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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by voguemum: 9:54am On Jun 25, 2019

Ifeoma77:
Definitely put it on your todo list, It was a good day

Oshey sis, I like your strategy jare grin

. Have fun on arrival before reality sets in.....job hunting and co.

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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by voguemum: 9:08am On Jun 25, 2019

Misi16:
Landing gist

We were on our way to get our sin when our son decided he wanted to go back the way we came, like flash the boy had gone under the ropes and took off running in a restricted area. Hubby had to drop all luggage and chase after him with several immigration officers rushing out in full attack mode when they saw a 6ft black man running only to see the tiny boy he was chasing and they started laffing. The boy was really dodging oyinbo trying to catch him laffing and looking back to make sure his pursuers were not near. Eventually after like 200metres he was caught by hubby who normally would have given him two hot ones on his bum to reset his brain, now humbly telling him you made daddy run after you. I think at that point the halleluyah chorus went off in my boys head, like really so im now in canada and untouchable( hes just two by the way). He was just smiling feeling cool.

The bolded cracked me up.....your son is my Lo's double ganga lol. I can definitely picture him doing the same thing. LMAO at immigration officers rushing out in full attack. May canny favour you and yours and I'm sure your soon to birth baby is already praying and blessing mummy and daddy for taking him/her to Canada for his/her grand arrival. Safe delivery dear and thanks for sharing. Landing gist brings life back to the thread

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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by voguemum: 8:13pm On May 23, 2019

Iftar Kareem to my Muslim brothers and sisters, the curious me wants to ask this question since we're in the month of Ramadan grin

1. How many hours do you guys fast for over there....what time you normally take sahur and also iftar?
2. Are there islamcschools for the kids?
3. Are there nearby mosques (in residential areas) for tahajjud, taraweeh and tafsir?

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8 by voguemum: 11:45am On May 17, 2019

Hmmm...the way this thread is flying ehn I don't think I can even predict the part I'll announce my PPR shocked

Ahnahn just few days away and its a new part and 20 plus pages issokay grin

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Education / Re: Am Having Issues With Wes by voguemum: 6:13am On May 04, 2019

@Nonyeloooom, You'd have to go to yaba in Lagos to process your waec but if you can't you can contact @Avidreader or @adeboye11 they assist in processing your waec to WES. You can check those people out on the Canada express entry thread

Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by voguemum: 5:57am On Mar 17, 2019

Theokleia:
Hello everyone, I really didn't want to ask a question that had been answered but I don't understand something on the ices website, are we to also submit WAEC?

No Ma/Sir, WAEC result is not required with ICES.

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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by voguemum: 9:17pm On Mar 16, 2019

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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by voguemum: 8:49am On Mar 16, 2019

mmaryam:
Please I’m in the process of getting my PR, and I would like to get a visitors visa for my mom, so she can go with us when leaving.

Please can someone direct me to a step by step process. Is there a link?

What documents are required from her as a pensioner..:: and have in mind that we will be applying from Nigeria.

Also the application will be online and not paper. Thank u

Hi, just as @maternal as said you need to be a PR (landed in canada) before you can invite your mum. Another option is for your mum to apply for a tourist visa showing evidence that she'll be sponsoring herself this way you can land together once her visa is granted.

You can check this link for more details https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-5256-applying-visitor-visa-temporary-resident-visa.html

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by voguemum: 9:32am On Mar 15, 2019

Ifeoma77:
Woke up to THE mail today
It's PPR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oya you all should pack your bags, schedule a meeting and plan to leave together.....all seniors aboard and off to our canada grin

This is so exciting, congrats @ifeoma I had a feeling this week won't pass you by.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by voguemum: 12:58am On Mar 15, 2019

Oh my that was such a read guys....had to catchup on over 50 pages and of course the more I read the more the pages increases shocked

, somebody cannot even leave you guys for a while ahn ahn.

Was i tempted to jump to the current page OH YES I WAS grin

but I knew every page comes with something fresh I can learn from and add to my bookmark, it took me a couple of days but yes it was worth it.

To my dear seniors that got the GOLDEN MAIL....you can't imagine how my deep silent prayers for you guys and I'm glad you didn't disappoint with your script From @Tojued to @Ramj, @Jesusbaby and others forgive me i can't recall all and of course our very own prof raphrulz I got to the page of your script two days ago around 2am and my eyes were already shutting down. I immediately scroll through just to have an idea of what I was getting into lol, when I saw the long gist I just dropped my phone and went to bed so I could read with my eyes wide open and enjoy the read. You didn't disappoint at all because you murdered every part of the journey with enough details. Thanks alot prof, I'm sure most of us learnt a thing or two from your very detailed script.....I think @raphrulz, @tojued @Ramj and other seniors that just got PPR should book a flight together. Let's have our first set of nairalanders land together and give us some juicy landing gist on the sister thread.

I'm very happy for you all, May your new home favour you and may the doors of favour and success welcome you as you land.

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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by voguemum: 10:28pm On Mar 01, 2019

MissEmmy:
Long, Boring Landing Gist alert…..….

My journey started out @ 4:30am on Saturday 23rd Feb.

Landing gist finally, May the land favour you.

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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by voguemum: 3:02pm On Feb 24, 2019

einsteino:

oh nice. Where are you landing again? Clear say I go be una first family friend for Canada, make I for dey flex free Waina.

Options are still open but will be sure to give you a ring when we finally arrive at our new home. You go chop waina tire grin

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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by voguemum: 2:22am On Feb 20, 2019

einsteino:

The name sounds familiar but my memory is sketchy. when I was a kid, my cousin would buy me a meal that seems to look like what you have in that pic... I think she said it was made from rice or wheat, but we ate it without soups, was a pancake of some sort, only tastier.. It was commonly sold around Barnawa area of Kaduna. Since then I havent had or seen one, I wonder if its waina.

Yes, it is exactly what you just described. It is mostly sold around Barnawa and most parts of Kaduna, I'd say its very common in the North though I've come across some sellers in Lagos too but mostly where Hausas are populated. I remember as kids we use to dip tge waina/masa in sugar then eat as snacks, it tastes even better. grin

There are alot of recipes and pictures of it on Google so you can check and confirm if its the same as what you had as a kid.

Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by voguemum: 2:37am On Feb 16, 2019

einsteino:

Please what is a waina maker? I am just curious, never heard of it. As for the transformer, just make sure its output voltage and frequency matches your Waina makers input.

Waina maker is commercially sold as a "vitumbua maker", It is a non stick electrical appliance use to fry vitumbua also known as waina or masa in the Northern part of Nigeria.

"Waina" or "Masa" is a popular delicacy amongst the Hausas. The dish is basically made from a slightly fermented rice meal and it is similar to a pan fried rice cake which is paired with pumpkin or groundnut soup. And of course it is highly nutritious.

Below is a picture of the vitumbua maker a.k.a waina maker.

So sorry for the distraction...*runs away* grin

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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by voguemum: 1:57am On Feb 16, 2019

Congratulations on your arrival @Newmum0615 and God's favour on your family. You deserve a trophy for always taking your time to contribute on both this and the sisterthread, you're very much appreciated. As you've helped others (and still helping) may favour continue to locate you.

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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by voguemum: 2:14am On Feb 13, 2019

einsteino:
For those of you who are considering buying a step down transformer to use with their (naija) appliances when you land, you may want to read this before you invest your money into one.

You just read my mind on this because I have been thinking of asking about travelling with my precious electrical wanna maker and Kenwood mixer but ive been very busy lately to come online to ask. Then I decided to search for a step down adaptor/transformer and also watched a YouTube video where someone one was sent a 220v appliance instead of a 110v one which was compatible with his countries voltage, but then I still wanted to clarify if anyone has successfully used the adaptor over there with Nigerian appliances. My waina maker can't be left here in naija oooo

Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by voguemum: 7:02am On Feb 02, 2019

Onyeenyeh:
Hello Everyone, seriously preparing for my landing. Cannot wait to share my landing gist. Can anyone who has bought winter gears from "House of Tej"- Tejuosho Market, give an idea of the cost implication, so we don't get bamboozled when we reach there?

Also, I keep hearing conflicting stories about getting a G license in Ontario. Do i need to get the FRSC letter or does my license suffice or do I need an international one in addition?

Hi, I hope you find this links helpful

Check @einsteino comment for how to select winter jacket even at yaba before leaving
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/421

@softandmoist volunteered to share contact of winter jacket seller at yaba
https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/422#72718179 (not sure if offer is still available)

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by voguemum: 6:38pm On Jan 27, 2019

happyme31:
I evaluated my msc using ICES.
I started the process October 24. My transcript was ready the next day (ABU, Zaria things�) and dispatched October 26. It was eventually delivered November 13 due to the canadian post strike.

January 23rd, my profile changed to completed and I got a message from UPS that it would be delivered the next day to the canadian address I provided.

So its 10 weeks from start to completion, no verifications needed.

Hi @happyme31, please can i pm you concerning ABU Zaria and ICES?. TIA

Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by voguemum: 10:13am On Jan 14, 2019

oluphilip2008:
Good morning great people. Pls which of these food items is frowned at or may not make it through the border if carried as checked in luggage:
Dry fish, frozen palm oil, Milo, milk, egusi, knorr cubes, stock fish, ogbono, indomie noodles, tomato paste, dry vegetables, detergents? Flying Ethiopian air.

I know people mostly cargo these items without problems. But I decided to utilize my luggage allowance since we're total of 7 travellers.

Thank you.

Hi, meat and diary products are not allowed as stated somewhere in part one of this thread.

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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by voguemum: 8:30am On Jan 14, 2019

jabanobi:
Please can any one direct me to that list of essentials to buy in nigeria that was put up on the first thread. Need to send it to a family landing soon. I've read through trying to find it, but couldn't. Thanks

Hi, I hope this helps https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant/246

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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by voguemum: 8:10am On Jan 14, 2019

salford1:
To the microbiology guy/lady. You did not mention anything about your work experience. A degree in Microbiology opens doors to a lot of other professions like the ones you listed. Therefore, your work experience plus your qualification will determine the sort of bridging program to apply for.

Hi @salford1, I've not had much experience in the laboratory as a microbiologist apart from the experience I got during my 6 months SIWES training out of school when I was in 300L. The work experiences I've had over the years are;
1. Program Assistant in an NGO (maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS related)and;
2. Currently a data analyst at a maternal and child health hospital. That being said, my plan is to go back in line with my course of study my focus being on food safety/quality assurance and i've actully thought going back to school to take some courses will do the trick.

The reason why I brought up the question was because I've always been told that Microbiology isn't a professional course even when my friends and I discuss about the inability to secure a job at a hospital as a microbiologist as a medical laboratory scientists is given preference over us and wanted to know if same applies over there.

I wouldn't also mind taking some courses to fit back into the NGO world ( WHO,UNDP and the likes) as it was such a breeze working with those innocent mothers and children. And please don't judge me because I asked about fitting in as a microbiologist and now diverted to working in an NGO grin

I'm just keeping my options open here.

And thanks to @vole and @winterpeg for chipping in

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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by voguemum: 12:26pm On Jan 13, 2019

I've read a lot of views and ways to dive into the system from graduates of Accounting, finance, Mbbs, Nursung and the likes when one finally arrives in, either through bridging programs or taking some courses but we've had no information from Microbiology graduates over there or does it mean we'll have to change career path when we finally arrive. Please, if there are any Microbiologist in this thread or anyone who knows someone in that field should kindly speak up and advise on ways to integrate. As there are branches in this field such as quality control/assurance, industrial, environmental, food, virology just to name a few which means there should be a lot of opportunities out there but I can't seem to get my hands on the right information on how to fit in or bridging programs to go for. There ain't much info on Google either so getting an insight from someone already in the system will be much appreciated.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by voguemum: 5:41am On Nov 28, 2018

kemkem40:
Hello all am new here and also new on this programme, I intend to take my ielts exam in march. I need info on how to get materials for the exam and stages it will take to start application. Married with a kid ,level of education have a Bsc marketing and a Pgd stratagic supply chain management. Will need all the help I can get. Thanks

Hi @kemkem40, please refer to page 1 of this thread for every little details needed for this journey from the CRS tool to IELTS materials down to necessary documents.Trust me you'll be glad you did. When youve done that you can come back and ask about information you deem unclear as there are a lot of seniors here always willing to help.

You can also mention @boco2126 and @wasseynewest for Ryan and liz materials respectively for IELTS but that shouldn't stop you from checking materials from page 1 to conclude which one works best for you.

It shall end in praise.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by voguemum: 4:55am On Nov 28, 2018

Wow

that was some hot stew sit @skywalk12, I was practically shivering while imagining if that was to be me. You are truly the boss lady. The mercies of God accompanied you and it was a success, PPR ahead girlfriend and yours will be an encouragement to us all to fight hard not for ourselves but for a better future for our kids.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by voguemum: 6:47am On Nov 26, 2018

boco2126:
On this IELTS issue...my two cents.

Good morning fam, couldn't come online yesterday just to meet these arguments. At least we now have list of other materials we can use and compare to finally arrive at which works best for us as individuals before sitting for the almighty test. I want to appreciate all that have contributed on this. Ehnnehnn @boko2126 mbok send the materials to voguemum@yahoo.com
It shall end in praise for us all and let's remember to start this journey with prayers.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by voguemum: 7:43am On Nov 23, 2018

Amakyzuu:
Guys good morning... I'm sorry to have announced my PPR in a low key...

Congratulations @Amakyzuu, I hope the process of adding your spouse goes well as we await more hints from you. Can I pm you concerning a personal matter that coincide with one of the points you listed If you don't mind.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by voguemum: 3:53am On Nov 22, 2018

Congratulations to @Amakyzuu, @drcynthia @Godsfavouredone and @Ayemaybe reading your testimonies and timeline kept a big grin on my face for a while that my sister had to ask (kini) why are you smiling. The Lord has indeed been faithful, you guys give courage to those of us just embarking on this journey. MAY THE LAND FAVOUR YOU AND YOURS.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by voguemum: 7:30am On Nov 21, 2018

Wow this thread is moving almost at the speed of light, congratulations to Dbjay and Teecann go forward and prosper in your new land.we're gradually crawling behind you. May God go to the land before you and open doors of opportunities for you and your family. Go forth and enjoy the winter�

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by voguemum: 8:01am On Nov 20, 2018

Thanks @wasseynewest, materials received.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by voguemum: 7:50am On Nov 20, 2018

ontarioissauga:

Go and pay Liz.

Kindly help in the payment
#saving for POF....no time lol

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 6 by voguemum: 6:43am On Nov 20, 2018

wasseynewest:
Good one for choosing to re-write. If u wish, I can send you Liz paid video materials for Writing. U'll find them very very useful. All the best!

Can you kindly share the Liz paid video with me too @ voguemum@yahoo.com. TIA

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