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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Ramj: 8:48pm On Oct 15, 2019
As said it will cost you nothing, But if you can arrive earlier it will be better.

Je m'appelle Ramj

chibede:

By the Grace of God i intend moving to Calgary via express entry PR by January and hope to give birth via C-Section in February,do you know how much it will cost me even with the health card which i hope will be available before i give birth

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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Ramj: 4:49pm On Oct 14, 2019
chibede:
pleasae how long will it take for your health card to be ready for use

Health Card number will be ready few days after registration and with that you can access medicals readily. The card itself will be ready in like 2 weeks.


Je m'appele Ramj
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Ramj: 2:21pm On Oct 14, 2019
Landing Gist Mega Ultra Long post Alert

Get something to munch and drink...

So to the Glory of God we became Permanent Residents on 8th October 2019.

Rewind mode - it has been like forever that we got PPR (Feb 28, 2019) while COPR came back from Accra (Mar 20, 2019).

So indeed it was a long but very important wait for this very day almost 8 months after. Thank you Jesus.

Landing Gist – [b]Lesson # 1 [/b]Prepare Prepare Prepare – Even then it might still not be enough, prepare all the same.

It is almost always not an emergency unless you make it one. Even if you fly frequently please prepare. First time travelers please prepare more, you have children then prepare even much more. The journey itself is very long, whether Lufty, ET or EA.

We booked our flight via Ethiopian Airlines on the 26th of May and then life continued.

RamjMrs resigned since August to start prep and get handy with tailoring, as for me my last day at work was actually 4th of October. However, technically it was 27th of September.
One week before departure we left our base in Lagos, all 5 bags were packed (80% set) and items to cargo were 70% set as well. All load were moved to our friends place from where we would leave for the airport the next Sunday

We went to Abeokuta to rest and say goodbyes; Abeokuta is our core root….. Indeed we rested and it was a nice week.

October 6, 2019
We returned to Lagos on the 6th to fly on the 7th and God continued his work in Lagos my car was inches away from being rammed into by a fully loaded water tanker. I was shaking like a jelly fish – one day to travel OLUWA ooo. Got home tensed. Alas the last minute packing I wanted to avoid we ended up doing but thank God 80% was sorted over a week before.

October 7, 2019 - The day
As expected we woke up a tad tired but today na today. A dear friend turned sister came visiting that morning; great to have you around Adetutu. We got to the airport around 9am to sort check in and all, I don’t like drama - all bags were properly weighed at home. The only food in the bags was Golden Morn and Ofada rice for our host (our own food items would come via cargo). So check in was pretty breeze. RamjMrs went to Port Health to get their fit to fly in addition to the one we got from our doctor.

Got to the airport ahead of our family members while waiting the following happened – one of the 2 cars experienced overheating, as they packed to check the other car got impounded for parking. They left the car with my 2nd Dad to sort; on their way my mother in law fell down had serious bruises and dislocated her toe. She had to go to port health to get checked.
The devil really raised his ugly head twice in 2 days that we know but Victory is ours Amen.

We got to check in around 9:45am, Ethiopian Airlines stand felt light, it seems people didn’t travel much that day - the fares for that date got pretty more expensive quite early – I enjoyed the empty seats

So after all airport proceeding were done my mum raised the motion for us to start going – then you know what happened next - rivers of tears starting flowing left right and centre; MIL, Wife, her aunts and cousins, the river of emotions got to my normally superstrong mum and that was where it ended. Actor no dey cry na. Somehow I just felt super okay and just comforted everyone, we prayed and we all walked down to the final bus stop a few more pictures, down the aisle and off we went. RamjJnr was just super excited as if he knew a new phase was about to begin he was running just about everywhere, he joy was uncontainable.

Little tips
My take if you want to cargo please cargo. If you excess bag can be pretty expensive $200-$250 (72,000-90,000) for extra luggage of 23kg.

Flying can be very tiring. Avoid last minute packing, get to the airport early. Be in Lagos at least a day to your flight if outside Lagos or ABUJA and get to the Airport early.

Don’t hope and pray their won't be traffic. Just do what you need to do.

Relocating is not going in holiday, you will need empty the house: to sell or give out things. They don't happen overnight please do all these things early.

Nothing is ever cast in stone but with proper preparation we can do away with unnecessary drama. Once again if you wanna Cargo please Cargo and more importantly let it not be at the airport that you will see that you have excess luggage. Also please don’t hope that they will let your overweighed bag pass – wrong move . Extra luggage costs money prepare for it or cargo. No Complains.
Vammozzzzzzz

The Flight
We cleared immigration smoothly with the usual happy Monday greetings but nothing dropped – if you know you know. We boarded around 1pm – my normal in-flight ritual after the doors are closed is to take a walk round the entire plane to see where the empty rows are – so I can sleep well. Thankfully, this flight had enough empties so les Ramjs moved from our location and colonized 2 rows to ourselves – it was indeed nice. Food was okay – I went for Beef the other Ramjs went for Chicken and it was better. By the way we got Chicken at KFC at the duty free area but it was drama getting it on board – RamjMrs had to be begging and all; left to me I would have just had us eat one each and trash the rest. Also when we needed to heat the chicken in the kitchen in the planes the crew members said it’s not allowed to bring it in. So decide.

We landed in Bole Intl airport there was long human traffic queuing for connection flight – Indeed EA has taken over African Skies. Good for us, people with immediate connecting flights were given preference. We cleared and it was time for the really long 15+ hours’ leg of the journey to YYZ, Canada.

This time the flight was very full, however I still did my usual checked. Although no 3 seats were empty but there were rows with just 1 person so that was it this time. We took turns on the journey to enjoy the space. And I must say 19months old RamjJnr really enjoyed himself he slept a lot walked about a bit and enjoyed his CocoMelon. RamjMrs too didn’t carry last neither did I. Did I also mention that I took it upon myself to read the Alberta Diverd handbook on the plan – I managed just about half of the pdf and it was a good plan.
About 30 minutes to landing at YYZ lil Ramj got a bit cranky but we could manage that – Glory to God he coroporated.

The landing at Dublin was very very hard, but we were off again after the refueling and cabin crew change. Next before long we were approaching YYZ. Finally we are here all Glory to God.
Lading card was filled on-board FX declared and dairy product (baby milk – it was cleared).

Entry to Canada – the toughest phase

There were no queues at all when we got to the first CBSA officer, he checked our papers and said WELCOME to CANADA.
He directed us to the inner or secondary inspection area for COPR stamping and to finish the landing procedures. With just about 15 people on the line it took about 3 hours to get to our turn – RamjMrs was seated or let me say chasing RamjJnr all over the place - by the time we left there everyone knew one great boy was around – super active, over excited all together.
While the long flight was relaxing and fun, I must say that all the freshness from the flight was zapped away at YYZ as we waited to stamp COPR. When we finished with landing procedures we had 20 minutes to connecting flight ( won’t be enough time to get back, and visit customs) so we waited to do our SIN at the Service Canada desk which was just in the place where COPR was stamped. 10 minutes later SIN was done. We left there over tired. The flight to Canada was nice smooth and we came out fresh but YYZ took that all away in 3 hours.

We went to get our bags, got a potter to help us for $14, got to customs to declare funds and also sign good to follow list and we got our receipt - If you have goods to follow kindly check the box – Do you have unaccompanied goods – in the landing card. If not you might not be directed to where the Goods To Follow list will be stamped.

Finally we went to Air Canada flight was rescheduled to 2:45pm which was just about 1hr30 minutess away.

We stepped out of the airport to enjoy a bit of the Toronto 18 degree before heading for the Snowy West of Canada.

InFlight tips

Always check if there are empty seats and enjoy it. You are not the only one on the look-out- move early.

Never get hungry in the plane, visit the kitchen there are usually things they can give you, fruits, sandwiches, more drinks. Please don’t just seat down, ask and you shall be given. Also if you are good at chatting cabin crew always appreciate it. Some people the kitchen is their home on the plane…..

YYZ – YYC
The plane was very fully as in full. While waiting to board announcements were made to volunteer to check in carry-ons I didn’t even think twice. We were all now very tired no thanks to YYZ. Smaller plane no empty seats we just managed till we got to Calgary and right from the air it was all white and bless God it was a snowy Tuesday in Calvary Calgary.

Got down claimed all bags and waited for our host and my dear friend – Sarah. Both cars shared our bags and off we went. We got welcomed with the infamous Jollof rice and chicken – it was really nice and yummy though.

It feels great to be finally in our new country and we all shall enjoy it in Jesus name. Amen

Whatever stage you are in Eyes on the Prize – Don’t give up. IELTS, ECA, PNP route, PPR wait Waiting to land – Please eyes on the prize

I just return all Glory to God – the new phase beings

Post Landing

We were indoors all through Wednesday, 9th October – booked appointment with RBC for next day. Thursday was first day out, Bank accounts opened; Health Card registered for and got a temporary SIM Card in RamjMrs’ phone to at least communicate go out without being blind – data is needed for public transport, for uber. In the words of Airtel – Data is Life

On Friday I went to all the providers available except Chatr and Public (3G alone). The plan from Virign, Fido and Koodo were at par - Samsung A50, 4GB and unlimited call and text. After deliberating and checking, I decided to settle for Koodo. On Saturday I went to sign up and activate then they said activation not completed – why? Another credit check on Telus (their parent company) was detected that I should come back in a few weeks.
No time to waste time Fido won and Best Buy gave me $100 gift card but I had to make a $200 to make up for no credit history in Canada.

Its been great so far – weather is mild cold but Saturday was great. Thanksgiving holiday would give us time to step back a bit and take it all in again.

The journey has been great but there is another phase ahead.

Next in line a visit to CCIS and other support services, house checks, jobs search continues, Class 7 Knowledge test preparation – public transportation is not well developed in Calgary at least I can say this – a car is a necessity – if you have a family it become much more important.

It is indeed another phase. One Victory only opens doors to another challenge and we shall overcome.


To be continued…

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Travel / Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 4 by Ramj: 10:10am On Aug 14, 2019
Good morning fam
I've just retrieved my passport with my UK entry visa stamped into it. However, the visa commences on the 14th of September, 2019.
This is my first international travel. I hope it is okay to book for flight that leaves Nigeria on 13th and arrives London on 14th. I no want make my 300k enter voicemail abeg.
Please advise. Thanks.

You can do that. My journey to the UK was just like this.
You are safe and safe.

Left Naija Jan 13 and entered U.K Jan 14 - the day my visa starts

Je m'appelle Ramj

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Travel / Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 4 by Ramj: 7:36pm On Aug 08, 2019
Justblow:



You should email them na.... They will reply within the space of two working days... It cost about 2k to email

Would do jare but its just all part of the big scamming cycle... hehehehehe

I no get their time yet

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Travel / Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 4 by Ramj: 7:36pm On Aug 08, 2019
Justblow:
And is it possible to present your naira ATM card at the POE in the UK?

IMO hold sufficient cash or present a statement dated a day before travel . ATM alone is no proof.

Cash at hand the best option

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Travel / Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 4 by Ramj: 7:27pm On Aug 08, 2019
Evening house

MIL had her Biometrics since June 26th and yet nothing since.

Whooping 43 days after nothing yet UKVI you na weldone oo

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Ramj: 8:28pm On Jul 12, 2019
Elektra008:


Gtb rate isn't nice o. I have paid for wes twice dis year with a Zenith card. First was 61k plus, second was 62k plus. 68k for Gtb seems much o

Sterling has the best rates so far. Try if you have.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Ramj: 2:38pm On Jul 12, 2019
chicyclass:
Why do people jump to conclusions of what they don't know. Study what I studied before saying that.
Oga! If you answer a question simply without adding your "thought" .. Please jejely pass by.
.. I am not pardoning you.
Take a tip from Topsmamen.


Smiless no vex ehnnn

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Ramj: 1:08pm On Jul 12, 2019
chicyclass:
Make una help me look at this.. I can't seem to arrange it right under personal history. It keeps taking me back to it. How do I manage the overlap or is there a gap?


2017 July - till date... Employment
2016 Aug - 2017 July.. Employment
2015 July- 2016 Aug. Volunteer services
2015 Feb - 2016 July.. Volunteer services
2014 Oct - 2018 June.. Education
2013 June - 2014 June.. Employment
2012 April - 2013 April.. Employment
2012 Jan - 2017 June.. Volunteer services
2006 Oct - 2011 Sept... Education
2011 Sept - till date.... Organization
2014 March - till date.. Organization
2018 Sept - till date.. Organisation

I added all that make dey no slam me with misinterpretation.
Anyone.. Everyone

Pardon me i may be wrong i see all these volunteer services. No harm if its unemployed ooo.
It just caught my attention.

Please say it as it is.

And all these Organizations thats running till date .. you might need to really check that bit

I would advise leave out the organizations till date first.

Arrange the others without gap an add the organizations later if they are important.

I assure you those organizations are distorting the flow

if you check Set 2011 - March 2012 is unaccounted for

Remove the organization arrange the others first and add them back

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Ramj: 10:57am On Jul 12, 2019
Keluma:
Good day everyone, thanks for your assistance so far, I don't know how to respond to answers I get on my posts as I'm yet to understand how to use this site,
Yes the questions I asked about HND ECA is not for CRS tool, it's for my EE form that I'm filling, I need to know the equivalence of My HND which was evaluated as 3yr diploma wt one yr postgraduate , the option do I go for? 2yr programme at university or college, trade,tech
Or
Bachelor's degree or 3 or more year programme at a university or college
Pls which is more accurate. .
Thanks to all that have been responding to my previous questions I'm sorry I haven't been responding or acknowledginh your answers, I don't know how to handle the site yet. God bless us all

This is the correct one for HND - Bachelor's degree or 3 or more year programme at a university or college

Then you also add your ND too to get 2 or more and ND is yr programme at university or college, trade,tech


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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Ramj: 10:45am On Jul 12, 2019
OakPearl:
Abeg can guru's in the house help interpret this result?
My first IELTS attempt.

Your advise needed please.

Really you still need advise.. abeg dash somebody that has written IELTS 7 times this result and see what they will do for you.


Je m'appelle You made it

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Ramj: 10:43am On Jul 12, 2019
Congrats to all IELTS acers. Get your swimming truck and be ready to dive into the Ocean, its no more a pool. Its now an OCEAN!!!

For those who fell short of their desired mark.

Please dont relent. Evaluate where you fell short, prepare prepare, prepare and prepare again.
Then Pray Pray and pray some more then Go again till you get it.

Road may be rough but when you get to the other side. The rest the say is history. cool cool cool

And to all PPReess (Loads of you) Please register for the [url=canada.ca/pre-arrival-services]Pre-arrival services [/url](SOPA, ACCES, AEIP, ICTC, Planning for Canada etc - they are free and already paid for, not using the is simply shortchanging yourself .

To all ITAins - get your documents set, checked cross checked and checked again. (How many people know that the ink for the pre-arrival services are in their PPR emails

Remember Keep it Short and Simple and in the words of IRCC - It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit a COMPLETE APPLICATION.

What is complete for A is not complete for B. You know your situation better. Also no lies, no mago mago Visa Officers are learning and growing - a word is enough for the .....

Once again.. Congratulations to everyone, celebrate every victory and every stage you are because even PPR is not the ultimate victory, neither is COPR. Ask those who have landed

One victory opens a new door, there is always a next and a next and a next - so celebrate every phase.

And finally for those waiting for PPR those waiting for PPR hmmmmmmmm
In the words of M. Scott Peck (Paraphrased by me)


Life (like the wait for PPR) is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths.
It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it.
Once we truly know that life (like the wait for PPR) is difficult-once we truly understand and accept it- then it is no longer difficult.
Because once it is accepted, the fact that life (like the wait for PPR) is difficult no longer matters.”

So while waiting don't put your life or plans or ambitions on hold, keep living for PPR will come and as some will say it will come when it will come.

Je m'appelle Ramj

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Ramj: 12:14am On Jun 17, 2019
pyruvateluv:
My people, this question is funny, but I just to ask it. Is it possible for one's ielts scores on TRF be different from the portal CIC will verify the result from?

Yes it is.

Human beings mark and input these scores.
Even robots can make mistakes might just be improbable not impossible.


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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Ramj: 11:58pm On Jun 15, 2019
Somebody just passing bye.

Whaooo been a while....

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by Ramj: 8:48am On Apr 26, 2019
mosky47:
People it's PPR.

Singing 'there is nothing, there is no one, who compares with you; I take pleasure in worshipping you Lord'.

Timeline:

AOR: September 11th 2018
MEP/BIL: October 5th, 2018
Biometrics done: October 10th, 2018
Reverted to the so-called IP1: October 23rd, 2018
Silence.........until ADR: March 9th 2019 (AVO Famous 5)
IP2 (I can't tell if it's so-called again....lol): April 18th
PPR: April 23rd (after 7 months and 12 days)

More details later

Glory to God Indeed. Yesssss

EndInPraisess:
Allahu Akbar, Grace found Us!!

IELTS April 21st
ECA- July
ITA - August 22nd 2018
AOR - October 8th 2018
IP1 - November 22nd 2018
IP2 - April 23rd 2019
PPR - April 24th 2019

Please house. We submitted our passport yesterday, I thought it reflects on ones CIC account

COngratuPPR

stevo2016:
Long post alert! It’s PPR guys.
IELTS:5 attempts
ITA: 5th September, 2018.

AOR: 29/09/2018
MED Passed/adr(schedule A form for spouse): 29/10/2018
Biometrics:07/11/2018
long silence
IP2: 23/04/2019
PPR:24/04/2019 dated 23/04/2019
for those that are still on the waiting line, the LORD WILL SURPRISE YOU.
las las, all of us go entry Cannyland in style. Thanks.

Gloryyyy Sweet Something

waynetemi:
My timeline just to encourage someone:

Single applicant
VO: London to Kyiv

IELTS: 8.5/8.5/7.5/8 done first trial

ITA: 17 Nov 2017

AOR: 5 Dec 2017
.
.
.
SILENCE
.
.
REQUEST FOR RE-MED: 28 Feb 2019

PPR: 8 Apr 2019
COPR: 24 Apr 2019

After waiting for 1 year and 4 months i really don't have the energy.

Worry Not your testimony has told the story.

Go and Prosper in Jesus Name.

Wahooooooo


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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Ramj: 1:15am On Apr 22, 2019
Obi1conte:

Thx for the review.
Should i be worried about the part that they trash people's food items?

You mean food items that are not allowed.

All airlines have things they do not allow plus airport security also check things like Palm oil and all...

So if you are worried about whats not allowed don't take them.

But that should be the least of your worries

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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Ramj: 11:17pm On Apr 19, 2019
Folafikemi:
Pls I need a clear on Egypt air as I will like to fly through them. I realized each time I fare, return ticket is always cheaper than one way. Pls I want know if return ticket is what I should book for a family of 3, though I no plan to return now o, as I plan to land by August/Sept all things been equal by the grace of God.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of return tickets. Pls no vex if the question sound stupid. Na my first time

Go for it

Egypt Air is not as bad as people make it.

LOS to CAI usually just basic but good for the price.

You might just wanna visit and the return would come in handy.

And if you never use it.

Its no loss as its cheaper as you said.


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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Ramj: 11:16pm On Apr 19, 2019
Obi1conte:
Good day my good people, pls i need reviews on Egypt air.
I've read/heard they bin food stuffs and one instance where d flight was re routed and/or delayed, but i just need a general opinion of what pple think.
They are cheap for my choosen destination and travel date.

Egypt Air is not as bad as people make it.

LOS to CAI usually just basic but good for the price.

Its no loss as its cheaper as you said.


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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by Ramj: 5:00pm On Apr 19, 2019
jjohndoe83:
Gentlemen! The first breakthrough is here

Listening 8.5

Reading 8.5

Writing 8.0

Speaking 8.5

First attempt. I'm so elated right now.

My appreciations to everyone, particularly ladymarshall. Thank you for your time and sacrifice. I'm so glad I could make it worth it. Oga Wassey, your dedication is uncommon and I benefitted immensely from joining your class. Thanks Johnnybravo1990 too for the last minute tip.


And the hardest part of this journey is over for you.

CongratuIELTS


Unto the next

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by Ramj: 4:58pm On Apr 19, 2019
nnetayo:
*Looonnnggg post alert*

��He's done so much for me, I cannot tell it all, na ra ekelbrought me this far to hand hold me through every planning process till I get on that flight with my family and settle in at the other end of the world!

I had to come back to my first PPR journey family to
Summary of timeline:
ITA- June 25th 2018
AOR- August 17th 2018
1st ADR- September 14th 2018
2nd ADR- September 17th 2018
MEP- September 17th 2018
BIL- September 24th 2018
3rd ADR- March 8th 2019
PPR- Today �������

Chai! This feeling is sweet...✈✈✈������


Congratulations

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by Ramj: 5:30pm On Apr 17, 2019
GozyNA:
Long PPR Gist Alert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Timeline

Decision to travel: Second half of 2017 (but still was not 100% decided)

Final decision to travel: May 2018

IELTS: April 21, 2018

WES: August 24, 2018

ITA: October 15, 2018

AOR: November 10, 2018

MEP/BIL: December 11, 2018

Biometrics: December 12, 2018

ADR: February 27, 2019 (submitted same day)

Ghost Update: April 16, 2019 (Additional documents moved from “We are reviewing…” to “Not Applicable”)

PPR: 2:07am of April 17, 2019 (dated April 16, 2019)

[ God bless us all. Ire akari o. We shall all meet in our new home, Canada.

Oyibiribiri kan e ooooo

CongratuPPR


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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by Ramj: 5:28pm On Apr 17, 2019
petrichor:
Ire mi de, ire Ayo, ire mi kabo iremi wolede...Its PPR my people

TIMELINE

ITA: 19th December 2018 (cut-off 439)
AOR: 29 Dec 2018
MEP: 10 Feb 2019
Biometrics: 12 Feb 2019
IP1: 26/02/19
IP2: 16/04/19
PPR: 17/04/19 (dated 16/04/19)
ADR: none
VO: Ottawa
POF: Fixed deposit (from gift deed and deed of sale).


The decision to migrate was made in early 2017.

Evaluated my master degree with IQAS and hubby's ND/HND with WES.

We wrote IELTS 9 times (mine 8 and hubby 1)

I passed IELTS at the 5th attempt with LRSW - 9777

Unfortunately, this placed us at 439 and went for two more with 0.5 deficiencies in writing.

I then took the last test on 1st December 2018 and had LRSW - 8.5, 7.5, 7.5, 7.5.
This breakthrough in writing came when Dr Benson offered to teach and review my write-ups. Our CRS score then moved to 445

I never got tired of writing the exam as it was the only mountain before me that needs to be leveled for us to have ITA.

My utmost thanks goes to the God Almighty !!!

I also thank my friends Oby, @Zinggi and @Wasseynet for always being there to listen to my silly talks and unnecessary worry at odd hours of the day (you all will rest now).

Thank you so much Doc Benson for bringing the breakthrough in my writing.

To as many as are looking unto God for PPR, the Lord will grant it.


CongratuPPR

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by Ramj: 3:25pm On Apr 16, 2019
rentAcock:
Quite sad, so many people are excited to flee their motherland to help grow and build up a white man's land. It's just like what my friend used to say, 'immigration is modern day slavery except this time they do not have to forcibly chain able bodied men to slave ships or rape our women, they just make it easier for your youngest and brightest minds to simply emigrate in the least I can urge you to do is to find reputable charities and NGOs in Nigeria and donate to them once in a while. Goodluck.

Noted with Thanks. EOD

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by Ramj: 2:26pm On Apr 16, 2019
BukyAb:
Hello everyone. I have been going through a lot of comments here and I am so glad I stumbled on this page.

Reading about many people getting ppr is boosting my faith and I'm hoping I can share same good news soon.

Pls ild need your help to know if there's hope for my family.

Ild be 36yrs in May, have only BSc in Civil Engineering but work experience of 2.5yrs in IT. Been a baker for some years and been doing my own business.

My husband will be 37 yrs this April, BSc in Petroleum Engineering and about 10yrs work experience in same industry.

Pls do we stand a chance of immigrating to Canada or we should just stop trying?

Thank you as I expect your professional advice

I don't want to say something and my oga at the top would say something else.

So to clear all doubts I would say Kindly visit Page 1 here


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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by Ramj: 8:53am On Apr 16, 2019
Frances86:
Morning Everyone. Pls I really need 2 know if someone who had biometrics done last year for a trv visa will be expected 2 do another biometrics now on dis present pr application? Pls anyone in d same shoes? Pls I need a response.

Secondly,are there chances of a faster background check and processing having gotten a multiple Canadian trv visa last year?
Thanks 4 ur responses in advance

1. YES Another needed

2. No. PR is a different ball game


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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Ramj: 8:37am On Apr 16, 2019
Christian22aa:
Pictures pls my canada dream loading by gods grace ..please post pictures .do love toronto

Welcome you got PPR already yeah?


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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by Ramj: 8:28am On Apr 16, 2019
konti:
IT’S PPR
���������� indeed the Golden mail has landed. This Canada waka started in 2017 when hubby a day before the next exam. I went in for the oct27 and I waved goodbye to ielts in style L8.5R8.5W7S7.5 ���. With a good ielts score+below 30+masters+3yrs work experience, crs 474. We dived into the pool in Nov and here is the timeline.
Ita Nov 15.
Aor Dec 20.
Biometrics Jan 30.
March 12, I Put to bed.
March 14 I raised cse for newborn. It wasn’t up to 24hrs, I got double ADR. I submitted these documents on 31st March and my ppr landed on 4th April. Whoops!!!! This journey was indeed an emotional roller coaster but God came through for us. Our VO is Ottawa.

CongratuPPR.

Je m'appelle YessssItsHere

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by Ramj: 7:48am On Apr 16, 2019
Abeg Permit me to be a whistle blower today

I didnt mention anyone's name ooo

@joo2018

Je m'appelle PPR

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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Ramj: 7:46pm On Apr 15, 2019
Guitarlife:

I have gotten to learn so much on this thread and Nairaland in General. I just got a job after 2 months of Landing and I have so much to tell people. That would be my own way of giving back to the society, but I plan to deactivate this account, am lost between giving the landing gist with this account that is soon going to be defunct or using the brand new account I am just going to unveil.

To start with, nobody will give you a job on a platter, the offer I got I had 5 interviews for the position. The best way to start in my own opinion is to have an open mind and apply for survival jobs as well as professional job at the same time.

Do not allow your survival job prevent you from attending interview and dont be afraid to take risks . I forwent a decent job offer for the prospect of a better job that I did not have because even the person that interviewed me told me he knew I would get a better offer but if I decide to stay with them I would have to stick with them for a long time.

I rejected the job despite the fact that I did not have any job at that time, but today it was a smart decision. It didn't look so great at the time though.

Lesson 1 : Surround yourself with positive people and those who believe in you.
cool cool cool cool

Congrats Guitarlife.


Je m'appelle Ramj
Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by Ramj: 6:46pm On Apr 15, 2019
bests:
To God be the Glory now and always.
Got my PPR in approximately 6months(5days before estimated completion date).

IELTS messed me up like 3 times all because of listening, finally I had 8.0 averagely using MOD(September 2018) and had a score of 468 with my masters.

While attempting IELTS my ECA was already completed by WES.

AOR - October 15
Medical/BIM- November 14
PPR- April 12

Single applicant
VO- Ottawa

Kip on Trusting Master Jesus!

CongratuPPR but bests give us something more. This one na something light.

Je m'appelle PPR

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by Ramj: 10:42am On Apr 15, 2019
Deniceone:
And He chose to favour me! Despite my faithlessness and unfaithfulness, He remained faithful!

Timeline
FSW
Family of 2 Ottawa VO
IELTS – 25/08/2018
ECA – 24/08/2018
ITA (CRS 454) – 19/9/2018
AOR – 25/10/2018
MEP – 30/11/2018
IP2 – 25/10/2018 @ AOR
PPR – 12/4/2019

All Glory to God.
It ended in Praise

CongratuPPR

Go and Succeed

Je m'appelle Ramj

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