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imadebaby: I think it is not allowed to file in more dn I application. Is either ur wife is d deopendant or u are d expert.

well, as far as I know there's no penalty if both wife and husband decide to apply individually as principal applicants. In order not to jeopardize their chances, one of them would have to step it down for the other writing to CIC giving reason for that.

Just as I said earlier, it is not cost effective and therefore not advisable.

barinnbomi: ]Solomonwis

Yeah I guess so. Don't mind me just trying out my options is it possible for my wife and I to be principal applicants? I will apply with my wife as a dependant and my wife apply as the principal applicant and me a depedant.

It is very possible but in the end if both of you get selected as principal applicants, one person must drop the application for the other. To me, that is not cost effective. I still believe you stand a better chance than your wife.

barinnbomi: Solomonwis

America

Ok they should be fine with your declaration of both nationalities.

barinnbomi: Solomonwis

Thanks. My kids have dual citizenship and that qualifies them entry into Canada in your opinion, would you suggest I apply for them as Nigerians or.......... Although I indicated on the application that that they have dual citizenship and made copies of data pages of both passports.

So what do you suggest.

Do you mind telling the second nationality of your children?

For whatever reason,if you don't want to make that public,the focus is on you the principal applicant. You have done the right thing by declaring both nationalities of your children.

barinnbomi: Solomonwis

Many thanks. I only wanted a separate opinion that was why I asked the question. I will be the principal applicant, I already have my IELTS result, ECA by WES was 3 years Diploma and 1 year post graduate certificate. All other documents are available as contained in the checklist.

But what do you think will be the score for education based on WES evaluation. That will help me conclude on my self assessment. Based on my sincere assessment, I scored myself 72 with the assumption that my education score will be 21. What do you think.

It is good to be conservative with your score points...All you need is 67 points and with your conservative score points, you are far above that.You should score 22 with your post graduate certificate (I like the fact that you score yourself lower). Either 21 0r 22,you should be fine. I think you should waste no time in sending in your application as you have all that is needed for a positive assessment. Please do not hesitate to feedback the forum regarding the progress made, it will help a lot in encouraging prospective applicants.

barinnbomi: Solomonwis,

As always appreciate. The point is my evaluation by WES is 3 years diploma and 1 post graduate what does that qualify me for. I read civil engineering. My wife is now contemplating filling.

Like I said, she read electrical eng'g but it's not part of the listed occupation in the current scheme but what she does is inter-related to what was specified for computer engrs. So the question is. Should I processed to submit my application or allow my wife to file? I already have every document required.

The question should be what your score points will be rather than what it qualifies you for? The minimum educational requirement for FSWP is a Canadian diploma/or equivalence. You have a greater chance to be qualified and accepted as a civil engineer because only 50 complete applications have been received so far.

Your wife's qualification/work experience is eligible under 2147-Computer engineers (except software engineers/designers).

You both are qualified based on your (eligible) occupations but you have to factor in other selection factors into it such as your education (after you secure your ECA),Language(IELTS Score), work experience, Age, Arranged Employment and Adaptability.

when you consider whose point is higher, then you can make a choice as to who the principal applicant should be. However, based on the number of complete applications received for both occupations you stand a better chance than your wife.

barinnbomi: solomonwis

Appreciate your responses. can you please clarify 3 years diploma and 1 year post graduate evaluation done by WES. what can that be equated to?

my wifey is an electrical engr. but she feels she could qualify to apply as a computer engineer since her current responsibilities as a Telecom Engineer are captured under computer engineering. electrical has similarities with computer engineering. what is your take.

I would advise you forward your wife's credentials to WES for evaluation,only then will you know the canadian equivalence of her qualifications. I would however say her chances to be positively evaluated especially with her possessing a post graduate diploma will earn her 22 points under education.

I would say the prospect of her with work experience in telecom engineering in canada is high.judging from the eligible occupation list,canada needs more engineers and I won't be surprised if computer engineer is listed again in the 2014 to 2015 session.

Let her approach WES for credentials evaluation and they'd advise her what the canadian equivalence of her qualification is

FunW: I still have enquiries on WES.

I have submitted copies of my credentials to WES (this has also been acknowledged by them).

Kindly re-confirm the next step. Am i supposed to download the transcript request form and take it personally to my school?

You should ask your school to dispatch your transcripts to WES directly. I am sure your school has a procedure for the request for transcripts...Just follow the procedures and give them the address to dispatch the transcripts.

Damolux01: Is this program open every year? If yes, please, when is that of 2013/14? Thanks all!

fine your answers here https://www.nairaland.com/1279130/canadian-federal-skilled-worker-program-timelines/27

minaxconcept: i have issues with my transcript .ASUU is on strike ,i cant get my transcript .do anyone have any idea how this can be resolved?

I have always thought ASUU has got nothing to do with the issuance of transcripts.....Shouldn't that be the responsibility of Non-Academic Staff?

Which school did you grad from, maybe others who graduate from the same school can help out.

ifechukwukamso: 3 people. 2 adults and an under 18 child
1250 CAD precisely 197,875.97
Cheers

Oh that's ok then.

Congratulations!

ifechukwukamso: Dear Nairalander
For those still having doubts about GTB debit cards and any other nigerian payment card, my Gtb debit card was debited on 21st for close to 198k and CIC sent me a mail today that my application will be sent to visa office for further processing

As has been said in this forum repeatedly just load you card with enough Doe in excess of 200k and if possible test the card by buying something online and see if it works.if it does not call your bank and rectify the issue. It will be very painful if ones application is returned because of failed transaction which has happened to a handful of people

Wishing fellow Nairalander the best and praying for more good news in this forum. At least am 50% at rest now. God bless you all for keeping this forum going

The 198k is for how many people?

I am just thinking,could it be for 2 people {$1,100CAD}?if it is,then the exchange rate applied is way out of this world! That will make it almost N180 to $1CAD.

imadebaby: what of pension retirement funds cAN dat be proof of funds too?

Pension funds can qualify as proof of funds as long as you demonstrate that the fund is readily available/easily accessible to you. Pension funds must be unencumbered.

pjosysnet: Thnks so much my friend solomonwise. now if it is for a family of 5 how much am i lookoing at as our required proof of funds? thanks once again for ur reply.

you can get details about proof of funds here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/funds.asp

[quote author=vitaliano_araos]hi solomonwis,
thank you so much.

i got another question please.

proof of funds: my total asset declared in my financial statement is 23,000 canadian dollar, but my total cash at the bank is only 10k. the rest are my house and my car value. we are family of 4. is this enough as proof of fund? thanks[/quote]Required proof of funds for a family of 4 is $20,654CAD. please note that your car and properties does not qualify for proof of funds as proof of funds can only come in the form of
•cash
•documents that show property or capital payable to you (such as stocks, bonds, debentures, treasury bills, etc.) or
•documents that guarantee payment of a set amount of money, which are payable to you (such as bankers’ drafts, cheques, travellers’ cheques or money orders).

pjosysnet: Thanks so much solomonwise. Pls as d main person who is applying for it does it mean dat my wife who is my dependent will also do d IELST or just me alone? thank u.

Both you and your wife can write the IELTS test.

Your wife's Language test will earn you additional 5 points if she has a minimum of CLB level 4.

You can however decide not to include your spouse's language test if you meet the minimum required points of 67.

222rayo: Thanks Solomonwis,i check my work experience it does fall under the financial and business analyst.I want to be sure of my eligibility first before i start working towards next year.I intended doing my masters or ACCA there before i learnt about the FSWP.Please Solomon i need your advise and if you have list of affordable schools in Canada.

Queries relating to schooling in Canada can be posted here https://www.nairaland.com/1229480/travelling-canada-part-4/286

I know MUN to be one of the schools with the lowest tuition in Canada.

pjosysnet: Pls if i may ask, is it that one will have to do the ELTS test first before he or she can start to apply for federal skill work? pls kindly respond. thank u while waiting.

Yes you've got to write the IELTS test and get your educational qualifications assessed by an authorised body. Both can be done at about the same time.

jtopsy: Thanks Solomonwis,on a safe side, can i use maybe a "StanbicBank Naira Mastercard", i've got almost 2year Validation on that,the other that expires in 7months is USD.Your thought.
Thanks

Either the Naira Master card or the Dollar card is fine.

You need to be sure the Naira Master card is acceptable worldwide or the card is enabled for international transactions.

Since you have 2 years validity on the Naira Master Card, then it is better to make use of that (if your banker confirms it is enabled or international transactions)

jtopsy: Hi All,
my Credit card expires in 7months(Feb/14) time and i see a clause in the CIC Fees Payment form saying it has to be Valid for 9months from the time my application is submitted, is it still ok for me to go ahead and make payment with my Credit card that doesn't meet the "9-months" clause but expires in "7-months" ?
A friend made payment yesterday with his credit card that expires in 3months, would there be any penalty for this and how soon do they(CIC) debit the cards for their fee?
Hope someone can advise.
Thanks

I see CIC deduct the required fund before the expiration of your card. The 9 month is just to safeguard against any eventuality. Now that the speed with which they deduct the required fund is faster, you don't have any cause for concern. Judging by the speed at which they deduct fund from CCs now, you should expect a deduction, at most 5 months into the confirmation of receipt of your application.so you should be fine.

[quote author=vitaliano_araos]Hi solomonwis,

I need some answer/inputs as I'm confused.

2243 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics - i supposed to apply on this job category, where my job description/duties and responsibilities are almost the same as the Industrial instrument technicians but my job Title is different where I am an Associate Engineer 2.
Will the CIC consider this?

Thanks in advance.[/quote]Job titles vary (and CIC understand this much), you should not have any problem applying under that eligible occupation as long as your job description/work experience is in line with the National occupational classification of your job's main duties.

so you are good to go, don't wait any longer!

222rayo: Hello all,and thanks to Bwave for the previous response.I am a graduate of Accounting and worked as a transaction officer in the bank,my work experience falls under the Group 11 in detailed occupational structure.Will I still be eligible or will have to follow the 24 list of occupation strictly?.Please someone explain to me,if it is a go for me or i should just check other options

Depending on your work experience, you seem to have the requisite to apply for Financial Analyst and Investment Analyst 1112.Unfortunately,the cap for that eligible occupation is reached.

You might have to wait for the next session in 2014. In the mean time, do you have your ECA and IELTS ready?

uchechuwku: Yagga!!!!!

I was called today by UKBA around 2PM

(A cool, kind of Nigerian male voice).
I've been worried sick why my application is taking too long. Unfortunately, d officer claimed "they" have been trying to get across to me for some time now (damn!!!, airtel sucks).
It really was a big relief.
Hopefully, wld pick up my visa next week.
(Checking d date and time of dis post)
I Should be MMIA right now excited for my first ever visit to the UK.
N.B- if yur app is taking too long, keep your fone lines active and check your emails sometimes.

What was their reason for calling?

FunW: Kindly assist with a good courier service that is not too expensive. i heard DHL collects about N12k to send docs to WES. Is there a cheaper one?

FEDEX and UPS are cheaper.

EMS is the cheapest but not sure of their speed.

foce: He did not include the old passport
The old passports has the refusal stamps thou,
He didn't know that they still have his 2006 data and you know the biometrics is not in use then so he though since its over 7years that they must have destroyed it,coupled with the introduction of the new nigerian passport. It was only a mistake

Then case is closed. He should forget about the UK for the next 10 years

FunW: I have completed my online registration on WES and i want to send my credentials now. Can i include a copy of my professional qualification such as ACA/ACCA in addition to a copy of my B.Sc certificate?

You would have to arrange for the sending of the transcripts of whatever certificate you send to WES.

Yes you can include a copy of your professional qualification as mentioned.

foce: Pls huz my younger brother, just received 10years ban the ECO's reason was that he did not mentioned that he has been refused visa 3times in 2006 with the old passport,our taught was that since it was more than 5years ago that they must have destroyed his previews applications. right now I want to know if there is any form of appeal to reduce the ban or something

Your brother might be able to overturn this ban if you can answer these questions:

1. Did he include the old passport in the application?

2. Was the old passport stamped at each of the 3 period he was refused?

If your answer is yes,then this will be termed an “innocent mistake” which is permissible by the guidance for the ECOs in the treatment of such application.

valentino81: @ solomonwis; I had gone tru all the links, but it seems they are not accepting applications from internationals, or if they do, what and how can we go about the process! God bless you.

I honestly understand how frustrating it is with the FSTP but I still maintain that there are opportunities for international skilled workers
s.

I gave a link earlier {pls check through the post after the one you quoted where I responded to boller's query}. Manitoba for instance have a program where you'd have to measure your skills and send your documents afterwards. In most cases,you will not be required to write any exams. All you need do is send them a mail detailing your qualifications and work experience and explain your intention to move to manitoba. They will be glad to let you know the department you ca forward your credentials to for evaluation so as to obtain a trade certification.

gogo chocolate: Is there any hope for does of us applying for noc 2147 when our respective schools in nigeria are engrossed in bureaucracy. I guess this is how we lose out to indians and asians. Canada ought to bring in diversity into this selection. It toke me over 2 months to get my transcripts from uniben to send to wes.i have almost given up but after scoring an 8.5 average in my ielts i think it would be an injustice to lose out like this considering all the time and efforts i have invested

The thing is never to give up. It is never over until it is over!

This is important because some eligible occupations for this session (2013 - 20140 might not be eligible for the 2014 - 2015 session. Besides, the FSWP is expected to undergo significant changes starting from the next session.

So don't give up yet. You lose nothing trying!

barinnbomi: SOLOMONWIS

Thanks for your response What I asked in my last question is below

''is it required that my wife fills IMM5406 (04-2008) since she is not the principal applicant''.

Thanks

Yes she has to fill the form too ( and each dependant children that is 18 years ad above)

barinnbomi: Solomonwis

You obtain PCC for every COUNTRY you have lived legally for a period of 6 months and above.

You can obtain a PCC in Alagbon for your application as long as you've lived in Nigeria for a period of 6 months and above legally grin. {I know you are a Nigerian so don't mind my pranks)

Thanks for your response appreciate. please can you confirm to me if it's mandatory to include my transcript in my application after I have my credentials evaluated by WES? On the checklist, it seems it might be required. also, is it required that my wife fills IMM5406 (04-2008) since she is not the principal applicant.

Your educational qualifications should be included (including your transcripts). It is not a requirement for your wife as she is not the principal applicant. What is required of her is her language test (if you intend claiming points for this)

UPDATE!!!

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

Occupation 1112 Financial and investment analysts is 292

Occupation 2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers is 278

Total complete application received is 997 of 5,000.