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oluayebenz:
You never travel?

Lol next week bro

modskiller:
Heard Manitoba is a province with an affordable cost of living and a calm place. Would love to visit some day. 😊

Many have confessed that

akube34:
manitoba no bad. Na where I Dey. There are jobs sha but e fit take time. But if you are ready to do any kinda job pending when God do am for you, no p.

You mean LMIA job ?

dkgetmuny:
The decision envelope for your application, tracking ID NoXXXXXXXXX has been received from the IRCC Office on 2023/08/24 at the Canada Visa Application Centre, Abuja and is ready for collection. Your decision envelope will be returned to you via the courier service offered by the VAC. Collection of decision envelopes in-person at the VAC is not permitted until further notice. Please refer to the “Buy Services” page of the VAC website for further information on courier services offered by the VAC , please refer to our website at:https://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/Nigeria/


Is the passport ready for pick up? I applied in lagos

Go get it bro
It’s ready for collection, this is the same message I got and believe me, I went there the next day and got my passport

Omoawoke:
Easy to say.

It is not always easy for first timers especially the first few months of trying to adjust. It is not about laziness at all.
Do you know what it is leaving a place where you have your family, friends and you are used to the way of life and weather.
Then relocating to a new place without family, finding new friends, trying to adjust to weather and food and new culture. That alone is enough to weaken you. Not to talk of the rigorous school work and all. But op need to persevere and be consistent, he has more opportunities in Canada to breakthrough.
Before you insult the OP, there are people that quietly went back to Nigeria due to circumstances like this. The psychological challenge of adjusting alone made some people give up.
You as a lady, if you relocate single , I can bet you will be crying everyday on your bed. All those attention you use to get in Nigeria, with people toasting you everyday or taking you out. You will not even see one soul talk to you for months. You are all alone to yourself

You hit the nail on the head abeg 😁

Jummy24701:
be polite now, which one is madness

Brother this matter doesn’t sound like ours oh, the particular man got the wrong info thou but family of 5 is too large mehn
Where will he start from, he have been in UK, with his work experience and all that, he would have gone for express entry or work permit direct
Just like some people saying here that he would have gone for study visa that would enable his family join him
Gaaaad am just wondering how he’s feeling right now( like person wey them just scam)
God help us abeg
Matter plenty

oluayebenz:
I met a family of 5 today in London.
Next month will be their 6months in Canada.
They have tried all their possible best to change to work permit to no avail.

An immigration expert is requesting for 20k cad from them for LMIA job.

He's planning to extend his visitor visa stay for another 6months inside Canada 'pls is this possible?'

Because I'm just confused, I don't know the kind of advice to give.....

Please guys your advice is needed, will just be doing screenshot of any advice from here and send to him.

Abeg help a confused brother o

Lord Jesus Christ!
Getting this LMIA job no be here oh if na like this
God on you alone oh
Fear just dey catch me like this 🤔

SweetJJ:
No. On a 4 year course (Phd). And I am a Sis not a bro 😁

😂 nairaland

Ilovemusicndart:
I’m planning on moving to a city where French is widely speaking and seek for a job , I’d like to go through study route but doesn’t have the resources to do that (financially)

Go for Quebec then

Aystar78:
Pls guys who is flying to Canada next month Kenya Airlines on September 19th,Muritala airport, am actually looking for a partner flying same day

How much for the ticket ?

SweetJJ:
Please point me to the law.

This is not true. You can always reapply immediately for canada visas.

Most things got online might not be true so you need to ask someone with experience but got what I said online

Phemos:
It's not true
It's stated in the refusal letter
Applying immediately is allowed
There is no such law that u re quoting wen it comes to Canada visit visa

Here

Josy18ng:
He was told he doesn't have a legitimate business in Canada . So he decided to put in again for tourist visa since conference visa application didn't work out ..

You have to give at least 6months gap before reapplying
That’s what the law said

oluayebenz:
I hope you have booked your ticket?

Don't wait till you have less than 6 months on that passport.

Sure thanks for ya concern

Mis3man:
Well said one thing is sure everyone have different story to tell on their journey to the abroad some had a very soft path even though they had thought it was going to be very difficult when they get their other thought it was going to be very soft when they land but had to face very taught situation. The thing is the story is never the same for me I see whatever move a make towards my sittling in Canada as investment for my children unborn. The story is never the same for everybody but u will never know ur own story until u land in CANADA some despite their plans got there and life was still unbearable

Story always differs sure but much info always make it a little bit easier
What I mean is that facing something you know is differ from facing something you don’t even know it exist
All these info both the scary and lovely ones are important to me at least to make me stand more strong and face whatever I may see there
So I will proudly say I love it here
Thanks to everyone and please don’t hesitate to give us more info
I really appreciate

Emmafe:
Bro what you’re saying is 100% fact but your presentation is harsh n I understand sha, truth is always bitter. You know how naija is nah, ppl just want to escape. I will continue to say this, please plan well o. I’m on work permit rn via spouse, I know how many jobs I’ve applied to n interviews I’ve done. I’m relax bcoz my stay isn’t attached to any employer. I was checking indeed jobs I applied to yesterday, more than 5k ppl applied to dos jobs too. People won’t tell you the reality of things, if vv to work permit is your plan try to have school as backup just incase. I’m still yet to see anyone get LMIA sha, d guy I met here is already activating scul path, d money they charged him for lmia choke. People with diff story sha, also try to link up, information is key here.

Life is good here I won’t lie, as job never show sef I’m still liking it here. That’s bcox I’m not under pressure o n I’ve plan my journey here before I even left naija. Once I can secure a job I’m very sure life will get more better. God help us all.

🤔

I think my case is different here guys listen up please
Applied for this VV in 2021 when I came back from UAE hoping that it will come out after 6months or thereabout but unfortunately it didn’t, I waited and waited but didn’t see any sign of visa approval so I moved on with my normal hustle
I was surprised when I got message from my agent that it have been approved thou he didn’t send me the message early, the 30days window is remaining 3days when he sent me the massage and the letter stated that they can’t give you visa more ya passport validation and guys i have only but 8-9months left in my passport and at this point of time I can’t go for the renewal because of the deadline, so I was left with no choice than to submit my passport
Hold and behold guys I got only but 1yr visa and that 1yr is remaining exactly that 8months on my passport
Guys this is the problem now, I don’t intend coming back after traveling by God’s grace, will this disturb me from getting LMIA job, will they reject me because of the short period in my passport? Can I renew it before coming or do I stand any chance to renew it in there while the process of LMIA is going on
Please your sincere advise
What are the chances in this my case guys ?

MrALIVE:
do you mean the application ID or courier tracking number?

Tracking ID NO

Jaymzee:
I am also experiencing same, mine is in the 4th week now. The last email i got 10 days ago stated that the passport has left ircc to abuja vfs and on its way to lagos.. since then no collection email

Did ya get any tracking number? If yes go to vfs and get ya passport

cadno:
Bros thanks for the update, buy here is another point you miss. I am currently on Visitor's Visa in Canada, I inquired to apply to Truck driving schools , they both told me that I must have my "G" License first before I can apply to Truck driving school, even with their $13k CAD school fees ooo.

I told them I have over 10years experience in Driving, and just want to enter the Truck driving industry. They no reply me.

Now to get a "G" License, you need to get a G2 first ,( exempt or do exam to get G1 , that one na for entry level. ) then drive in Canada for 1year to get your "G" , before you enter Trucks.
Also na Indians full this truck driving work ooo ...on the road I de watch every truck that passes me to see who be the driver.. Honestly, na 99% Indians de drive them .

So saying just come to Canada on Visitors Visa and enter truck driving na Lie.!!!!! I am here now August 13, 2023.

I have gained valuable information on this forum so I am helping someone with current information at my disposal..thanks

Nawaoo the sh*t is getting real these days
What’s your plan nah, any other option for ya ? Thanks for this update bro
Blessings

Kennyg290:
It depends on the type of labour market you belong to also how you are financially buoyant to survive in Canada but try Alberta.

The truth is that this visa came out by a sudden, I didn’t know they will later approve this visa, could you believe I applied for this visa in 2021 that’s when I went for biometrics
It came out by sudden so no much cash on me
I know that it’s damn cost in Toronto but I think it will be little bit cheaper in Alberta
Talking about labour market, any means of survival at the main time
The only work I know is hydro blasting then little business we manage for survival here in Naija( you know how the hustle is nah)

Nazonly:
Please I have a question on behalf of a friend who went to Canda on a visitor's visa. Whilst his visitor's visa application was still in progress, he applied for a study permit because he said the vv was taking too much time and study permit might come out faster. However, his vv came out first and he decided to travel to Canada. Just last Friday, he got a passport request for his study permit, yet he is already in Canada. What should he do? Does he need to travel back home to submit his passport?

If he’s already in let him continue the process right there than coming back to submit it
I don’t know much thou but he should seek advice from people around
I mean experienced guys

Kennyg290:
It depends on the type of labour market you belong to also how you are financially buoyant to survive in Canada but try Alberta.

Blessings bro
I really appreciate

Kennyg290:
It's for all jobs that require foreign workers. Some jobs don't need LMIA but too bad fot VV holder

Okay thanks so much
I have another question please, which of the province will you advise a newbie to land I mean province that’s little bit cheaper and also good in terms of job market

Kennyg290:
If it's LMIA job,then u don't need to pay. Just that some agents collect so much from people to link them to job wt LMIA.

Hmmmm okay cool
But can I get such job on the internet and is LMIA job only for professionals like doctors and co ?

Nbv1:
When you come online to tell people the real truth, most won’t believe and they see it as discouragement which is why those who really live in canada don’t advice people that much, read above someone already telling me why I haven’t come home. I am blessed already before coming here but the reality is naira is different from dollars. I have business making 8million plus yearly in Nigeria also real estate. The truth is since I came here, it’s difficult to save same 8million plus per year due to huge bills in canada and that’s the truth. Also I have to work very hard over 40 hours a week . I don’t work for no one in nigeria , here is different. What if I was desperate like others and sold all my houses and shut down my business just to move here and then face reality.

If you are doing okay back home and making millions and think you can double more on the long run , then canada is not for you. If you know you have nothing much going for you in nigeria and you are just starting life then you can come and see things first, if you can cope then you stay in canada and start afresh. Agent will leave you stranded, don’t rely on them. Most of them operate using word of mouth. Do not sell anything to come here, I repeat, do not sell any valuable things to come here.

If you can setup a business here in canada it’s good because most people who make it real good here don’t work for anyone , they do their own business or run services.

For those coming here with a visit visa, it’s going to be real tough for you and that’s the truth unless you come in with huge money to either convert to LMIa or study visa which is very expensive. LMIa can cost you between 18k cad to 27k cad . So you need to plan very well before coming here and make sure you have accommodation plans. Winter is coming and it will be very cold, you won’t be able to go outside frequently during winter.

My bills a month is over 1800 dollars despite how I manage my funds. Rent alone take up huge bills here, when you deduct bills from monthly pay after tax, how much is left. That’s why it’s difficult to save money here. Before you make that move you must have a plan and most importantly funds.

Can I dm you please ?

Nbv1:
When you come online to tell people the real truth, most won’t believe and they see it as discouragement which is why those who really live in canada don’t advice people that much, read above someone already telling me why I haven’t come home. I am blessed already before coming here but the reality is naira is different from dollars. I have business making 8million plus yearly in Nigeria also real estate. The truth is since I came here, it’s difficult to save same 8million plus per year due to huge bills in canada and that’s the truth. Also I have to work very hard over 40 hours a week . I don’t work for no one in nigeria , here is different. What if I was desperate like others and sold all my houses and shut down my business just to move here and then face reality.

If you are doing okay back home and making millions and think you can double more on the long run , then canada is not for you. If you know you have nothing much going for you in nigeria and you are just starting life then you can come and see things first, if you can cope then you stay in canada and start afresh. Agent will leave you stranded, don’t rely on them. Most of them operate using word of mouth. Do not sell anything to come here, I repeat, do not sell any valuable things to come here.

If you can setup a business here in canada it’s good because most people who make it real good here don’t work for anyone , they do their own business or run services.

For those coming here with a visit visa, it’s going to be real tough for you and that’s the truth unless you come in with huge money to either convert to LMIa or study visa which is very expensive. LMIa can cost you between 18k cad to 27k cad . So you need to plan very well before coming here and make sure you have accommodation plans. Winter is coming and it will be very cold, you won’t be able to go outside frequently during winter.

My bills a month is over 1800 dollars despite how I manage my funds. Rent alone take up huge bills here, when you deduct bills from monthly pay after tax, how much is left. That’s why it’s difficult to save money here. Before you make that move you must have a plan and most importantly funds.

Can I ask a question? Let’s assume I found a company that will help me change my visa to working visa, will I be the one to also pay for it ?
Wanna know all these because I don’t have enough at hand

Nbv1:
When you come online to tell people the real truth, most won’t believe and they see it as discouragement which is why those who really live in canada don’t advice people that much, read above someone already telling me why I haven’t come home. I am blessed already before coming here but the reality is naira is different from dollars. I have business making 8million plus yearly in Nigeria also real estate. The truth is since I came here, it’s difficult to save same 8million plus per year due to huge bills in canada and that’s the truth. Also I have to work very hard over 40 hours a week . I don’t work for no one in nigeria , here is different. What if I was desperate like others and sold all my houses and shut down my business just to move here and then face reality.

If you are doing okay back home and making millions and think you can double more on the long run , then canada is not for you. If you know you have nothing much going for you in nigeria and you are just starting life then you can come and see things first, if you can cope then you stay in canada and start afresh. Agent will leave you stranded, don’t rely on them. Most of them operate using word of mouth. Do not sell anything to come here, I repeat, do not sell any valuable things to come here.

If you can setup a business here in canada it’s good because most people who make it real good here don’t work for anyone , they do their own business or run services.

For those coming here with a visit visa, it’s going to be real tough for you and that’s the truth unless you come in with huge money to either convert to LMIa or study visa which is very expensive. LMIa can cost you between 18k cad to 27k cad . So you need to plan very well before coming here and make sure you have accommodation plans. Winter is coming and it will be very cold, you won’t be able to go outside frequently during winter.

My bills a month is over 1800 dollars despite how I manage my funds. Rent alone take up huge bills here, when you deduct bills from monthly pay after tax, how much is left. That’s why it’s difficult to save money here. Before you make that move you must have a plan and most importantly funds.

Thanks a lot brother

Viking07:
I forgot to add. There are Nigerians here who are genuinely ready to help those stranded without accommodations. In fact there is one igbo woman here. She and her husband dey run one shelter for Africans only.

If you’re coming with no place to stay. I can link you up with them. Instead of paying $400/day for hotel. Use this one find your feet. ✌️

This will be nice bro 😎
I will send you inbox let’s chat

Hmmmm I know quite alright that it’s not easy anywhere, nothing good comes easy we all know that
One of the reason why we are here is that we knew that it’s not easy thats we are here seeking for advice
If you’re already in please and please if you have any info to give to ya guys that wanna migrate too please give us
We will appreciate it all
Most info I got online are not the same as the ones I got here, first hand info is always needed in everything we do
My guys VV is already out and mine will be out soon by Gods grace
Please I really need info as I don’t have anyone in there to give me that
The agent that helped me get this visa promised to link me up with someone in there already but he have been backing off since recent, he doesn’t reply my messages anymore
So am like someone that’s stranded but God will help me out
Please I need help guys 🙏🏻

God will help us all
Can someone answer my question up there
Which province will you advise a newbie to land
At least less expensive province
How about Alberta and Manitoba?
Anyone residing in these two province

Anyone living in Manitoba ? Based on what I got online, it’s a little bit cheaper right there
How true is this and will it be cool for newcomers ?