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Used the deen guy that some people shared on this group. He said some people interpret it as 20kg per food item not total. I guess it is cos we didn't have any issues when we picked it up here

Iwinosified:
Congratulations to you and FAM. Pls can you kindly give details of cargo company used? I thought 20kg food was the new maximum to YEG as per cargo? Thanks

Just to add to this, I only got part of my living expense allowance at the start of the semester. Also, only a semester portion of my tuition fee has been paid. The balance will be paid in January at the start of the 2nd semester and I'll also get the balance of my living expenses then. I don't know if this is because I'm receiving the aid from Alberta and studying in Ontario, or if it's based on the structure of the academic program. But I like the feeling of looking forward to another payment in January

Majesticniyi:
Based on PMs I got from my last post, I’d like to clarify and explain how the Education/Loan system works according to my little experience. Please note, everything below is from personal exposure in Alberta and may not be 100% true for other provinces!

So obviously, the first thing to do is apply to a school. There are lots of schools around and preference can be based on field of study. E.g

-SAIT/NAIT for technical, business related and medical science courses
-Bow Valley College for Office management, Arts, Business related
-University of Calgary and University of Alberta for Bsc and Post-graduate
-Etc. Please avoid private colleges, it's not worth the tuition.


It is better to choose a course after adequate research (employment rate, entrance salary, job conditions etc). I know people who have gone to to school, finished and realized they wasted their time...and then start all over again, wasting money and precious years and sometimes accumulating over a hundred thousand dollars in student loan.

Minimum requirements for admission differ, could be a function of school / course. For instance, It’s SSCE for SAIT or in other cases you need Course by course evaluation.

Student Aid: There are two parts to this; student grant and student loan. Student grants are grants you dont have to pay back but you only qualify for them if you apply for student loan..student loan, you have to pay back in monthly installments six months after your studies. The tuition is paid directly to the school and balance paid to you. This balance is about 80% of living expense based on family size and its paid in lump sum.


E.g If your tuition and living expenses for a semester sums up to $10,000. Then tuition of eg $3000 is paid to the school and $7,000 sent to your account at the start of the semester. The percentage of this $10,000 that comes as grant depends on your family make-up, previous investment and family income (Those with children have upper hands here as they get more percentages of Grants)

So basically when you apply online, you would be asked to mail some documents and the school would be contacted to confirm your studentship before funds are dispersed.

Note: The requirement is, you must have been resident in the Alberta for 12months prior to applying. But if you are new to Canada and can prove that you have been resident in Alberta since your arrival in the country, you are eligible for the loan (you would need an ID card from Alberta to prove apply).

Another question is on how much you can combine with work. As a PR you dont have limitations on how many hours you are legally allowed to work. You can work to cover your basic living and keep the loan part of the money and refund once you are done with school and no longer require it. With weekend work and some sort of driving for small deliveries, you can make enough money to live within your means.


Disclaimer: Seniors in the house, please correct any errors in assumptions I might have made

daks02:
Used the deen guy that some people shared on this group. He said some people interpret it as 20kg per food item not total. I guess it is cos we didn't have any issues when we picked it up here

Thanks a lot. I've found the contact

Folafikemi:
Good day great people.
Ever since PPR, Its been so eventful from one arrangement to the other and everything seems to be happening so fast.. All praises to God almighty.

Pls I'm planning to land by this month ending and I have been having a lot to think about and I will really love your advise and input in shaping my movements after all what are family for.. Lol

Firstly I plan to shortland and the reason is I need to come complete a project at work and sign out finally. So I have this issues bothering my mind... I need to get my PR card before returning to naija and from all indication, one may not know exactly when it will come out. So Pls how long can I stay hoping to get it.

If I can't wait/stay too long, what document can I probably travel with when coming in next to Canada cos I don't intend to stay to long in naija once I return.

Secondly is the issue of accommodation, and I have read here people getting one before they land, I'm PNP and my province is Saskatchewan. I will like to also get such assistance in securing an apartment in Saskatoon... Pls help me anyone in that region kindly lend a hand.

Finally can I carry as low as 2.5k CAD in cash while I have the rest in bank?

Kindly help with responses. I really will appreciate ur input

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SmallerB:
Hello, please can anyone shed some light on monthly expenses for student schooling in Saskatoon, thing to know and be prepared for? How is the university of Saskatchewan for post graduate students? And please if there is anyone in saskatoon please signify . Thank you

I am in Saskatoon. Don't know if your questions has been answered. Mine I am a student with family of 5. Monthly expense is well over about 4. Single person can survive with about 1500 I believe . that includes feeding and accommodation. For graduate studies I think its great. But you should be ready to really work hard. It pays off eventually. Be prepared for cold.

salford:
I can't think of any certification for Asset management or reliability engineering either required/or listed as an added asset for jobs in your field.
You will need the experience in the field plus the regular Elect Eng degree (EIT, PEng) or diploma in Elect Eng tech (CET, A.ScT etc. If the engineering regulatory bodies do not accept HND, the engineering tech regulatory bodies will accept it). You might be able to find an online certification from a Canadian institute of learning that could help employers look favourably at your resume. Bow Valley college for example has a continuing education program in Asset Maintenance for Plant engineers, techs and specialists in Canada.

As per getting a diploma. it depends on your career goals and aspirations. Some get jobs without having to go back for a diploma while some only get good jobs after. I can't say if you should get one. College application fees are cheap. You can apply a year before the start of the diploma program, while still actively searching for jobs. At least you have that one year to test the job market before considering going back to school. However, If you decide to get a diploma, endeavor to attend a program that offers a co-op option.

Seriously you have healed part of my wound.

May you live long sir

salford:
I can't think of any certification for Asset management or reliability engineering either required/or listed as an added asset for jobs in your field.
You will need the experience in the field plus the regular Elect Eng degree (EIT, PEng) or diploma in Elect Eng tech (CET, A.ScT etc. If the engineering regulatory bodies do not accept HND, the engineering tech regulatory bodies will accept it). You might be able to find an online certification from a Canadian institute of learning that could help employers look favourably at your resume. Bow Valley college for example has a continuing education program in Asset Maintenance for Plant engineers, techs and specialists in Canada.

As per getting a diploma. it depends on your career goals and aspirations. Some get jobs without having to go back for a diploma while some only get good jobs after. I can't say if you should get one. College application fees are cheap. You can apply a year before the start of the diploma program, while still actively searching for jobs. At least you have that one year to test the job market before considering going back to school. However, If you decide to get a diploma, endeavor to attend a program that offers a co-op option.

Seriously you have healed part of my wound.

May you live long sir[color=#000099][/color]

Thank God for journey mercies. Please what cargo company did you use? You mentioned Air Canada, I didn't know Air Canada has cargo services from Lagos to Canada. Also please how much per bag/kg are the terminal fees when collecting cargo? Thanks in advance.

daks02:
Hello People long time no talk. Landing gist below:
Before i continue, 3days earlier we weighed and reweighed luggage and decided it wont make sense to pay for extra luggage (lufthansa charged CAD$300, smh) so we went to cargo paid about 175k for 141kg and issued receipt for N23K (which way naija?).

ps our luggage was delivered to our house 2days later *double side eye* air canada, cargoed goods arrived before us sef but we went to pick it 2days after we landed, paid terminal fees and that was all.

Not air canada, i think the guy used klm. Paid $91 as the charges for 141kg. Don't know the breakdown

Orange1234:
Thank God for journey mercies. Please what cargo company did you use? You mentioned Air Canada, I didn't know Air Canada has cargo services from Lagos to Canada. Also please how much per bag/kg are the terminal fees when collecting cargo? Thanks in advance.

If you have family or friends who can host, it is always better to land with them first.

You can always easily move to where the job is if you are still single.

etrange:
Thanks bro.

I intend to allow my job hunt determine where I will land. I was able to send applications to some coys with the help of a friend who's already in Canada. Though I'm yet to get a feedback, I'm open minded province wise. That's why I'm inquiring about the rents. Plus I heard one can't do first landing in Quebec, I don't know how true.

joo2018:
If you have family or friends who can host, it is always better to land with them first.

You can always easily move to where the job is if you are still single.

Thanks Joo2018, unfortunately, I've got no one.

_{And for the record; Yes, I am single!}

Good morning Engineers in the house, how long did it take WES to release report on Course by Course evaluation for APEGA registration, mine is more than 3weeks now, and I am worried, thanks.

Is there any WhatsApp group for new comers in Calgary I can join, please ooo, I don't mind thanks

Iwinosified:
Congratulations to you and FAM. Pls can you kindly give details of cargo company used? I thought 20kg food was the new maximum to YEG as per cargo? Thanks

i believe its 20KG per food item

That ia the way it works..they dont give u everything so it is as u have mentioned

jhoci:
Just to add to this, I only got part of my living expense allowance at the start of the semester. Also, only a semester portion of my tuition fee has been paid. The balance will be paid in January at the start of the 2nd semester and I'll also get the balance of my living expenses then. I don't know if this is because I'm receiving the aid from Alberta and studying in Ontario, or if it's based on the structure of the academic program. But I like the feeling of looking forward to another payment in January

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Generalmerchant:
I am in Saskatoon. Don't know if your questions has been answered. Mine I am a student with family of 5. Monthly expense is well over about 4. Single person can survive with about 1500 I believe . that includes feeding and accommodation. For graduate studies I think its great. But you should be ready to really work hard. It pays off eventually. Be prepared for cold.

Saskatoon is indeed bloody cold. One of my coldest Canadian city experience was in S'toon.

salford1:
Saskatoon is indeed bloody cold. One of my coldest Canadian city experience was in S'toon.

Hello Sir, I.would really like to talk with you, I have sent you an email.
Thanks.

Blackbuddy:
Hi, landing in Quebec/using them to transit is not the issue or a problem but settling and working there is especially if you don't have their Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ – Québec Selection Certificate)

I'm not sure but has anyone who didn't have the Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ – Québec Selection Certificate) actually settled in Quebec?

If you come in under the FSW program, you can live and work anywhere in Canada, including Québec, and without a CSQ. I lived there for some months, if that helps.

cc @AZeD1

Folafikemi:
Good day great people.
Ever since PPR, Its been so eventful from one arrangement to the other and everything seems to be happening so fast.. All praises to God almighty.

Pls I'm planning to land by this month ending and I have been having a lot to think about and I will really love your advise and input in shaping my movements after all what are family for.. Lol

Firstly I plan to shortland and the reason is I need to come complete a project at work and sign out finally. So I have this issues bothering my mind... I need to get my PR card before returning to naija and from all indication, one may not know exactly when it will come out. So Pls how long can I stay hoping to get it.

If I can't wait/stay too long, what document can I probably travel with when coming in next to Canada cos I don't intend to stay to long in naija once I return.

Secondly is the issue of accommodation, and I have read here people getting one before they land, I'm PNP and my province is Saskatchewan. I will like to also get such assistance in securing an apartment in Saskatoon... Pls help me anyone in that region kindly lend a hand.

Finally can I carry as low as 2.5k CAD in cash while I have the rest in bank?

Kindly help with responses. I really will appreciate ur input

Hello Folafikemi how long did it take for you to get your PR from Saskatchewan and how many months did you have to wait before receiving nomination initially

salford:
I can't think of any certification for Asset management or reliability engineering either required/or listed as an added asset for jobs in your field.
You will need the experience in the field plus the regular Elect Eng degree (EIT, PEng) or diploma in Elect Eng tech (CET, A.ScT etc. If the engineering regulatory bodies do not accept HND, the engineering tech regulatory bodies will accept it). You might be able to find an online certification from a Canadian institute of learning that could help employers look favourably at your resume. Bow Valley college for example has a continuing education program in Asset Maintenance for Plant engineers, techs and specialists in Canada.

As per getting a diploma. it depends on your career goals and aspirations. Some get jobs without having to go back for a diploma while some only get good jobs after. I can't say if you should get one. College application fees are cheap. You can apply a year before the start of the diploma program, while still actively searching for jobs. At least you have that one year to test the job market before considering going back to school. However, If you decide to get a diploma, endeavor to attend a program that offers a co-op option.

Hi Salford, just want to confirm what you mean by Engineering Tech regulatory body will accept HND? Is that same as APEGS?

Titemi22:
Good morning Engineers in the house, how long did it take WES to release report on Course by Course evaluation for APEGA registration, mine is more than 3weeks now, and I am worried, thanks.

Is there any WhatsApp group for new comers in Calgary I can join, please ooo, I don't mind thanks

Hi, i am interested to know this, i just got my ppr and intend doing the APEGA registration. Please are you going for the EIT Or P.Eng.

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@ daks02,
May the land of Canada favour you and yours, in Jesus'name. Please did you get the yellow fever card to fly with Lufthansa? If yes, where did you get it?
Anybody who has flown with Lufthansa could also answer because, we travel in a few days and we don't have enough time, please.
Thank you!

TITILOLA88:
@ daks02,
May the land of Canada favour you and yours, in Jesus'name. Please did you get the yellow fever card to fly with Lufthansa? If yes, where did you get it?
Anybody who has flown with Lufthansa could also answer because, we travel in a few days and we don't have enough time, please.
Thank you!

You can do your yellow fever card at Port Health - just by the toll gate at the airport.

Go really early in the morning and you can get it sorted the same day, no need to pay anybody.

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jossy26:
Hi Salford, just want to confirm what you mean by Engineering Tech regulatory body will accept HND? Is that same as APEGS?

I am not sure if APEGS, APEGS etc recognizes HND or not. You may want to carry out a research on that. I do know that APEGA does not accept Bachelors in Applied Tech or Bachelors in Technology (from non universities) for registration as Professional Engineers or EIT.

However; if they don't, there are engineering tech regulatory bodies like ASET in Alberta or OAECTT in Ontario that regulates Engineering tech diplomas.

https://www.oacett.org/

https://www.aset.ab.ca/

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certified_Engineering_Technologist

carternkem:
Hello Sir, I.would really like to talk with you, I have sent you an email.
Thanks.

Hello
I got your email
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https://www.nairaland.com/4180147/all-canadian-provincial-nominee-programs

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https://www.nairaland.com/5233221/canadian-student-visa-thread-part

Hello guys, I’m new here and I must say I’ve learnt a whole lot reading from experienced peeps here. Please, I have a question to ask.
My wife and I belong to a cooperative society where we work. Can our statement of accounts reflecting our cumulative savings be used as part of our POF in addition to funds we have in fixed deposit bank accounts? I am hoping we wouldn’t have to terminate our membership of the cooperative before we are ready to finally relocate.
Thank you in advance for your kind responses.

Good

This is so sweet.
Great read, may cannyland favour you and yours. Amen

daks02:
Hello People long time no talk. Landing gist below:
So PPR came July 25th after 9months! *side eye*IRCC but we thank God sha. Booked lufthansa for 15th september (landed 16th sept, my birthday so to say i started this journey on a new note ehn). Journey started from eko ile around 5:30pm with plenty entourage my parents and in laws, traveled with my husband and one infant. Had 5 bags, one hand luggage, backpack, car seat and baby stroller. I thought lufthansa will give hassle with the car seat and stroller cos their site said either or, just wanted to try my luck sha, they actually accepted both. Before i continue, 3days earlier we weighed and reweighed luggage and decided it wont make sense to pay for extra luggage (lufthansa charged CAD$300, smh) so we went to cargo paid about 175k for 141kg and issued receipt for N23K (which way naija?). So back to gist, while trying to enter the terminal awon weyrey tried to stop my family but to be honest I was too chilled to be bothered i had N500 change that i was just doling out, didn't want anyone to frustrate my life. Everyone eventually got in only to weigh our luggage and all the bags were over. I always have my luggage scale and we weighed at home but tbh i am never one to pack in moderation, my husband was pissed ehn sorry hubs! We sha got an extra bag and paid CAD$300, again *side eye* Lufthansa! After check in said goodbye to fam, we are ajala in my family and my other two siblings left naija July and august respectively so my parents had experience in goodbyes these past few months, but this is the first time my hubs is moving so far from his mom so tears started to fall small cos his mom wanted to open the floodgates, we begged her o cos i cannot be nursing crying headache and dealing with this my little toddler *angel*
We dropped our stroller at the gate of the aircraft and got it when we landed frankfurt. We got infant row so we had bassinet that we used a little and my daughter was surprisingly well behaved for most part of the journey. Landed frankfurt, picked stroller, went to gate, layover wasn't too long. Took off with air canada, checked in stroller at the gate and surprise suprise, never received it at the gate in Toronto 8HRS later. Thanks o Air Canada, had to carry, half drag madam to border control.
We got there and the queue was mad! We were so sure we will miss our connecting flight which was in 2hrs that's how long the queue was. It also didn't seem like they were giving preference to people with family, after 1hr 30mins and when I guess they heard my baby screaming, someone came to pick us out of the line and attended to us, we had like 30mins to meet the flight and we still had goods to follow to sign, omo i carried my baby and backed her with the wrapper my mom forced me to pack (thanks mom!) and we started running, I knew we could be put on the next flight but i was exhausted at that point and just wanted to get home and sleep. We ran to customs spent like 15mins and then started running to our gate again, we got there just in time as we were the last to board, phew!.
Landed edmonton 4hrs later and went to pick bags alas Air canada again lost one of the bags, went to their desk to complain and got the promise that the bag will be delivered to our apartment. Got a van to carry our load and off we went home. This is the point where i shoutout to some angels, so i saw a post by mummyjaygirls for an apartment (lease takeover) from someone when we were still in naija, reached out to her and she hooked me up, I wasn't so close to anyone in edmonton as at then so i reached out to one of my (very good friends now) that we were in the same sep/oct AOR group and landed before me to help view the place, he agreed, helped view it and we made the payment and signed lease electronically, we also agreed on some of my landlord's furniture we wanted to buy and he sold it to us at very reasonable prices. So from the airport we came home straight, my landlord had connected me with his neighbor to pick up the key from her, another angel, she helped with our luggage and gave us steaming plate of rice and stew. It felt like i won the lottery because after almost 24hrs of travel, it seems like thats what your body needs.
So the following day we started looking around our apartment and we realized my landlord had left almost everything for us, little things that you think is not big deal o but makes a home feel like a home, from tissue paper to pots and laundry detergents! We bought very little to stock up the house. So to my angels, God bless you!
So far we've gotten two PR cards, health cards, enrolled in daycare (started working on this from naija to secure a place for her cos we had an apartment already), gotten phone lines, opened bank accounts with rbc and RESP for baby, gotten sim cards (phones were ok), enrolled in settlement agencies, doing bridging programs and attending interviews.
Meeting new people everyday, we thank God for baby steps, so for aspiring immigrants we are here waiting for you, try and reach out for help too, but be careful not rely too much on people, do your own homework because one person doesn't know it all.

ps our luggage was delivered to our house 2days later *double side eye* air canada, cargoed goods arrived before us sef but we went to pick it 2days after we landed, paid terminal fees and that was all.

Newww:
Hi, i am interested to know this, i just got my ppr and intend doing the APEGA registration. Please are you going for the EIT Or P.Eng.

I am already processing the EIT route