rainazoe:
I feel you Virt. Are you coming alone or with hubs?

rainazoe:
Thanks Virt. I am.in London Ontario. Are you short landing too?

rainazoe:
My Short Landing Story


Eyin Temi bawoni o. Se wa?

So we left Lagos via Ethiopian and because I didn't want to be in a rush. We were at the airport before 9am for a 2pm flight. All bags were within limits and we only bubble wrapped the one with the most important consignment - food. No one said open your bag and we didnt have to get a receipt for food items though my mom who travelled weeks before us had too.

Get ready for the 'dash us something' from immigration point to boarding gate. I left Oga to deal with them. The flight to Addis Ababa was ok with ample leg roomy but our connecting flight to toronto was quite snug.

Checks in Toronto was ok. The border officers we met were really cheerful and helpful. Have the full address where you want your PR to be sent handy. I had to start calling to know the postal code. I also wasn't asked my list of goods to follow. Na me come they ask where I go sign and stamp am. My luggage was not checked in any way though I didnt have much contraband.

The jet lag no be here o and I think sleeping through the time zones on the plane helped. We were up early on our first day like before 4.30am

Right now I am cooking ogbono soup. Come chop.

XX01:


No issue at all.

vascey:


Please Virt how did you get the letter?

mcstan18:


Congratulations Virt. Been long expected

ewuoso:
hello guys, I'm Charles bt name and im new in this forum.
Presently I'm in UAE but i want to leave UAE for Canada.
I know a lot would have been said previously but its not possible for me to start reading from page one due to the nature of work that i do.
I work 12 hours and i hardly have enough sleep.
Please i will love to have your opinion on how i can migrate from UAE to canada.
Someone told me that i can not migrate from UAE directly that i will have to go to Nigeria first but as at that too what are the things that i need to know or do, so that once i get back to Nigeria it wont take me long even if possible i will love toi have everything ready here before going home.
Which type of visa will u recommend and how do i go about getting it

DonroxyII:
My brother, In Accounting, there is always need to conduct Cost-Benefit analysis in order to Justify an endeavour , so if the benefit outweigh the cost, why not ? ....

Will I also be paying CPA membership/subscription fee too ?

mclarry:
True and real business men and women don't waste their time responding to threads about immigration. You are not a business man looking a thing. You are just confused about what to do in life to get rich quick. Being on this thread... you are on a long thing.

Talkingboy:


Be careful with ur decision to write ACCA.

What if CPA cancels d MRA B4 u complete ur ACCA ?

All d best .

hayor2014:
@Virt

Good day, Please i would appreciate if i could reach you for the CPA wahala, I have ICAN and i am seeking the best means to get the CPA in the shortest possible time, and do you have an idea for the best locations for accounting jobs in Canada, i still am confused on where to live( wanna avoid Ontario, if possible), i am awaiting PPR also, e mail is ayoboy06@yahoo.com

Virt:
Many thanks dear. I will request for the form.

Maybe I will also mention the past taxes I paid since 2015 to see if there is a way to claim it back.

rainazoe:
On my application to membership I filled a GST non resident form to avoid being taxed. My bill to membership still came to over $1000. Contact them for the form.

rainazoe:
On my application to membership I filled a GST non resident form to avoid being taxed. My bill to membership still came to over $1000. Contact them for the form.

misscanada123:


Hi,
Please I read somewhere, you mentioned your hubby getting CPA through MRA. Please which accounting designation did he have before? ACCA?
I searched on cpamanitoba website for info but got somewhat confused? Hubby currently has ICAN and looking to do ACCA. We are yet to land nut will do in few months..

Thanks

Amakyzuu:


I'm currently evaluating Msc transcript for UNIUYO... It's handled at the PG school... Undergraduate transcripts are handled by the student affairs + registra's office, I don't have any contact there...

vascey:


Have you written? Write first biko

rainazoe:
Hey Virt. I am thinking of transferring my file from BC to Ontario because of their lackadaisical attitude. Are you thi kibg of relocating soon? Your CPA can't waste o. Thanks for replying me.

TEECANN:


Which of the provincial CPAs if I may ask? and are you a full CPA or you are just registered to complete the exams to become a full CPA?

Paying 600 CAD every year for the last 3 years is quite some commitment on your part!!

To even think that you re not yet in Canada- earning dollars- to fuel the membership? That's some "wawawuuuu" here!

Why don't you consider writing them explaining your current situation and request for an exception- whether partial or full- pending the time you'll land as a permanent resident. My people say "At all, at all, na im bad pass"


It will end in praise IJN!

rainazoe:

Hey Virt. Nice to meet ya. I'm stuck in the ACCA/CPA conversion via British Columbia. What city did you use to gain membership? and are you planning to relocate soon?

behati:
Hello house, been silently following the thread. So I got PPR last year and did soft landing because I sort of wanted to get a job or at least be in the process of getting one before I move. I got the freetone app, included the number on my CV and applied for jobs. More recently, I started to contact talent attraction managers of the companies I was interested in on LinkedIn, it was hard for me to do but I decided to anyway since the worst I'll get is a "NO". Some didn't respond and I would send reminders after a week or two and I started getting positive replies, emails, phone interviews and video interviews. Summary is i just got a job in Canada right here in Nigeria. Although the job required someone with a CPA designation, i managed to convince them that i had ICAN which would make it easy when i want to obtain a CPA designation.

Just thought to encourage someone to TRY!

rainazoe:
Hi Teecann, do you have the ACCA qualification? I'm looking for a ACCA/CPA buddy

freeradical:

Senior if you understand where I am coming from and have worn my shoes you won't only be preaching but will be shouting out on rooftops.

See me wey them reject for Nigeria, roaming about without job for the past 20months, only to enter Canada and made management in the biggest brewing company in the world in less than 3months, and you say it's not God.

Forget that Alberta effect thing for once and see the peculiarity of my case. Am I the only immigrant that landed Alberta in the past 6months? I'm I the only one who attended job seminars? What are the odds of something like this happening? Heck, even the people where I work keep telling me they haven't witnessed such a thing. That I just broke a record! Who I sabi for Canada. I've never even been to Cotonou before I took the leap of faith to come here.

I'm not saying that I'm special in any way to others but when I attribute my success to God I know what I'm saying. If I don't speak the truth and take God's glory for myself then I'm not worthy of any of his favours. That's why I'm encouraging others to believe.

Work as though it all depends on your work, and pray as though it all depends on God. We will all have and share our testimonies

JiggyMike:
hello VIRT, please could you share the contact details of the guy that helped you with your madonna transcripts... and how long did it take to get ECA from WES? i sent you a pm too.

maternal:


lol naija people and God. But congrats I'm happy to hear stories like this. Not to take anything away from you, because you literally planned your arrival perfectly and put the effort in, but it has more to do with where you decided to land more than anything. You've proven what I've been telling people all this time. Stay away from expensive/ over-saturated Toronto if you can. Come to Alberta. Far less competition, cheaper cost of living/housing, lower taxes, and a better economy. In over a month you have your own place (853 for 2 bedrooms with heat,internet, etc is dirt cheap in Canada), a job, etc. I love how you didn't have a big head and used the resources provided by the government for new arrivals. Such as resume building and so forth. Most importantly, you now have Canadian experience on your resume. More doors will surely be opening, it'll only get better. Your method should be used as a template for new arrivals. Again Congrats.

JustinTrudeau:
Hello fellow Canadian compatriots, It's with great pleasure that i announce the completion of my IQAS evaluation,see timeline below:

I'm not done yet, British council have released me, yes you read right,i'm off British council revenue list,though the result is not perfect but all glory to God.
 
I learnt a valuable lesson, this journey is all about patience and perseverance. Never ever give up on your dreams. You want to plunge you're scared you might fall,my dear what if you fly?


Your PM

aklas87:
I think this thread is about life as a canadian immigrant？But now it has been derailed to how to get FRSC letter,, WES evaluation and other unrelated discussions.
No Building pix, no winter situation pix and rest of things that can make prospective immigrants eager to migrate