salford1:

If ote$ adpot you..you will be in monaco or dubai enjoying his money lol.

You can transfer. That's the norm. The people having two licenses are usually found in the health sector i.e living in and around border towns or in the process of transferring provinces.

To the bolded: my moniker for be HowMuchIsMoneySef

Thanks alot Baba

you could have said you disagree instead of saying not true. What i wrote was my experience and it was not even up to 10mins. The interview process too in Nigeria is typically less than 10mins. So i know what i am saying, its just to let whoever wants to apply not feel entitled because you are a canadian PR.

maternal:


Not true. Unless if you have something in your background or they feel you're shady. On average it takes 10 min. Show proof of employment along with no criminality, and you'll get your 10 year visa within 10 min.

jydexaus:
you could have said you disagree instead of saying not true. What i wrote was my experience and it was not even up to 10mins. The interview process too in Nigeria is typically less than 10mins. So i know what i am saying, its just to let whoever wants to apply not feel entitled because you are a canadian PR.

On point!
how much work experience in canada is required to show sufficient ties as a PR to apply for US Visa?

mikkyphp:
On point!
how much work experience in canada is required to show sufficient ties as a PR to apply for US Visa?

There's really no hard and fast rule. The VO would likely assess your situation holistically and decide to or not issue a visa.

jydexaus:
you could have said you disagree instead of saying not true. What i wrote was my experience and it was not even up to 10mins. The interview process too in Nigeria is typically less than 10mins. So i know what i am saying, its just to let whoever wants to apply not feel entitled because you are a canadian PR.

Are you comparing a Nigerian national to a Canadian PR when trying to get a U.S visa ? Your experience isn't reality though.

maternal:


Not true. Unless if you have something in your background or they feel you're shady. On average it takes 10 min. Show proof of employment along with no criminality, and you'll get your 10 year visa within 10 min.

Americans checking on criminality like Trump ignoring the death of Jamal Khasoggi.

salford:

Lol. No one likes going to attend an interview for visas. It's uncommon to be turned back as a Canadian, but it does happens once in a while. I don't personally know of anyone that has been turned back except the ones I see in the news like the guy that confessed to have smoked weed in the past or the lady that was going to sell her weaves. Americans do get turned back too.

People living close to borders often travel to shop e.g Some of my work colleagues are currently on their way to Minot for shopping (black friday deals)..Its just about 3hrs drive away from where I work.

Okay. One of guys has already said he will be the one visiting. I have no problem.

MummyJaygirls:
Hello all, this is a great deal for newcomers.

Goodnews.......Shaw@ $60/ mth It comes with Internet 75( fastest speed & 500GB of data monthly)+ HDPVR TV box + Home Phone - for 12 months no contract. Limited time for this offer.

For more info, holla. Thanks

please I am interested in these can I get a reply from you .

maternal:


Not true. Unless if you have something in your background or they feel you're shady. On average it takes 10 min. Show proof of employment along with no criminality, and you'll get your 10 year visa within 10 min.

As a PR, Please can I show proof of employment outside Canada as I am currently working in Nigeria but would like to apply for my US visa in Canada. The reason is that my family is based in Canada and I would like us to apply together next month when I visit Canada. Albeit one of my children is a Canadian.

Newmum0615:
Lol. I saw you too. You carry your own for head.

All I want to say is Thank you for this feedback. Let me print this feedback of yours and paste on my wall.

Bsbabe:
Hi guys,

I have received quite a number of emails in the last two days since I responded to @TheCongo2 about being a BA. I have tried to respond to some but since I can only share my own personal experience and I seem to be repeating myself in every email, I am posting my response (modified) to the OP here for anyone interested and also so that anyone who still has questions can ask it here and other BAs can respond and contribute more to the pool of knowledge.

Let’s start with companies that can work for you best. That will definitely depend on where you are planning to land and the opportunities in that city. I think a first start may be for you to go to sites like Indeed and Workopolis to get an idea of how prevalent BA jobs are on your side of town.

So for me, that’s where you should start from. Then when you see these job postings, review a good number of them to determine the skill requirement ask that is consistent across the different job postings and compare these skill requirements to what you currently have now. In doing that, I would advise you dig deep and think well about your experience because you may have a number of the skills but the way they are presented, you may think ‘oh no, I haven’t done that before’ simply because the work was not presented in the same format in Nigeria.

Now for the BA world, the most important skill I believe is your ability to communicate and analyze. And the way you present yourself starting from your resume is a skill in itself. As a BA, you will see them asking for experience and skills in the areas of requirements elicitation, requirements documentation, requirements analysis including the knowledge of BPMN and UML (which covers the development of Use Cases), as well as requirements specification and tracing. Also, knowledge of SDLC is very important – especially Agile/Waterfall and then skills in using Microsoft office tools and in a number of cases, SQL and/or Tableau for data analytics. Oh yes, also knowledge of developing test cases as well.

If you are not familiar with these terms, I would advise you go online to do some research. In my case, I bought some BA courses online from Udemy and learnt everything I needed to learn and familiarized myself with the BA terminology here as these terms may appear strange to you at first but after going through BA courses, you will realize they are experiences you have one way or the other but we didn’t use these terms in Nigeria. BA trainings are really expensive (but required if you want to become certified as a CBAP – Certified Business Analyst Professional). So I started with Udemy but still attended a BA training as I needed the units to register for CBAP. I also got myself certified in Agile software development process – so I got certified as a Scrum Master and a Scrum Product Owner. You will see some BA job postings also asking for some Agile or specifically Scrum knowledge. Now, the agile certifications are good to have as they may place you above another candidate if it comes down to a selection but is not a necessity straight away and I say this because honestly, they are not cheap. Each one will set you back at least about $1,200- $1,500 depending on the trainer (You can also research this). I also learnt SQL online and found that from the job postings I reviewed, there were a number of them asking for knowledge of JIRA (this is an issue tracking tool used by most companies now) so I learnt how to use JIRA too and also dabbled into a bit of Tableau.

Lastly, once you are familiar enough with BA terminology and all and you are confident, then go ahead and build your resume, tailoring it to each job posting. So first of all, build a master BA resume which will have your experience presented in light of all the BA terminology so e.g. “elicited requirements from customers and documented them for the development team to execute......”, “analyzed requirements, ensuring prioritization of needs according to business goals.......”… something like that (by the time you review and understand what a BA does, you would understand what I mean). Also, present your system skills – so for example “proficient in the use of Microsoft office (advanced Excel is a required skill)” etc. In my case, I added stuff like “working knowledge of SQL and JIRA (as I couldn’t claim to be an expert since I just learnt how to use it).

So, I guess that’s the summary of it for me. Your resume is the first contact they will have with you so that’s by far the most critical document you need to develop. And ensure you tailor the resume you submit to the job posting and its requirements. No embellishments though and of course no lies as you will need to defend what you write in an interview. Just try and present your experience in a relevant manner. I really hope I have covered everything from my experience but if you have any more questions or clarifications, let me know.

Will do that. Thanks.

eclectic139:

Something I thought to mention to you.. you may have already done it. if you have, then ignore. Please ask whoever is shipping your stuff the best way to pack. Sometimes they have to repack it after you give it to them, also to protect from damage from water or handling.

I don't have account with Access Bank. Chia. Will try my luck with Union Bank. I pray they budge.

eclectic139:

Yeah GTB refused. said its only school n co they give. I was surprised when Access agreed and was still prepared to be rejected when the Customer Service lady went up stairs to confirm with my documents. But she came down n asked me to come back a few a hours later. I got the debit at work n went back to pick it up. Try the branch I used.. Its the branch near Pal Pensions on that Zenith bank road in V.I after GTB if you are going towards Dominos or that VCP (not sure of the name) hotel.

Thank You

Bsbabe:
Hi guys,

I have received quite a number of emails in the last two days since I responded to @TheCongo2 about being a BA. I have tried to respond to some but since I can only share my own personal experience and I seem to be repeating myself in every email, I am posting my response (modified) to the OP here for anyone interested and also so that anyone who still has questions can ask it here and other BAs can respond and contribute more to the pool of knowledge.

Let’s start with companies that can work for you best. That will definitely depend on where you are planning to land and the opportunities in that city. I think a first start may be for you to go to sites like Indeed and Workopolis to get an idea of how prevalent BA jobs are on your side of town.

So for me, that’s where you should start from. Then when you see these job postings, review a good number of them to determine the skill requirement ask that is consistent across the different job postings and compare these skill requirements to what you currently have now. In doing that, I would advise you dig deep and think well about your experience because you may have a number of the skills but the way they are presented, you may think ‘oh no, I haven’t done that before’ simply because the work was not presented in the same format in Nigeria.

Now for the BA world, the most important skill I believe is your ability to communicate and analyze. And the way you present yourself starting from your resume is a skill in itself. As a BA, you will see them asking for experience and skills in the areas of requirements elicitation, requirements documentation, requirements analysis including the knowledge of BPMN and UML (which covers the development of Use Cases), as well as requirements specification and tracing. Also, knowledge of SDLC is very important – especially Agile/Waterfall and then skills in using Microsoft office tools and in a number of cases, SQL and/or Tableau for data analytics. Oh yes, also knowledge of developing test cases as well.

If you are not familiar with these terms, I would advise you go online to do some research. In my case, I bought some BA courses online from Udemy and learnt everything I needed to learn and familiarized myself with the BA terminology here as these terms may appear strange to you at first but after going through BA courses, you will realize they are experiences you have one way or the other but we didn’t use these terms in Nigeria. BA trainings are really expensive (but required if you want to become certified as a CBAP – Certified Business Analyst Professional). So I started with Udemy but still attended a BA training as I needed the units to register for CBAP. I also got myself certified in Agile software development process – so I got certified as a Scrum Master and a Scrum Product Owner. You will see some BA job postings also asking for some Agile or specifically Scrum knowledge. Now, the agile certifications are good to have as they may place you above another candidate if it comes down to a selection but is not a necessity straight away and I say this because honestly, they are not cheap. Each one will set you back at least about $1,200- $1,500 depending on the trainer (You can also research this). I also learnt SQL online and found that from the job postings I reviewed, there were a number of them asking for knowledge of JIRA (this is an issue tracking tool used by most companies now) so I learnt how to use JIRA too and also dabbled into a bit of Tableau.

Lastly, once you are familiar enough with BA terminology and all and you are confident, then go ahead and build your resume, tailoring it to each job posting. So first of all, build a master BA resume which will have your experience presented in light of all the BA terminology so e.g. “elicited requirements from customers and documented them for the development team to execute......”, “analyzed requirements, ensuring prioritization of needs according to business goals.......”… something like that (by the time you review and understand what a BA does, you would understand what I mean). Also, present your system skills – so for example “proficient in the use of Microsoft office (advanced Excel is a required skill)” etc. In my case, I added stuff like “working knowledge of SQL and JIRA (as I couldn’t claim to be an expert since I just learnt how to use it).

So, I guess that’s the summary of it for me. Your resume is the first contact they will have with you so that’s by far the most critical document you need to develop. And ensure you tailor the resume you submit to the job posting and its requirements. No embellishments though and of course no lies as you will need to defend what you write in an interview. Just try and present your experience in a relevant manner. I really hope I have covered everything from my experience but if you have any more questions or clarifications, let me know.

I have never had to do a back and forth with anyone on nairaland since i have being on this platform since 2005 and i am not going to start now. It is distasteful for you to be so sure of what isn't your experience. I related my experience and you are saying its not reality. very funny. Anyway you may choose to believe whatever it is you want to believe. I was asked the same questions being asked at the US embassy in Nigeria. I was asked why i didnt renew in nigeria since my visa expired in 2016 and i stated my reason. I was asked about what i do and how long i have being in canada. The questions usually asked in Nigeria is no different from these. I am still reiterating the fact that being a PR doesnt make getting a US visiting visa automatic.

maternal:


Are you comparing a Nigerian national to a Canadian PR when trying to get a U.S visa ? Your experience isn't reality though.

you nailed it because i wasn't working at the time of the interview and i told the VO so, even though my wife is working and we were granted the visa. It mostly depends on the disposition of the VO.

behati:

There's really no hard and fast rule. The VO would likely assess your situation holistically and decide to or not issue a visa.

You can buy cartons on jumia

Newmum0615:
Good morning my people,

For our landed brethren who cargoed stuff, please do you know where I can buy cartons in Lagos. I need them to pack my wall pictures and books.

Thanks.

Bsbabe:


You can follow the links below to get more information.

https://ca.usembassy.gov/visas/categories-and-requirements/

https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/PDF-other/VisaFlyer_B1B2_March_2015.pdf

Thanks. will apply when am ready for it.

Claire40:
You can buy cartons on jumia

Jumia is far. Stroll down to the big grocery store close to your house and make friends there. Even better if you have a particular customer you've been shopping with (shop or market). They'll be more than happy to dash or sell you cartons.

Except you particularly don't want used/grocery cartons sha. Cc newmum0615

Hello landed seniors in Edmonton, please is there a whatsapp group for people living in Edmonton? We recently got ppr and Edmonton is our destination.

Mennnn see sun for Regina this morning...Kinda naija standard, feeling the warmth from my window...Where all those wey don dey miss Vit D. Una come out o...lol.

Newmum0615:
I don't have account with Access Bank. Chia. Will try my luck with Union Bank. I pray they budge.

This is the effect of always liking big strong and reliable when should have at least invest in something that has speed. Bullet train speed at that.

Yinmu. My Union Bank has never disappointed me. I pray they don't start now.

deTimo:


This is the effect of always liking big strong and reliable when should have at least invest in something that has speed. Bullet train sleep at that.

Newmum0615, they won't disappoint you, call your relationship manager (RM) that should do the magic. I am certain UBN gives @ some point, can't be sure of now.... DeTimo, new slogan: UBN, Building a Simpler Smarter Bank quote author=Newmum0615 post=73241017]Yinmu. My Union Bank has never disappointed me. I pray they don't start now. [/quote]

To those who have used Egypt airlines, how many times were you served food on board? Someone who just landed said Ethiopian airlines served six times from Lagos to YYZ.

Food is key in this long journey

Ifywhyteman:
Mennnn see sun for Regina this morning...Kinda naija standard, feeling the warmth from my window...Where all those wey don dey miss Vit D. Una come out o...lol.

See downtown sef. I'm feeling somehow that I dressed like this. Great weather Regina, keep it up, lol.

Newmum0615:
Yinmu. My Union Bank has never disappointed me. I pray they don't start now.

Amen ooo... X7

jelmusboy:
To those who have used Egypt airlines, how many times were you served food on board? Someone who just landed said Ethiopian airlines served six times from Lagos to YYZ.

Food is key in this long journey

Yeske, e easy to be in the air for over 30 hours? You must eat every 5 hours now.

For landed and prospective permanent residents, avoid DUI.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-impaired-driving-penalties-deportation-1.4917026

https://www.immigration.ca/canadian-permanent-residents-face-deportation-for-first-time-impaired-driving-conviction-dui

orobs93:


please I am interested in these can I get a reply from you .

have u landed?, send me a mail please

Fabmummy:
Hello landed seniors in Edmonton, please is there a whatsapp group for people living in Edmonton? We recently got ppr and Edmonton is our destination.

pls send me a mail

Ifywhyteman:
Mennnn see sun for Regina this morning...Kinda naija standard, feeling the warmth from my window...Where all those wey don dey miss Vit D. Una come out o...lol.

na only from window e dey hot, go outside first, u go know how far, lol