Jejebaba:
Good job, you guys are doing here. I have been considering this Canada express of a thing for over 2 years and my wife is really disturbing me about it as some of her friends are living in Canada but i have some challenges which i will need a sincere advice from the gurus in this forum. Below is my case,
I have been working for almost 6 years as a Drilling Engineer in an oil coy in Middle East with annual take home in the range of $62-70k USD (no taxable income in the country) and i am married with 2 kids. I have been trying to consider this Canada express entry but my research on it is not giving me a convincing reason to do it based on the following, there is job insecurity in oil sector in Canada due to the fluctuation in the crude oil prices as cost of oil production in Canada is quite high and IOC's cut back on workforce and drilling activities whenever there is oil price crash. Also, the salary i see online and based on my discussion with my colleagues working there is too low compared to what is obtainable in the middle East. I tried to have a lengthy discussion with a Nigerian friend working in the same comapny with me but Nisku branch and he told me, i shouldn't consider migrating to Canada due to job insecurity and other factors but could it be, he doesn't want me to enjoy the benefit of PR and Citizenship he enjoys there as this guy was laid off and at home for almost 2 years during the last oil crises but was just called back few months ago when oil prices started picking up. I will need an objective response from the gurus in the house so as to take an informed decision in order to be part of you guys.

Apologies for my lengthy post.
Gracias to you all.

Bros, if you are rich already, what do you want to gain abroad again? The only thing is to expose your children by frequent travels that's all. With your money, you can afford a very very comfortable life amongst your fellow race in Naija and you will be treated like a king. Canada is not the destiny of everybody bro, enjoy your success

hayor2014:

ICAN to ACCA is not a MRA ,you only get exemptions but you still write exams to pass finally

That is the interpretation most of us gave to that statement. Pls do u know anyone that has gone through this route? @talkingboy see this..

peacengine:


Bros, if you are rich already, what do you want to gain abroad again? The only thing is to expose your children by frequent travels that's all. With your money, you can afford a very very comfortable life amongst your fellow race in Naija and you will be treated like a king. Canada is not the destiny of everybody bro, enjoy your success

Actually, I can tell you that a lot of the people processing this permanent residency are operating at that income bracket and above. They are doing so for the following reasons:

1. The future of their children. This is not about money but about citizenship. There are certain things that some passports guarantee you in life. Least of all- if you work hard, you won't be hungry. In Nigeria, hard work and education do not guarantee success and self-sustenance. Not even for the so-called big men.

2. Value for life. Our society does not value human life. People die here everyday and nobody except their immediate family cares. Over there, your life as an individual is valued. No fulani man can kill you or burn your house, not even if he is the president or prime minister. You actually matter.

3. Top notch medical care and it's also free. I used to nuture the dream of riding a powerbike. Until I saw that the president's son had to be flown out after his accident. I gave up. It means that for every biker. OYO lo wa. The government may give you license to ride your bike, but if God forbid, something happens to you, whatever you see, you take. That is even on a lighter note. There are more serious implications for our poor medical infrastructure. I was at the intensive care unit for infants at UNIPORT teaching hospital one day, a couple came with their pre-term child from Bayelsa and they were told no bed space. meaning the child can go and die for all they care or try another teaching hospital. Think about that. On the flip side, maybe one somebody here will be generous enough to tell you about how child birth is managed over there. There are things your 1 billion cannot buy in this country. This is one of them.

4. Your success actually matters. The government creates a lot of incentives for the citizens and permanent residents to do well in life. Actually, they start contributing to a child's welfare from day 1. Give birth and they begin to pay the parents cash for the child's upkeep. I heard this and I wanted to go crazy.

5. Your security- have you ever wondered about how when an American/British/French/Canadian citizen is kidnapped anywhere in the world, the news someone makes it to CNN headlines. That is because they matter. You cannot kill them or kidnap them without implications. For every single one of them anywhere in the world, they are tracked because they are precious to their government.

The reasons are too numerous to count. I am surprised you are on this thread without full appreciation of the benefits of what you are doing. Do you know how many people leave their well paying lucrative jobs in Nigeria and go to Canny to start at lower positions? Why do you think they do it?

Well, one has to make a decision. So far, there is no indication that the MRA with ACCA will be cancelled. I think CPA is enjoying the flow of funds coming in otherwise, why would CPA Ontario join CPA BC in accepting members outside Canada. They don't mind the yearly subscriptions and the fact that CPA membership is growing, that is what every accounting body wants even ACCA.

ACCA now has 4 exam diets in a year, and many people are completing more exam papers due to this flexibility. If you set your mind to do it, you will can complete it within a year plus.

I made mention of a friend who is taking this path, she has few papers to go, she is currently in Canny for soft landing.

Let everyone do what they are convinced to do and what works for them.

I haven't written CPA exams before, but I heard it is hard to pass and also a more expensive venture than ACCA (Please verify this, it's just hear say).

Talkingboy:


Be careful with ur decision to write ACCA.

What if CPA cancels d MRA B4 u complete ur ACCA ?

All d best .

Virt:
Well, one has to make a decision. So far, there is no indication that the MRA with ACCA will be cancelled. I think CPA is enjoying the flow of funds coming in otherwise, why would CPA Ontario join CPA BC in accepting members outside Canada. They don't mind the yearly subscriptions and the fact that CPA membership is growing, that is what every accounting body wants even ACCA.

ACCA now has 4 exam diets in a year, and many people are completing more exam papers due to this flexibility. If you set your mind to do it, you will can complete it within a year plus.

I made mention of a friend who is taking this path, she has few papers to go, she is currently in Canny for soft landing.

Let everyone do what they are convinced to do and what works for them.

I haven't written CPA exams before, but I heard it is hard to pass and also a more expensive venture than ACCA (Please verify this, it's just hear say).

I totally agree with you. No need falling for the analysis paralysis and the resulting inaction due to fear of maybe they will or they won't.

Do it anyway.

I started mine with CPA BC and those guys have been annoying as hell. I guess folks should try CPA Ontario. They sound a bit more flexible.

vascey:


1. In Nigeria, hard work and education do not guarantee success and self-sustenance. Not even for the so-called big men.

3. I was at the intensive care unit for infants at UNIPORT teaching hospital one day, a couple came with their pre-term child from Bayelsa and they were told no bed space. meaning the child can go and die for all they care or try another teaching hospital. Think about that.


The reasons are too numerous to count. Do you know how many people leave their well paying lucrative jobs in Nigeria and go to Canny to start at lower positions? Why do you think they do it?

These points are very true. Na who sabi greet oga pas go chop semo, others go manage pure water. The worst of them is our healthcare, churches will need more volunteers in their healing dept to attend to those thrown out to fend for themselves. Poor service combined with half baked practitioners can only be a recipe for something else. You will end up using your savings to fund your self-govt (electricity, water, security, healthcare abroad etc) instead of investing in greater things.

Issyman:


That is the interpretation most of us gave to that statement. Pls do u know anyone that has gone through this route? @talkingboy see this..

I have a (travelled now) colleagues, that have submitted all required documents to get the CPA, and its been accepted by CPA ontario for processing...

peacengine:


Bros, if you are rich already, what do you want to gain abroad again? The only thing is to expose your children by frequent travels that's all. With your money, you can afford a very very comfortable life amongst your fellow race in Naija and you will be treated like a king. Canada is not the destiny of everybody bro, enjoy your success

Bros, destiny dey change...

vascey:


Actually, I can tell you that a lot of the people processing this permanent residency are operating at that income bracket and above. They are doing so for the following reasons:

1. The future of their children. This is not about money but about citizenship. There are certain things that some passports guarantee you in life. Least of all- if you work hard, you won't be hungry. In Nigeria, hard work and education do not guarantee success and self-sustenance. Not even for the so-called big men.

2. Value for life. Our society does not value human life. People die here everyday and nobody except their immediate family cares. Over there, your life as an individual is valued. No fulani man can kill you or burn your house, not even if he is the president or prime minister. You actually matter.

3. Top notch medical care and it's also free. I used to nuture the dream of riding a powerbike. Until I saw that the president's son had to be flown out after his accident. I gave up. It means that for every biker. OYO lo wa. The government may give you license to ride your bike, but if God forbid, something happens to you, whatever you see, you take. That is even on a lighter note. There are more serious implications for our poor medical infrastructure. I was at the intensive care unit for infants at UNIPORT teaching hospital one day, a couple came with their pre-term child from Bayelsa and they were told no bed space. meaning the child can go and die for all they care or try another teaching hospital. Think about that. On the flip side, maybe one somebody here will be generous enough to tell you about how child birth is managed over there. There are things your 1 billion cannot buy in this country. This is one of them.

4. Your success actually matters. The government creates a lot of incentives for the citizens and permanent residents to do well in life. Actually, they start contributing to a child's welfare from day 1. Give birth and they begin to pay the parents cash for the child's upkeep. I heard this and I wanted to go crazy.

5. Your security- have you ever wondered about how when an American/British/French/Canadian citizen is kidnapped anywhere in the world, the news someone makes it to CNN headlines. That is because they matter. You cannot kill them or kidnap them without implications. For every single one of them anywhere in the world, they are tracked because they are precious to their government.

The reasons are too numerous to count. I am surprised you are on this thread without full appreciation of the benefits of what you are doing. Do you know how many people leave their well paying lucrative jobs in Nigeria and go to Canny to start at lower positions? Why do you think they do it?

Spot on!
Just yesterday I read about a lady that died because no electricity or fuel for genetator to power the oxygen machine!!
It's a very big problem to live in Nigeria

peacengine:


Bros, if you are rich already, what do you want to gain abroad again? The only thing is to expose your children by frequent travels that's all. With your money, you can afford a very very comfortable life amongst your fellow race in Naija and you will be treated like a king. Canada is not the destiny of everybody bro, enjoy your success

Not everyone wants to be rich either or live large. Some of us just want stable electricity and regular supply of basic amenities plus a simple life

Yes to both questions

itzppr:


Thanks a lot. Yours was Accra too right and you also received the bolded clause?

sthillz:


Not everyone wants to be rich either or live large. Some of us just want stable electricity and regular supply of basic amenities plus a simple life

This is me

Blackbuddy:


To the gentleman who is getting the responses above, there`s really nothing more that needs to be added as every single person who has replied you so far has spoken great wisdom so please sit up.

You are holding onto a sense of security that does not take into account what Canada has to offer you. In your specific interest and the general interest of your family, have a rethink and look towards Canada. Like we say in Ontario, `it`s yours to discover`. All the best ahead.

As always, that's our beloved BB delivering it sweet and simple.

In another news, @Blackbuddy, I'm on CAMS as we discussed. I'm not landing in YYZ airport without it. . I will send you a mail soon.

It will all end in praise IJN!

Good people, please help out with this issue that has been on my mind for a while now.

I may not get the gist well, but I read that when one begins the processing of ones driver's license, you will be asked to hand over your Nigerian driver's license.

My questions are these:

1. Will the valid and running Nigerian driver's license be returned to me by the provincial motor transport authority after carrying out necessary verification?

2. If it won't be returned back me, how am I suppose to drive in Lagos without my Nigerian driver's license (when visiting or upon return from a short landing) without having a brush with FRSC?

3. Will it be legal and proper to drive with my Ontario/Canadian driver's license in Lagos while visiting, where i do not have a Nigerian driver's license?

Thank you. It will end in praise IJN!

vascey:


Actually, I can tell you that a lot of the people processing this permanent residency are operating at that income bracket and above. They are doing so for the following reasons:

1. The future of their children. This is not about money but about citizenship. There are certain things that some passports guarantee you in life. Least of all- if you work hard, you won't be hungry. In Nigeria, hard work and education do not guarantee success and self-sustenance. Not even for the so-called big men.

2. Value for life. Our society does not value human life. People die here everyday and nobody except their immediate family cares. Over there, your life as an individual is valued. No fulani man can kill you or burn your house, not even if he is the president or prime minister. You actually matter.

3. Top notch medical care and it's also free. I used to nuture the dream of riding a powerbike. Until I saw that the president's son had to be flown out after his accident. I gave up. It means that for every biker. OYO lo wa. The government may give you license to ride your bike, but if God forbid, something happens to you, whatever you see, you take. That is even on a lighter note. There are more serious implications for our poor medical infrastructure. I was at the intensive care unit for infants at UNIPORT teaching hospital one day, a couple came with their pre-term child from Bayelsa and they were told no bed space. meaning the child can go and die for all they care or try another teaching hospital. Think about that. On the flip side, maybe one somebody here will be generous enough to tell you about how child birth is managed over there. There are things your 1 billion cannot buy in this country. This is one of them.

4. Your success actually matters. The government creates a lot of incentives for the citizens and permanent residents to do well in life. Actually, they start contributing to a child's welfare from day 1. Give birth and they begin to pay the parents cash for the child's upkeep. I heard this and I wanted to go crazy.

5. Your security- have you ever wondered about how when an American/British/French/Canadian citizen is kidnapped anywhere in the world, the news someone makes it to CNN headlines. That is because they matter. You cannot kill them or kidnap them without implications. For every single one of them anywhere in the world, they are tracked because they are precious to their government.

The reasons are too numerous to count. I am surprised you are on this thread without full appreciation of the benefits of what you are doing. Do you know how many people leave their well paying lucrative jobs in Nigeria and go to Canny to start at lower positions? Why do you think they do it?

Why do you feel the need to write an epistle in response to my view? Even mentioning President's son and bike accident, don't people survive worse accidentz without travelling? Bro, I'm here to see if there are opportunities for guyz like me to start business of exporting but all I see is job seeking here and there. If I'm rich, I won't relocate, this is my personal choice, I'm a business man looking for things I can export to make dough.

True and real business men and women don't waste their time responding to threads about immigration. You are not a business man looking a thing. You are just confused about what to do in life to get rich quick. Being on this thread... you are on a long thing.

peacengine:


Why do you feel the need to write an epistle in response to my view? Even mentioning President's son and bike accident, don't people survive worse accidentz without travelling? Bro, I'm here to see if there are opportunities for guyz like me to start business of exporting but all I see is job seeking here and there. If I'm rich, I won't relocate, this is my personal choice, I'm a business man looking for things I can export to make dough.

TEECANN:


As always, that's our beloved BB delivering it sweet and simple.

In another news, @Blackbuddy, I'm on CAMS as we discussed. I'm not landing in YYZ airport without it. . I will send you a mail soon.

It will all end in praise IJN!

Looking forward to your landing, the weather now is very nice and welcoming here

hayor2014:


I have a (travelled now) colleagues, that have submitted all required documents to get the CPA, and its been accepted by CPA ontario for processing...

Thank you for this

sthillz:



Spot on!
Just yesterday I read about a lady that died because no electricity or fuel for genetator to power the oxygen machine!!
It's a very big problem to live in Nigeria

l was in Nigeria few years ago, my friends house is a one story building, beside the house is a clinic, I saw through my window 3 pregnant women died in that useless clinic due to lack of equipment and competent Doctors, I assisted the clinic to rush another newborn to another hospital due to lack of oxygen and the clinic had no Ambulance, I drove the doctor with the newborn baby with speed to another clinic that has oxygen and thank God, the baby survived, it is not about money but the quality of life in Nigeria is like hell, Canada and almost all the western world are close to paradise.

Nigeria is the current headquarters of Hell fire, the same is applicable to several African countries where they don't value human life, if you have the means to relocate do it without looking back, it is better to be a 7th class citizen in Canada than to carry the Nigerian passport that is like rag amongst the comity of Nations

mclarry:
True and real business men and women don't waste their time responding to threads about immigration. You are not a business man looking a thing. You are just confused about what to do in life to get rich quick. Being on this thread... you are on a long thing.

Lmao. And they call me mean. This right here na serious upper cut

I quite agree with you on the two jobs part.I was a banker that period and my office was in Lekki...my weekends were precious to me if you know what i mean

In all sha...i've closed their chapter.I'll be landing in Canada in a few weeks and i hope to get my BA career off to a flyer.Contacted a few peeps on LinkedIn who are BAs to sort of mentor me.The kind of jobs i can do to qualify for hours and the kind of post graduate short courses i can do to fastrack

Goodluck in your pursuit of 126k

nairalandnewbie:
Hi thank you for your input. I’m aware of all these points you have made. I did mention it was an online course. I also know people that have used it successfully in the Uk and it is indeed a virtual training and not for certification purpose but for work experience. ECBA u did mention doesn't require proper structural training but atleast 20hours(or so) of learning either via seminars, online study or experience to qualify and all one needs to do is to show proof of having done that. As for the clash with ur work schedule that’s totally meant to happen cause it’s more like doing two jobs at the same time considering the fact that the package trains you on the job. The part of data and all the Lagos hub allows you to come into the office to download and work with their WiFi on saturdays.
Thanks for the advice tho I’m kuku still looking for my 126k.
Furthermore, just because it seemed difficult I don’t think you should give up maybe u can talk to them and reschedule your work and KPIs to weekends only
Just my two cents...

@ TEECANN,

I will only answer your first question. Other people may be able to give answers to the rest.

I do not really know about Ontario, but I want to believe it will be same as it is in Alberta. The Nigerian Driver license you submit for the processing of your Alberta license becomes the property of the Province (It will not be returned to you). So, you may want to make copies before dropping it.

TEECANN:
Good people, please help out with this issue that has been on my mind for a while now.

I may not get the gist well, but I read that when one begins the processing of ones driver's license, you will be asked to hand over your Nigerian driver's license.

My questions are these:

1. Will the valid and running Nigerian driver's license be returned to me by the provincial motor transport authority after carrying out necessary verification?

2. If it won't be returned back me, how am I suppose to drive in Lagos without my Nigerian driver's license (when visiting or upon return from a short landing) without having a brush with FRSC?

3. Will it be legal and proper to drive with my Ontario/Canadian driver's license in Lagos while visiting, where i do not have a Nigerian driver's license?

Thank you. It will end in praise IJN!

AngelicBeing:
l was in Nigeria few years ago, my friends house is a one story building, beside the house is a clinic, I saw through my window 3 pregnant women died in that useless clinic due to lack of equipment and competent Doctors, I assisted the clinic to rush another newborn to another hospital due to lack of oxygen and the clinic had no Ambulance, I drove the doctor with the newborn baby with speed to another clinic that has oxygen and thank God, the baby survived, it is not about money but the quality of life in Nigeria is like hell, Canada and almost all the western world are close to paradise.

Nigeria is the current headquarters of Hell fire, the same is applicable to several African countries where they don't value human life, if you have the means to relocate do it without looking back, it is better to be a 7th class citizen in Canada than to carry the Nigerian passport that is like rag amongst the comity of Nations

This brought tears to my eyes. To see that the husbands were expecting a baby and their wife also and probably live their lives together with the kids, it's so unfortunate. I'm not married yet but I believe a baby, no matter how small should survive.

That's how another woman who tweeted that she lost her husband to the sickening and useless healthcare in Nigeria and now she has to cater for her kid(s) alone.

It's God that would help us in this country and before that prayer gets answered, I'm going to start MSC in one of these Northern America countries.

Hello fam,
Can we have a summary of settlement plans on a single page for easy access - as with the skilled immigration pages - to include links to info like getting FRSC letter, registering for Settlement programs , hospitals and schools etc - Gurus in the house please help @40manlappy @justwise @maternal

Morning guys...
I'm back again o!
What is the labour market like in Edmonton?I've made a couple of applications through indeed.ca.
Anyone landed recently and got their desired kinda job?

Sasng7:
Hello fam,
Can we have a summary of settlement plans on a single page for easy access - as with the skilled immigration pages - to include links to info like getting FRSC letter, registering for Settlement programs , hospitals and schools etc - Gurus in the house please help @40manlappy @justwise @maternal

Seconded. With plenty please.

I saw this.

The promo is on travelstart.

Haha i do o please I'd like to keep in touch with you if you don't mind as you're the only one i know going through this process with me. Can i send u a pm? Have a safe trip

WoodcrestMayor:


In all sha...i've closed their chapter.I'll be landing in Canada in a few weeks and i hope to get my BA career off to a flyer.Contacted a few peeps on LinkedIn who are BAs to sort of mentor me.The kind of jobs i can do to qualify for hours and the kind of post graduate short courses i can do to fastrack