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geekybabe:
Tbh. I can’t tell you what your chances will be in a year from now. The AI wave has cleared off the need for junior roles in most tech companies. Even mid roles are asking for an arm and a leg now. We are not sure whats going to happen but before we find out, it’s best to think of a non tech backup plan. It’s not just a Canadian problem, it’s all over.

If you want to still be in tech, you need to start keeping up with the AI wave and master how to use it beyond the prompts. Learn to build AI agents and the engineering behind llms and all that.

I can’t speak to the economic climate. Things are always changing. Keep learning, building openly, and even applying for remote jobs abroad. Canada or U.S. you might even be lucky to get one before moving.

Thank you for your reply.

Can you recommend a non tech field I can get into?

And for AI, I got into the 'aws ai scholar' program with udacity, if I pass the first phase I will go on to be an agent developer.

Tech is all I know so I just want to stack the skills this year and see what next year brings

Modified:

Do people still get work visas? I'll really prefer that because I don't want to go there and struggle - anxiety and depression will kill me

ferfer:
A little bit about the nursing project - I have focused on that because it's been a dream of yours and that pivoting from it will not make you feel complete.

1) Athabasca University used to have online pre-health science courses. Also check in with your university if it is acceptable or if they have a course equivalency chart for pre nursing courses from online Athabasca University. This way you have time to work + family responsibilities.

2) Congratulations on your PR. This may not be for you but it's good for families with kids transitioning from 'one' environment to the 'other' to try to foster independence. If you happen to have someone who helps around the home, this is the time to thank them and pay them off. Independence in every member of the family from the daddy to the mummy and the young ones, especially with regards to domestic duties, self care and activities of daily living is very important for new immigrants.

3) It is achievable academically and people do it all the time. I know folks who came into this country and started, arguably, more difficult, and expensive professional undergraduate degrees like Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy and were able to graduate. Was it tough, oh yes, it probably was for these folks.
Is it worth it? That is subjective.

4) MSL, DSW and Pharm. Tech. are also rewarding and awesome career lines. Go for it!

Goodluck.

Please is getting admission to study courses like Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, etc Competitive? I am single with little savings and would like to get advice on what best to do after arriving Canada (I got PR in April) in terms of work or study. The money I saved would be sufficient for school fees but not rent or feeding.

geekybabe:
Tbh. I can’t tell you what your chances will be in a year from now. The AI wave has cleared off the need for junior roles in most tech companies. Even mid roles are asking for an arm and a leg now. We are not sure whats going to happen but before we find out, it’s best to think of a non tech backup plan. It’s not just a Canadian problem, it’s all over.

If you want to still be in tech, you need to start keeping up with the AI wave and master how to use it beyond the prompts. Learn to build AI agents and the engineering behind llms and all that.

I can’t speak to the economic climate. Things are always changing. Keep learning, building openly, and even applying for remote jobs abroad. Canada or U.S. you might even be lucky to get one before moving.

Part of my frustrations as someone who enthusiastically decided to pursue Tech some years ago.

Lorayne:
Thank you for your reply.

Can you recommend a non tech field I can get into?

And for AI, I got into the 'aws ai scholar' program with udacity, if I pass the first phase I will go on to be an agent developer.

Tech is all I know so I just want to stack the skills this year and see what next year brings

Modified:

Do people still get work visas? I'll really prefer that because I don't want to go there and struggle - anxiety and depression will kill me

I cannot recommend non tech fields for you. You’ll have to do your own research based on interests and global economic demands. I’d just say you should think about roles/ fields that will always need human intervention and cannot be replaced by AI.

I don’t know about work visas. I’ve never had to get one. But, I do know that immigration pathways have become extremely competitive. Be well informed. Nothing is really easy anymore. If you can learn French and pass the exam, you might have a chance at the French pathway.

Hey everyone, please is there a group for folks looking for accommodation?

Sheron50:
Please,You too think about it ,PM Carney tells people to invest in Canada, yet his own funds are in a blind trust reportedly 91% invested in the U.S.A. Meanwhile, canada is giving $270 million to Ukraine this week , totaling $25.8 billion canada is giving to ukraine. How does that make sense?

Same in uk becos Keir Starmer proudly announcing the UK will join a £78 billion loan to Ukraine.
The UK’s national debt is currently about £2.91 trillion, standing at 93.8% of GDP as of the end of March 2026. Since July 2024, the debt has risen by roughly £180–200 billion in the first year alone, with the total increase since then likely in the £250–300 billion range.

So how do you justify giving out loans that may never be fully repaid while your own national debt keeps rising? Interesting priorities. We truly have some remarkable leaders around the world

It is a blind trust and even if we know the constitution of the asset before going into the trust (before he took office) we can never know if it remain so or they have been diversified to include Canadian investment. Only few people, if at all, know what is in a blind trust and they will be bound by NDA.

And by the way, he remains a private citizen despite being the prime minister and he reserves the prerogative to put his money anywhere he wishes. At least he has not domiciled his funds in the Caymans or Bahamas which, in my opinion, is a sin for a public office holder.
Lastly, there is no doubt that the office of the ethics commissioner would have instituted an investigation if there is an infraction going on.

@Ukraine and 'giveaway'. I hope you are aware that there are different layers to this? There is military aid provided by Canada which supports local industries and training.
Secondly, there are few countries on earth today with real and practical knowledge of drone warfare that surpasses that of Ukraine (Arab countries signed a pact to have a share of this knowledge recently to counter Iranian aggression). Who do you think Ukraine will share this knowledge with - friends who came to their aid or who folded their arms?

Politics also come into play since the Ukrainians have been in Canada for a long time and are a huge voting bloc.

The amount you mentioned may include financial loans and painting a picture of just 'giving away money' is naive at best. There have been talks that these loans will be secured with Russian assets that are frozen especially in Belgium. This is usually the way it works if a country is the aggressor they pay for the cost of the war.

Please do not question how important countering Russian aggression is for the UK and all of Europe. History, European History 101, is a good place to start to have a robust understanding on what happens when aggression goes unchecked in Europe.

Granted Canada faces domestic issues, just like every other country, that could be ameliorated with government funding, it is also important for us to explore rationale behind some of these decisions to do 'give-away' and not paint a picture of crass recklessness.

Zeemaan:
Please is getting admission to study courses like Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, etc Competitive? I am single with little savings and would like to get advice on what best to do after arriving Canada (I got PR in April) in terms of work or study. The money I saved would be sufficient for school fees but not rent or feeding.

Is admission really competitive for those courses? Maybe. Maybe not. It really does depend on many factors - the province, your profile etc. Compile a list of all the Colleges/ Unis that offer what you are interested in and go through their website with a fine tooth comb. Feel free to shoot them a mail for more clarity.


Being a new immigrant and with PR, there are no restrictions whatsoever on your status so my advice is to be open to possibilities. No pressure to start school right away. You can work, understand the job market and boost your savings. Healthcare programs may be demanding such that there isn't much time for you to work once you start. The time to start applying for job was April.

Congratulations and may the land favor you.

geekybabe:
Replied your email last week

Thank you ma. i have responded to your email


You are an asset to this platform

Thank you

Hello everyone, I recently got my student visa and will be moving to Ontario for my PhD. Is anyone else going there too? Let's connect and plan together. My flight is booked for August 24th. Let's link up!

Algebrah:
Hello everyone, I recently got my student visa and will be moving to Ontario for my PhD. Is anyone else going there too? Let's connect and plan together. My flight is booked for August 24th. Let's link up!

Done that

Good evening everyone. I got an unconditional offer from Fanshawe College to study data analytics. My husband also got an offer to study construction project management in the same school. I’m currently learning hair dressing and I have skills as a virtual assistant. He is an engineering project manager and can drive a forklift. Who stands a better chance of landing a job that can give sponsorship amongst the 2 of us after studies? How easy is it to get a student job in Ontario? Should we consider other provinces? I read Ontario stopped provincial nomination, is there hope of getting PR without this nomination? Thank you

Babe17:
Good evening everyone. I got an unconditional offer from Fanshawe College to study data analytics. My husband also got an offer to study construction project management in the same school. I’m currently learning hair dressing and I have skills as a virtual assistant. He is an engineering project manager and can drive a forklift. Who stands a better chance of landing a job that can give sponsorship amongst the 2 of us after studies? How easy is it to get a student job in Ontario? Should we consider other provinces? I read Ontario stopped provincial nomination, is there hope of getting PR without this nomination? Thank you

Nobody can tell you which of you will get a job that leads to PR. If anyone gives you that guarantee, they are just guessing.

A lot of people make the mistake of planning their entire move to Canada around PNP, sponsorship, or PR before they even arrive. The reality is that things change fast. Programs change, scores go up, and job markets fluctuate.

Your husband's background as an engineering project manager probably gives him a stronger chance of finding skilled work than a new graduate in data analytics, but there are no guarantees for either of you.

Also, remember that after a one-year program, you may only receive a one-year PGWP. That is not a lot of time to graduate, find skilled employment, gain Canadian work experience, and qualify for immigration pathways.

If I were in your position, I would strongly consider having one of you start learning French now. French can significantly improve your immigration options and CRS score and may open doors to pathways that are becoming increasingly important.

Come because the education and career plan make sense, not because you expect PR to automatically follow. Have backup plans and be prepared for different outcomes.good luck

Zeemaan:
Please is getting admission to study courses like Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, etc Competitive? I am single with little savings and would like to get advice on what best to do after arriving Canada (I got PR in April) in terms of work or study. The money I saved would be sufficient for school fees but not rent or feeding.

Congratulations on your PR. As a PR, you have an edge over others who are just on a study visa. As a PR, your priority should not be schooling first, but exploring the numerous newcomer programmes to settle in and land a job. If you are bent on studying right away, I will still advise you not to use your Proof of Funds for school fees; explore Government-funded newcomer study subsidy programmes (depending on your Province), which come in the form of study loans and grants for your school fees.
Whatever you do, don't rush and use your POF for school fees without having a reliable source of alternative income; the outcome may be too harsh for you.

Babe17:
Good evening everyone. I got an unconditional offer from Fanshawe College to study data analytics. My husband also got an offer to study construction project management in the same school. I’m currently learning hair dressing and I have skills as a virtual assistant. He is an engineering project manager and can drive a forklift. Who stands a better chance of landing a job that can give sponsorship amongst the 2 of us after studies? How easy is it to get a student job in Ontario? Should we consider other provinces? I read Ontario stopped provincial nomination. Is there hope of getting PR without this nomination? Thank you

Congratulations on your admission offer. I will advise that you count the cost before you set sail on this highly perilous journey. Coming to Canada on a student visa for immigration purposes is a very difficult endeavour nowadays. If you must do it, do it with caution and with a lot of financial cushion. Also, only one of you should study while the other comes in on a Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) to enable full-time work opportunities. If age is still on your side and your prospects of coming as a PR are still there, I will say abort mission and concentrate on coming in as a PR. In my opinion, the uncertainties, headaches, and risk of coming in as a student are huge and not worth the expensive school fees you will pay.

sirabbey:
Congratulations on your admission offer. I will advise that you count the cost before you set sail on this highly perilous journey. Coming to Canada on a student visa for immigration purposes is a very difficult endeavour nowadays. If you must do it, do it with caution and with a lot of financial cushion. Also, only one of you should study while the other comes in on a Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) to enable full-time work opportunities. If age is still on your side and your prospects of coming as a PR are still there, I will say abort mission and concentrate on coming in as a PR. In my opinion, the uncertainties, headaches, and risk of coming in as a student are huge and not worth the expensive school fees you will pay.

SOWP is now for folks whose partners are doing degrees or higher. Husband is likely to get visit visa only without any work authorization.

Zeemaan:
Please is getting admission to study courses like Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, etc Competitive? I am single with little savings and would like to get advice on what best to do after arriving Canada (I got PR in April) in terms of work or study. The money I saved would be sufficient for school fees but not rent or feeding.

If you already got your PR then thats great, there are goverment organizations that have dedicated programs for newcommers . They are present in every province dont worry. Once you land, that should be your first enquiry point.

Zeemaan:
Please is getting admission to study courses like Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, etc Competitive? I am single with little savings and would like to get advice on what best to do after arriving Canada (I got PR in April) in terms of work or study. The money I saved would be sufficient for school fees but not rent or feeding.

If you are open to Ontario, find out about the Learn and Stay grant... it pays for your nursing or med lab education as long you stay in. the region you studied for a while afterwards. Then apply for OSAP and take the grant portion to cover your living costs.

Depending on the school and the type of program you want to do, it may be competitive. However, before investing so much time and money in a health care program, you may consider volunteering in a hospital or nursing home to see if the profession is for you. As others have mentioned don't use all your limited funds to pay school fees once you decide what to do. There are programs available.

Zeemaan:
Please is getting admission to study courses like Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, etc Competitive? I am single with little savings and would like to get advice on what best to do after arriving Canada (I got PR in April) in terms of work or study. The money I saved would be sufficient for school fees but not rent or feeding.

Are you still in Canada

sweetrie:
Lol. Yes o. Brand new building sef

Anyone in the Canadian millitary? Pls I have some questions to ask.

Interesting article. Is it also representative of the Nigerian community?

Wonder what folks thoughts are.

https://share.google/0Kmpjvvu58mGCyMDe

amdman:
Before you start Number 1, ensure you have a large shock absorber and that your blood pressure has been stable from birth till date.

Please what reliable app can one use to study for the g1.
Thanks in advance.

Any help bosses

Hello guys, please am a newbie here, how can I apply for Canada PR visa

lekbel09:
Hello guys, please am a newbie here, how can I apply for Canada PR visa

You could visit this thread.
AI is also a good place to start. At least it guide you on the basics and what questions to ask

eniola1010:
Please what reliable app can one use to study for the g1.
Thanks in advance.

Any help bosses

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MaggieJul:
Anyone in the Canadian millitary? Pls I have some questions to ask.

There is a fellow West African I know, we have not chatted in a while but I can still forward your question to them. Feel free to ask away here.

jedisco:
Interesting article. Is it also representative of the Nigerian community?

Wonder what folks thoughts are.

https://share.google/0Kmpjvvu58mGCyMDe

- Naija no dey carry last oo, na so e be. In fact it is 'better' because there seem to be a recent uptick in taste for new builds or bespoke/custom houses.

Can I find someone in Canada to register a company with? I'm looking for Nigerians in diaspora who can afford to register a consultancy company which would pave the way for us to get consultancy jobs,gigs and offers.

ferfer:
- Naija no dey carry last oo, na so e be. In fact it is 'better' because there seem to be a recent uptick in taste for new builds or bespoke/custom houses.

Nice. Ownership of ones home seems to be a good starting point of building wealth and stability in most western nations. Having to rent again for a while, showed me how nasty some landlords can be.

Never understood the much higher appeal for new houses in Canada. Reverse was the case in the U.K. I still exchange with folks on the UK mortgage thread to consider new builds. In Canada, folks see 20 yr old houses as old while in the UK 200 yr o houses are still standing and seen as decent and having 'character'
Wanted to go for a new build recently but after I was told I'd have to wait for a year to completion, I went for an old build (20 -30 yr old) instead.

ferfer:
- Naija no dey carry last oo, na so e be. In fact it is 'better' because there seem to be a recent uptick in taste for new builds or bespoke/custom houses.

Unfortunately, this taste for new builds or bespoke/custom houses, including the taste for massive houses with double garages has become the undoing of many Nigerians who have no business buying such homes.

You sign a pre-construction deal for a $1m+ house without a clear plan for how you will qualify for the mortgage with an A lender. I was speaking with someone recently that has put down almost $200k on such a home. House is now ready, but they dont have the wherewithal to close. A similar home on the street by the same builder is selling for about $300k less than their own price.

Builder has now taken them to court to forfeit their downpayment and get judgment for any loss the builder will make as they will definitely have to sell the house at a much lower price.