cutiep:
Good morning Fam,



However, these regular flights do no fly from California to Canada. The only flight we can see are Air Canada, United etc and all these do not have baggage allowance.

My question is how do we travel with our luggages from California to Canada after we are done with the holidays.

Are there flights we could use that will give us same luggage allowance as Ethiopia Air.

Please for those who have done this, we would greatly appreciate your advise

Thank you.

I doubt you will find any. Apart from the free one 23kg you will be entitled to, United, WestJet, AirCanada etc all have extra baggage allowance, but you have to pay for it. North American airlines airlines will find everything to charge you for. You may get a waiver for an additional bag if you fly business class or a premium economy class.

Tominiola:


I also had no idea Canada did Prestco cards, wow! I live in the UK. We call it Oyster card, its basically serves the same purpose as Prestco cards. Congratulations on everything! Canada sounds really nice!

Hello Tominiola, Presto card only works in some cities in Ontario just like Oyster is restricted to London. Vancouver has a card with the same feature. Montreal might have one too. Other regions do have a monthly pass which gets you on a bus or light rail transit, however, they may not be like oyster or presto with tap feature.

Eddy4400:
PPR Part 2/Landing gist

Started typing this 4am. We landed yesterday in Ottawa.

Congrats and welcome to Canada.

Ativy:
Hi guys, I have a question. I hope someone can help me with it. I'll be landing in Canada in December. I was wondering, for those that put their POF in a dorm account, how did you transfer the money to your Canadian account?

Hi guys. Does anybody have an answer to this?

Eddy4400:
PPR Part 2/Landing gist


Our plan is to job hunt in our preferred NOCs here and there, as this will influence where we land finally. For now, we're very much interested in survival jobs, so if you're in Ottawa and know of one, pls and pls hook us up. Thanks

It finally ended in praise...

Millennium one is a Nigerian hub in Ottawa. It's a call center .
Also Amazon is recruiting heavily for the Xmas season but they are located in a remote place public transport to the place is non existent.

Thanks Salford

salford1:

Congrats and welcome to Canada.

Oh thanks very much for the info...

AZeD1:

Millennium one is a Nigerian hub in Ottawa. It's a call center .
Also Amazon is recruiting heavily for the Xmas season but they are located in a remote place public transport to the place is non existent.

Thanks plenty....have you landed now?

Transformium:
Congratulations on your landing @Eddy4400. Really happy for you and hubby

I read a lot about the life of immigrants in Canada, and I continue to think about moving to live there. I understand that at first it will not be easy for me, but still the level and lifestyle I will have is better than now.

Xente:
I read a lot about the life of immigrants in Canada, and I continue to think about moving to live there. I understand that at first it will not be easy for me, but still the level and lifestyle I will have is better than now.

God bless you

Congratulations
At d bolded, what is d maximum time that can given as extension

Eddy4400:
PPR Part 2/Landing gist


PPR 2

1st PPR - March 2019

This had to happen before visa expiry in November. If I knew request for extensions worked as shared on this thread, wldve given it a shot. But after our ordeal, I was ready to spend all our POF on flight ticket alone sef.

Not to bore us, it's same story via Ethiopian airline, just surprised ours was a breeze from check-in to landing. No stops to check for anything as expected since we carried foodstuff for our host, no request for bribe. On CAD, we checked different BDCs at the airport, the rates were from 285-290CAD. Needed to withdraw cash for the exchange which was above ATM daily limits, so went to Ecobank last floor there in the airport. Discovered they issued PTA, applied for one and got USD at 358.50 within 30mins. I suspect however this was possible since we had a return flight ticket. On our way to the departure gate, we discovered another BDC offering 280CAD....ouch.


Our plan is to job hunt in our preferred NOCs here and there, as this will influence where we land finally. For now, we're very much interested in survival jobs, so if you're in Ottawa and know of one, pls and pls hook us up. Thanks

It finally ended in praise...

heggegg:
Hello guys.
Please does anyone know where I can get an house for rent. Specifically an affordable bachelor (self contain) here at Downtown Toronto precisely anything close to St. George?

Which St. George? The one that runs across UofT? My brother that area no go easy o. I would advise you get in touch with an estate agent that has listings in the area. Talk with big realtor companies, they can connect you with property management in the area. But e no go easy o

[i][/i]Hello, I and my family actually did our first landing in December 2016 and returned back to Nigeria in Jan 2017. We were able to get our health card and SIN from service Canada before leaving using our proof of address and our COPR.Hope this helps. Back to canda this year August

mldtemi:
Hello all,

Please for those that have landed in Alberta and returned back after a few weeks (soft landing). Were you able to apply for health card, what are the requirements?

Do I have to have an invoice or bank statement that has an Alberta address?

Can I mail my completed application from Nigeria to the health office after leaving?

I read somewhere that you must apply for health card within 3 months

Please help

KlausMike, can you pm me at emekajonas@usa.com. Would like to ask some questions about Brock University. thanks

KlausMike:


Go go Bagder! I am a second year MBA student at Brock.

eojukwu:
KlausMike, can you pm me at **************@****.***. Would like to ask some questions about Brock University. thanks

Are you a newbie on here... Don't share your email on nairaland...

heggegg:
Hello guys.
Please does anyone know where I can get an house for rent. Specifically an affordable bachelor (self contain) here at Downtown Toronto precisely anything close to St. George?

You can't put "affordable" and "downtown Toronto" within the same sentence oo

lolz somehow this also came to my mind when I saw that post..I just did not write it out

kylexy61:


You can't put "affordable" and "downtown Toronto" within the same sentence oo

kylexy61:


You can't put "affordable" and "downtown Toronto" within the same sentence oo

Lol...

Are there Nigerians in Nova Scotia?

bamangar:
Are there Nigerians in Nova Scotia?

Are there places you won't find Nigerians. There are Nigerians in Iqaluit sef.

http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/meet-deborah-oguntoyinbo-%e2%80%94-accused-of-being-a-professional-and-prolific-identity-thief/ar-AAJVcqh?li=AAggNb9&ocid=DELLDHP

dekere:
http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/meet-deborah-oguntoyinbo-%e2%80%94-accused-of-being-a-professional-and-prolific-identity-thief/ar-AAJVcqh?li=AAggNb9&ocid=DELLDHP

Sad. Typical yahoo girl/boy. I hope her victims, especially the 24 years old girl are able to get their lives back together. Ruined credit files.

Hello house! Please has anyone submitted their passports to vfs this week? Did you recieve a lagos tracking ID or a Ghana tracking ID?. 

I was told by customer service that passports are now being processed in Lagos and not Accra. Can anyone confirm this please.

If it's true, isn't that good news? Shorter processing time. Let someone confirm please

Melodyy19:
Hello house! Please has anyone submitted their passports to vfs this week? Did you recieve a lagos tracking ID or a Ghana tracking ID?. 

I was told by customer service that passports are now being processed in Lagos and not Accra. Can anyone confirm this please.

Eddy4400:
PPR Part 2/Landing gist

Started typing this 4am. We landed yesterday in Ottawa. I'm wide awake planning as usual and thought to finally share our story. I get slightly uncomfortable reading stories with all Glory to God everywhere, as I believe people should work hard too and not expect miracles....but this was all God, probably to remind me He comes first no matter how we plan or work hard.

PPR 2

1st PPR - March 2019
Got married and informed CIC - May 2019

It was supposed to be easy you see, but something unexpected happened. We were gathering supporting docs before the 30days deadline and hubby's medicals was scheduled asap with request letter as evidence. Qlife uploaded medicals way before I submitted additional docs. Then the unexpected...


He got a mail to repeat medicals within 60days, no other additional info. Not ADR...mail, since I was even yet to submit our application. What did they find out? TB, AIDS, high BP, what? Asked hubby ridiculous questions on what exactly he hid from me...lolz (small quarrel burst that night). Heart pounding, he ran to Qlife next day and to our relief, yet worry...high Serum Creatinine level from his blood test. The max is 1.3, his was 1.7. He had this repeated and it climbed even higher to 1.9. Hay God!


Was hearing it for the first time, so we started researching, I even stumbled on medical guide from CIC on immigration. High Serum Creatinine was one of the signs of potential CKD (chronic kidney disease). But hubby's urine level was VERY ok and eGFR (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate) wasn't even near critical...just slightly below normal, a warning. Thanks for the tip CIC, but why tension us like this? Answer...If above a limit which we don't know, we could have been denied on grounds of placing an excessive demand on Canada's health services. Denied ke...Canada that my soul and body was in already, only my legs were left in Nigeria.


At this point, the prayers and fasting began earnestly...especially from hubby, he kept saying he was OK while I was paranoid first for him having lost someone dear to kidney disease, and secondly that this was the end of our triumphant entry to Canada. Checked nairaland for similar cases, not much help...so we consulted Canadavisa threads. Usually, after repeating medicals, if still high....CIC would request for a 3rd medicals, and finally, a medical report from a nephrologist. So while waiting, it was important to reduce levels by eating healthy (avoid diary products/animal proteins) and stop strenuous exercises. Ignorance they say is bliss...Hubby loved to exercise and red meat was his weakness. He apparently ate lots of red meat days before the repeat medicals and even drank much milk that morning, hence, the spike to 1.9. Summarily, there was a control...give up everything. Infact, if not that he needed food to survive, he wld've stopped eating too.


The wait began...3months after repeat medicals, 2 emails to Accra and several CSEs....nothing, no biometric or medicals request. Eventually saw @Transformium's PPR2 update mid August and sprung into action. We didn't pay for biometrics earlier as this wasn't on our request letter....so paid asap and informed Accra. Request for Biometrics came in the next day...interesting. So what was next? ADR for medicals or PPR? Hubby decided to repeat the blood test in another clinic...level came down to 1.3 but I told him no need, we're getting PPR.

He cldn't go for biometrics till Sept 6th and coincidentally, I was in Lagos same weekend, so I carried all docs for PPR along. Lo and Behold, PPR mail dropped on Sept 8th but I didn't see it till late evening on the 9th. Submitted his passport Sept 10th, mine was still with Accra and COPR was ready for collection Sept 30th.

We still can't say why there was no update on his medicals (pass or fail), hence, the delay in sharing this story till we land to avoid surprises from our village people. Ordered GCMS notes since August and haven't received it till now. Still curious...


Landing gist

This had to happen before visa expiry in November. If I knew request for extensions worked as shared on this thread, wldve given it a shot. But after our ordeal, I was ready to spend all our POF on flight ticket alone sef.

Not to bore us, it's same story via Ethiopian airline, just surprised ours was a breeze from check-in to landing. No stops to check for anything as expected since we carried foodstuff for our host, no request for bribe. On CAD, we checked different BDCs at the airport, the rates were from 285-290CAD. Needed to withdraw cash for the exchange which was above ATM daily limits, so went to Ecobank last floor there in the airport. Discovered they issued PTA, applied for one and got USD at 358.50 within 30mins. I suspect however this was possible since we had a return flight ticket. On our way to the departure gate, we discovered another BDC offering 280CAD....ouch.


Our plan is to job hunt in our preferred NOCs here and there, as this will influence where we land finally. For now, we're very much interested in survival jobs, so if you're in Ottawa and know of one, pls and pls hook us up. Thanks

It finally ended in praise...

Congrats but it was not magic.

You made it because you met the criteria not through any miracle.

Enculer2:


Congrats but it was not magic.

You made it because you met the criteria not through any miracle.

Just what I thought too

I went to my bank for the bank statement in CIC format. They actually prepared the document, the thing that's bothering me is the section for average balance for past 6 months.
Nothing was divided, they just wrote down my balance at the end of each month for the last 6 month. I asked the customer care agent if it wasn't supposed to be divided by number of days in the month or something, they said it wasn't and insisted that's the way they calculate it.
I just want to know if that's really how it's done from those that submitted this document or if I've got to seek further corrections. I'd appreciate a response from anyone. Thank you

yvonneigwe:
I went to my bank for the bank statement in CIC format. They actually prepared the document, the thing that's bothering me is the section for average balance for past 6 months.
Nothing was divided, they just wrote down my balance at the end of each month for the last 6 month. I asked the customer care agent if it wasn't supposed to be divided by number of days in the month or something, they said it wasn't and insisted that's the way they calculate it.
I just want to know if that's really how it's done from those that submitted this document or if I've got to seek further corrections. I'd appreciate a response from anyone. Thank you

This shouldn't be a problem. CIC stated what they need, yours is to give them just that or all they need to arrive at that. A combination of bank statement, reference letter and letter of non indebtedness comprehensively caters for all CIC's requirements. They can easily get the average balance from the statement. But if you're still concerned, you could work it out yourself in an LOE (I actually don't think it's necessary).

Thank you very much.

etrange:


This shouldn't be a problem. CIC stated what they need, yours is to give them just that or all they need to arrive at that. A combination of bank statement, reference letter and letter of indebtedness comprehensively caters for all CIC's requirements. They can easily get the average balance from the statement. But if you're still concerned, you could work it out yourself in an LOE (I actually don't think it's necessary).