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TravelRe: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by vickgrad: 10:51am On May 15, 2025
Kaycee20878:
Hi guys… still on my Quest for relocation. I'm turning my attention to Edmonton for relocation after deciding against New Brunswick. I'm now looking at Edmonton for my relocation. I'm starting with the search for short-term accommodation and would love to hear any suggestions or advice you have about living there.
I am also planning on moving to Edmonton, when is your landing date maybe we can both rent an apartment together
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by vickgrad:
I must say, this platform has been more than helpful.
I finally got my passport back with the visa stamped today!

I Submitted Via VFS Lagos – Pros & Cons
Pros:
It is cheap (provided it’s the same VFS where you did your biometrics).

It cost me 0 Naira to send and receive my passport for stamping.
Note: I submitted and picked up my passport myself, so I didn’t require additional logistics or door-to-door delivery.

Cons:
It is freaking slow! If you want a faster option, consider sending your passport to Kenya or directly to Ghana. However, understand that:

You will have to pay a transmission fee of about 33 CAD, since you're submitting your passport to a different VFS from where you did your biometrics.

In addition to the 33 CAD transmission fee, you need to cover DHL or any courier logistics for both inbound and outbound delivery.

My Full Timeline:
Event Date
Acknowledgment of Receipt 23-Nov
BIL and MIL Request 17-Dec
Medical Passed 22-Dec
Background Check: In Progress → Completed 27-Feb
Eligibility: Not Started → Completed 27-Feb
Ready for Visa Email 27-Feb
Passport Submitted to Lagos VFS 28-Feb
Passport Arrived at Abuja VFS 05-Mar
Passport Arrived at Ghana VFS 07-Mar
Passport Arrived at IRCC Ghana 07-Mar
Counterfoil Issued 19-Mar
Decision Envelope Returned to VFS Ghana 19-Mar
Decision Envelope Returned from Ghana to Nigeria 20-Mar
Decision Envelope Arrived at VFS Lagos 25-Mar
Collection Email Received 25-Mar
Passport Collected with Visa & COPR 25-Mar
To everyone on this journey, I pray you get what you desire and make no mistakes.
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by vickgrad: 2:04am On Mar 13, 2025
GCMS notes is only free if you are applying from inside Canada.

If you want from outside Canada you might consider the following options
1: ask a friend in Canada to order the notes for you
2: use an online agent, they charge about 50-100 CAD for that.

Tracyy122:
Please how do l order GCM notes? I called IRCC today and l was told my Eligibility has been placed on Review required. I submitted since October and Visa office is Vancouver
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by vickgrad:
You got your ITA on Oct 22 under the CEC category based on Canadian work experience you filled.

Oct 23 draw is for Trade,

If IRCC is vetting your document under CEC then I’m afraid it might come off as inelligible since the following factors are what count as Canadian experience
1: not self employed
2: you can’t be a student for the duration you are claiming CEC
3: you must have a valid status for the duration you claim the Work experience
4: it must be a minimum of 1 year achieved within a 3 year period.

It seems like your self employment claim here might be the little bottle neck..

What my strategy will be:
1: find a way to prove your CEC is no longer under self employed…. I don’t know how you will prove that sha



In all best of luck bro.


funkyy598:
Your CEC gave you an ITA, but the work experience from Nigeria under self-employment is still added to your points. It’s possible that some documents are missing, or the officer may not be convinced enough by the documents you uploaded, which could have led the officer to call for a review. This can easily be passed, or an ADR (Additional Document Request) could be made for more documentation. Don’t compare your application to others, as no two applications are the same. The processing time still remains 6 months, so you’re still within the processing time.
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by vickgrad: 10:13pm On Feb 28, 2025
congrats bro.
When do you intend to travel? which province?
can we connect as we seem to be very similar

Pearlbola06:
MY TIMELINE

Years ago I heard about Canada Pr but I didn't make a move until 2021 when I applied to WES for my Masters Degree in Architecture. Wrote my first Ielts and had 6.5 in writing then wrote the second and entered the pool.................no Ita.... moved on.....Ielts expired.
Reluctantly wrote another Ielts end of 2023 and entered the pool again, this time using the Trade CBD Noc code instead of Stem as I was performing both function and then Boom I got Ita.
Timeline
Ita: July 4, 2024 (CBD Trade)
Aor: September 2, 2024
Mil/Bil request: September 11, 2024
MEP: September 26, 2024
Eligibility completed: October 2024
I called IRCC to ask for my application status and to change my spouse and child to Accompanying, then I was sent an email of the forms to fill and documents to submit.
Forms, payment & document submitted : November 2024
Pre-arrival mail: December 3, 2024
.........long silence..........
Bil for spouse: February 14, 2025 (Val gift)
Adr: February 24, 2025
Adr submitted: February 26, 2025
Final Decision: February 27, 2025
PPR: February 28, 2025
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by vickgrad: 10:12pm On Feb 28, 2025
eniola1010:
Congrats
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by vickgrad: 1:03am On Feb 28, 2025
Ebenezer60:
Please and telegram or WhatsApp link for people looking to move to Canada in 2025? Uk or Nigeria or wherever. Please add me , let’s keep each other motivated.
Please add me too.
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by vickgrad: 9:37pm On Feb 27, 2025
Hollar111:
Honestly, I don’t think I can learn French at this point due to work and very busy schedule. And I can’t risk writing another IELTS. What are my chances with NOC 72410, I have about 5 years working experience in the NOC but it requires a trade certificate which I don’t have because I am currently not in Canada . Is that a problem and do you think I can get a nomination with my CRS score 360 and having an experience in a skilled trade ?

Another question is can I register for FSW with the NOC 72410 or I have to register under Federal Trade Skill program
You dont need to have a trade certificate, you rather need to demonstrate you have the required work experience, and have received some form of training inform of apprentice
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by vickgrad: 6:39pm On Feb 27, 2025
No, I got my ITA in October, Trade Category

KenIchiban:
Congratulations 🎉. But if I may ask, were you among those that received ITA November 20th?
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by vickgrad: 5:11pm On Feb 27, 2025
HI Guys

Good news, I Got RFV today.
Here is my timeline

AOR: 23rd November
Medical/Biometrics: 21st December
RFV: 27th February

I can see my COPR Number now.

Can anyone please guide me on how to submit my passport, would i have to book an appointment with VFS lekki or how do i go about it please?
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by vickgrad: 9:15pm On Dec 07, 2024
olabanji88:
Anybody who can clarify should please I am in a high demand Noc but presently for a while I have been promoted to mid level manager( I skipped the lower level management due to recommandations from top management and also some company policies bs ) I can’t reject the role as policy doesn’t permit I either resign or take up the new role

But now the role takes me out of my high demand Noc in the sense that my job description on paper now Carrie’s more of administrative tasks and managerial the hands on is not stated even though physically my job is still almost the same but now I head the team

Can I ask my line manager to issue me a reference letter that shows am still acting in my old capacity but as a lead of the team and not present my generic référence letter issued by HR
I know many NOC allows leadership positions. For example plumberS are allowed to be prompted to lead project leaders. This does not remove them from being a plumber. What Noc code are you on? Let's see what the criteria is there,
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by vickgrad: 3:47pm On Nov 28, 2024
Omo
Congratulations…..
but wait they were silent from May - September?
Omo anxiety go wan finish me


oakseos001:
Its PPR o'Clock

Timeline
AOR: 16th April 2024
BIL/MEP: May 15, 2024
Biometrics done/updated: May 24, 2024
ADR POF – Sep 13, 2024
PPR: Sep 23, 2024
CoPr : Oct 02, 2024

Thank you for the support and information. they are indeed helpful
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by vickgrad: 4:07pm On Nov 27, 2024
Chinwendufedi:
I have a Bachelor's degree in my home country and relocated to Canada where I did a one year Postgraduate Diploma in Canada. I created an EE profile and I'm on 474. Before locating to Canada, I was already on 474 as I evaluated my BSc and ACCA certificate degree. Now, even after putting that I have a one year Postgraduate Certification in Canada the score didn't change from 474 to 489. On the section that shows 'Education In Canada' it's 0, but there should be a figure there. I have reviewed all my details and it's correct. I even have the one year postgraduate diploma reflected there, and the fact that it was done in Canada. But my score didn't change. What can I do please? Can someone help me?
use this tool to check your entry and try to simulate the score you should have had, you can trace where you are getting the mistake from "https://ircc.canada.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/crs-tool.asp"
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by vickgrad: 8:52pm On Nov 24, 2024
Lush100:
Please what NOC can i put for Trade officer in a bank
you should know what a trade officer really does, and use that to begin your search. I wish i could provide you more information, but I am not sure what a trade officer does in a bank.
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by vickgrad: 8:04pm On Nov 24, 2024
Sammy999:
Good evening, please how do I start with processing my visa
You should try and read page 1 to determine the kind of visa you want
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by vickgrad: 11:04pm On Nov 15, 2024
Thanks OG, I already prepared an affidavit to this effect though. I am trying to avoid ay ADR

JMG12:
The name of the depositor doesn't matter; since the funds are a lump sum, you should explain and attach all necessary documents to back it up.
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by vickgrad: 6:28am On Nov 13, 2024
Hello Nairalanders

Please I have additional questions

Question on POF
1. For POF, Must our statement of account be signed, or we can use the one generated from the app without it signature and all

2. Can I merge documents together? My bank didn’t write current balance I have in my accounts on the reference letter issued. So I want to merge the reference letter with SOA for my two accounts in one pDF. Is this allowed?

3. I have a usd account and a naira account, I Intend to have a first page stating Documents I have as POF and and summing both accounts to reflect my total balance, while taking screenshots of xe.com conversions.

My intention is to merge all those documents together as one

Hence
Front page (table of content) + reference letter + unsigned usd SOA + unsigned Naira SOA



Questions on Work Experience
Regarding my work experience, I am doing something similar, however I am confused if I should include SOA for all the years I have worked. For example I worked from 2018 - 2022

And then worked for few months in 2024

Should I include all SOA between 2018 and 2022 or should I only include resent salaries in 2024


I am always greatful to the wealth of Knowledge gathered from this site. Far too helpful
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by vickgrad: 6:47am On Nov 10, 2024
phabulous88:
Can you ask him to get an affidavit? Also include a letter of explanation.

Secondly, in your EE profile, are you claiming self employed? Or is it a side hustle?
Thanks @phabulous I Will discuss with him to get an affidavit

I have my full time job, the business is on its Own, so I added the business under personal details as I don’t intend to get points from the business.

The thought of getting clients references for the business is overwhelming….

I hope that makes sense?
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by vickgrad:
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TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by vickgrad: 9:22pm On Nov 09, 2024
vickgrad:
People of maple wood
I suspect this questions must have been previously answered, but I will like to ask again.

I have a lump sum of about 40% of my PoF deposited in my account

However this deposit was from a result of selling a percentage of my business

I have the sales agreement and cac documents too back this up,

However the depositors name is not the same as the buyers name in the sales agreement,

And I’m scared because I don’t Have any document to connect the depositor to the buyer as he said he was going to ask his assistance to make the deposit..

I wouldn’t Have Known if not that I was cross checking all my document

Note: name is only visible in SOA,
Can I just request Reference letter and put a LOE for the large funds that reflected September?
Any comment please?
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by vickgrad: 7:02am On Nov 08, 2024
People of maple wood
I suspect this questions must have been previously answered, but I will like to ask again.

I have a lump sum of about 40% of my PoF deposited in my account

However this deposit was from a result of selling a percentage of my business

I have the sales agreement and cac documents too back this up,

However the depositors name is not the same as the buyers name in the sales agreement,

And I’m scared because I don’t Have any document to connect the depositor to the buyer as he said he was going to ask his assistance to make the deposit..

I wouldn’t Have Known if not that I was cross checking all my document

Note: name is only visible in SOA,
Can I just request Reference letter and put a LOE for the large funds that reflected September?
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by vickgrad: 6:16am On Oct 13, 2024
vickgrad:
HI Guys.
Thanks so much for putting this together.
I have a quick question guys.
I have submitted my profile with a score of 464, however I havent been selected yet.
Hence I am thinking of changing my NOC from STEM to Trade (Electrician) hoping to better my chances.
I have a BSC in electrical engineering, but i didnt verify that with WES,
Instead i verified my MSc in Operations research.. please how would you advice i position myself better, and do i need any other document to submit as an electrician?
Hello Nairalanders
Please can you help with the above? I really need to know if there is any additional document to be on the trade path
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by vickgrad: 11:03pm On Oct 11, 2024
HI Guys.
Thanks so much for putting this together.
I have a quick question guys.
I have submitted my profile with a score of 464, however I havent been selected yet.
Hence I am thinking of changing my NOC from STEM to Trade (Electrician) hoping to better my chances.
I have a BSC in electrical engineering, but i didnt verify that with WES,
Instead i verified my MSc in Operations research.. please how would you advice i position myself better, and do i need any other document to submit as an electrician?
Technology MarketRe: Professor On Any Type Of Generator. by vickgrad: 9:03pm On Apr 24, 2022
do you have any idea the fuel consumption rating of this generator? how many hours can a full tank of 15 liters last for?

50desh:
Finally got this tec optima 4000es today.
Price: 194k
CareerRe: COREN Registration Thread by vickgrad: 2:13pm On Dec 18, 2021
Thank you all, Thank you Engr mayemaye. I got my confirmation letter today.
CareerRe: COREN Registration Thread by vickgrad: 6:48am On Mar 07, 2021
Hello
Good morning, I am trying to reach out to you regarding this. Please can you call me on o9o9225I64I, or please share your contact.


mayemaye:
The registration is ongoing online

Pay ~ ₦86k online

https://portal.coren.gov.ng/Account/Register

Get your 2 proposers ready

Get your 3 page technical report ready

Start developing your "bulk" technical report (to be submitted on interview day)

Please register on time so you will be included with the Ist batch for this year

Those that registered early Jan this year just got their status updated to "Recommended for further vetting"

Contact me for assistance on 3 page and bulky technical reports
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Vehicle Tracking Installer Needed In PHC by vickgrad(op): 1:22pm On Sep 06, 2018
All i need is an installer...
Jobs/VacanciesVehicle Tracking Installer Needed In PHC by vickgrad(op):
Do you know anyone who can install a vehicle tracker in portharcourt, the service of such person is needed ASAP. the person must be resident in Portharcourt and must have commendable technical skills in the installation of a vehicle tracking device for both heavy and light vehicles.
Technology MarketRe: Buy Plasma, Lcd And Led Televisions For Affordable Pricein Lagos. by vickgrad:
acunon:
Good morning World, have a great day ahead
Please can I get your contact. Mine is XXXXXXX
Technology MarketRe: Buy Plasma, Lcd And Led Televisions For Affordable Pricein Lagos. by vickgrad: 9:01am On Nov 24, 2016
Acunon. Can I have your what's app number let's discus
Jobs/VacanciesRe: UBA Aptitude Test: What To Expect? by vickgrad: 9:20am On Apr 03, 2016
Please for those interviewed for UBA pensions last month. Any update.? Has anyone been called for ED interview? Thanks

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