and buy credit, download the app. Then call naija numbers using the app. I've been using Rynga for more than 10 years, there might be other newer and cheaper apps by now I've not checked because I'm happy with Rynga
TravelRe: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by gaeul(f): 4:48am On Jun 10, 2022
Please, any pay as you go netwerk here that is international call friendly especially for one work aged parents that don't use whatsapp
TravelRe: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by gaeul(f): 4:39am On Jun 10, 2022
I just got to Fredericton a week ago
Thatbae:
Hello All,

Please who is travelling next month to Fredericton, New Brunswick. Let's connect.

Please is there any Telegram group or whatsApp group for New Brunswick that I can join.
TravelRe: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by gaeul(f): 4:28am On Jun 10, 2022
Please, anyone know anything about Daycare in Fredericton, New Brunswick as I will be needing one
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by gaeul(f): 4:40pm On Jun 09, 2022
Congratulations, this is too good...The timing is fab for family...
Eden2018:
Silent reader mode deactivated.

Its PPR guys! God is indeed faithful.

Family application. Study visa for kids and SOWP for spouse. I used the GCkey Portal.

Here is my timeline:

Submission: May 4, 2022
Upfront Medical for all: May 10, 2022
Biometric done and Updated: May 13, 2022
Medical Passed for all: May 19, 2022
Eligibility Review: June 9, 2022
BVL/PPR: June 9, 2022

This is to encourage those who want to go for family application that it is doable. Details of documents submitted will be posted soon. I got worried at some point because I did not include Police Clearance Certificate. But we got the approval without it.

I gathered all the information I used for my application from this platform. God bless you guys! The commitment to the success of others on this platform is amazing.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by gaeul(f): 4:39pm On Jun 09, 2022
No, better a complete and well put together application than one that's isn't so good...Worst scenario you defer to September...but 5months is good...
geekly44:
please a response ��
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by gaeul(f): 8:10pm On Jun 08, 2022
Please, anyone who has used Form A for upkeep should help a sister on the step by step process...Is other educational services the right option...as the the up keep, is the maximum 3kCAD, and is it monthly or quarterly....Thanks in Advance
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by gaeul(f): 2:23pm On Jun 05, 2022
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton but ain't a bro Sha
Ojb555666:
please what's the name of that your school Bro?
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by gaeul(f): 1:11am On Jun 05, 2022
I applied for MBA for Fall 2021, deferred to January 2022 and then to Fall 2022...you should email the grad school...
Steper4u:
Please what course did you apply to? I am asking cause I’ve applied to the same school since March, and I am still waiting for their response. I still haven’t heard anything from the admission office.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by gaeul(f): 12:06am On Jun 05, 2022
Thanks
Aissy:
Congratulations dear, we are waiting oh
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by gaeul(f): 12:05am On Jun 05, 2022
smiley
Nikky6:
Yay touch down!!!!
Waiting for the landing gist o
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by gaeul(f): 12:05am On Jun 05, 2022
Thanks
amila20042001:
correct babe
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by gaeul(f): 12:04am On Jun 05, 2022
Thanks
Khazirat:
[C[color=#006600][/color] congratulations,I am highly interested in your gist oquote author=gaeul post=113419436]Just Landed for September 2022 today...Landing gist loading....

No question asked why I came 3months+ earlier
My Tecno phone is working smiley
Long gist...make I reach my final destination
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by gaeul(f): 12:04am On Jun 05, 2022
I can relate...lol
CentennialGuy:
I should probably have done this. Waiting for travel date to arrive is boring. Everything around me annoys me now. Lol.

Congrats on your successful landing.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by gaeul(f): 12:03am On Jun 05, 2022
Go back ke lol...if it's okay with CBSA, no one can send anyone back
CentennialGuy:
Abi. Make person no come reach Pearson B. dem come tell you to go back and come back in two months time. Lol.

But seriously though, I think a lot more people will be more confident to travel early going forward. LegacyEdition did it successfully, now gaeul has done it too.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by gaeul(f): 12:02am On Jun 05, 2022
Most requirements are being relaxed after the whole COVID brouhaha...
nairagrounds:
Wow! I'll check LegacyEdition’s story.

What happened to the popular travel advisory that people shouldn’t leave until four weeks before the start of their program?
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by gaeul(f): 12:01am On Jun 05, 2022
LoL @ jazz
mrczar:
abeg na jazz u use?

i will like to know how this happened. grin
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by gaeul(f): 11:59pm On Jun 04, 2022
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton
obaalasepe:
Please what is the name of your school?
Thanks

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