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Congrat bro,It is indeed a dream come true.you will soon be overwhelmed by the amount of enquiries you will be answering each hour.I have seen it coming.stay strong

alex81:
for airmen/women i guess....

Yes texts av been sent. Infact screening is on going in various centers across d nation as we speak (or type lolz)

Thank you dear,I made the findings on behalf of a friend.Clarified now.respect

mimzy007:
You are talking about Airmen and those invited got their SMS by the first week of April,screening Is almost over. We here are discussing DSSC which hasn't started yet.

I asked on behalf on my friend who applied cos he already getting gittery as he hasn't receive any text.Thanks for the clarification tho

alongie024:
New Zealand Skills Immigrants program is so confusing.
1. why CO will be deducting point when it stated in their requirement e.g level 6 point - 50 points (ICT business analsyt) withHND in Business Administration with IT certifications (Oracle dba,Sap hana,Itil v3 ) over 13 years working experinence.
having skills nominated under absolute skill shortage . CO stated that i can not claim points in long term skill shortage refering to column 3& 4.

Your ascertion is quite confusing also.I read your statement over and over again until I was able to understand what you are talking about.

Have you started the main EOI Skilled Migration app or you are still trying to use the free online assessment to find out your eligiblity.
1.The exact point that will be awarded base on your qualification will be when you have done the educational pre-assessment ie PAR but if you are still assessing your eligibility using the free online platform and award yourself level 6 for 50 points it will not reflect the same when you eventually do the qualification pre-assessment.
if my explanation is not clear then summarise your first question let be elaborate more on it

2.you will get bonus point awarded to you if your skill is among the list of absolute skill shortage if not they will not award you any bonus point then if the skill is among the long term skill shortage a bonus point will also be given but from my own observation so far,the occupations in both list are always different
I don't think you will claim points for both.they classified the occupations in short term and long term bases.so your occupation can't be in short term as well as long term skill shortage.i will clarify you more if you wish

hello house,has anyone received an invitation text message regarding the recruitment exercise.I heard they have started sending invitation texts to applicants.Please I need to know cos the exercise is on sat 23rd april.Thanks

Money wey don enter voicemail since.kukuma find your way go meet your family happily and stop chasing shadow for bayelsa ooo!!

charzyh2:
I checked it out in their website and I need to have a job offer and write an exam in Canada. It is not encouraging. How does the Canadian start up program work? Is it okay to develop a business plan for a mobile App that can help students in classes and work? I have the business plan. Please, how do you see the Canadian start up program?

I don't really know much about the canadian start up program.I still believe that you must be resident in canada for such to work.It will cost huge financial resources trying to get through that channel especially when one is outside of the country.To me,is likely not possible.The only way I know foreign nationals migrate is via the EE process or get admitted into a canadian school.thats all I can suggest

charzyh2:
Hello great people. You guys are doing great jobs here. My question is: Is there no Canadian visa program for people who have vocational skills like barbing?

The Federal skill trade visa class is for skilled trade applicants but it seems you must be in Canada practicing your trade before you can I apply in that category.I guess your skill fall under NOC C or D therefore you can't apply via EE or CEC class.

dupyshoo:
lol!!! Thank you so much. I am still struggling to believe it. I have read the email like 100 times. I am so relieved
I pray yours will come soon too.




Thanks so much but I be woman o.



Na so o. I am really excited.

I was also asked to submit Schedule A. What do you want to find out about it?

Wow!!! a woman? honestly I taught you were a guy cause dupyshoo sound more like a guy's id to me.Jubilation mood activated for the entire EE house.similar good news will show up very soon for many of us in Jesus Name.

Don't do like my friend who in extreme jubilation almost cause traffic holdup at VI Lagos the day his Dv lottery visa was stamped

Once again,a million hearty cheers to you.

40manlappy:
Congratulations! You see! I am so happy for you.

God is certainly in the "neighbourhood"

May God surprise us all for good in 2016.

Yeah 40manlappy,yours and everyone else success story is loading.........I am just so excited. I am dancing azonto right now. oh! no I think someone suggested shoki dance common folks lets dance shoki for our man.it's about time.

chimali:
Thanks but what is the correct address to send it to.

why not refer to page 84 and get a full sample of the letter.you will see how it looks like.

dupyshoo:
All glory to God!!!! I just got PPR!!!!! I am so excited.

hurry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I felicitate you right now.It is a dream come true.I was about sending you a consolation message regarding how depressed you were awaiting the most expected email until I scrolled to the end and behold this amazing news.I am quite impressed especially for holding unto your faith.patient is indeed a virtue. 1 million gbosa to you.Big up Bro

KashyBaby:
Oooooopppzz...busted!

yeah he's busted

40manlappy:
*modified

irondome, JesusDWay, dupyshoo, SlowlybtSurely, zandora, other gurus in the house.

We just received a Letter of Advice to Apply....didn't know Manitoba PNP is now opened

This still looks like a dream because we submitted the EOI just few days ago and wasn't expecting a response so quickly....

Thanks very much for taking your time to give suggestions, advice and recommendations. May God grant our hearts' desires and bless our endeavours.

Appreciation to irondome for encouraging us to rewrite IELTS just when we seem to be losing hope in the process.

While trying to "process" this information and reading up on the required documents, I want to ask the following questions because I know that this is only the beginning:

-What is required to prove that someone is a close relative e.g. cousins?

-Do we have to provide work reference for every organization that we have worked with? I have changed job a few times while my wife has worked with the same entity for about 8 years.

-Beyond those documents listed on their website, what other salient things to look out for? Practical suggestions?

God is indeed at work.It is sign of good things ahead.I strongly believe that your case will inspire lots of us.cheers man

vcole:
Evaluate only your "highest qualification" is the recommendation. You may want to take into consideration which of your degrees is most relevant to your intended occupation as well as your present occupation for which you intend to claim work experience for.
You pay a flat rate for the wes eca for all your academic qualifications.
I would advise that you evaluate one of your masters' degree, as evaluating both would give the same report.
It is easier and faster to evaluate a foreign qualification because of the faster/simpler process of transcripts request/verification from foreign schools.
However if you would need to gain points for an ECA of "2 or more degrees" on your CRS then you should consider evaluating your bachelors as well as your masters' degree.

Does it work like that?evaluate all degrees at a flat rate?

Runn:
Hi All,

Thanks for your great work.

I have a few questions about WES credential evaluation for the Canadian Express Entry program, which I haven't really found answers to on their website. Here goes:

1. For the credential evaluation via WES, I need to understand if it's all my certificates that I need to evaluate through them (secondary + undergraduate + Masters) or it's my highest qualification only (MSc)? I have my WAEC & NECO, BSc and two Masters degrees.
2. Does the origin of the credential have any implication on the outcome and speed of their/WES's evaluation? My secondary and undergraduate education was here in Nigeria, while both Masters were in England.
3. If I have to send more than one credential for them to evaluate, would I pay a flat fee, irrespective of how many credentials they are to evaluate or would it be their fee *(times) the number of credentials to evaluate?
4. I also understand that one has to make contact with their Alma mater to request/make payment for the transcripts. Please could someone explain to me how the entire process comes together? My Bachelors was from UNN and I am currently awaiting my IELTS result.
5. Please feel free to add comments, caution, advice, etc that will aid my application.

Thanks again...

WES has noting to do with your lesser qualifications what they will evaluate is your Msc which is your highest qualification.You only make a copy of your Bsc and send to them or send it alongside with your transcript.

They charge you separate for each qualification you intend to assess.e.g your 2 Msc degree will be: 2 X Wes fee

Don't bother yourself about your former ivory tower in respect of your first degree transcript.
cheers

40manlappy:
http://www.cicnews.com/2016/04/comprehensive-ranking-system-express-entry-report-offers-valuable-insights-pool-047628.html

have read the report.the ITAs is randomly going the way of CECs,FSTs,PNP nominees,Intl students,Persons with job offer.PNP is becoming fiercely competitive as pointed out by Irondome.I suggest you channel your effort on provinces that offers more invitation like BC,Alberta,Ontario if you have $1,500 to cough out o!!! not forgetting manitoba,Nova Scotia,Sask.

Twenty-one people who allegedly helped more than 1,000 foreign nationals fraudulently obtain student visas were arrested this morning by federal agents in a nationwide sweep.

The foreign nationals are now working at companies throughout the United States illegally.

This was a "pay to stay" scheme, said U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Paul J. Fishman.

EXCLUSIVE: Security Gaps Found in Massive Visa Database

The arrests represent the conclusion of a three-year investigation into the exploitation-for-profit of non-immigrant student visas. Arrests were made in New York, Washington, New Jersey and Virginia by special agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).

To help catch the alleged criminals, HSI federal agents set up a fake university, called the University of Northern New Jersey (UNNJ), that provided work authorization for hundreds of "students."

Many of 21 people charged operated recruiting companies for purported international students, according to the U.S. attorney. They were arrested for their involvement in an alleged scheme to enroll foreign nationals at UNNJ, a fake for-profit college located in Cranford, New Jersey. The alleged scammers and the foreign nationals who obtained visas believed the school was real.

However, it was created in September 2013 by HSI federal agents, complete with a Facebook page and website. It never had classes, only offices staffed by federal agents who posed as school administrators.

"The University of Northern New Jersey was just another stop on the pay-to-stay tour," said Fishman.

The people accused in the scheme, enabled approximately 1,076 foreign individuals, primary from China and India, to fraudulently maintain their nonimmigrant status in the U.S. on "the false pretense that they continued to participate in full courses of study at the UNNJ", according to the U.S. attorney.

They also allegedly also used UNNJ to fraudulently obtain work authorization and work visas for hundreds of their clients. The 21 people were charged with conspiracy to commit visa fraud, conspiracy to harbor aliens for profit and other offenses.

"They did not know, nor did they care one wit, as to the students who were coming in what purposes they came into the country for and if they had any ill intent," said ICE Director Sarah Saldaña at Tuesday's press conference.

Undercover agents told each defendant in conversations that were secretly recorded that the university was a sham devised to get immigration status for foreign nationals, said Fishman.

The so-called students will now be placed under administrative arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for their alleged complicity in the scheme. They will be placed into immigration proceedings and likely deported.

Those who bought the phony papers work for the U.S. military, as well as Facebook, Google and other well-known companies, according to a law enforcement official. The buyers were "fully aware" they were acquiring fraudulent documents, according to a source familiar with the investigation.

The companies are not implicated in the scheme and were unaware of the fraud. They are just finding out today that their employees allegedly used fake documents.

The case exposes a potential route to the United States for would-be terrorists and touches the political controversy over the H-1B visa, a nonimmigrant visa that allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations.

"‘Pay to Stay’ schemes not only damage our perception of legitimate student and foreign worker visa programs, they also pose a very real threat to national security," Fishman said.

The arrests come a year and a half after an ABC News investigation found that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had lost track of more than 6,000 foreign nationals who entered the U.S. on student visas. The investigation also found dozens of schools suspected of being no more than visa mills for foreigners.

Tightening up the student visa program was one of the major recommendations made by the 9/11 Commission, after it was determined that the hijacker who flew Flight 77 into the Pentagon, Hani Hanjour, had entered the U.S. on a student visa but never showed up for school.

40manlappy:
Looping: SlowlybtSurely, irondome, JesusDWay, zandora

Thanks so much for your analysis. May God take care of all that is yours.

She has already gotten the maximum score under "Skills Transferability factors" i.e. 50. I used a CRS tool calculator assuming that her MSc and my MBA were assessed and it gave us 447 points, still lower than the suggested 450.

What remains is the MSc/Professional degree. Even though she possesses both, that may only take us to 434 i.e. additional 14 points to current CRS score of 420.

It appears that our best bet is to look out for a provincial nomination. We just discovered a close relative in Manitoba which inspired us to submit EOI under MPNP last night even though it is not yet open. The site gave her a score of 560.

We read that the ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited during the last round was 548. This gives some comfort when the MPNP eventually opens, right? JesusDWay also mentioned Nova Scotia

The only thing giving us concern is something in the "Settlement Plan Part 2" form that says a close relative can support more than one applicant BUT previous application must have been successful.

He is supporting his immediate sister under "Family Stream" program but according to him, the application has been dragging on for too long so it can hardly be qualified as being "successful". What are your thoughts on this?

is it not possible to apply for more than one PNP at the same time.instead of sticking to one PNP I suggest you look at provinces you may have high chance of being invited.My opinion is to look at provinces that invites more people than the one that invites on a few hundred.e.g BC,Alberta would have been another perfect choice but it seems they don't do PNP thing for now.Though it all depend on NOC sha.I pray with you in your quest to find what fits you best.Goodluck

iphie25:
I don't quite agree with u on the single thing o...the extra scores you get for being married are already given to u if ur not married i.e if you are given 20marks for ur spouse's Ielts it is deducted from d total marks u can score,whereas if ur single the 20 marks isn't deducted. Again a lot of pple here have processed their applications themselves without an IL...but then I just got into d pool so i'd let d gurus answer.

Nice to know you are already in the pool.Your prayer willl be answered shortly.I am not disputing your fact.lets wait and hear from others.I didn't say people have not pull through on their own.I mentioned that they are few with the factors I outlined.one can decide what suits him or her.is matter of choice.

so many hidden quotes,seems this house is full of hatred.why?this should be a formidable house where questions are asked,instant and direct answers are given.just straight to the point.no dolling.Plz lets discourage accusation and counter-accusation here.Always be positive in all you do things will turn in your favour.cheers

Please house I am sorry i intend to re-quote superchi I don't know what caused the mixed up.I am sorry hence I paste a fresh copy here.of course,i told you guys that I knew how to quote here not quite long.so don't feel offended.

You are on point bro,this attitude by our fellow countryman/woman in Canada was what forced me to pay an immigration consultant a whooping sum way back in 2013 for the April or May 4th,2014 FSWP before the launch of EE in Jan 2015 because my paddyman during my school days who migrated few years after our graduation with the help of his senior brother always refuse to help me with information on immigration each time I call or write him to inquire 1 or 2 things.

Then things were not as tight as they were now.each time I call him or write him he will ignore my call or mail and I was like gush!! why wasting my time calling or writing him.I began making enquiries until I settled with an accredited immigration consultant,signed a 5 year contract which is still binding till date.I stopped calling or writing him until after a while he called me and started pleading that i should forgive him bla bla bla.I know he knew what he was doing because i see it as just being selfish.He wouldn't want another person to succeed like him afterall I didn't contribute to his success.I have never asked to give me anything only to help me with some enquires/questions when I ask.

My consultant has being very helpful with sincere and geninue advice.I knew about this thread,how to post/reply quotes few months back,January precisely.am using it to gather more advice and tips to complement the advice my consultant offers me.I read in past posts were some people wrote that it is a waste of money to engage the services of immigration agents.is worth it if you can afford it.it is not totally wrong.They must be licenced tho or else you are on your own.They understand the system very well and how it works.Immigration laws changes every now and then because they are experts they quickly adjust to it and update you immediately.They file appeal on your behalf and pursue it to legal conclusion if anything goes wrong but you must be armed with authentic papers.Help you in your job search,take it upon themselves to make sure you get maximum exposure to employers via the strict job bank and match you with prospective employers.

However,only a fraction of few have been able to surmount the hurdle on solo effort.I stand to be corrected tho but is a fact.

I am surprise that my friend engaged the service of a known immigration lawyer to process his wife's papers last year.She joined him thereafter last sept.with the lawyer's connection and contacts she is doing a nursing course right now after her HND qualification in Mass Comm at IMT Enugu.my paddy understood the herculean task to do it that is why he opted for a lawyer paid him and he got the job done.


I want to stress further on the line I highlighted.Of the truth I tell you my consultant told me that high targets are set for people applying as singles that's just the truth.whether a woman or a man.If you must beat the CRS score as a single dude then you must be < 30,have Masters or Phd,Excellent IELTS score and other factors to favour you.

IELTS has being the bane of many even at that couples with some good IELTS score,WES ECA Report and their kids are not given stringent conditions like someone who is single.that is why your CRS shoots up the moment you provide details of your familyl status in the EE profile.

Thanks and May God see everyone through in Jesus name.

[quote author=superchi post=44392386]No dear, we believe in the Law of Sowing and Reaping. It's just as natural as life itself. I've been to Canada twice since 2015. All the information I needed to apply for the visa I got it here. No one gave me any invitation letter. All I did was book an hotel and provide a detailed letter of explanation. Me, my wife and daughter were given visa. We all have our reasons to be here to help by sharing our experiences. And I strongly invite you to be an active contributor! Now lets talk a little bit of statistics and our attitude as Nigerians. The Express Entry started in 2015 and Canada has released the report on the program. India and China are top on the list of countries with the highest candidates invited in the program. The reason is simply COLLABORATION!. Go online check all the blogs and forums for Canada immigration you'll see a heavy presence of Indians! They ace IELTS like no man business. They provide very detailed answer to the dumbest question to there fellow country man. For the Chinese, the rich build business in Canada and give employment offer to people back in China. So they get 600 points for having job offers from Canada. Both of the them have a strong community in Canada and they encourage there single boys and ladies to marry from their home country. Using different legal routes to bring their own. What do we do as Nigerians? You have information and keep to yourselves. You want to be the riches guy or only Canadian from your village. Nigeria gathered about 1% of the total invitations in 2015, top in Africa. I believe we can do more.

Zandora et al have been wonderful and we'll continue to support you and every Nigerian, sharp or no sharp.

You are on point bro,this attitude by our fellow countryman/woman in Canada was what forced me to pay an immigration consultant a whooping sum way back in 2013 for the April or May 4th,2014 FSWP before the launch of EE in Jan 2015 because my paddyman during my school days who migrated few years after our graduation with the help of his senior brother always refuse to help me with information on immigration each time I call or write him to inquire 1 or 2 things.

Then things were not as tight as they were now.each time I call him or write him he will ignore my call or mail and I was like gush!! why wasting my time calling or writing him.I began making enquiries until I settled with an accredited immigration consultant,signed a 5 year contract which is still binding till date.I stopped calling or writing him until after a while he called me and started pleading that i should forgive him bla bla bla.I know he knew what he was doing because i see it as just being selfish.He wouldn't want another person to succeed like him afterall I didn't contribute to his success.I have never asked to give me anything only to help me with some enquires/questions when I ask.

My consultant has being very helpful with sincere and geninue advice.I knew about this thread,how to post/reply quotes few months back,January precisely.am using it to gather more advice and tips to complement the advice my consultant offers me.I read in past posts were some people wrote that it is a waste of money to engage the services of immigration agents.is worth it if you can afford it.it is not totally wrong.They must be licenced tho or else you are on your own.They understand the system very well and how it works.Immigration laws changes every now and then because they are experts they quickly adjust to it and update you immediately.They file appeal on your behalf and pursue it to legal conclusion if anything goes wrong but you must be armed with authentic papers.Help you in your job search,take it upon themselves to make sure you get maximum exposure to employers via the strict job bank and match you with prospective employers.

However,only a fraction of few have been able to surmount the hurdle on solo effort.I stand to be corrected tho but is a fact.

I am surprise that my friend engaged the service of a known immigration lawyer to process his wife's papers last year.She joined him thereafter last sept.with the lawyer's connection and contacts she is doing a nursing course right now after her HND qualification in Mass Comm at IMT Enugu.my paddy understood the herculean task to do it that is why he opted for a lawyer paid him and he got the job done.


I want to stress further on the line I highlighted.Of the truth I tell you my consultant told me that high targets are set for people applying as singles that's just the truth.whether a woman or a man.If you must beat the CRS score as a single dude then you must be < 30,have Masters or Phd,Excellent IELTS score and other factors to favour you.

IELTS has being the bane of many even at that couples with some good IELTS score,WES ECA Report and their kids are not given stringent conditions like someone who is single.that is why your CRS shoots up the moment you provide details of your familyl status in the EE profile.

Thanks and May God see everyone through in Jesus name.

kazzamaks28:
U are only unlucky and probably impatient. One u are positive about this nation and police force,u will enjoy it.

Sorry I lashed out too quick.I was indeed impatient you are correct.I have been able to access the portal now.I feel very remorseful about that.Thank you for correcting me

Kelklein:
the fair is usually held state by state at different times

stay tuned to this thread regularly for info on when your State will hold theirs

Also like and follow their Facebook page
'Graduate Internship Scheme'

is alright I will be on alert.Thanks

kayla12:
Pls like how much should one have as a budget for this journey.
Thank yoû

I have not seen any lump sum as to what you will have as POF.Firstly,I know you will pay $138 for pre-evaluation of your credential,$530 for the EOI online app to get into the pool then you pay for a full evaluation after you have been invited to apply at the cost of $780.00 so your POF will probably be stated in the ITA letter.Hope that helps