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gsinghbal

Star Member
May 26, 2015
59
9
Present, Amritsar - Target, Edmonton
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Colombo
NOC Code......
2263
App. Filed.......
15-12-2014
AOR Received.
09-04-2015
IELTS Request
Sent
File Transfer...
03-03-2015
Med's Request
17-09-2015
Med's Done....
28-09-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
05-05-2016
VISA ISSUED...
06-05-2016
LANDED..........
21-06-2016
I understands than you sure need potter help or if someone you know here to assist you!!
Weather is now good, no snow, roads are good, are you coming as resident or Studies ?
yes sure you need a house nearby University otherwise it will be difficult for you to move around. There are pretty houses available on rent, 1 bed room are cheap.
I came 10 months ago too as resident and struggling in my field of Occupational Health and Safety, Oil prices put Alberta down so less jobs in my field, I may move soon to BC.
Any other help you need let me know...
Regards,

lighthouse said:
Thank u for the quick reply. Actually, my wife is carrying and i am the only person who can push the trolly. So , I guess it will be difficult to accommodate all those 9 bags in a trolley.

I have rented one studio appt for 15 days through airbnb. I have got admission in U of Alberta in Ms, so , during these time I got to find out any home near the university.

I am coming by Delta following DHaka-kul-SEA-Edmonton :)

How is the life there in Edmonton? how is the weather now?
 

lighthouse

Member
Feb 21, 2012
11
0
gsinghbal said:
I understands than you sure need potter help or if someone you know here to assist you!!
Weather is now good, no snow, roads are good, are you coming as resident or Studies ?
yes sure you need a house nearby University otherwise it will be difficult for you to move around. There are pretty houses available on rent, 1 bed room are cheap.
I came 10 months ago too as resident and struggling in my field of Occupational Health and Safety, Oil prices put Alberta down so less jobs in my field, I may move soon to BC.
Any other help you need let me know...
Regards,
Thank u very much...
I am coming as PR...
sure..i will ask for the support...

Thank u again bro...
 

Umair

Hero Member
Jul 28, 2010
366
24
Edmonton
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-05-2009
Doc's Request.
06-08-2009
AOR Received.
23-12-2009 ( 2nd )
Med's Request
21 Feb 2012
Med's Done....
25 Feb 2012
Interview........
..............
VISA ISSUED...
23-11-2012
LANDED..........
30 DEC 2012 EDMONTON Via Montreal YAHOO
HAPPY CANADA DAY TO ALL!!!!!!
 

harps11

Full Member
Jul 12, 2017
22
38
India
Category........
FSW
NOC Code......
0601
Hi all,
Me,my wife & my school going daughter are planning to immigrate to Calgary in Sept/Oct 2017 and are waiting for our Visa/ COPR under Express entry FSW. I am an MBA and a Sales & Operations professional with around 20 years experience in Sales & Operations mostly in the telecom sector. My wife is a College lecturer (Ph.D) in CAD-fashion designing with approx 15 years experience. We have relatives in Calgary as well as Toronto.
I want your advise on the the job outlook for us in our respective fields of employment and if needed, what more professional skills we might need to acquire.
 

Umair

Hero Member
Jul 28, 2010
366
24
Edmonton
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-05-2009
Doc's Request.
06-08-2009
AOR Received.
23-12-2009 ( 2nd )
Med's Request
21 Feb 2012
Med's Done....
25 Feb 2012
Interview........
..............
VISA ISSUED...
23-11-2012
LANDED..........
30 DEC 2012 EDMONTON Via Montreal YAHOO
Hi all,
Me,my wife & my school going daughter are planning to immigrate to Calgary in Sept/Oct 2017 and are waiting for our Visa/ COPR under Express entry FSW. I am an MBA and a Sales & Operations professional with around 20 years experience in Sales & Operations mostly in the telecom sector. My wife is a College lecturer (Ph.D) in CAD-fashion designing with approx 15 years experience. We have relatives in Calgary as well as Toronto.
I want your advise on the the job outlook for us in our respective fields of employment and if needed, what more professional skills we might need to acquire.


Edmonton is comparatively better then Calgary in current scenario of Oil Price crisis. But Sales and distribution opportunities are in every cities bigger like, Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal may offer more but proportionate to population competition must be higher. So better to make your mind and land there were you will find family support. My opinion!!!!!
 
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shazfa

Star Member
Jan 16, 2017
91
3
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
LVO
NOC Code......
2145
App. Filed.......
26-09-2014
Doc's Request.
10-01-2015
AOR Received.
31-12-2014
IELTS Request
Upfront
File Transfer...
05-01-2015
Med's Request
10-03-2017
Med's Done....
11-03-2017
Passport Req..
03-07-2017
VISA ISSUED...
18-07-2017
Hi Guys,

Could anyone of you living in Edmonton give an rough estimate of the living expense for a family of 3 including apartment rent + grocery +utilities +misc ?

An rough idea will work out for me.

Thanks in advance.
 

Umair

Hero Member
Jul 28, 2010
366
24
Edmonton
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-05-2009
Doc's Request.
06-08-2009
AOR Received.
23-12-2009 ( 2nd )
Med's Request
21 Feb 2012
Med's Done....
25 Feb 2012
Interview........
..............
VISA ISSUED...
23-11-2012
LANDED..........
30 DEC 2012 EDMONTON Via Montreal YAHOO
Hi Guys,

Could anyone of you living in Edmonton give an rough estimate of the living expense for a family of 3 including apartment rent + grocery +utilities +misc ?

An rough idea will work out for me.

Thanks in advance.
Still it depends but roughly from $1800 to $ 2000 a month. all inclusive in budgeted expense.

Regards
 

Umair

Hero Member
Jul 28, 2010
366
24
Edmonton
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-05-2009
Doc's Request.
06-08-2009
AOR Received.
23-12-2009 ( 2nd )
Med's Request
21 Feb 2012
Med's Done....
25 Feb 2012
Interview........
..............
VISA ISSUED...
23-11-2012
LANDED..........
30 DEC 2012 EDMONTON Via Montreal YAHOO
Hi Edmontanions,

Any one who is waiting for Oth ceremoney for Citizenship??
 

Realme

Star Member
Feb 22, 2017
132
100
nigeria
Category........
FSW
App. Filed.......
16-05-2017
AOR Received.
16-05-2017
IELTS Request
upfront
File Transfer...
IP1-29-06-2017


Hello friends,
I am a registered nurse and midwife from Nigeria (3 years diploma in nursing and 18 months midwifery program).
Received visas and COPR two months ago and am planning to start my NNAS application soon.
My family and i are planning to migrate to Canada early next year and live in Alberta.my questions-

I plan to apply for LPN and RN in Alberta,is this ok and what are my chances as a nurse/midwife with 5 years of experience that lasted up to July last year?
Will NNAS process my application without IELTS?if yes at what stage will CARNA request for IELTS?
To be honest with you all i can say is that we will be landing in Edmonton Alberta, i am really confused as to what province to choose for my application,please can you advice as to any province that processes application fast and does not give much trouble?

Your advise and experiences will be appreciated.
phone number- +26653792661
Thanks.
 

Realme

Star Member
Feb 22, 2017
132
100
nigeria
Category........
FSW
App. Filed.......
16-05-2017
AOR Received.
16-05-2017
IELTS Request
upfront
File Transfer...
IP1-29-06-2017
Hi,
please add me to whatapp group.thanks
 

maxlezner

Full Member
Dec 11, 2015
23
1
Which areas are good to live in Edmonton? My office is in downtown 101ST NW. ( Is downtown OK to lease an apartment?) Recommendations are welcome.
 

Umair

Hero Member
Jul 28, 2010
366
24
Edmonton
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-05-2009
Doc's Request.
06-08-2009
AOR Received.
23-12-2009 ( 2nd )
Med's Request
21 Feb 2012
Med's Done....
25 Feb 2012
Interview........
..............
VISA ISSUED...
23-11-2012
LANDED..........
30 DEC 2012 EDMONTON Via Montreal YAHOO
Yes
Which areas are good to live in Edmonton? My office is in downtown 101ST NW. ( Is downtown OK to lease an apartment?) Recommendations are welcome.

Hi Yes it will be good! less commute more time to relax!!!!!!!!
 

Umair

Hero Member
Jul 28, 2010
366
24
Edmonton
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-05-2009
Doc's Request.
06-08-2009
AOR Received.
23-12-2009 ( 2nd )
Med's Request
21 Feb 2012
Med's Done....
25 Feb 2012
Interview........
..............
VISA ISSUED...
23-11-2012
LANDED..........
30 DEC 2012 EDMONTON Via Montreal YAHOO
I think you have to do some upgradations especially in Nursing they do not automitacally recognise degrees even from Europe, many of BSN and Master in Nursing from reputed institutions Whose institutions has collaberations and also partnered with University of Alberta Nusing school are struggling getting job in Nursing. Try to do IELTS from your back home with at leat 7 or above which can gurantee admission for upgradation. otherwise doing IELTS in Canada is a bit difficult as compared to non English speaking countries I think. Those who has Nursing experience please share your thoughts!!!!!!!!
 
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Realme

Star Member
Feb 22, 2017
132
100
nigeria
Category........
FSW
App. Filed.......
16-05-2017
AOR Received.
16-05-2017
IELTS Request
upfront
File Transfer...
IP1-29-06-2017
I think you have to do some upgradations especially in Nursing they do not automitacally recognise degrees even from Europe, many of Graduates and Master in Nursing from reputed institutions who are collaberations and partnered with University of Alberta Nusing school are struggling getting job in Nursing. Try to do IELTS from your back home with at leat 7 or above which can gurantee admission for upgradation. otherwise doing IELTS in Canada is a bit difficult as compared to non English speaking countries I think. Those who has Nursing experience please share your thoughts!!!!!!!![/QUO

Thanks so much.
People with nursing experience please contribute.
 

Umair

Hero Member
Jul 28, 2010
366
24
Edmonton
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-05-2009
Doc's Request.
06-08-2009
AOR Received.
23-12-2009 ( 2nd )
Med's Request
21 Feb 2012
Med's Done....
25 Feb 2012
Interview........
..............
VISA ISSUED...
23-11-2012
LANDED..........
30 DEC 2012 EDMONTON Via Montreal YAHOO
Any idea about the Protector for Emigrants from Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (www.beoe.gov.pk). It is necessary to acquire this service. Please share your experiences.

Regards
No this is not for immigrants