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Canadahelper:
Wanted to add my 2cents on this racism issue . I’ve lived in Canada for close to 7years and in three different cities .

Are there individuals who are racist ? Absolutely. But the reality is they’re very irrelevant, sure you may have someone on the bus make a rude comment (although this has never happened to me) but really does that stop you getting a job or earning a living ? The answer is no

My advice is come here with an open mind.Its one of the biggest keys to success . Too often I see our naij folks come here and only stick to naij folks perhaps for fear of racism . This is the wrong approach , a lot of opportunities I’ve had some of which are life changing have come from networking with Non Nigerians and Non Africans .. and the funny thing on several occasions I’ve been asked why nigerians sometimes don’t like to interact and socialize with non nigerians .. you can imagine we are complaining of racism and yet we are the ones refusing to interact with other people

In fact I know people whose first interaction with a non nigerian is at a job interview and of course they mess up . people need to realize when employers mention communication skills it’s really not just whether you can speak English , it’s also does this person key in on certain jokes and how social will this person be if hired. To buttress this point , my very first internship I had the typical nigerian mentality of go to work , work hard and mind my business . At the end of the internship , my boss had to do an evaluation , he was full of praise BUT the only area of improvement he noted was “keeping to myself / not socializing enough “ .He was the one who told me here in canada you need to open minded and social because promotions and all aren’t necessarily based on who works the hardest but rather who is liked the most .

I know I digress a bit from racism but point being let’s all be open minded

I absolutely agree with you.

geebaby10:
Thank you for this. You just opened an angle that I had not considered yet. We can have the baby and then leave! At what age can the baby travel. It will be a short flight to Houston. I know from Toronto its about three hours? Let me find out about this. Thanks.

Fortissimo thank you as well.

Please while I am researching and cracking my brain all suggestions are welcome.

This should be your best bet. Most airlines can fly a week old baby.

Zeewirld:
Good afternoon, Is it possible to just do a soft landing in Canada after getting the migration documents and return back to Nigeria before final departure to Canada let say in 2 years time?

Simple answer? Yes.

Just don't apply for any benefits during the 2 year period.

mamacajah:
@Geebaby10, in addition to this advise, which I concur with, I would suggest you pick Alberta. There is a RCCG church in Calgary , and from what I know in USA, those places are always ready to support fellow nigerians on birth and delivery. I can even give you contacts there. 7-10 days after delivery, fly to your family in US. Even some people who give birth in US, go to deliver in one location and come back to their family base becos of cost options, how much more, in your case. Also, I am not sure how true this is, but I was told if you have an american child, the child can not have canadian citizenship. that is there is canadian-americn dual nationality but no canadian-american nationality ...I stand to be corrected...

Hope this helps in your decision making..wow..that child is so blessed... even while in the uterus, strangers are helping out already....it will always be a great life for your child, never lacking help when needed and favour all the days of the child's life.

Not true.

Fortissimo502:
Child is a US citizen. Visa (ETA sef) not required. Can be stamped in for 6 months as a visitor and extended inland till the PR process is complete. Life ain't that hard when you got the right passport.

You're very correct.

I would only worry if they were going back to Nigeria to have the baby. With a US passport, they can sponsor the child inland. A friend just went to the US from Canada to have her baby. She's back in Toronto now and in the process of sponsoring her son.

However, I honestly doubt if it's a more cost effective route. Except you find a really cheap hospital. Then again, having support during that time is very important.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

Stylequeen:
We will eventually. We just want to be able to visit at least for now.

Are you saying it's impossible to visit except we relocate permanently?

This is interesting. I don't know whether to try or not.

By all means, please apply. Every case is different. Just take your time to write a convincing purpose of travel letter. Stress on the ties you have in Nigeria.

Stylequeen:
Thank you for the response @justwise. I really appreciate. I have a copy of his PR card and data page of his passport. I also have loads of pictures we took in the US and here in Nigeria so not a problem.

I'll be paying for the trip so I"ll be using my own documents to support the application. Do I need a letter of invitation from him?

Also what kind of documentation do I need from my daughter's school? A letter of introduction? Do i need to give them a guide on what the letter should contain?

Thanks a lot.

A friend was in that boat and was denied TRV severally with a reason that she had "immigrant intent" cos of the husband's status.

Have you considered going through the spousal route?

1mlo:
Thank you, I will send you a private message. God bless you.

x

I tried responding but it didn't deliver.

'^^^ He say na "heavily congratulating..."

Very hungry mofos. Robbers/beggars in suit.

1mlo:
I need help, guys. Please someone should reply my post or send me PM regarding my question.

Has anyone got PPR with USA VISA / HAVING AMERICAN KID(S)

I have some doubts that I would appreciate if I could talk to someone.

Thank you in advance.

What do you want to know? I may be able to help.

Onequietgirl:
Could you please help with more info about and directions on finding my way to this school?

It's inside Abraham Adesanya estate, very close to the Anglican Church.

pauloverdi:
I've been in Canada since September. And the picture I sent was also taken in Canada. I took it at a staples store here in bc and paid for express delivery via Canada post to avoid delays.. The delay is so annoying. Is it advisable I contact Them?

When did they receive the new photos?

Note that it will take another 6-8weeks after receipt of new photos for your PR card to be approved and mailed out.

Iyamefa:
You people should see what cold has caused. As the double digit negatives continue to harass us in Ontario, I had to do what I have never done before today.
I brought out salad from the fridge so I can quickly have some and head out. Salad had small small snowlike ice all up inside. Fridge o, not freezer. I left it out for almost an hour to get to room temperature but it was still cold! How will I eat cold food inside this cold? I had no choice than to microwave the salad

Inside house still cold?

czaratwork:
Good question.

That's the rave of the moment field in IT. Companies want to make informed decision based on the analysis of the big data they have within the organisation.

The role of the data analyst is to analyse such data and present to managament to help them know which product line to close down and which to channel their resources to for profit optimization.

That's the technology facebook deploys to tell you which of your posts has the highest number of likes. There are known tools to do the analysis for you. My Inlaw who is an IT person and knows how crazy i was about ITSEC showed me a demo on how data is analysed using a dummy data from the product he markets in Nigeria and told me that i have to think about this field as it is emerging and there are opportunities in it. That did not disuade me from my ITSEC dream.

I had always wanted to do a masters in ITSEC but I am not sure anymore having been on ground and studied the market here. I am having a rethink.

The good thing is that you dont have to have an IT background to do well in this field. Finance, Statistics, Mathematics people are also in it. Once you have analytical skills, you are good to go. You also have to have presentation skills like powerpoint and be a super user of excel to thrive in this field.

Lets see how it goes.

How did I miss this?

Good job. Been researching that field and it does look quite interesting. Thanks alot.

vcole:
@sleekchic, I live in Calgary and thus far haven't experienced any racism. Having had experiences in the states and UK, in comparison, Canada isn't racist by nature. There may be a few bad eggs here and there but I haven't met any yet. Caucasians and non Caucasians sit by me on the bus or train all the time.
Cost of living. Rent 1200. Cable+internet 95.Cell phone 75(plan + mobile phone payment).Car insurance 165.Fuel 120.Childcare 820.Grocery 300-500.
P.S. family of 4 with 2 kids; 1 toddler, 1 infant. Grocery - walmart or superstore or sobeys. No African store.

Is the cell phone plan for one adult?

sleekchic:
Thanks for your comments. I asked this because I got a lil scared when a friend over there was telling me how some white people won't want to sit beside you on the bus. I mean, it's fine if they don't want to sit beside me because I'm black as long as it doesn't turn to anything violent. They can keep standing.

Thanks again. I feel a little better. I think I shouldn't pay any mind to it so that it won't be all I see when I get there.

This wouldn't bother me. I kuku need space to lounge.

czaratwork:
please which school is best for big data/data analytics (MSc)?

Would love to know too. How's that field by the way?

salford1:
Starting off in a neighborhood like this is a no go. The area comes alive at night.

Even though it's cheap to live there, but do you like the idea of your house or car being burgled by parents and their underage kids (minor) while you are away, or do you like the idea of girls approaching you at night for weeds/drugs or sex for money. Do you want your kids picking up used needles in the nearby playground? lol

Infrastructure is similar to what you would find anywhere in Canada, but crime rate is high. The area is North Central Regina. Most cities have similar areas or equivalent. abeg make we no dey look for cheap things in Canada o. Cheap things are cheap for a reason.

On a side note, prostitution is ilegal in Canada (ilegal to buy but okay to sell). Meaning if one gets caught, the seller would be let go but buyer would be prosecuted, then bye bye to citizenship. Weed would become legal in Canada next july anyway. The goverment want to take control of the highly profitable weed business.lol

Please what are they buying and selling? I don't understand.

salford1:
Driving through the ajegunle of Regina. Its -17 but with the wind, feels like -26. We have so far enjoyed a warm december until it started dropping low about 2days ago.

See as AJ be like Ikoyi.

favourmic:
i can never never bath for my daughter incase if i have one talkless of letting someone take their bath, i cant allow anyone sleep beside my daughter unless their mother of sister is around....


back to the OP you have to separate them and let go what if the boy is the girl elder brother? so many things is happen in the world

Will your wife bath your son?

You have paedophilic tendencies. Watch it.

lionlee216:
Seems like I'll be visiting nigeria soon with my wife during my next holiday..

What is the procedure for getting a nigerian visa on a US passport?

TWoods, do you have any message to send to our leaders or you need african food? My departure will be from JFK and You live in NJ
Lagosismyhome

No need for visa. Just send an email to oa@nigeriaimmigration.gov.ng for approval for visa on arrival. She will get Naija visa stamped on her passport by Naija immigration on arrival. Last time I did, it was $200.

^^^ I don't even know why I'm reeling with laughter at your narrative.

I'm sorry dude. No advice from me.

primeson1:
Hi,

I am still an Affiliate of ACCA, passed exams in Aug 2015 so i have till Aug 2018 before I can become a full member ( 3 years).

Right now ACCA has delisted me as I didn't pay subscription this year. I intend paying next year to coincide with my full membership status.

My AOR is dec4, what do you advise I do? Should I wait till i land in canada before beginning the conversion process or can an afilliate status suffice?

From the little i know, one has to be a full ACCA member to benefit from the conversion to CPA.

staronthemoon:
Vancouver is expensive. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartmet is $2000. The average rent in cities outside of Vancouver in the lower mainland are more affordable but they are typically higher than what can be found in towns/cities in the praries (Alberta, Saskatchewan & Manitoba) and Atlantic provinces (Nee Brunswick, PEI & Nova Scotia). Many people commute from the surrounding areas to Vancouver for work. There are job opportunities in BC but not as much as Ontario(specifically Toronto & Ottawa) and Alberta for English speakers. Additionally salaries tend to be a little lower in BC than other provinces.

The weather in BC is not as extreme. The coldest it ever got when I was living in South Western BC was -10°C. It hardly ever snows either. There aren't as many black people per capita in BC compared to the prairies, Ontario and Quebec so it is easier to feel homesick.

Interesting. Thanks for the insight.

staronthemoon:
Hello Everyone.

I recently just found this thread. I have lived in BC, Manitoba and Ontario so if you have any questions relating to those provinces, I may be able to answer them.

You are most welcome here. Your wealth of knowledge will be of immense help to us. Please stick around.

I haven't read much about BC. Not many people go there. How was it living there? Is it as expensive as people make it out to be? Are there job opportunities?

Chukason1:
Is the $650 per annual or monthly??

Ok, this made me laugh.

This woman's dress sense though!

And no. The Christmas deco wasn't bad. Not everyone likes glittery Christmas trees jare.

alwaysvik:
I have not heard that WES accepts Statement of Result. The certificate remains your best bet. Make effort to obtain it if you can. Good luck.

Just saying, but questions like this stand a better chance of getting answers quickly on the FSW/EE thread.

WES accepts statement of result.

Tspice2015:
Hello, does this rule apply to all provinces or just Ontario?

Thank you.

I only know of Ontario.

Oyin15:
@Virt my son is going to be 6 this December and he was allowed to go to grade 1 in September. I live in Ontario also

Correct.

Virt:
Hello Landed seniors,

My question is with regards to schooling for kids in Canada. I understand that their elementary school calendar starts from 1st Sept to 30th June every year (based on Ontario education website), and Grade 1 is for 6year olds, but my son will only clock 6years a month plus after the resumption of the school session, that is Oct 22nd. Would they consider him for Grade 1 by that school session? or he will lose a year just because of a difference of one month.

I'll appreciate your valid contribitions.

Thanks.

He will be allowed to start grade 1. As long as he turns 6 before or on the 31st of December of same year.