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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by signature2012(m): 7:24pm On Jul 15, 2022 |
Santino1: I flew to Nigeria with an expired passport few months ago.I am also in North America. Just make sure you book Ethiopian Airline.They were the only one who accepted to fly me. Mind you,if you are still a PR/ Green Card holder,make sure you have already plan on how to renew your Passport before you travel back.You can’t fly back with an expired Passport.If you have a dual Citizen,you are good. In addition,even though the Minister of Interior said you can travel to Nigeria with an expired Passport.When you get to arrivals,those crooks known as Immigration officer will still want to obtain you,just change your accent and let them know you have permission from Abuja to fly down.Don’t give them any shishi. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by plat02: 7:47pm On Jul 15, 2022 |
Hi Guys, I am looking for a short let apartment in Calgary between now and the end of September. I am looking to come back to Naija in September. Kindly reach out if there is any. It’s just me, no family here. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Santino1(m): 8:00pm On Jul 15, 2022 |
maziude: Thank you, Mazi. Appreciate your feedback. Crazy to think I'll have to fork out 150 dollar for a one -time travel document as a result of the embassy's incompetence but here we are. Thanks once again. CountVersailles: Thank you. The problem is I don't want to submit my Nigerian passport to the embassy and be stuck without it. There are numerous example on the Nigerian embassy thread on why this is just a bad idea because you don't have the new passport and your old one is stuck with the embassy. I think I'll rather wait until things clear up in Ottawa or just renew my passport while in Nigeria. fredoooooo: Oga fredoooooo, long time. I hope you and yours are doing well. Are you still the Italian spirits of Switzerland. Thanks for your suggestion. I think getting my passport renewed while in Nigeria seems like my best best at this time. signature2012: Thank you very much for this. I will definitely go this route. I have a Canadian passport so exiting Nigeria is not my worry but actually entering it. And thanks for the suggestion about navigating customs, I should be able to switch on my "agbero" accent on command. Thank you to everyone for your suggestions, I appreciate it. 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Santino1(m): 8:05pm On Jul 15, 2022 |
AirBay: With inflation currently running at almost 8%, you'll be incurring an asset depreciation of almost 5% (assuming inflation doesn't go higher). You are better off keeping your money in a piggy bank and looking at it everyday. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by AirBay: 8:11pm On Jul 15, 2022 |
Santino1: inflation will still catch up with it inside piggy bank with no interest 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by CountVersailles(f): 8:42pm On Jul 15, 2022 |
Santino1: You do not have to drop your passport after applying. But when you new passport is ready, you would have to mail the old one to them before collecting the new one. I also didn't drop my passport. I just captured. The wider problem is that the Nigerian embassy in Ottawa is running a passport black market, though many people are not aware of this. I have this on good authority. When the new passports come in, the corrupt handlers sell to the highest bidder at prices varying from 500-1000CAD, but you have to know some of their corrupt heads there to get on that list. This means there are less passports to go around for those on the real queue who have only paid 50CAD. It's sad, but the corruption taking place in that god-forsaken embassy is on a different level. This means they have vested interest in not seeing to the end of the booklet scarcity. 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by CountVersailles(f): 8:45pm On Jul 15, 2022 |
Santino1:I disagree. How's the uninvested money you are staring at in your piggybank escaping inflation if you don't use it immediately? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by fredoooooo: 9:45pm On Jul 15, 2022 |
@ Santino1 , we're all fine bro ,how are you too? Stay blessed |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Thatbae(f): 11:04pm On Jul 15, 2022 |
Hello All, Is there anyone here in Fredericton, New Brunswick or coming in soon looking for accommodation? Can we team up to get a place together. Please contact me on zullyken@yahoo.com Regards, 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 11:29pm On Jul 15, 2022 |
Santino1:you will still lose with piggy bank na lol |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 11:30pm On Jul 15, 2022 |
CountVersailles:shameful. Heard those who pay express are the ones getting it |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 11:32pm On Jul 15, 2022 |
canadaishome:just save your money and invest it in real estate. All these yeye investments will give you 30 dols ontop 30k � 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by maziude: 1:41am On Jul 16, 2022 |
ednut1: You are too generous |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by chuchucalgary: 11:26am On Jul 16, 2022 |
richie3384:Sadly, I don't. I hope you find one soonest |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by AirBay: 11:32am On Jul 16, 2022 |
ednut1: Imagine $500 on 100k for months o. Seems piggy bank is better. Better to get an apartment sef and use it for airbnb. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by portablesuzy: 1:07pm On Jul 16, 2022 |
thanks house @ Ednut and others WES Evaluation done . remaining hubby own hoping ASUU calls off strike soon ooooo. i appreciate u all |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by tundemk44: 1:37pm On Jul 16, 2022 |
Hello folks, I applied for US visitor visa in Toronto 2 months ago but i was refused. i am a PR holder. I have been issued b1/b2 visa back in Nigeria 2 times. my kids were born in USA and hospital fees were paid in full. I want to ask if anyone has been in my shoes and if they later issue the visa. Thanks in advance |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by CountVersailles(f): 1:42pm On Jul 16, 2022 |
tundemk44:How long after arrival did you apply? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Tyola(m): 2:38pm On Jul 16, 2022 |
blazetitov: Since your passport is expiring in less than a year, I will advise that you simply renew it in Nigeria before you start coming. Alternatively you may wish to book an appointment at the embassy before your arrival, ensure the appointment date falls within your second month of arrival (if you intend to leave your passport in the embassy), that way you can use your passport for all the processes that will require passport presentation within your first month of arrival. Do consider the need for you to travel to Ottawa for the renewal application and the protracted wait time. You may be lucky to get your passport ready within three months of application. Remember you also need to pay 50CAD (in the form of money order to the embassy) in addition to the regular passport fee you will pay online (108USD). Wishing you all the best 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by maziude: 2:46pm On Jul 16, 2022 |
tundemk44: You simply reapply again. Being a PR here doesn’t give you added advantage. Just apply again when you are ready. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 2:53pm On Jul 16, 2022 |
maziude:it does. Even students are getting it. The guy probably violated his visiting visa terms when they went to give birth then. Many people have been banned for this 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by blazetitov: 3:00pm On Jul 16, 2022 |
Tyola: Many thanks for your submission. I would have loved to renew it here, but i was told i can't start until September (i.e 6 months to expiry) and they will collect the old passport which has my travel visa on it which i am going to use in September. That has been the dilema. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by tracy0803409: 3:39pm On Jul 16, 2022 |
ednut1: Please @ednut1 does this child allowance apply to children of international student, thanks for your response |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by tracy0803409: 3:40pm On Jul 16, 2022 |
ednut1: Please what is gst/hst |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ednut1(m): 3:46pm On Jul 16, 2022 |
tracy0803409:why not check the ccb website I have no idea. I doubt students qualify |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by tracy0803409: 3:54pm On Jul 16, 2022 |
olasubomy: Please@Olasubomy is your Huawei phone still working in your present province, if yes what model is it pls, thanks for your response |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by olasubomy: 4:14pm On Jul 16, 2022 |
tracy0803409: Hi Tracy, yes still working perfectly. That's what i am currently using. Not ready to get into their phone plan stuff yet. Its Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by olasubomy: 4:31pm On Jul 16, 2022 |
blazetitov: I would have advised you try to wait a little while in Nigeria and get it done once and for all but dropping the expiring passport is not an option since that's where your visa is stamped. 1. You can go ahead and travel with your passport. You will sought it in Canada. The Nigerian Association in New Brunswick do collaborate with the Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa to assist Nigerians in the province who need to renew their passport. They just recently concluded an exercise but not sure when the next one will take place. Once you get to New Brunswick and join the WhatsApp group. You will be informed when they are going to start another exercise. 2. Another option is you starting the online process in Nigeria as some guys have advised and then you come and continue in Canada. You can weigh your options. All the best with classes! 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by blazetitov: 4:44pm On Jul 16, 2022 |
olasubomy: Thank you very much for your time. I appreciate that. I have decided to start the online process here (schedule an appointment & pay for the passport) then i will continue over there. Best regards. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by olasubomy: 4:47pm On Jul 16, 2022 |
tracy0803409: It is just a replica of our Nigerian VAT in layman's language. It is a tax levied on the price of the groceries we buy at each stage of the supply chain( production, distribution and consumption of those items). It is like an indirect tax because the consumer who pays the tax + purchased item differs from the person who remits this to Canadian Revenue Authorities. The customer pays the tax while the seller remits these taxes. However, the tax structure differs from province to province. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by signature2012(m): 5:20pm On Jul 16, 2022 |
blazetitov: No one has the right to collect your old expired Passport when you go for renewal. They only need to sight it when you go for capturing. When I did mine, they asked for it, showed them,got captured and left with my old Passport. I have the old and new one with me. If you really know your way, you can capture in September and get your new Passport before travelling(Rub palm). Nigerian Embassies abroad will make life frustrating for you when you want to renew. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by canadaishome: 5:47pm On Jul 16, 2022 |
ednut1: Great Thank you |
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