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sirabbey:
Thank you Gracious Words, your words indeed are very gracious, They remind me of a favourite scripture: " Let your words be always with grace seasoned with salt, that you may know how to answer every man. Col 4: 6"

I commend you for your emotional intelligence and patience in writing that epistle and trying to educate the naysayer, but in life I have come to realise that even when you walk on water, some people will refuse to see the miracle in what you have done but still castigate and mock you, saying that it is because you can not swim, that is why you are walking on waters. For such people, you just ignore them, lest they infect you with their negativity and cynicism. An apt scripture for that is Prov 26:4

GraciousWords2:
So after this my epistle this is your summary? Chai!

I give up...you win!

The passport is a prize we're happy to live with.

In retirement in 20 to 40 years depending on age, we're hoping that we've have paid off our mortgages and built equity, downscale and buy a smaller place and have money left over. If that doesn't work, our kids will pick up the bill of looking after us and if that fails, CPP, OAS and work pension, bro.

GraciousWords2:
Wale,

1. Sincerely sorry about your brother's experience. It really is not easy to see a close relative go through hardship. It has probably influenced your view of Canada and that's absolutely fair.

2. The Canada of today is very different from the Canada or ten years ago or the early COVID era when jobs were in abundance. Now only the prepared will prevail. Again you are right on that point.

3. There are few certainties in this world except death and taxes, as they say. So we work with probabilities in most things. You will agree with this.

4. There is poverty and economic hardship all over the world. However, the probability of a graduate level individual falling into that subset is less than the probability for an uneducated fellow (remember high school maths and venn diagram?). In terms of Financial Freedom (by which I assume you mean no debts and plenty assets...financial and physical), I dare say less than 20% of the entire world population have achieved this so condemning the celebration of the citizenship even when there is no Financial Freedom is a non-starter. In maths and in the real world we always take a sample from the entire population. Do you know that Canadians have the highest household debt of the G7. You cannot be harrassing migrants about Financial Freedom when it's a world wide and specifically Canadian issue. Besides, the OP explained how things have gotten progressively better. Even if he is now paying property taxes etc because he is a home owner does that mean he would be better off as a tenant? As Jedisco said homes are a large part of the net assets of most Canadians, equity is a thing. People even take out of their home equity for investments or to buy a second home. The bank of mum and dad of today may well have groaned in the early days of their mortgage. In addition, one thing I have realized is that we all want different things in this life o. Sirabbey has chosen his own and it cannot be taken from him. No comment can take it away. Even if we assume he never blows, becoming an Elon Musk. The sky will be the limit for his children. Confirmed! I hope you know that this is the motivation of the majority of migrant parents. For their kids, not for Financial Freedom, that's why it's called a sacrifice, bro. Are you a parent yet?

5. If you consider point 4 and the maths of the Express Entry program, the migrants on this thread are on good footing, probability wise. I assume you know how the CRS is calculated and that these people are not refugees or overstaying students. They already have the odds in their favour but need to come prepared with POF, which Sirabbey explained kept them afloat.

6. Of course there will always be outliers, the Danogotes of Nigeria that make up less than 0.01% of the population and the migrants who do very poorly and regret the move, looking back 5 or 10 years. The vast majority of migrants are better off compared to where they were 5 or 10 years previous and are better off than if they had stayed in their Country of Origin/Birth. Better off, in terms of their kids education and future projects and even financially. Emotionally...it can be argued that that's another kettle of fish, which is why the OPs apparent solid marriage and admiration for his wife are to be envied. I salute you again Sirabbey.
He has not been here for 10 years yet, he let us see a glimpse of his journey, he is still on his way and it's not complete. People are and should be proud of milestones on they way to a destination. The journey is just as important. Like a road trip.......

7. One of the things that leads to better financial propects/outcomes is work and immigration stability. I'm struggling to understand how this is not crystal clear. Jedisco already tried to explain it. There is a confidence with which you do your job, excel and florish compared to the guy with only one leg in. Your brother would probably have been better off if he landed in Canada as a PR rather than as a temporary resident, as we call them. Going to a school without DLI is an error and even people who go to schools with DLI do not realize that the PGWP is a max of 3 years is not renewable! He may still have struggled but probability wise.......not as severely. Many end up without PR and need to go back home or study again if they have the cash to pay for school. What Sirabbey went through is child's play compared to the shege pro max these guys are experiencing.

8. For the past 5 years, most intending migrants planning to come to Canada are better off staying in Nigeria, learning French like PrettyRx did and landing as PRs. They spend less in Naira/USD terms, enter as PRs because of the crazy bonus points from the second language and have a skill that is invaluable in the work place.
I did TEF 5 times before I passed and I know how that skill has helped me in the workplace here. But Naija nor dey hear word...they believe student route is the way! Against this backdrop, you have to give PrettyRx his/her flowers, bro. PrettyRx, well done, enough respect!

I hope with these few points of mine I have been able to convince you that the passport we are chasing is not for nothing and is worth celebrating, it is a pathway to some level of Financial Freedom compared to the control group!
Sometimes, as you yourself acknowledge, contentment is the goal, a happy home, well adjusted kids with free education till garde 12, a roof over your head even if mortgaged, free healthcare, emergency services that are a phone call away, a high probability (if not certainty) that "anyhow" behaviour will be punished. Ebenezer Obey, said that the boy that said his father is not truly successful, he doesn't have money, sebi he will grow up to be a father too. Contentment by definition means we have enough to be ok, to pay the bills. And that's alright. I hope you know that the desire for flash in the pan wealth is one of the leading causes of corruption and the destruction of the moral fabric of our home country but that's another conversation. The terrorists issue is another one for discussion but let's park it for now. Enu e le wa yen....

Even if we said Financial Freedom was the goal of everyone on earth. Probablity wise, many would choose financial hardship and a Canadian Passport versus financial hardship with a Nigerian one! After all that's why we migrated....for opportunities that the passport brings.

Out of curiosity, I won't ask if you have achieved Financial Freedom as you say this is irrelevant and I agree. But, pray tell, what exactly is this Financial Freedom by your definition and how do those that are interested achieve it (because personally I am without ambition and have always jejely chosen contentment instead and no one can take that one away from me - my bills are paid thanks very much )..and please don't say it's by being an entrepreneur....again probability wise.....what percentage of us can be business owners?

I've been off NL for ages, but I came back....just for you!

IRE O!

PrettyRX:
Thank you so much🙏
Silence is the best answer for such people, let their negativity eat them up

sirabbey:
I am pleased that you, along with many others, understood the intent behind my post. My objective was to inspire, encourage, and motivate others while providing an honest and unfiltered account of an immigrant experience in Canada. I believe it is important to share both the challenges and the successes so that those coming behind us can be better informed, prepared, and encouraged.

Thank you as well for your prayers and kind wishes. Over time, I have learned not to be distracted by naysayers. Life has taught me that there are generally two kinds of people: those who think their blessings do not count and those who intentionally count them. As for me and my household, we have chosen the latter. We remain committed to counting our blessings with gratitude, celebrating how far we have come, and being a source of hope, encouragement, and light to others who may still be navigating their own journeys.

I am grateful for God's faithfulness and look forward to the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead with optimism and purpose.

ednut1:
let me share a quick back story about the guy. His brother came to Canada to study in a school without dli or whatever its called ( schools not qualified for work permit). Without enough funds or support. By Coincidence got to find out a colleague of mine knows the brother, he advised him not to embark on the journey, my friend stays in a one bedroom and had a babe so couldn’t house the guy.

The brother said when he comes he will find a way to change his course and all. The period he later came to Canada there were no jobs, couldn’t pay his fees and became homeless . Don’t know what later happened to the guy maybe he claimed asylum or went back home. The wale typing here and family were sending him money and they got frustrated. The guy is still bitter clearly because many Nigerians abroad sold false dreams and encouraged people to come for studies without money.

PrettyRX:
Continue wailing, you go explain taya!

Venom104:
I am struggling to understand your point in the context of the story shared. Progress is not worth celebrating unless one attains what aligns with your definition of "financial freedom'?



Could you please share your journey to real achievements ?

PrettyRX:
Emphasis on SADIST

jedisco:
I find it funny that someone accusing others as seeking a passport as the end goal has his own end goal only this time set as 'financial freedom' and feels everyone should follow suit

What does financial freedom even mean?
Also, in what world does everyone have thesame end goal in life?

Life is for living. If I live to 90yo, I wouldn't want to look back and see a pile of cash, I'd want to look back and see a life full of precious memories, dear stories and contentment.

jedisco:
There is more to life than 'financial freedom' (whatever that means). It is not an end in itself.
As someone who put in lots of time years ago to attain a set financial goal, I finally got to that point, looked back, told myself what I sacrificed wasn't worth it. Now, I seek to enjoy the process more than the end goal.

Being 'heavily indebted, unemployed, or under serious financial pressure' is not mutually exclusive with other achivements. You can still be all those and facing deportation. I know which I'd choose.
If you know anything about financial freedom, then you'd know home ownership, relationship stability, citizenship e.t.c are milestones many would have to pass thru before getting there.

BTW, what is financial freedom?

Kenn55:
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You are a confirmed sadist. You would have been happy if he ended up on the street homeless. You are sad because of the little breakthrough he had.

Where did he say survival jobs, constant financial pressure and all you listed there were admirable?

If there is anyone glorifying suffering, it is you cos you are sad that someone got a breakthrough otherwise you should have been happy for him.

Even if he isn't where he would like to be today, are you God that knows tomorrow? Can't he get to that financial independence over time? Is this the final bustop for him?

Passport isn't supposed to be a big deal yet you keep bringing it up, do i sense something?

Guy, repent before your bitterness about someone u don't know or something that isn't your business consume you.

ferfer:
The hardships taught me lessons I could never have learned from success alone.
They deepened my appreciation for my wife and her unwavering support. They showed me the importance of partnership during adversity and helped me understand why many marriages struggle, and some crumble under the pressures of immigration and resettlement.

Immigration is one of the highest risk factors for marital separation. The writer took a whole paragraph to extol the virtues of their life partner and count himself blessed to have such a good wife. I suspect his wife will have great words for him too. May I tell you that this in itself represent success including financial success. A stable marriage is one of the strongest predictors of long-term financial well-being. Don't believe me? Have a chat with a divorce lawyer about the financial cost of separation.

Secondly, it is important to see the forest for the trees. The writer's story is not over, their story is evolving and will continuously adapt in response to changing demands. This is a mere prelude for them and already they have built resilience for the journey ahead. Financial success is not achieved in one day. Aìkànjú l'ọ́lù ọ̀ràn.

The writer reserve the prerogative to celebrate what they want. If it brings them joy, what right do I have to steer them towards the 'real definition of joy/success, especially if it is my own definition or the consensus definition of joy or success? We do not know what goals they set before leaving Nigeria. For all we know, obtaining Canadian citizenship may have been one of those goals.

Lastly, I think there is an elephant in this room that needs to be addressed. You posited that many immigrant remain financially insecure? As a matter of fact, this is disingenious. The stats say 25% of all (ALL!) Canadians would be unable to cover a sudden, unexpected emergency expense of $500. Recent studies reveal that the majority of working-age Canadians lack sufficient liquid cash to handle a $1,000 financial emergency, with almost half of the population living paycheck to paycheck (https://www.rbc.com/newsroom/news/article.html?article=125971).
The link shared in the last page says In Ontario, the homeownership rate among immigrants in their fifth year after admission climbed from 35.7 per cent in 2018 to 40.2 per cent in 2021. During the same period, the rate among Canadian-born residents aged 25 to 54 fell from 50.7 per cent to 47.8 per cent (https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/real-estate/article/newcomers-are-buying-homes-faster-as-canadian-born-ownership-rates-decline-statcan/). We know for sure that the bank of dad/mum is giving an average of $145k to help the Canadian-born residents achieve that 47.8% home ownership (https://globalnews.ca/news/11800855/parents-co-signing-mortgages/ + https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/article/bank-of-mom-and-dad-affluent-families-giving-average-of-145k-for-kids-first-home-report-finds/ ) whilst immigrants who pay black tax achieve 40.2%.

Financial instability is an equal opportunity malaise. Many immigrants are punching way above their financial weight and deserve credit for it. You should look at both the financial realities experienced by many Canadian-born households and the remarkable economic progress that many immigrants achieve despite starting with fewer financial advantages before posting erroneous claims.

Kenn55:
I don't get your problem. Where did he say that his journey has given him financial independence? Why did he say obtaining a passport solved or will solve all his problems?

Financial independence is a journey, it is not a flip of switch, millions of people will never even get there no matter how hard they try.

So people shouldn't celebrate or appreciate their little progress because they haven't achieved financial independence?

Somebody is open about his struggles and some successes amidst the frustrations, the little you can do is to be genuinely happy for them and encourage them to continue working hard but here you are trying to downplay it by introducing something they didn't say or insinuate.

If dem call you bad belle now, u go begin dey para. Stop this cho cho cho

jedisco:
I disagree with your aspersions, and it does feel like you're putting your own narrative into his story. He was succinct in narrating his journey - one which describes the ups and downs which many migrants might face when moving to a new country, more so from a developing one where some of the qualifications might not be appreciated immediately.

You mention buying a house and obtaining citizenship. The reason why most citizenship is celebrated is because it guarantees long-term stay and gives one a sense of stability. I was on a work visa for five years, and despite never being worried about getting a job, I found it unduly restrictive in terms of attainment and what I could achieve. What I was able to accomplish in the two years after I got permanent stay was far above what I did in the five years on a visa. That is the reason why it's celebrated. It gives people a sense of stability and enables them to thrive in the competitive society they become part of.

As regards buying a house, despite recent hiccups, it has proven to be one of the enduring sources of wealth in most Western nations for the last 40 years. Yes, there are st0cks, but most household wealth is still tied in property. Even if you look across nations, in terms of differential attainment among people who are black or ethnic minorities, it almost always boils down to property ownership. You will hardly ever see any country where those who own property do not own wealth. It doesn't just happen. Capitalism works when you own the capital or the means of production, not when someone else owns it, and you become a number in the system.

All said, he does describe a story of resilience, pushing through and triumph - one which we should celebrate, not use as a segway to bring in other narratives.

sirabbey:
Caution: Long read

From PPR to Citizenship: The Traumas, the Triumphs, and the Testimony

The first time I heard the phrase, “May your road be rough,” was in the late 1990s. Our Chemistry teacher said it to us as graduating students while we celebrated the completion of our WAEC examinations and the end of secondary school. At the time, it sounded almost like a curse. Why would anyone wish a rough road on another person? Life, however, has taught me otherwise.
What appeared to be a curse was, in fact, an unconventional blessing. A rough road develops resilience. It builds character, strengthens resolve, and teaches lessons that smooth paths never can. Looking back on our journey from Permanent Residence (PPR) to Canadian Citizenship, I can confidently say that our road was indeed rough, but it was also transformative.

A New Beginning
After completing our landing formalities in December 2021, I spent the next 4 weeks helping my family settle into our new life in Canada. We moved out of our Airbnb, rented and modestly furnished an apartment, and began adapting to our new environment.
By the last week of January 2022, I returned to Nigeria to tie up unfinished business. I formally resigned from my job, disposed of some of our belongings, and arranged for someone else to take over our apartment. While there, I also attempted to renew my Nigerian passport, which was due to expire later that year.

Unfortunately, I encountered the frustrating realities of Nigerian bureaucracy again. Despite paying ₦70,000 for the renewal process on Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) portal, I was unable to obtain a new passport because I was informed at the point of capturing that my National Identification Number (NIN), which I had obtained more than three years earlier, had not yet appeared on the NIS system. The money was lost, the renewal failed, and I eventually returned to Canada in April 2022 without a renewed passport.

Living on Hope....and Proof of Funds
Upon returning to Canada, my wife and I embarked on what would become a long and exhausting search for employment.
At that point, we were surviving primarily on the Proof of Funds (POF) we had brought from Nigeria, and our savings were steadily shrinking. Although the government had begun paying us Canada Child Care Benefits, we made a deliberate decision not to spend the money. Instead, we invested it in Registered Education Savings Plans (RESP) for our children's education.

The decision proved to be one of the wisest financial choices we made. Not only did it help secure our children's educational future, but it also allowed us to benefit from the accompanying government grants. Today, that RESP portfolio has grown into a substantial education fund.
Meanwhile, we attended newcomer programs, career workshops, and government-sponsored integration initiatives. We applied for countless jobs, but neither of us received an offer.

Then, in June 2022, I was awarded a provincial government scholarship for an Information Technology training program valued at $20,000. The training would have opened the door to a career as a junior Network Administrator. Just as I was preparing to begin the program, one of the many engineering applications I had submitted resulted in an interview invitation.
By God's grace, I passed the interview and received an offer the very next day to work as a Project Engineer on a renewable energy project.

The Importance of Professional Credentials
Let me backtrack a little: earlier in the Japa journey, immediately after receiving my PPR, I had begun the process of obtaining professional engineering recognition in Canada.

As a COREN-registered engineer in Nigeria, I used my portfolios and experience to apply for Professional licensure but was only granted Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status by the regulators. They remarked that I lacked Canadian engineering experience. I was advised to reapply after gaining one year of local experience.
At the time, I viewed the EIT designation as a disappointment. Later, I discovered that it played a significant role in helping me secure my first engineering position in Canada.

A Season of Stability
Although the project site was located two hours away from my city of residence, I gladly accepted the opportunity.
After completing the required drug and alcohol screening, the company provided accommodation near the project site as well as a company-maintained truck for my use. For the first time since arriving in Canada, life felt stable. Income exceeded expenses. We began saving. Hope returned.
Eventually, my wife suggested we explore homeownership. We met with one of Canada's major banks to determine our mortgage eligibility based on my employment and our credit profile. The advisors crunch out the numbers and gave us the amount we qualified for based on our circumstances.
The following week, we visited several builders' show homes. It did not take long to realize that while my job was good, that single income would not qualify us for the type of home we envisioned for our family.
The realization weighed heavily on my wife. She felt frustrated that her inability to secure employment might be holding back our family's aspirations. I encouraged her to remain hopeful and continue applying.

The Breaking Point
By December 2022, after nearly a year in Canada without any employment, my wife had reached her limit.
She told me she was tired of submitting applications without success and wanted to return to Nigeria with the children. The prospect of family separation devastated me, but I understood the emotional and psychological toll she had endured.
I asked her for one final extension, 3 more months. If nothing changed by the end of March 2023, I promised I would support whatever decision she made. Unwilling to remain idle while waiting, she got her Class 4 driving license and began driving for UBER using our family vehicle.
Then, on March 16, 2023, 2 weeks before the deadline, everything changed. She received a job offer.
What could have become a family separated by circumstances instead became a family strengthened by perseverance.

Chasing the Canadian Dream
Two weeks after she started work, we returned to the bank for a mortgage reassessment. This time, with two incomes, the numbers worked.
We obtained a 12-month mortgage pre-approval and proceeded to sign a pre-construction home purchase agreement. The plan was straightforward: make an initial 10% down payment from savings, accumulate another 10% during construction, and finance the remaining 80% with a mortgage while avoiding mortgage insurance costs.
By April 2023, the dream was in motion, but life had other plans.

Employment Earthquake: When the Ground Shifted Beneath Us
House construction began in June 2023 and was expected to be completed by April 2024.
As we diligently saved toward the second portion of the down payment, a major policy shift occurred.
In October 2023, the provincial government suspended approvals for new renewable energy projects. The impact on the renewable industry was immediate and severe. By December 2023, after the company's project I was on got completed, my employer laid off approximately 80% of project personnel, including me.
In an instant, the foundation of our carefully crafted plan disappeared. The future of our home purchase suddenly seemed impossible, but God’s Mercy says no!

Grace in Difficult Seasons
In the midst of this uncertainty, once again, God showed up and made a way.
My wife secured an even better job, while Employment Insurance (EI) payments kicked in for me and helped bridged the gap. Although the EI payments represented only a small fraction of my previous income, it was enough to keep us afloat.
Together, we pushed through. By April 2024, we successfully completed the home purchase and moved into our new house. The victory, however, came with new realities.
Our expenses exploded. Mortgage payments, property taxes, utilities, homeowners' fees, garbage collection charges, and allied costs quickly replaced the simplicity of apartment living.
The financial pressure was intense; still, I continued applying for engineering roles.

The Wilderness Long Wait
September 2024 arrived, and my EI benefits expired; still, no job was in sight. I remained unemployed.
To prevent financial hardship from overwhelming our family, I accepted a survival job. It helped pay bills, but the physical demands eventually became too strenuous and difficult to sustain.
Seeking an alternative, I enrolled in security training, passed the examinations, and qualified as a licensed security guard.
Then, just as I was preparing to pivot and begin a new chapter by seeking job roles as a security guard, another engineering opportunity emerged.
One of the many applications I had submitted months earlier resulted in an interview invitation. I attended the interview, and I got the job.
The offer came almost 18 months after being laid off from my first engineering position and 9 months after my EI benefits had ended.
The journey had been emotionally draining, financially exhausting, and mentally challenging, but it ended in testimony.

Lessons from the Storm
The hardships taught me lessons I could never have learned from success alone.
They deepened my appreciation for my wife and her unwavering support. They showed me the importance of partnership during adversity and helped me understand why many marriages struggle, and some crumble under the pressures of immigration and resettlement.
Challenges do not destroy relationships; often, they reveal whether two people are willing to carry life's burdens together. When vicissitudes of life come, couples can either grow together or fall apart.
I count myself very fortunate to be married to a good woman who chose perseverance over surrender.

The Final Milestone
In December 2024, my wife and children became eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship.
They submitted their applications and became Canadian citizens in May 2025.
I became eligible in March 2025, submitted my own application, and proudly became a Canadian citizen in October 2025.
The journey from PPR to Citizenship was anything but easy.
The road was rough, but that rough road built resilience. It strengthened our family. It deepened our faith. It taught us patience, perseverance, and gratitude.

Today, we are not yet where we ultimately hope to be. However, we are far ahead of where we stood when we arrived in Canada nearly five years ago. There are still dreams to pursue, goals to accomplish, and mountains yet to climb, but when I look back at where we started in December 2021, I am overwhelmed by gratitude.

If you're somewhere on your own rough road today, don't give up. The chapter you're in is not the whole story. Sometimes, the roughest roads lead to the most beautiful destinations.

The journey continues…………..Aluta Continua, Victoria Ascerta.

Ghaliz:
A 3-yr certificate or diploma from the school of Nursing does not equate the Canadian B.Sc, no IRCC-designated ECA evaluating agency would evaluate it as such. IQAS would evaluate it as a 3 year post secondary diploma according to Gemini anyway.

Mclairity1:
I did some changes after ita and after some while changed the changes to the original version so, do I need to explain why I changed some words and went back to change it again to the original version for express entry

MimithankGod:
Good evening everyone, has anyone here taken the postgraduate diploma in Business Management with Twim Institute?

Amaahy:
Hi everyone,

For those who completed a hospital-based School of Nursing program in Nigeria, which ECA organization gave you the best result—CAS, IQAS, or ICES?

WES evaluated my 3-year nursing diploma as not comparable to a completed Canadian educational credential, so I'm looking to try another ECA body.

I'd really appreciate hearing your experiences and recommendations. Thanks!

PhdCloakRoom:
But you just told us that ChatGPT is the machine or tool that is dictating your life . Go and read it yourself.

Back to your lesson. The visa you are using to travel to Canada is called temporary travel/visit visa or temporary travel card. [b]When you passed the POE vetting that is when you get the permanent study visa...meaning the main official student visa. If the grammar is confusing you i think i have lectured you right now. [/b]

Stop cut and paste of people's visa application credentials on Nairaland. You are not processing anything. Stop fooling yourself.

iyaoge24:
Please help me out with this situation.
My International Passport expires in 2036. My Bio metrics expires in 2033.
But IRCC stamped 6 months Visa on my Passport.
Can this be an Administrative issue or they are assuming I am going for the World cup.
But my Application carries nothing about going for World Cup. I stated clearly I am going to visit my family who are Canadian citizens.
Please advise what I should do next.
I raised a web form today to inquire why I was given a 6 months visa. I hope they answer me.

Babe17:
Good evening everyone. I got an unconditional offer from Fanshawe College to study data analytics. My husband also got an offer to study construction project management in the same school. I’m currently learning hair dressing and I have skills as a virtual assistant. He is an engineering project manager and can drive a forklift. Who stands a better chance of landing a job that can give sponsorship amongst the 2 of us after studies? How easy is it to get a student job in Ontario? Should we consider other provinces? I read Ontario stopped provincial nomination, is there hope of getting PR without this nomination? Thank you

PhdCloakRoom:
Am i supposed to have created my account 20 years ago ? Or has Nairaland stop accepting new member ? Or am i supposed to have used 10 years on Nairaland before i started contributing to the topics ?

If i am the only one on Nairaland with my email on my profile then let the admin delete my profile right now . Your contact on your profile does not mean advertising. We have various aims on Nairaland . An organisation may seek my service as a reviewer or admission Counselor etc so dont have the illusion that i am a travel agent. If nairaland is not doing anything positively in your life Mr i challenge you to delete your account right away. If you cannot do that it means you are in the same boat with all nairalanders.

am not selling any dream you are the one selling your dream. I am following and maintaining Nairaland policy by not derailing the thread. Go and advertise the closure of Universities and Canada economy in the politics section.

[b]When a student got admitted into Canadian school and he or she was able to graduate successfully the Permanent Residency pathway will open automatically. Such student would have made friends with Canadians and Americans or even dating a citizen in the case of a single student so friends and school officials as well as natural immersion will teach such graduate with the next steps. Stop promoting PR on Student Visa thread indirectly .[/b]

amnotapervert:
Back to back rejection IRCC has red eye now no love again

Legacyedition:
Lolz. Certificate is nothing to oyinbo. You need just ability to perform your job. There's also something called skill tranferability. Also I already worked as a support worker in a different organization for 1 year.

Just to let you know. The information on the nocs are not determinative. This is based on ircc own training manual for their officers obtained by Steve meurrens via access to information. You can read a training manual below.

Legacyedition:
I hope it's clear now?

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes/federal-skilled-workers/assessing-applications-against-minimum-requirements.html

Legacyedition:
Lolz. Certificate is nothing to oyinbo. You need just ability to perform your job There's also something called skill tranferability. Also I already worked as a support worker in a different organization for 1 year.

Just to let you know. The information on the nocs are not determinative. This is based on ircc own training manual for their officers obtained by Steve meurrens via access to information. You can read a training manual below.

hayyawithme:
We are are a family of 2 adults, 1 minor and a toddler.
We are planning of taking our children on a visit to Canada this Christmas holiday for two weeks.

I need your advice on how to go about it
We are currently reside in UAE

RodgersAkpafu:
Thank you very much
I personally don't fully subscribe to nudity, especially in the presence of kids, but that is not enough to negate or diminish what the pride month stands for

Kenn55:
Anybody reading all these will notice you ended up proving my point. That community is always edgy, looking for the faintest of criticism to bring out their "guns" looking to fight. See how you are dashing people who disagree as homophobes left, right and center.

As a Pentecostal Christian, I have critized pastors and the church significantly. I have bashed the state of the church cos of some of the nonsense some pastors are doing. I don't endorse or will never endorse everything happening in Christianity. That means I am "Christainphobic" since I'm also critical of the church.

Anyway I don't care about the homophobic tag one bit. I no send Anybody papa. I will NEVER advocate discrimination against anybody irrespective of who they are but I will never ENDORSE that shit. If that community can't accept that fact, na una sabi afterall I also have the right not to accept something