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We'll be homeschooling our kids till they reach college age.We have a 16-month-old and one underway.Here in Edmonton, we have some homeschooling co-ops.I'll be using the one in my church when time comes.

Enculer2:
For those with kids, what are you doing for tomorrow's protest?

Are you homeschooling them tomorrow?

https://dailycitizen.focusonthefamily.com/canadians-protest-lgbt-indoctrination-in-schools-with-1-million-march-4-children-on-september-20/


There are protests against LGBT indoctrination tomorrow.

Foe those with experience? What did you do?

Not trying to defend ripping people off.But $2k for 2 two bedroom *furnished* basement sounds reasonable to me.We would have definitely gone for this option if we found any one available when we landed in Calgary 4months ago.Instead,we rented a two br basement airbnb at $120 a day,which would have costed us over $3k a month.We ended up leaving Calgary after 2weeks for Edmonton,but I would have gladly stayed longer in Calgary to find a place for more time had we found this type of affordable short term rental.

olalekan9320:
Renting out a basement for 2000 dollars in Calgary where the average rent for main floor is between 1400 and 1900 is crazy. You know nobody who's already here for more than 6 months would rent that despite the very crazy rental market. You just want to take advantage of new immigrants because you know they are the only one who would rent that and I like the fact that you kuku just focus on them , forgetting that you were one

He no concern me sha to each his own

Thank you for the well articulated breakdown.I'm definitely in no way considering going back,but just somewhat worried about the what-ifs of not finding a job when need arises.Curious what your field of expertise is.

Enculer2:
I will try to summarise here and hopefully it will help people who are planning to land Canada. These are purely my opinions based on researches I have carried out and personal experiences I have lived. In the end, you need a reference and you can then compare Canada based on your reference and what people are saying. Anyone who would listen to people in order to decide probably has not thought of things carefully. There is long term thinking and short term thinking. Many people I see do short term thinking for Canada.

This is my reference. I have Nigerian, UK (Scotland and England), French work experience and in the last couple of years have carefully considered UK/France/Canada. Even after getting PR confirmed last year, it was still 50-50 on whether to go to Canada. We visited Canada a couple of times and went back to the UK a few times to get a feel for things. If you were not in Canada, where would you have been?

These following resources/contacts helped me with motivation, focus, jobs, information on life in Canada and info on UK vs Canada or Canada vs France.

- LinkedIN networking
- Preparing for my professional certification/recognition in Canada.
- British Expats In Canada (facebook group)
- Les Français au Canada (facebook group)
- French in Toronto
- Jim Rohn, Brian Tracy and Stephen Covey's tapes over and over
- Old classmates living in Canada with successful careers
- TEF Community on nairaland (ever grateful to the lady that shared her prep my future access. Cannot remember her name)
- Avoiding negative people on the social web
- Aligning with positive people on the web.
- Avoiding youtube videos like "Top 10 reasons why people are leaving Canada" No. 1 Canada is cold (people have gotta be dumb not to have known that become coming here). No. 2 Canada is lonely (Really? No. Rather, they are boring). No. 3 No jobs in Canada (Not accurate!) No 4 Canada is expensive (True, but so are many other countries) etc. I watched a few of them out of curiosity but stopped when I discovered that it was basically desperate youtubers churning out the same garbage (nothing new, nothing innovative, just copy and paste). I rather focussed on videos of success stories - you attract what you focus on.

You have done well by coming to Canada with your family. Congrats. Now, you need to stay focussed.

Stephen Covey said “All things are created twice “There’s a mental or first creation, and a physical or second creation to all things. Create a positive future in Canada for you and your family. “Abraham Lincoln said: ‘The best way to predict the future is to create it'.

You are the right place in Canada. If I had to pick between Nigeria, Scotland, England, France and Canada using the KWINK analysis by Brian Tracy, I would pick Canada again and again.

PM for more positivity if you want and if you want to sharpen the saw.

Hi guys, it's weekend let's have this discussion.

So I've been here for close to 4months with my wife and son.My pregnant wife does a WFH call centre job but I'm not yet working.I'm self studying and hoping to start applying for IT jobs(cloud computing) in November coming from a non-IT background.I still have my online gig which makes me about $1500/month currently.What we earn is sufficient for us,and we are happy.I was doing extremely well back home with lots of investments but we decided to make the move for lots of mostly non-financial reasons.We absolutely have no regrets over our move.

However,we have been seeing so much negativity, bitter complains and outright vilification of how bad Canada is on Tiktok/IG/Facebook and this is making us a little worried.Do any of you regret your move? What percentage would you estimate of Nigerians who couldn't make it here migrating LEGALLY(PR, student to PR, Work visa)? Any thoughts?

You can,but your chances are lower.Follow the resources pinned on the Express Entry section to find the procedure,or go to Canadian official immigration website to check full info.You can aswell watch this video.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYrBE5e8sYw

Do your research.Nothing secret about it.

onuwaje:
Thanks does this mean i cannot apply for any program atall?

Thanks for sharing. Did you purchase on Aliexpress of something|? I'm planning to get furniture sets from China and I'm wondering how importing will look like with procedures and taxes.

Enculer2:
I should have taken one yesterday. So yesterday we went to customs in Mississauga to sign for our furniture and other belongings that arrived Saturday night in a container. The process was easier than I thought. The good thing is that PR holders do not get to pay for customs duties if they declare their 'goods to follow' so it was a relief for me.

Also I hope you guys use the Canoo app. You get to visit a host of locations free of charge as permanent residents. We have visited the Toronto zoo a couple of times with the whole family and only pay for parking (15 CAD). A visit to the zoo for us family without the app is like 80 CAD or there about.

We will make some dashcams......

Salaam.

You did great,except that it seems you messed up on the Reading section.From every indication you can do much better,and the score you had on Reading was just an odd occurrence.I advise you retake it.You'll get that golden score.It'll do so much good to your whole journey.

onuwaje:
Hello all i got a 7.5 band in Ielts GT

What immigration program can i apply for

I doubt anyone can get EE at this age unless the person isn't the principal applicant(younger spouse) or trade/specific profession or PNP to EE.At age 43, you only get 17points for age. No matter how much you have in IELTS, or highest education or work experience or even a sibling in Canada.At best low 400s in points.There's a job offer or PNP somewhere to crank up that score, or the just recently introduced specific draws(like bilingualism) for it to work.

Most 43year olds will hardly meet these requirements.

Enculer2:
When you say "big pass EE" please mention her age. I know people who got EE at 43 years. Unless you are telling us that she is way older than 43. If someone can get it at 43, it is possible for someone older if they meet other requirements.

Yes, the older you get, the more difficult it is but they are by no means out of it.

Tricia14:
Hello house,
Are women paid during maternity leave in Canada?

It depends if you have completed the minimum required number of working hours needed to receive maternity leave benefits prior to birth. Each city(not every city in each province has same requirement) has its own specific number. For ex in Calgary it's 665Hrs of work which equates to 4months of a 40Hr/week work.In Edmonton it's 700Hrs.

You can find specific data here:
https://srv129.services.gc.ca/rbin/eng/rates_cur.aspx

Viking07:
getting an accommodation in Edmonton is easier that Calgary??

Much easier and cheaper. There's also a better community feel or living in Edmonton than Calgary from my little time of observation. Edmonton is slower.I feel you don't need to push yourself too much to make a good living here.

sirabbey:
Congratulations on your landing. May Maple land favour you and yours.

Out of curiosity, why are you mulling moving back to Calgary knowing fully well that things are cheaper in Edmonton as well as the cost of living being lower in Edmonton?

Thank you.
Actually I'm pretty good with Edmonton and we have an excellent church community here.I would only leave for Calgary if I get a convincingly high paying on-site job there.Calgary's more beautiful,but the rental situation was crazy.Each rental we checked on had tens of people on the waiting list and requirements were so high we wouldn't qualify.Our place here in Edmonton is atleast 25% cheaper than we could possibly find in Calgary.

valjebs:
I just saw that you’re moving to Calgary. My family and I are based in Calgary and we’ve been here for over 24 years now. Do let me know if you need any assistance in settling in Calgary once you arrive. Also my church offers free settlement services and provides assistance with securing accommodation and help with resume for job search. Let me know if you need more details.

So sorry I only saw this today.We came to Calgary(end of May) but couldn't find an accomodation for two weeks so we moved to Edmonton.All is good here, my wife has found a job, and with my online gig we are pretty comfortable.However I'm in search for a job in cloud computing preferably remote, but it's hard to come by.Rarely any decent tech jobs here,and I'm open to moving back to Calgary if I can find a very well paid on-site job.

Hello everyone;
Can I use my UBA visa card to do an ATM withdrawal while in Canada? If yes any limits of the amount one can withdraw at once?

Hello everyone;
Can I use my UBA visa card to do an ATM withdrawal while in Canada? If yes any limits of the amount one can withdraw at once?

Any recommendations for affordable cloud computing *live* training be it on-site(Calgary) or online-specifically Amazon Web Services?
Also any advice for a beginner in this field?
P.S: Already started a Udemy AWS practitioner course,but I feel a live training will benefit me much better.

ishift:
FOR NEWCOMERS (PR VISA-COPR OR STUDENT VISA) COMING TO CALGARY:
We understand that moving to a new country can be both exciting and overwhelming. That's why we have created this guide specifically tailored to help you settle down in Calgary.
Whether you have just landed or are planning to come to Calgary, this guide contains all the information you need to make the transition smooth. From finding accommodation and employment to learning about the local culture and customs, we've got you covered.
Even if you're not coming to Calgary but to another city in Canada, you'll still find most of the information in this guide useful.
We hope this guide will be a valuable resource for you as you start your new life in Canada. Welcome to Calgary, and we wish you all the best!
You can download a copy of the guide here:
https://www.nca-calgary.com/newcomer-assistance-program/
We also have a dedicated WhatsApp group to help you settle down in your new home.
To join the Nigerian newcomers group on WhatsApp:

PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO "newcomers@nca-calgary.com" with your:
1.Name
2.Date of arrival or estimated date of arrival
3.Whatsapp contact
4.Where you got this information
This initiative is being organized by the Nigerian Canadian Association of Calgary (NCAC) to help newcomers feel welcomed and supported as they start their new lives in Canada.
We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our vibrant community in Calgary.
NCAC WEBSITE
https://g.co/kgs/KHfkdu

Wow.
Is this exclusively for Nigerians?

Hi guys,
Will be in Calgary by the end of the month,God willing.I need a 3bedroom house/townhouse/basement starting June 1st.No pets, no smoking.
Family of three.Willing to pay 3months+1month damage deposit upfront.1year lease atleast.
Budget $1800-2200 with utilities.The cheaper the better.

Pearlyfaze:
Hi Guys, thank you for all the informations you are giving here for free.
Please I have some questions.
We are in the UK been here since 2021. But I have continous urge to go to Canada. With this new Nova Scotia Nursing Board Registration, I am thinking of using this to come in. But I have fears.
Will Canada be better than the UK for us.
My wife is a Nurse and I am a Business Analyst.
In fours time we will get our ILR aka PR at a fee of £10k.
From my research and understanding, assuming we enter Canada this year with work permit, we will be getting PR earlier at $1400 Canadian Dollars.

I need someone to help with information on life in Nova Scotia. I will really appreciate facts on cost of rent for a 3-4 bedroom flat/house.
Schooling for children and Family values.
Tax and bills.

Both myself and wife gets taxed 40% and when we return home with the 60%, we will pay Local Government tax aka Council tax. Then after 5years of this taxing I will have to pay £10,000 for ILR aka PR na this one dey vex me pass.
Youkay have not been bad But that PR money dey vex me.
Please help.

I have no experience with any of the two countries above.Will be moving to Calgary in a few weeks time,having lived in China for 7yrs( great place,just not having favourable laws for longterm stay and lack of some freedoms).I think your choice of movement should weigh far above the PR fees.Because in the grand scheme of things,the PR fees are negligible compared to the longterm benefits you will get regardless which country you choose.So you need to weigh the pros and cons of both the UK and Canada, and thoroughly go through these with your wife.
There are already generalities between both countries that we all know.You have to dig deeper before deciding.

dbeautyful:
For student new comers in BC, you can take advantage of the promotional offer on the Koodo network: $40 for 20GB with speeds of Up to 100 Mbps
*Koodo is a sister company to Telus

$40 for a paltry 20GB internet in a month? That sounds crazy. How about wifi unlimited connection costs?

ednut1:
yes

Thank you!

Hi guys,I want to book a Turkish Airlines flight to Calgary.There's a 15hour layover at Montréal Airpot.Ethiopian Airlines has a similar cost but much less transit time,but I want a new experience as I have used Ethiopian Airlines many times before. My question is is it permitted to leave Montréal Airpot during the 15-hour transit time to go see friends/do some sight-seeing?

Thank you so much everyone who contributed in making our journey to PR a success.May the Lord richly bless you.

Category: FSW-O
NOC: 4031
ITA: October 12( CRS 537)
AOR: November 25th
BIL/MED: 7th Dec, completed 8th Dec
ADR: 7th Dec( IMM5475-Authorization to release information to spouse)
GU1: December 8th
No further GU
20th December raised PCC LOE by Webform
RFV: February 2nd 2023 from CPC Ottawa
PVO: CIO Sidney
SVO: CPC Ottawa
COR: Cameroon

No VRs
Family of 3

Passport submission: Friday 03/Feb/2023
Acknowledgement of Reception: Monday 06/02/2023
Counterfoil: 07/02/2023
Passport collection: 08/02/23

I'll be moving to Calgary, AB by the end of May, God willing.Will use the next 3months to prepare ourselves for the next phase of our lives

Onlineise:
Reading through the different posts and comments here, I must say a lot has changed and evolved since Part 1 of this thread. It’s been 5 years, of being a PR and now awaiting Citizenship callup. Started the whole journey on here, right from Part 1 of the thread. This is wishing you Ladies and Gents all the luck as you prepare your apps and patience as you await results.

As a way to give back, I live in Calgary, AB and work in 1 of the top banks as a Senior FA. Anybody landing and needing help with accommodation, transportation from airport and info on basic banking needs on landing can hit me up. I may be able to make referrals or recommendations. It’s pro bono as well.

Once again, all the best y’all.

Blessings for your kindness and congratulations on your successful journey.Please drop your email so we can reach out to you.Thank you.

PruGreat:
Just like those above me have said, if being close to immigrants is the main propeller to move to Airdrie, then you have more reasons to stay in Calgary.

When I was renting, my rent was cheaper here in Calgary than a comparable unit in Airdrie. I also spent less time commuting and do not think of evening hold-ups. And when buying a house, they don't build or sell for emotions, you get what you pay for, and you'll get something within your budget in Calgary.

Welcome in advance.

Thank you so much. Which areas of Calgary would you suggest for settlement? Young family of 3.

PruGreat:
Quiet, Neat, and early morning + closing time traffic to and fro Calgary. Houses were cheaper there last year but prices are dropping in Calgary already.

Thanks for your reply.Would you recommend it for a start for newcomers? I've been doing alot of research and I'm mostly choosing for its cheaper homes both for renting and buying.And I'm hoping commuting to and fro isn't too far from Calgary Downtown as I plan to open a business and don't want to be very far from immigrant population

cochtrane:
4. Start building projects, even if it means branching off of what some other people have done. This is important and is often the most effective way to learn.

5. Join communities and find motivation there. Try to join Nigerian communities, not foreign ones. Seeing the people you know (or feel you know) do things you want to do can be a great motivation. Besides, you can find a lot of collaboration opportunities there.

6. Keep practicing and don’t hesitate to start putting your CV out for internship positions. If you get interviews for such positions, be open and let them know your situation. Some may in fact take you up.

7. What I think is the God-level is going for a master’s degree in your field of choosing. Yes, having a master’s degree isn’t that important for the job market. But trust me, if you are able to complete a master’s degree in Canada or the US in an excellent University, you can do that job. Not only is the work intensive enough to set you straight, it also will help you a lot in your job applications. While employers may not be particular about a master's degree, it does set your CV apart from the others, especially if it is from an excellent university.

8. Above all, you should know that you are not alone here. Several people have accomplished exactly what you want to accomplish, so it’s not rocket science. Sorry to say, there’s nothing fantastic about it. You can do it just as many other people from varying backgrounds have done it. I can start counting off the top of my head now those who I know personally who have made this transition successfully and are flourishing in their field at the moment. You can’t imagine the feeling of accomplishment that comes with it.

9. Finally, never stop learning. No matter what you do, never for once fold your hands, sit down, and think you have arrived. Never ever stop learning.

Wowwwwww thank you so much for taking out your time to clarify,educate and expantiate for me.All screenshotted and saved and will commit to in the months ahead.

Actually,I'm leaning more towards front end dev but doubt how fruitful or necessary it is compared to software dev or backend.Infact,I already started HTML/CSS and JS but didn't complete the course but understood basics.I cannot underestimate the importance the importance of inclass learning especially as I have alot of intraday commitments.

Hi guys in the IT sector,I'd like to move to Calgary,Alberta as PR(already submitted application) next year with wife and 1year old son.I'm a mining engineer with no professional experience and have been a self employed trilingual(English/French/Chinese) international electronics dropshipper for 4.5years.I'm trying to lay down a settlement plan.I wish to implore your advice on what you could recommend for me as I wish to transition into IT.I do not want to work as a mining engineer.I'm 28,willing to get into software development then blockchain dev.Willing to withstand a year or two of hardship for training purposes.What type of survival jobs can I get into and also what study loan options are there?

Mauriss:
I salute una! I moved a month ago to Airdrie, AB. I haven't been able to find any good barber. My Airdrie people, any suggestions??

How's Airdrie? That's exactly where I'm looking to move to with my family next year.

I lived in China from 3rd September 2013 to 6th September 2020.
PCC states I had no offence in my time of stay from 26th September 2013 to 6th September 2020.So a 3weeks mistake.
I clocked 18 on 26th February 2014, and I am only obligated theoretically to provide PCC for my age after 18.
So you see there is a mistake on my PCC before I was 18 but this shouldn't be a problem according to IRCC rules.
I already submitted my application with a LOE.Already got BIL/MED.
Should I fear being rejected? If yes what do you suggest to do?

Hi everyone,
I lived in China from 3rd September 2013 to 6th September 2020.
China PCC states I had no offence in my time of stay from 26th September 2013 to 6th September 2020.So a 3weeks mistake.
I clocked 18 on 26th February 2014, and I am only obligated theoretically to provide PCC for my age after 18.
So you see there is a mistake on my PCC before I was 18 but this shouldn't be a problem according to IRCC rules.
I already submitted my application with a LOE.Already got BIL/MED.
Should I fear being rejected? If yes what do you suggest to do?

Ontarioo:
No. Only user interface and user experience design (UI/UX)

Modified: Data science is available now

Please add me to the UI/UX group.pm.

Hi guys,
Can I use an unregistered business as POF(unregistered hence no tax payments)?In this case, will proof of transactions be enough?
Note: I also have a registered fully operational business, but the POF I accumulated did not come from it.