olajide21:

Please whats the distance (KM or hrs) is Calgary from Edmonton?

TEECANN:

Thanks @vcole. If you can't posit on the job outlook, at least you will have a thought or two to share on liveability, social "bubblingness" (its my English oo ), city events unique to either of them, neighbourhood character etc.God bless! It will end in praise IJN.

optionese:

It's quite straight forward but little bit expensive
1. Go to NCA website. its the regulatory body for lawyers in Canada . The person would need to access their university degree and Nigerian law school cerification
2 assessment takes about 6 weeks .
3 after the assessment, the NCA will determine the number of exams you need to write (between 6-8courses) exams are scheduled taken twice yearly . You can spread the six courses as you like
4. After you pass this courses then you are equivalent to a Canadian university graduate.
5thereafter you have to write the bar exams (solicitors and barristers exams) Each province has its own bar exam.
That's basically it.
It's quite an expensive and long process.
@gracelevel

Elle78:
Thanks @vcole, @canadianfly and @Nwandy218....you really did put my mind at ease.

Elle78:
Dear Vcole, were you already pregnant prior to the medicals and how far long were you...sorry if the question is too personal. I've heard that when you do X-ray with the protective lead jacket, it's still not safe for someone in the first trimester. Don't know how true it is. Which of the hospitals did you use then. Thanks for the response.

Canadianfly:

If I recall Vcole's earlier posts, I believe she wasn't aware she was 8 weeks gone when she had her Medicals. And her baby was fine. Not that I'm advising you do the same and feign knowledge of your pregnancy.
Let's just say, Vcole had uncommon grace (in the words of Coza pastor )

adeza:

If you are pregnant when you go for medical, you won’t be allowed to do X-ray until after delivery

optionese:

Hahahahaha @fulani herdsmen

debbiejosh:
you have a court Wedding now, apply with him, your relationship would not go through scrutiny, only his job, and in 6-8 months, you are done.
The ball is in your court, but I would strongly advise you not to go through family sponsorship route, it is a really depressing route and AVO makes things hard, chances of interview and rejection is high also.

vascey:

Salford please I have seen some job roles associated with audit which requires some form of security clearance by the government.

Amakyzuu:

Good morning vcole, pls can you explain a bit about this family sponsorship or where i can read in detail

saucepan:

Okay, maziude is your best bet for the one studying computer science but he has been off radar for some time. Let him google, scholarship for phd in computer science in Canada. I always advise PhD students to search for scholarships as there are quite a good number available. The window for fall admissions will soon close. Let them quickly start the research.
The advise to mention the supervisor's previous works is very important and also why you think he is your choice of a supervisor.

optionese:

Fine ,thanks for checking up Vee. File is at LVO so its slow and steady.

optionese:

I know this story is four days old. This is such a sexist thing to say. If you are use to such language you really stop ascribing emotional tantrums to just one sex . As you can see it seew swing both ways. We need to do better pls

XX01:

It's an assumption. People like Vcole got it before their due date.

esosa4real:

Yes doc, you have been on my mind ooh!! Sure gonna holla you asap, I was supposed ttoo few days ago self 2make some enquires but forgot......just landed and going to get a number!!

otokx:
Are these Fareheit or Celsius readings up there?

olajide21:
@Vcole
@Salford. Random pictures would do.....

czaratwork:

Thanks for referring me to that thread but i was thinking its content would be visa related issues. I will also refer them to that thread.

czaratwork:
Thanks @salford1 and @tamm. I await @maziude's response before i refer them to the pages of this thread that dealt with their issue.

stonecoldcafe:
Canadian guys, is such behavior widespread?
https://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2018/1/canadian-based-nigerian-lady-shares-a-video-showing-the-racism-she-experienced-inside-a-train.html

salford1:

This is not the first and won't be the last argument we would see on this thread. This is bound to happen when people have various and conflicting opinions. Even in arguments, some lessons can be learnt.

esosa4real:
I can't believe this is the thread i used to come to? Am I in the wrong place?

Temidewale:
Hi Salford, I am wondering if some of what I have been hearing about elementary schools in Canny not up to Nigerian standard in terms of curriculum is what will make some parents send kids back to Naija to school.
From what I heard, the schools don't challenge kids academically as Naija schools do, they hardly even give them homeworks. Parents have to get extra lessons at some cost. Then there is the talk of elementary schools rating, I have actually seen the ratings of Ontario schools online. How does one choose the right school for kids in Ontario. Can you or anyone here share experience and advise on how to get the best Catholic or public school for elementary students. Thanks

vascey:
Thanks vcole. That puts my mind at rest. I hope you will be open to sharing GP's info when I have need for it. Thanks

winter:

I have a baby who is less than 2 months and we looking at landing in Canada next month. How did you manage your baby's clothing given the weather in Canada? As per the cover up...

vascey:
Do you still think it is possible to do this online before arrival (besides Airbnb). Some landlords are used to signing leases with new immigrants and would waive the requirement for a credit check or employment history. If you have someone on ground willing to meet with the landlord prior to arrival, that would help
I am shocked to hear about the bus delays. Isn't there a way to track the movement of the bus. [font=Lucida Sans Unicode]The delays are usually due to the weather as there are more accidents and navigating the roads when snow accumulation is 20cm and above is tricky. Google maps would usually tell you what delays are along your route. However i find the calgary transit app more useful.
Finally, please how long did it take to get your health card upon landing? I mean how long did it take for you to access the free healthcare in Calgary? I landed pregnant at 32 weeks. I went to the registry to apply for my health card and went back the next day to ask if i could get my health number written on a temporary card so I could use this to visit my intended gp. The gp clinic accepted that temp card but not all clinics would.(read as no written on cardboard paper with registry info). The health cards came in the mail within 5 days or so.