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amnotapervert:
For you to buy a GIC for your sister, she needs to have a bank account in Canada. You can transfer the funds to her account, and she can then buy the GIC from her own account.

But my question is — why is everyone suddenly crazy about getting a GIC when they’re not even in Canada?
What’s up with this new trend of everyone trying to get a GIC?

so I will go with option 2

Thank you. Opening an account and she buying was what we were thinking but from the responses here, that route may be more stressful.

Given option 2 is widely acceptable, we are leaning towards that now.

JohnEli:
Thank you. Opening an account and she buying was what we were thinking but from the responses here, that route may be more stressful.

Given option 2 is widely acceptable, we are leaning towards that now.

There’s no formula for Proof of Funds or business/personal income — if it’s not there, it’s not there. No GIC or anything else can change the numbers.

IMO option 2 is better

amnotapervert:
Oh boy, the case is really fragile. I suggest you talk to a licensed immigration consultant. I’m not a licensed immigration consultant, but I always share my opinion on cases like this. https://register.college-ic.ca/Public-Register-EN/RCIC_Search.aspx

So, if I were doing this, here’s how I would do it:

Keep your story simple, consistent, and truthful — no need to over-explain.

Make sure dates (e.g., marriage, communication, travel) match across forms and documents.

Avoid any missing information on children’s birth certificates — it’s okay if their surname is different; just explain that they are from her first marriage and are her dependents.

A. Documents to Prove a Genuine Relationship / Marriage

IRCC looks for proof that your marriage or relationship is real, not just for immigration purposes.
Here’s what you can include — the more evidence, the better:

Core (Legal) Documents
1. Marriage certificate (when available — in your case, after the court wedding in 2026).
2. For now:
Traditional marriage or bride price receipt
Affidavit of marriage/customary union signed by elders or witnesses.
Photos from the traditional ceremony or family events.

Relationship History Proof

3. Communication proof — WhatsApp, call logs, social media messages (only a few pages, not everything).
4. Money transfer or joint financial support — e.g., if you send her or the children money regularly.
5. Shared plans and documents — e.g., conversations about the kids, travel plans, your names together on any document (rental, bills, etc.).
6. Photos together — from visits, family events, with children, with relatives.

Family Connection Proof

7. Birth certificates of the children — clearly showing their mother’s name.
8. Marriage affidavit or statement explaining your role as stepfather and your relationship with them.

All these together show you live as a genuine family— not a paper marriage.

B About the Stepchildren (Your Wife’s Children from Her Late Husband)

This is a very common and well-understood situation by IRCC.
Here’s how to handle it properly

Step 1: Relationship to the Children

Your wife will list them as her dependent children in her work permit and PR application.
Their father is deceased — so your wife has sole custody (she should have a death certificate of her late husband).
IRCC will not ask for consent from a deceased parent once the death certificate is provided.

Step 2: Your Relationship as Stepfather

When she applies for PR and includes you:
You will be listed as her spouse (husband),
The children will be listed as her dependents,
And IRCC will automatically recognize them as your stepchildren.

You don’t need to adopt them formally, unless you choose to later for personal reasons — but for immigration, stepchild status is enough but the issue is extablishing a good strong case that its not a paper marriage

C Before the Court Wedding (Right Now)

Because you’ve only done the bride price (customary marriage) so far, that’s still recognized under IRCC rules as long as it is legal and valid in your culture

You should prepare:

A Letter of Explanation (simple one-page) stating:

You both performed a traditional marriage according to local custom,
Bride price was paid,
You plan to complete the court registration in February 2026,
You have been living as a couple and taking care of the children together.

Attach:
Photos of the traditional ceremony, Not too much hahahah please
Affidavit of customary marriage,
Proof of ongoing relationship (as listed above).

IRCC will accept this as a genuine spousal relationship — as long as everything matches your story. remember the story is very important

But again I suggest you talk to a licensed immigration consultant. I’m not a licensed immigration consultant, but I always share my opinion

Sir,I really appreciate and thank you so much for explaining all these to me.It will really go along for me, especially the issue of POF, because we have been thinking of where to get such huge amount for POF.Finally,we have decided to renew and extend her Nomination certificate for another Six months by then she might have enter Canada and start working in order to have good amount of money in her pay slip before submitting Application for our PR.God bless you so much.pls i will be glad to always update for more guidance.Thank you sir.

did you get nomination with this?

Luckygurl:
Can someone initially with a Tech noc code get a 6 months work experience in health, choose the health noc code as a secondary noc, receive ITA, and it doesn't raise a red flag?

please how did your friend navigate this?

eniola1010:
Is it possible to have 2 noc. Primary tech. Secondary health.
And get ita thru the secondary?
My friend works in tech but those health part time.

Now tech is his primary noc.
But most his point can only secure the health draws.

Now he is already in the pool with the tech noc.
Does it makes sense to change it to health noc as the primary hope ircc wont be angry at that

Or

Is it possible for him to get ita with the health noc even tho the health noc is not the primary noc?

..

You don't need to change your Primary NOC code.

My case is similar, Primary Noc code was tech and i added 8 months of Healthcare experience (Secondary Noc code). Got my ITA under Healthcare in July. COPR in September

eniola1010:
Is it possible to have 2 noc. Primary tech. Secondary health.
And get ita thru the secondary?
My friend works in tech but those health part time.

Now tech is his primary noc.
But most his point can only secure the health draws.

Now he is already in the pool with the tech noc.
Does it makes sense to change it to health noc as the primary hope ircc wont be angry at that

Or

Is it possible for him to get ita with the health noc even tho the health noc is not the primary noc?

As a tech person (web dev) , I don't think the draws favor us again judging by the previous general draws, should I still open the express entry profile especially when CRS will be around 478

Hello everyone,
I have a question. I left Malaysia in December of 2016 but I completed my bachelor’s degree in 2015, I know as per IRCC, I have to get a police report but what if I don’t want to. Are there any consequences? I was thinking of saying I left in 2015.
Please help. Thank you

hello all, pls can someone who graduated from OAU guide me as to how he or she got her transcript or result evaluated by WES as im not in the country for now

Any help would be much appreciated
thanks

ebonyalhjnr:
Hello everyone,
I have a question. I left Malaysia in December of 2016 but I completed my bachelor’s degree in 2015, I know as per IRCC, I have to get a police report but what if I don’t want to. Are there any consequences? I was thinking of saying I left in 2015.
Please help. Thank you

Police report is required all the time
Do not lie to IRCC it doesn't always end well

Bloggingscope:
As a tech person (web dev) , I don't think the draws favor us again judging by the previous general draws, should I still open the express entry profile especially when CRS will be around 478

Yes, always keep your Express Entry profile active.
It doesn’t cost you anything except your language test and certificate evaluation. After that, look for ways to boost your score.

Lately, general draws have been very competitive — most CRS cutoffs in 2024–2025 were around 525–540+, sometimes even higher.

It’s rare for IRCC to invite anyone below 500 in general draws unless it’s a category draw (like French, STEM, Healthcare, or Trades).

Since You’re a Tech Person (Web Developer) That’s a good thing! IRCC has been doing STEM/Tech category draws since mid-2023.

In those draws, CRS scores are usually between 470–500, and sometimes lower.Jobs like software developers, web developers, and programmers are all included. If your NOC code is 21232 (Software Developer) or 21234 (Web Developer), you can benefit from these STEM draws.

Should You Still Create a Profile?

Yes, 100%. You can’t get invited if you’re not in the pool. Once you’re in, you’ll be considered for both general and category-based draws.

Your profile is valid for 12 months, and you can update it anytime (new IELTS, job offer, spouse’s ECA, etc.).

Even if 478 doesn’t get picked right away, you’ll still have chances through: STEM draws or Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) Or future draws if CRS cutoffs go down.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/ministerial-instructions/express-entry-rounds.html

My little Recommendation
✅ Go ahead and create your profile.
✅ Select your NOC code carefully (must fall under STEM if possible).
✅ Keep improving your CRS (e.g. retake IELTS, get more work experience, or pursue PNP options).

amnotapervert:
Yes, always keep your Express Entry profile active.
It doesn’t cost you anything except your language test and certificate evaluation. After that, look for ways to boost your score.

Lately, general draws have been very competitive — most CRS cutoffs in 2024–2025 were around 525–540+, sometimes even higher.

It’s rare for IRCC to invite anyone below 500 in general draws unless it’s a category draw (like French, STEM, Healthcare, or Trades).

Since You’re a Tech Person (Web Developer) That’s a good thing! IRCC has been doing STEM/Tech category draws since mid-2023.

In those draws, CRS scores are usually between 470–500, and sometimes lower.Jobs like software developers, web developers, and programmers are all included. If your NOC code is 21232 (Software Developer) or 21234 (Web Developer), you can benefit from these STEM draws.

Should You Still Create a Profile?

Yes, 100%. You can’t get invited if you’re not in the pool. Once you’re in, you’ll be considered for both general and category-based draws.

Your profile is valid for 12 months, and you can update it anytime (new IELTS, job offer, spouse’s ECA, etc.).

Even if 478 doesn’t get picked right away, you’ll still have chances through: STEM draws or Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) Or future draws if CRS cutoffs go down.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/ministerial-instructions/express-entry-rounds.html

My little Recommendation
✅ Go ahead and create your profile.
✅ Select your NOC code carefully (must fall under STEM if possible).
✅ Keep improving your CRS (e.g. retake IELTS, get more work experience, or pursue PNP options).

Your responses be legit giving off chatgpt vibes lmao

Bloggingscope:
As a tech person (web dev) , I don't think the draws favor us again judging by the previous general draws, should I still open the express entry profile especially when CRS will be around 478

Yh it doesn't.
Best thing is to enter the pool tho.
Then actively work on leveraging what's currently in vogue.
Getting a job in education or healthcare that's under the NOcs that are being picked. So after 6months, you'd be eligible for either health or education.
Or learning french.
Its all about proper positioning.
Or learn french

Oladim001:
Your responses be legit giving off chatgpt vibes lmao

OYAaaaaaa 😂 Because I dey type good English, next time I go use broken English. No vex abeg!

amnotapervert:
Police report is required all the time
Do not lie to IRCC it doesn't always end well

Thank you. I just checked online, what Malaysia issues is “Certificate of good conduct” Will that suffice?

Oladim001:
Your responses be legit giving off chatgpt vibes lmao

Lol,

Please, I am new into this. Please can someone put some light into me

Thanks jare. Thu*nder will fire that lady that emailed me and asked me to pay $35 to get this information. May you not know peace. I know you will read it. Ntorrr someone has explained it.

Timbasea:
You don't need to change your Primary NOC code.

My case is similar, Primary Noc code was tech and i added 8 months of Healthcare experience (Secondary Noc code). Got my ITA under Healthcare in July. COPR in September

ebonyalhjnr:
Thank you. I just checked online, what Malaysia issues is “Certificate of good conduct” Will that suffice?

I have never lived in Malaysia or do I know how they do things over at Malaysia but from small goodle it says YES

but I do not know ooo but it looks like

Olinga:
Thanks jare. Thu*nder will fire that lady that emailed me and asked me to pay $35 to get this information. May you not know peace. I know you will read it. Ntorrr someone has explained it.

Lol, they're several brilliant people on this platform that offer paid services and you can rely on them even more than licensed travel agents. You can chose to accept or move on.

koreanlord:
My man..if you have the money..I would advise that you consult with an immigration consultants.. The truth be told, All of us here no sabi reach those guys oooo

A consultants plays a sort of advisory role based on his/her experience. For instance I paid a popular immigration consultant (kubeir kamar) about USD100 for a 20 minute consultation in 2022 to find out the best option for my then fiancee. Her score was 481 then and the man said no chance that her score was too low. But in March 2023 the scores dropped to 481 (General draw) and she got an ITA. She became a PR 8 months later. There is no formula to these things.

They removed web dev, software dev from STEM

amnotapervert:
Yes, always keep your Express Entry profile active.
It doesn’t cost you anything except your language test and certificate evaluation. After that, look for ways to boost your score.

Lately, general draws have been very competitive — most CRS cutoffs in 2024–2025 were around 525–540+, sometimes even higher.

It’s rare for IRCC to invite anyone below 500 in general draws unless it’s a category draw (like French, STEM, Healthcare, or Trades).

Since You’re a Tech Person (Web Developer) That’s a good thing! IRCC has been doing STEM/Tech category draws since mid-2023.

In those draws, CRS scores are usually between 470–500, and sometimes lower.Jobs like software developers, web developers, and programmers are all included. If your NOC code is 21232 (Software Developer) or 21234 (Web Developer), you can benefit from these STEM draws.

Should You Still Create a Profile?

Yes, 100%. You can’t get invited if you’re not in the pool. Once you’re in, you’ll be considered for both general and category-based draws.

Your profile is valid for 12 months, and you can update it anytime (new IELTS, job offer, spouse’s ECA, etc.).

Even if 478 doesn’t get picked right away, you’ll still have chances through: STEM draws or Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) Or future draws if CRS cutoffs go down.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/ministerial-instructions/express-entry-rounds.html

My little Recommendation
✅ Go ahead and create your profile.
✅ Select your NOC code carefully (must fall under STEM if possible).
✅ Keep improving your CRS (e.g. retake IELTS, get more work experience, or pursue PNP options).

Bloggingscope:
They removed web dev, software dev from STEM

woo alot has changed

tshtsh:
A consultants plays a sort of advisory role based on his/her experience. For instance I paid a popular immigration consultant (kubeir kamar) about USD100 for a 20 minute consultation in 2022 to find out the best option for my then fiancee. Her score was 481 then and the man said no chance that her score was too low. But in March 2023 the scores dropped to 481 (General draw) and she got an ITA. She became a PR 8 months later. There is no formula to these things.

Good morning sir, please like how much do you think it can cost to meet and consult a good immigration Lawyer in Canada presently?. Especially in Alberta.Please reply.Thanks.

lol, like I said ntorrr. Go and find another customer after receiving free information from here.

NiceTri:
Lol, they're several brilliant people on this platform that offer paid services and you can rely on them even more than licensed travel agents. You can chose to accept or move on.

Help please!
I have two question please;

1. My sister is a PR holder in Canada but I had no idea until we got an ITA ( we weren’t in good terms for a while) I already claimed points for my husband’s brother. Is it okay to include my sister in my PR application now that I know she has PR(it doesn’t change our points).

2. My husband has our POF in an investment thing with the bank, should we take out the money and put in my Own account OR put it in HIS own account OR leave it as an investment and get an investment certificate. How do we go about that?

I’ll appreciate your responses

First, Congratulations on your ITA, it's a big deal in recent times.

1. You don't have a problem with you not claiming points on your sister, even if you declared her, you would only claim points for just one, which your Brother in-law has given you already, just put your sister in you family composition when filling, you do not need any document from her since you didn't claim any points. But you must include all your family (including any who have passed on to glory).

2.Since it is a family application, leave the POF as it is, husband money is family money, it doesn't matter in whose name the fund is, so long as you both are married. It can be in Primary applicant name, it can be in secondary applicant name, it is all family money. Collect your investment certificate and if you want, print out the investment account statement to support your POF further.

Hope these clarify, All the best.

Aameenaah:
Help please!
I have two question please;

1. My sister is a PR holder in Canada but I had no idea until we got an ITA ( we weren’t in good terms for a while) I already claimed points for my husband’s brother. Is it okay to include my sister in my PR application now that I know she has PR(it doesn’t change our points).

2. My husband has our POF in an investment thing with the bank, should we take out the money and put in my Own account OR put it in HIS own account OR leave it as an investment and get an investment certificate. How do we go about that?

I’ll appreciate your responses

Thank you so much, I'm super grateful.

post=137188976]First, Congratulations on your ITA, it's a big deal in recent times.

1. You don't have a problem with you not claiming points on your sister, even if you declared her, you would only claim points for just one, which your Brother in-law has given you already, just put your sister in you family composition when filling, you do not need any document from her since you didn't claim any points. But you must include all your family (including any who have passed on to glory).

2.Since it is a family application, leave the POF as it is, husband money is family money, it doesn't matter in whose name the fund is, so long as you both are married. It can be in Primary applicant name, it can be in secondary applicant name, it is all family money. Collect your investment certificate and if you want, print out the investment account statement to support your POF further.

Hope these clarify, All the best

Please how much in naira in the application fee and the settlement fund for one person

Where in Abuja can I go for medicals for ircc

amnotapervert:
woo alot has changed

please sir , is a ghost update with no adr or pfl. eligibility complete and background in progress a good or bad sign?