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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Zutlin: 3:36pm On Mar 01, 2019

raphrulz:
Hi Guys,

So I considered spreading my tentacles here to mark "Landing thesis"...

But it seems this group is made up of more serious people that may not be interested in my professorial services.

Should I go ahead? or not ??

You and your marking. What's your AOR date? It seems this marking is a coping mechanism for you ehn. grin

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by raphrulz: 4:06pm On Mar 01, 2019

Well... my wait was really not the motivation for starting the marking stuff sha...

It was to encourage people to give very robust application experiences when announcing their PPR.

If you check from trends before marking started, people were giving very scanty PPR messages.

Somehow it encouraged people to add more flesh to it.

However, I won't lie that it has not helped me cope through all the wait.

I'm 5 months post aor... I can't complain sha... but i don tire mhen!!

Zutlin:

You and your marking. What's your AOR date? It seems this marking is a coping mechanism for you ehn.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 4:13pm On Mar 01, 2019

waynetemi:
Thank you. I got an invite for medicals and payment of RFPF just yesterday after i wrote the post! Medicals will be done next week.
I should be approved real soon.

Congratulations! They didn't even ask for their RFPF since.

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by buchito1(m): 4:37pm On Mar 01, 2019

Jennypharb1:

If you can post them on the express entry thread, that will be fine, just quote me when you do, it's not your personal details or anything. Just so it can add to the body of knowledge there. Also, others can contribute from their own experiences.

Ok thanks chief... I'd meet you there...

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by MissEmmy: 5:31pm On Mar 01, 2019

Long, Boring Landing Gist alert…..….

My journey started out @ 4:30am on Saturday 23rd Feb. My flight wasn’t until 1:45pm but I had to beat the ban on movements during election that commenced at 6:00am, luckily I was able to make it to the airport in an hour. Checking in wasn’t smooth as my bags were overweight and I had an extra luggage of about 23kg. I had to part with some good cash because I wasn’t going to bin any item, not after all the thoughtfulness and hard work my mum had put into purchasing and packaging those items for me. Flight from LOS to Addis Ababa took off on time, about 5hours travel time, multiple meals, numerous empty seats for relaxation (about 60% of the aircraft was empty due to cancellations because of elections).

Flight from Addis Ababa to Dublin and then Toronto was really long (16 hrs) but smooth, I slept through most of it though. Aircraft was filled; mostly with white Canadians, Ethiopian Air kept bombarding us with different meals at intervals. The meals weren’t as bad as i anticipated, overall I was Impressed by the Cabin Crew and their services. We arrived Toronto on Sunday, 24th Feb at about 7:00am. I proceeded immediately to immigration and customs to get my landing sorted out, the place was empty and I was done in less than 10 minutes. While rounding off to leave the immigration counter, I noticed so many folks flocking in to sort out their landing. I was grateful I didn’t have to wait on that long cue. I proceeded to grab my bags from baggage point and my friend was there in no time to pick me up.

My final destination was Saskatoon and the flight was for 6:55pm, so I had some time to see Toronto a bit with my friend and then we went to her place where I ate and rested. We then went to Canada Post to send my luggage to Saskatoon to cut cost before heading to the airport at about 4:30pm. Flight to Saskatoon through Calgary was delayed till 8:05pm, that was when I realised it wasn’t the same air bus from Toronto-Calgary-Saskatoon. Due to the delay I missed the connecting flight from Calgary to Saskatoon. Air Canada booked us into a hotel for the night and we were told we would be put on standby for flights taking off on Monday and Tuesday, however if we weren’t lucky to get a seat we would have to wait till Wednesday to get a flight to Saskatoon. That news was a little distressing considering the number of hours I had travelled already but I tried to stay upbeat and have as much fun as I could.

Luckily a Syrian Medical Doctor working in Saskatoon was on the same flight and he had to get to work ASAP, so he approached some of the stranded passengers to join him to rent a car and take a road trip to Saskatoon. Others declined but I was all in as I couldn’t imagine being stuck in Calgary for two more days. It turned out to be a wise decision, the road trip was fun, we stopped multiple times to eat and take in the view. While basking in the euphoria of the trip, I forgot to contact my friends in Saskatoon to let them know I was fine, so they were worried about me, however I had informed them before setting out on the road trip, and had sent a picture of the doctor’s driver’s license and the car plate number to them for safety reasons.

We finally arrived Saskatoon at about 6:00pm, I contacted my host who was relieved and rushed to the airport to pick me up. I had a very warm welcome and good food, before settling in. The next day being Tuesday, I went out to get my SIN and a Mobile Phone number. So far I have been able to open an account with RBC, registered with Saskatoon Open Door Society, make appointment for house viewing, gotten an adult bus pass, done some shopping and gone round the city multiple times. Saskatoon is a nice place but the cold here is unreal lol. Overall It has been quite an experience and I’m adjusting pretty well. Now I need a Job ASAP.

My impressions about Canada so far.…
Canada is an expensive place to live in as compared to the UK. Canada doesn’t appear to be rich, they just make the most of what they have. Technologically they’re a bit behind the UK and US. The population is relatively small compared to the land mass. Finally, I’m not sure Canadians are as nice as projected from my experience but I'm hopeful.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Zutlin: 6:17pm On Mar 01, 2019

raphrulz:

Well... my wait was really not the motivation for starting the marking stuff sha...

It was to encourage people to give very robust application experiences when announcing their PPR.

If you check from trends before marking started, people were giving very scanty PPR messages.

Somehow it encouraged people to add more flesh to it.

However, I won't lie that it has not helped me cope through all the wait.

I'm 5 months post aor... I can't complain sha... but i don tire mhen!!

I totally get how tiring the wait can be. Be rest assured that it will end in praise. If you haven't done so, start drafting your PPR journey now. grin

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Yuyukoko: 8:23pm On Mar 01, 2019

Can't wait! Edmonton is the destination...

WoodcrestMayor:
Alberta get beautiful natural attractions sha

In other news...I aced my account opening mastery today. Manager who observed said she had no doubts it was gonna be a formality.

New to Edmonton? I'm your plug for your banking needs

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Newbeecey: 9:13pm On Mar 01, 2019

Newmum0615 How are you o, I am still waiting for your response to my PM

Newbeecey:
Ahhhh!!! Like you know exactly why I am about to PM her. Newmum0615 biko just send me a copy of your goods accompanying list and goods to follow form because that ur 700kg cargo is the truth. How are you doing now?

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 10:00pm On Mar 01, 2019

Newbeecey:
Newmum0615 How are you o, I am still waiting for your response to my PM

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by salford: 10:13pm On Mar 01, 2019

MissEmmy:
Long, Boring Landing Gist alert…..….

My journey started out @ 4:30am on Saturday 23rd Feb. My flight wasn’t until 1:45pm

welcome to The land of the Living Skies. Miss Emmy.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by voguemum: 10:28pm On Mar 01, 2019

MissEmmy:
Long, Boring Landing Gist alert…..….

My journey started out @ 4:30am on Saturday 23rd Feb.

Landing gist finally, May the land favour you.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by MissEmmy: 10:29pm On Mar 01, 2019

salford:

welcome to The land of the Living Skies. Miss Emmy.

Thank you Sir.

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Nobody: 11:19pm On Mar 01, 2019

pyruvateluv:
My people good day, I'm wondering if SK is a good idea for a new immigrant to land and if there are also huge job market for people in finance. Although I'm aware that Ontario is the financial hub of Canada, just want to know about Saskatoon.

Your input will be greatly appreciated, thanks

Am waiting to read about your opinions too. Seems not so many NLs are there cos an yet to read any landing gist about this province

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by mamababe(f): 11:46pm On Mar 01, 2019

waynetemi:
Thank you. I got an invite for medicals and payment of RFPF just yesterday after i wrote the post! Medicals will be done next week.
I should be approved real soon.

That’s good news congratulations in advance on your PPR

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by WoodcrestMayor(m): 2:13am On Mar 02, 2019

Edmonton awaits you cool

Work towards summer landing of convenient. People are more willing to show you around places you need to touch as newcomer. When it's cold, people only wanna go to work and return to their beds grin

Yuyukoko:
Can't wait! Edmonton is the destination...

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by junebaby: 2:16am On Mar 02, 2019

Good day Prof!

Am on my way to been an ACA with ACCA. Do I wait till after my exams for the conversion to CPA or can I use one birth to kill two stones?

Thanks

raphrulz:
Hello,

Have u gotten a response to this now?? Because I am almost done with the entire conversion process.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by raphrulz: 5:18am On Mar 02, 2019

Thanks boss.

Coming from you.... I'm highly encouraged.

In other news.... bro we still dey wait your PPR script for ze oza room. Remember you promised to share.

Or are you waiting for COPR first??

Zutlin:

I totally get how tiring the wait can be. Be rest assured that it will end in praise. If you haven't done so, start drafting your PPR journey now.

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by raphrulz: 5:24am On Mar 02, 2019

Hello Junebaby,

You have to be a member of ACCA before you can commence the conversion process.

If you have any additional questions, you can chip them in... I am ready to answer.

junebaby:

Good day Prof!

Am on my way to been an ACA with ACCA. Do I wait till after my exams for the conversion to CPA or can I use one birth to kill two stones?

Thanks

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by phemmi1: 7:18am On Mar 02, 2019

Hello junebaby, pls are u already in Canada? Where r u sitting for ur exam? I should enter Canada in April, going to Calgary. I have a paper left to write in ACCA to qualify. Been trying to find a centre in Calgary but nothing yet.

junebaby:

Good day Prof!

Am on my way to been an ACA with ACCA. Do I wait till after my exams for the conversion to CPA or can I use one birth to kill two stones?

Thanks

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by phemmi1: 7:20am On Mar 02, 2019

Hi raphrulz, pls do u know where I can get a tuition centre in Calgary or Alberta province?

raphrulz:
Hello Junebaby,

You have to be a member of ACCA before you can commence the conversion process.

If you have any additional questions, you can chip them in... I am ready to answer.

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by raphrulz: 7:42am On Mar 02, 2019

Hello,

Sincere apologies.... I am yet to land. Still in Naija.

However, you can talk to some landed seniors like @rainazoe

phemmi1:
Hi raphrulz, pls do u know where I can get a tuition centre in Calgary or Alberta province?

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Ifeoma77(f): 8:09am On Mar 02, 2019

Congratulations @missEmmy
That was a fun journey. I loove road trips
Welcome home

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by phemmi1: 8:14am On Mar 02, 2019

Thanks, I appreciate

raphrulz:
Hello,

Sincere apologies.... I am yet to land. Still in Naija.

However, you can talk to some landed seniors like @rainazoe

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by phemmi1: 8:16am On Mar 02, 2019

@rainazoe pls if u have any insight, thanks

phemmi1:
Hello junebaby, pls are u already in Canada? Where r u sitting for ur exam? I should enter Canada in April, going to Calgary. I have a paper left to write in ACCA to qualify. Been trying to find a centre in Calgary but nothing yet.

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Randomsue: 9:55am On Mar 02, 2019

MissEmmy:
Long, Boring Landing Gist alert…..….

Thank you for sharing and congratulations on a safe arrival.

Your trip was anything but boring jor, you managed to reach 3 provinces in one landing. My kind of trip indeed!

May the land favour you and make you forget how much more ahead the UK and USA seem to be...lol

Cheers

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Jumdah20: 11:29am On Mar 02, 2019

Hi Phemmy, I know there's a centre in Ontario, I'm heading to Winnipeg, we don't have a centre there, so I would have to go to Ontario. I guess you might have to do that too.

Check ACCA website for the list of all centres

Cheers.

phemmi1:
Hi raphrulz, pls do u know where I can get a tuition centre in Calgary or Alberta province?

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by ItsYourFriend: 11:46am On Mar 02, 2019

Please, for those that got Driving Record, does the abstract have expiry date? If it does, please what is the tenure?

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by phemmi1: 11:55am On Mar 02, 2019

Yeah I checked ACCA site and seems only Ontario has an Exam centre, was actually looking for a tuition centre also.

Jumdah20:
Hi Phemmy, I know there's a centre in Ontario, I'm heading to Winnipeg, we don't have a centre there, so I would have to go to Ontario. I guess you might have to do that too.

Check ACCA website for the list of all centres

Cheers.

Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Fadia: 12:53pm On Mar 02, 2019

God is faithful. Congratulations in advance

waynetemi:
Thank you. I got an invite for medicals and payment of RFPF just yesterday after i wrote the post! Medicals will be done next week.
I should be approved real soon.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by 40manlappy: 1:01pm On Mar 02, 2019

optionese:
Hello everyone, its been ages. Finally landed this week in Brampton. Hoping for a fruitful stay in Canada

Yay, finally! Welcome home!!

May you and yours prosper and flourish. Check your PM cheesy

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Greatkhad: 2:09pm On Mar 02, 2019

raphrulz:
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It was to encourage people to give very robust application experiences when announcing their PPR.

If you check from trends before marking started, people were giving very scanty PPR messages.

Somehow it encouraged people to add more flesh to it.

I agree, your marking has resulted to more people giving very detailed analysis of their experience, and for people like me, it means less visits to almighty page 1.

I cant wait to read your own script..may God hasten the speed.

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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Topsmamen: 2:47pm On Mar 02, 2019

Zutlin:

I totally get how tiring the wait can be. Be rest assured that it will end in praise. If you haven't done so, start drafting your PPR journey now.

The question now is......who will mark @raphrulz' PPR script? grin

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