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How much do you sell Neteller USD?

@Jejebaba, I really understand your view point and the uncertainties surrounding your decision.
I think you should consider doing a short landing with the family and then return back to work.
Another option, is relocating with the family to Canada and flying to UAE for some shifts if possible, while applying for similar roles in Canada and observing the outcome.
I think Canada will be nice for the kids and your wife who is into IT as there seems to be high demand for IT professionals currently.
You really need to maximize the opportunities available right now to you and your family.

MummyJaygirls:


Carry cash or if u don't feel comfortable with that, do western union or money gram in ur name, when u reach Canny, u redeem

Thanks mummyjaygirl.... Didn't think of that option.... I will look into that!!

Good day all,

Please I need some advice as to the best way to change money from naira to Canadaian dollars.

-Is it possible to open a bank account with a bank in canada from Nigeria and what is the best way to transfer funds into the account?

- Alternatively, I have a UK bank account, but I am worried that using that account/card in canada will attract some extra charges...

-I don't know if opening a dorm account in Nigeria will be OK. But I am also not comfortable with that as I think Nigerian banks charge a lot for transactions

Any suggestions from those who have successfully moved their cash from Nigeria?

With great joy and deep gratitude to God, I am happy to announce that I have received the PPR mail at last!!
My time line is ;

AOR in February 21st 2017
NA in April 28th 2017
Ip2 on the 29th of September 2017
PPR mail on the 2nd of October 2017

Many Thanks to all elders and members of this forum for their selfless contributions. @Jesusdway, Triv, 40manlappy,dupyshoo, vcole, Salford, esosa 4real.... etc

Guys please on planning... the way further,
What is the best way to convert funds from naira to Canadian dollars and also open an account in canada /transfer the funds into canada.

Hi Damilola 1978,
I used zenith bank for my proof of funds. I was charged 2100 for the reference letter and I believe 100 Naira for each page in my statement of account. I didn't get a separate letter of non- Indebtedness. Good luck with your application.

damilola1978:
Please I need advise here,zenith bank charging me 2100 for reference letter and 2500 for letter of non-indebtedness...who has gotten letter from zenith bank before??

Thanks bro.... I will call my account manager to find out more

sammily:


Yes you can buy treasury bills from Zenith bank or any other bank but you will have to have an account in the bank you intend to use. Your assumption of FBN and IBTC being better in treasury bills is correct based on my own personal experience.

Greetings to all forum members,

Please I am new to Treasury bills and very much interested in investing in it.

I would like to know if I can purchase treasury bills in Zenith bank as l have an account with them and I currently reside in Benin-city.

In 2015, I once tried purchasing NTB from a first bank branch, Ekehuan road branch in Benin-city, but the then branch manager swayed me into putting the cash in a fixed deposit account which I regret doing.

From previous posts I read, it appears like Stanbic ibtc bank and first bank are better for treasury bills investment. Is it possible for me to purchase treasury bills in any of these banks with my Zenith bank account, or is it compulsory I use a first bank account or stanbic ibtc bank account.
Also, does anyone have any idea of a first bank branch in Benin-city where I can purchase treasury bills.

Many Thanks!!

Many congrats to you Triv, God has really blessed your wait. Now I pray all other steps will move smoothly in Jesus name..... Go in to Cannyland a conqueror

Triv:
My people God has done it o! PPR!!! Finally, wow finally!!!

My timeline

AOR feb 10th
MP March 10th
NBG March 11th
NA2 April 28th
IP2 August 2nd
PPR August 21st

Goodluck everyone especially my feb/ London VO people. The wait wasn't easy

February 21st AOR.... Currently 181 days waiting. Last information gotten 21st June file was transferred to London visa office awaiting review by an officer. What a wait, quite exhaustive and disappointing.

Wow... Congrats to all those who recently received PPR mails.... Quite fast!! Hopefully we'll all meet in canada in Jesus name.
CIC is giving those of us whose application has been transferred to London a long terrible wait, appears London visa office is very slow.
Below is my time line ;
AOR:February 21ST FSW-O Applicant
Medical passed : April 8th
Background check :NA April 26th till date (155 days post ITA)

Sent a mail to CIC last month was told my file was on queue awaiting review by an agent. Ordered GCMS notes this month, expecting to get it middle of next month.
Its a long wait,Pre ITA and post ITA but I pray this will end in praise to God for all...

Also pray all naija files go to Ghana or other places where they are quickly processed....AMEN!!

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Investnow2017:


You didnt report back to the house as to your experience at ibtc over their money market mutual fund

Very sorry for the late report, guys.
So far, I am happy with the way things are going. I was at the bank on Wednesday to fill the form and pay in my cheque , they had to verify my address though which took till Friday and as of today my online account was just registered, I am looking forward to a wonderful experience with my little investment in stanbic ibtc money market !!.... Many thanks

Investnow2017:

Its no problem. You will not regret it. Its cool and interactive. The biggest of the lots.

Thanks a lot for your response. I will visit stanbic ibtc bank tomorrow morning.

Greetings to all forum members, I'm new here and I think this is a great informative thread guys, Keep it up I am really impressed .
I'm interested in investing in Stanbic ibtc money market mutual funds, but I do not have an account with stanbic ibtc bank. I hope this will not be a problem when I want to invest / redeem my cash.

Many Thanks

Many congrats Slowlybtsurely. As d name portrays you have surely made it. Wishing you a successful landing. Hopefully, we all will be joining you soon with positive testimonies!!

SlowlybtSurely:
Long time people! Got my PPR few days ago. Took a total of 114 days from AOR. Timeline below:

FSW Outland
AOR February 15th
Meds passed April 7th
BG Next Step April 8th
Schedule A reguested April 26th
Schedule A submitted April 29th
BG NA May 1st
BG IP May 27th
PPR June 9th

Special thanks to my paddies; dupyshoo (may God bless this woman for me), vcole, Iphie, 40manlappy, boldinc etal.

This journey has taught me that if you have a vision, work towards it and pray, success is sure.

Good luck everyone. We will all celebrate in the end.

Many thanks Triv. Tried paying for gcms notes earlier with my Zenith/first bank naira master cards on getgcms.com but no success. I guess I will need a foreign card to request gcms notes also... I hope this week has better luck for us Bro. Happy Sunday mate!!

Triv:


Hello Mostblessed, good to know I'm not the only one, you're right it's most likely security check. I plan on using getgcms.com, got it from canadavisa.com express entry forum.

Thanks Babachi, I will check it out on canadavisa.

Babachi:

I think you can also request from some other sites. There's a thread on canadavisa on gcms notes

Hi Triv, Thanks for your prompt reply. I am also interested in getting them, but I think it is not possible to order from Nigeria. I think it is only available to people in canada. We will need to have a Canadian contact, and also fill a consent form for the contact to be granted access to apply on our behalf . The wait period is really unbearable& having no clue as to why ... .. OMG!!

Triv:


Hello Mostblessed, good to know I'm not the only one, you're right it's most likely security check. I plan on using getgcms.com, got it from canadavisa.com express entry forum.

Hello Triv, my case is same as yours. AOR: February 21, Medical passed and background stuck on NA since April 28. I think the problem we have is the security check. The wait is really internally killing. Please, how do you intend to request for GCMS notes?

Triv:
Hello people, please is there anyone here that has received PPR mail with AOR in February? This wait is killing, the only update I have is medicals passed and my BG moved to NA in April and since then no movement at all.

Many Congrats Cala
Visa stamped and COPR..... wow great !!
Wishing you a safe landing

Thanks for the encouragement and hope to hear more from you.

Cala:
Hello All,

I got my COPR and visa stamp so I'm posting here just to encourage others. See my timeline below:

Aor- sept 9 2016

ADR ( schedule 4 and travel history)- Sept 27 2016

ADR ( passport biodata page, height and eye colour) - March 8 2017

Background check in progress- March 8 2017

PPR - April 24 2017

Passport sent to Accra through dhl - May 3 2017

Passport reached Accra - May 5 2017

Application approved - May 18 2017

Pick up mail sent - May 21 2017

COPR and visa received on hand - May 25 2017

Keep praying and never give up

Hi Obitee69,
You can apply as the primary applicant with the required work experience, then your wife as the accompanying spouse will have to write IELTS exams and evaluate her qualifications to support. You do not lose any points if accompanying spouse has no work experience.

obitee69:
Pls folks kindly advice. I currently have over 4years experience in the bank but my wife is a fresh grad. Does it matter if we both submit our application as FSW?

boldinc:
You score will not be affected as you have already received ITA... Ours will drop as well by next week. Congrats!

Thanks for the info, boldinc
That is a huge relief....

Here we come Canada.... Thank you Jesus!!

Congrats to fellow members who have received ITA.

@Dupsyshoo, vcole, Jesus Dway... and other experienced members/ friends , I received an ITA with the score of 462, my birthday is coming up on the 2nd of February and that means my score will drop to 457 (which is below 459 which was the cutoff) . Does this mean I have to submit my application online before my birthday or my birthday will not affect the application as I already have ITA ?
Please, I really need to know because I am working in a remote field location and scheduled be out after my birthday....

Greetings to all,

Please I need guidance on ECA. I have evaluated only my highest qualification which is an Msc in Petroleum Engineering as advised by some .But I am also interested in applying for a PNP with my BSc in Mechanical engineering ( not evaluated yet). Do I have to assess my BSc degree or is what I have sufficient? Thanks!!

Hi guys, please is any province currently open for pnp application?

Greeting to all elders and forum members,

Please I am interested in applying for a re-evaluation of my IELTS speaking test but I am not sure of the best way to go about it.
The website says go to the test center and request for an enquiry on results form
but my test was done in CONSTANTIAL HOTEL IN BENIN-CITY which is a center rented by IELTS on test days.
How do I apply for the Enquiry on result form in Benin-city or do I have to travel to Lagos or Abuja?

Any guide/ advice from any member of the forum is highly welcomed

Thanks in anticipation

Thanks a lot Zandora.... I'll be applying for a revaluation as soon as I get into town .

zandora:


If you're really sure of your performance in Speaking then I'll say you should apply for revaluation.

Greetings to all ancestors in the house,@ Jesusdway, Solomonwis, Zandora.......

I need your advice urgently on the next action to take.
I just retook the IELTS test in Nigeria on OCt 8th.

My results are:

Listening: 8
Reading: 7
Writing: 7
Speaking: 6.5

I want to challenge my speaking test result as I am fully confident I put in a good performance on the speaking test.

Kindly advice If this is worth taking a chance on....
cos 40,000 naira nor be play at all+ study time is also valuable and rarely available.......!!

Thanks!

Greetings to d great members in the house,

I am interested in taking the IELTS Exams again to improve my CRS Score.
Can some one help me with good recommendations on materials to prepare with.
I will be working towards a minimum of 8 in all sections.

Eagerly awaiting your responses.....

Thanks in anticipation for your support!!!

Greetings to all members in the house.

I need advice from d elites and elders(Jesusdway, Solomonwise, Damkole.........)

I have an Msc in Petroleum Engineering( Evaluated by WES) and a Bsc in Mechanical Engineering( Not evaluated by WES)
I am interested in using my Bsc, Mech Engr. to apply for SINP, even though it has not been evaluated by WES
Could this be a problem as it is not evaluated (i.e. not the highest qualification)

JesusDWay:


His concerns are justified actually. In my opinion, Ontario chose to make the process of their EE PNP less cumbersome by choosing all those with 400 and above to apply and has also stipulated an application fee of 1500CDN, apart from the RPRF of 490, which is highly unprecedented. Those criteria has helped eliminated lot of potential applicants. Now, the slots are limited and they may possibly shortlist those whose professions are in-demand in the province hence, his concerns. Imagine throwing away 1500dollars at the end of the day, plus the potential disadvantage applying to a PNP seems to have when you are applying to another province as some like MPNP will give you a lesser chance if you indicated you have applied to another province.

My advice is for him to check Saskatchewan's new list of occupation in-demand, he might be better suited for that and i'm almost certain they wont ask for money or at best, not like that kind of huge amount like Ontario. Guess Ontario want's to copy Australia with this money thing

Thanks Jesusdway for this detailed analysis......I really appreciate your advice as I believe Saskatchewan, Alberta or British Columbia will be my best bets. God bless!!