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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by MissEmmy: 2:32pm On Jan 09, 2019
Yeah, i definitely have to buy credits, as long as it serves the purpose though, I'm cool with it.
einsteino:


With dingtone its best you just buy credits..

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Glowingx: 2:37pm On Jan 09, 2019
einsteino:


North york falls under Toronto, so no show as the only discount in Toronto is for person's with disabilities.

After wetin bus use my eye see today, I am beginning to consider getting a car sef.
Pele, jumping Bus can be so frustrating especially when a 5mins trip by car takes 40 mins, or one misses ones bus ,thankfully the weather has been at peace ✌️. So pain of waiting in the cold hasn’t become excruciating.
Car na big necessity shaaa, makes hustling / movement easier

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by WoodcrestMayor(m): 3:07pm On Jan 09, 2019
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by WoodcrestMayor(m): 3:14pm On Jan 09, 2019
It's about having a plan and sticking to it. The exam will set you back a few dollars and you can only write in Canada. I can send you the soft copy I used(main study material though. When you come in and register,
you will be given the same material and you can add study packs at a few extra dollars. I heard of someone who started with CIBC as an advisor and now works for the government of Alberta as a BA earning 6 figures. If you want to go the BA route, you have to put in the required shift. I bought a udemy course and will start as soon as I get comfortable at work.
flyboi1:
I'm also trying to branch out to BA. someone needs to hit the ground running in Canada. I'm currently learning from Udemy but i have been slow-paced since before the holiday. No ginger as PPr has refused to surface. Also looking to continue my banking struggle. I have earlier gone through the CSI website, but there's no option to do the exam from outside Canada. Plus it doesn't come cheap.


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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by WoodcrestMayor(m): 3:15pm On Jan 09, 2019
Thanks baba mi cool
pepe1:


cc: Bsbabe, a Certified Business Analyst.


Bros WoodcrestMayor, I like your style.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by WoodcrestMayor(m): 3:18pm On Jan 09, 2019
I honestly don't know anything about this line but it sure sounds like a degree that can land you juicy government positions grin

Hopefully, someone who's in this line would see your post and respond appropriately smiley
Chriswazo:


Are there prospects for Environmental and Resource Management degree in Canada? Please kindly advise

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by issnanas: 5:48pm On Jan 09, 2019
Anyone in the Calgary or Edmonton Region
Pls hitt me up.
I am in a fix..need to ask a privy question

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Chriswazo(m): 6:38pm On Jan 09, 2019
WoodcrestMayor:
I honestly don't know anything about this line but it sure sounds like a degree that can land you juicy government positions grin

Hopefully, someone who's in this line would see your post and respond appropriately smiley

Thank you sir
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Iyamefa: 7:14pm On Jan 09, 2019
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Obtay: 7:57pm On Jan 09, 2019
Thanks much.

Yes ,I read somewhere about that that 2yrs and 10yrs clause.That's kind of against me as my degree is about 12yrs old .In had delved to banking for about 10yrs but wouldn't want to go that route again in canada.Thanks,i do apprecaite your input.I will research for more schools requirement,hopefully I'll get one that will suit me.
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Cheers


Glowingx:

Choose your choice province, then check if their university offer the after degree BScN and if they do , check the school requirements. Most schools consider last 2years CPGA also your pre- requisite courses have to be less than 10years from year the courses were offered. Also some schools like university of Lethbridge for example offer preparatory courses for the after degree.
The after degree nursing program is very competitive so different schools have different requirements for admission.
All jobs have prospects, be in health, finance, skilled trades

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Beauideal: 8:05pm On Jan 09, 2019
Good day everyone. Please I'll like opinion on this. I just got married to my husband here in Nigeria. My husband is Canadian and I am Nigerian. He is planning to sponsor me to Canada as his wife (spousal sponsorship). I just want to know if anyone had a successful application and how long exactly before cic gave them visa? Did anyone had to wait for a year? And also I would like to know what documents were required exactly. I have done change of name and looking forward to getting a new international passport. 
And also I've been denied visiting him before we got married I will therefore like to know if I can apply for visit while the application for spousal sponsorship is ongoing?



WoodcrestMayor:
Thanks baba mi cool
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by seunlara(f): 10:51pm On Jan 09, 2019
Beauideal:
Good day everyone. Please I'll like opinion on this. I just got married to my husband here in Nigeria. My husband is Canadian and I am Nigerian. He is planning to sponsor me to Canada as his wife (spousal sponsorship). I just want to know if anyone had a successful application and how long exactly before cic gave them visa? Did anyone had to wait for a year? And also I would like to know what documents were required exactly. I have done change of name and looking



forward to getting a new international passport. 
And also I've been denied visiting him before we got married I will therefore like to know if I can apply for visit while the application for spousal sponsorship is ongoing?








My husband sponsored me. We submitted our application in August 2017
I was given an application number and uci in October
Police clearance and schedule A form was requested in November
Medical exam was requested from my daughter and I (I was pregnant during the application and it was stated in the application)in January . It was a long wait before we received passport request
Ppr was in August 2018
Copr was issued September 4
I received my immigrant visa in September 25th via dhl
Documents requested for will include your husbands payslip and proof of employment and status in Canada,birth certificate,marriage certificate,we submitted whatsapp chats and emails to prove that we communicate well,your wedding pictures,proof that he visits you in Nigeria (flight tickets),proof that he sends money home to supports you(receipt from western union or money gram or any means that he sends money home with his name has the sender.
Good luck in ur application .cant wait to share landing gist �

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Adiepena: 11:34pm On Jan 09, 2019
Hello family,
Pls help!!
Anybody did Lufthansa to Brussels to London to Calgary?
Or
Air Canada to Brussels to London to Calgary?
Pls share your experience.
Thank you

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Beauideal: 12:25am On Jan 10, 2019
seunlara:









My husband sponsored me. We submitted our application in August 2017
I was given an application number and uci in October
Police clearance and schedule A form was requested in November
Medical exam was requested from my daughter and I (I was pregnant during the application and it was stated in the application)in January . It was a long wait before we received passport request
Ppr was in August 2018
Copr was issued September 4
I received my immigrant visa in September 25th via dhl
Documents requested for will include your husbands payslip and proof of employment and status in Canada,birth certificate,marriage certificate,we submitted whatsapp chats and emails to prove that we communicate well,your wedding pictures,proof that he visits you in Nigeria (flight tickets),proof that he sends money home to supports you(receipt from western union or money gram or any means that he sends money home with his name has the sender.
Good luck in ur application .cant wait to share landing gist �
Thanks so much ma for sharing this
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by mepconsultant: 12:25am On Jan 10, 2019
amdman:
Landing Gist

December 27
Flight from Lagos on Ethiopia was by 1.40pm, so set out early for the airport with family. Leaving Nigeria left me in an emotional rollercoaster.

So in the few days I have been here... thats about it.

Wow! Congratulations amdman. Thank God for ur PPR. It's been long I checked d other thread.

Wonderful Landing gist and experience. Tanx for the insight into critical aspects of settling.

Guess u remember me? #smiles. I'm still in Nigeria, rounding off some projects... Will contact u as time goes on. God will bless ur stay over there.

Congrats once again.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by behati: 1:19am On Jan 10, 2019
Kmartt:
Hello everyone, kindly help me on the below

Anyone with ideas should please help me out. Thanks

It has "scam" written all over it. I would be careful to part with money if i were you.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Beauideal: 1:47am On Jan 10, 2019
seunlara:









My husband sponsored me. We submitted our application in August 2017
I was given an application number and uci in October
Police clearance and schedule A form was requested in November
Medical exam was requested from my daughter and I (I was pregnant during the application and it was stated in the application)in January . It was a long wait before we received passport request
Ppr was in August 2018
Copr was issued September 4
I received my immigrant visa in September 25th via dhl
Documents requested for will include your husbands payslip and proof of employment and status in Canada,birth certificate,marriage certificate,we submitted whatsapp chats and emails to prove that we communicate well,your wedding pictures,proof that he visits you in Nigeria (flight tickets),proof that he sends money home to supports you(receipt from western union or money gram or any means that he sends money home with his name has the sender.
Good luck in ur application .cant wait to share landing gist �

Thanks so much for this. Please, Did you certify copies of your documents? If yes where pls. Also the tickets, payment slips, western union receipt, marriage pictures police certificates and chats were they requested for? Or u submitted with your application without been asked. Or what did u submit in the first application. Were these documents listed in the checklist or you just thought they would need them.

I'll look forward to ur response ma.
Thanks once again
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by sunvick(m): 4:07am On Jan 10, 2019
The two bold are a red flag for me. How come the embassy is talking about an application whereas its only an invitation you received from the wayo company!!

Just google the clearance certificate "Canada", you will realise you have no business with that as you have never lived in Canada before. That is the caveat to exploiting you.

Why not share the email address of the embassy that sent you this email so we verify the domain of the embassy.



Kmartt:
Hello everyone, kindly help me on the below information.

I got a job offer from a company in Canada, they also sent me an INVITATION LETTER of which a copy was also emailed to Canada Immigration visa section for visa processing.

Dear visa applicant, 

Your application form to work in XYZ Company is received by Immigration visa section Canada and we are happy to inform you about the requirements for your visa.

To apply for your entry visa, please reach us with the following requirements to enable us authorize your entry visa to Canada before it is issued to you by Canadian Embassy in your country/around you.


4) 2 recent passport photographs.

We are looking forward to receiving all these listed requirements above from you in order to grant your visa to Canada within 7 working days.

Director of Immigration,

Visa section, Ottawa Canada.

Anyone with ideas should please help me out. Thanks

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Eyifunmi: 4:27am On Jan 10, 2019
Beauideal:

Good day everyone. Please I'll like opinion on this. I just got married to my husband here in Nigeria. My husband is Canadian and I am Nigerian. He is planning to sponsor me to Canada as his wife (spousal sponsorship). I just want to know if anyone had a successful application and how long exactly before cic gave them visa? Did anyone had to wait for a year? And also I would like to know what documents were required exactly. I have done change of name and looking forward to getting a new international passport. 
And also I've been denied visiting him before we got married I will therefore like to know if I can apply for visit while the application for spousal sponsorship is ongoing?



I sponsored my spouse, and it took roughly a year. AVO is peculiarly known to have a timeline of one year minimum for spousal sponsorship.
For the documents required, you need to study the application package with your spouse, so many proofs and supporting documents are required to prove that your relationship is genuine.
I submitted random photographs, including few of our wedding pictures, evidence of on going communication (WhatsApp/emails/Facebook messages), evidence of my trips to Nigeria, copies of my entry and exit stamps on my passport, wedding program and invitation card, evidence of financial support, letters from friends and family members, evidence of joint bank account, I can't remember all again.
You can apply for a visit visa, while spousal sponsorship application is on, but AVO rarely grants such visas.
Ensure that you read through the application package, because changes are made from time to time, and if you make any mistakes, the application is returned to your spouse in Canada, till the error is fixed.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Influential101: 7:38am On Jan 10, 2019
Kmartt:
Hello everyone, kindly help me on the below information.

I got a job offer from a company in Canada, they also sent me an INVITATION LETTER of which a copy was also emailed to Canada Immigration visa section for visa processing.

Below is the mail I just got from the Canada Immigration visa section,

Dear visa applicant, 

Your application form to work in XYZ Company is received by Immigration visa section Canada and we are happy to inform you about the requirements for your visa.

To apply for your entry visa, please reach us with the following requirements to enable us authorize your entry visa to Canada before it is issued to you by Canadian Embassy in your country/around you.


1) Letter of Invitation from XYZ Company.


2) Lawyer Clearance Certificate from Canadian immigration lawyers.
(email provided)

3) Scan copies of your passport or traveling document.


4) 2 recent passport photographs.

We are looking forward to receiving all these listed requirements above from you in order to grant your visa to Canada within 7 working days.

Director of Immigration,

Visa section, Ottawa Canada.

The issue now is how to get requirement (2) which is Lawyer Clearance Certificate from Canadian immigration lawyers. I have mailed them via the email provided by the Canada Immigration visa section but still no response. I have a deadline of 5 working days to provide all these documents to enable them grant me entry visa.

Anyone with ideas should please help me out. Thanks
@ bolded, you actually think a Canadian embassy will give you an assurance of approving your visa within 7 days?

Also giving you önly 5 days to provide the documents...

Be careful...

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by mikedimeji(m): 9:58am On Jan 10, 2019
@blackbuddy, I have replied your PM, please kindly check and respond thanks.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by xyoung: 10:00am On Jan 10, 2019
I LOVE THIS THREAD, MEANWHILE THERE IS NO MENTION OF SAFETY PROFESSIONALS HERE.

PLS THE SAFETY PROFESSIONAL IN CANADA SHOULD ADVISE WHAT IS NEEDED TO WORK AS A SAFETY PROFESSIONAL IN CANADA IN THE FOLLOWING ROLES

SAFETY OFFICER
HSE SUPERVISOR
RIG SAFETY ADVISOR
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER
SAFETY ENGINEER

I HEARD NEBOSH, OSHA OR IOSH QUALIFICATIONS ARE NOT RECOGNIZED IN CANADA

ONLY BCRSP AND CSP ARE RECOGNIZED.

SOMEONE SHOULD ADVISE PLS

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by wholesomegrace: 10:18am On Jan 10, 2019
Please, how do I get that "OK" smell off my precious winter clothes?

I just soaked in dettol this morning. Is there any other thing I need to do?

I plan to machinewash them when I get back home this evening. Thanks guys
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Beauideal: 11:15am On Jan 10, 2019
Eyifunmi:

I sponsored my spouse, and it took roughly a year. AVO is peculiarly known to have a timeline of one year minimum for spousal sponsorship.
For the documents required, you need to study the application package with your spouse, so many proofs and supporting documents are required to prove that your relationship is genuine.
I submitted random photographs, including few of our wedding pictures, evidence of on going communication (WhatsApp/emails/Facebook messages), evidence of my trips to Nigeria, copies of my entry and exit stamps on my passport, wedding program and invitation card, evidence of financial support, letters from friends and family members, evidence of joint bank account, I can't remember all again.
You can apply for a visit visa, while spousal sponsorship application is on, but AVO rarely grants such visas.
Ensure that you read through the application package, because changes are made from time to time, and if you make any mistakes, the application is returned to your spouse in Canada, till the error is fixed.
Thanks so much for this sir
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Tojued: 11:45am On Jan 10, 2019
wholesomegrace:
Please, how do I get that "OK" smell off my precious winter clothes?

I just soaked in dettol this morning. Is there any other thing I need to do?

I plan to machinewash them when I get back home this evening. Thanks guys

Learner grin grin grin when your mates were doing 'bend down select' during university days you were buying from boutique, abi?

I think an ordinary wash usually gets the smell out. Those days you wash as usual, then spray perfume.
In these days of softener you could do a quick wash, and then extra rinse with softener.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Jumdah20: 11:55am On Jan 10, 2019
[ grin grin cheesy you're looking for her trouble abi? Shebi OK smell nah abroad smell, all don join be that, lols


quote author=Tojued post=74624654]

Learner grin grin grin when your mates were doing 'bend down select' during university days you were buying from boutique, abi?

I think an ordinary wash usually gets the smell out. Those days you wash as usual, then spray perfume.
In these days of softener you could do a quick wash, and then extra rinse with softener.[/quote]

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by jmnsimone(f): 12:58pm On Jan 10, 2019
I know that this isn't directed at me but thank you so much for sharing. Can I also PM you for the study material?


WoodcrestMayor:
It's about having a plan and sticking to it. The exam will set you back a few dollars and you can only write in Canada. I can send you the soft copy I used(main study material though. When you come in and register,
you will be given the same material and you can add study packs at a few extra dollars. I heard of someone who started with CIBC as an advisor and now works for the government of Alberta as a BA earning 6 figures. If you want to go the BA route, you have to put in the required shift. I bought a Udemy course and will start as soon as I get comfortable at work.
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Saintp(m): 1:08pm On Jan 10, 2019
Please guys, what is the easiest way to send money to naija from Canada? I need to send some money to someone in naija urgently.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by xyoung: 1:28pm On Jan 10, 2019
smslive2:
I welcome myself officially to this thread!
PPR - Jan 3rd
COPR Issued - Jan 4th
Application Approved - Jan 5th
COPR Delivered - Jan 8th

Landing - LOADING

can i squat with you on your visa?

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Luce: 4:02pm On Jan 10, 2019
einsteino:

Not everyone spends that much on passes in the GTA though, most people's expense would be around $140. The thing is I live in NorthYork, which is a part of Toronto but so far work and classes takes me to Mississauga and Brampton; occasionally I go to York Region(Not the same as Toronto's North York). though Toronto, Mississauga, York Region and Brampton are all parts of the GTA, they each have their own transit agency. Toronto's TTC monthly pass cost about $147, Brampton $124, Mississauga's Miway $130, York Region's YRT $150... So rather than buy multiple bus passes or pay multiple fares while connecting trips, I just purchase the weekly GTA pass for $63, that way I get to use all these GTA transit service at no extra charge and save a lil.


To the best of my knowledge, if you purchase the monthly 150 dollars plan using this option on the presto site instead of selecting a specific transit pass, then you can use your presto card anywhere in the GTA but once you cross over to a new city from Toronto e.g. Brampton, etc, you have to pay a new 3 dollar value.(also valid for 2 hours as in Toronto, I believe)

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Kmartt(m): 4:05pm On Jan 10, 2019
Influential101:
@ bolded, you actually think a Canadian embassy will give you an assurance of approving your visa within 7 days?

Also giving you önly 5 days to provide the documents...

Be careful...


More than careful oooo. One love!

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