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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Agidipie: 2:08pm On Sep 10, 2023
I am still going through this "Canada digital nomad" . Don't know but it seems the program is on hold or..... I am yet to see explicit detail requirements and when it would start.. Those in Canada, have you gotten any info??
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by slydog(m): 2:38pm On Sep 10, 2023
goddyog:
Good afternoon everyone,

Please can a couple (without kids) survive in Canada on 10m for atleast 6month?

School fee for 1 year (outside the 10m) will be fully paid.

Flight ticket will not be from the 10m

Thanks.

Like they've said, you will struggle in places like Ontario and maybe Calgary-cos I saw a video of people lining up to inspect a condo apartment in Calgary, obviously rent will hut the roof- with that amount. But in Edmonton where I am, with that 10m you can rent a 2 bedroom for 1yr sef, better still u are a couple with no kids, one bedroom suitable, you will rent that one yr with little change. There are 1bedroom of $900- $1000
When I was renting, I paid $1350 for my two bedroom condo, and I have a friend who is currently paying $1300 for 3bedroom condo here in Edmonton. So location matters.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by goddyog: 3:44pm On Sep 10, 2023
We just want to start small (basically everything to leave naija)

We are looking at going through study route - a 2year diploma course, then build life from there so, no Toronto or big expensive cities
slydog:


Like they've said, you will struggle in places like Ontario and maybe Calgary-cos I saw a video of people lining up to inspect a condo apartment in Calgary, obviously rent will hut the roof- with that amount. But in Edmonton where I am, with that 10m you can rent a 2 bedroom for 1yr sef, better still u are a couple with no kids, one bedroom suitable, you will rent that one yr with little change. There are 1bedroom of $900- $1000
When I was renting, I paid $1350 for my two bedroom condo, and I have a friend who is currently paying $1300 for 3bedroom condo here in Edmonton. So location matters.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by slydog(m): 5:53pm On Sep 10, 2023
goddyog:
We just want to start small (basically everything to leave naija)

We are looking at going through study route - a 2year diploma course, then build life from there so, no Toronto or big expensive cities

Good one if Expresss Entry is out of reach for u.
I worked in a bank in Nigeria, my branch manager is here with her family as a student due to age constraints as she don big pass EE.
Just look for schools in cheaper places, avoid Ontario and BC where students now sleep in tents.
Nova scotal and those Atlantic provinces are good, sch is cheap there however due to the influx of students there, the few accommodations is getting expensive now.
Look around Edmonton, there are schs here, I don't know their prices but I fell Edmonton is good. Also look at Saskatchewan, when I landed there last yr, I rented 2bedroom 1 toilet for $975/mnth

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Enculer2: 9:21pm On Sep 10, 2023
slydog:


Good one if Expresss Entry is out of reach for u.
I worked in a bank in Nigeria, my branch manager is here with her family as a student due to age constraints as she don big pass EE.
Just look for schools in cheaper places, avoid Ontario and BC where students now sleep in tents.
Nova scotal and those Atlantic provinces are good, sch is cheap there however due to the influx of students there, the few accommodations is getting expensive now.
Look around Edmonton, there are schs here, I don't know their prices but I fell Edmonton is good. Also look at Saskatchewan, when I landed there last yr, I rented 2bedroom 1 toilet for $975/mnth

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.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Pitostab: 10:50pm On Sep 10, 2023
nifnifemi:

It depends on where your school is located.

My school is in Vancouver and i am looking at Surrey.

hello nifnifemi, I really hope you reply and you are available. I’m traveling to Canada next week on 20th and still haven’t gotten apartment up till now, I am hoping there is any advice you can help with or if there is anyway you can assist, i am in a panic mode. I pray you see this.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Pitostab: 10:51pm On Sep 10, 2023
Pitostab:
hello nifnifemi, I really hope you reply and you are available. I’m traveling to Canada next week on 20th and still haven’t gotten apartment up till now, I am hoping there is any advice you can help with or if there is anyway you can assist, i am in a panic mode. I pray you see this.
I forgot to ask, my school is in Vancouver. I just need an affordable apartment to stay, I don’t mind sharing.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by lyndaoyewole(f): 12:26am On Sep 11, 2023
for EE to work at even age 40 it must be PNP. even with 8 ielts, masters plus bilingual status its still very difficult. go ahead & use crs calculator before dishing out misleading info. if EE was that easy, no one will use these expensive school pathways

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.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 1:00am On Sep 11, 2023
lyndaoyewole:
for EE to work at even age 40 it must be PNP. even with 8 ielts, masters plus bilingual status its still very difficult. go ahead & use crs calculator before dishing out misleading info. if EE was that easy, no one will use these expensive school pathways

The 8 IELTS knocked me out. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Enculer2: 3:40am On Sep 11, 2023
lyndaoyewole:
for EE to work at even age 40 it must be PNP. even with 8 ielts, masters plus bilingual status its still very difficult. go ahead & use crs calculator before dishing out misleading info. if EE was that easy, no one will use these expensive school pathways


Wrong again. You have limited knowledge on this one. Do not mislead people.

I got EE directly without PNP at the age of 42, married with with 3 kids. I had masters, over 10 years experience and I know French. So it must NOT be via PNP.

Some people had one year Canadian experience and got it at 43 even without French.

Again, do not mislead people. Do not make categorical statements when they are wrong. I got EE at 42 and people older than me have got it.

Do not demoralise people on here. Getting EE in your forties is possible and so people of that age brackets should feel encouraged. It is harder but possible as I can confirm.

They need to hear success stories and not doom and gloom info.

Salaam.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by NuCypher: 4:05am On Sep 11, 2023
lyndaoyewole:
for EE to work at even age 40 it must be PNP. even with 8 ielts, masters plus bilingual status its still very difficult. go ahead & use crs calculator before dishing out misleading info. if EE was that easy, no one will use these expensive school pathways

EE can work with French category. Very easily.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by NuCypher: 4:09am On Sep 11, 2023
lyndaoyewole:
for EE to work at even age 40 it must be PNP. even with 8 ielts, masters plus bilingual status its still very difficult. go ahead & use crs calculator before dishing out misleading info. if EE was that easy, no one will use these expensive school pathways


That's EE with someone who's married and even 44 years of age, but with French and with sibling in Canada. Total score 476. With the recent French draws, that's an easy ITA.

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by NuCypher: 4:10am On Sep 11, 2023
Enculer2:


Wrong again. You have limited knowledge on this one. Do not mislead people.

I got EE directly without PNP at the age of 42, married with with 3 kids. I had masters, over 10 years experience and I know French. So it must NOT be via PNP.

Some people had one year Canadian experience and got it at 43 even without French.

Again, do not mislead people. Do not make categorical statements when they are wrong. I got EE at 42 and people older than me have got it.

Do not demoralise people on here. Getting EE in your forties is possible and so people of that age brackets should feel encouraged. It is harder but possible as I can confirm.

They need to hear success stories and not doom and gloom info.

Salaam.

Good point, though your 10-year experience is irrelevant. Experience is capped at 3 years.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Enculer2: 4:15am On Sep 11, 2023
NuCypher:


Good point, though your 10-year experience is irrelevant. Experience is capped at 3 years.

I am fully aware, thanks.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by njambert: 10:22am On Sep 11, 2023
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.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Zeewirld: 10:59am On Sep 11, 2023
lyndaoyewole:
for EE to work at even age 40 it must be PNP. even with 8 ielts, masters plus bilingual status its still very difficult. go ahead & use crs calculator before dishing out misleading info. if EE was that easy, no one will use these expensive school pathways

... Writing with confidence despite being extremely ignorant. Any person that's 40+ that has Master plus IELTS and a good bilingual status is as good as getting PR through EE.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by lyndaoyewole(f): 11:12am On Sep 11, 2023
replying with such disdain while slipping in the bilingual condition. learn to converse

Zeewirld:
... Writing with confidence despite being extremely ignorant. Any person that's 40+ that has Master plus IELTS and a good bilingual status is as good as getting PR through EE.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by lyndaoyewole(f): 11:13am On Sep 11, 2023
Didn't say it's impossible,. its difficult.

NuCypher:

EE can work with French category. Very easily.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by lyndaoyewole(f): 11:15am On Sep 11, 2023
You said it all. but let me be silent before rude children will talk to me rudely here. have a lovely day

njambert:
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.

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by NuCypher: 3:11pm On Sep 11, 2023
lyndaoyewole:
replying with such disdain while slipping in the bilingual condition. learn to converse

Is bilingual not EE? Why should that be left out? EE has been redefined since the golden days of the 2018-2020 when only 20-year-olds with masters stood a chance. Now, category draws make it even more possible for people who wouldn't have qualified in those golden days. It's still EE; it's no different.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by onuwaje(m): 4:35pm On Sep 11, 2023
Hello all i got a 7.5 band in Ielts GT

What immigration program can i apply for

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 5:33pm On Sep 11, 2023
onuwaje:
Hello all i got a 7.5 band in Ielts GT

What immigration program can i apply for
No be by IELTS. This is just one of the numerous ingredients that makes the soup.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by onuwaje(m): 5:48pm On Sep 11, 2023
Viking07:
No be by IELTS. This is just one of the numerous ingredients that makes the soup.
I need guidance please
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 5:53pm On Sep 11, 2023
onuwaje:

I need guidance please
start from page one. Or get an agent to do it for you if you can’t.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Firefox01: 7:30pm On Sep 11, 2023
Na only Ednut1 dey show us how life take be for Canada with pictures for this thread. Make una dey assist am once in a while na grin

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Enculer2: 10:09pm On Sep 11, 2023
Firefox01:
Na only Ednut1 dey show us how life take be for Canada with pictures for this thread. Make una dey assist am once in a while na grin

What kind of pictures would you like to see?

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Firefox01: 10:14pm On Sep 11, 2023
Enculer2:


What kind of pictures would you like to see?
Anyone chief. You going about your daily activity. Leisurely ones though as I realize you might not have time for that due to work. The way the US guys always do their threads basically. FrankNetter, MackieNaija, Lionlee and co. They spiced up travel section.

Then narrating how life is over there. The facts people must know about living in Canada even the ones they don't want to hear.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Enculer2: 10:20pm On Sep 11, 2023
Which car insurance did you use when you started? Which ones gave you the most reasonable rates? Did the insurance companies take into account driving history from your countries. From searches I have made so far, only economical insurance recognises driving history from abroad. Do you know of any others that take driving history into account?

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Enculer2: 10:30pm On Sep 11, 2023
Firefox01:
Anyone chief. You going about your daily activity. Leisurely ones though as I realize you might not have time for that due to work. The way the US guys always do their threads basically. FrankNetter, MackieNaija, Lionlee and co. They spiced up travel section.

Then narrating how life is over there. The facts people must know about living in Canada even the ones they don't want to hear.

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.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by njambert: 11:11pm On Sep 11, 2023
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
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by njambert: 11:15pm On Sep 11, 2023
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.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by slydog(m): 12:49am On Sep 12, 2023
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.
45, only 1 degree. Almost impossible except you want to sit back, do nothing album pray for provincial nomination.

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