amindondee:
@Blackbuddy: please you have not replied mt email. Is there any other email address i can reach you on?

debbiejosh:


You are right sir, in March even with my PR Card, I wanted to buy PTA, I wasn't given with a one way ticket, so you need to know which bank truly honours PTA on a one way ticket, even with the immigrant visa.

JESUnifemi4eva:
They were not Nigerians (i.e. those that got 3yrs...but it could be mere coincidence). The person became PR via PNP-route after graduation....The Express Entry route is now pretty fast!

@Edilanco let's chat on the Express Entry thread,you will get more opinions from the seniors there...this thread is for those living in Canada.

Maybe u could please send me your number let's chat on whatsapp if you don't mind

SlowlybtSurely:


Good to have an Ottawa neighbour!

Nice blog by the way. Is there any way one gets notification anytime you post?

papaking1:


You will be fine in Cassablanca.

You may need to book a hotel to stay during the wait at Montreal because the airport is very cold with the numerous ACs. We had to dig into our bags to get out wrappers to cover our kids as I didn't want to go to a hotel. But the option of a hotel is available.

Once you are cleared at the point of entry, you can do as you please because you are already officially a PR

yettyopy:
Hello Everyone,

I am new on this platform but will like to render advise to the mums relocating to Canada soon as i moved from naija to toronto about 4 months ago. I have a 6 year old son and a 2 year old daughter. Kids cant start school until they turn 4, so for mums that intend to start work once they get here,
*make sure you immediately register your child in the daycare as most day cares have a very long wait-list .
*Also register your child for subsidy as the government subsidizes the daycare fee which for new comers its mostly free the first year . This also has a wait-list that might take a months.
*For Pr holders , health is free but you are only entitled to a health card after being a resident for 3 months . So if you or your kids have any medications you have been on back home in naija please bring it along or else you will pay a doctor's fee of $65-$100 depending on the walk-in clinic . The doctor's fee isn't inclusive of medication.
*If you are coming in the summer, try to visit the nearest community centres near you as they have a lot of fantastic programmes for adults and kids e.g drop-in for early years, parent relief ,etc.

This is all i can remember for now. I hope someone on this platform finds this helpful .

impish:
Thanks ma'am. I definitely found this helpful, and consistent with some tidbits of advice we had gotten earlier.

For the daycare which you mentioned is almost free (after subsidy), how many days a week is this for? And for how many hours a day?

Mrs. O, mycanadianfling blog

impish:
Thanks ma'am. I definitely found this helpful, and consistent with some tidbits of advice we had gotten earlier.

For the daycare which you mentioned is almost free (after subsidy), how many days a week is this for? And for how many hours a day?

Mrs. O, mycanadianfling blog

yettyopy:
Hello Everyone,

I am new on this platform but will like to render advise to the mums relocating to Canada soon as i moved from naija to toronto about 4 months ago. I have a 6 year old son and a 2 year old daughter. Kids cant start school until they turn 4, so for mums that intend to start work once they get here,
*make sure you immediately register your child in the daycare as most day cares have a very long wait-list .
*Also register your child for subsidy as the government subsidizes the daycare fee which for new comers its mostly free the first year . This also has a wait-list that might take a months.
*For Pr holders , health is free but you are only entitled to a health card after being a resident for 3 months . So if you or your kids have any medications you have been on back home in naija please bring it along or else you will pay a doctor's fee of $65-$100 depending on the walk-in clinic . The doctor's fee isn't inclusive of medication.
*If you are coming in the summer, try to visit the nearest community centres near you as they have a lot of fantastic programmes for adults and kids e.g drop-in for early years, parent relief ,etc.

This is all i can remember for now. I hope someone on this platform finds this helpful .

papaking1:
Winnipeg is a nice beautiful city and the people are very nice.
Most Nigeria guys here seems to be doing care jobs which I do not actually fancy.

I am a bit confused on the right career path to pursue. I am ready to do any job right now but I need a long term career plan that will put good cash in my pocket.

Anybody living in Manitoba here that can give me some advice on the right career opportunities to pursue?

mygladness:
Good day good people on this forum, please I need your counsel.
I desire to migrate to Canada with my family through the permanent residency program
I have done the initial assessment through a Canadian immigration agent who is now asking for $4000 to assist with the processing.
Please, is it possible to progress without an agent as I do not have such amount readily, given other commitments presently?
What other alternatives are available?
Is it true that chances of being picked for Permanent Residency is rather slim for applicant or spouse over 50 years of age?
Which count stronger, grades @ degree levels or years of experience?
Please what is the difference between the skilled-labour express entry immigration and the express entry Nova Scotia Program?
Any other information will be appreciated?

Thanks for your anticipated kind counsel.

Ayoola03:
Hello house, I have noticed people hardly talk about London ontario, is the city that small and worst at the same time ? are there no job opportunities or other opportunities in London? Is london not too good to settle in? Please gurus in the house, I need more insightful views about London. I feel more anxious knowing people hardly talk about " experience in London". @blackbuddy @principessa0 @papaking1 @fussion and other gurus in the house, await your prompt response bosses.

pauloverdi:
Thanks for all the wonderful posts so far. Very insightful. God bless u guys. My pr visa is valid till March and I would really love to hold on till January before I move. However impending school resumption in September for the kids and associated costs coupled with rent being due as early as December is making me consider leaving earlier. Please I'd like to get advice from someone who arrived canada with their family in the ember months. Bc to be precise. Was it easy getting the kids into school immediately or were there aNY special protocols to observe? As long as the kids are above 5 years old as at September 2017, they will be admitted to school. Check this link for info about BC elementary schools, http://www.learnlivebc.ca/learn/about-education-in-british-columbia Considering the earlier factors I stated should I wait till next yr (though I can move earlier but would love to do so in a more "tidy" fashion)? BC has better weather generally than most of Canada, the winters aren't so severe and trust me the children are more resilient here than you think. Our immigrant children actually adapt faster to the weather than we newcomer adults. I have 3 boys who can't wait to go and play in the snow during their school recess period in winter whereas I and my wife can't imagine what would possess us to ever play in snow, no matter how mild. I've seen people land in summer and I have seen people land in winter. The weather did nothing to lower the urge to go and out hustle. The key is to dress warm and plan your movements. Less sight seeing in winter but the hustle continues, that's all we care about and focus on Im trying to book our flight tickets so I'm really trying to avoid a situation where ill be pressed to reschedule at the last minute. Me and wifey can quit our jobs easy... nothing stopping us. However my pals over there say the cold might b a concern and d best apartments are taken before September by students... Good accommodation has always been a function of how much one can afford, anywhere, anytime. Just as in Naija, if you have the money you can find a great apartment in Ikoyi, Lekki or Maitama so also in London, New York, Milan or Aruba. What you should concern your self about is getting a quality place at an affordable rate, wether students are in school or not. Most students don't rent in family neighborhoods but close to campus so have no fear. Once you land, you will find a way just want to here some naija canadian tots on the matter

Ayoola03:
Hello house, I have noticed people hardly talk about London ontario, is the city that small and worst at the same time ? are there no job opportunities or other opportunities in London? Is london not too good to settle in? Please gurus in the house, I need more insightful views about London. I feel more anxious knowing people hardly talk about " experience in London". @blackbuddy @principessa0 @papaking1 @fussion and other gurus in the house, await your prompt response bosses.

TheCongo2:


I have been living in London, Ontario since 2009. London is 2 hours west of Toronto(right in the middle of Toronto and Detroit, Michigan). So, you can use either airport for international flights.

London is home of one of the majors universities in Canada, University of Western Ontario. The city is mostly white. I have a colleague from Quebec who is white Canadian who always told me that London is a white capital of Canada. According to her, there are more white people per square inch in London than anywhere else in Canada. I don't know how true this is. However, we have a growing immigrant community. The black community is getting bigger. There are 3 African churches in London, Ontario.

The rate of living is relatively lower in London comparing to that of Toronto. Most of the people I know who have moved to London have been able to purchase their first home (something some people claim would have been difficult to do should have they stay in Montreal or Toronto). Nevertheless, housing in very cheap in London comparing to Toronto.

I have young kids and I find London to be a very nice place to raise kids. There are a number of Africans who have been able to open their own business in London. As far as jobs, I am in IT and have basically been working with the same company ever since I am in London, I wouldn't be able to tell you how easy or difficult it is to find a job here. But, I have seen new comers getting jobs all the time.
Adding to that, the government of Canada has programs that would help new comers to enter the work force.

If you want to move to London, I would say go for it.

If I may ask, what is your field of interest?

TheCongo2:


It is possible to progress without an agent?
As with for all applications relating to immigration, you don't need an agent. In fact, some people have found themselves in deep trouble because they have used an agent. By doing your homework you will realize how easy immigrations related matters are. They are all designed to do it yourself.

Is it true that chances of being picked for Permanent Residency is rather slim for applicant or spouse over 50 years of age?
Not true given that age is only a slice of all a lot of other factors. Please visit this link and use the tool that will help you calculate your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score based on the answers you provide.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/crs-tool.asp

Feel free to ask any question in this forum and we will assist you. Don't use an agent, instead USE NAIRALAND and you will have greater chance of succeeding.

Blackbuddy:


Hi, to be honest, I have not met anyone who lives or works in London, ON in the 2 years I have lived in Ontario so I can't speak to the suitability of that place for new settlers. But that in itself, can give you an inkling that maybe it is not the best place for you as a newcomer as you might not find the sort of support system critical to your early success in settling down.

You might want to first of all land in a city that you may be able to find work opportunities basing your decision on your open internet research and the experience of others who have come here ahead of you. There must be a reason why everyone flocks to the cities that are more talked about and why no one has so far discussed London. If you are led, you may well be the first to go there and then come here to share the experience. My candid opinion, go first where Moses has gone and opened the way and gain some footing then you might later be the Jacob to try a neighboring land.

TheCongo2:


I have been living in London, Ontario since 2009. London is 2 hours west of Toronto(right in the middle of Toronto and Detroit, Michigan). So, you can use either airport for international flights.

London is home of one of the majors universities in Canada, University of Western Ontario. The city is mostly white. I have a colleague from Quebec who is white Canadian who always told me that London is a white capital of Canada. According to her, there are more white people per square inch in London than anywhere else in Canada. I don't know how true this is. However, we have a growing immigrant community. The black community is getting bigger. There are 3 African churches in London, Ontario.

The rate of living is relatively lower in London comparing to that of Toronto. Most of the people I know who have moved to London have been able to purchase their first home (something some people claim would have been difficult to do should have they stay in Montreal or Toronto). Nevertheless, housing in very cheap in London comparing to Toronto.

I have young kids and I find London to be a very nice place to raise kids. There are a number of Africans who have been able to open their own business in London. As far as jobs, I am in IT and have basically been working with the same company ever since I am in London, I wouldn't be able to tell you how easy or difficult it is to find a job here. But, I have seen new comers getting jobs all the time.
Adding to that, the government of Canada has programs that would help new comers to enter the work force.

If you want to move to London, I would say go for it.

If I may ask, what is your field of interest?

Ayoola03:
Thanks bosses, how sweet! My field is Civil engineering.
@Thecongo2 please can ipm you, I will be in toronto nxt month by his grace and will love to take directions on how to get to london from toronto coz I be jjc just to sort out accommodation bfor moving finally in sept. And may also need further info from you as london guru lol Hope you dont mind. want to avoid looking for london garage in toronto

czaratwork:
Please are you in toronto or neighbouring city? then what is your next step of action from toronto airport if you are looking to stay at mississauga and you need accomodation from day 1. Are they commuter buses from airport to mississauga? is there a place one can stay temporary while looking for accomodation?. i want to also ask how much one room apartment goes for in mississauga and estimate of how much one person will be spending on living expenses (all inclusive) monthly.

webarse:
For the veterans in house, which city out of this two is more preferrable to live in richmond bc or maple ridge bc?

webarse:

No one is replying me o...abeg na!!!...

Blackbuddy:

Hi, I've replied all recent emails from Nairalanders, please resend yours and I will respond.

TheCongo2:


Hello Ayoola03, are you moving here as an student or permanent resident?
As for getting to London from the airport in Toronto or Detroit, you can use the RobertQ airbus services.
You may make a reservation online and they will pick you from the airport when you arrived. The cost is $64.22 one way.

https://reservation.robertq.com/airbus/
https://reservation.robertq.com/airbus/Schedule/Toronto


Just to let you know, London has an airport. You may also choose London as a final destination for your trip but it may be more expensive.

My apologies, for some reasons my pm isn't working.