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[Tario...34]

Congratulations Bolaopemire.... It shows October applications have been rounded up.

Please guys kindly help with the link for the generic app form, schedule A, and travel form. I want to fill it while waiting patiently ;D ;D

Thank you.

 

[Mabertia]

Congratulations bolaopemire, God's speed in you visa issuance!!!

Did any other request follow the PPR? Like Police Cert, POF et al?

;D I never knew He will answer me this 2X As you answer me this way, thank You Jesus. Let somebody shout halleluyahhh. Thank you everyone, this is indeed one family. After reading responses from Markdoff, tbaba and twentyfourseven, I got relieved , problem shared is half solved.

To God be the Glory, I got PPR for myself and my family this evening. COA mail and PPR dropped together.

The Lord is good to me, praise Him.

I pray each and everyone of us will share this wonderful testimony in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen

Neyobash, I got your contact, we will not spend 12 days gathering documents.

:-* :-* :-*

 

[Lolesky]

Hi Lolesky,

How did the interview go in Accra, Hope all is well.

Kindly let us know what happened.

Regards

Hi Guys, greetings fro RK, RA, AB....from Ghana. No shaking positive updates will flow in soon. The purpose of my interview was primarily about my adopted child and the fallout was that those guys finds it difficult we could adopt genuinely without ulterior motive inclinations. Still waiting what their decision will be. Your prayer is needed to save a life.

 

[Mabertia]

Welcome back Lolesky and thank God for His mercies! We will continue to pray for your adoptee that His mercies shall befall her, amen! Next stop MR, PPR!!!

Hi Guys, greetings fro RK, RA, AB....from Ghana. No shaking positive updates will flow in soon. The purpose of my interview was primarily about my adopted child and the fallout was that those guys finds it difficult we could adopt genuinely without ulterior motive inclinations. Still waiting what their decision will be. Your prayer is needed to save a life.

 

[Christamario]

Dear All,
Pls I just want to know if it's mandatory to attend a COA session before a PPR request? While going through my mailbox, I noticed a COA mail that arrived in May 2015 well before my MR in September 2015. I've not attended the session yet.
Rgds.

Please attend, you will get a lot of information which will help you on the long run

 

[ShollyPee]

Congratulations Bolaompere. It has ended in praise for you. Cheers.

 

[akubilly]

Hello all, this post is culled from the `Nigerian applicant` thread. It`s pasted here for all to begin to mentally prepare for the journey ahead.

Hi guys... been away for almost a year now.

I don’t mean to sound like a broken record just in case someone has touched on this topic before; but I doubt if the knowledge would harm anyone.

A good friend of mine planning on landing in Canada asked for my honest opinion of how it has been for us since we landed just over a year ago. I can honestly understand where this question is coming from. Plucking your family and life style from the relative secure known of living in Lagos and shipping off to the great unknown of Canada can be quite daunting. What makes it worse is that no one seems to give an honest account of what really goes on. You tend to get responses like "it's ok" or "God has been faithful". Personally, such responses frighten the hell out of me. Thank God for threads and forums like this.

I have a friend of mine who just moved with his family from 9ja to Calgary here, back in September 2015. My guy came to Canada with no illusions; he landed alone (his family came 2 weeks after him). He stayed at my place for 2-3 days, rented a decent budget home close to downtown (I will talk about budget later), moved in and got a job at Walmart a week later (his reasoning - it doesn't make sense to spend his savings in Naira on dollarized items, he needed to earn dollars). Just before his family landed, he got certified as a security personnel (Security guys earn fair amount with relative little input as compared to a Walmart job... lol and if you are lucky to be on night shift, you have enough time to read for your exams). All these while he searches for a job in line with his previous work experience. Did I forget to tell you that my guy is an IT professional with almost 15 years of experience in the Nigeria's financial sector. The man has worked for the biggest banking brands in Nigeria.

Yesterday, he joked about a conversation he had with a Canadian woman who he happened to have had dealings in Nigeria. The Canadian lady is conversant with Nigeria having trained IT professionals in Lagos on numerous occasions. The lady told him to be open minded in his search for a job; take any job; anywhere in Canada; that he should leave his family and go if necessary. But he should bear in mind that he would most likely be sacked before 3 months. He shouldn't take it personal; that most Nigerians struggle because of the difference in work cultures (I'd talk about the Canadian work culture, also later). We all laughed because he got sacked from Walmart exactly 3 months into the job. He currently works with his security licence and is studying for his professional exams. The beauty of this story is that my guy now has Canadian work experience - which so invaluable over here.

Most immigrants here, whether they tell you or not, worked in "transition" jobs for about 6 months to 1 year before getting that job similar to what they were doing back home. On the average, it takes between 2-3 years to get back to the job status at which you were before you landed in Canada. Once you get there, there's no turning back. It's really bliss from there on. Personally, I think the 2-3 years is worth it anytime, any day. There are very few societies that give you the opportunities, peace of mind and security.. I am yet to meet a Permanent Resident who regrets being in Canada.

If you are thinking of coming to Canada, please come with a similar mindset to that of my good friend; else you will be quite disappointed. Those dream jobs are not lined on the street on Canada. Yes, I know a couple of guys that got great jobs within weeks of landing - I tell conveniently tell you that those are the exception.

Plan. I can't overemphasize this enough. Plan, plan, plan.

Plan for employment upgrading programmes, certifications et al;

Plan for your drivers license; plan to buy a car. This is a must; don't even think you can do without it. Luckily, there are auctions around where you can get a good vehicle for between $1,000 - $3,000 CAD. I'm talking about 2002 to 2006 models. Please just buy it even if the intention is to use it till you settle down. My advise is to go for Japanese, Toyota or Honda; so you send home to 9ja after you have finished with it (or bought that range rover as a replacement) and make your money back Tongue Tongue Tongue. Another friend of mind was lucky to buy a 2008 Toyota Sienna - full options - for less than $5,000. Again, these are the exceptions. You can also shop for cars on Kijiji.com

Talking about kijiji; you can practically get your furniture free on kijiji. You just have to look hard. My advise again based on experience; don't start acquiring too much junk before you move to your own house (yeah, owning your house is possible with only 6 months into your job). Moving can be stressful.

Plan your budget.

So I advise, plan now and be focused. Reach out and maintain contact with landed persons who have positive outlook and not those who will dampen your spirit. Remember, birds of a feather flock together

Thanks for this, it's very insightful and encouraging. I love for someone to see this.

 

[akubilly]

Hello House,

Am quite new to this forum but have been reading comments in other forums and here too, am trying to keep up with the abbreviations. Great job guys.

I have opened my EE profile but not submitted yet, waiting on spouse to sit for IELTS and get his ECA assessed (it's taking forever) am tempted to submit the profile without these two, but again am held down by the points I will lose.

My question is: is it ok for couples to submit two different profile where the only difference in the two profile will the PA. Will this amount to an offense or misrepresentation?

Your response will be highly appreciated.

 

[7G]

Please attend, you will get a lot of information which will help you on the long run

I do plan to attend well ahead before departing but after visas are issued. I've always thought it to be a nice-to-have session but reading through the threads I'm getting the impression that it is mandatory.
Thanks.

 

[bolaopemire]

Congratulations bolaopemire, God's speed in you visa issuance!!!

Did any other request follow the PPR? Like Police Cert, POF et al?

Thanks to everyone for the congratulatory messages

@Mabertia - Additional request - Nigeria PCC, Passport photographs, FORM 5406 and 8

I read on the forum that passport photograph is better taken at STUDIO24 in IKOYI, I want to ask if we have others who took the snap from other locations and if there are any exceptions raised in recent times i.e from Jan 2016 till date as IKOYI is quite a distance from my end

 

[esttycan14]

My people shout halleluyah! pick up mail just dropped!

 

[Markdoff]

Please, I would like to know if there is anyone among those who have already received their PPRs that paid RPRF without being requested by the embassy? Just asking

 

[neyobash14]

My people shout halleluyah! pick up mail just dropped!

congrats esttycan

 

[adaghogho]

Thanks to everyone for the congratulatory messages

@Mabertia - Additional request - Nigeria PCC, Passport photographs, FORM 5406 and 8

I read on the forum that passport photograph is better taken at STUDIO24 in IKOYI, I want to ask if we have others who took the snap from other locations and if there are any exceptions raised in recent times i.e from Jan 2016 till date as IKOYI is quite a distance from my end

Congratulations! God is ever faithful.. I celebrate with you and your family.

My people shout halleluyah! pick up mail just dropped!

Halleluyah! it is ending in praise... Flight booking ti take over






There is ALWAYS a better way with God

 

[Ayobunmi05]

Thanks to everyone for the congratulatory messages

@Mabertia - Additional request - Nigeria PCC, Passport photographs, FORM 5406 and 8

I read on the forum that passport photograph is better taken at STUDIO24 in IKOYI, I want to ask if we have others who took the snap from other locations and if there are any exceptions raised in recent times i.e from Jan 2016 till date as IKOYI is quite a distance from my end

U dont have to go to Ikoyi to take your passport pictures you can take it at any photo studio as long as you have the specifications with you. I took mine in Gbagada and no issues.

Print out the specs and take along with with.

Hope this helps