zandora:


Go ahead with your WES evaluation and if after assessing your credentials your ECA has the same dob as your transcript, send an email to WES to rectify this and include your birth certificate. I know someone who was in your shoes and WES updated the ECA for him. You do not need the transcript for the FSW application itself.

Okay. Pls what do i need for the FSW application itself

Akspet:
Hello house,
Good evening, I really want go to canada to work there, please can someone help me with some guide lines, like the kind of visa I can apply for, the process it will involve, and a type of trusted organisation I can do dat with....God bless you all with your immediate response...

What's your background like Education, Occupation, Work experience years, age? You would need a minimum of 1 year of skilled working experience to qualify for FSWC.

jarkbauer:


Okay. Pls what do i need for the FSW application itself

For education, your ECA report (WES, etc), and School certificates. Some opined that you do not even need to upload your ECA as CIC would verify independently with the report number you provided, however, I uploaded mine anyway.

irondome:


For education, your ECA report (WES, etc), and School certificates. Some opined that you do not even need to upload your ECA as CIC would verify independently with the report number you provided, however, I uploaded mine anyway.

The documents i sent to WES were transcript and certificates

jarkbauer:


The documents i sent to WES were transcript and certificates

That's okay.

I believe Zandora was referring to the actual FSW visa application itself (i.e post ITA). She opines that WES would still go ahead and evaluate your degree anyway and then issue an ECA report to you. When you get your ITA, you may not be required to upload your transcript on EE, so CIC would not even get to see the age on your transcript. Therefore, they would reckon with the DOB on your passport.

You would have to upload your certificates, along with your ECA report, as a number of applicants who failed to upload their certificates were refused visa.

thanks zandora

zandora:


Yes they do.

JesusDWay:


They seem to sometime ago chose those who applied to them but with IT Skills. They are running away cuz it's a small place, with just a population of 150k and surrounded by water which gives out there might not be many opportunities available there. Someone once joked that, except you want to be fishing and hunting, that's when you'll opt for PEI. However, some thought one can use it to enter Canada first and then find another later

Thanks a lot. Any of the provinces will be better than Nigeria at the moment.

irondome:


That's okay.

I believe Zandora was referring to the actual FSW visa application itself (i.e post ITA). She opines that WES would still go ahead and evaluate your degree anyway and then issue an ECA report to you. When you get your ITA, you may not be required to upload your transcript on EE, so CIC would not even get to see the age on your transcript. Therefore, they would reckon with the DOB on your passport.

You would have to upload your certificates, along with your ECA report, as a number of applicants who failed to upload their certificates were refused visa.

Hello guys, pls do u think a statement of result/ to whom it may concern stating ones final cgpa and degree obtained will be acceptable in place of the certificate itself?

britiko:
Hello guys, pls do u think a statement of result/ to whom it may concern stating ones final cgpa and degree obtained will be acceptable in place of the certificate itself?

Statement of result will fly. Don't know about 'to whom it my concern'

I'm considering also entering the pool as well as my husband. It does seem that I can get higher CRS scores cos of age.

Now, the issue I have is as regards fund. The stated funds for a family of 3 is in my husband's personal account which I've heard will not fly if I intend using it.

Can we open a joint account ASAP and move the fund there? So that either of us can use it to apply, depending on who gets ITA? Then again, heard the funds have to be there for a minimum of 6months prior to ITA. Or should we wait till I get ITA and he transfers the money into my personal account and say it's a gift?

Another issue is that my passport is still in my maiden name and I don't intend getting another one for now cos all my travel history are in it. Does this pose any problems?

Jesusdway, zandora, Etfash etc

SlowlybtSurely:
I'm considering also entering the pool as well as my husband. It does seem that I can get higher CRS scores cos of age.

Now, the issue I have is as regards fund. The stated funds for a family of 3 is in my husband's personal account which I've heard will not fly if I intend using it.

Can we open a joint account ASAP and move the fund there? So that either of us can use it to apply, depending on who gets ITA? Then again, heard the funds have to be there for a minimum of 6months prior to ITA. Or should we wait till I get ITA and he transfers the money into my personal account and say it's a gift?

Another issue is that my passport is still in my maiden name and I don't intend getting another one for now cos all my travel history are in it. Does this pose any problems?

Jesusdway, zandora, Etfash etc

The funds don't have to be there for a minimum of 6 months but you have to provide 6 months average balance. If I were you I'll go with option 2 i.e. tell your husband to transfer the funds to your account and then provide u with a gift letter etc. As for the other matter, you should change your passport to your married name especially if the name on your bank account and other documents is in your married name.

SlowlybtSurely:


Statement of result will fly. Don't know about 'to whom it my concern'

Thanks

I intend applying for this... I have 2yrs working experience since i graduated in 2012. Am challenged with the proof of fund as i do not have up to the stated amount in my acct...about 2m or more if am correct. Can i use my dad's bank statement or does it have to be mine? Am applying for myself alone.

zandora:

The funds don't have to be there for a minimum of 6 months but you have to provide 6 months average balance. If I were you I'll go with option 2 i.e. tell your husband to transfer the funds to your account and then provide u with a gift letter etc. As for the other matter, you should change your passport to your married name especially if the name on your bank account and other documents is in your married name.

Thanks a lot Zandora. I still use my maiden name in most of my credentials including bank accounts. Also used it for my ECA evaluation. Can I just go ahead with it?

By the way, how are you settling in? Job and all?

Yes they do. I used that for my masters degree from lautech.

morgan2006:
please does WES accept statement of result? thats what I have handy at the moment. can anyone please help me confirm this?

@zandora, JesusDWay, irondome, Slimmsyyetty, damkollins, solomonwis, dupyshoo, Tola73, RedCapChief, unibadan, Taiwoabo, other gurus

I entered the pool yesterday as the primary applicant after registering on Job Bank.

My challenge is this: while trying to update my details under "Education" section, I could not see any degree relevant to me in respect of the drop-down for Bachelor degrees. All I saw were Science, Engineering and Education degrees. Meanwhile, I have BSc degree in Banking & Finance. Kindly enlighten.

fejeerow:
I intend applying for this... I have 2yrs working experience since i graduated in 2012. Am challenged with the proof of fund as i do not have up to the stated amount in my acct...about 2m or more if am correct. Can i use my dad's bank statement or does it have to be mine? Am applying for myself alone.

No, you can't use your dad's statement alone. He would have to transfer the funds to your account and subsequently write out a gift deed to you. You may however upload your dad's account statement along with your 6 month average statement.

irondome:


No, you can't use your dad's statement alone. He would have to transfer the funds to your account and subsequently write out a gift deed to you. You may however upload your dad's account statement along with your 6 month average statement.

Please help with my enquiry above.

Happy New Year guys.. Canada awaits us this year...

40manlappy:
@zandora, JesusDWay, irondome, Slimmsyyetty, damkollins, solomonwis, dupyshoo, Tola73, RedCapChief, unibadan, Taiwoabo, other gurus

I entered the pool yesterday as the primary applicant after registering on Job Bank.

My challenge is this: while trying to update my details under "Education" section, I could not see any degree relevant to me in respect of the drop-down for Bachelor degrees. All I saw were Science, Engineering and Education degrees. Meanwhile, I have BSc degree in Banking & Finance. Kindly enlighten.

I never really noticed that when I created my profile as mine was Engineering. I reckon you should go with "science" as Bsc is technically bachelor of science.

You should probably not worry much because you would also be providing your exact discipline.

Happy New year.

Happy new year folks

I am a 2014 Fsw applicant. I underwent and submitted my medical tests since Oct 17th this year but I have not gotten a feedback since.

I leant they normally request for passports two months after the submission of the medical results but has the procedure changed ?

4watever:
Happy new year folks

I am a 2014 Fsw applicant. I underwent and submitted my medical tests since Oct 17th this year but I have not gotten a feedback since.

I leant they normally request for passports two months after the submission of the medical results but has the procedure changed ?

I did my own medicals since July no PPR yet, so be patient 2016 will be our year. Be rest assure that you will receive visa before medical expire

Hello Everyone. A big happy new year. A prosperous 2016 where all our endeavours especially those concerning our aspirations to migrate to canada come to us in Jesus name. Amen.

Hello house,pls how do i write a brief description of my job. I'm a mechanical engineer working with a company as the head of maintenance where i repair cars,trucks and heavy equipments. I'm applying under noc 2132 but don't know if this my job qualifies for noc 2132 or 2232? Thanks

Happy New Year 2016.

I tried completing the Nova Scotia online form and I also uploaded my documents but I observed that the submit icon was not active.

Kindly confirm how to go about the Nova Scotia online application.

Thanks

FunW:
Happy New Year 2016.

I tried completing the Nova Scotia online form and I also uploaded my documents but I observed that the submit icon was not active.

Kindly confirm how to go about the Nova Scotia online application.

Thanks

I noticed the following on their website:

Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry is not accepting new applications at this time.

I guess the program is not open yet.

tola73:
I did my own medicals since July no PPR yet, so be patient 2016 will be our year. Be rest assure that you will receive visa before medical expire

Wow.
When is the expiry date?

JesusDWay:

JesusDway,

I have been following your posts on this topic and I think I need to get few clarifications from you. I just completed my MSc in the US, and was recently evaluating my options on what to do going forward. If i decide to stay in the states, it will take me forever to get a green card without marrying a citizen. Typically, for me to get a green card I will put in not less than 8 years of work period, that to me seems a long period of time. A friend of mine just whispered to me some two weeks ago about this Canada's work immigration opportunity. From my evaluation it seemed better than that of the US, at least you become a permanent resident within a short period of time, unlike in the States.

I started following this topic and other sources I have been reading online, at first the process seemed easy for me, but after much research the whole thing seems very complicating. Please, I need you to shed some light on certain grey areas.

1)At the moment I don't have my Nigerian undergraduate transcript evaluated by WES, can I apply while waiting for the transcript to get evaluated?

2) My account has always been in the region of $1000, can I apply with my fathers account. Or how do I solve the problem of insufficient funds. Though I can ask my dad to lend me $15,000 just to boost my account, whichever way, what do you advice.

3) I discovered they need a police clearance, and unfortunately I don't have any. I looked over the FBI website and noticed it may take up to 14 weeks (approx 4 months) for FBI to process a clearance, please tell me what to do.

4) Also do you know the NOC for data analysts?

5) what province do you recommend that I should apply to. And finally, how long does this entire process take

Please, I will be glad if you will try and respond.

Doggys:
Hello house,pls how do i write a brief description of my job. I'm a mechanical engineer working with a company as the head of maintenance where i repair cars,trucks and heavy equipments. I'm applying under noc 2132 but don't know if this my job qualifies for noc 2132 or 2232? Thanks

I have always favored reference letter from HR department. However, If no such structure exist and you have to draft out your responsibilities/roles for your supervisor to sign off on, then you have to be careful to avoid "first person" reporting (e.g. I service the Generator, etc)

In drafting your reference,

1. Come up with an exhaustive list of ALL your responsibilities (avoiding first person singular pronoun).

2. Look up CIC's listed responsibilities under the NOCs you are considering; and compare with your listed responsibilities. Settle for the NOC with the closest match. Be careful not to copy CIC's listed responsibilities verbatim, otherwise, that work experience would be voided.

Ensure the reference letter details other required information (Salary, number of hours per week or full-time, start and end date) and it's printed on your company's letter-head.

Fleshly:


JesusDway,

I have been following your posts on this topic and I think I need to get few clarifications from you. I just completed my MSc in the US, and was recently evaluating my options on what to do going forward. If i decide to stay in the states, it will take me forever to get a green card without marrying a citizen. Typically, for me to get a green card I will put in not less than 8 years of work period, that to me seems a long period of time. A friend of mine just whispered to me some two weeks ago about this Canada's work immigration opportunity. From my evaluation it seemed better than that of the US, at least you become a permanent resident within a short period of time, unlike in the States.

I started following this topic and other sources I have been reading online, at first the process seemed easy for me, but after much research the whole thing seems very complicating. Please, I need you to shed some light on certain grey areas.

1)At the moment I don't have my Nigerian undergraduate transcript evaluated by WES, can I apply while waiting for the transcript to get evaluated?

2) My account has always been in the region of $1000, can I apply with my fathers account. Or how do I solve the problem of insufficient funds. Though I can ask my dad to lend me $15,000 just to boost my account, whichever way, what do you advice.

3) I discovered they need a police clearance, and unfortunately I don't have any. I looked over the FBI website and noticed it may take up to 14 weeks (approx 4 months) for FBI to process a clearance, please tell me what to do.

4) Also do you know the NOC for data analysts?

5) what province do you recommend that I should apply to. And finally, how long does this entire process take

Please, I will be glad if you will try and respond.

1)At the moment I don't have my Nigerian undergraduate transcript evaluated by WES, can I apply while waiting for the transcript to get evaluated?
No, you can't, as ECA is a core requirement for FSW category. You have to do your WES assessment before you can create an active profile.

When are you getting your certificate and transcript for your masters? If you have it already, I suggest you only get your masters degree evaluated. CIC awards point based on highest degree obtained, as such, you would not be losing any point.

2) My account has always been in the region of $1000, can I apply with my fathers account. Or how do I solve the problem of insufficient funds. Though I can ask my dad to lend me $15,000 just to boost my account, whichever way, what do you advice.

You can't use your dad's statement as your only POF, because CIC recommended that the POF has to be in the principal applicant's name. In your case, you can get your dad to transfer the money to your account and get him to do a "Gift Deed", stating that the "transferred" fund was indeed a gift. You would still need a POF document from your bank(6 months average balance) and may be, your dad's financial statement to prove that he could afford to such gift.


3) I discovered they need a police clearance, and unfortunately I don't have any. I looked over the FBI website and noticed it may take up to 14 weeks (approx 4 months) for FBI to process a clearance, please tell me what to do.

You have to be smart with PCC and ensure you don't do them to early. CIC consider PCC valid for 6 months, but I wouldn't submit any PCC with less than 3 months validity. In your case, how early you apply for your FBI report depends on your CRS. If you are 460+, you should probably apply now as you would probably land an ITA under 2 months.

4) Also do you know the NOC for data analysts?

Google " NOC data analysts"

5) what province do you recommend that I should apply to. And finally, how long does this entire process take

Depends on your CRS and cash, if your CRS is above 400 and you could easily shell out $1500, go for Ontario. Otherwise, be on the look out for Saskatchewan. Few of the other provinces prefer applicants with a job offer within the province.

How long depends on "how fast you land an ITA". However, the average processing time after e-application submission (post ITA) is 6 months

^^^^
@Irondome God bless you.

I noticed you answered those concerns I raised with an easy apt. Please are you in Canada? I asked because I do wish to speak with you on phone if that will be convenient for you.

I noticed you said I should get my MSc degree evaluated, but I think Canada and US have the same GPA system. However, it will be easy for me to get my MSc degree evaluated, than getting my Nigerian cert evaluated. So I want to know if Msc Cert covers or overshadows my Bsc degree. I want to know so that I don't get into the unnecessary loop of trying to get my transcript from Nigeria, which could be very painstaking.
Thanks