Good day Seniors!
Please I would love to have information on the Cost of living and after-school care for kids (over 6years) in FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK (assuming both parents are working).
I have come across comments that many with Canadian work experience will be back in the job search pool (post Covid19), narrowing the chances of newly landed immigrants in the already populated big cities (the usual suspects - Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, etc). Hence, I am believing that a relatively smaller town - like Fredericton - might be a safe choice for faster integration.
Please what would be your advice on landing in Fredericton? How is life generally in Fredericton?
I will appreciate any information from landed seniors regarding the above, and would love to connect with anyone in Fredericton.
There is very little detailed information online (from individuals' perspectives), when compared to most of the usual landing destinations.
Please we are a family of 4, so I am trying to make the best decision for my family. If I were going alone, I would have braved it anywhere.
Thanks in advance.

"Letter of indebtedness" is issued by your bank stating that you owe them money and the amount you owe.

I presume you did not take a loan for your POF (Proof of Funds) for Express Entry, as this is not allowed - so what you rather need is a "Letter of non-indebtedness" from your bank stating that you do not owe them any money.
Many have submitted without this and gotten PPR but it is nice if you decide to include yours, to sleep well during your application processing.

Guccigucci:
Good morning house
Please can someone explain what 'letter of indebtedness' means. Is it my bank that gives it to me or i would write it myself.
Please help me out its urgent .

link2ok:


There are lots of people here taking the route of learning a new language, do not discourage anyone. Paying 5k per hour and downloading all the French app on playstore wouldn't automatically make you start speaking French, you have to work hard. It's like paying for Chris Pell and I don't take action and I expect to pass my IELTS just because I paid.

To those learning French to boost their CRS score, keep the fire burning, it is achievable.

Bros, I hail oh! No be quarrel na.

My post was not intended to discourage anyone, and I apologized in advance to the OP and anyone that would be offended.

It is just best to be realistic when advising people, and it is left for us adults to pick and choose what to believe - after all, this is a public forum and we are simply sharing our opinions and experiences.

People may tell others to look at PNP, which may be an option for some; but in reality, not many people are in occupations in demand or can even dream of getting a job offer from Naija. So, not a realistic option for many.

Also, you cannot be telling thousands of people to keep on running and very soon they will be faster than Usain Bolt, without cautioning those with hypertension and pot bellies to take it easy and find another way; that is deceit. Some motivational speakers have wrecked many lives this way. Please always caution people on their chances of success in any venture (how many people go through in %) and the associated risks (time and money wasted).

I maxed out my IELTS (Academic and General Training) and I managed to scale through medical school, so I am not a dull student. Learning a new language (in this case - French) for fun might be nice - to be able to say basic stuff and sound sophisticated. But the target for Canadian immigration (which is the ultimate aim of everyone on this thread) is far from 'Bonjour' alone as one requires a level of proficiency in French (comparable to that required to score 8,7,7,7 in IELTS) in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing to attain B2 in TEF, as you get NO points for getting even a B1 in any aspect (I stand to be corrected).

I took a break from work and tried as much as I could for 3months, yet learning French to attain B2 level was like someone telling me that with my pot belly I should keep hope alive to break Usain Bolt's 100metres world record in Japan 2020 - impossible without a miracle (thank God I later came to my senses). I just do not have a flare for languages as I cannot even speak my local dialect - and I know I am not alone. "O man know thyself".

For some, learning a new language comes naturally, but they will develop headache on the sight of a thick anatomy textbook or a Math problem. For others, the reverse is the case. We are not all the same. So, please if while motivating people to take action, you add the caveat of "please know yourself and decide what works best for you", I believe that is not aimed at discouraging anyone.

Without a flare for languages, my brother, French is hard and might not be a realistic pathway for many. This is however, just my opinion.

Again, please don't stone me with curses. Apologies in advance.

Crummy:
you gave him a very good advice..... But he can also marry someone new, young with masters..... Lol

I thought of that also, but there must be a reason the marriage has not been dissolved yet (there might be some hope of reconciliation maybe or there are kids involved. It would be bad to advise divorce for PR purpose).

When I said "liaise with SOMEONE who can...", I believed that if there was no hope or plan of salvaging the marriage, he will move on quickly (and wisely - considering age, masters, IELTS, POF, (add love too) ) if this relocation plan was utmost on his mind.

Divorces in Nigeria also drag on for a long time because of the courts, so a quick decision will be best...

Please, again apologies for any misconstrued part of my comments.

Gopulence:
Hello House, thank you for the awesome job done on this platform. I need your expert advice on Express Entry. My IELTS results was received earlier today 9,7,7,8 (LRWS) and my calculated CRS score is 441. Even if I max-out on IELTS , it will still be 447. Currently, EE has a cut-off of > 471. What do you advice me to do?
Applicant info _ Male, Age: 38, Marital status: separated, Education: Doctorate; Work experience: 3 years or more

Thank you.

Hello!

I was in your position (I was 37 years last year) and got the same advice you have gotten regarding learning French and writing TEF and looking at PNP.

Those are realistic options for only very few people who have a flare for Languages, are in occupations in demand or have relatives in certain provinces in Canada.

Please evaluate your circumstances and make the best decision for you fast. In my case, I initially started online French classes paying as much as (N5,000 per hour), bought text books and downloaded apps such as Duolingo. It was after about 3months I concluded TEF was not for me and all those funds had gone down the drain.

My wife is 6years younger than myself, so we later changed strategy and patiently got all she required to become the Principal Applicant and now we have gotten our COPR.

I ordinarily would have stopped here but permit me to go a little further, and please disregard and forgive me if it offends you (it is just an innocent word of advise). I see your Marital status says "Separated". It doesn't say "Divorced". If you have kids, I believe you embarked on this journey probably to secure a better future for them. So, if your wife is younger and has a Master's degree, and it is possible to work out a means of reaching a truce with your her (for the sake of the kids and for the sole purpose of immigration) to be the PA, kindly consider it.

CRS score cut offs aren't coming down anytime soon. Best to act fast.

Bottom line is because of age, with the exception of getting a job offer, getting a provincial nomination or getting a B2 level in TEF (all of which are a tall order for many) you are realistically unlikely (although I can't rule out a miracle) to make it through as the Principal applicant. Liaise with someone who can...

Please, don't be offended by my advice. I just wouldn't want you wasting money and time like I did. My profile as the PA, expired 3months ago after 12months, with no Notification of interest. All my Expression of interest profiles to Prince Edward island and Manitoba did not yield any nomination either. After spending money trying to learn French, I doubt I can even get an A1 or A2 level in TEF, yet you get NO points unless you get a minimum of B2 level in TEF.

Thanks a lot for your response!

I really appreciate.

A14:


I don’t know much about Manitoba.
Cost of living in Edmonton is lower than Calgary. I also think you’re likely to get a job in Edmonton faster than in Calgary. This is based on family and friends that have landed in both cities.

Thanks for your response!

safex:
You may need to consider level of coldness too

Thanks for responding @bankylan.

Please, any reasons (Advantages and disadvantages) for(of) each of these 3 choices?

That would go a long way in arriving at a final decision.

Thanks again in advance.

bankylan:



I will advise you go to Regina in Sask, Winnipeg in Manitoba or Edmonton in Alberta.

Good day!
Please for a family of 4 with no family or "close" friends in Canada, whose initial main focus is "settling down" (basically to start working in entry level positions and not deplete POF, then later face regulated professions licensing), kindly assist to offer advise on the best landing city.
Presently considering Manitoba, Edmonton and Calgary, based on my online research on the cost of living.
Please kindly advise and help us make a final informed decision.
Thanks.

Please Elders help me with a response to my question.
I just need confirmation that if I can prove the money stayed intact but subsequently was invested in Mutual funds of Fixed deposit in my name, from AOR till any additional request fro Update was made, I will be fine...
Not asking about spending POF after AOR.
Please advise.
Thanks.

inafix2019:
Good morning All!

Please, if I submit my Bank Statement of Account and Gift Deed as POF, is it allowed to later (after submitting and receiving AOR) move the funds to Mutual funds so it doesn't stay in a Savings Account for 6months?

If asked for updated POF, will this be taken as misrepresentation even though the funds are intact in the Mutual funds account when/if requested?

I am considering limiting the movement of the POF funds to limit the number of documents I need to upload. Also, considering the recent experiences with Montreal VO doubting the liquidity of Mutual Funds.

Thanks!

Good morning All!

Please, if I submit my Bank Statement of Account and Gift Deed as POF, is it allowed to later (after submitting and receiving AOR) move the funds to Mutual funds so it doesn't stay in a Savings Account for 6months?

If asked for updated POF, will this be taken as misrepresentation even though the funds are intact in the Mutual funds account when/if requested?

I am considering limiting the movement of the POF funds to limit the number of documents I need to upload. Also, considering the recent experiences with Montreal VO doubting the liquidity of Mutual Funds.

Thanks!

Many thanks @ ladymarshall!

ladymarshall:
Junior high school in Canada is education between primary and secondary school. It's also called middle school and only done in some provinces. We don't have that in Nigeria. As a secondary school teacher, your NOC is 4031

Unfortunately, your call agent JD fits only NOC 6552. No matter how you reword it, it's frontline customer service. Also it's not advisable to reword JDs to fit a different NOC than the original. VOs would figure it out, they're smart. If you have worked 1-3 years as a teacher, use only that experience for your EE profile, then put the call agent experience in your personal history after you've gotten ITA. All the best.

Good morning wonderful e-family!
Congrats to all the PPR clinchers.
I have been a silent reader and have learned so much from contributions on this thread.
Please, I would appreciate some clarifications.
I worked as an English Language teacher in a Community Junior Secondary School. Please, what is the appropriate NOC for this work experience? I previously thought it would be 4031 (Secondary School Teacher) but observed the title "Junior High School Teacher" under NOC 4032.
Please help me choose the most appropriate NOC. Thanks!

Secondly, I worked in a call center and my Employment letter states "Call Center Agent - inbound" which is under NOC C - 6552 (and not eligible for Express entry). But, I understand that it is the job duties that matter. Please, can the gurus in the house help me fit in or reword my Job duties into any related Category B NOC? They are as follows:
• Answer incoming calls
• Manage and resolve customer complaints
• Sell products and place customer orders in the computer system
• Provide product and service information to customers
• Route callers to appropriate resources
• Document all call information according to standard operating procedures
• Follow up customer calls where necessary
• Upsell products and services
• Complete call logs and reports
• Guiding new call center agents on the company’s protocols and proper use of applicable software

Thanks for your kind assistance!