The issue with granting PR to FSW candidates who can't yet enter Canada due to Covid is that, it will generate massive numbers of people ready to fly to Canada the moment restrictions are removed.

As soon as the borders are opened, almost everyone with PR all the way back from March 2020 will rush in within one or two months, putting a lot of pressure on housing and employment.

That is why CIC is so reluctant to issue FSW draw at the moment

heggegg:
Hello guys.
Please does anyone know where I can get an house for rent. Specifically an affordable bachelor (self contain) here at Downtown Toronto precisely anything close to St. George?

You can't put "affordable" and "downtown Toronto" within the same sentence oo

4Barr:


Nice, I find the option cheaper than infringing IP rights cos you get to pay although not as expensive as the likes of NETFLIX, CRAVE etc and it has better coverage in terms of actual TV. If you are a GOT fan, tune in to HBO East (under USA) or Sky Atlantic (under UK) 7:00pm every Sunday to watch the show live. Cheers!

You can also use this link to see the channels showing any football match, too many channels can be overwhelming sometimes. https://bestbuyiptv.net/soccer-schedule/

Thank you so much. I'm a GOT fan. Very helpful.

4Barr:



or if you have a recent Smart TV, download Smart IPTV from your TV store and subscribe to internet Tv (its about $90 Annually with over 5,000 channels including Canadian Channels, African channels, USA, UK etc) --- https://bestbuyiptv.net/

OMG!! Thank you soooo much for this. I just subscribed to the free 2-day trial service. I'm stoked. Access to tv channels from pretty much everywhere in the world.

Awesome!

AAO7:
Morning!

I'll like to ask a question in regards to processing times which is now 10 WEEKS for Applications made from Nigeria.

Which processing time applies to me? The one at the time I applied or the current one?
I'll appreciate your response.

Thank you

The current one

SeriaBravo:
Yes, Nigeria is in the list.

That is why am asking here if those that had done theirs previously choose YES to this question.

I don't know if your question has been answered. You will have to download a certain IMM form, fill and upload. If I remember correctly, you literally only have to tick like 1 or 2 boxes or so in the form.

abnot:


H1B visas have been used by many programmers to move to USA through infosys (an Indian company with presence in USA and license to sponsor H1B visas) and other companies . In Silicon Valley many of the companies have found it cheaper to bring in Indian and Mexican software developers to the US to work at tech companies for very low pay which a white American will not accept . It’s been abused over the years and trump has also criticised the current H1b . It’s becoming a cheap labor route to tech companies . They promise these Indians green card sponsorship after 6 years and many of them work their lives for lower pay with the hope of becoming permanent residents via the EB1 program............
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I really did not want to read this. But out of respect, I read everything. There is no need to argue, so why don't we say cheers and forget it. After all, this thread is between Canada and Germany, not USA.

abnot:


You got your preference and I got mine . Canada’s economy and trade is heavily tied to that of the United States. Canada remains unattractive to me irrespective of what you think. Express Entry ain’t attractive to most people doing well in their home countries and that’s why almost half of the EE migrants are from India ( high poverty nation ). The founders of Canada did not labor for the nation to favor African immigrants even if you write a whole essay presenting Canada as heaven. An Irish or American migrant will still integrate into Canadian society more easily than A black African . We know what life is like in the west for black Africans and don’t know why you are listing out Ireland , U.K. , USA et al. Or do you want to convince us that Nigerian immigrants and Irish immigrants enjoy the same level of acceptance ? Tell that to others not me.

You clearly misunderstood my point. This isn't about whether or not Canada is attractive to you. I was just pointing out that your claim that Canada is attractive to only third world countries is inaccurate.

And also, Half of EE applicants are Indians? Hahaha... 74% of H-1B visa holders in USA are Indians! Go figure!

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/visa-and-immigration/three-fourths-of-h1b-visa-holders-in-2018-are-indians-us-report/articleshow/66289772.cms

There is no need to argue about this. Everyone has their preferences. Keep yours to yourself and let others keep theirs. Don't push it down the throats of others.

abnot:


Indian citizens tops with about 40% and China follows . Isn’t India a third world country ? Can you compare the issuance figures from India with that of USA and U.K.? Americans don’t migrate to Canada in large numbers .

Very funny! And you think even if America had a favourable immigration system, Canadians would migrate in large numbers? Considering your earlier rants about Express Entry being attractive only to citizens of third world countries, America shouldn't have even made the top 10 list, despite their population. But there they are.....America, UK, Australia, France, Ireland.

Gaddafithe2nd:
People should go to anywhere they like as long as they can adapt and set their goals. The problem is, most Nigerians aren't ready to learn new languages that is why they will always choose US, Canada, UK and Australia ahead of Germany despite being a developed country.

You people commenting in German language, I hope anti-spam won't ban you.

Lol, except that the language barrier does play a huge role in the adaptation process. It takes time and dedication to learn a new language. That time can be well spent on other matters in Canada.

Although I live in Canada, I do agree with most of Hadampson's points. Except for the ease of integration/friendlier/more welcoming environment in Canada, Germany trumps Canada mostly. It may be easier to settle in Canada initially, but in the long run, someone in Germany is more likely to fare better.

Gunit87:
I was refused a study permit to Canada in 2017 and now I am about to re apply. Few months ago, I was denied tourist visa with my husby too to US. While I will state in my application that I was refused a study permit, is it compulsory to also state that I was denied US tourist visa??

Yes, it is.

zicoraads:
GoodMemory, and every other commenter, between migrating to Canada and Australia, which would you suggest for someone who wants to relocate permanently?

My family wants me to move to Canada. But I think I prefer Australia, for reasons I can't even fathom.

I wanted starting the process in January, but I have been stalling.

It will depend on a lot of factors and your personal preferences. I live in Canada, so everything I know about Australia is what I've read on the internet or heard from friends and a family member who is an Aussie PR.

The most obvious difference between the two is the weather. Canadian winters are very harsh, unforgiving and will keep you indoors for almost half a year. I do love the snow though. Australia, enjoys lovely, warm summers and hot sunny beaches almost all year-round.

It appears salaries/income levels is Australia is higher than Canada. But the cost of living is generally also higher. So maybe they balance out?

Canada has a much more African presence. There are many more Nigerians/Africans in Canada than Australia, which helps a lot in making you settle down quickly and feel at home. Canadians are also more accustomed to seeing blacks and other immigrants than Aussies. Consequently, there is less discrimination.

Just go for whichever suits you best. If you are choosing between Australia and Canada, you can't really make a wrong choice here.

laminaria:
For guys in Canada, especially in Calgary do you guys play football like Sat or Sunday. How do u cope playing football under minus degrees?I don’t want to lose my fitness biko.
#FootballIsBae

Unless you have access to an indoor football court, you most likely won't be playing football in the winter. The cold is just too troublesome.

While I am not trying to debunk anyone's claims, I personally don't think police certificate is such a crucial document. Several people on this thread (myself included) were approved without a police certificate. I have never seen an application rejected solely due to the absence of a police certificate.

I will also admonish people to be careful about including "affidavit of return" in their application. An affidavit of return is a legal document. If you include it in your application, and you later attempt to apply for a PGWP to stay back in Canada, it can be used as grounds for refusal.

sleekysoft:
To be honest it’s very demanding , I got here on Wednesday and I just had the longest and decent sleep today
Adjusting to the time difference, weather (-18) my nose bleeding, skin dried etc and even good.. in 3 days I had met with supervisor, gotten school ID card, open bank account, meeting with the school rep.. Trust me 24 hours not enough here.. no wonder people cook their for for a week and store up in freezer which in 9ja it’s different..
I sure will be back to contribute when I am fully settled..

NB—please those who have reached out I didn’t ignore please just send messages again and to SoP reviews I will get it done ASAP ...

I think lag people will fit into here perfectly

You guys doing a very good job here. It's crazy how time suddenly seems to shrink as soon as you land in Canada. I remember some few weeks ago, with so many deadlines looming over my head, I kept on ordering food from outside twice a day for four consecutive days, simply because I felt I simply did not have enough time to go out for grocery shopping and prepare food. And the cold! Thankfully I did not have a nosebleed because I landed in August and had enough time to adjust as we slowly transitioned into winter. But I could still feel the moisture in my nostrils freezing up whenever I breathed in. The worst of winter is over now, and I can't wait for summer

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Wizplynfrosh:
if you have 600k you can move to Canada by sis are in d USA they didnt spend upto 1million I use to wonder how some people are scared the money is too much let me explain
Invitation letter- free
Agent money- 150k
Visa fee- 72k
Fix your interview date get your visa and that all

Lol, sorry to burst your bubbles, but you sure as hell can't move to Canada with 600k. You think the Visa officers will look at a bank account with just 600k and happily offer the person a PR Visa?

lolarde:


Not too sure. With my samsung s8+ it works well on freedom mobile. But till date my location has not changed to canada. So i have a lot of restrictions on canadian apps from playstore. For instance i cant use uber, other bus apps. It will keep saying not available for d app. Meaning its still recognising 9ja as my fone location. Took it to freedom mobile and they cldnt help. Asides that its working fine. I can call and text n use google map

This was also a problem for me until very recently when I managed to change the location. Open google play and swipe right or tap the three bars at the top left to pull up the sidebar menu, then select "Account". Under "Preferences" tab, you should see a sub-section called "Country and profiles". You can change the country there to Canada.

In order to verify that you are really in Canada, the app may request for your Canadian debit card details.

Frankrobbn1:


I remain humble and faithful boss. I am delighted to see you here once again. Everything is going on well, I am anticipating a positive response concerning my application for a permanent residency. I hope things will fall in my favour.

Thanks for reciprocating. Do enjoy the rest of your week.

Wow! that's awesome. PR is my goal too, once I graduate and garner up enough points. All is well. Enjoy your week too.

Frankrobbn1:
@kylexy61,(the Ghanaian man)

How are you doing? It's been a while. Welcome back

Mighty boss. Its been good. We are currently in reading week. So no lectures for the whole week, which gave me some little time to check back on the thread.

How are you too?

Emyres:
Hmmmm.

It seems like living in Nigeria is better than living in the US, in terms of weather and climatic conditions


Can't go and freeze myself ni.

Well, it depends on which part of US you're talking about. Some places in Arizona, for example, enjoy year-round warm sunshine and can get sweltering hot (upwards of 40C) during the summer. If you live in say Minneapolis, Minnesota, well then I guess you're gonna freeze a lot.

But I doubt weather conditions alone is enough to conclude living in Nigeria is better. I live up north in Canada, which is much colder than most part of US and I'm doing fine here.

Hadampson:


Canada is only better than Germany in terms of permanent residency they give people and also, Canada allow dual nationality, apart from that, i don't think Canada is better than Germany.


P.S am not arguing with you boss, just stating the fact. Shalom

Canada is also better than Germany in the context of language. If you cannot speak the German language, it's going to be significantly more challenging go settle there.

I'm really enjoying this conversation. After being in Canada for just 4 months, I understand the reason why concepts like "submission" and "authority" don't really apply in marriages here. Both are contributing equally to the marriage, so to them, both should submit to each other. Neither the male nor female enjoys a monotonous authority to make major decisions concerning the family.

If Naija women were to be given the same power as the Canadian women here, be rest assured the divorce rate in Naija may rise even higher than the Western countries.

JandyJ:


All these sky scrappers , are they companies? Or houses people live

Most of them are offices and hotels. A few of them are condos people live in. I have a friend who lives in one of such condos. The view is awesome, but the monthly rent will drill holes in your pockets.

Joohan:



Baba, why not start a thread?
your experience, how you got there, that would motivate some of us.

soshi:


pls create a thread too about your story .......we need more inspiration like this

I'm contemplating on it. Right now, school has sucked all my free time away

Nuel182:
is it possible to be rejected by the border if I go as early as April?

Yes, it's possible. The POE official will be interested in knowing why you traveled so early. If you cannot give a very convincing reason, you may be turned back.

NumeroUno7:

I'd love to see more photos of Canada

Enjoy.

gg4real:
Hi,
Has anyone experience this before? My lil brother who is 16yrs and has admission for undergraduate at UPEI has applied for study permit with my mum who is accompanying him purposely to see that he's well settled. This morning we got a message from CIC and we login only to discovered that his application has been updated and his medical review states 'we are reviewing your medical results' whereas he hasn't done any medical test before. Could this be a mistake? Both his and mum's applications eligibility review has commenced.

This usually happens about one or two days before getting a medical request. I have seen this happen at least 3 times on this thread. Just wait for two more days. There are no guarantees, but it's likely you'll receive a medical request soon.

einsteino:


Oh I am so sorry. I must have read you wrong. Abeg no vex

I see the Canadian culture is already percolating into your veins

RexCheeng:
First snow storm here in Connecticut.

I still vividly remember the first time I stumbled upon this thread. I was up all night, waiting earnestly for the next yankee gist just to sate my appetite.

Whoever is meant to be inspired by this, don't give up!!!

Awesome. Here in Toronto, Canada, we also got our first snow storm today