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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Akingsqueen: 6:08pm On Dec 02, 2018 |
Why not ask in the Whatsapp group. jelmusboy: 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Tojued: 6:08pm On Dec 02, 2018 |
jelmusboy: If I were in your shoes I'd use same letter and CV. One of my headliners though would be that I am willing to relocate. 6 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Babaninla: 7:25pm On Dec 02, 2018 |
I'm currently filling out the personal history section after receiving ITA. Please do I need to upload documents for each employment period under the personal history? Note: Not all the jobs are used for my NOC. 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by kiari: 7:42pm On Dec 02, 2018 |
Hello sir, how do one go on these road trips? Are there tour guides and co to help with it? Also how can one join parapos? Xoxo salford1: 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by softandmoist(f): 8:02pm On Dec 02, 2018 |
kiboe: 0803 479 7290 |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by sparkle2k3: 8:14pm On Dec 02, 2018 |
Landing gist! My waka started from the city of Pitakwa. I had planned to use Abj Airport when booking but I just don't know how I forgot and chose Lagos. I had heard stories about the Lagos airport and had to start praying I don't get to speak plenty grammar or part with a lot of money. I used Airpeace from PH to Lagos. Domestic flights only give 20kg(which was like a drop to what I was carrying) for check in luggage, so I paid better money for excess luggage.. E pain me oh, but at least I felt more at peace than the other options I had in couriering my things to lagos which were cheaper. I had asked around and was told I wouldn't get a hotel within my budget(8-10k) around or close to the airport but thankfully I found one - Presken Hotel at Allen jxn. Staff and service was cool. I was traveling with a friend and colleague and we were heading to the same city. My friend's sister sent us a cab guy who was of great help to us. We arrived the airport around past 9am, our flight was by 1:45pm. When we got to the airport, he carried all our bags... Including my foodstuff bag which was weighing about 42kg( looking back, I wonder how I for manage with that bag). The guy was also a regular at the airport and knew a couple of the staff there so he helped us go through most of the motions. Our bags weren't searched. He got food stuff clearance for us. And negotiated the extra luggage cost for us with Ethiopian Airline. I ended up paying 100usd. I went to the BDC in the airport and changed some naira I had on me then proceeded to immigrations. That went smoothly. I had forgotten about some N200 notes I had in my pocket, so while patting me down the officer there said I should bless her even if na 200, so I gave her. I think arriving early (even if your flight is in the afternoon is better cos the staff are less cranky and there is also less pressure on you knowing you have enough time to do all you should do) The flight to Addis was cool... (The Addis airport make me weak for Nigerian Airports) The flight from Addis to Toronto was cray! Too damn loooooooooooooooog. I sleep wake up taya. Plus I'm not so good with sleeping on a chair.. I nearly lie down for the aisle. I was just thinking how I would have to go through this same thing when I have to go back to Nigeria. I sha decided I would have to save up more money so I can take flights with shorter flight time mbok. Aside the long journey Ethiopian airline was cool.. Courteous airhostesses, The food no too follow sha but was manageable ( we were served 5 times or so), In flight entertainment was very cool. We landed Toronto around 7am in the morning and our connecting flight to Edmonton was by 10:25am Landing formalities were a breeze. Less than 30mins everything. No luggage check Wasn't asked for POF( was only asked how much cash I have on me which was just 900usd) The officer cheerfully stamped me in, with congratulations bla bla bla, welcome to Canada... And I went to Service Canada to get my SIN. I wished Toronto was my last stop cos I was now tired of the whole journey mehn. The flight to Edmonton by Air Canada seemed to take forever. In this whole journey I realized I don't like flying. My fave moments now became when I hear "Ladies and Gentlemen we are now descending in preparation to land bla bla bla..... " Edmonton welcomed us with snow and a temp of -3 C Picked up my bags and waited for my sister to come pick me home where very hot jollof rice was waiting. One of my bag didn't come from Toronto, but I was later sent and delivered to the house. A few days later, I went into town to , get a sim card, phone,open a bank account. This Edmonton weather hasn't been doing me well.. It's so cold.... and im feeling unwell . I'm wonder how I will manage when the 'real winter' comes. It used to be sweet to be in Naija shouting winter is coming, as per GOT fan.... But now eh, I no want the winter to come. Dear Santa, can I have a white Christmas, but with temperature at 20 degrees and above? Anyway sha, I don land. 139 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by adesbaba: 8:58pm On Dec 02, 2018 |
Congrats Sparkle..may God favour you in ur new land in Jesus name,Amen 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Iyamefa: 9:06pm On Dec 02, 2018 |
If you’re in Mississauga and close to Westwood mall, you have to experience ‘Naija jollof’ restaurant. No I don’t own the place or even know the owners. It’s been on social media and they just opened Dec 1st. Just decided to drop by Cos I was around and mehn the food is good. Come and see people rushing the food like no tomorrow lol 23 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by mmaryam(f): 9:56pm On Dec 02, 2018 |
How long does “GOODS TO FOLLOW “ take to get to Canada..... is it the same as “CARGO” that y’all have been talking about? I thought GOODS TO FOLLOW are transported free of charge. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by salford1: 10:41pm On Dec 02, 2018 |
kiari:No tour guides. Just grab your google map and make a list of places of interest. Don't forget your camera :-) Nigerian Canadian associations of (.....insert city), igbo Canadian Assciation of (...insert city), Yoruba Community Association of (insert cit), (igbo community of (instert city), African associations in smaller cities, Rccg churches etc. They even take it further in the US..there are associations for LGA or hometown. All you need to go is google for the contacts on dedicated websites or check facebooks. It's christmas parties time for the parapos at the moment. 10 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by kiboe: 12:21am On Dec 03, 2018 |
457 pages down!!! I have gained a lot from here and I hope I can give back when I am called upon to do so in the nearest future. Before I started reading this thread,I was pretty sure I wanted to land in Winnipeg because I have a cousin there, as per "soft landing", but right now I am confused ,I am torn between GTA,Calgary,Winnipeg and Edmonton.I had better figure this out fast. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by jelmusboy(m): 1:59am On Dec 03, 2018 |
Sounds funny 18 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Akingsqueen: 2:28am On Dec 03, 2018 |
Welcome to white Edmonton. Hope you have joined the group on whatsapp. sparkle2k3: 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by sparkle2k3: 3:52am On Dec 03, 2018 |
Akingsqueen: Thanks! Yes I have. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by tempest01(m): 4:16am On Dec 03, 2018 |
Is there a Calgary group? 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by mmaryam(f): 5:27am On Dec 03, 2018 |
Are there bridging programs for supply chain officers in Alberta |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by mmaryam(f): 5:41am On Dec 03, 2018 |
philip3: Please do you know any organization offering bridging programs for supply chain in Alberta too |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by rainazoe: 5:57am On Dec 03, 2018 |
Please somebody, anybody respond. Thank you. rainazoe: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by akintunde63: 7:09am On Dec 03, 2018 |
Freeze007: I'm sorry you stand no chance if you don't av a family in Manitoba, it's 200 points; even having a close may not be enough. Why not try Express Entry? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by joo2018: 11:41am On Dec 03, 2018 |
cheaper ones: https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Toronto-Airport-YYZ/Kitchener more expensive: https://www.airwaystransit.com/ rainazoe: 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by rainazoe: 11:59am On Dec 03, 2018 |
Thank you!! joo2018: 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Godsfavouredone: 12:12pm On Dec 03, 2018 |
Good morning everyone, Pls am trying to upgrade my account with WES to enable me convert ACCA to CPA. After picking course by course evaluation and professional for reason of evaluation. They said I have to submit another application. Please is this normal and does it mean I will have to send all documents all over again? Pls I will really appreciate your input Thank you. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by linuslynx: 12:40pm On Dec 03, 2018 |
I see @Newmum0615 already responded to you. In addition you can download the ethiopian airline app and book there it's usually cheaper. All the best. MissEmmy: 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by caseynewnn: 1:46pm On Dec 03, 2018 |
Godsfavouredone:it means u will have to start a new application which will be linked to your old application.u don't have to submit d documents all over again. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 2:58pm On Dec 03, 2018 |
TheCongo2: Proof that God still sends angels to us.... 10 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Sura888: 3:16pm On Dec 03, 2018 |
I recieved an email from cic today saying my processed passport was dispatched but i wasn't asked for a passport and it is still with me does this mean i will not be getting my student visa? |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by philip3(m): 4:37pm On Dec 03, 2018 |
salford1: Thanks for the tips |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by philip3(m): 4:38pm On Dec 03, 2018 |
mmaryam: Not really sure of Alberta and the kind of employment services available there. |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by mmaryam(f): 5:32pm On Dec 03, 2018 |
@blackbuddy , Hi hello, I just got on the thread yesterday, I’ve tried to read lots of the pages and I singled you out in a very short time. You’re a breath of fresh air, thank you! Biko help me too�, I presently work as a supply chain officer and would want to continue in that line. Are there bridging programs to help me get entry level jobs, i understand I still have to get a diploma later. Please focus on Alberta as that’s where my husband can only find a job. Thank you |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by mmaryam(f): 5:33pm On Dec 03, 2018 |
Please can anyone gimme a breakdown of how to send passports to Accra using DHL. I live in Portharcort. Thank you |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by mmaryam(f): 5:34pm On Dec 03, 2018 |
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