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 Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Richness1104: 9:26am On Jan 10, 2020 |
salford:Overall, I would pick peace of mind or other basic things in life over take home earnings[color=#006600][/color] This actually got me. Peace of mind over everything!!!!! we pursue so many things that are ephemeral and this shouldn't be the focus 5 Likes |
| Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Richness1104: 10:27am On Dec 12, 2019 |
i have an urgent question to ask and i'll need you guys to help out. the driving extract should be addressed to who? |
| Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Richness1104: 3:16pm On Nov 26, 2019 |
Hello people, I plan to arrive in Edmonton in February. Can someone please assist with ifc material for my banking career? Someone asked that we contact him but i have forgotten the moniker now. 4 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Richness1104: 11:15am On Nov 21, 2019 |
i tried sending a pm but i get the anonymous mail error. kindly assist. Landing in January Godisincontrol: |
| Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Richness1104: 11:13am On Nov 21, 2019 |
Hello , Kindly add me to the Edmonton WhatsApp group Nozzle: |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Richness1104: 6:20am On Oct 14, 2019 |
Yes it is for my self and my spouse benmac4sure: |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Richness1104: 6:17am On Oct 14, 2019 |
The PPR anxiety got to me at a point so I needed to cool off. yemblaze: 2 Likes |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Richness1104: 9:03pm On Oct 13, 2019 |
FBN Tbills was considered but 25% pension funds wasnt I think there is no standard to this requirement, it depends on what your Visa officer is comfortable with. I just used it to buffer exchange rate flunctuations Deepsea14: 2 Likes |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Richness1104: 5:45pm On Oct 13, 2019 |
To God be the glory, great things he hath done. I don't know how to thank Him enough but I have come to give Him all the praise and worship for this lovely thing He has done for me and my family. Timeline: Heard about the EE process in May 2018. WES - June 2018, completed Nov 2018. WES- Spouse - June 2018 1st IELTS - Sept 2018. LRWS - 7.5,7,6.5,7.5 1st IELTS - SPOUSE- Sept 2018. LRWS- 8.5,9,7.5,8 2nd IELTS- Nov 2018. LRWS - 8.5, 7.5,6.5,7.5. BC, remark came back unchanged. 3rd IELTS- Jan 2019. LRWS- 7.5, 7,6.5,7.5 BC 4th IELTS- game changer- March 2019. LRWS- 8.5, 7.5,7,7.5 (proudly MOD) CRS- 466 ITA- May 1st AOR- May 11th NOC 1212 Raised CSE to explain years of experience- May 20th Medical passed June 19th Biometric request - June 20th Biometric completed- June 24th THE WAIT............ Ghost update- July 20th Raised CSE for VO- August 24th Response- August 29th - Ottawa GCMS request - August 29th ADR- September 16th (7 days deadline) Submitted September 22nd Ghost update - September 26th PPR mail - September 27th 11:23pm GCMS response - September 29th. The journey: Special appreciation to God Almighty who made this a reality for us as a family. He came through for us when we had issues all around. I had not been promoted at work for 5years and it was depressing and demoralizing considering the amount of work I put into the job. I want to use this opportunity to thank my sister: a mother and a friend who God used to open my eyes to this opportunity and was also ever ready to assist. You know I love you soooooo much and I am happy that you are landing before me!!!!!!�������������� My husband, my hero, I cant love you less. You were a strong advocate of a better Nigeria until PMB broke the table and the hope seem frail. However, that made you buy into my Canada dream and you smashed IELTS once. Chaiiiiii, u made feel like olodo oooo but that was the challenge needed to push to success. Thank you so much To my boys, thank you for your understanding. Those snacks and juice I deprived you of cos we needed to pay for one thing or the other, I'm sorry. However, we are all better for it. You will have plenty of it to eat and drink in Cannyland. The Journey: I got fed up with my job after I missed promotion twice back in 2018 ( its been 4 times now but I really do not care again) and then I gave myself 2 more years to get out of the organisation and move on. God heard my voice then and packaged something special for me. So in May 2018, my awesome sister told me about the Canada waka and told me then that she had already submitted all the documents required. I didnt take it serious until June 2018 when she sent me all the information I needed and 200dollars to process the credential evaluation. God bless you like never before. I registered myself and hubby for ECA through WES and I had to evaluate my masters with university of Ibadan while hubby had to evaluate his certificate from university of ilorin. Unfortunately, our Nigerian universities showed themselves. University of ibadan refused to verify my transcript from July to October. I was told that the email address of a renowned school crashed and they cant access it. After 2 months of going back and forth, i sat down one hot afternoon and sent a well worded mail (this had a little of threat inside it) to the dean of Pgschool's personal email (got this from the internet). He responded after 2hours stating that it will be looked into and 2days later, I got a mail from WES that my transcript has been verified. I got my report in November!!!! Almighty IELTS was also a war to overcome but I overcame by the blood of the Lamb and the words of our testimonies. I must say that the exam is not a joke. I had to retake it 4times to unlearn the English I used to know and relearn. At the first attempt, I used all sorts of materials, anything that came my way was what I digested. He didnt came out well. Second time, writing and BC was waiting for me so I got 6.5 and remark came back unchanged having used ielts Liz and ielts advantage. I registered for the 4th attempt in Lagos and decided to try MOD. I got the MOD writing pack and began to study hard. I did all of cambridge 6-12 exercises and also registered for write and improve. Very lovely English writing site that assisted. Special thanks to wasseynewest who added me to WhatsApp groups where I was tutored by Busayomi, Fidelis and Jenny. You guys are the best. God bless you. I scaled the hurdle on this one. During the process of waiting, I had been gathering all the documents needed for the process which made my submission effortless. I need to add that I went for medicals and PCC before I aced ielts. Medical was done on the March 21st which was also the same day for my speaking test. The bank I work with refused to give me a reference letter for so long but I didn't give up (if you sha wont promote me, you will give me reference), I got it after 2 months. Mr Samuel to the rescue for PCC, paid him 10k for myself and spouse and it was given to us 1hour later. POF was 95% gift deed from my sister and that's why I call her my mother. She has been there for me from wayyyyy back. She transferred it to my gtb account with a gift deed and I had a treasury bill investment done via GTB ( crazy mistake- I'll tell you about it later). The remaining 5% was from a treasury bill with FBN and 25% pension fund ( GCMS showed that this was not even considered as part of POF). Medicals was done at Qlife on the 21st of march 2019. Got to Lagos a day before and lodged at fountain hotel - 2 buildings after the hospital. Not a great place but conducive enough to sleep over night with family at 15k ( Jumia travel to the rescue). The day of the test, I asked hubby to go there and write name as early as 4am but he was murmuring and lamenting that it was too early. Fast forward to 5:30am, he finally complied and to his surprise, we were number 4 on the list ( the canada waka is real). He came back to the hotel and we went back by 8am for the examination. Plenty people wan leave this country oo. The reception was filled up and people still had to wait outside for space to be created inside (I must add that those people are making so much money oo). We were briefed on the procedure and what was expected of us. We paid #120,000 for a family of 4. My boy was busy speaking phonetics there such that the people waiting was amazed at the kind of jand English he speaks ( I love you darling and we are doing this for you and your brother. He is 3years but speaks good oral English). The staff were very nice and warm although we were not examined for free. We finished around 10am and immediately left for my speaking IELTS exam. The 4th attempt for IELTS was a do or leave it attempt. I had prepared, prayed, fasted and paid money. At the speaking venue, my examiner was stuck in traffic and came very late. A test slated for 2pm started around 4pm, hubby and the kids had to wait in the car for hours while their mum battle it out. When they couldn't wait any more, they went for food at a chicken republic nearby. I didnt allow the stress to get to me as I walk towards the examiner, I knew what I wanted and was ready to give it my all . No retreat, No transfer!!!!!! On LRW exam day, omo see plenty people eeeee!!!!!! Kilode°°••••°°°•• and you know how lagosians can look all serious and nerdy (don't come for me oooo) . I was kept in a big hall with microphones for listening. I almost did beat a guy who sat beside me; the guy had the habit of either pressing his knuckle to make sounds or beat the bottom of his pencil against the edge of the table just to remember things. During the reading test, this same guy was reading aloud and chewing gum..... chaiiiiiiii CRS 466 was the bomb for me.... I was elated and me kuku enter pool like a fine girl that I am and gbam ITA arrived on the 1st of May 2019. Quickly checked and rechecked all documents and submitted my application on the 11th of May, 2019. I had little worries about my NOC fitting perfectly but the first 2 job description fits what I do at the moment so I was good with it. A week after, I started worrying about my NOC If i had enough years of experience considering that they switch your roles and nomenclature of the job role as they deem fit from time to time. Consulting various people like topmamen and Wizean made me worry more cos it seemed like I made the wrong choice based on their advice. So I slept and prayed over it and decided to raise CSE over the issue stating that I became qualified to work in any branch operation unit at 20XX so regardless of the NOC I choose, the number of years of experience is when I first became qualified/ trained. Acknowledgement of receipt for the CSE came, so we move. June 20th, medical passed and request for biometrics. June 24th, biometrics completed. On July 20th, ghost update notification and I was very excited ppr is here but na lie ooo. My AOR friend told me to raise CSE to know my VO after the ghost update especially when he got to know that his VO is Accra. Paranoia is my second name so I didnt want to put too much mind to avoid sleepless nights. But by August 24th 2019, I decided to yield and request to know the VO through CSE and status of application through GCMS. The CSE response came and viola, its Ottawa. Early morning of September 16th I got a request letter (ADR) concerning the GT bank treasury bill letter I submitted. The usual clause of investment erosion was a concern for the VO and I was asked to submit within 7days as my application was being concluded. I dashed over to GTbank in the morning to liquidate the investment and put back in my account. The bank ripped me off a huge chunk of my interest for an investment maturing this month. Story for another day. I printed my 6 months statement of account and submitted back 5days later. After submission, I didnt know what next to do or expect so I just waited for acknowledgement mail which never came but I got a ghost update on the 26th and the my additional document part changed to 'Not applicable". On the 27th of September, I was on WhatsApp chatting with a friend and then slept off. I woke up around 11:23pm to check my children up in the room and as I picked up my phone, I got a notification from Gmail on my phone. Thinking its nothing serious so I can delete, I swiped down and there it was sitting pretty like moi " Final request - Ready for visa" mail ( I'm a very pretty lady oo with 2 kids ��������♂️�♂️�♂️����). I ran to the sitting room where hubby is shouting and he was just looking at me cos he didnt really understand why I was screaming like that. I couldn't catch my breath for 30minutes and I had to sit still for a while. I hope this isnt too long and boring. My dream finally came through for me and my family. Apologies for all the typo oooo. 131 Likes 8 Shares |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Richness1104: 4:59pm On Aug 11, 2019 |
Congratulations to the family!!!! I can totally relate with the torture of waiting. You have been highly favored on this journey. Do receive your 5/10 and enjoy your stay. fruitybranch007: 2 Likes |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Richness1104: 11:41am On Aug 11, 2019 |
To God be the glory, great things he hath done. I celebrate with you and your wonderful timeline, I really pray to get one like that. I will be rating this 7/10. Go and prosper in the new land [quote author=bellexa22 post=81089899]IT’S PPR & COPR  He is God all by himself and I will trust in him. Apologies for dropping the good news late. 2 Likes |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Richness1104: 12:31am On Aug 11, 2019 |
Congratulations @folafikemi, you have received favour from God. I’ll be rating this ppr story 6/10. May the new land favour you[quote author=Folafikemi post=81080174]Psalm 126v1-3 King James Version (KJV) 126 When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. 1 Like |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Richness1104: 10:38pm On Aug 07, 2019 |
Congratulations Expresso17. Now that you have decided to give a comprehensive timeline, I’ll be awarding you 8.5/10 for your script. Enjoy your new abode[quote author=Expresso17 post=80941246]Appreciation:To everyone who has contributed to making this thread a very useful one, thank you. I decided to do this first because I owe about 90% of all I did to this forum. I am grateful to you all for the wealth of information here. 2 Likes |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Richness1104: 7:02pm On Jul 28, 2019 |
Hello dadas1112, the reason why people thread that path is because the money wouldn’t have stayed in the account for 6months so just a statement of account may not suffice. In addition, getting a return on investment is also not a bad idea instead of having it just sitting pretty in your account with just 3% 2. You can do your medicals and PCC upfront. Infact, it will even help in fast tracking your application submission 2. dadas1112: 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Richness1104: 6:53pm On Jul 28, 2019 |
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| Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Richness1104: 5:05pm On Jul 28, 2019 |
Sending it in bits can raise a suspicion. Just have him send it in all at once and do a gift deed Magnifico2000: 1 Like 1 Share |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Richness1104: 4:45pm On Jul 28, 2019 |
The full meaning of all these abbreviations is on page one of this thread. As a matter of fact, you will get other abbreviations too that will help you in this application. [color=#770077][/color] Icecreamy: |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Richness1104: 4:36pm On Jul 28, 2019 |
You can get the employment letter, promotion letter, confirmation letter, 6 months pay slip, statement of salary account, official I’d card OR you can get a reference letter from a colleague on a plain paper backed with his contact details and ID card Nicoletheo: 3 Likes 3 Shares |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Richness1104: 4:17pm On Jul 28, 2019 |
Results are valid for 2 years aremso: |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Richness1104: 4:16pm On Jul 28, 2019 |
IELTS scores are locked post AOR. If you can submit your application before the expiration date, then you don’t need to write again. But if you only secured ITA and spouse result expires, your point will reduce. Oluwolefola: 1 Like 1 Share |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Richness1104: 4:10pm On Jul 28, 2019 |
Congratulations jmnsimone. I think it’s safe to say that Ottawa is releasing Jan/Feb applicants. Exactly 6months  ? This wait can give someone high BP without blood pressure level increasing oo. You smashed IELTS once with just 2 days practice?? You can please tutor few people before you go. They are ready to work with your schedule. The journey has been an eventful one I must presume and you have also gained a certification (I am interested in this too while I wait). Go and prosper in the new land. I’ll rate your PPR story a 7/10 for a good job done. [quote author=jmnsimone post=80647505]Here's my timeline guys IELTS – September 29, 2018 ECA- January 22, 2019 CRS – 481 4 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Richness1104: 3:59pm On Jul 28, 2019 |
Congratulations Lynda27 I almost started a song on your behalf.  The Lord pulled through for your family and granted you beauty for ashes. I congratulate your husband too for having supported and encouraged you when IELTS was showing itself, he is a good man. Those memories will you hold dear for a long time, You gave us an emotional PPR story and it’s indeed a good trial so I’ll be rating it 6/10. No one should come for me oooo. I gave her the extra 1 mark so she can prepare my jollof rice and chicken when I land in Canada with my family. [quote author=Lynda27 post=80646637]Its PPR Guysssssssssssssssssssssssssssss The feeling is out of this ;Dworld. i literally didnt sleep all night. I was just staring at the email all night. 5 Likes |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Richness1104: 3:36pm On Jul 28, 2019 |
This doesn’t have anything to do with your application. I used my marital name when I applied to WES for evaluation and my certificate carries my maiden name. My report is out now and it didn’t affect it one bit since both my marital and maiden name has been quoted in my express entry submission pomaj: |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Richness1104: 4:48am On Jul 26, 2019 |
Congratulations to you on securing your ppr. The journey is really for the faint at heart. We also appreciate your courage in giving us your story as the chairman of the silent reader association  .I’ll be awarding you 4/10 for a great attempt. Canada will favour you[quote author=capsule post=80602735]My Short story. I am very happy to be a part of this great e-family, with the level of selflessness exhibited here in one way or the other, I am amazed. I am more of a promoted silent reader My Timeline. 1 Like |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Richness1104: 4:37am On Jul 26, 2019 |
POF cannot be borrowed funds. It is supposed to be funds without any encumbrance. You can however keep it in your account or invest it throughout the process oyatospecial: 1 Like |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Richness1104: 4:29am On Jul 26, 2019 |
Congratulations to you and your family. We truly understand the mix up in the date but I will gladly mix up the century too. You only gave us the timeline too. So I will rate this 2/10 for the attempt. Please we can’t afford to skip the detailed description of our PPR journey, a lot of people have benefited immensely from it. This was what I met on this thread in part 4 and it helped me throughout the process. When I read through applicant’s PPR story, I keep a screenshot of important details and used it when submitting my application [quote author=opella post=80598117]It's COPR My Timeline. IELTS - July 20, 2018 - L8.R8.5 S8.5 W7.0 Spouse - L6.R7.5.S7.W6.5 ECA - December 12, 2019 EE Cut off Draw - 442 CRS - 447 NOC - 4031(NYSC) ITA - December 12, 2018 AOR - January 22nd, 2019 MEP/BIL - March 1, 2019 Biometrics completed - March 4th, 2019. Ist Ghost update - June 8, 2019. 2nd Ghost update - June 9, 2019 Mailed Ralph, he replied that Criminality passed and Eligibility and Security checks have not been initiated - June 11, 2019. 3rd Ghost update - June 18, 2019 PPR mail - June 19, 2019 COPR - July 23,2019 VO - Ottawa Family of 4.[/quote] 3 Likes |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Richness1104: 7:10pm On Jul 24, 2019 |
In my sincere opinion, test Centre gimmicks is same by having a stringent marking scheme. However, with a well prepared candidate, failure is not an option. Just take time to prepare and be very certain that you are ready to give it a shot. Euchi: 2 Likes |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Richness1104: 6:59pm On Jul 24, 2019 |
I don’t understand this response. You mean an applicant doesn’t need a minimum of 8777 to have a high CRS Stencil: |
| Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by Richness1104: 8:18pm On Jul 23, 2019 |
You will raise a bank cheque for this in favour of British Council Lagos. You will need your original TRF and a copy of your international passport Abk2019: |
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