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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Betterlife2018: 6:19pm On May 11, 2022
jayifeanyi1234:
Good day All,

Pls, will appreciate any advice on how to change my kids’ visiting visa to study permit.
Am in Canada on Study.

Thank you.

Except things have changed, in 2019 I was able to register my 2 children in school with visiting visa. All that was required was my documentation as their mother ( I was a graduate student then on study permit). I took them to the school board covering my community and they were given letter to the school close to my address. And that was all. No issues till we got PR.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by SlowlybtSurely: 3:51am On May 12, 2022
Babygirlll:
[quote author=@SlowlybtSurely post=110721578]

Hey slowlybtsurely, I really hope you would see this message. I recently got my PPR, and I chose St. Albert as where I'd be staying in Alberta (PNP). I'm really scared now because everyone around me is either going to Edmonton or Calgary. I saw where you mentioned that you were thinking about going to St. Albert some years back (2017) but I couldn't quote the message because the thread was closed. Please, I'd need any insight that you can give. Did you still move to St. Albert? You also mentioned that you were in the health section, I'm a Medical Laboratory Scientist too. Please, I would be looking forward to your response.(

Jesu! Sis, I don't even remember considering St. Albert that year oo cheesy Chai! We ended up in Toronto. I don't know anyone in St Albert but I read it's a lovely place to raise a family. Before now, many immigrants shunned smaller cities because of job opportunities, but that has significantly improved with the ability to work from home these days. If I were landing now, I'd probably head to a small town. Do not fret. Nigerians are everywhere and I'm sure they will have a community there. Do let me know what you want to know about the health sector. You could also DM. God speed.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by doxame: 11:55am On May 12, 2022
Hello People,

Trying to prepare for landing. Could someone please tell me if the prices listed on Ikea Canada and amazon.ca are in Canadian dollars or USD. The sites didnt specify the currency code of the dollar.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by miolad20(m): 12:49pm On May 12, 2022
They're usually CAD except specifically stated.

doxame:
Hello People,

Trying to prepare for landing. Could someone please tell me if the prices listed on Ikea Canada and amazon.ca are in Canadian dollars or USD. The sites didnt specify the currency code of the dollar.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by tatik: 10:14pm On May 12, 2022
kanyin10:
pls who is in saskatoon or going. I need accommodation pls

I also need accommodation and a recommendation of a good elementary school for my children in grades 1 and 3
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ciwi: 8:40am On May 13, 2022
Dear All,
Please at what point is profile locked from expiring? Is it at ITA or AOR? I asked this question on the express entry thread and got 2 opposing answers, so please for those who have gone through the process, which is it?
Thank you
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Papapa1234: 12:34pm On May 13, 2022
Pls can someone who is coming into Canada on study permit start a business..like the way we do in Nigeria,rent a store and start a business.

Also what type of apartment fits someone who is coming with kids..

Thank you

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by GraciousWords: 1:44pm On May 13, 2022
ciwi:
Dear All,
Please at what point is profile locked from expiring? Is it at ITA or AOR? I asked this question on the express entry thread and got 2 opposing answers, so please for those who have gone through the process, which is it?
Thank you

Profiles expire after 1 year in the pool.

If you get ITA before the 1 year mark and accept it, then you leave the pool and no longer have a profile, instead what you have is the beginning of an application.

If you decline your ITA, you return back to the pool.

If you do nothing, your profile is removed from the pool at expiry of the ITA. Pls read page 1 of the express entry thread where this is explained in detail with links to the relevant IRCC webpage https://www.nairaland.com/6829885/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled#107239717

For details about when your actual details e.g. CRS, age, IELTS are locked (at ITA or AOR) read FAQ 27, 28 and 29 of page 1 of the Express Entry thread where it is explained in detail, again with links to the relevant IRCC webpage.

All the best!

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by 19CannyMum: 2:57pm On May 13, 2022
Papapa1234:
Pls can someone who is coming into Canada on study permit start a business..like the way we do in Nigeria,rent a store and start a business.

Also what type of apartment fits someone who is coming with kids..

Thank you

Students can rent a store and start a business. Just be careful and clear on what you need to convert that study permit into PR. Most pathways demand work experience, and some pathways blacklist self employment.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 3:19pm On May 13, 2022
Papapa1234:
Pls can someone who is coming into Canada on study permit start a business..like the way we do in Nigeria,rent a store and start a business.

Also what type of apartment fits someone who is coming with kids..

Thank you
can you run a business/ store with 20 hours a week Make una dey fear God .

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Papapa1234: 4:54pm On May 13, 2022
lol..pls if I may ask apart from thepurpose of fending for myself..is there any other reason why the 20 hour work is important..cos of course my program comes with a coop and I will most definitely work..
ednut1 post=11279577tncn6:
can you run a business/ store with 20 hours a week Make una dey fear God .
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Papapa1234: 4:55pm On May 13, 2022
thanks I get it
19CannyMum:


Students can rent a store and start a business. Just be careful and clear on what you need to convert that study permit into PR. Most pathways demand work experience, and some pathways blacklist self employment.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 4:58pm On May 13, 2022
Papapa1234:
lol..not all of us want the 20 hour work..as a matter of fact my program has coop..will most defo work after my program except the 20 hour work is important for PR..but if it's for the purpose making money to fend for myself..not all of us want the 20 hour work
working above 20 hours during school season has consequences thats what i mean. And it affects pr application after. Realistically can you run a business with 20 hours a week

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Papapa1234: 5:04pm On May 13, 2022
I may have to rephrase..
I do not intend to work for 20 hours talk more of working extra..
I am asking that,is it compulsory to do the 20 hour work?.. if I don't work while schooling.. are there consequences?
My program comes with a coop and I am aware that I have to work with my coop
But for the 20 hour work..must I work while schooling?
ednut1:
working above 20 hours during school season has consequences thats what i mean. And it affects pr application after. Realistically can you run a business with 20 hours a week

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 5:12pm On May 13, 2022
Papapa1234:
I may have to rephrase..
I do not intend to work for 20 hours talk more of working extra..
I am asking that,is it compulsory to do the 20 hour work?.. if I don't work while schooling.. are there consequences?
My program comes with a coop and I am aware that I have to work with my coop
But for the 20 hour work..must I work while schooling?
of course not. Was referring to the business you were talking about o. Business na work too lol
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ciwi: 5:33pm On May 13, 2022
GraciousWords:


Profiles expire after 1 year in the pool.

If you get ITA before the 1 year mark and accept it, then you leave the pool and no longer have a profile, instead what you have is the beginning of an application.

If you decline your ITA, you return back to the pool.

If you do nothing, your profile is removed from the pool at expiry of the ITA. Pls read page 1 of the express entry thread where this is explained in detail with links to the relevant IRCC webpage https://www.nairaland.com/6829885/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled#107239717

For details about when your actual details e.g. CRS, age, IELTS are locked (at ITA or AOR) read FAQ 27, 28 and 29 of page 1 of the Express Entry thread where it is explained in detail, again with links to the relevant IRCC webpage.

All the best!
You are the best! Thank you. My profile expires July 12th and we’re anticipating a draw on the 6th. Best to wait and see if I’d be invited to cos of tie breaking rule
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by maziude: 5:41am On May 14, 2022
Papapa1234:
Pls can someone who is coming into Canada on study permit start a business..like the way we do in Nigeria,rent a store and start a business.

Also what type of apartment fits someone who is coming with kids..

Thank you

No, you can’t. You are only allowed to work 20 hrs/ week. Starting a business is not part of it.

Your purpose is study; when you are done school and have a a work permit/PR you can do whatever you like.

Tell village pipu say you no Dey house.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by maziude: 5:46am On May 14, 2022
ednut1:
working above 20 hours during school season has consequences thats what i mean. And it affects pr application after. Realistically can you run a business with 20 hours a week

PR? You Dey go far sef .

Some folks were caught working above 20 hrs/week when they applied for PG work permit … let’s just say the rest is history.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by scoopmakoko: 8:32am On May 14, 2022
Please is there any group for singles that have landed or are about to land? Kindly share links if you have any
Thanks
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 10:54am On May 14, 2022
scoopmakoko:
Please is there any group for singles that have landed or are about to land? Kindly share links if you have any
Thanks
grin better to go on dating apps ( hinge and bumble) . If you are a new comer till you get a good paying job most Nigerian babes wont even talk to you hahahaha
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by oluayebenz: 11:38am On May 14, 2022
scoopmakoko:
Please is there any group for singles that have landed or are about to land? Kindly share links if you have any
Thanks

WhatsApp group for singles shocked

Enter mall and walk to any babe nah

If na kongi, massage with happy ending plenty for canal nah

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by oluayebenz: 11:40am On May 14, 2022
ednut1:
grin better to go on dating apps ( hinge and bumble) . If you are a new comer till you get a good paying job most Nigerian babes wont even talk to you hahahaha

cheesy cheesy cheesy

Those ones don't date without benefit

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 12:33pm On May 14, 2022
oluayebenz:


cheesy cheesy cheesy

Those ones don't date without benefit
lol if you con get good job be ready to spend big .diners at expensive restaurants twice a week, 3 vacations in a year, you will help with rent in those expensive downtown condos hahahaha.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Papapa1234: 1:52pm On May 14, 2022
ok thank you
ednut1:
of course not. Was referring to the business you were talking about o. Business na work too lol
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Papapa1234: 1:52pm On May 14, 2022
lol..thank you
maziude:


No, you can’t. You are only allowed to work 20 hrs/ week. Starting a business is not part of it.

Your purpose is study; when you are done school and have a a work permit/PR you can do whatever you like.

Tell village pipu say you no Dey house.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Afolavid: 2:27pm On May 14, 2022
ednut1:
lol if you con get good job be ready to spend big .diners at expensive restaurants twice a week, 3 vacations in a year, you will help with rent in those expensive downtown condos hahahaha.

Wahala dey ooh grin
Nah to dey single till eternity ooh cheesy

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by maziude: 6:35pm On May 14, 2022
Afolavid:


Wahala dey ooh grin
Nah to dey single till eternity ooh cheesy

Ednut no well … lol.

As long as you no reach there go Dey form abig, you go Dey fine. For discussion stage naim you go know the kind keke wey you want enter and set ground rules otherwise gobe…

If you no get money to go restaurant, clear the babe. No go Dey carry shoulder.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by canttedra: 3:18am On May 15, 2022
Abeg, I need some clarification on a few things. I moved to Canada recently from the US, but I have employment history in Nigeria.
When Canadian employers use third parties like Certn to conduct employment checks, do they contact our employers in Nigeria? I'm going through a background check right now which includes employment checks. My experience is a little overstated and I'm worried the employment check will reveal this. Should I be worried? As far as I can read from the website, they say they will contact the HR of the company.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 4:02am On May 15, 2022
Summer ti de

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by icehot: 10:10am On May 15, 2022
ednut1:
grin better to go on dating apps ( hinge and bumble) . If you are a new comer till you get a good paying job most Nigerian babes wont even talk to you hahahaha

Na wa oh...I just know Nigerian girls will be bougie.

How much pay would you consider as a good paying job? Is it relative to one's circumstances?

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