JapaPrince:


Converting 2.5 million Naira to approximately 3,423 Canadian Dollars seems quite excessive for someone to assist with filling out an online immigration form. As a student, I managed to complete the immigration process by myself, though it did take me over a year. Unless you're financially well-off, paying an agent might be justified for those who need more time or resources to conduct the necessary research and planning. If you find the immigration process daunting, Canada might not be your choice.

I cannot share the link here, but I recommend visiting the IRCC website and searching for the "Rural Northern Immigration Pilot" (RNIP). You can use this link to explore job opportunities within the RNIP program. It's a beneficial alternative to moving to rural areas because once your job application is approved, your Permanent Residency (PR) becomes automatic.

I encourage you to pursue this path on your own. With your Proof of Funds (POF) in place, you can navigate the Canadian immigration process successfully. Best of luck, and may God bless your endeavours.

just seeing this now. Thank you brother. This is really informative. I appreciate

BossFingy:
Please which city in Canada are welders mostly required, are there any certification i need to get as a welder before coming into Canada?

visit indeed.ca. Search for welder jobs there. The locations and certifications will be in the job adverts

GraciousWords:


#MyOpinion - pls take the Quebec comments with a pinch of salt

Spouse ECA and IELTS has the potential to add approx 28 points to the family CRS, knowing this may swing his decision.

Update your CLB 7 immediately.....what are you waiting for?.......you never know when another EE Category Based Draw or OINP Draw for French speakers will hold. If the draw size is large like the one where CRS dropped to 376 then you'll get ITA easily. For OINP, you may not have money now but update your scores all the same and by the time they do a draw you may have the $1,500. Other provinces like NB (CLB 8 I think) also give additional points for French so explore those as well.

For Arrima.....the Quebec Skilled Workers program has historically been smaller and slower than FSW.....not sure if that has changed.

Hubby might be able to manage in Quebec without French esp in Montreal...or so I've heard. But is he willing to start learning French even if it's just A1 level? If he gets an English speaking remote job, it may not matter so much. Socially, it may depending on how integrated you want to be is my guess. You and the kids will likely blend in well and be fine. Kids learn fast (I'm assuming they are not teenagers). In Alberta for example, there is early and late French Immersion programmes in the public schools so it seems it is generally expected that a child without prior language knowledge can always pick it up between grades 1 and 12.

In summary, my advice would be to get into the EE and Arrima pools and update your TEF/TCF CLB7 scores NOW! Whether it's FSW, Quebec or OINP be available for one to pick you....worry about funding, choice of province, and settlement later. Na step by step.

You may also want to check page 1 post 2 of the main EE thread. Your CRS score might benefit from other enhancements (additional
degre3, years of exp, better IELTS scores etc), unless the 300-330 is age induced.

Best!

Thank you so much. Very detailed and very encouraging. I just updated my scores. Step by step like you said. I have gotten the much needed advice from those on ground, as for my other questions I will take to the main EE thread.
God bless you.

Coming to Calgary mid October and seeking accommodation? Dm me.

DereI:
Coming to Calgary mid October and seeking accommodation? Dm me.

Join Calgary Newcomers group

AirBay:


Join Calgary Newcomers group

Where’s the group? Here on NL?

ObereEmma:
Hi, is there anyone who has recently gotten to Canada through Family sponsorship, other relative from Nigeria?

family sponsorship you mean spouse/ children Or relative

pls how authentic is this, because I feel its scam. a friend forwarded to me. just to make enquiries on his behalf. Although no money lost yet. so he can run as far as his legs can carry him.

Donchibuzor:
pls how authentic is this, because I feel its scam. a friend forwarded to me. just to make enquiries on his behalf. Although no money lost yet. so he can run as far as his legs can carry him.

Give us more info....

Did your friend apply for work visa?
Has he went for biometric?

It's the email and application number for me 😁😁😁😊

not at all

oluayebenz:


Give us more info....

Did your friend apply for work visa?
Has he went for biometric?

It's the email and application number for me 😁😁😁😊

He wants to know weda the application is legit or scam, please if you know how it use to be kindly tell him please 🙏🏻

IJay8:

He wants to know weda the application is legit or scam, please if you know how it use to be kindly tell him please 🙏🏻

Firstly if the application is legit

The application no should start with W123456 something
If student visa, application no will start with S
Visit visa, application no start with V.

The email am seeing is not even legit.

Reason why I'm asking to know if the person has went for biometric enrollment

Good morning everyone. for sowp plus vv, can they buy one way tickets? how can they get cheaper tickets

oluayebenz:


Firstly if the application is legit

The application no should start with W123456 something
If student visa, application no will start with S
Visit visa, application no start with V.

The email am seeing is not even legit.

Reason why I'm asking to know if the person has went for biometric enrollment

"Has gone", not "has went".

I just arrived Montreal Canada, I need contact and help with accommodation.

Donchibuzor:
pls how authentic is this, because I feel its scam. a friend forwarded to me. just to make enquiries on his behalf. Although no money lost yet. so he can run as far as his legs can carry him.

scam. The email is off, the fonts are different.

Enculer2:


"Has gone", not "has went".

Thank you English man

Donchibuzor:
pls how authentic is this, because I feel its scam. a friend forwarded to me. just to make enquiries on his behalf. Although no money lost yet. so he can run as far as his legs can carry him.

It's a scam. IRCC does not use the domain "@consultant.com". That's a private domain. IRCC always uses "@canada.ca"

Donchibuzor:
pls how authentic is this, because I feel its scam. a friend forwarded to me. just to make enquiries on his behalf. Although no money lost yet. so he can run as far as his legs can carry him.

It’s a scam !!!
The giveaway was the senders email address. Secondly these kind of email does not include details the just notify you to check your portal that they added new information there finish.

kingsoncj:
I just arrived Montreal Canada, I need contact and help with accommodation.

For accommodation use Facebook marketplace and Kijiji.com
Bienvenue mon ami

lyndaoyewole:
Good morning everyone. for sowp plus vv, can they buy one way tickets? how can they get cheaper tickets

One way tickets are RARELY cheaper so there's no point.

Cheaper tickets you have to try other airlines e.g African airlines Egyptair, Ethiopian airlines, Kenya air,
Then note you might still need transit visas if they connect to some European countries.
Lastly it will take longer by far to get there.

Landing Calgary in 2 weeks time and not sure of what to expect. Accommodation appears to be on the high side. Any information that can help with settlement will be appreciated.

Any local job links one can use before getting a proper job will also be useful.

Any ideas please.

oluayebenz:


Firstly if the application is legit

The application no should start with W123456 something
If student visa, application no will start with S
Visit visa, application no start with V.

The email am seeing is not even legit.

Reason why I'm asking to know if the person has went for biometric enrollment

No he has not gone for biometrics, he said they just started the application for him yet to go for biometrics and all stuffs, no LMIA letter yet shaa

thanks

Taal17:

One way tickets are RARELY cheaper so there's no point.

Cheaper tickets you have to try other airlines e.g African airlines Egyptair, Ethiopian airlines, Kenya air,
Then note you might still need transit visas if they connect to some European countries.
Lastly it will take longer by far to get there.

oluayebenz:


Thank you English man

You are welcome. We help each other.

Qwertyuser:
Landing Calgary in 2 weeks time and not sure of what to expect. Accommodation appears to be on the high side. Any information that can help with settlement will be appreciated.

Any local job links one can use before getting a proper job will also be useful.

Any ideas please.

Being not sure of what to expect is normal. Reach out to people and see who can add you to Naija's Calgary group. THat's always a good way to start with connecting locally. And if you are a muslim/christian, find a mosque/church with a good Nigerian population. Even though I'm not religious, I have found that this is often the best way to connect and learn about the city and find new opportunities.

NuCypher:

Being not sure of what to expect is normal. Reach out to people and see who can add you to Naija's Calgary group. THat's always a good way to start with connecting locally. And if you are a muslim/christian, find a mosque/church with a good Nigerian population. Even though I'm not religious, I have found that this is often the best way to connect and learn about the city and find new opportunities.

Thanks for this positive piece. I find it insightful. Thanks

ednut1:
family sponsorship you mean spouse/ children Or relative

Other relatives

ObereEmma:

Other relatives

you cannot sponsor other relatives. Except its manitoba or Saskatchewan pnp after meeting the points requirements.

Hello House, please whats the process of getting police character certificate now from Naija if person dey Canada. Thanks