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Ghaliz:
I submitted my passport at the Purple center Lekki, I collected in person on the day of my interview at the Deputy High Commission in VI.

When you receive your PPR just look up VFS Canada, Nigeria. You don’t require an appointment to submit your passport. Just walk in during business hours Lagos or Abuja. If you don’t live in Kenya I don’t see how that works. The issuing office on my counterfoil is in Accra.

hapheey007:
Hello, how do I evaluate two certificates at once on WES website?

saxwizard:
You are required to evaluate the highest though

Ghaliz:
I want to appreciate everyone here for the journey, I sporadically read this thread as a guest but I created my account after getting my TCF result. This place kept me sane throughout the process.

A little above 2 weeks after receiving PPR and submitting passport, I got a letter from “IRCC Anti-Fraud” for “In-person convocation” with my original document , the 3 days or so was a blur.

I showed up, the interview was conducted in French and the documents were checked, I received the passports and counterfoil on the spot.

The trigger for this year was a whole lot of diploma mills and mushroom centers across West Africa especially Francophone WA selling TCF results. The people who used a sitter got a PFL with a finding of misrepresentation entered, the people who wrote there still got a PFL on why they wrote in Senegal or Ivory Coast when there’s a center in Lagos, they were also interviewed.

Healthcare workers got called, the PhD holders too. Everyone had to come and prove their mettle.


I give thanks to almighty God, my express entry process is concluded, we have landed Canada.

No Bank Statement was asked, only asked if there’s been a conviction and a previous Canada visit then COPR.

I wish everyone goodluck. Do everything yourself you might be invited to answer questions about your application, no cutting corners either. Peace!

hapheey007:
I have a PostGraduate Diploma in Education (1yr course) and a B.Sc. Insurance (4yrs course). Do I just evaluate only the PGDE?

Ghaliz:
I want to appreciate everyone here for the journey, I sporadically read this thread as a guest but I created my account after getting my TCF result. This place kept me sane throughout the process.

A little above 2 weeks after receiving PPR and submitting passport, I got a letter from “IRCC Anti-Fraud” for “In-person convocation” with my original document , the 3 days or so was a blur.

I showed up, the interview was conducted in French and the documents were checked, I received the passports and counterfoil on the spot.

The trigger for this year was a whole lot of diploma mills and mushroom centers across West Africa especially Francophone WA selling TCF results. The people who used a sitter got a PFL with a finding of misrepresentation entered, the people who wrote there still got a PFL on why they wrote in Senegal or Ivory Coast when there’s a center in Lagos, they were also interviewed.

Healthcare workers got called, the PhD holders too. Everyone had to come and prove their mettle.


I give thanks to almighty God, my express entry process is concluded, we have landed Canada.

No Bank Statement was asked, only asked if there’s been a conviction and a previous Canada visit then COPR.

I wish everyone goodluck. Do everything yourself you might be invited to answer questions about your application, no cutting corners either. Peace!

jackspy:
Hello everyone,

The Canada ECA page says that

"To get full points for having more than 1 credential:
you need a valid educational credential assessment (ECA) for each credential"

I wrote BCS HEQ as a way to get extra points. Please I'd like to know if this means I would do a separate evaluation for the BCS
or can I like add it to my BSc evaluation that was done a while back.

How do I go about it. I'd appreciate pointers from any who has done this before.

thanks

Ontarioo:
Add it to your Bsc evaluation. You will see the option in your previous ECA.

relocationhub:
CAN A PRIVATE ECE CERTIFICATE FROM NIGERIA BE USED FOR AN ECE CAREER IN CANADA OR THROUGH RCIP?

Short answer: It depends on the qualification, the awarding institution, the province, and the job.
Immigration credential assessment and professional ECE certification are two different processes, and a result in one doesn't guarantee a result in the other.

1. CAN ICAS OR IQAS ASSESS IT?

IRCC designates organizations such as ICAS and IQAS to issue immigration ECAs. Designation doesn't mean they assess every kind of qualification. ICAS, for example, assesses formal academic education from recognized institutions and has said it cannot meaningfully assess certain competency-based qualifications.

A private ECE certificate could be a formal academic award, a vocational qualification from a recognized awarding body, or a course-completion certificate from a training provider. These may be treated differently.

Don't assume a certificate will be accepted until the evaluator confirms, in writing, that it assesses that specific award from that specific institution.

ICAS: https://www.icascanada.ca/
IQAS: https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment

2. DOES AN ECA LET YOU WORK AS AN ECE?

No. An ECA doesn't grant a professional licence. Each province sets its own certification rules. British Columbia, for example, requires ECE Registry certification to work as an ECE or ECE Assistant in a licensed facility, with different pathways depending on where you studied.

A certificate could be accepted for an ECA and still fall short of provincial certification. The reverse is also possible. Check both processes separately.

BC ECE certification: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/early-learning/teach/training-and-professional-development/become-an-early-childhood-educator

3. WHAT RCIP REQUIRES

- Education: For foreign education, you need an ECA showing equivalency to at least a Canadian secondary school credential. If you already hold a master's with an acceptable ECA, that may satisfy the education requirement. The ECE certificate doesn't necessarily need its own ECA for RCIP.
- Job offer: A full-time (30+ paid hours a week), non-seasonal, indeterminate offer from a designated employer in a participating community, plus a community recommendation.
- Work experience: Generally 1,560 hours of paid work in the last three years, in an occupation that matches the job offer's TEER level. One year of childcare experience doesn't automatically qualify you. Your documented duties, the occupation classification, and the offer must align.
- Employer requirements: Childcare employers may require provincial certification before hiring, so confirm this for your target province.

Official RCIP page: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/rural-franco-pilots/rural-immigration.html

4. IS THE ECA LIMITED TO YOUR HIGHEST DEGREE?

No. You can have more than one credential assessed, and each needs its own documents. Which credentials matter depends on your goal:

- To meet the RCIP education requirement: a foreign credential with an acceptable ECA.
- To get ECE certification: the ECE education and experience your province requires.
- To claim Express Entry education points: each credential you claim must be assessed.
- To qualify for a specific ECE job: the employer's required education, certification, and experience.

A master's in another field doesn't replace the ECE training a province may require.

BEFORE YOU SPEND MONEY

1. Ask your institution who accredits the program and whether graduates have been assessed by ICAS or IQAS.
2. Ask ICAS or IQAS in writing whether your exact award is in scope.
3. Ask the provincial ECE authority whether it accepts your qualification and institution.
4. Check the RCIP community and designated employers for their requirements.
5. Confirm everything against current IRCC guidance, since rules change.

Every case is different, so other people's outcomes may not match yours. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice.

GET CLARITY BEFORE YOU COMMIT

linasparkle:
Thank you very much. I understand better now.

laurelbae:
Goodmorning everyone.
Please, I have gone through some of the threads but still not getting the detailed information required.

I am a teacher, been teaching since 2013( over 13years) Senior Secondary school
I just turned 39 years old.
I wish to know if I can still try out Canadian skilled migration. If yes. Please, I need a guide of the process involved.

I have a Bsc (4years)
PGDE
IELTS is expired will re-write.

Thank you.

relocationhub:
You're welcome.
I am glad it helped.

Also verify your one year of work experience before you build a plan around it. Check two things:
*Your actual duties: Compare what you really did (day to day), using your reference letter and job description, against the duties listed for the NOC occupation you plan to claim. The job title alone isn't enough. The duties must match.

*Your hours: RCIP generally requires 1,560 hours of paid work within the last three years. Confirm from your payslips, or employer letter that your total reaches that number. A year of part-time work may not add up to 1,560 hours.

Also make sure the experience is paid work, not volunteering or an unpaid internship, and that your reference letter states your hours, pay, dates, and duties clearly.

relocationhub:
Good evening. Yes, you can still explore Canadian skilled immigration at 39.

Your BSc, PGDE and over 13 years of senior secondary school teaching experience give you a basis for assessing your options, but eligibility and the likelihood of receiving an invitation must be evaluated separately.

Two pathways to investigate:

1. Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)

You generally need at least one continuous year of paid, qualifying skilled work experience within the past 10 years, equivalent to at least 1,560 hours; English proficiency of at least CLB 7 in all four abilities; and an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for your foreign education. You must also score at least 67/100 on the FSW selection grid and meet the other requirements.

Important: The 67-point threshold determines eligibility under the FSW selection grid. It is different from your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, which determines your ranking in the Express Entry pool. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee an invitation.


2. Education occupations category

Secondary school teachers (NOC 41220, TEER 1) are included in IRCC's education occupations category. Candidates generally need at least 12 months of qualifying experience in the occupation within the past three years. You must also qualify for an Express Entry program. Inclusion in the category does not guarantee an invitation.


Your DIY action plan:

1. IELTS: Book IELTS General Training, not Academic. Aim for CLB 9 or higher across all four skills if possible.


2. ECA: Have your BSc assessed by an IRCC-designated organisation. Ask whether assessing your PGDE separately could improve your recognised educational credentials.


3. Calculate your scores: Use the official and separately assess your FSW selection-grid points.

4. Explore provincial pathways: Research provincial nominee programs alongside Express Entry rather than relying exclusively on education category draws.


5. Check settlement funds: FSW applicants generally need to demonstrate sufficient settlement funds unless an applicable exemption applies. Check the current amount for your family size.


6. Investigate teacher certification: Canadian teacher licensing is regulated provincially. Immigration eligibility and permission to teach are separate processes.



Your actual prospects will depend on your recognised qualifications, language results, CRS score and the immigration pathways available when you apply.

Start with the official requirements and assess your profile before spending money on applications.

smartkester:
I wished one could just get this PR immediately after doing all these. This is my second year in the pool and nothing yet. I'm not going through French route though

relocationhub:
I understand your frustration. After investing years in your career, paying for language tests and credential assessments, and spending two years in the pool, it can be discouraging not to receive an invitation.

The challenge is that meeting the eligibility requirements and being competitive enough to receive an invitation are two different things.

Since you're not considering the French route, I would suggest looking beyond simply waiting in the Express Entry pool.

Depending on your actual CRS score and circumstances, it may be worth investigating whether your teaching experience gives you an advantage through education-category invitations or whether a provincial nomination or another pathway could offer a more realistic opportunity.

The important thing is to establish whether your current profile is genuinely competitive or whether there is a strategic alternative worth pursuing.

Two years in the pool is a good reason to reassess your options rather than continue waiting without a clear strategy.

If you don't mind sharing, what is your current CRS score, and have you received any provincial nomination interest or invitations to apply so far?

That would help us identify what may be holding your profile back and which options are worth investigating.

smartkester:
- My CRS score is currently sitting on 403 and it would drop by my next birthday (April 2027).
- Secondly, I've applied to Saskatchewan PNP.
- I don't really have teaching experience aside my NYSC experience.
- I'm claiming 4 years of experience in Sales and Marketing. I'm currently practicing Engineering. I have one and half year of experience for this but I didn't include it in my profile. I only included the 4 years experience I had in sales and Marketing.

To be honest, I agree with you that one has to be strategic about it now, navigating it is my challenge at this moment. It's so frustrating. So much money has gone down to be here.

Pearl005:
Hi everyone, please I'd like to know how to go about WES payment. None of the cards I used worked, including payoneer card. Please enlighten me on easier means of payment.

eniola1010:
Please where in nigeria can one do a masters for one year. And would not require strict entrace exams like the likes of unilag.

I just want a very docile school, i dont mind the course, i just want to use it for ircc point upgrade.

So please who knows such school? That does maximum 1yr masters. Below 1.5M.

walepepe21:
Good day, guys! 🙏🏾

Please, I need some guidance on behalf of my cousin who is interested in applying for Canadian (PR).

I would like to know if this is a good Nairaland thread/group to join for proper guidance, or if there is a reliable WhatsApp group, or anyone knowledgeable in Canadian immigration who can guide him through the process. I would genuinely appreciate any recommendations. 🙌🏾

His profile:

Age: 28 years old (Male)

Education: BSc in Chemistry with GPA 3.65/4.00 (WES evaluated) and graduated: 2022

CELPIP: Listening 12, Reading 12, Writing 12, Speaking 9 (Average: 11)

Work experience: 3 years with NAFDAC, Nigeria, working as a Chemical Analyst

Marital status: Single

He is ready to provide any additional information that may be required and is very open to genuine advice on the best pathway for him.

Please, if you have experience with Express Entry, CRS calculation, Federal Skilled Worker, NOC selection, or Canadian PR applications, your advice would be highly appreciated.

Thank you very much, everyone. 🙏🏾🇨🇦

eniola1010:
Please where in nigeria can one do a masters for one year. And would not require strict entrace exams like the likes of unilag.

I just want a very docile school, i dont mind the course, i just want to use it for ircc point upgrade.

So please who knows such school? That does maximum 1yr masters. Below 1.5M.