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TimmytimeHO:
I am more inlove with you now babe

1. Had that discussion in Thread 5. You pick no, you don't have a sibling in Canada and then add a LOE that yes, you have a sibling in Canada, ABC, but you are not claiming points from him/her. You can search the previous thread for it. Someone even got a reply from CIC on twitter and posted the snapshot.

2.Yes, then letter will cover camp to make it 12 months.

Blooit004:
Two quick questions please guys,

1. How do I apply if I don't want to claim points for a sibling in Canada without lying? Will I get the option to say I don't want to claim points during application or I must lie and say I don't have a sibling?

2. How do l claim one year NYSC work experience since one month was spent in camp, can I ask PPA to give me letter that covers camp? is it acceptable?

Will appreciate responses please, didn't find explanation on page 1.

I don't think so.

Application should be for the actual application of PR. That's when they will have your documents.

Revres:
Guys please i have a question.
If I withdraw my profile for any reason, do I have to select yes when creating a new one that I had applied for EE before?

In case anyone is concerned, this is just a friendly discussion so we can all understand better.

Sis, good discussion.

"She is working in Canada does not mean she automatically qualifies for CEC neither does it mean she is applying through CEC.": Nobody applies through CEC, FSW or FST again. That's pre-Express Entry. Express Entry system determines for you the program you qualify for based on your answers and the ranking is this CEC>FSW>FST.

"You don't know if she is working in a NOC A, B, or C occupation in Canada...": I actually assumed that. You cant do EE with NOC C. I assumed the case OP is interested in EE because the PA is working in NOC 0, A or B. The OP has to clarify that.

"...neither do you know if she has spent up to a year in that job in Canada": The OP stated that earlier in the discussion trail.

"Canadian education alone does not qualify you for CEC. What qualifies you for CEC is one year of work experience in a qualifying NOC category in Canada. You do not need Canadian education for CEC.": You are right.

[s]The best thing is for the OP to use the eligibility tool (see here). It will tell him which program the PA qualifies for. Also he should not choose "have a valid job offer"
[/s] Just read he has already done that.

cc: @mikel88

CoCoLav:
She is working in Canada does not mean she automatically qualifies for CEC neither does it mean she is applying through CEC. You don't know if she is working in a NOC A, B, or C occupation in Canada, neither do you know if she has spent up to a year in that job in Canada. The OP stated that she is the PA, she could be the PA because of her Canadian education while relying on her Nigerian experience.

Canadian education alone does not qualify you for CEC. What qualifies you for CEC is one year of work experience in a qualifying NOC category in Canada. You do not need Canadian education for CEC.

@Ethelia, thanks for sharing and thank God for safe delivery. How's our Canadian baby doing? May God bless you and yours.

A valid job offer under FSW means a job offer obtained with a LMIA.

The rank of priority for the 3 Express Entry programs is: CEC, FSW and FST.

The case OP has already stated that the PA is authorized to work in Canada and with her Canadian education she qualifies for CEC.

Under CEC, she only needs to have obtained the work experience legally.

Proof of funds is only for FSW and FST.

https://www.canada.ca/en//services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/canadian-experience-class.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/proof-funds.html

cc: @mikel88

CoCoLav:
This is incorrect please.

A valid job offer under Express Entry means a job offer obtained with an LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment). Did your wife's company get an LMIA when employing her? If not, then her job does not satisfy the criteria of a valid job offer. To know if she does, she will have an LMIA number given to her by her employer.

The only reason she won't need to show proof of funds is if she is applying under CEC or her employer obtained an LMIA when employing her.

People working in Canada usually have issues with this question. I know people who have been rejected because they answered yes to 'do you have a job offer in Canada. Technically they do, but under CIC rules, they don't.

As @Homguy noted, you/she are good to go.

mikel88:
she is currently working and has been o the job for over a year and not a contract job it’s a full time job... where is the job offer comes in here ? Abi which one is job offer again please explain. Thank you.

Dear, I feel for you. I concur that a bird in hand is worth more, so I will go for option 1. I think 2 and 3 are too risky.

Yes, sponsorship has its own issues, but I think at this point, you should go keep the final goal of the family being united in Canada in view.

laghopeful20181:
Good morning people,

Your advice will be appreciated please....



I am the PA. We had received ITA in september 2018. At the point of submission in November, i realised that my husband's IELTS had expired. After exploring all options, we had to decline the ITA. While back in the pool, I adjusted my profile - my husband as un accompanying spouse. I received another ITA in November -449 cut off (My score without my husband as accompanying was 451). A few days after receipt of ITA, I had a birthday.. In the meantime my husband registered for the 1st of December IELTS. After plenty research, I came to the conclusion that it was possible to make a spouse accompanying after receipt of ITA...providing that the score after adding the spouse meets up to or exceeds the cut off for the draw from which you received an ITA from (In this case, cut off of 449). Unfortunately, my husbands IELTS results came out as 8.5,6.5,6.5,6.5. If I add my husband to the current ITA I have now, the score falls below the cut off of 449. My choices as I see it now are as follows:

1. ahead with the ITA I currently have in which my husband is an un accompanying spouse (please not my IELTS expires on the 7th of January)
2. Decline the ITA I currently have. In this case, I go back into the pool. With my current age and husbands results our score will be 443....then hope and hope that the next ITA will have a cut off of 440 or 442.
3. If the next ITA is above 445, it means I will need to write IELTS again in January. IF I max out on IELTS points, our total points will be about 448.

I feel like a bird in hand is worth more than 10 in the bush oooo. I feel that I should go on with the current ITA I have. If all works out we can apply for spousal sponsorship in future....I have heard that spousal sponsorship is hard... how true is this? What would you all advice?

Thanks a lot

I think you should do IELTS first and see if your CRS score is high before you conclude finally. Maxing out IELTS no be beans.

Worst come to worst, you friend/boss should be able to provide a job reference from the startup in CIC format. That is the only mandatory requirement.

lordragner:
I have been following silently from the beginning and finally got here. Congrats to everyone who has gotten their PPR and aced their IELTS your success stories has inspired me to give EE a shot.. I have signed up for Ielts in Jan and I hope that I ll also come here to testify at the and of it all. I have some issues that need clarification on and I humbly ask for the opinion of anyone with answers.
I have a B.Eng in petroleum Engineering and Msc in information Technology Engineering (Both Nigerian Degrees), I have 1 year experience with NYSC--physics teacher, 3 years experience as a Web developer (self taught) , worked with a friend in his IT startup (just 3 of us) for 2 years. we did contracts mostly and pay didn't come in regularly every month ( He is currently in the process of registering the business name with CAC). However I left to pursue my M.Sc in 2017. After my Msc, I got CCNA and I'm currently working as a Network administrator (2 months).
I want to build a career as a network engineer and possibly advance into cybersecurity or analytics.

Q--> Would you advise me to go with noc 2281--Computer network technicians. Despite not having up to one year experience or continue with
Web development noc 2175--Web designers and developers, (which is still a side gig for me). Or use NYSC which can be easily substantiated.

NB..i checked the CRS tool, Maxing out my Ielts will put me on 456 with 1 year experience and 481 with 3 years experience.
I am weary of using web developer noc because there are no legal documents (Payslip, Appointment letter, certification etc) to back it up.

She must be both authorized to work and have a valid job offer in Canada to be exempted from POF.

"You don’t need to show that you have enough money to support yourself and your family to meet the program requirements of the Canadian Experience Class (this includes provincial nominees who are part of the CEC stream).

Note that you do not need proof of funds if you are currently:

authorized to work in Canada and
have a valid job offer"

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/proof-funds.html

mikel88:
thank you for the clarification. Please concerning proof of fund, as she currently authorized to work in Canada does she still need to show funds?
Note: she is the primary applicant and I am the accompany.

Thanks @Glitteringstar2 for sharing your experiences.

Great stuffs! Love your work!

Understood.

If you are using APEGA, it might be easier to use WES once and for all so you can just pay for conversion later. But if you have the dough, shoot your shot and do both.

I don't know about Unilag, but generally once Senate approves your results, then statement of results and transcripts can be applied for, then you can start.

All the best.

Saintee2009:
Thanks for your response..
To be candid, I've read more than enough and have structured a plan I think is fair enough.
I am in a regulated NOC (Civil Engineering to be precise) and I'm still trying to avoid WES even though I'm sure they're the one responsible for APEGA. I don't want anything that would delay by the time I am ready to fire on. ICES is on the card though I know its WES I need.

Hi. You might need to read up more. Your options are many.

1. ECA is generally not a requirement for jobs.
2. Some professional bodies in some regulated NOCs require ECA, but might not be WES. You need to check with the regulatory body of your field.
3. If you read the past few pages of the thread, you will find that you don't need Ielts or ECA if you can modify your plans a little.

Saintee2009:
Good day guys...
I would like to ask a question to clarify some things...
I haven't started the process yet because the PA is going to be bae... and ASUU delaying the conclusion of the programme.

Now to my question... if she applies single, she'll definitely be in the 470+ range.. but we've decided to go the married way which will eventually bring the CRS to around 445.
I am planning on doing ECA to give extra 8 points... But I was thinking writing IELTS instead would add more points like 16+ points.
The main question is this... Will ECA be needed in Cannie land when applying for jobs? Or my certificates would be enough?

I like your style

Estac:
You mean several for the road

Sis pls, always contribute don't waka pass.

In the multitude of counselors there is safety. The more diverse the experience, the better we will be prepared. We can always disagree while having a discussion.

MissEmmy:
There isn't just an exception but so many exceptions to that statement. However I'm not one to go into a verbal feud with anyone. I just shut down and keep it moving. If people are not certain of the information they put out there, then they could at least do a little research or state it as a suggestion or personal observation instead of making it a "statement of fact".
I'm just saying...

Word!

We can always disagree without feuding.

salford1:
Caveat: Info given on this thread are not absolute.

Nobody knows it all, and we all learn everyday. People here give information based on their experience. If you have any info (contrary or in support), please do not be reluctant to share, so everyone can learn. We can give contrary opinion without getting into a feud. Blessings2017 you quoted gave a contrary opinion without getting into a feud. We all learnt lots from his reply.

If everyone kept information to themselves, or shut down and keep it moving, this thread would have been dead a longtime ago.

Merci! Much grateful for sharing your experience.

The time you landed doesn't matter. The gap enabled you to provide a much richer gist that will help those of yet to land to calibrate our expectations.

Again, thanks.

Esughusughu:
It's been a little over a year I landed. God bless those who are keeping the thread running with their advice. So, I had a lot of stuff to tidy in naija, my immigrant visa was just stored in one envelope for months!!! My flight was just few weeks to the expiration of the visa and the irony of everything was I didn't accomplish my mission back home.

Flight was OK! for the 16hours long flight, I was the only one seated in my row; so I had a my own special first class and slept well on all seats.

I came with the minc you're told your services ago.

Ehn

Bfoundation:
Pls house, I have just one question only and I will make it simple.
Can I apply for a Schengen visa(Portugal) using Certificate of Registration of Business Name(popularly called an Enterprise) as I don’t have a LTD.
Thanks for your responses.

Funny and detailed. Thanks for the gist. Hope you get re-united with hubby at home soon.

Estac:
My stale landing gist. Plz pardon any typos cos I typed this out on my phone.

I've been meaning to write about my landing but work and Lagos traffic no give me time. Let me just rush this one here quick.

That's how I lost my almost N300k becos Canada sweet me.

I arrived Lagos on Monday afternoon, instead of Sunday which was my original itinery. But thank God I arrived safely. I landed Lagos and somewhat regretted our decision to stagger our landing. After living the easy life for just one week, I no wan do Lagos again. I sat thru last night's episode of Lagos traffic for over 3 hours telling myself "you could have been in Edmonton now but just Lukatiu". Anyway, now I can't wait to go back home.

Kai, bros.

You really need to start copying the relevant case OP.

like this - cc: @floydmayweather

wasseynewest:
And our "Ontario" has just given u the juiciest advise bro. Please read back to about 30pages back. I think someone did this recently.
Grab it and save yourself whole lot of stress and expenses......smiles

1&2. IMO, the birth certificates shows 3 different names for the 3 of you. This simplest solution is to thus change the birth certificate instead of doing numerous affidavits.

3. You might need the "one and the same" affidavit so you can add to your application.

Mapleking:
Good morning Fam,

I need advise on the following.

1. I just realised my daughter's birth certificate has an extra name not on her international passport.
Is there a need to change the birth certificate or it does not matter?

2. On the same cetificate, my name and spouse name was shortened instead of using full name. For example. Segun is on the birth certificate and Olusegun is on the father's passport. Do I need to do a "one and the same" affidavit

3. My Bsc certificate did not include my middle name, although WES evaluated without an issue. Do I need the "one and the same" affidavit

Page 1.

rukayato:
Dear Seniors, please help with a sample of LOE. Thanks in anticipation

Why not?

But to back up your case to the migration officer, you might need extra proof. If it were me, I will:
a. ask for and include the benefactor's 6-months SOA to prove he can afford the money and that it is not money laundering,
b. include proof of our relationship (maybe as mentor, coach, family friend, etc),
c. buy 6-months TB and submit same to proof that the gift is really mine,
d. get prepared for ADR to resend financial statements down the line.

But that's me, you may choose to do only some of the ideas suggested.

Ifeanyinuel:
Good morning seniors. Please I need advice concerning showing proof of funds.
The director of my company promised to assist me with some money to make up my settlement funds.
Can anyone aside from family member provide you with a gift?

Love the good vibes on the thread today. Trolls, take note!

Gallivanting chief! Better offer, right?

Osaze007:
Una well done o I don move come Toronto

Congrats again! Pay it forward please!

To all landed seniors who helped out, may you continue to be blessed!

jelmusboy:
BORING LANDING GIST, PART II

So, I spent two weeks and some days in Toronto, trying to see ...

Sorry, but the Q is best answered here: https://www.nairaland.com/4180147/all-canadian-provincial-nominee-programs

The main requirement is generally if your occupation is in demand.

Donelli:
Is there any Provincial Nomination Programme you can direct me to? I've been reading up Alberta and Manitoba but what they are saying is making my brain heat up. Simple question, how can I check eligibility and they were telling me many things.

Sis! I feel you. But pls, pls, pls, be encouraged, don't give up the dream.

Mummychichi:
My dear Family,

I don't think I can do this again. 3rd attempt

At the risk of sounding preachy and high horsy, those of our guys below 440 should look at @flourisher IELTS tale and @njbybrthnly’s French experience.

If we can give our best to it and take up French, we can do well in TEF/TCF in 6 months’ time to cross over the 440 line and the skill will also increase our options in Canada.