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mcstan18:
Hi. It is 409 because you selected Bachelors degree as your highest level of education. Just below that you'd see the "two or more certificates, diplomas or degrees..." option. WIth that, your CRS score should be a little above 440 which isn't bad. You may also wish to boost your chances at getting an ITA by having your spouse complete her/his ECA or IELTS

Can somebody with only Bsc choose 2 or more certificates?

johnnybravo1990:
Anytime you guys give advice like this, please also tell them they are likely going to receive an interview request to go to Accra visa office, to prove that their marriage is not an arranged one. So my advice is this: if you are sure you will get ITA as married, please tie the knot before you enter the pool.

Oh, thanks so much for this. God bless you

Ifeoma77:
You may have to open up to a few trusted family members.
In the meantime, both of you should start your ECA, since you have time, I recommend IQAS (it's the cheapest)
Then close to that October, you both should write exams

Okay. Thanks a lot

Adunnee:
More importantly, believe in God who makes everything beautiful in His time.

You and your fiance may get new streams of income or help may arise in an unprecedented way.

I would advise you start now. Why wait till October if you can start now?

We want to get married first, so we can use the certificate when applying. Hence the wait till October.
Thanks a lot.

kfrosh:
Start the process now, don't wait till October or whatever. As to POF, a closed mouth is a closed destiny. Start identifying friends and family members you guys can seek help from and try to approach everyone of them at the right time when your application is set rolling.

Truth is, you never know who will come through for you until you ask.

Thank you so much, God bless you.

Newmum0615:
I like this new moniker
I am doing well. Thank you.

Please ma, I want to start my PR journey, I've gotten loads of info from here and I did the eligibility test, I'm eligible but I have an issue with Pof. What my fiance and myself can pull together is about half of what is required and since we're been discreet about our plans, we don't really have anyone to ask for help. Do you have any advice or suggestion for me please? I'll like to start the process by October.

Eddy4400:
And PPR came on a platter of gold....thanks to this thread!

If you're a lazy writer like me, I must warn you to start typing your story ahead. I didn't (), but more than determined to encourage someone with my story.

TIMELINE
ECA: 27 Aug 2018
IELTS: 18 Aug LRWS 8.5|8|7.5|8
EE profile created: 28 Oct 2018 (CRS 456)
ITA: 29 Oct 2018
AOR: 9 Dec 2018
MEP/BIL: 18 Jan 2019
1st ghost update: 16 Mar 2019
2nd ghost update: 20 Mar
PPR: 22 Mar 2019
VO: Ottawa
No ADRs, Single applicant


DECISION TO RUN
....the minute I returned to Nigeria from my masters in the UK in 2017. The pressure to go back for a PhD was high, but I wasn't going to let them turn me to a psycho. My masters was intense, hence, I needed a break.

Sooo I considered Australian visa 476 and the Australian PR, changed my mind. Next was Netherlands work year visa for graduates from the top 200 universities in the world to gain work experience. It's a 1year visa, but I was willing to give it a shot. Started gathering documents, but not wholeheartedly. Worse still, the people on that Netherlands student thread are sooo stingy with info....it would have taken me 3yrs to land in Netherlands.

Meanwhile, I knew about express entry somehow but thought I wasn't eligible cos I was a Graduate Trainee then, which wasn't a full time role. Also, where the hell was I gonna get POF from? (POF isn't required for the Netherlands work year visa). Still read page 1 and updates in my free time, but was scared of asking questions.

Finally gathered courage and asked the stupid question in July 2018 in Part 4 and got the shocker of my life...I was very eligible, infact, my NYSC experience was more than sufficient!!! WHAT The second shocker was the info on gift deed for POF! So why did I now come back to this Nigeria? Ohhh ignorance indeed is bliss...I sha followed alllll the Canadian express entry threads from Part 1 and my journey began.


ECA
Used WES, no WAEC requirement then. Considered evaluating my BSc for future purposes...those ones told me transcript is now 21k (flew from 8k I paid prior to my MSc), then posting outside Nigeria 15k...wonderful. Plus the stress I'd go through, didn't want any delay. Respected myself and evaluated only my Masters at £12, the future will take care of itself.


IELTS
I'm a very lazy writer, so my fear was writing. Observed you score less in the section you're most scared of (using my myself and friends as reference). Having written IELTS academic before (which is tougher than general), I knew whats up.

Concentrated on actually "writing" complete letters and essays before the exams, not just reading through....felt satisfied with my writing on exam day compared to my performance in the academic. So I was shocked when my result for writing was a 6.5....went with my gut feeling and requested for a remark. Remark returned positive after 5weeks.

By the way, I registered with MOD which I discovered and heard for the first time on this thread. BC was fully booked as usual.


POF
Was worried this wasn't available pre-ITA as one Uncle laidat I was hoping on kept giving me tales by moonlight. Later confirmed by reading through this thread that it was okay to have the POF in your account post ITA, as long as it was before the 60days deadline. Entered the pool asap and continued gathering docs while waiting for this story-telling Uncle.

Anyways, my mum came to the rescue and gifted me 100% of the POF (had to wait for her TBills to mature). Still had 700k jara in my savings account to give it flesh, so CIC won't think I don't have my own money. Invested the total sum in TBills for 3months, then duplicated @Newmum0615's LOE like a lifeline in explaining my source of funds. Sent back to her to proofread and she was like, this looks so much like mine (hehe, this woman thinks I came to play in this Canada struggle).

Ensured I didnt hide nothing, included gift deed (sample from page 1), transfer slip showing transfer from my mum, Tbills certificate, generic bank reference letter and 6months account statement printed 4 days before AOR.

NB - reinvested matured Tbills in fixed deposit early March... no CSE raised.


JOB REFERENCE
I switched roles within the same company, so was confused about combining two very seperate NOCs then (I hear it's possible for outland applicants as long as they fall in NOC 0, A or B). Sha used only one NOC, 2yrs experience (1year graduate trainee experience pre-MSc and 1 year graduate trainee experience post-MSc)...this was sufficient to get CRS of 456. No need complicating stuff, though the additional experience in the other NOC wldve shot up my CRS to 481.

Job reference was in CIC format drafted by me with go ahead from my boss. @Newmum0615 (this woman is God sent) helped edit the draft which I printed and gave to my boss to sign, not HR. My boss asked for the soft copy for her future use.

No payslips, no employment letter, no nothing... Just that one beautiful letter in CIC format listing my roles in the company.


MEDICALS
Funny I planned to complete mine at Prime Medicals in PH. This was no longer possible when I was due to carry out medicals, evidence that the process was getting tighter.

Booked ahead with Qlife late Sept way before ITA. Remember shaking my head in disbelieve when I was told the next available date was 9 Nov 2018 - booked this. Called early October to check if there was an earlier date since I was in Lagos and was told the next available date was March 2019. Dropped the call and hissed...they must be mad. Patiently waited till 9 Nov.


PCC
UK PCC was ready in 3days. Used my sister's address for hard copy, she scanned and sent the soft copy. Used Inspect Moshood for Nigerian PCC @3500 (discovered him on this thread as well). He sent the forms to my email which I filled, thumb printed were applicable and sent back to him.


POST-AOR
Thankfully, I got busy settling into my new job, so forgot about my application throughout December. Said I wasnt going to bother with gcms notes, CSEs or nothing. However, BIL/MEP came longer than expected, got curious and started checking progress of other Dec AORs on immitracker. I relaxed when I observed others hadn't gotten as well.

Later saw a rejection case mid January on immitracker (forgotten cause of rejection) Shuuuuu...I started worrying and included my application in my prayer point that my file was covered from going to AVO (sorry AVO guys). Raised my first CSE on 17 Feb to enquire about my VO and stylishly asked about status of application. Was surprised to get feedback on 19 Feb...VO was Ottawa, eligibility was being verified. Was so happy, dropped a huge amount in St. Vincent's 'help the poor" box the next Sunday.


PPR
Still on immitracker, noticed late DEC AORs were already getting PPR mid February...ok na. Started checking my gmail daily and CIC account once a week. Even took interest in my spam and deleted all spam "forever" after a thorough check.

Come March, number of PPRs for Dec AORs on immitracker increased. Doubled my CIC account weekly checks and increased gmail checks to 3 times a day My efforts were not in vain, saw the first ghost update on 16 March (application/profile update but no mail). Raised a CSE on 17 March enquiring what the update was about and stylishly asked for update on application as well.

Got a reply on 20 March that they can confirm a decision had been made on my application and I should be rest assured that I'd get a mail soon. Jesu!!! Quickly said a prayer for the Agent that sent that mail...God bless him. I then raaaaan to my gmail...nothing. Spam..nothing. Refreshed twice...nothing. Then checked my CIC account out of curiosity and saw the 2nd ghost update - 20 March.

Was certain of getting PPR in March. Saw the golden mail yesterday morning and just shouted yaaaasss. Called in sick and went to work an hour late. Gave me sufficient time to re-read the mail 10times and make my announcements to family and close friends. When I got to work, greeted every single person I passed from the gate down to the office....stranger or not. The joy got me in another mood.


To new hopefuls...please read page 1 and understand the process first. Again, there's so much information on this thread. Screenshot useful info for reference even when you don't need it yet, it helped me a whole lot. Stop waiting or procrastinating...do it now!

Phew.....thanks for reading!

Thanks for this. I wanted to do this myself, but my fear is POF, even if I sell all my property, I can only raise half of it. I've read and reread this thread that I know all process by heart. I even know pass agent.
Please, I'm raising pof for a family of 3, biko how does Tbills work? Can I send you a mail?

19CannyMum:
These population figures really tickle me. Biko, how many students does UNIBEN have?

Over 2 million
Don't even talk about Ire Poly or Ibadan poly

equilogng:
Good to know you're interested in our training
However the rooms available are shared amongst male trainees but you're female right?

I'm male. Using my fiancé's account

I'm interested but I live in Abuja, is the accommodation you posted earlier still available? How much is total package please?

Offshore/onshore Crane operator
Accommodation

Kindly respond please..

jamp:
Honestly I must commend this present government on the recent improvement in power generation in MY AREA. I dont know of other areas.

We have light almost 15 to 20hrs a day. Thats great. I pray they keep it up.

Presently am staying in trademore estate abuja.

Hi, please, do you still live here? Please contact me on whatsapp through 08081203577. I just want to make some inquiries. Thanks �

So so cute. Welcome pretty. Congrats Explorer.

mamacajah:
Thanks @hiawathia, this is exactly the type of network I have been looking for, someone in the field. Right now, I am over 40, spent more than 13 years working in the OIC industry here, so my thinking was do a start over with a progression plan so that in 20 years time, the kids are all grown and I still have a career at that age...its my belief most health care managers still work at that age,..who knows, one can even own a cae home by that time, by GOD's grace...I don't think I want to tie myself down to the rigourous work life of nursing either.. but right now, anyone that can pay the bills.. I am all for it...

Schools I looked at were Augusta University, Augusta Technical Colege, Adelphi University, Rutgers University and Georgia State University. I was doing estimates based on international students fees...hope I was on the right track...

I understand what you mean by burn out.. we all get there at one time or the other.. I have been there, I am now trying to pull myself out and move on in life.. hence this study route plan..

Wow! And here am I, thinking I'm too old for this at age 33. Can I pm you please? I'll like you to carry me along. I'm interested.

Aibisoye0:
Is your husband witnessing and staying a while after the birth of your child? If yes. Then you don't need it as he will be there when you do documentations for your child. Eg passport.

However, if your husband is not coming due to work, funds etc, he can NOTORIZE the DS3053 form at the us embassy for free. All he needs to do is to book an appointment around the time of your scheduled CS or
VBAC. For CS you know the date so it's fixed. For VBAC you might want to book a week after EDD or book like two appointments with the embassy a week apart.

See link to book notorization at the embassy below. Remember to select "Request notarial and other services not listed above." Fill in his details and you're good to go.

Link to form- https://www.google.com.ng/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds3053.PDF&ved=2ahUKEwjeofOOoKDcAhWqAsAKHYsEBcsQFjAAegQIBBAB&usg=AOvVaw3TluFl80TUMs0OJGHjG9w2

Link to appointment- https://ng.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens/notaries-public/

Once he's done there is DHL at the car park he can send it for 18,500 Naira for you to the US or use UPS and send for 18,000 Naira.

Hope this helps

Hi, please, kindly send me a mail to lisberry4real@yahoo.com. Biko.
Thanks and God bless

mutvy:
If you want them to unsubscribe you, do not recharge for 1 month or 2 months in extreme cases. I have tried it and it worked.

I actually borrowed 500 for over 2 months now. Shey they think they're stupid?? Me sef ready for them. Ediats!!

Explorers:
Giraffe

I want to have this as a pet. Explor Bobo, how go dey go?

Eberechi24:
forget the day you met this girl, forget her existence. block her totally.

it might seems she is very smart but she is a loser here, she lost a good guy; her so-called boyfriend may be her karma.

Op read this again and again. She's the loser here, she played herself. You sure feel terrible right now, but you'll be fine, but she on the other hand is heading for doom. Don't beat her please.

HeyCorleone:
Only unreasonable people think a sign of growing up is having a failed relationship/marriage.

What about Will and Jada? Those ones growing up too?

Stupid olosho with a failed acting career.

Jada is not Will's first wife tho.

justwise:
It's deceiving to talk about German student visa without talking about money involved, people hear free education in Germany but it's not free because you need €8,700 to start with.

Yes I will discourage anybody who wants to travel illegally or travel with the wrong visa with the hope to live and work.

It cost nothing to be honest with people when giving opinion about what is obtainable abroad.

_€8700, visa application fees plus flight money is almost 4m naira and I'm not sure many posting here have that figure resting in their bank accounts

Oga, I actually do, and was still thinking what to do with it, that I will not regret.
The young man hasn't said anything bad yet, in my opinion.

Lalasticlala see snake �

Senorita123:
Congrats bro. Going through dis your thread and d pix actually made me drool. The Lord that changed your status will change mine too very soon. This country Nigeria has no plan for the youths nor d masses. Na d fastest way to leave dey hunger me. We keep hoping it will get better but it keeps getting worse. Ppl keep saying no place like home but in the real sense to me, home is where joy is and where people can boast of a comfortable life whether abroad or local. Home is where the life of the citizens are more important than anything. Home is where an average citizen can afford 3 square meals per day. Home is where security is well guaranteed. Home is where there is no huge discrepancy between the rich and the poor. Home is where our resources and funds are not being embezzled by our corrupt leaders . Home is where there are job provisions for graduates. HOME is where there is HOPE!! Home is, home is, home is, home is.................. ABROAD

Feels weird that this was typed in 2016, which was still 100 times better than the present..... �

vizkiz:
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Life is unfair to women...This world is wired in a way no one can alter. No matter how much feminism takes its stand, it all boils down to Women taking blame for the fall.

Reason why the ladies should be extra careful about every single decision. [/b][/is color]

By "Life" you meant Africa, right?

How much did the church pay her to walk the street nak3d? All these dramatized churches. Smh

Jiang:
you my friend understand very well how to handle such issues in Nigeria. In my case I urged some area boys to beat the shyt out of an abusive friend husband & told the guy if he hit her again he might end up in the hospital, so far so good

During my service year, a guy was always beating his pregnant wife, meanwhile, this lady was the bread winner, all he did was drink and drink, and beat the wife.
One day, as he was beating the lady, they lived close to the corpers' lodge, all the male corp members that were around, about 9 of them, descended on this man, flogged the alcohol out of him, and warned him that, if they hear a single fight coming from his compound again, he will meet his God that day.
Till I finished my service year, he never shouted at his wife, talk more of beating her.

Originalsly:
So if someone is not consistent with his spelling or grammar he is a phony? Have you ever seen interviews where someone starts off speaking all grammatically correct English and within a few minutes English is fighting with pidgin?....is it not the same person?...or is the person now somebody else? This is no different.... we are rushing him to write because the suspense is too much...and he is rushing to write..in a language that is not his first language. That guy should've kept his opinion to himself..... this particular thread is not the place for such a comment.

Exactly, he should have kept his opinion to himself. The op is not hurting anyone even if he's seeking attention. So, what's it with the Itk?

My friends camry was stolen 2 days ago. No tracker.
Please send full details of how to install a tracker for my car to lisberry4real@yahoo.com. Thanks

Psoul:
Poor ppl always talk like this.

Exactly, no rich man wants his penny to go to waste.

Geetrix:
Its called Sarcasm

There should be a "rolls eyes" emoji here.

Geetrix:
buy 80,000 pounds bitcoin and watch it double double after 1 month

That's not true, don't mislead people.

Ralphlauren:
you had better bind the devil quickly and ignore them.

erase any thought of investing your savings in bitcoins.

I hope she doesn't end up binding you in future for misleading her. You are exposed, make sure you have a certain knowledge of something first before encouraging or discouraging people. Also, I thought you live in the obodo oyibo, you should be able to interpret simple English, nobody said she should invest her "savings" in bitcoins.
Bitcoin is not money doubling, neither is it MMM. Peace ✌

imconfused:
Bitcoins?? Ahh I'm very scared of it ..If I decide to venture,what platform do I get on to.buy?

Luno is a good place to buy if you're in Nigeria. Dunno about UK people tho. But you need to learn more about it, don't just put your money into something you know nothing about. I can add you to a group or two, just to observe for a few days and make your decision.

imconfused:
That's why I'm here for help..we are being harassed into building.. definitely applying breaks on that after the advise. We aren't really good with money stuff as you can read

Honestly, I noticed that.
Investing a little in cryptocurrency (bitcoins and altcoins) is not a completely bad idea tho. It doesn't have to be much.