₦airaland Forum

marleythomas:
@Abuja

VO - Good morning
Me - How are you?....With a smile
VO - Where are you going to in the USA?
Me - Texas
VO - What are you going for?
Me - I am going on attend xxxxxxxx summit organized by xxxxxxxx.
VO - Where do you work and what do you do?
Me - I work for xxxxxxx and i am xxxxxxxxx.
VO - Who is paying for the summit?
Me - My organization. Fees and hotel bills duly paid. Do you wanna see?
VO - No thanks. Flips through my passports...
VO - What did you go to do in the UK in February?
Me - Visiting family.
VO - Types stuff on her computer....
VO - Your Visa has been approved. You can pick it up in 2 days at the address behind the paper. Thanks

Shortest interview ever. Didn't check no document.
Let your dressing reflect your profession, be confident, calm and be brief.

Congrats..

LadyGuinivere:
I would say the odds are in your favour. Are u married?

Sure Married, 6th year wedding anniversary,and have done family vacation to Dubai and Ghana together with spouse(no kids yet)

LadyGuinivere:
European nwanne

LadyGuinivere...still waiting for your response to my question.

Hello Chloe/LadyGunivere/Tzetzefly,
i am planning to attend a summit in New York of an NGO i belong to coming up July 27 2015 ,it is a 3 day Summit in partnership with UN,Unesco,was in a world congress of same NGO in Germany late last year for a week,i have paid for the summit registration fee and gotten my invitation letter sent.now when can i book for visa interview appointment as the Summit is from 27th July to 30th.Booking visa appointment end of May or early June will it be too late?And what is my chance of being issued a visa(I have been to Germany,Holland,France,Dubai,South Africa,Turkey and Ghana respectively).
Thanks

Hello House,
i am planning to attend a summit in New York of an NGO i belong to coming up July 27 2015 ,it is a 3 day Summit in partnership with UN,Unesco,was in a world congress of same NGO in Germany late last year for a week,i have paid for the summit registration fee and gotten my invitation letter sent.now when can i book for visa interview appointment as the Summit is from 27th July to 30th.Booking visa appointment end of May or early June will it be too late?And what is my chance of being issued a visa(I have been to Germany,Holland,France,Dubai,South Africa,Turkey and Ghana respectively).
Thanks

Hello House,
i am planning to attend a summit in New York of an NGO i belong to coming up July 27 2015 ,it is a 3 day Summit in partnership with UN,Unesco,was in a world congress of same NGO in Germany late last year for a week,i have paid for the summit registration fee and gotten my invitation letter sent.now when can i book for visa interview appointment as the Summit is from 27th July to 30th.Booking visa appointment end of May or early June will it be too late?And what is my chance of being issued a visa(I have been to Germany,Holland,France,Dubai,South Africa,Turkey and Ghana respectively).
Thanks

Hello House,
i am planning to attend a summit in New York of an NGO i belong to coming up July 27 2015 ,it is a 3 day Summit in partnership with UN,Unesco,was in a world congress of same NGO in Germany late last year for a week,i have paid for the summit registration fee and gotten my invitation letter sent.now when can i book for visa interview appointment as the Summit is from 27th July to 30th.Booking visa appointment end of May or early June will it be too late?And what is my chance of being issued a visa(I have been to Germany,Holland,France,Dubai,South Africa,Turkey and Ghana respectively).
Thanks

jojcanada:
Hi guys,

I am ready to build my EE profile but I have a previous employer who has stated they will 'never' give me reference because I didn't resign properly. It accounts for 3 years of my 9 years work experience. Do I leave it out completely? Please advice

@JojCanada....you dont need to leave it out because you will still be needed to fill the gap in years..what will you say then you were doing?unemployed?However CIC understands that some former or present employers may not want to give you reference letter and CIC offered a way out...you write it with a cover letter explaining the reason you could not get it.i hope this helps[b][/b]

ccaramel:
No qualms mate. I'm for all for truce and peace. Your wisdom is appreciated.

Thanks and keep up the good works...am off to nap while you go skating,hope you go to Sask to compete with those school kids..they are good.[b][/b]

ccaramel:
If me having a masters intimidates you, sorry it's not my fault that you were born into a wretched, good for nothing, never do well illiterate family. Last line to you. You are so not worth it. You are as low as it gets. Scum of the earth. Waste of sperm.

Ccaramel....please let go...irridemi just asked us for help...lets not use this platform to throw stones at each other.You have responded positively to Irridemi and i think she appreciates what you advised.For her sake lets keep this place safe for her.Thanks for obliging me this favour.[b][/b]

ccaramel:
Sukkot it's not that at all. Actually I earn more money from my businesses in Nigeria than my job in Canada, I have a bigger house, car in Nigeria and my family is ok. Mind you I was an international student for my undergrad and masters in Canada. Not cheap. It's not about money to me. But its about a sane and safe environment where the mind can develop. I just returned from a 4 month trip to nigeria and I couldn't wait to get back even with the sub zero temperature. The traffic, NEPA, gridlock, horrible drivers in Lagos is just not for me. Sure there's money but that's not me. Why do the majority of the kids of the rich stay and school abroad? Plain and simple. It's a saner environment. Things work better, govt is doing their job, police are doing their job, hardly traffic, safer environment generally. If you are ok with Nigeria if you have the opportunity to be in a developed country like Canada. It's ok. We all have different personalities and way of life. Nigeria will always be home. But I love Canada. If NIgeria can become a better country and govt decides to start working. I will be the first one to pack my bags and return home. For now. I am home. Home is where the heart is. I am happy here. Money is nothing.

You have said it all Ccaramel....i agree with you.[b][/b]

irridemi:
Hello Nairalanders, Please I need ur advise. Am currently 2months pregnant, and My husband is thinking of us relocating to Canada. I currently work in the bank while my husband is into Forex and Securities Trading Business. We were doing averagely okay until last year when business started shaking, my husband has lost a lot and now he is thinking of us relocating to Canada to start afresh. If I resign and we sell our properties, and the little savings we have should be enough to sponsor him for a Postgraduate Course (2years), while I follow him as his wife ( then I get a job), he wants this option cos am a professional and I have good work experience. Option 2 is for me to do a post graduate course and he accompanies me (mayb I will get a good job fast cos of my qualifications). if I wait till we have our baby, the expenses will be much(I.e the financial requirement for the visa). My hubby's uncle is ready to assist us, but my husband doesn't want to take the risk of investing in business again. He has Sasacheskwan or Toronto in mind. I will really appreciate advise thanks

Irridemi....my sister
i called you my sister because you took the courage to do what we know most Nigerian women to be ..very industrious and so much attached to the welfare of their husbands and family. Weldone!

You have asked a very good question,and i have read and followed all the response giving by good people here...though some sound bitter,some funny,some positive and some discouraging..they all have done well and so appreciate each and everyone's input as i believe they all have your interest at heart.

i observed two sets of people here....the "Experienced ones" and the"i heard it so ones"....in the"Experienced ones" that is where your answer lies because they comprise of the optimists and the pessimists...listen to both of them because both have spoken the truth.For the"I heard it so ones"...they have never been in the situation you find yourself now and therefore are learning from the responses of the"Experienced Ones"like you.

Your Case:Relocating to Canada on student ground..
Option1:Your husband studies while you work albeit with Pregnancy
Option2:You Study while husband works to support you while you grapple with stress of baby on the way.

Canada no doubt is a beautiful land filled with unending opportunities when you have the right legal status to reside and work.It used to be easier coming in as an international student,get work permit,graduate work for 2 years and get your PR..sadly the law has changed of recent...meaning if both of you make that move via the international student route....staying back in Nigeria sounds progressive more than being in Canada because when both of you come in and face reality on ground,you will panic,depression will set in,hopelessness will evolve,cracks will begin to appear in your marital relationship and the baby?confusion will be the result.Again if your husband chose to come alone to study while you stay back home to support him..it will take some good 4yrs for him to able to navigate his way around the immigration laws to get his PR and file for you then you are looking at 5yrs of him being in Canada without you.The more you look at the cons..the more you realise it may not worth it to sell off your property and quit your job to go into this "legend of the Seeker" adventure.

Best route to you my sister is to gather your document and start application for the permanent residence via the Express Entry...patiently work on achieving it and when you get it...i bet you the sky wont be your limit in the foreign land.No country in this world is easy to settle down fast even leaving your village to relocate to Lagos was never easy at the start.Believe me if you succeed with your PR,Canada has lots to offer you...hard work and determination is the answer.it is true that when you come your education and work experience from Nigeria doesn't count..very very true but as a PR..you will benefit immensely in a lot programs that will help integrate your easily into the system...there a lot of certification courses in your field that you can easily do within some months of arrival to get some job which comes with the coveted Canadian work experience preparing you to make that great move into you major job you so desired.For example,as an Auditor which of course is regulated and which may take some years for you to get licensed or qualify in their certification...you can certify in CAPA or CAPP..certified Accounts payable Associate or Professional which enables you to get a job as easy as ABC though lower in what you do in Nigeria but at least starts you off on the climb to your Canadian work experience.So many of such certifications exist to help you out in your settling down that is if you came in with your PR...

like others advised...money melts down so fast in Canada...your entire savings can disappear in just a while without any other source of income therefore supporting yourself to study with the money you came with for a family of 2(3 to be) without the PR status will be a tall order.You will survive in Canada if you arrive with your PR and you have your uncle to shelter you for a couple of months guiding you to settle down easily.For every newcomer in any Country it is not always easy and fast to settle..you must thread the muddy waters and the thorny valleys but after rain comes sunshine.but one thing i have to leave you with is this...

In Canada...they live life
In Nigeria....they exist

People make choice of either to live life or to merely exist in life.

My advise:Make the move to Canada via PR and you wont regret it.

God bless your decision.
[b][/b]

Phemmie72:
I have three children and I am thinking that my wife and I could go to Canada first, make the kids non accompany until when we are a little settled and come for them afterwards, what do you advise in respect to its advantages and disadvantages?

Thanks.

I think its best you land with your kids...if what you are scared of is about their school..believe me Canada has the best provision pertaining to kids education..i learnt(still confirm from landed seniors here) that some child benefits are offered by some province to support you even when you have no job yet.Land with all your family,face the tide once as per the kids adapting to new life and rest..that's my own opinion though [b][/b]

solomonwis:
Cities such as Toronto,Vancouver,etc are not the best for people who are new PR except you have a family there,you have a job waiting for you,you already have a property there or you have large sum of money you don't intend to invest. Apart from the weather which is friendly,the beautiful scenery and the much touted "Jobs for professionals" (a popular fallacy) being in abundance,you will end up spending a lot on accommodation and upkeep! So if you're new in the country,living in the big cities might not be the best. It doesn't mean people who decide to live in these places don't succeed but it takes a great deal of effort and zeal.

Saskatoon and Regina (both in Saskatchewan) are very attractive cities with loads of job opportunities,yes loads of them. Weather is not too unfriendly like what you have in "Winnterpeg" (Winnipeg actually).

@Solomonwise...Thanks so much ...you have lifted my spirit and to Sask i head by Gods grace...waiting for MR from AVO.....lol@Winnterpeg...thats so funny but true..i have a canadian friend we bleong to same NGO ans she has been trying to persuade me to settle in Winnipeg...offered me accomodation too and even have talked to some of our fellow NGO members in Winnipeg about jobs for me...iwe were all together in Germany late last year for an annual congress of the NGO.But i prefer Sask.[b][/b]

akanni:
Hahahahaha,mine was legit NOC 1212 sha o.Its all gud jare, make we dey see as things dey unfold.
Initially planned to go Manitoba, i get plenty people there that will help in settling, however, i got admission for a program in Alberta so, will settle in Alberta.

wow..thats nice..which school is that in Alberta...and hows the tuition cos am looking at my wife going for her MBA too...[b][/b]

akanni:
Pally, who are you listening to?I know at least 2 people that moved from Toronto claiming there were no jobs and the other one said that it was too choked.
Sask in my opinion is a better deal for you, people run away because of the cold there but you get people there and it will help you.I have a younger friend who moved from BC to Sask because of better job opportunities, so, make the best of where you find yourself, you be naija, even if na few jobs dey, go get it!
That 3 months free accommodation is ok for you to get a job and settle down,even if no be the particular one you want.
My piece of advice!

Thanks Akanni...thats why the forum is here to help us....i think you are very right cos many said Sask has cold to much like Winnipeg but people wey dey there never die of cold finish na....that accommodation thing at least for 3 months is what i will go for..one can always move to another province when he settle fully and understand Canada[b][/b]

solomonwis:
As a FSW Class PR,you are not restricted on where to settle.

Health Cover differs from province to province.Some provinces such as Saskatchewan will grant you your health card and access to health facilities immediately you land but most provinces will require you to wait for a minimum period of 3 months before you can beg ranted access to health facilities in the province. Please note also that moving from one province to another comes with its challenges. You will not be automatically granted access to health facilities in your new province if you decide to move to anther province (and this applies to Saskatchewan too!) You will have a waiting period of a minimum 3 months before you can gain access to health facilities.

Thanks my oga Solomonwise for this piece..one doesn't know until he ask...at least i have gained somethings from what you said...as per the other issue about Toronto(no relative) and Saskatoon(relative is there)...what do you advise i do.Thanks[b][/b]

akanni:
I didn't know NOC 1212 plenty like this o, i submitted my application though Dec 13.
I guess in 2 months time at the latest, i should be expecting my debit too.
All the best guys!!

@Akanni...lol...our NOC 1212 is a cold noc...if the process was allowed to end April 2015 as initially as against the 31st Dec 2014..NOC 1212 will stil not be filled up or meet the cap....na people wey get reject from some like 1112 run come our room.o.o.o come dey hassle space with us...hahahaha...it is well Akanni..we will al get there....where are you heading to in Canada.[b][/b]

mcphems123:
Just got charged.
Dec 3 application
NOC 1212

Congrats my fellow NOC 1212....PER is next in line as you look forward to landing in Canada..by the way where are you headed to in Canada.[b][/b]

Hi Everyone,
As the process of this immigration thing progresses,i need to reconfirm from forumites here...i originally intended to settle in Toronto due to jobs availability more than in other provinces,i don't have any relatives in Toronto but i have a relative in Saskatoon who is willing to accommodate my family and i for 3 months by which we would have settled down and understand Canada before thinking of moving to either Toronto or Calgary(He owns his own house anyway).I understand too that jobs are not as plenty in Saskatoon like in Toronto,My question is..is it possible after settling in Saskatoon,getting the PR card,SIN,Health covers and get survival job to get Canadian work experience and then later move to my desired city.what happens with health covers when i move to another province.

HenryIX:
Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to inform you that I just got the alert from gtbank on the charge on my account this evening.
I represent November 26th (NOC 0111).
Awaiting PER.

Congrats HenryIX....PER is next[b][/b]

kart042000:
Great forum members please i am still waiting for your input on this question because I have a limited time frame to submit her application. Thank you

@Kart042000.....$490 cad is paid when you have done your medicals ....and they want to issue you visa that's when you pay the right of residence
fees.

For the NPC birth attestation,sadly you cant do anything but wait for the courts to resume..because NPC wont issue the birth attestation without court affidavit.[b][/b]

sevule:
Ok, looks like we are in the same shoes. I thought you got your PR last year hence the question.
The funds in my account is currently not up to the required amount(it was when I submitted the application) so I wanted to have an idea of when they would require an updated Bank statement

i will advise now that you are waiting for MR to try and augment the balance in your account because AVO may or may not ask for POF update..its better to be prepared than not and end of loosing what has taken you time to prepare.[b][/b]

Chukky77:
Please how can I check of my dd has been encased. I just came from oyin jolayemi gtb and I went to the branch and they referred me to the third floor which is funds transfer and they say they is no way they can verify because once the dd is drawn they've already been debited. Please can someone let me know how they did theirs...

@Chukky77....dont mind this Nigerian banks with their unqualified staff that knows nothing about banking....if they want to let you know they will..how did others get to know from their banks?..my consultant lawyer went to the bank and confirmed the DD was cashed cos he raised it with the bank....when did you submit your application and when was it received?i will advise you place a call to CIC and ask for your UCI number so that you use it to check your ECAS sta[b][/b]tus

sevule:
@gentleiphy

My apologies. i actually meant to ask when you got your PER. Also did the visa office request for your bank statement?

i got PER 14th Jan 2015...bank statement was submitted at initial submission....AVO have not sent me any mail since my PER was just last week.[b][/b]

sevule:
@gentleiphy

When did you get your PR and did the visa office request for a Bank statement?

@Sevule....i am yet to get MR...i have not gotten PR yet as its still some stages away..[b][/b]

@Benik
@Meritl

Wow..congrats to both of you,so happy to hear the good news..its the best positive news towards the walk to PR..wish you both a speedy processing of the remaining stages...MR nest on the line...as i too await MR from AVO.[b][/b]

benik:
Hi Solomonwis/Damkollins

I am an October applicant, I Dont have PER yet but checking my ECAS it shows my full details and says in process after clicking that it says we have received your application in October.

What does that mean anyways?

Relax benik...its a partial PER....just hang on a bit the PER mail will drop sometime next week...Congrats...you are in.

yomifowe:
You mean your DD has been cashed since November! I bless God for your life.

Finally my brethren be steadfast, immovable always abouunding in the work of the Lord knowing that your labour (and waiting) is not in vain in the Lord (1 Cor. 15;58).

Did I hear someone say amen?

Amen Bro...that is my story.o.o....infact the heat was much...i asked everybody that cared to listen to make input....144days to receive PER...na God bro.

yomifowe:
Congrats. Patience is indeed a virtue.

Thanks yomifowe...infact it was more than patience.oo...below is my timeline than you can imagine

Application received...................................27 Aug 2014
DD cashed as per CIC mail...........................21 Nov 2014
PER revieved.............................................14 Jan 2015

Na God.o.o

sesytrice:
Thank you very.. I will try that later today.

Alright..best of luck

solomonwis:
Congratulations!

Thanks oga solomonwise