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@Maternal, Easy bro! lol. Atimes we're blinded by patriotism. If the OP had a prosperous business in naija with potentials of earning millions, I would understand. But that 400k is really not something to hold on to if you have the opportunity of moving to Canada, where the public school that is free is likely better infact better than the Coronas and chrislands that are overpriced with limited recreational facilities, you get quality healthcare for the family, sleep in houses with no burglary proof and no fear. It's endless..
No discrimination between the rich and poor, lots of services are subsidized for low income earners.
we all pray Nigeria gets there one day but till then..

Eke40seven:
\Well, it is important to clear so many misconceptions or if you live in North America or Europe you probably would know better. Do you know that right now, most oil companies have laid-off their workers instead of recruiting? Do you know that the possibility of getting a job straight away even after a year is possibly a hoax? At least, in Europe, i know that is absolutely time wasting, you must start from the scratch. My brother, if you earn 400k in Nigeria, you stand the chance to live more like a king than someone earning 3 times that amount in these western countries, bar access to credit and mortgage.
There is nothing calculated about leaving a high paying job of up to 400k to Canada with your Nigerian degrees to look for job in a very poor performing sector. A risk it is, but calculated, i doubt.

I can tell you with confidence that lots of oil companies in N.America are facing shortage of hands in the field. with the right skill set and networking you can get a good job. Oil price is currently not high but fairly stable, companies have come to terms with the price and adjusted their budget.
Also the baby boomers are retiring, there's a need to fill up the void they're leaving behind and this will continue for some more years.
400k in Nigeria now is not the same as 400k of 4 or 5 years ago ooo, things don red. If he has the opportunity to leave, now is the time.
Aside oil and gas there're many other viable sectors he can jump into, options abound.
Major advice I'll give anyone moving abroad, drop that false sense of entitlement. Because you were at a certain position in Naija doesn't mean you must get that same level abroad, walk your way up, key is getting your foot in the door. Wish the OP luck!

@thesoj, you totally summed it up. Everything lies on the OP. Another advice is he shouldn't leave that job in naija and move to Canada on student visa knowing fully well he has dependents in Nigeria. Get a migrant visa and move the entire family. For those saying 400k monthly is a huge pay, that's false. First he has to maintain a standard of living, pay rent, pay exorbitant sch fees for kids, generator, food, still face the challenges of living in naija. Kids development is restricted to academics only, no sport or recreational facilities available and so on...

Eke40seven:
Hello! Your theory of direct exchange rate conversion to weigh the value of the earnings from the comparisons of the two countries is completely wrong. Have you ever heard of the term, "Purchasing Power Parity"? N400k will buy way more things in Nigeria than what even $1500 will buy in Canada. So, please dont analyse it using that perspective.
In my opinion, i think this particular individual should stick to Nigeria with his earning that is certain than going for uncertainties in Canada, EXCEPT of course he has a certain job offer with a comparable pay. If he were jobless or with a shitty job in Nigeria, that i could understand since he would have nothing much to lose.

Most important factor to consider is the earning power in a country. If the OP has a similar job in Canada, he'll earn about 5 times what he earns in Nigeria. The idea is taking a calculated risk, sincerely analyzing his chances of getting a decent job in Canada within a year. The first year might be rough especially moving with a family. Things might be more expensive but u're bound to earn enough to cover those expenses.
N400k monthly is meagre to what he's capable of earning in a decent job in Canada.

@Op, If u'll be moving out as a PR holder, go for it. you have the potential of making much more than What you make in Nigeria currently especially with this exchange rate. Better life, more opportunities for your children, less stress. Someone mentioned lack of Nigerian food, you'll most likely eat more Nigerian food than when u were in Nigeria.

This man is brave. Sumbo will be addressed by the media as Tuface's babymama for the rest of her life, both parties shud deal with it.

odimbannamdi:
Ssc means Short Service Combatant wwhile Dssc means Direct Short Service Commission. They are 2 of the 3 ways of joining the officers cadre of the Nigerian Army and, just like the "short" in their names imply, it is supposed to be for a short period of time (10years). However, as long as you ain't 35years yet, you can convert to the Regular version of your mode of entry on your 7th month of service and serve more than the 10years

Now to their differences:

Ssc requires you spend 9months for the normal training and another 1 month where you will undertake a counter-terrorism course, making it10months in all. As an SSc officer, you will be trained on command roles and upon passing out, you will be confered with "1 eye" (2nd Lieutenant) and be assignedd thirty six soldiers (a platoon) to command in a war zone to be battle tested. It will take u 3 years to become a Lieutenant, then subsequent promotion will take five years each, after passing a promotional exam. As an Ssc officer, you are very likely to reach the peak of the Army career such as becoming a GOC, COAS, CDS if you are intelligent.

Will talk about the Dssc later. At work now

Tag me when u write about DSSC. thanks

ChisOsin:
OK....thanks
But is it 54days from when u arrived Canada or from when you got ur PPR? Or from when?

After your arrival.

ChisOsin:
Please how long does it take for one to get the PR card on a normal circumstances assume there are no issues?

can range from 45-80days. currently at 54 days.

zandora:
I landed in November and I'm still yet to receive my PR card.

Have u called them? Might be an issue with your passport photograph.

ChisOsin:
Hello house
I so much appreciate the good work so many of you are doing here, it feel so good to see this thread...Canada has been my dream land...hubby and I has build up funds for this immigration purpose but end up using it to go give birth to our baby in the US because we got discouraged the moment my hubby did not pass his ielt test.....but now that I have found this thread with wonderful people who is ever ready to assist and encourage people like us, I think we have to start building up another fund...

Please I need your opinion on this, our plan is for hubby to be the principle applicant, so that when we finally get the PPR, hubby, I and our 2 children will travel there and I will come back with the children after one month and continue with my job (since I have a good job here) so that I can support him from here until he gets a job and stand firm on his feet before we finally join him permanently....but the issue here is that I happen to be more eligible for this EE than hubby because of my age and work experience, the worst is that I got to fine out that his job title is not even among the NOC type A, B and 0 as required....

My question now is that, is it possible for me to be the principal applicant and still go on with our plan? Is it allowed?

Thanks

Your plan of keeping your job in Nigeria while your husband finds his feet in Canada, is a good one. Check carefully if u can see an occupation that relates closely to his. If not You have no other choice than to be the PA. But u have to spend half the time shuttling to maintain your PR. So check well.

WoodcrestMayor:
Mine is still showing "in process"

click on it to see more details.
It will be "In process" till ur visa is stamped and it changes to "Decision Made". when you land it changes to "complete"

WoodcrestMayor:
Any one got any correspondence from Ghana lately?

Lots of updates from Accra in the last 2weeks. Mainly visas and PPRs.

Rhyle:
Thanks for yesterday ur reply.

But why is it some people are still asked to submit updated pof at ppr . Is it not possible they still check on pof when they don't request update from you?

The essence of POF is for you to come in with the said amount. For your survival and for you not to be a burden to the system. Remember you're coming in as a professional and you're expected to have a decent standard of living to u get your desired job.
In most cases, families actually need more than their POF.

@ Vinshu. I understand your view point, but what u wrote up there is totally not correct. These days marriage is like a partnership. In the western world and even Nigeria, a lot of women are excelling in their career, many are doing better than the men. Hope u know u stand a better chance getting a mortgage approval as working couple than as a single individual. Car is not a big deal, a decent job will get u a car easily. I'll only say, a jobless man has no business marrying a jobless woman if they intend having kids. But if their combined income can provide a level of comfort for the family and in their 30s, in love with each, nothing stops them from getting married.

Rhyle:
Hello House,

Please when is one safe with pof? it's really been tempting with lots of really pressing needs. I'll appreciate your good response.

After you receive ur PPR.

jagaban17:
1st Power Engineering - as Technical Engineer

2nd Telecoms Infrastructure - as Site Maintenance Engineer

Go for the first option, the power engineering, speaking from experience. Telecom is too shaky

irondome:
Not trying to knock your hustle Sis, why do I need a training if already have the visa

It's a free orientation program organized by the International Organization for Migration, with funding from Canadian government. It's not compulsory to attend, but it's an informative session that runs the whole day, u can ask whatever question u want to.

romefe:
Pls forum members I have a driver licences which I did but without capturing and I was told I will need to sumit it in Winnipeg to get there own. My question is will they confirm it with Nigeria road safety or not.

I don't have all the details about Manitoba's driver license system. But it will do you a lot of good if u you travel with your genuine Nigerian license that's about 3years old. The Nigerian license will allow you drive for about 3 months but u need to submit it for you to get theirs after writing your knowledge test.
confirm your license here
https://www.nigeriadriverslicence.org
click on DL application.

Nice to see lots of questions being answered here. Thank you all for the support and assistance offered here.

WoodcrestMayor:
2014 Fswp applicants....wetin dey happen?
Honestly...I haff tire
Any news?

AVO has been quiet of recent. seems Demcember applicants are the ones waiting for MR.
@scrollmeout, where u dey?

Congrats Zandora, Nice to see Decision made here.

Hello Everyone,surprised to find out another thread has been created. Its all good. I'm really really behind, been away for too long.
@ oladelemary , I saw ur email alert on NL but sorry I can't access the email I used to open this moniker,any other way I can reach you?

8. Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)

https://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/151019120231-8-worst-airports-ho-chi-minh-exlarge-169.jpg

9. Benazir Bhutto International Airport (Islamabad, Pakistan)
https://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/141020103450-worst-airport-1-isb-horizontal-large-gallery.jpg


10. Beauvais-Tille International Airport (Paris)
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3. Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu, Nepal)
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Nepal's Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport held onto the same spot as last year -- third.

4. Tashkent International Airport (Uzbekistan)

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5. Simon Bolivar International Airport (Caracas, Venezuela)

https://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/140711125256-venezuela-airport-horizontal-large-gallery.jpg

6. Toussaint Louverture International Airport (Port au Prince, Haiti)
https://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/151019105940-6-port-au-prince-toussaint-louverture-international-airport-haiti-pap-exlarge-169.jpg

7. Hamid Karzai International Airport (Kabul, Afghanistan)
https://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/151019113048-7-worst-airports-kabul-exlarge-169.jpg

2. King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)
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Saudi Arabia's Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport held onto its position as world's second worst airport.

Voters were annoyed by the chaotic, crowded, unclean airport -- particularly within the Hajj terminal.

"From smoking in non-smoking areas to the bathroom odor wafting out into the lounges, few people sang praises after spending time here," said Sleeping in Airports.

"Multi-hour immigration queues with distracted and absent officers further aggravated travelers."

Fortunately, the site said Jeddah's days on the list are likely numbered -- the new Jeddah Airport is scheduled to open mid-2016.

1. Port Harcourt International Airport (Nigeria)

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Traveling through Nigeria's Port Harcourt International Airport any time soon?

Sorry for your luck.

The African terminal received the unfortunate distinction of being named "world's worst airport" in 2015 by travel website The Guide to Sleeping in Airports.

This year's survey, which asked fliers to identify the world's worst and best aviation terminals, attracted 26,297 qualifying responses.
Despite the site's name, airports weren't just rated according to how easy it is to take a nap while inside them.

Sleeping in Airports' readers were asked to judge facilities in four categories: comfort, conveniences, cleanliness and customer service.

What landed Port Harcourt at the top of the pile?

Respondents reportedly complained about unpleasant and unhelpful staff, alleged corruption, a severe lack of seating, broken air-conditioning and the fact that the arrivals hall was inside a tent.

"The good news is that some areas of the terminal have been recently renovated, meaning you can expect actual walls, floors and windows," says the website.

"Though it is a far cry from reasonable, improvements are being made."

http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/19/aviation/worlds-worst-airports-2015/index.html

edababa007:
Hello house, I'll like to know if the ibadan centre(IELTS) conducts all d 4 tests same day.. my test is on 1st August, bt am yet to receive test venue details from British council, do I need to contact them directly?

In many cases u will have ur speaking test few days to the rest, the other 3 will be written same day. some candidates do their speaking same day with the rest of the test. British Council will send u a mail this coming week with all the info. pls prepare well for the test, smash it cos u need those points.

^^Yes, that's true. There's a November 9th applicant with MR. you should be expecting as well. Looking forward hearing from you this week.

usr249:
@zeelo2014,
Congratulations.
Could you please share your timelines?
Thanks.

June 13th applicant, MR June 3rd 2015, PPR June 29th.