FSW 2014 applicants from Nigeria - Let's network

[tbaba]

Congratulations to everyone with one update or the other.

We land safely to the glory of God in YYZ. It was a smooth journey via Ethiopian Airlines. Great flights, great rates, great service.

I almost did not post this (cos I was like what is new to say) but for the fact that I learnt a great deal from previous people's posts. So maybe this post would benefit just one person.

Before leaving, I had gotten various lists of what I would need from friends who were in CA. So I had a combined list which resulted in 12 bags = 4 extra luggages for my family size.

Landing was seamless. Our friends picked us from the airport and took us to the temporary accommodation we got through Airbnb. (www.airbnb.ca) Our friends checked the environment before we paid. The host was great and we were reluctant to leave.

1. My personal advise (which may be full of bias) is that as much as possible, try get a place -temporary or permanent- before landing. kijiji, craigslist etc would help. Getting a place reduces the strain on friendships/relationships and makes you settle down fast. People here usually have their budgets fixed so having an extra presence especially hosting a family = extra utility bills and all what not. I'd suggest we reserve placing much demands on those friendships/relationships till when they will really be needed.

2. This section is for those of us who stay in basic accommodation in Naija (your regular flat on Lagos mainland). When u get a place here, temporary or permanent - Always remember to 1) turn on your hood while cooking 2) turn on the bath fan while bathing and leave it on for a couple of mins thereafter.

3. For those of us landing in winter and do not mind buying used winter clothes you may send me PMs.

4. Bring all the naija food you can if you are a fan of naija food. Not much screening. Dried ugwu, peppersoup ingredients, seasoning, garri beans, dried fish et al.

5. I read one of the Senior's posts about pots so I carried tower pots. Very useful.

In all carry all you can. Not because you wont find them here but because you want to minimise your spending in the initial months. We got accommodation through kijiji. If you dont mind you would get used furniture on kijiji, good quality and cheap. You will even find free items if you go to the free section. The sales are usually from people who are moving houses. It is cheaper for them to sell off and buy than try carry to a new location.

6. Families with small children - please focus on getting full houses or apartments on the lowest floors. The houses here are made of wood. All those jumping and somersaulting may result in having calls or quit notice if you have neighbours downstairs. High rise buildings are not usually encouraged - crime rates seem higher there

If I remember anything, I will post it.

Canada is beautiful I must say.

thanks for the post

 

[NG babe]

@Canada ds year:

Thanks. I am grateful. your response was helpful

 

[simplebabs]

Congratulations to everyone with one update or the other.

We land safely to the glory of God in YYZ. It was a smooth journey via Ethiopian Airlines. Great flights, great rates, great service.

I almost did not post this (cos I was like what is new to say) but for the fact that I learnt a great deal from previous people's posts. So maybe this post would benefit just one person.

Before leaving, I had gotten various lists of what I would need from friends who were in CA. So I had a combined list which resulted in 12 bags = 4 extra luggages for my family size.

Landing was seamless. Our friends picked us from the airport and took us to the temporary accommodation we got through Airbnb. (www.airbnb.ca) Our friends checked the environment before we paid. The host was great and we were reluctant to leave.

1. My personal advise (which may be full of bias) is that as much as possible, try get a place -temporary or permanent- before landing. kijiji, craigslist etc would help. Getting a place reduces the strain on friendships/relationships and makes you settle down fast. People here usually have their budgets fixed so having an extra presence especially hosting a family = extra utility bills and all what not. I'd suggest we reserve placing much demands on those friendships/relationships till when they will really be needed.

2. This section is for those of us who stay in basic accommodation in Naija (your regular flat on Lagos mainland). When u get a place here, temporary or permanent - Always remember to 1) turn on your hood while cooking 2) turn on the bath fan while bathing and leave it on for a couple of mins thereafter.

3. For those of us landing in winter and do not mind buying used winter clothes you may send me PMs.

4. Bring all the naija food you can if you are a fan of naija food. Not much screening. Dried ugwu, peppersoup ingredients, seasoning, garri beans, dried fish et al.

5. I read one of the Senior's posts about pots so I carried tower pots. Very useful.

In all carry all you can. Not because you wont find them here but because you want to minimise your spending in the initial months. We got accommodation through kijiji. If you dont mind you would get used furniture on kijiji, good quality and cheap. You will even find free items if you go to the free section. The sales are usually from people who are moving houses. It is cheaper for them to sell off and buy than try carry to a new location.

6. Families with small children - please focus on getting full houses or apartments on the lowest floors. The houses here are made of wood. All those jumping and somersaulting may result in having calls or quit notice if you have neighbours downstairs. High rise buildings are not usually encouraged - crime rates seem higher there

If I remember anything, I will post it.

Canada is beautiful I must say.

Thank you for deciding to share, someone is surely blessed and you are too.

 

[bolaopemire]

Thanks for your response @patrioticanadian. I was getting worried

@preferred, I like your experience, thanks for sharing with us, its so encouraging

 

[Graced]

I was scheduled for a session on the 3rd of September.......anyone else booked for that date??

The invitation ought to be sent to MR recipients at the minimum or if PPR has been received. If you use IOM for your medicals,you could be handed the leaflet as well.( I got both an email and the invitation at IOM.) But whatever the case, you will need to make a reservation as they will tell you that there are only limited seats available. It is my opinion that there are 2 sessions in September, 10th & 24th. You can use the number and link provided by technolee above to contact them.
Hope this helps.

 

[Graced]

thanks Preferred for sharing.......

Congratulations to everyone with one update or the other.

We land safely to the glory of God in YYZ. It was a smooth journey via Ethiopian Airlines. Great flights, great rates, great service.

I almost did not post this (cos I was like what is new to say) but for the fact that I learnt a great deal from previous people's posts. So maybe this post would benefit just one person.

Before leaving, I had gotten various lists of what I would need from friends who were in CA. So I had a combined list which resulted in 12 bags = 4 extra luggages for my family size.

Landing was seamless. Our friends picked us from the airport and took us to the temporary accommodation we got through Airbnb. (www.airbnb.ca) Our friends checked the environment before we paid. The host was great and we were reluctant to leave.

1. My personal advise (which may be full of bias) is that as much as possible, try get a place -temporary or permanent- before landing. kijiji, craigslist etc would help. Getting a place reduces the strain on friendships/relationships and makes you settle down fast. People here usually have their budgets fixed so having an extra presence especially hosting a family = extra utility bills and all what not. I'd suggest we reserve placing much demands on those friendships/relationships till when they will really be needed.

2. This section is for those of us who stay in basic accommodation in Naija (your regular flat on Lagos mainland). When u get a place here, temporary or permanent - Always remember to 1) turn on your hood while cooking 2) turn on the bath fan while bathing and leave it on for a couple of mins thereafter.

3. For those of us landing in winter and do not mind buying used winter clothes you may send me PMs.

4. Bring all the naija food you can if you are a fan of naija food. Not much screening. Dried ugwu, peppersoup ingredients, seasoning, garri beans, dried fish et al.

5. I read one of the Senior's posts about pots so I carried tower pots. Very useful.

In all carry all you can. Not because you wont find them here but because you want to minimise your spending in the initial months. We got accommodation through kijiji. If you dont mind you would get used furniture on kijiji, good quality and cheap. You will even find free items if you go to the free section. The sales are usually from people who are moving houses. It is cheaper for them to sell off and buy than try carry to a new location.

6. Families with small children - please focus on getting full houses or apartments on the lowest floors. The houses here are made of wood. All those jumping and somersaulting may result in having calls or quit notice if you have neighbours downstairs. High rise buildings are not usually encouraged - crime rates seem higher there

If I remember anything, I will post it.

Canada is beautiful I must say.

 

[PORPHRY]

Congratulations to everyone with one update or the other.

We land safely to the glory of God in YYZ. It was a smooth journey via Ethiopian Airlines. Great flights, great rates, great service.

I almost did not post this (cos I was like what is new to say) but for the fact that I learnt a great deal from previous people's posts. So maybe this post would benefit just one person.

Before leaving, I had gotten various lists of what I would need from friends who were in CA. So I had a combined list which resulted in 12 bags = 4 extra luggages for my family size.

Landing was seamless. Our friends picked us from the airport and took us to the temporary accommodation we got through Airbnb. (www.airbnb.ca) Our friends checked the environment before we paid. The host was great and we were reluctant to leave.

1. My personal advise (which may be full of bias) is that as much as possible, try get a place -temporary or permanent- before landing. kijiji, craigslist etc would help. Getting a place reduces the strain on friendships/relationships and makes you settle down fast. People here usually have their budgets fixed so having an extra presence especially hosting a family = extra utility bills and all what not. I'd suggest we reserve placing much demands on those friendships/relationships till when they will really be needed.

2. This section is for those of us who stay in basic accommodation in Naija (your regular flat on Lagos mainland). When u get a place here, temporary or permanent - Always remember to 1) turn on your hood while cooking 2) turn on the bath fan while bathing and leave it on for a couple of mins thereafter.

3. For those of us landing in winter and do not mind buying used winter clothes you may send me PMs.

4. Bring all the naija food you can if you are a fan of naija food. Not much screening. Dried ugwu, peppersoup ingredients, seasoning, garri beans, dried fish et al.

5. I read one of the Senior's posts about pots so I carried tower pots. Very useful.

In all carry all you can. Not because you wont find them here but because you want to minimise your spending in the initial months. We got accommodation through kijiji. If you dont mind you would get used furniture on kijiji, good quality and cheap. You will even find free items if you go to the free section. The sales are usually from people who are moving houses. It is cheaper for them to sell off and buy than try carry to a new location.

6. Families with small children - please focus on getting full houses or apartments on the lowest floors. The houses here are made of wood. All those jumping and somersaulting may result in having calls or quit notice if you have neighbours downstairs. High rise buildings are not usually encouraged - crime rates seem higher there

If I remember anything, I will post it.

Canada is beautiful I must say.

Congrats on your safe landing, can you inform me on how to go about list of accompanying goods? do i have to list all that i have in my baggage?

 

[mrs_0]

I was scheduled for a session on the 3rd of September.......anyone else booked for that date??

Me!

 

[CalgaryChic]

Dear all,

To God be the glory. PPR arrived for myself and family yesterday August 27th. However I'm having issues paying the RPRF fees online even with a Gt bank MasterCard. Any advise will be much appreciated.

Thank you

Congrats Bbmj!!!

 

[MacFar]

@ simplebabs & @ macfar, kindly check your inbox for your respective UPS pick up tracking numbers. Revert once you get dem.
Congrats again guys.

Txs neyobash14 for the kind gesture and support. I got the mail and would be tracking it all the way. I'd sure notify you once I have the passports.

+1 to you broda!

 

[CalgaryChic]

For anybody intrested in using UPS for passport delivery to Accra, I have organised a special discount for people in this forum only. Once you get PPR request let me know so i can direct you to who will attend to you once you get to any UPS outlets. Of course its gonna be easier for people in Lagos to just stroll down to UPS head office in Gbagada for this. This discount applies to PPR only as passport pick up fee is fixed and cannot be discounted.
You will be needing more money when you get to Canada so why not start saving some off courier services now.

Quite thoughtful @ Neyobash!!! May ur heart's desire and ours come to pass IJMN

 

[CalgaryChic]

Thanks to God almighty who alone does these things .pick up arrived this morning . All will be good for us all in Jesus name.

Congrats Taliam!!

 

[CalgaryChic]

congrats to all with positive updates and my sincere thoughts and prayers to all of us expecting some updates or the other, i can clearly relate with the anxiety of waiting to know ones fate.To God be the glory i got MR update on my ecas on the 27th of aug. the letter stated,we sent you a letter on the 25th of august ..........bla bla bla .we also got SLU on ecas on the 24th of aug .
name on spreadsheet deedeemckey 14th of nov 2014 applicant. please my efficient Tbaba kindly update the spreadsheet on our behalf. it will end in testimonies for us all amen.

Congrats ddmckay!!! And a big Amen too

 

[CalgaryChic]

Congratulations to everyone with one update or the other.

We land safely to the glory of God in YYZ. It was a smooth journey via Ethiopian Airlines. Great flights, great rates, great service.

I almost did not post this (cos I was like what is new to say) but for the fact that I learnt a great deal from previous people's posts. So maybe this post would benefit just one person.

Before leaving, I had gotten various lists of what I would need from friends who were in CA. So I had a combined list which resulted in 12 bags = 4 extra luggages for my family size.

Landing was seamless. Our friends picked us from the airport and took us to the temporary accommodation we got through Airbnb. (www.airbnb.ca) Our friends checked the environment before we paid. The host was great and we were reluctant to leave.

1. My personal advise (which may be full of bias) is that as much as possible, try get a place -temporary or permanent- before landing. kijiji, craigslist etc would help. Getting a place reduces the strain on friendships/relationships and makes you settle down fast. People here usually have their budgets fixed so having an extra presence especially hosting a family = extra utility bills and all what not. I'd suggest we reserve placing much demands on those friendships/relationships till when they will really be needed.

2. This section is for those of us who stay in basic accommodation in Naija (your regular flat on Lagos mainland). When u get a place here, temporary or permanent - Always remember to 1) turn on your hood while cooking 2) turn on the bath fan while bathing and leave it on for a couple of mins thereafter.

3. For those of us landing in winter and do not mind buying used winter clothes you may send me PMs.

4. Bring all the naija food you can if you are a fan of naija food. Not much screening. Dried ugwu, peppersoup ingredients, seasoning, garri beans, dried fish et al.

5. I read one of the Senior's posts about pots so I carried tower pots. Very useful.

In all carry all you can. Not because you wont find them here but because you want to minimise your spending in the initial months. We got accommodation through kijiji. If you dont mind you would get used furniture on kijiji, good quality and cheap. You will even find free items if you go to the free section. The sales are usually from people who are moving houses. It is cheaper for them to sell off and buy than try carry to a new location.

6. Families with small children - please focus on getting full houses or apartments on the lowest floors. The houses here are made of wood. All those jumping and somersaulting may result in having calls or quit notice if you have neighbours downstairs. High rise buildings are not usually encouraged - crime rates seem higher there

If I remember anything, I will post it.

Canada is beautiful I must say.

All the best in your new home and country Preferred.... God bless you.

 

[Bbmj]

Thanks everyone for the congratulatory messages - Quartza, SOTAJ, Demitemi, Pace, Sisi Mee, Technolee, CalgaryChic and everyone else. May God bless you all.

I ended up using Stanbic ibtc for the payment and it was a breeze.

For everyone awaiting one update or the other, God has not forgotten you. He is only preparing a special order just for you. It may tarry but it will surely come. Keep the faith alive.