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hollaugo: Hello House. Great Forum for the FSW program. I only learnt of the program on monday, I have so far initiated the sending of my transcript to WES for validation. tried registering for IELTS unfortunately closest date is the 2nd of August in Abuja. Ill have to settle for that. My question is as regards two issues:

1. Birth Certificate - is it required
2. What is the deadline for application and about the settlement funds what is the actual amount required and can i just deposit it at once (must it be a dorm account)

Thanks guys.

What is your intended eligible occupation?

1. VERY required - this is a singular reason for rejection of many applications. Affidavit does not suffice in FSWP application.

2. The program runs between May 1st,2014 through to April 30th,2015. However there are caps for each eligible occupation presently pegged at 1,000 subject to a maximum of 25,000.

The required amount is dependent on your family size. You can read more here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/funds.asp

Well,it is permitted at this stage to "deposit it at once" but you might (most times they do) be required to send a 12 month historical transaction of your bank statement.So be careful not to borrow this fund just to meet the requirement. It is expected that this fund will be available to you in liquid form at anytime during the processing of your application.

suxes2005: Hello guys,

Do a HND holder send degree from his ND and HND to WES for evaluation
or the HND is alone?

SHALOM

This question has been asked and answered on here,take a moment to read back.It will answer your question and enlighten you more on those who have gone through that route.

Hotstepper: Hello, hope everyone is fine. Please is c of o considered as part of proof of fund? And do 1 attach bank statements for past months or just a document to show u have that money. Also, Do one need to do background declaration for 6 months daughter? I can only see where it says for dependents over 18

C of O is not acceptable as proof of settlement fund. You can attach bank statement showing the appropriate unencumbered fund for the past month (can be for the past days too) prior to your application.

Background declaration is for dependents from 18 years and above.

ANBAKO: What if the passport of any of my dependents (Son) is expiring in January 2015? Do they need to apply for another passport before I can submit my application?

That is fine as long as you are not submitting an expired passport at the time of your application.

Meritl: Oga Solo. I don dae plan marriage levels o. Gotta arrange something between now and August ending. Can't believe I'm coming back facing your suggestion. My Uncle just suggested similar solution.

A registry will be ok. Right?

Yes,that is fine. Congratulations in advance!

Eni23: Hi,

I applied for NOC 1112 category this year. I send my application sometime before the 16th of May 2014 and they still haven't send me an answer.
From what I can the GAP for this category is filling up quickly.

Can anyone that has applied for the same category tell me if they have got an answer yet and what to expect?

Thank you,

Eni

Application received around May 7th and 8th are currently being processed by CIO of the CIC. You should get the status of your application in the next few weeks.

unibadan: Hello all,

My international passport expires May 2015. Is it advisable for me to renew my passport now despite the fact that i still have 9 months to expiry date if am to send all my documents in September.

If i am to renew it now, will be acceptable for renewal since the cut off for renewal is 6 months.

Kindly advise.
Thank you.

You don't have to renew it before sending in your application. Your application is treated as valid as at the date of receipt.

You can however make arrangement to renew the passport once your application has been forwarded.

damkollins: Funny with barely 20 updates!
Cheers.

yes funny but I suspect they are giving hope to everyone that they are working assiduously.

Meritl: Please let it be at this rate o!!!!!! People like us still dae arrange documents;most especially now that Oga Solomonwis has said I should get married to my babe.
Thank God o, while I gather my partners doc. Her IELTS is for August 16th.

I am positive you will meet the deadline if your occupation is not listed as one of the below:

1. 1112 Financial and investment analysts

2. 2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers

folaonhigh: Pls this noc 6411 sales and account representatives-wholesale trade(non tecnical) is it going to be availiable next year? And this is my job description preseller. Should it be related to sales rep for to be accepted?

No one can say precisely if your occupation will be listed next year as listed occupations are determined by a number of factors,the most important determinant which is the need for skilled worker in that field in Canada.

Also note that there will be an introduction of a new system called "Express Entry" similar to what you have with the Australian immigration system from January 2015.

The main duties of your occupation is listed here http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2011/QuickSearch.aspx?val65=6411
You can read through to understand what your work reference should include if you work in that field and have the experience as stated/listed.

ANBAKO: Solo, Thanks for your response above but unfortunately this has not answered my question.
What is the format for translation?
Does it require official stamp, signature, address, contact details of translator?
Does it require copy of translator's certification?
Who can translate the certificate? Certified translator or any competent person (with sworn affidavit)?
Do I need to notarize it? or just an affidavit will do?

The reason why I am asking these questions is because i want to save some money on translation (close to 50k) and it is only possible if what is required is just a translation from a competent person (schoolmates/friends)with sworn affidavit.

I need serious enlightenment on this.

I don't have experience in translation of documents except of course with those embassies who have official translators in Nigeria but I do know there are official translators around Ikeja high court in Lagos.

Maybe others in the thread can help out. You can also read up on the threads relating to this on NL (Germany,Ukraine,Norway,etc).

ferdimako: So little...IELTS issues or no more canny interest?

Of course applications received are much more than this. There are many unprocessed applications.

UPDATE!!!

Total received toward the overall cap: 505 of 25,000

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/complete-applications.asp

ANBAKO: House, I ran into a lil' confusion per form IMM5996E. Do I and my spouse need to complete separate forms? or do we jointly need to complete a form?

Separate forms,one for each.

ANBAKO: House, I have 6 document in a language other than English and French. What are the requirements for translating document to English Language? Can anyone apart from family members translate it? Must be translator be Certified? This is because I have friends who can translate the document correctly but they are not Certified Translators.
Kindly advise!!!

Below is the excerpt from CIC website on translation.

Translation of documents

Any document that is not in English or French must be accompanied by:

the English or French translation; and
an affidavit from the person who completed the translation; and
a certified copy of the original document.
Note: An affidavit is a document on which the translator has sworn, in the presence of a commissioner authorized to administer oaths in the country in which the translator is living, that the contents of their translation are a true translation and representation of the contents of the original document. Translators who are certified members in good standing of one of the provincial or territorial organizations of translators and interpreters of Canada do not need to supply an affidavit.

Important information. Translations by family members are not acceptable.

Please go to ikeja (if you are in Lagos).There are translators around ikeja high court who would also notarize the translated documents for a fee.

iykedare: By this you mean that I can just send my pgd and leave out the Hnd since my highest educational qualification is the pgd?

Yes,for now as you don't have as much time on your side.

tejuyussuff: Pls dear nairalander my family is applying for a family visit visa in uk my husband is working with fed. Min of defence and we av gotten all our necessary document. And we are going to submitt nextweek. Pls are we submitting all our application together or differently cos my husband doc. Is backing I and my son. Secondly pls though my brother in law is sponsoring us how much can we av in our bank statement.

1. Your application is to be submitted together as a family.

2. As you are adults embarking on a trip with your family,your personal circumstances will be under scrutiny to ascertain whether you merit the visa or not. Your in-law being a sponsor will not cover your personal circumstances from being scrutinized so it is advisable you ensure you have all the necessary documentation/proof to show you will not be a public charge.

Please post your questions here for better advise https://www.nairaland.com/823855/general-uk-visa-enquiries-part/189

folaonhigh: Hello nairaland, i have some question to ask.
1 if i send my transcript to WES, will i recieve mail or email of the evalaution or will it be sent to Fwsp or will the evaluation be with Wes for futre us?so that in case i want to use it in future.
2. I work as a preseller with Nbc maker of coke, through an agency(contract). It is more like sales representative. Should categories the preseller job description as sales representative?
3 where can i do my IELTS?What is the level with whict to prepare?

1.Your educational institution is supposed to send your transcripts to WES DIRECTLY at your request. Prior to this you must have registered on WES' website and obtained a reference number which has to be quoted on all correspondences between you and WES. You can track the progress of your evaluation on your application portal. Once evaluation is concluded,you will be sent your ECA result via regular post mail (except you opt for international express courier service which will cost you extra money). You will also be able to access your result online. Your evaluation result will be with WES for years and you can ask for upgrade for whatever purpose in the future.

2.You cannot change your job title. Apply under the same job title as it is now.However,you need to ensure your work reference(s) state your main duties and they align with the main duties of your eligible occupation.

3. Please approach the British Council office on details of how and where to register for IELTS. https://ielts.britishcouncil.org/

Meritl: Oga Solo see as you just dae talk marriage like say na beans!!!!! Chaii.

It is not anything too difficult once you are psychologically and spiritually prepared. When you get to Canada the burden will be light,two heads are better than one you know.

Meritl: Thanks Technolee.
But I'm going to use the Commonlaw partner option. Gurus please "helep me".

Get married to her! Common law partner/arrangement is alien to our culture.If CIO Nova Scotia doesn't know this,the Accra Visa Office Know this much. You will have a whole lot to prove.

It is as good as going to a customary court for marriage even though it is not the same.

yomfad: Dear Solomonwise, i have just made payment for my Bsc to be evaluated by WES before i saw FAQ about required documents from Nigeria where it was stated as follow :

Question "I was exempted from part of my program (e.g. year 1) due to prior study completed. Do I need to provide transcripts for all prior study as well?

Answer "Yes. WES will require academic transcripts for all study leading to your qualification, including prior study that granted you study exemptions. WES will not issue an evaluation report that does not include a complete record of your study.

In my case, i did direct entry to 200 level for my Bsc. i did not indicate this when filling WES form online because i was thinking that i will be evaluated base on higher qualification. please what can i do now?

Please include your transcripts leading to the award of your Bsc and the certificate/educational qualification that earned you the direct entry. You don't need to ask your first educational institution to forward your transcripts directly. Just include the certificate/results that earned you the Bsc in the documents to be forwarded to WES.

unibadan: I am at a cross road. With the score of IELTS to be 18, Education is 23, Experience is 15, Age, 12. This gives a total of 68. a point higher than 67. Will there be a slim chance for me to be selected for the score of 68 without asking my wife to do IELTS for additional 5 point.

What you need to scale the hurdle is 67 points. Even if you score 100 points,you are at no advantage over the person who score 67.

So,there is no need adding more to the points once you calculate your point well enough and you cross reference the calculation.

Ekpekus1: Hello,

Pls I need some clarifications:
Is a bank statement required when apply?

Is there any medic that applied? If yes, who did your ECA evaluation?

Thanks in anticipation

Please read through the thread. This has been discussed over and over. You stand to benefit more reading the thread and gaining from other people's experiences.

borgyv: hi, can somebody give me advice:

I have been working as purchasing manager for ten years of a retail company that is registered/owned bt my husband. I have Masters in Business administration and my ielts is average 7.5. I have submitted to WES my credentials waiting for their assessment. The recent changes in fswp encouraged me to apply because purchasing manager is in the noc list but on one hand i am skeptical since the company i am working for is owned by my husband and the noc description for purchasing manager say, may be employed in private and public sector, period, it didnt say maybe self-employed unlike in othe noc job like in advertising. so my question is:

1.would you advise me to still apply in fswp?
2.if yes,what documents should i submit? I was thinking of reference from suppliers, but how could I show compensation? Does my husband need to make the job description/reference, technically it is not self-declared right?
3.do you kow for anyone similar to my case that has been approved?

I hope you could guide me.

Working in a family business leaves you to no disadvantage. You must however treat your work/relationship on the job as an employer-employee relationship. Working relationship must be defined and documented. Appointment letters,promotion letters,annual leave,pay stub/pay slips,confirmation letter,etc must be professionally documented as request may be made of them in the future.

1. Yes,you can for FSWP.

2. You don't need work reference from suppliers as you are not applying as self employed applicant. Like I stated earlier,your relationship with your husband's company must be formally documented just like every employees. Work reference must be provided like every employees. Bottomline,treat your relationship with the company as an employer-employee relationship.

3. Everybody applied as an employee of a company not minding who the promoters of the companies are. Few people apply as self-employed and the scrutiny with which their applications were subjected to is much more than a "skilled worker" employed by a company.

iykedare: Hi guys, i need your opinion on this. Will I be eligible to apply for PR after a two year pgd program in civil engineering . Secondly what are my chances of getting a job there(Canada) with the pgd in civil engineering obtained in Canada. Can i work while I school?


Solomonwis and co,kindly help

You will be eligible to apply after 2 years if you meet certain stipulated conditions/requirement. I should let you know your eligibility is dependent on the ever changing and dynamic immigration law of Canada and the need for your skills/expertise at the time.

Securing a job as a student is not a too hard nut to crack but you must ensure not go work outside of the stipulated time limit.

olasalamis: Good evening guys, i need adequate information about my concerns as stated below?

1. I have worked for close to 10 years in 3 different organisations, my question is do i have to get letters from all the employers stating my job functions and a lot of other things or do i have to just get a letter from the employer i have matching job description according to the NOC

2. Can i submit double application i.e my wife and i separately to increase our chances. We both have jobs that are under the NOC list

3. Once you are granted the visa, what will be the duration of the visa in the first instance and what is usually the latest date of entry into Canada or must i go immediately

1. It is advisable to provide all the work references from all the organisation you've worked for in the last 10 years. Even though the work reference relating to your eligible occupation is most important,the other work references will increase your score point under work experience if within the last 10 years.

2. Yes,you can submit separate applications but before the issuance of your visas (if both application is positively considered),one of you will be asked to withdraw the application for the other.

3.Once you are granted visa,you CANNOT stay within the country beyond the expiration date of your medical result as the principal applicant.

tunamost: plz I'm a fresh graduate in Nigeria with no job experience and I have a B.tech in Biochemistry...I wish to immigrate to canada having looked @ those skills listed above I don't see where my field fits in...plz is there another way I can immigrate to canda bcuz it seems this package is for the higly skilled and experienced...I await your response.

You are referring to last year post. Here are the new eligible occupations (50 in number):

Eligible occupation
(by National Occupational Classification [NOC] code) Number of complete applications counted towards the 1,000 sub-cap Footnote 1
0013 Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services 3
0015 Senior managers – trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c. –
0111 Financial managers 19
0112 Human resources managers 2
0113 Purchasing managers 3
0121 Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers –
0311 Managers in health care 1
0711 Construction managers 2
0712 Home building and renovation managers –
0811 Managers in natural resources production and fishing –
0911 Manufacturing managers 1
1111 Financial auditors and accountants 16
1112 Financial and investment analysts 115
1113 Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers –
1114 Other financial officers 3
1123 Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations 4
1212 Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers 1
1224 Property administrators –
2113 Geoscientists and oceanographers 2
2131 Civil engineers 20
2132 Mechanical engineers 29
2133 Electrical and electronics engineers 11
2145 Petroleum engineers –
2171 Information systems analysts and consultants 28
2172 Database analysts and data administrators 4
2173 Software engineers and designers 52
2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers 123
2232 Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians –
2234 Construction estimators 1
2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians 2
2243 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics 2
2263 Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety 2
2281 Computer network technicians 22
3011 Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors –
3012 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses 5
3111 Specialist physicians –
3112 General practitioners and family physicians –
3132 Dietitians and nutritionists –
3141 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists 1
3142 Physiotherapists 11
3143 Occupational Therapists 1
3214 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists –
3215 Medical Radiation Technologists –
3216 Medical Sonographers –
3233 Licensed practical nurses –
3234 Paramedical occupations –
4011 University professors and lecturers 4
4151 Psychologists 1
4214 Early childhood educators and assistants –
5125 Translators, terminologists and interpreters –

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/complete-applications.asp

You need to read more on the offficial website to be sure you have the required minimum score point of 67. You can answer the following questions to be able to ascertain if you meet the requirements:

1. What is your age?

2. How many years of work experience have you in your chosen field.

3. In what field/discipline is your work experience in?

4. What is your highest educational qualification(s)?

5. Have you attempted to write an English/French Language proficiency tests such as IELTS/TEF?

6. Do you have any relative in Canada? What is your relationship to this relative if any?

7. Did you at any time study in Canada?

8. Are you married? Can your spouse show/prove her language proficiency in English/French by writing IELTS/TEF?

9. Did your spouse study in Canada?

10. Can you provide proof that you have a settlement fund of a minimum of CAD$12,000(approximate) when required?

If you can provide answers to the above,then we should be able to assess your eligibility.

Meritl: Quite true. But the guy may have some things he'll want to relate with you. Safety though.

Well like I mentioned, event on this forum in the recent past has not encouraged such private communication.

[quote author=sho_papa]Hello House pls i need ielts practice tutorials too my email is shollygee@yahoo.com. Also i need clarification with my diploma, i hold an advanced diploma in electrical engineering(city and guilds of london institute).My concern is that city and guilds dont usally issue transcript of academic records though they will confirm that your diploma was issued by them. Will WES evaluate my certificate given this situation. Has anybody had a WES evaluation with any city and guilds diploma?[/quote]If it is anything that other members stand to benefit from,i'd rather you ask here openly.If otherwise,please you can go to my profile and send me a mail through nairaland.

iykedare: Solomonwis

I need your opinion. I have national diploma. Higher national diploma and post graduate diploma. Do i just send d hnd and pgd? I dont have the OND with me and getting it will take a lot of time.

Yes you can send your highest educational qualification for evaluation. You don't necessarily have to send your OND qualification. As a matter of fact,the higher your educational qualification,the higher your score points under education.

Ebenete: Hello Solo. Please I need to ask you some private questions and may please need your phone number so that I call for better verification.

Please my email address is osazeseb@yahoo.co.uk
You may drop your number in this email and I'll place a call across to you. Thanks.

Event on this forum in the past does not and cannot encourage private chat/conversation if you have been an ardent follower before the hackers strucked. Besides,it does not encourage continuity as well as enlightenment which the thread is meant for.

I would therefore implore you to ask the questions here and conceal as much personal details as possible so others can learn.

I do hope you understand.

Ebenete: Hello House. I just got my WES verification in a white envelope. Can I open it, or just leave it inside and submit it sealed.

The envelope contains 2 ECA results,one is for you and the other is to be sent along with your application.So,you need to open the envelope.

technolee: My members, do I need a police clearance certificate for myself alone or it includes my family members too? I don't seem to understand the instruction here because none of them would be going to Canada with me.

You need PCC for everyone (spouse,children and adopted children above the age of 18 years) whether they are accompanying you to Canada or not.