godG:
Good People,

Honest question, please: what do you guys think of healthcare in this our Canada o? I can't believe the only time I can see a doctor ASAP is in the case of an emergency. Or go to a walk-in clinic! So much for free health care o! Do you guys have a way around this or I just have to wait noni? Ẹ dákun.

Are there like private clinics? My health insurance in the US is very good and I don't have to wait to see a doctor. I am not feeling this gbogbogbo healthcare o.

For minor health problems (flu symptoms, immunizations, minor infections etc) I go to walk-in clinics if I can't wait to see my family Dr. I usually find the less busy ones near me, with less wait times.

If serious/emergency, I'd go to the ER. You will be attended to according to the severity of your illness. Heard the ERs are not busy these days though (people don dey fear hospitals), so you should be seen fairly quickly.

Speedy recovery.

Amanda4life:

But I heard its a lonely place

How do u cope with boring social life

Same way you cope with it in Nigeria.

Amanda4life:
PLEASE SIRB, MA
DO U HAVE ANY REGRETS LEAVING NIGERIA.
PLEASE BE HONEST

NEVER.

godG:

Informative video. Check your IG DM for feedback. This is me shooting my shot o. **clears throat***

Issa goal!

mamatea:
I would assume you would be required to provide records to that effect. Rape - police record, sperm donation - hospital records, immaculate conception - records of crucifixion and resurrection.

mamatea:
I applied with my child as a single parent. I was asked for and presented the following:

1. To get a Nigerian passport, she would be required to present court affidavit that the child is born out of wedlock along with a signed letter from the child's father permitting her to apply for an international passport on behalf of the child.

2. Whether the child has a different surname or the same as hers, IRCC would require her to provide a signed and notarized form stating that the father consents to the permanent residency application along with the information page of the father's passport.

3. I was also asked by AOR to state the nature of my relationship with my child's father. It is very important for her to point out, if asked, that she has never lived with the child's father as Canada considers that too as long as it's true.

Wow! That's a lot. Thanks for the clarification.

Just wondering. . . What happens if a woman really doesn't know the father of her child? Rape? Sperm donation? Immaculate conception?

Jalzy29:
My Fellow Nairalanders are you coming to Edmonton and need help with landing information, Job availability, renting a place send me a private message i am willing to help. If you are coming to anywhere in Alberta as well. I am more than happy to help as well.

Thank you!

Gifty28:
Gifty28(f): 3:17pm
Good afternoon everyone, for single moms who have gone through this process or for people who have ideas about this. (1) A friend wants to try this express entry process but she Just gave birth recently and isn’t with the baby’s father( she’s single not married) she wants to know how to go about it? She hasn’t collected her baby’s birth certificate yet and she wants to know if putting her surname on the certificate won’t have any issue with the immigration process concerning/asking about her baby’s dad??
(2) Will they ask for a consent letter from the child dad regardless of who’s surname is on the certificate? The guy isn’t in her life so she doesn’t want to even tell him anything about it, since it’s just her and her baby.
Pls so many responses will be appreciated �

Unfortunately, she will be required to submit a signed consent from the child's father approving of the child's relocation.

Divinegifts:
Enjoy beautiful British Columbia �
Pic 1: Burnaby, BC
Pic 2: Burnaby Mountain View

I've to come to BC. Heard how beautiful it is.

binghamm:

It's more out of boredom than anything else.

Okay

binghamm:

This una youtube videos no dey end. E be lyk say everybody wey go canada wey never do youtube video never start

Cheap/efficient internet and picturesque environment fuel the urge for these videos, more so when there is a financial gain.

Lovely pictures Selzsky. Love love the wide smooth roads and dreamy blue skies!

Road trip dey sweet for this country sha. Just load up your car with some food and snacks and drive away, making sure to stop in small small towns to take in the scenery. Amazing!

POTUSUK:
Thanks everyone for what you do. Arrived Canada yesterday and in self isolation now. It was a smooth but long flight.

Congrats on your landing!

PLSHELEP:
Good morning my people...

After 6 months of uncertainty from when I landed in February, finally got a good job and got a lease agreement.

Please help with leads on furniture bank around the Hamilton area in Ontario. I am exploring Kijiji and Facebook marketplace options already but any cheaper option is also welcome.

Please share leads.

Congratulations!!!

titiclassy:
Wait.. Let me be sure that we are referring to the samething, :

I am talking of discounted transport ticket purchase. If this is it then I am very very sure Sheridan, Humber, Seneca, Centennial has.

If this is different from subsidized bus passed, then pls ignore my comments

Do you mean the TTC discount for post secondary students? Where they pay $120 for monthly pass instead of $150?

Schools outside of the GTA/Ontario offer FREE bus passes to post secondary students.

titiclassy:
My conscience will not allow me to hold the testimony. It's been 18 months

Big congrats to you and your family!

This should be fun. Y'all, don't forget to keep this thread updated.

Cousiim:

Chief, what about a single person!

If you're frugal, you should be good with $1,000 per month.

koonleh:

thank you,
i am coming with a student visa, no husband,no relations
pls can i get an idea of price of one bedroom with other bills. am trying to see the financial implications to journey so i plan ahead. thank you

Sis, let me not sugar coat this thing; it's going to be very difficult.

Estimate of monthly bills;
Rent: $1,200 (2 bedroom basement, with utilities inclusive)
Groceries: $300
Before and After Sch Care: $1,200
Transportation: $120
Phone bills+internet: $100
Miscellaneous: $200

Total of $3,120 and this does not include the money needed for school and to settle in initially. Unfortunately, you won't be able to make this much working only 20hrs per week. It could be manageable if you were coming in as a PR, cos you will be eligible for some benefits and grants. So except you have some good savings. . . It's going to be financially, physically and mentally draining.

Is there a trusted family member or friend in Nigeria that you can keep your kids with? Your studies is just for one year, you'll be done before you know it. Kids are more resilient than we give them credit for. They'll join you once you finish your studies and have your post graduate work permit.

daks02:
Please anyone apply for visit visa for their parents in February and gotten response? We applied for my MIL since February and no response yet. Anyone heard anything yet?

I applied for an extension in Jan and got a response in June. You might want to call IRCC for an update.

oohunt:
The story of my return to Canada.

Hello all, you may know (or not know me). I started this thread 3 years ago when I wanted to understand what it was going to take to live in Canada. We had our soft landing in 2017 which I shared.

My friend's mom was on this flight. That journey was mad!

Congratulations and welcome home.

light099:

You're not in her mind.
Don't be a proxy bot, let her do the talking if she wishes to.

No. I'm not in her mind. Just wondering if she needs a reason to post pictures.

light099:

Cool thread.
Why are you posting all these pictures?

Eeermm. . . Does she need a reason to post pictures?

lastborn111:
Hello my everyone,

Please, I will like to find out, how I can secure an apartment in Saskatoon for my 14 days quarantine plan.

I have tried using AirBnB but am having some difficulties.

Please any advice, suggestion will be appreciated.
Thanks

What difficulties?

nomad26:

There was no hot meal on the flight, only a bag of snacks (water/coke/2 tangerines/2 chips/2 stroopwafels and a piece of cake). Snacks don't fill me so hunger almost killed me and I could barely see by the time we landed in Toronto. If you fly klm and you can pack your own food, please do.

Congrats on your 'hard' landing. Very informative post. Well done.

Not many people realize they can travel with cooked food. Yes, you can. I always do. If any officer asks, just tell them you have dietary restrictions and they won't bother you. My suggestion is to use 'coolers' that retain heat for up to 24 hrs. Make sure to add your favourite snacks and. . . enjoy your flight.

oginnite:

What if the Volunteer Job is a paid volunteer. You get paid for 3years for volunteering. take for example Npower that was teaching for three years and paid for those 3years of service..... Any clue to that?

If it's in a relevant NOC and it's paid, then it should count towards express entry points.

Volunteer experience can count towards work experience on your resume but it won't count for express entry.

For any job experience to be considered for points under express entry, it has to be paid.

Lajiniran:
While I am eager to process Canada immigration, I am becoming sceptical cos all the jobs people are getting are not in the areas of my study. I have a Masters Degree in History and Strategic studies.

Where exactly will I fit into in the Canadian workforce?

All career has been Engrs and IT etc.... Do I have to become a technologist or engineer to have a career in Canada? And I don't want to get stucked with petty non professional jobs that is below Blues collar in any form. Thank you

What job experience do you currently have?

rockstarB:
Hello people. I've started my journey to being a part of you guys here
I want a career change as soon as I land in Canada, because of that I have enrolled for an online public health course in a top USA university. Am I on the right track please? This course isn't quite cheap
Will the certificate be enough for me to kickstart something in the health line once I reach Canada? I mean like get a job, I can add one more certificate if need be.
Thank you guys

What's your background in? Public health jobs are highly competitive because the Canadian trained/licensed Drs and Nurses who are tired of in-patient care all want a piece of it and are usually the most suitable candidates for most of the roles. If there are still any positions left, there comes the Canadian trained Public Health professionals and Epidemiologists scrambling for them. What about immigrant health care professionals (Physicians, Dentists, Optometrists, Pharmacists, Nurses etc) who make MPH (Masters in Public Health) their last resort when they either do not want to pursue their licensing or just want a career change?

PH is pretty saturated with not so many jobs and having an expensive certificate from the US won't put you at any advantage. I'm not saying it's impossible cos their are always exceptions in every case. I'm saying you should weigh your options and make sure this is what you really want before you make such a huge investment.

If you just want something to kickstart a career in healthcare, then there's no need for that investment. Come into Canada and do a few weeks training for PSW, get a job and then work your way up. Good luck.