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Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by hevbi: 9:44am On Aug 24, 2020
@abuja 2 Canada,. Thanks so so much for all the assistance.much appreciated.[color=#006600][/color]
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Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by Passerby2(f): 1:35pm On Aug 24, 2020
@Mamaroon the great cheesy
justwise:
@All

Please nominate somebody to help us start a new part of this thread.

That person must be..

1. A frequent contributor here

2. At least a year old member

Quote this post to nominate the person , that will help me keep track of nominated IDs

Thank you.

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Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by sesan01: 2:10pm On Aug 24, 2020
Thonnydon:
Boss,

Please help a brother. I requested for GCMS note and noticed they require additional information on my profile and it is yet to be communicated to me either through mail or my application. Can I go ahead to provide such information or I need to wait for them to request for it. Also, I noticed the offices recommended interview. AVO...... 13 month post AOR

I think you can go ahead and provide the additional information via webform. I'm quite curious about the recommended interview but I'm not surprised since it's AVO. Are you married or did you adopt a child?

Modified

I just read your previous comments. Now I see why they're recommending an interview. There's nothing to be afraid of. Kindly provide the additional information and when you go for the interview, just say things as they are. Your case isn't the first and won't be the last.
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by sesan01: 2:19pm On Aug 24, 2020
justwise:
@All

Please nominate somebody to help us start a new part of this thread.

That person must be..

1. A frequent contributor here

2. At least a year old member

Quote this post to nominate the person , that will help me keep track of nominated IDs

Thank you.

Mamaroon wink

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Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by saskatoonguy: 2:22pm On Aug 24, 2020
sesan01:


I think you can go ahead and provide the additional information via webform. I'm quite curious about the recommended interview but I'm not surprised since it's AVO. Are you married or did you adopt a child?

Is it only when someone is Married or Adopt a Child that Interview would be required or that just AVO nature?
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by sesan01: 2:24pm On Aug 24, 2020
saskatoonguy:


Is it only when someone is Married or Adopt a Child that Interview would be required or that just AVO nature?

It's AVO's nature especially when they think the marriage or child adoption is sham but not all married folks or applicants with adopted children are interviewed. Each application is peculiar.
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by ednut1(m): 2:55pm On Aug 24, 2020
angry abeg dont nominate me o. Not good with editing and links. Don't give up and keep pushing you deserve to live in a sane and working society.

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Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by Brownie1003: 3:13pm On Aug 24, 2020
Ednut 1
justwise:
@All

Please nominate somebody to help us start a new part of this thread.

That person must be..

1. A frequent contributor here

2. At least a year old member

Quote this post to nominate the person , that will help me keep track of nominated IDs

Thank you.
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by Nobody: 3:14pm On Aug 24, 2020
ednut1:
angry abeg dont nominate me o. Not good with editing and links. Don't give up and keep pushing you deserve to live in a sane and working society.
victoria habour?
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by saskatoonguy: 3:40pm On Aug 24, 2020
@ednut1 You know you have not given us your Landing Gist. You want us to send Interpol after you? or am i the one that missed the landing gist?

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Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by ednut1(m): 3:51pm On Aug 24, 2020
saskatoonguy:
@ednut1 You know you have not given us your Landing Gist. You want us to send Interpol after you? or am i the one that missed the landing gist?

LANDING GIST - June 16 2020

The Canadian PR journey for me had been a long and emotional draining one. I had initially planned to leave Nigeria by December 2019 or January 2020 but PPR got delayed. Finally got the PPR and COPR in February and March respectively. Initial flight was supposed to be April 26 with Egypt air before Nigeria’s airport closure messed it all. Had the opportunity to withdraw my resignation but chose not to as my soul had left the work since 2018. I was hopeful the airports will be open soon, when I heard about the planned Ethiopia air evacuation flight in May I was like nah this is too expensive and drastic. Nigeria would open in June which turned out to be another dashed hope. I began to follow updates in an Ethiopian air chartered group for the next evacuation flight as my COPR expiry was June 24. The flight plan began to drag and I began to consider going through Lome or Cotonou after someone in our PPR mentioned it. Made some calls with people in Cotonou and those who came back from China through that route, also went to maza maza and was told sienna to Lome was 50k per person. Group members I chatted were skeptical about going by road and suggested we mail Airpeace for a Chartered flight to Togo. The admins(God bless them o) began to push and follow up on the plan while we praying and hopeful. While packing my bags there was an update that the flight air peace/ET for June 11 but cancelled due to logistics issues. A new date was announced being June 15, I was skeptic about the flight at this point and resolved to go the Cotonou or Lome way if another gobe happened again. Used a list shared in telegram post PPR group to have an idea what I could take along for the journey to Canada, applied for FRSC extract, bought a few food items that would last for 14 days isolation. Converted my Pof from dollars to naira as CAD/Naira was still looking stable. After paying for the flight I had to use my pensions to balance my POF just incase they asked at point of entry o.

D day came and I left home with my Dad and brother at about 4.30 am, we got to the airport 5.am and there was already traffic and a lot of people at the airport. The queue was a long one with people shunting and jumping queue, began to rain at some point but I didn’t care much, kin sha ti japa ni koko. Check in and immigration took ages but last last I got into the plane at about 10 am. Plane took off about an hour later and we got to Lome in less than 25 mins. Spent another 1 hour on the queue for boarding formalities and we were directed to the waiting area. I was able to figure out the wifi settings for the Lome airport and people around began to come ask for the settings when they say me making calls. At this point I was hungry and thirsty and I had to buy water $4 as I had no Naira on me. I also came along with fried meat and Ponmo lol which I finished at Lome airport. On boarding the plane, I noticed the inflight entertainment was blank enquired from one of the Ethiopian air hostesses and she confirmed it wouldn’t work. Journey took another 6 hours to Ethiopia, I sat next to a couple who just dey make marriage hungry me with their lovey lovey . The food was ok and I went with beef option. We got to Addis Ababa and went through two checks. I was like kilode na. We finally boarded the plane to Canada and the long journey commenced with same food options as before. As a tall person I had difficulties sleeping as I could not bend or adjust to the tight space. I was able to sleep for 2 hours and began to watch a movie on my laptop. We finally got to Dublin after about 8 hours. Roamed my line there to update my people and also the group about our journey. Roaming cost about 2000 naira for less than 10 mins. The final Journey to Canada took about 7 hours.

Due to all the cancellations and issues some were having with Air bnb I decided to land first before book. The first set of officers we met gave us forms for quarantine address and I was like mogbe. I quickly booked and paid for and Airbnb which got cancelled before I could leave the airport.
Submitted my customs form to immigration and went to the POE queue. The officer asked how much I had and I told him $56 with the rest being in account and pensions. Asked me for an address for PR card and that was it. I felt relieved when he signed the COPR (no welcome to Canada fa) as I had been on Canada matter since 2017. Tried to book another Airbnb but most of them declined due to my recent travel history. I informed a friend whose landlord does not allow visitors past one week. I was like how I wan do this thing like this as I would have to move during isolation and risk being fined. Later got an Airbnb host who turned out to be a Nigerian but by card refused to work this time around so my friend paid for me with his card. Converted my $56 at the airport (1.16 CAD to 1 USD -rip off) and took an airport taxi for 37 CAD to my air bnb address. I had severe back ache for 2 days. I have been using Instacart and skip the dishes for groceries and food. Used my Airbnb address for SIN registration online which I got about 9 days later my mails. The Canada isolation pamphlet apparently allows you to take a stroll, I have been out twice to a nearby park/river trail. Been applying for jobs, doing online courses, learning and relearning things online. Looking forward to a good life in Canada. Since I landed my Airbnb host and my mum’s friend in Edmonton has been disturbing me to know the process for express entry as they have siblings and relatives who have tried Canada many times without luck. To them I don’t know how lucky I am to have PR. For everyone with expired COPR see you guys soon, it will end in praise last last.

Written in June and posted in another group then grin

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Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by saskatoonguy: 4:14pm On Aug 24, 2020
ednut1:


LANDING GIST - June 16 2020

The Canadian PR journey for me had been a long and emotional draining one. I had initially planned to leave Nigeria by December 2019 or January 2020 but PPR got delayed. Finally got the PPR and COPR in February and March respectively. Initial flight was supposed to be April 26 with Egypt air before Nigeria’s airport closure messed it all. Had the opportunity to withdraw my resignation but chose not to as my soul had left the work since 2018. I was hopeful the airports will be open soon, when I heard about the planned Ethiopia air evacuation flight in May I was like nah this is too expensive and drastic. Nigeria would open in June which turned out to be another dashed hope. I began to follow updates in an Ethiopian air chartered group for the next evacuation flight as my COPR expiry was June 24. The flight plan began to drag and I began to consider going through Lome or Cotonou after someone in our PPR mentioned it. Made some calls with people in Cotonou and those who came back from China through that route, also went to maza maza and was told sienna to Lome was 50k per person. Group members I chatted were skeptical about going by road and suggested we mail Airpeace for a Chartered flight to Togo. The admins(God bless them o) began to push and follow up on the plan while we praying and hopeful. While packing my bags there was an update that the flight air peace/ET for June 11 but cancelled due to logistics issues. A new date was announced being June 15, I was skeptic about the flight at this point and resolved to go the Cotonou or Lome way if another gobe happened again. Used a list shared in telegram post PPR group to have an idea what I could take along for the journey to Canada, applied for FRSC extract, bought a few food items that would last for 14 days isolation. Converted my Pof from dollars to naira as CAD/Naira was still looking stable. After paying for the flight I had to use my pensions to balance my POF just incase they asked at point of entry o.

D day came and I left home with my Dad and brother at about 4.30 am, we got to the airport 5.am and there was already traffic and a lot of people at the airport. The queue was a long one with people shunting and jumping queue, began to rain at some point but I didn’t care much, kin sha ti japa ni koko. Check in and immigration took ages but last last I got into the plane at about 10 am. Plane took off about an hour later and we got to Lome in less than 25 mins. Spent another 1 hour on the queue for boarding formalities and we were directed to the waiting area. I was able to figure out the wifi settings for the Lome airport and people around began to come ask for the settings when they say me making calls. At this point I was hungry and thirsty and I had to buy water $4 as I had no Naira on me. I also came along with fried meat and Ponmo lol which I finished at Lome airport. On boarding the plane, I noticed the inflight entertainment was blank enquired from one of the Ethiopian air hostesses and she confirmed it wouldn’t work. Journey took another 6 hours to Ethiopia, I sat next to a couple who just dey make marriage hungry me with their lovey lovey . The food was ok and I went with beef option. We got to Addis Ababa and went through two checks. I was like kilode na. We finally boarded the plane to Canada and the long journey commenced with same food options as before. As a tall person I had difficulties sleeping as I could not bend or adjust to the tight space. I was able to sleep for 2 hours and began to watch a movie on my laptop. We finally got to Dublin after about 8 hours. Roamed my line there to update my people and also the group about our journey. Roaming cost about 2000 naira for less than 10 mins. The final Journey to Canada took about 7 hours.

Due to all the cancellations and issues some were having with Air bnb I decided to land first before book. The first set of officers we met gave us forms for quarantine address and I was like mogbe. I quickly booked and paid for and Airbnb which got cancelled before I could leave the airport.
Submitted my customs form to immigration and went to the POE queue. The officer asked how much I had and I told him $56 with the rest being in account and pensions. Asked me for an address for PR card and that was it. I felt relieved when he signed the COPR (no welcome to Canada fa) as I had been on Canada matter since 2017. Tried to book another Airbnb but most of them declined due to my recent travel history. I informed a friend whose landlord does not allow visitors past one week. I was like how I wan do this thing like this as I would have to move during isolation and risk being fined. Later got an Airbnb host who turned out to be a Nigerian but by card refused to work this time around so my friend paid for me with his card. Converted my $56 at the airport (1.16 CAD to 1 USD -rip off) and took an airport taxi for 37 CAD to my air bnb address. I had severe back ache for 2 days. I have been using Instacart and skip the dishes for groceries and food. Used my Airbnb address for SIN registration online which I got about 9 days later my mails. The Canada isolation pamphlet apparently allows you to take a stroll, I have been out twice to a nearby park/river trail. Been applying for jobs, doing online courses, learning and relearning things online. Looking forward to a good life in Canada. Since I landed my Airbnb host and my mum’s friend in Edmonton has been disturbing me to know the process for express entry as they have siblings and relatives who have tried Canada many times without luck. To them I don’t know how lucky I am to have PR. For everyone with expired COPR see you guys soon, it will end in praise last last.

Written in June and posted in another group then grin

Corona Virus Landing with a lot of Inconveniences.
Congratulations. See you in Canada soonest. Canada will work for you.

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Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by Blehseen: 4:32pm On Aug 24, 2020
Good day house,
For those of you that evaluated your certificate from UNILAG, did you pay for verification? I am seeing verification fee on the records website but I don't know if it applies to the WES verification process.
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by Richdee1(m): 4:41pm On Aug 24, 2020
ednut1:


LANDING GIST - June 16 2020

The Canadian PR journey for me had been a long and emotional draining one. I had initially planned to leave Nigeria by December 2019 or January 2020 but PPR got delayed. Finally got the PPR and COPR in February and March respectively. Initial flight was supposed to be April 26 with Egypt air before Nigeria’s airport closure messed it all. Had the opportunity to withdraw my resignation but chose not to as my soul had left the work since 2018. I was hopeful the airports will be open soon, when I heard about the planned Ethiopia air evacuation flight in May I was like nah this is too expensive and drastic. Nigeria would open in June which turned out to be another dashed hope. I began to follow updates in an Ethiopian air chartered group for the next evacuation flight as my COPR expiry was June 24. The flight plan began to drag and I began to consider going through Lome or Cotonou after someone in our PPR mentioned it. Made some calls with people in Cotonou and those who came back from China through that route, also went to maza maza and was told sienna to Lome was 50k per person. Group members I chatted were skeptical about going by road and suggested we mail Airpeace for a Chartered flight to Togo. The admins(God bless them o) began to push and follow up on the plan while we praying and hopeful. While packing my bags there was an update that the flight air peace/ET for June 11 but cancelled due to logistics issues. A new date was announced being June 15, I was skeptic about the flight at this point and resolved to go the Cotonou or Lome way if another gobe happened again. Used a list shared in telegram post PPR group to have an idea what I could take along for the journey to Canada, applied for FRSC extract, bought a few food items that would last for 14 days isolation. Converted my Pof from dollars to naira as CAD/Naira was still looking stable. After paying for the flight I had to use my pensions to balance my POF just incase they asked at point of entry o.

D day came and I left home with my Dad and brother at about 4.30 am, we got to the airport 5.am and there was already traffic and a lot of people at the airport. The queue was a long one with people shunting and jumping queue, began to rain at some point but I didn’t care much, kin sha ti japa ni koko. Check in and immigration took ages but last last I got into the plane at about 10 am. Plane took off about an hour later and we got to Lome in less than 25 mins. Spent another 1 hour on the queue for boarding formalities and we were directed to the waiting area. I was able to figure out the wifi settings for the Lome airport and people around began to come ask for the settings when they say me making calls. At this point I was hungry and thirsty and I had to buy water $4 as I had no Naira on me. I also came along with fried meat and Ponmo lol which I finished at Lome airport. On boarding the plane, I noticed the inflight entertainment was blank enquired from one of the Ethiopian air hostesses and she confirmed it wouldn’t work. Journey took another 6 hours to Ethiopia, I sat next to a couple who just dey make marriage hungry me with their lovey lovey . The food was ok and I went with beef option. We got to Addis Ababa and went through two checks. I was like kilode na. We finally boarded the plane to Canada and the long journey commenced with same food options as before. As a tall person I had difficulties sleeping as I could not bend or adjust to the tight space. I was able to sleep for 2 hours and began to watch a movie on my laptop. We finally got to Dublin after about 8 hours. Roamed my line there to update my people and also the group about our journey. Roaming cost about 2000 naira for less than 10 mins. The final Journey to Canada took about 7 hours.

Due to all the cancellations and issues some were having with Air bnb I decided to land first before book. The first set of officers we met gave us forms for quarantine address and I was like mogbe. I quickly booked and paid for and Airbnb which got cancelled before I could leave the airport.
Submitted my customs form to immigration and went to the POE queue. The officer asked how much I had and I told him $56 with the rest being in account and pensions. Asked me for an address for PR card and that was it. I felt relieved when he signed the COPR (no welcome to Canada fa) as I had been on Canada matter since 2017. Tried to book another Airbnb but most of them declined due to my recent travel history. I informed a friend whose landlord does not allow visitors past one week. I was like how I wan do this thing like this as I would have to move during isolation and risk being fined. Later got an Airbnb host who turned out to be a Nigerian but by card refused to work this time around so my friend paid for me with his card. Converted my $56 at the airport (1.16 CAD to 1 USD -rip off) and took an airport taxi for 37 CAD to my air bnb address. I had severe back ache for 2 days. I have been using Instacart and skip the dishes for groceries and food. Used my Airbnb address for SIN registration online which I got about 9 days later my mails. The Canada isolation pamphlet apparently allows you to take a stroll, I have been out twice to a nearby park/river trail. Been applying for jobs, doing online courses, learning and relearning things online. Looking forward to a good life in Canada. Since I landed my Airbnb host and my mum’s friend in Edmonton has been disturbing me to know the process for express entry as they have siblings and relatives who have tried Canada many times without luck. To them I don’t know how lucky I am to have PR. For everyone with expired COPR see you guys soon, it will end in praise last last.

Written in June and posted in another group then grin
Congrats Boss..
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by Chidx(f): 5:01pm On Aug 24, 2020
hevbi:
Please am interested too .those who have written ,pls give us guide on how to get study materials for the exams

For F1-F3, all you need:

Watch opentuition videos, just google it up
Then practice past questions on www.accaglobal.com

All the best!

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Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by Oyinkanbad: 5:14pm On Aug 24, 2020
Good evening Everyone,

After ITA, i learnt your degree certificate would be required, I am trying to gather relevant documents as i hope to get ITA the next draw. My question is if your degree certificate is not available is there any other option to use?....like notification of result.

During WES process I was not asked for to upload my certificate as it is a UK MSc degree.

Thank you in advance.
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by Nobody: 5:28pm On Aug 24, 2020
Oyinkanbad:
Good evening Everyone,

After ITA, i learnt your degree certificate would be required, I am trying to gather relevant documents as i hope to get ITA the next draw. My question is if your degree certificate is not available is there any other option to use?....like notification of result.

During WES process I was not asked for to upload my certificate as it is a UK MSc degree.

Thank you in advance.

Upload anything that connotes program completion.
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by Blehseen: 6:04pm On Aug 24, 2020
Please help house

Blehseen:
Good day house,
For those of you that evaluated your certificate from UNILAG, did you pay for verification? I am seeing verification fee on the records website but I don't know if it applies to the WES verification process.

Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by CyValerie: 6:12pm On Aug 24, 2020
It’s been 9 months since AOR and I sometimes get worried about this whole process. I lost my job during this corona period and it makes things even more worrisome �

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Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by tolam08(m): 6:17pm On Aug 24, 2020
Hang on and keep up the good faith. Your goodnews will be delivered soonest. Cheers!
CyValerie:
It’s been 9 months since AOR and I sometimes get worried about this whole process. I lost my job during this corona period and it makes things even more worrisome �

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Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by Lotusgoddess(f): 6:45pm On Aug 24, 2020
Please help, what could be the problem?
My ECA is done and it's equivalent to Canada's Bsc
Ielts is 7.5, 7, 7, 7 (scored 7.5 for reading)
I have three years work experience.
Yet it shows that I'm not eligible for EE.
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by Mrsc22: 7:14pm On Aug 24, 2020
How old are you? Did you check your eligibility?

Lotusgoddess:
Please help, what could be the problem?
My ECA is done and it's equivalent to Canada's Bsc
Ielts is 7.5, 7, 7, 7 (scored 7.5 for reading)
I have three years work experience.
Yet it shows that I'm not eligible for EE.
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by Lotusgoddess(f): 7:19pm On Aug 24, 2020
Mrsc22:
How old are you? Did you check your eligibility?


28, I did but it said I'm not eligible
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by Mrsc22: 7:35pm On Aug 24, 2020
Keep trying. What is your job?

Lotusgoddess:


28, I did but it said I'm not eligible
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by Lotusgoddess(f): 7:37pm On Aug 24, 2020
Mrsc22:
Keep trying. What is your job?

Medical administrative assistant (1243)

Do you think it would change later, ie, it would show eligible to apply? Cos I'm confused, I met the core requirements.
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by ednut1(m): 8:01pm On Aug 24, 2020
listowell:

victoria habour?
downtown Toronto. Tower is called CN Tower
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by slydog(m): 9:05pm On Aug 24, 2020
CyValerie:
It’s been 9 months since AOR and I sometimes get worried about this whole process. I lost my job during this corona period and it makes things even more worrisome �


So sorry to hear. HV u requested gcms notes at least to be sure nothing from ur side is holding it
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by Zeus04: 9:12pm On Aug 24, 2020
ednut1:


LANDING GIST - June 16 2020

The Canadian PR journey for me had been a long and emotional draining one. I had initially planned to leave Nigeria by December 2019 or January 2020 but PPR got delayed. Finally got the PPR and COPR in February and March respectively. Initial flight was supposed to be April 26 with Egypt air before Nigeria’s airport closure messed it all. Had the opportunity to withdraw my resignation but chose not to as my soul had left the work since 2018. I was hopeful the airports will be open soon, when I heard about the planned Ethiopia air evacuation flight in May I was like nah this is too expensive and drastic. Nigeria would open in June which turned out to be another dashed hope. I began to follow updates in an Ethiopian air chartered group for the next evacuation flight as my COPR expiry was June 24. The flight plan began to drag and I began to consider going through Lome or Cotonou after someone in our PPR mentioned it. Made some calls with people in Cotonou and those who came back from China through that route, also went to maza maza and was told sienna to Lome was 50k per person. Group members I chatted were skeptical about going by road and suggested we mail Airpeace for a Chartered flight to Togo. The admins(God bless them o) began to push and follow up on the plan while we praying and hopeful. While packing my bags there was an update that the flight air peace/ET for June 11 but cancelled due to logistics issues. A new date was announced being June 15, I was skeptic about the flight at this point and resolved to go the Cotonou or Lome way if another gobe happened again. Used a list shared in telegram post PPR group to have an idea what I could take along for the journey to Canada, applied for FRSC extract, bought a few food items that would last for 14 days isolation. Converted my Pof from dollars to naira as CAD/Naira was still looking stable. After paying for the flight I had to use my pensions to balance my POF just incase they asked at point of entry o.

D day came and I left home with my Dad and brother at about 4.30 am, we got to the airport 5.am and there was already traffic and a lot of people at the airport. The queue was a long one with people shunting and jumping queue, began to rain at some point but I didn’t care much, kin sha ti japa ni koko. Check in and immigration took ages but last last I got into the plane at about 10 am. Plane took off about an hour later and we got to Lome in less than 25 mins. Spent another 1 hour on the queue for boarding formalities and we were directed to the waiting area. I was able to figure out the wifi settings for the Lome airport and people around began to come ask for the settings when they say me making calls. At this point I was hungry and thirsty and I had to buy water $4 as I had no Naira on me. I also came along with fried meat and Ponmo lol which I finished at Lome airport. On boarding the plane, I noticed the inflight entertainment was blank enquired from one of the Ethiopian air hostesses and she confirmed it wouldn’t work. Journey took another 6 hours to Ethiopia, I sat next to a couple who just dey make marriage hungry me with their lovey lovey . The food was ok and I went with beef option. We got to Addis Ababa and went through two checks. I was like kilode na. We finally boarded the plane to Canada and the long journey commenced with same food options as before. As a tall person I had difficulties sleeping as I could not bend or adjust to the tight space. I was able to sleep for 2 hours and began to watch a movie on my laptop. We finally got to Dublin after about 8 hours. Roamed my line there to update my people and also the group about our journey. Roaming cost about 2000 naira for less than 10 mins. The final Journey to Canada took about 7 hours.

Due to all the cancellations and issues some were having with Air bnb I decided to land first before book. The first set of officers we met gave us forms for quarantine address and I was like mogbe. I quickly booked and paid for and Airbnb which got cancelled before I could leave the airport.
Submitted my customs form to immigration and went to the POE queue. The officer asked how much I had and I told him $56 with the rest being in account and pensions. Asked me for an address for PR card and that was it. I felt relieved when he signed the COPR (no welcome to Canada fa) as I had been on Canada matter since 2017. Tried to book another Airbnb but most of them declined due to my recent travel history. I informed a friend whose landlord does not allow visitors past one week. I was like how I wan do this thing like this as I would have to move during isolation and risk being fined. Later got an Airbnb host who turned out to be a Nigerian but by card refused to work this time around so my friend paid for me with his card. Converted my $56 at the airport (1.16 CAD to 1 USD -rip off) and took an airport taxi for 37 CAD to my air bnb address. I had severe back ache for 2 days. I have been using Instacart and skip the dishes for groceries and food. Used my Airbnb address for SIN registration online which I got about 9 days later my mails. The Canada isolation pamphlet apparently allows you to take a stroll, I have been out twice to a nearby park/river trail. Been applying for jobs, doing online courses, learning and relearning things online. Looking forward to a good life in Canada. Since I landed my Airbnb host and my mum’s friend in Edmonton has been disturbing me to know the process for express entry as they have siblings and relatives who have tried Canada many times without luck. To them I don’t know how lucky I am to have PR. For everyone with expired COPR see you guys soon, it will end in praise last last.

Written in June and posted in another group then grin

Wow.. This is so cool. And to think of it, while u were going through all you were, u still had time to always respond and guide people on this page... Mehn na u be the real MVP o!

One think I picked from your story is that it may be beneficial to pay USD to someone that is already in Canada account (someone you trust sha). I have seen that it's always a rip off to change USD to CAD when you touch down. Would it be smart to do this?

Also is it safe to move my funds (POF) from my mutual funds....i intend to start looking for USD so I can convert some of it.

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Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by Johnnyoungster(m): 9:17pm On Aug 24, 2020
Please how do I apply for for skilled jobs in Canada. What are the procedures to follow. Please help me out.
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by Allegory(f): 9:25pm On Aug 24, 2020
Please guys, I've been trying to pay for WES since yesterday. I've tried a GTB MasterCard and a Zenith Visa card and I keep getting the same error message saying I should contact my bank.

I got a message on my gtb saying the transaction failed because the amount I'm trying to pay is above my approved average. I was paying 230 CAD. Does anyone have an idea how I can make the payment.

Edited to add: Solved. I figured it has something to do with the new dollar limit on many bank cards so I used an access bank card and it went through

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Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by Denerystormborn: 9:50pm On Aug 24, 2020
Hello my people. My profile expired and i creating a new one. I have two questions:

1. In the place they asked if i have applied to IRCC before,should i choose yes or no?knowing that i was previously in the pool but my profile expired?

2. I only have a passport and i already answered the question where they asked if i have a passport or natoonal id. But they asked again if i have another government issued id. I only have voters card. Is it safe to say yes?
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 9 by Nobody: 9:52pm On Aug 24, 2020
ednut1:
downtown Toronto. Tower is called CN Tower
Yea, being there. Bishop airport is there.

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