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mummy1964:
please house. can a teacher apply for canada PR grom Nigeria. as well, please is tai solarin university of education degree recognised by d accessing body for international teachers? Please help me wt requirements

Eclipse24:
Hello, well this may seem a bit off the topic but does anyone

1. Have experience on how to provide a proof of relationship to a canadian sponsor (my direct cousin) when the sponsors father (my uncle) is late?

2. Regarding the circumstance in 1, NPC is unable to provide an attestation for a Nigerian who is late. All that was made available is the NPC death certificate.

3. Does anyone know where in the birth and death compulsory registration act this situation is treated?

Appreciate your kind feedback

Ajgal10:
Good morning, i am equally new to this platform and am looking forward to get information on relocating to Canada. I have a Bsc in political science and an Msc in peace and conflict studies. I do not posses any working experience besides Nysc, all other experiences were gotten from networking. I have little or no information about travel but am looking forward to building a career outside Nigeria if there are opportunities and if need be. Pls i need a guide and basic informations.

revlane:
@ hartson, please check your email.

Thanks

Angel005:
Thanks!
I'm having challenge making payment for WES with my GTBank debit card. Any suggestionon alternative means of payment?

platypelloid:
Hello House,I have a Sure agent who wants to process express entry for me for 600k naira,excluding credentials evaluation and medicals!!!

DOES THIS WORTH IT?PLESLASE ADVICE!!!!!

Angel005:
Hello House,

Please on WES, do I need to evaluate both my OND and HND or just the HND?

aamstih:
Hello friends,

Pls does anyone have an idea of a neat self-con within abuloma or it's immediate environs.

Thank you.

segbas:
Hello House,

Can someone with BA in Mass Communications and Masters in Mass Communications with School Management apply.

and what Occupation can he fit in to?

He has been working as a Teacher for like 6 years now.

40manlappy:
@irondome, dupyshoo, superchi, ANBAKO, hartson

Just to be clear, for POF held in fixed/term deposits, how long must one have held it to be eligible?

40manlappy:
Thanks for further insight.

@bolded: IMO, it may be used as a supporting but not as the primary POF. At least, the applicant can access the fund after 4 months of being unemployed in Nigeria.That is exactly what I pointed out.It can never be the primary evidence for POF rather could likely be used to support SOA,Term/Time Deposits whatever.

I think it is high time Nigerians who have relocated abroad permanently and who are contributors to the pension fund set up a lobby group to make a case for an amendment to the Pension Reform Act (as amended) that would allow people in their category to access 100% of their RSA since they are no resident in Nigeria.I think we should start the enlightenment campaign here lol

The current regulation did not seem to take into consideration Nigerians in diaspora.

irondome:
Can you provide an IRCC link for this (RSA as type of documents that can be used as POF)

Cecegal:
Hi Hartson,
I very much stand to be corrected but no PFA will give you a letter stating that,it's purely unethical as someone has said and could cost whoever signed that letter their job of found out seeing that such letter isnt truthful and misguiding.Immigration lawyer or not.

I worked with a PFA and can categorically tell you that the only funds you have access to if you are below 50 for private sector and 60 for public sector is the 25%hardship withdrawal which comes to play 4 months after you resign or loose your job.

Except of course you are also doing the AVC (Additional voluntary contribution)This is assessible anytime.

Personally won't encourage anyone to go the PFA way when it comes to POF aside your AVC it's an encumbered fund and you will have no immediate assess to it.

You might want to find out from your friend if he had an AVC running,wondering why any HOD would take such great risk for him if he didn't.

Tooh that's my 2cent advice to all on Pension funds ad POF.

quote author=hartson post=48022228]
Honestly he was indeed very lucky.Actually it wasn't on this EE regime he got his PR.It was the FSWP before EE launch
I don't speculate what I don't know about.Your assertion about access to 25% of the money 4 months after leaving job is quite correct and RCIC know that very well, but then don't underestimate the power of an immigration attorney remember I said my friend engaged the service of an attorney who I guess might have backed up my friends SOA,RSA claims with legal papers just my guess tho.

When the authorities want to verify your claims they don't go writing or calling the entire PFA or employer for instance they contact the HOD whose contact details you gave them on the reference letter for verification purpose.such scenario could have played out in my friend's case
maybe the PPC director who prepared the letter for him was contacted and he simply affirm it

What works for one person may not work for another person just like you highlighted that your were refused by your pension custodian.

it worked for[b] Anbako[/b] maybe his confirmation will make those in doubt believe.

Evidence of RSA/Pension fund alone can never and will never be a primary and satisfactory way of showing POF.

Thank you

deking:
Hello House,

I am new to this stuff and recently only just began the processing.

I will like to find out if I can send copies of my transcripts to WES myself as I have the copies made when I request it for a different purpose sometimes back. I also would want to go through the stress of running after my previous schools for the transcripts.

Thank you in advance for your help.

mrkayodeoludare:
Ok kool. Band 9 is NOT easy to achieve in IELTS. It remains the most difficult English language test. Lucky to fall under Future Growth Area.

lol @ Mr.Kayode

revlane:
NZ is indeed a realizable dream especially since POF is not yet compulsory but the major issue is getting a job from outside NZ. This is where i think we should concentrate our effort. Am still researching and i think we should be on the look out for any Nigerian in NZ who can provide a link or useful info on getting a job.
For those of us not on the skill shortage or future direction of labour, we really need the help.

@ hartson, thanks for the NZ job website.

40manlappy:
Well said. Your friend was fortunate; the letter was done for him "codedly".

I called my PFA this morning and asked if they could write such letter on my behalf. The agent paused to confirm and gave me feedback that they don't write such letters.

However, she told me that I can have access to 25% of pension contributions 4 months after leaving my job even if I have relocated abroad.

My take: Apparently, RSA may not be used as the primary POF but probably as a support since CIC would require funds that are unencumbered.

Anyone who intends to use it as additional POF MAY get: RSA statement of account; copy of the Pension Reform Act and asterisked clearly where it was stated that an individual has access to it 4 months after leaving current job and get it notarized supporting it with a brief explanation of how he can have access to the fund once PR is attained. Just my opinion!

irondome, zandora, dupyshoo, JesusDWay, iphie25, beyunce, Etfash what do you say?

Honestly he was indeed very lucky.Actually it wasn't on this EE regime he got his PR.It was the FSWP before EE launch
I don't speculate what I don't know about.Your assertion about access to 25% of the money 4 months after leaving job is quite correct and RCIC know that very well, but then don't underestimate the power of an immigration attorney remember I said my friend engaged the service of an attorney who I guess might have backed up my friends SOA,RSA claims with legal papers just my guess tho.

When the authorities want to verify your claims they don't go writing or calling the entire PFA or employer for instance they contact the HOD whose contact details you gave them on the reference letter for verification purpose.such scenario could have played out in my friend's case
maybe the PPC director who prepared the letter for him was contacted and he simply affirm it

What works for one person may not work for another person just like you highlighted that your were refused by your pension custodian.

it worked for[b] Anbako[/b] maybe his confirmation will make those in doubt believe.

Evidence of RSA/Pension fund alone can never and will never be a primary and satisfactory way of showing POF.

Thank you

Simplemeeeee:
Good day all,

Kindly help me if u knw the way out. Please I am new here

I guess I hv made a serious blunder. I need your advice as you know these processes and calculations can be confusing. Last year, I was trying to apply for express entry to canada using an agent(canreach) in canada. I have then paid $1500. I gave them all my details including my ielts and transcript believing that they have started processing only for them to inform me last week that they are waiting for my eca report from WES which I got furious about because they never told me that I will be the one to apply to wes after I have sent my scanned transcript to them and also demanding additional $500 because of nova Scotia skilled worker.

My question is,

1. Is it something I can do my self?

2. Can anyone help me correctly calculate my possible total point for Federal Skilled Worker program and if I have a chance of being selected?

3. What is the overall and minimum benchmark for Federal Skill Worker Program

4. If am to go ahead with wes, how can I get a credit card to pay in Canadian dollars

Personal details:
Age: 32
Marital status: Single
Education: Bsc Computer Science
Ielts score: Listening - 6.0; Reading - 6.0; Writing - 7.0; Speaking - 7.0
Work experience: 6
I don't have an arranged job and no relative there


Thank you

mrkayodeoludare:
Truely very bad Hartson. Tot I saw SA n ZIM on d list somewhere? Naija is not a GIANT @all when it comes to vital and essential issues. Well I guess that's y we all wana leave. Very +ve abt NZ tho' I think its a realisable dream.

yomifowe:
Thanks Hartson. Thats a huge risk to take up. So there is no need sending EOI in a hurry if you don't have appreciable points.

mrkayodeoludare:
Pls anyone wit an idea if any naija qualification is exempted from iqa?

neny2k2:
Thanks Hartson for this heads up on RSA quite encouraging. Pls can you help with the Immigration Lawyer contact your friend used? Thanks again.

yomifowe:
Hello, I wouild like to know the period of validity of PAR and EOI. PAR is just a temporal qualification evaluation it has no validity timeframe it is your full qualification assessment i.e IQA that have 5-6 years validity


I learnt that after submitting EOI and the person's application is not picked after a period of time, the application would have to be submitted again and another fee paid. Is that true?

keni:
Thanks for this heads up @Hartson The problem is that the money can only be assessed at a stipulated time so how would the PFA write that it can be withdrawn at anytime? Please shed more light, this is about the only viable successful use of the pfa I have seen so far

powermike9999:
@hartson thx for dis info.
So many people have brought up this topic severally in d past wt no satisfactory answer from any1. My question to u will be;
1-Do u know any1 or have u seen any1 who submitted his Pension fund account before & followed this recommendation
2- Did d Canandian consular accepted it as POF. Was the person granted a visa based on this as part of his POF. Pls educate us.

If u have used ur pension fund as POF and was successful pls contribute to assist
Others with doubts or if u know any successful person pls contribute

zeusaqua:
These Job SITE will help:

* http://jobs.nzpost.co.nz

*http://www.seek.co.nz/jobs/

*http://www.newkiwis.co.nz/global/job_seeker/profile.aspx

*http://www.workhere.co.nz/

i was able to apply for some job vacancy. Just believing God to hear positively from them

yomifowe:
As an addendum to hartson's response, i was also in this dilemma of either paying for IELTS for my spouse. What i discovered was that, although IELTS is required for your spouse also, there is another way out; you might be required to purchase ESOL (English As Second Language) package, or something like that for dependants above 16 yrs which they will do when you people get to NZ.

You will see the link when you get to the segment of your spouse when filling the EOI.

Although i stand to be corrercted.

zeusaqua:
These Job SITE will help:

* http://jobs.nzpost.co.nz

*http://www.seek.co.nz/jobs/

*http://www.newkiwis.co.nz/global/job_seeker/profile.aspx

*http://www.workhere.co.nz/

i was able to apply for some job vacancy. Just believing God to hear positively from them

mrkayodeoludare:
@Hartson....is IELTS really compulsory for Spouse? I got L7R7S7W7.5.... Trying not to throw funds that can handle PAR into IELTS account if it's actually possible;

https://www.new-zealand-immigration.com/migrate-to-new-zealand/are-you-eligible-quick-self-check-guide/english-language/


http://www.visabureau.com/newzealand/skilled-migrant.aspx

What i read here makes it look like previous studies in english could pass for IELTS...
What dyu think?.

irondome:
It's okay he has seen a successful precedent with using pension funds, but I would be very careful. IRCC requirements stated the funds must not be encumbered, i.e should be readily available when needed. With most pension schemes across the globe, holders are usually entitled to a percentage of the money; in most cases, in few months after resignation. So, technically, the money ain't readily available.

Bottom line, it boils down to what you are comfortable with.

On his ielts, it would be nice if he could up his score to 8777, depending on his score, he might actually need to start scouting for provincial nomination