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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Juliusdaughter: 4:37pm On Apr 04, 2021
maziude:


Avoiding misrepresentation which may lead to ban.

IRCC says to notify them of change in circumstances and status. Marriage is one.
I want to notify them of marriage, but my situation is unique because we are both post AOR, what will happen to my application if he is the one adding me to his profile, and vise versa angry
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by maziude: 5:16pm On Apr 04, 2021
Juliusdaughter:

I want to notify them of marriage, but my situation is unique because we are both post AOR, what will happen to my application if he is the one adding me to his profile, and vise versa angry

You folks should notify them that you are married.

Also, calculate your scores and see what happens if you both add each other individually. And see where your score is at.

Better still, call or send webform and ask for directions.

Also, check out ‘canadavisa forum’, and ask there.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by bily(m): 5:28pm On Apr 04, 2021
maziude:


Thank you for this.

I keep telling people there are close substitutes here and at a cheaper rate. Why trouble yourself when you know you would be spending most of your life here?

Or rather, why risk fines and seizures when you can avoid it.

Example: They sell Milo for $3.99 at most superstores here (Walmart, Metro, Loblaws) and people still bring Milo. Like kilode shocked

They will tell you it's not like the naija milo grin

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Transformium: 6:16pm On Apr 04, 2021
Juliusdaughter:
What is the implications of adding a spouse when both of you are post AOR?
Except things have changed which I doubt, there are no implications of adding spouse post AOR.

Your score is locked post AOR. I added my spouse post COPR and the only thing I had to do was return my passport for a new COPR and submit the required documents for my spouse. Including all the required proof of marriage (Marriage certificate, pictures during the relationship etc).

Most importantly proof of funds needs to be adequately increased for you and your spouse.

The only implication here would be not notifying IRCC of your marriage which is definitely misrepresentation. So technically you only have one option, which is to notify IRCC.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Juliusdaughter: 6:32pm On Apr 04, 2021
Transformium:

Except things have changed which I doubt, there are no implications of adding spouse post AOR.

Your score is locked post AOR. I added my spouse post COPR and the only thing I had to do was return my passport for a new COPR and submit the required documents for my spouse. Including all the required proof of marriage (Marriage certificate, pictures during the relationship etc).

Most importantly proof of funds needs to be adequately increased for you and your spouse.

The only implication here would be not notifying IRCC of your marriage which is definitely misrepresentation. So technically you only have one option, which is to notify IRCC.
Thank you

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Kaykaykay1: 8:14pm On Apr 04, 2021
Hi,
I am new in Toronto, Canada and I was advised to read this read. It's been very informative and helpful. Pls I would like to be added to the Ontario group. I am still in quarantine and I would need some info once am out to settle down. THANKS
tey4tobyy8005:
Good day all, please who here stays in Mississauga Ontario, I have people who are new to the place and looking to connect with Nigerians in Mississauga. Thanks

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by maziude: 8:30pm On Apr 04, 2021
bily:


They will tell you it's not like the naija milo grin

grin grin grin ;DNa that one Dey off me
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Pleasant19: 8:45pm On Apr 04, 2021
bily:


They will tell you it's not like the naija milo grin

Personally I prefer the one they sell at superstore to the one from Naija. It reminds me of the quality milo we had when we were younger. Naija own just taste like sand, nothing rich or creamy about it.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by hayor2014(m): 9:42pm On Apr 04, 2021
Pleasant19:


Personally I prefer the one they sell at superstore to the one from Naija. It reminds me of the quality milo we had when we were younger. Naija own just taste like sand, nothing rich or creamy about it.

Me too.... It's so interesting that when I got used to the noodles here( no name brand - pack of 24 is less than 5 dollars) , the naija noodles now tasted funny in my mouth....plus that is 5 times the price of the the noodles here....

For me oooo.... Milo here tastes better than naija Milo, and it costs way less....

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by 6ftshort: 10:10pm On Apr 05, 2021
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by 6ftshort: 10:12pm On Apr 05, 2021
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Hey bro! Is your passport back from the UK yet?
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by 19CannyMum: 12:06am On Apr 06, 2021
hayor2014:


Me too.... It's so interesting that when I got used to the noodles here( no name brand - pack of 24 is less than 5 dollars) , the naija noodles now tasted funny in my mouth....plus that is 5 times the price of the the noodles here....

For me oooo.... Milo here tastes better than naija Milo, and it costs way less....

Yeah the naija one now tastes like cardboard (in the words of my cousin).

Especially for those of us with young children, there's no need clinging onto 'naija' stuff. So long as I do my best to ensure they can recognise and eat naija food, the milo they drink doesn't matter.

No frills sells starch. I saw palm oil there recently. They also sell semo, rice flour (two shinkafa), corn meal (tuwo masara). And walmart sells Egusi.

However I try to patronize African stores whenever prices are similar, just to support local business.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by JennyKadry2: 12:49am On Apr 06, 2021
Pee2Jay9:
Also, I have the plan of buying the following. Pls scrutinize my list and advice on any item that won't be allowed into Canada.

Small Bluetooth speaker
Electrical extension

Ogbono and Egusi
Several spices for peppersoup and stew
Crayfish, stock fish and various other dried fish
Rice, beans, garri
Dried pepper (not grinded)
Sachet Tomato, Knorr, curry, etc
Custard, and sugar.. I've heard that milk won't fly

Kindly scrutinize my list and advice what I should drop or what I should add to my luggage. I look forward to your kind responses. Thank you.

I don't live in Canada but your post here caught my attention. Bring everything(food related)you want to bring regardless if there is an abundance of same things in Canada.

I am one of those that left Nigeria many years ago and till date cannot eat noodles made here, or bouillon cubes that is not Knorr. I don't drink Milo and I don't buy sugar, so can't really say much about those ones but sugar is same everywhere so there might be no need for it

I have tried several bouillon cubes, noodles e.t.c and I can never get used to them so I end up going back to my knorr and naija noodles. I don't care if they costs me a arm and a leg, I wil buy them. I usually buy from Nigeria whenever I visit

If you end up liking their noodles in Canada or bouillon cubes then nothing spoil. If you don't, you have your Nigerian ones to fall back on.

I was advised not to bring some naija food ingredients and I listened to my advisors and regretted it cos then I ended up paying more to buy those same ingredients here cry

You won't really need Bluetooth speakers except it's one you own already and want to bring with you but no need buying one. You won't need extensions

All the best

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Datevilme: 11:24am On Apr 06, 2021
Please is there any WhatsApp or telegram group for IT professionals in Canada?

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by NaijaCanadian28: 1:28am On Apr 07, 2021
sontelme:
Hello my country people.

Please I am in Canada and would like to renew my passport before applying for work permit. It expires May 2022. Please am I able to renew it now and how can I get it done bikonu

Yes you can, just ensure you go with your study permit and enrolment letter ( you can also go with transcripts and any other documents you feel maybe needed) because they will ask for it. I did this too a few years back because I didn’t want to apply for PGWP twice since they will only give me for the validity of my passport .

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by sontelme: 6:17am On Apr 07, 2021
NaijaCanadian28:


Yes you can, just ensure you go with your study permit and enrolment letter ( you can also go with transcripts and any other documents you feel maybe needed) because they will ask for it. I did this too a few years back because I didn’t want to apply for PGWP twice since they will only give me for the validity of my passport .

Thank you so much. This is what I was looking for. I just sent you a dm please
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Dyolahh: 2:58pm On Apr 07, 2021
19CannyMum:


Yeah the naija one now tastes like cardboard (in the words of my cousin).

Especially for those of us with young children, there's no need clinging onto 'naija' stuff. So long as I do my best to ensure they can recognise and eat naija food, the milo they drink doesn't matter.

No frills sells starch. I saw palm oil there recently. They also sell semo, rice flour (two shinkafa), corn meal (tuwo masara). And walmart sells Egusi.

However I try to patronize African stores whenever prices are similar, just to support local business.

Is it sold as egusi or a different name and what section pls
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by NaijaCanadian28: 3:30pm On Apr 07, 2021
sontelme:


Thank you so much. This is what I was looking for. I just sent you a dm please

You’re welcome...I didn’t see your dm
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by sontelme: 5:17pm On Apr 07, 2021
NaijaCanadian28:


You’re welcome...I didn’t see your dm
oh I just sent again now. Please check. Thank you
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Cherrymia: 5:33pm On Apr 07, 2021
Yes oo,the bouillon cubes here are not the same.please buy enough of this!
JennyKadry2:


I don't live in Canada but your post here caught my attention. Bring everything(food related)you want to bring regardless if there is an abundance of same things in Canada.

I am one of those that left Nigeria many years ago and till date cannot eat noodles made here, or bouillon cubes that is not Knorr. I don't drink Milo and I don't buy sugar, so can't really say much about those ones but sugar is same everywhere so there might be no need for it

I have tried several bouillon cubes, noodles e.t.c and I can never get used to them so I end up going back to my knorr and naija noodles. I don't care if they costs me a arm and a leg, I wil buy them. I usually buy from Nigeria whenever I visit

If you end up liking their noodles in Canada or bouillon cubes then nothing spoil. If you don't, you have your Nigerian ones to fall back on.

I was advised not to bring some naija food ingredients and I listened to my advisors and regretted it cos then I ended up paying more to buy those same ingredients here cry

You won't really need Bluetooth speakers except it's one you own already and want to bring with you but no need buying one. You won't need extensions

All the best
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Cherrymia: 5:52pm On Apr 07, 2021
Please house,how is the day 10 covid test done?
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by NaijaCanadian28: 6:00pm On Apr 07, 2021
Dyolahh:


Is it sold as egusi or a different name and what section pls


Melon seeds...You can check Indian food section or international food section. I don’t know about other people but it tastes the same to me.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by 19CannyMum: 6:10pm On Apr 07, 2021
Dyolahh:


Is it sold as egusi or a different name and what section pls

I do my grocery shopping online so I sincerely don't know where it is in the store. This is it

Also check out this kpekere Grace Sweet Plantain Chips

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by King202: 12:57am On Apr 08, 2021
Hi All, does anyone know if there is a Toronto whatsapp group?
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Pleasant19: 7:54pm On Apr 08, 2021
PSA for people who are hoping to transfer their ACCA qualification to CPA. Unfortunately CPA is not renewing the MRA with ACCA.

If you are planning to apply through this route, please do so before April 30th.

This information is not on CPA website yet. My husband received an email from ACCA this morning informing him that they will no longer have an agreement with CPA after the current one elapses.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Kyrie2018: 10:53pm On Apr 08, 2021
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by orobs93(m): 2:05am On Apr 09, 2021
Please someone should link me up with telegram or WhatsApp group in Gta axis very urgent thanks and anybody looking for roommate?
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Pee2Jay9: 7:44am On Apr 09, 2021
Thank you all for responding to my enquiry about things to travel with. I've now established that I'm carrying anything that will be trashed at the airport, that one go pain me eh. Lolz.

I'll land at Toronto as POE and do my 3 days quarantine there before traveling to Regina to finish the 11 days on campus. Pls which means of transportation is the cheapest to use? Can I use a train or bus cos of my luggage? If it must be flight, are there logistics firms I can use to way bill my excess luggage instead of boarding with them? Kindly guide a newbie please. Thanks

PS - if you need a female roommate around university of Regina, please holla o. Gracias

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Pee2Jay9: 7:48am On Apr 09, 2021
Another matter is on driving. I have a valid Nigerian license and have just gotten my driving history to travel with. Please is there another document I'll need to enable start driving almost immediately? Kindly also give me an idea on average cost of the popular cars used for uber.

Biko don't be vexed by my plenty questions o, I'm trying to strategically plan the life ahead now. Thank you all for your anticipated responses.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 10:56am On Apr 09, 2021
Pee2Jay9:
Another matter is on driving. I have a valid Nigerian license and have just gotten my driving history to travel with. Please is there another document I'll need to enable start driving almost immediately? Kindly also give me an idea on average cost of the popular cars used for uber.

Biko don't be vexed by my plenty questions o, I'm trying to strategically plan the life ahead now. Thank you all for your anticipated responses.
depending on province, like in Ontario no drive tests for now due to covid. So you wont be able to drive immediately. 9ja licence allows you to drive 90 days in Ontario. For uber many use Hyundai or kia. Check d model years allowed on uber website and google prices.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by irijuola: 4:37pm On Apr 09, 2021
Kaykaykay1:
Hi,
I am new in Toronto, Canada and I was advised to read this read. It's been very informative and helpful. Pls I would like to be added to the Ontario group. I am still in quarantine and I would need some info once am out to settle down. THANKS

How did you make payment for your hotel quarantine and Airbnb from Nigeria. I'll be landing next week. Please explain

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