molly14:
Good day house please how does 1 know when provinces open up for application to be noninated

By checking their various websites regularly. It's also helps if you joined a couple of Canadian express entry visa forums, especially their provincial nomination threads.

In both cases, you would have to explore google.

Etfash:
@Irondome, if you don't mind, could you please share your Canada experience, so far, with us?

Would gladly do bros, but the nah the long epistle wey I go write dey discourage me.

LaserFocus:



I have tried to look at the Australian PR. It isn't an easier
Process. Also one has to come up with a POF of A$35k. That's a lot higher than Canadian requirement of less than C$13k.

Am not aware Australian PR visa 189 class requires any POF as far I can remember, the visa fee processing fee is only 3 times higher than the Canadian fee. Australian process is easier as long as your occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List, and pretty much faster.

NothingLikeLove:


He is not completely financially dependent on me. He has a job tho the job is not stable, hence, I assist at such times. All the same, I have noted your point. Thanks.

This confirms that you are absolutely being honest. Whatever, you do, make sure it's your decision and not what every one around is pushing you to do, after all, no one knows your partner as much as you do.


However, whenever you are being physically abused, I would strongly suggest you leave that home immediately. You have to be alive first, before you can be in a marriage.

LaserFocus:


FSWP score of 64 because of a few factors.
Age 43
Not married
No job offer
no relative in Canada
no provincial nomination. Most provinces require You to be in the EE pool before you apply for pnp

Just looking out for other options available to me.
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What's your occupation and how many years of experience have you got? You may try Australian PR. Australia is very beautiful country I would personally recommend, if not better than Canada in some criteria like Salary scale, lower tax rate, weather and welfare system.

NothingLikeLove:
Hello fam, I need advice please. I met this man two yrs ago and we got married last year January. During our courtship, he portrayed himself in a good light. A week after our marriage, his true colors started coming out. It's been one problem or the other. He nags a lot, he doesn't forgive even when I plead for forgiveness if I offend him. It was a month after our marriage, he started revealing shocking things about himself, how he was told by a doc that he can never father a child, tho it could be cured, and many others. I got tired of the marriage because of his ill attitude towards me plus these shocking revelation, but because my faith kicks against divorce except on the ground of adultery, I try all I can to save my marriage. He's very jealous to the extent that he suspects every call I receive. He feels I'm cheating on him because according to him, his previous experience made him not to trust any female.

If your story is 100% true, you have to be careful with the next step you take. It's all about self preservation now, as your life may be in danger. Breaking up with an emotionally imbalanced person like that usually breed a level of violence, especially when he is financially dependent on you and is unable to father a child.

Physically removing yourself from that environment may be key, either separation or divorce (which ever rocks your boat). It's better you enjoy your life in peace and good health, single, than live in hell under the guise of one yeye marriage.

Finally, what ever you decide on doing, let it be your own decision, but personally, I would care about my life now than my marriage.

c4eva:
Thanks for ur response, his scores are 8,7,6.5,6.5. His friend used his pension and some cash as pof and he is now in Canada with his family, my worry is at what point would it be necessary to upload his statement of account since he wants to start his application nxt month?

It's okay you have 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

c4eva:
Please anyone with suggestion on this? THANKS

He may need to re-appear for IELTS as getting great score is key. His pension funds is not totally unencumbered, as such, may not be appropriate as POF. Same with his post resignation benefits. He would have to start thinking of alternatives ahead of time.

Omonjoe:
I need keen evaluation from gurus in this house.... I am plan starting my PR process at the end or beigining next year when I am done with my PGD program here in Canada. I have tried a couple of time to check my CRS ranking I do get less than 400 points. I don't know if I am doing the right thing or what should I do to improve my points.
Here is my profile

Marital status: Single

Level of education: Masters in Elect Engr from Nigeria(waiting evaluation though)

Work Experience: 4yrs as an Elect Engr(have reference letter from my employer already)

Age: 30 but will be 31, 32 when I apply

English proficiency: yet to write(but I used 6.5 and 7 in my ranking)

It's your IELTS score. A score of 8777 (Lswr) would get you additional 50 points for transferable skill.

By the way, why do you want to wait till you are 32. Get your Masters evaluated and aim for a good IELTS score, and possible look for a provincial nomination since you are already in Canada. Electrical Engineering should be in demand for most provinces.

The older you grow , the more difficult it gets with Canadian PR visa

LaserFocus:


Can the gurus help out here.
What about some of us whose profile showed up as ineligible on the EE website and couldn't enter the pool, can we use agents or immigration lawyers ,

Your profile may be ineligible for lots of reasons, some are listed here
1. FSWP 67/100 requirements
2. The figure keyed into the funds requirement should be above the threshold specified by IRCC for your family size
3. Ielts score should above the minimum requirement

and other reasons

Ajujuju2:


Please help a sister. Please. I also want to apply for SINP. What address was used for your job reference letters? My former employer refuses to address" to whom it may concern"

The address doesn't matter much for IRCC and SINP, as long as it contains relevant information, so you can use any address of IRCC offices you know. Google to get an actual address

cococandy:
tell me about it.

I initially misconstrued your post for something else. Honestly, the dude is so lucky, unfortunately, an average Nigerian doesn't know the law, let alone respect the system.

CioAngels:
I don't use maggi to cook so i don't know the price of maggi, but certainly a packet of maggi cannot be more than 500 to 700#. Not 10k.

You obviously missed the part that says he also stole a DVD worth 10k; plus he broke into a store. The dude is so lucky, but providence ensured he served his term. Next time, you would think twice before committing any crime.

You guys are so preposterous!!! Justifying crime under any guise!!!

JOYOSITA:
That's so unfair naw.

How is it unfair? He broke into a store and stole properties worth 11,000. All he got was a fine of 15,000 or 3 months jail term option. The dude is so lucky

beyunce:
Guys, As promised (my info session).
I must say the turn out for the information session was overwhelming.
After my 1pm session, the line for the ITA pre-assessment interview was something else. I stood for 3 hours before it got to my turn.

Thankfully I got an invitation to apply. Almost everyone with their complete documents there actually got an ITA.

Although I don't understand how the nomination will work. Because they have 425 quota for express entry and they have issued out over a 1000 ITA in Abu Dhabi and Dubai already if not 2,000.

Can't wait to get back home and send my application.
Godspeed to us all.

Send am sharp sharp, they ain't going over their quota oo, so most likely it would be on first come first serve basis. I trust those Indians to Currier their application the same day.

You try sha, flew all the way to Dubai for Province nomination; impressive!!!!

bubsykay:


Oh ok! Sounds reasonable, I'm considering Alberta thou! Please how important is the photographer's name and address written on the passport photo? I used a passport self service machine and wondering if that would do. Thank you

It wouldn't hurt to follow photo specifications in the PPR to avoid unnecessary complications. A number of those who didn't strictly follow the photo specifications had some delay with their PR cards. They got a new photo request from IRCC, as the copies they submitted were deemed unsuitable.

Congrats on your PPR

lyzbethokere:
Good evening to everyone,

I am an FSW2014 applicant and I am waiting for my PPR. I recently saw that my LinkedIn profile has been visited in private mode a couple of times. I suspect it is CIC(now IRCC).

I submitted letters of reference from my current employer and my two previous employers. I have not changed jobs since. And my case analysis from my GCMS notes indicates that my current job was the only one considered as corresponding to the NOC I chose. So for the number of years of experience, I only received marks from my current employment. My previous jobs (experience) were not considered at all.

On my LinkedIn profile, though, I have listed my current job and the one before my current job. I have not included the first job on my profile. The reason simply is because I want to project my career post graduation and professional qualifications. I had the other job whilst still schooling.

Should that be a problem?

Cheers,

Lyz

Anyone can actually view your profile in private mode; quite common with recruiters. Have been you applying for opportunities in Canada? You shouldn't worry much about your current experience as long as your migration points score doesn't fall before 67, when your other 2 jobs are discarded.

You should be okay as long as the job description on your ref letter closely match your NOC, and the ref letter was written in the right format. And if they are doubt, they would contact you to provide other supporting documents (pay slips, etc).

yinyinola:
Thanks for your contributions and advise @ dupyshoo & irondome. The problem is I submitted my application since 12th April and my school nasu has been on strike from then till date....not sure of when they will call it off...everything has been stand still even workers salaries have not been paid i heard....I will assess the masters with the relevant body & keep praying the strike is called off before I get ITA.

One other clarification I will like to have is that does one get extra 23 marks if one is coming in under the federal skilled workers programme, which I am through express entry. I got the information below on cic website: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/eca-conversion.asp

Points
Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (with spouse) 126
Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (without spouse) 135
Federal Skilled Worker Program factor points (if this applies) 23

Looking forward to your response. God bless

No you don't. The 23 point being referred to is the 67/100 point system of the old FSWP. To be eligible for express entry, applicants are expected to have met this requirement (score at least 67/100).

Your score is what the CRS tools says

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/crs-tool.asp

If you received an ITA with your MSc and you claimed points for your experience as a doctor (against a general practitioner NOC), your application would most certainly be rejected. It's strongly recommended you decline the ITA in this case

Do you have a non-doctor experience in any other skilled based occupation? if yes, you may be able to use that as your preferred NOC. In this case, using your Masters degree would suffice.

yinyinola:
Hello house. Thanks for the priceless information and guidiance on this group. I will like to make a quick clarification. Will it be necessary for a medical doctor with a masters degree to assess his masters degree as well as the mbbs (medical degree)? MCC (the body responsible for assessing medical degrees) has confirmed that they do not assess masters or other academic degrees as they a professional body. Will a doctor have to have the masters degree assessed by say WES or IQAS or just stick with the MCC assessment since it appears both assessment will fetch thesame points....Also if the school in Nigeria is taking forever to respond is it OK to go ahead with the assessment of the masters degree which is from a school abroad as this may be faster but I forsee this may not show that the applicant is a doctor (NOC code) as the course is applicable to other disciplines in related fields. Your response would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

You can't use your masters ECA is place of MCC assessment. Try and work with your school to get the necessary documents across.

dupyshoo:
You might be able to get away with assessing your MSc. alone as your academic qualification does not have to be the same as your NOC code. However, I am not sure this will apply to Medical Doctors as you can't take up the profession without the required academic qualification.

If you decide to assess your MSc. alone, I will advise you attach your mbbs and a LOE. Make sure you explain that you did not claim point for the MBBS as the ECA is still in process. However, you are practising in your home country as a Medical Doctor based on your yet to be assessed certificate.

I will however advise that you should still try to evaluate your mbbs as you will likely need it to practice in Canada.

Not for all occupations. Some occupations have specific qualifying/minimum requirements; am pretty sure medical profession is on that list. In her own situation, if she has a minimum of 1 year (or preferrably 1-3 years) experience in another non-regulated occupation, then she could use that experience along side with her MSc without using her MBBS at all. However, if all the skilled experience she has got was as a doctor; then she would have to get her MBBS assessed.

segbas:
Hello,
This is for a colleague,

Is it possible to gain RP in Canada based on properties owned in Canada, like Real Estate.

Please advise.

There is an investor's stream.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/business/iivc/index.asp

BascoVanVeli:


I am relaxed and i still feel mistakes can happen, u don't always win by being the best. I for one am with these guys till the end. I will give them what i have always given any man or woman that i have ever witnessed play for Nigeria and that is support, u don't get to pick when to be a fan it is through good and bad. I don't hope they lose infact i hope they prove me wrong like they did in Senegal, i don't see why not it's not like anyone else besides Neymar is going to be there.

That's the spirit

MrTour:
Nigeria as a country is useless and Biafra is not the solution. Most Nigerians are smart at the wrong places, an aspiring president of a country ought to have a portfolio before being elected. Buhari has no portfolio neither has he achieved anything. There are loop holes everywhere in the Nigerian political system.

Kemi Adeosun mentioned some of these but they overpowered her, they just put her there as a representative.

Wat a shameful country, a useless country, a country where the President doesn't have WAEC certificate and you expect the economy not to cripple. A country ruled by thugs and thieves.

A country where 98% will say Yes to brown envelopes
Nigeria politicians should be very ashamed, they have nothing to offer, they don't even know what to offer.
I read a post by Yemi Osibanjo challenging Nigerians to provide a solution for smart energy, is he hallucinating or what?

Personally i think Nigeria needs to be run like a company represented by unbiased Non executive directors who make decisions on all geopolitical zones. One person managing Nigeria is just a joke.

Exactly

Why am I not surprised? When you wasted 5 months to form your cabinet, having had a months between your election victory and swearing in. Invariably, budget planning and passage got delayed unnecessarily.

The annoying thing is that-- there might likely be a repeat of the same budget delay next year and the years after; no sense of planning and urgency.

So much was said about zero-based budgeting last year, unfortunately, what we got was a padded budget.

If PMB is serious about zero-based budgeting, you would start planning for next year now.

ireneony:
what little children build everday in korea, japan, America e.t.c
Old papa like him is claiming to build small robots

Oga we need new inventions and ideas not copy cat

Invention? Do you have the enabling environment for invention in your country? There is a concept called 2nd mover's competitive advantage in business strategy. Because invention and innovation involve lots of time and money in research, it's now becoming more attractive to borrow ideas from those around you, adapt or tweak to suit your business strategy and run with it.

Similarly, I see nothing wrong in doing copy cat, as long as we are not far behind the western world while the government in charge creates the enabling environment for outright innovation. Ideally, I expect the ministry of science and technology collaborate with this dude and see how his works can benefit the general society. The same thing applies to the dude working on building a power generator that runs on waste and water. Unfortunately, all what that ministry does is to --attend foreign conferences here and there without fruition, get paid salaries, and nothing.

dresco:
Good Day Guys,

I am new on this forum.

I am a chemical engineer and I presently have my IELTS results. I intend to apply for skilled independent (Subclass 189). I am about to start the process of the Competency Demonstration Report. Please can anyone assist me with a format used for the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Career Episode. Truth is I don't have any work experience as a chemical engineer.

Regards,
Remi

Visit Engineer Australia site for a comprehensive guide; and also google "Career Episode for Chemical Engineer" for a format.

It's going to be very difficult to write 3 different career episodes without work experience. How about your NYSC or 6-9months Internship? You may duel split your final projects into 2 (practical and the report writing) and try conjure a detailed career episode from each of them.

40manlappy:


I evaluated my Bsc through ICAS but I am thinking of evaluating my MBA through IQAS once I collect my certificate/transcript. Do I have to include my "already-verified" Bsc in the application package to IQAS? What is the implication of having 2 credential assessments? Or do you recommend that I do that through ICAS? They are just too slow!

Would it make any difference if I include my National Diploam (ND) qualification? Thank you.

I am not conversant with ICAS or IQAS, as I used WES for my ECA. However, I would like to believe they follow the same framework. With WES, you would not be required to include the "already verified degree". I reckon there would be a field/menu to key-in the "reference number" of your previous ECA. They would most likely update/upgrade your ECA report to include your MBA.

One thing though, I was told by WES that I would not be able to use the old ECA while they process the new one (if I had opted to update my ECA to include both of my degrees). Not sure if that would apply to your situation, in this case, you may not be able use the old ECA as soon as you submit a request/application for an ECA upgrade.

Lastly, you don't need your ND in any case. Your MBA fetches you your highest point possible.

temitope06:


Bro, pls clarify. I'm in the situation where my UK MSc has been received n verified since 1759 but my naija BSc is taking forever, will they just ignore the BSc and provide a report based on the MSc alone? Since CRS points will be given based on my MSc anyways..Reply would be appreciated. Ta

In my own case they did. Not sure if that's still their baseline practice at the moment. If you are comfortable evaluating only your Msc, I opine you can contact them to ignore your Bsc.

When I called them on why my Bsc was omitted, they said; 1. My points would not be impacted in any way; 2. Omitting my Bsc enabled them to process my application in 5 days. However, if I wanted my Bsc included, they would withdraw/invalidate the initial report and re-evaluate both degrees, which could take fore-ever (depending on how fast my Naija uni revert on their correspondence)

Arcayo:

No crime in doing the two cos the medical for the TRV can still be use for the PR, since you have paid for the TRV application why not complete it. My tot

Reasonably option, and completely acceptable by IRCC as detailed in the link below

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/visa/dual.asp

Except if he is concerned about the cost of medicals.

trishachi:
Pls is it compulsory to use the WES transcript request form when applying to my University for transcript? thanks in advance.

Why would you want to omit it? I reckon it's critical in case they want to conduct independent verification.

tundechange:
Hi guys, how is ur day going?

Pls, I sent my credentials (ND & B.Sc) to WES for evaluation. WES sent out verification letters to both institutions. D University got d their by regular mail, responded & receipt of response letter acknowledged by WES. However, d poly is yet to receive their letter by either regarded mail or email but they had been sent by WES. Just checked my account now and my status reads "documents recieved, review in progress". My questions are:

Will WES go ahead with d evaluation without verification of my ND credentials? If yes, will they institutions be included in their summary?

Secondly, if they do only capture my degree, can I request that they send another verification letter to poly for them to verify to enable WES include my ND in d their summary report?

Lastly, how soon will my evaluation report be ready after receipt of the school's confirmation by WES?

Thank you.

It could mean WES has all what they need evaluate your application. In own case, they ignore the delay by my Naija university and went ahead to evaluate my foreign master's degree. When I called on the phone, they confirmed they did that because CRS points are awarded according to the highest degree obtained.

However, the dynamics changes with " 2 or more degrees" category, however, one can assume that WES either has what it needs to evaluate your degrees as equivalent to "2 or more degrees) or they have decided your equivalence would be "Bachelor". In the case of the latter, your OND becomes insignificant to your overall equivalence, as my bachelor was.

keji00:
Please I need a clarity on proof of funds.For how many months must the money be in my account (i) before given ITA (ii) & also after I have applied with the ITA, how many months should it be left in the account. Because I will be collecting loan to put in my personal account.

Average of 6 months prior to your final visa application (post ITA). Ideally, the money should be in your account till you complete your landing procedure because you would also be expected to show the POF at the port of entry.