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| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by tjbrown: 7:14am On Feb 14, 2019 |
sammyengr:Guess you are an Engineer? If so, are you Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineer? Planning to land around April. |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by sammyengr(m): 7:18am On Feb 14, 2019 |
tjbrown:I am electrical Engineer. |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Frothy(f): 7:19am On Feb 14, 2019 |
Hello house,
Please can I be added to Edmonton WhatsApp Group if there is.
Thanks. And if you need to send money to Naija in exchange for Cad. I am game please. |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by tjbrown: 7:29am On Feb 14, 2019 |
sammyengr: Wow...., I am also an Electrical Engineer. Can I ask you some questions? Already sent PM to you. |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Jumdah20: 7:33am On Feb 14, 2019 |
Bros, please drop your landing gist, let us pray for you  Make it rich o, as you now have almost 2 months experience sammyengr: 11 Likes |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Zeiya(f): 7:52am On Feb 14, 2019 |
sammyengr:@sammyengr and @rainazoe thanks. I am dancing right now, thank God I asked this question. Egyptian airline is the cheapest so far and people may be avoiding it due to this binning of fish/foodstuff issue. Thanks for these clarifications coming in from people that have used the airline recently. 3 Likes |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by sammyengr(m): 8:42am On Feb 14, 2019 |
LANDING GIST.... The journey started on the 28th of December, 2018 where families and friends gathered to see us off to the airport. We had alot of people that followed us to the airport because we just got married on the 15th of December. Our flight was scheduled for 2:15pm via Egypt air, we left home very early in the morning and got to the airport by 10am. We had four luggages and two carry on bags with us (we r just family of two) which was scaled by the airport attendant to make sure we didn't have excess luggage, thank God for the lady that attended to us she over looked some of our bags that are more than 23kg. After scaling our luggage we moved to do some documentations nd got our tickets for the journey. We took pictures with our families and friends then my wife bursted into tears because this is first time she will be leaving her family , I tried to pet her nd we bid our families farewell. We proceeded to the immigration clearance which was done very quickly, he requested for money nd I told him I dont have any naira with me again, he stamped our passport and we proceeded to catch our flight. Our flight moved by exactly 2:25pm Nigeria time, the journey was smooth nd we r served foods which we r able to eat. We landed at d Cairo international airport in the night and we had to wait till 1:30am before we can connect to Toronto. At 12am we started the checked in procedure for the second flight to Toronto. The flight took off by 1:40am nig time, this flight was bigger than the 1st one we took from nig to Cairo. We r served more than three times b4 we got to Toronto. A declaration paper was given to us in the plane to declare our goods and the money we had with us. We landed safely in Toronto and it was a snowing day in toronto, it was the 1st time I will b experiencing snow live nd direct. There was a long queue at the place we had to do our landing formalities, we gat no choice than to wait till it reach our turn. Finally, after standing for over one hour on the queue it got to our turn. The immigration officer only asked of three questions from us after exchanging greetings: Q1. Can I have your landing papers? Ans. I handed over our landing papers to her Q2. How much are bringing to Canada? Ans. I told her the amount we had on us Q3. Give me the address of where you will b staying in Canada? Ans. I gave her the address and she said we should go nd sit down dat she will get back to us as soon as possible. After like 10 minutes of sitting she called us to come nd sign our landing papers and she also signed her parts too . She handed our copies of the landing papers to us nd said we should keep it safe because the govt we still request for it wen we turn 65yrs old and she finally said WELCOME TO CANADA and shook hands with us with a warming smiles. We quickly rushed down stairs to get our loads because we had another flight to connect to winnipeg which was our final destination. Thank God we didn't missed our flight we arrived der at the right time. We flew air Canada from Toronto to winnipeg which was like 2hrs30mins journey. We landed safely in winnipeg and my brother was already waiting for us at the airport. Immediately we came out of the airport to enter Into the car that will take us home menh the kind cold wey I experienced pass my imagination. Winnipeg is very cold.... thank God der is heater inside the car which kept us warm till we got home....... That was my story.... We have already adapted to the weather now and God has been faithful with us since we got here. After 3weeks we landed my wife got a job as a finance officer at a govt agency. Thou I have not gotten a job yet due to the fact that my profession is a regulated job in Canada but I have bn attending interviews which I believe by God's grace I will get a good job soon. Thank you for the time spent in reading my landing gist!!!! 173 Likes 6 Shares |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Jennypharb1: 8:46am On Feb 14, 2019 |
sammyengr: Congratulations Sir, to you and your wife. You will get a job soon by God's grace 13 Likes |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by vascey(m): 8:48am On Feb 14, 2019 |
sammyengr: Thank you for sharing. God bless you and your new home. 4 Likes |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Randomsue: 9:52am On Feb 14, 2019 |
sammyengr: Thank you for sharing, may Canada favour you. 5 Likes |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Licious07(f): 10:18am On Feb 14, 2019 |
sammyengr: Thank God for journey mercies. Congrats to your family. Wishing you a happy married life and stay in Canny. 5 Likes |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by amdman: 10:24am On Feb 14, 2019 |
Jennypharb1: Is there anything specific you would like to know? ACAMS is fairly easy to scale through... just a bit pricey. You should be able to choose a convenient location to write the exam once you register. Exam preparation materials are available online and you will get all you need when you register |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Threemg: 10:33am On Feb 14, 2019 |
sammyengr: CONGRATULATIONS Brother. The LORD that's done this to and for your family will perfect all that concerns you and yours. Your job is already here, Shalom. 5 Likes |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 10:46am On Feb 14, 2019 |
Now am beginning to love the testimonies and experiences I've been reading so far here especially @sammyengr. So precise and well articulated. I am happy too cos I know soon enough I will be writing my landing gist on this forum by the grace of God My AOR confirmed and patiently waiting for the next mail to drop while I continue till PPR. pls good people of Nigerian-Canada, I will like you to clear me on some pent up feelings about the process of traveling and landing. I have no family in Canada and am going with my wife and kid, how much is appropriate to take along with me to be declared apart from POF. (Hope u understand this) Secondly how can I possibly get a place to stay from Naija here considering the fact that I may be asked to provide an address of where I will be staying Thirdly my province is Sask, I will like to connect with people who are already resident there who can be of help to me in knowing what I shud prepare for. Kindly help provide answers to my questions here. God bless u all. 7 Likes |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by midey23: 10:48am On Feb 14, 2019 |
Hello, please how did you book the flight on Egypt Air? I cant even check available flights on the site. Pls help. Zeiya: |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by sleekysoft(m): 11:00am On Feb 14, 2019 |
I stillndont get, I insured my car through mansard shouldn’t I gonna to the market alt3r3g0: |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by simiolu1(m): 11:04am On Feb 14, 2019 |
WoodcrestMayor: Your friend should read up on DoorDash... That's all the validation he needs. 2 Likes |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by flgd: 11:18am On Feb 14, 2019 |
Bro, congrats to you and madam. Please what field was your wife in Nigeria and if possible what were her job functions? did she have any other qualification that aided in securing the Job? (Quote author=sammyengr post=75714874] After 3weeks we landed my wife got a job as a finance officer at a govt agency. Thou I have not gotten a job yet due to the fact that my profession is a regulated job in Canada but I have bn attending interviews which I believe by God's grace I will get a good job soon. Thank you for the time spent in reading my landing gist!!!! [/quote] |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Godsfavouredone: 11:44am On Feb 14, 2019 |
[quote author=sammyengr post=75714874]LANDING GIST.... The journey started on the 28th of December, 2018 where families and friends gathered to see us off to the airport. We had alot of people that followed us to the airport because we just got married on the 15th of December. Our flight was scheduled for 2:15pm via Egypt air, we left home very early in the morning and got to the airport by 10am. We had four luggages and two carry on bags with us (we r just family of two) which was scaled by the airport attendant to make sure we didn't have excess luggage, thank God for the lady that attended to us she over looked some of our bags that are more than 23kg. After scaling our luggage we moved to do some documentations nd got our tickets for the journey. We took pictures with our families and friends then my wife bursted into tears because this is first time she will be leaving her family , I tried to pet her nd we bid our families farewell. We proceeded to the immigration clearance which was done very quickly, he requested for money nd I told him I dont have any naira with me again, he stamped our passport and we proceeded to catch our flight. Our flight moved by exactly 2:25pm Nigeria time, the journey was smooth nd we r served foods which we r able to eat. We landed at d Cairo international airport in the night and we had to wait till 1:30am before we can connect to Toronto. At 12am we started the checked in procedure for the second flight to Toronto. Congratulations the lord that started the good work will complete it. Please was there in-flight entertainment for the Nigeria-Cairo leg? I will like to know because of my kids. Thank you. 1 Like |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Godsfavouredone: 11:49am On Feb 14, 2019 |
We proceeded to the immigration clearance which was done very quickly, he requested for money nd I told him I dont have any naira with me again, he stamped our passport and we proceeded to catch our flight. Our flight moved by exactly 2:25pm Nigeria time, the journey was smooth nd we r served foods which we r able to eat. We landed at d Cairo international airport in the night and we had to Congratulations, the lord will perfect your testimony. Please was there in flight entertainment on the leg from Nigeria-Cairo. I will like to know because of my kids. Thanks |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Zeiya(f): 11:49am On Feb 14, 2019 |
midey23: Use a laptop or desktop. I noticed their main site does not open on my phone. 2 Likes |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Jennypharb1: 11:56am On Feb 14, 2019 |
amdman: Oh yes, thank you. I have done some more research since then, it's really pricey at about $1890 dollars for membership and exams, I just wasn't sure about the application process. For example, they are asking for a number of points for certain financial courses one has taken before, like CPA and a number of others on the list. These are courses people who have worked in the financial sector would have but I haven't taken any of them and I'm not sure I want to either. So I'd like to know if there's an alternative means of submitting the application without those courses |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 12:32pm On Feb 14, 2019 |
I've been doing research on how to be a licenced football coach in Canada and I'm so happy that it's pretty straightforward compared to the one in Nigeria (this is why countries that have plans will always be better) I will be pursuing my coaching career in Canada...so watch out if you see a Nigerian coach in future coaching the likes of Vancouver Whitecaps  And if you like to be a Licence coach...you can Google it too...infact I've been receiving emails from football federations lately and I'm told to contact the province I would like to reside. 60 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Hephgirl: 12:36pm On Feb 14, 2019 |
Folafikemi:see below I have no family in Canada and am going with my wife and kid, how much is appropriate to take along with me to be declared apart from POF. (Hope u understand this)$10000 is fine. I can leave the rest in ur card Secondly how can I possibly get a place to stay from Naija here considering the fact that I may be asked to provide an address of where I will be stayingAirbnb Thirdly my province is Sask, I will like to connect with people who are already resident there who can be of help to me in knowing what I shud prepare for.I suggest u scout for their WhatsApp group and join. 6 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Hephgirl: 12:37pm On Feb 14, 2019 |
@sammyengr Awwwww congratulations 1 Like |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nellykuch: 12:42pm On Feb 14, 2019 |
Barryston, please I will like to ask you some questions if you dont mind. quote author=Barryston post=75722007]I've been doing research on how to be a licenced football coach in Canada and I'm so happy that it's pretty straightforward compared to the one in Nigeria (this is why countries that have plans will always be better) I will be pursuing my coaching career in Canada...so watch out if you see a Nigerian coach in future coaching the likes of Vancouver Whitecaps And if you like to be a Licence coach...you can Google it too...infact I've been receiving emails from football federations lately and I'm told to contact the province I would like to reside.[/quote] |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 12:47pm On Feb 14, 2019 |
Fire on sir Nellykuch: |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by sammyengr(m): 2:20pm On Feb 14, 2019 |
flgd:She was an admin officer in one private university in Nigeria but she had her BS.c in Accounting and MS.c in Business Admin. She didn't have any other qualifications, we saw the advert nd she applied because she met all the requirements for the job. She was called for two interviews before she got the job. It was God favour .... 32 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by sammyengr(m): 2:31pm On Feb 14, 2019 |
[quote author=Godsfavouredone post=75720496][/quote] Yes, there was not in flight entertainment from nig to Cairo but there was in flight entertainment from Cairo to Egypt 1 Like |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nellykuch: 3:40pm On Feb 14, 2019 |
I'm trying to send you a mail but its not going can you please try sending to me.Abeg bro Barryston: |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Iyamefa: 3:41pm On Feb 14, 2019 |
Zeiya: I wouldn’t mind answers to this too. My mum is flying down soon and coming via Egypt air. She wants to bring fish for me but I’ve been skeptical. Recent travelers, any idea if they still bin fish at Cairo? Thanks |
| Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Iyamefa: 3:46pm On Feb 14, 2019 |
rainazoe:Just saw your response to the other lady. This is helpful,thank you |
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