profeddor15:
Good morning elders in the house, here is a question from a friend:
Is it appropriate for me to receive money from my Dad as a means of building up my proof of funds and should the said amount entered my account once?.
Thanks for your kind response sir/ ma

BoazBoo:
Hi everyone, i'm new here. Please I need help in respect of this issue:

My husband is resident in Canada and he recently got his PR as the principal applicant. However, I got a mail requesting for my international passport yesterday and part of the requirement for submission is that my passport should have at least 6 months validity. Currently, my passport has 4 months validity and i don't know how to go about this. I have tried to make contacts with immigration but no one could guarantee when i would get the new passport.
The problem now is, do i go ahead and submit the old passport with 4 months validity or wait to get a new one? also i would like to know if anyone has had a similar experience.

Thanks

omotola90:
how about acca

omotola90:
how about acca

CanadianWasp:
Amen! Thank you oga Salford!

I worked briefly as a collections agent. One of the questions we asked debtors was "how did you get into this trouble?". Usual response could be "I fell ill for 2 weeks" or "I lost my job a month ago" and I saw how majority of Canadians and even newly landed immigrants live from paycheck to paycheck, and it was scary! And it's soooooo easy to actually be in this state, when you have money/ credit being thrown at you left right and center from banks and other companies. No be to pay small small? Lol.

Dollywood:



I really love your answer, I've a relative which we bear the same surname, he's like a father to me he's currently in Canada for two years now he already gotten his PR last year December, so the thing is that he plans to bring his family which conclude of his wife and his only daughter plus me as his step-son. The processing already on since the beginning of this year but he's assuring us that it's gonna click to be patient till he get response from the Canada Government, but I'm a bit worried cos it's already 8months now, So my question is Hope they won't be any problem concerning our travelling?

abbey4christ:
Hey Salford, i live in the Greens in Regina, i came in July and landed in Regina. People ask me why Regina and i tell them its nice and quiet

hayor2014:
make sure your resister before leaving Nigeria

tuns10:


For ACCA, you do the conversion to CPA after writing a paper(tax or so) but I know it's still better recognized compared to ICAN

WoodcrestMayor:
Black Friday loading

jesusbaby01:


I think you should get an airbnb for starters to get yourself running. Start searching for apartments on Facebook Marketplace and Rentfaster.ca, Change your location to Calgary for better results. Well I got 2 apartments through Rentfaster, I suggested Airbnb so you can see the apartment yourself to know if you like it rather than renting without seeing it. And if you have a trusted person on ground in calgary to check out an apartment for you then you can checkout the option of renting before landing.

abbey4christ:
Hey Salford, i live in the Greens in Regina, i came in July and landed in Regina. People ask me why Regina and i tell them its nice and quiet

pejuhazel:
Thanks, been doing all of that. I have someone on ground to help me inspect apartments that's why I'm asking, found a couple on rentfaster, one the landlord increased the rent by $100 because he'll hold the place till January and I'm yet to hear from the rest. I just want an agent or landlord familiar with new immigrants as I believe it will ease the requirements.

salford1:


I have been thinking of how to answer this question. I would type a response, then decide to ignore.

Well, who "not boring" epp?

Some of us came to Canada for better living and a quality lifestyle, not to chase excitement, or look for events to increase our adrenaline or HBP - Lagos has plenty of that.

Infact, after arriving Canada, some of us even move into more quiet areas to live an even more boring life, like some of the naija folks I have met in my new city of residence .

I moved from Calgary to a city of 16k people by what I will call stroke of luck, and now that we have had several opportunities to move back to a bigger city - Calgary inclusive, we would back track when we think if what we would be leaving behind. Things like driving from home to work places under 10 minutes, kids schools under 10minutes, doctor and hospital - under 10minutes: Infact the doc is only one call away, emergency-out of hospital under 30minutes, cheaper housing and living expenses (for the 1st time, we were able to bank over 100k within a year since moving to Canada, this was after taking out expenses, including hols outside the country), kids daycare under 10min, very flexible working hours, a drive to farms to buy better chicken, beef and goat - under 20minutes, going to malls - under 10minutes, kids taekwondo and swimming classes - under 10minutes, prime amazon delivery gets stuffs to our doorstep, low crime rate etc. I am driving to Regina today for a work meeting and already dreading the small Regina traffic.

On public holidays, we Nigerians (docs, specialists, engineers, pharms, accountants, others still in licensing process, and those looking to God for good jobs etc) in our boring city gather together to party, cook, drink, merry, and discuss about naija. After hols, we return to our boring city lifestyle of taking care of our families.

We might move back to a bigger city later, but we want to enjoy this boring lifestyle to the fullest first , and when we do move back to an exciting city or country, it won't be for excitement seeking reasons.

BoazBoo:
Hi everyone, i'm new here. Please I need help in ? also i would like to know if anyone has had a similar experience.

Thanks

Everygirl:
Hi everyone, please does anyone know how I can rent a shared apartment in Calgary prior to landing in March.

I would really appreciate some tips. I don't want an airbnb as I intend to travel with my dog.

thanks in advance for your assistance

kraits03:
please could you disclose your career type i.e. finance, construction, health etc?

Also, do you know how easy is it for accountants to get jobs in small towns? Thanks!

salford1:

Electrical Engineering (Facilities).

Are you licensed? I want guidance on how to go about it.

For accountants: It's just like applying for jobs in any other city. Only difference is that small to medium sized city vacancies would get fewer applications than big city vacancies.

salford:

yes. Licensing vary to an extent, depending on the province you intend to reside and practice in. If you have landed or about to, you can send einsteino a pm, and request to be added to a group where licensing information are being shared. Answers to your questions on there will be better than a one size fits all answer I post on here.

If you are still in the pool, you can check out engineerscanada dot ca.
The site will give you an idea and a roadmap/flowchart on what to expect, and how to go about obtaining your license.

pejuhazel:
Thanks, been doing all of that. I have someone on ground to help me inspect apartments that's why I'm asking, found a couple on rentfaster, one the landlord increased the rent by $100 because he'll hold the place till January and I'm yet to hear from the rest. I just want an agent or landlord familiar with new immigrants as I believe it will ease the requirements.

RuggedArab:


My starter province is Alberta because I have got strong family ties there. My challenge is I do not have enough Engineering Field experience ( Just 2years as IT lead and 5years in financial industry as Credit Analyst). In a bit to move away from financial industry I just finished my M.Tech, Electrical Engineering.

I have been going through APEGA site and the required engineering experience to get the EIT or P.Eng is my issue.

Many thanks, Bro.

salford:

Hello RuggedArab. You do not have the required 48 months experience. Hence, EIT would be the right path to take, then go through the whole length of the process to qualify for PEng.

If you move to Alberta, you might want to explore occupations in your former IT role, especially if it is Engineering related e.g. Network Engineering or Telecoms. Your 2 years of work experience in that role may help in job search for an EIT position.

Dollywood:
I heard Canada is one hell of a boring country, so how do u guys cope with the boredom in the country?Do u guys watch movies or play video games?
I just wanna hear from you guys

einsteino:


I can only speak of Ontario. PEO allows direct application for P.Eng. However, tIt is still left to their discretion and evaluation to determine if you should be asked to sit for technical exams, come for interview or do both. In the end they would decide wether you get EIT without acknowledging your experience(meaning you would wait at least 4years to P.Eng) or EIT awaiting Canadian experience(1 year left to P.Eng). For details consult the website of the licensing body for the province of interest.

dverykaka:
Hello everyone,
I landed in Ontario about 3 months ago. Am looking to do a career switch, I was in banking in Nigeria. Please what do you guys recommend? Am looking at teaching or social work but am open to any other career that will pay. Thanks

Jaygirl20:

Congratulations! I suggest you look through the website of the canadian society of med lab scientists and get answers to your question. This link takes you directly to assess your eligibility for registration --> https://www.csmls.org/Certification/Become-Certified-Internationally-Educated-Profes/First-Steps-to-Certification.aspx