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[Highlyfavoured1]

It saddens my heart as I read through the thread without a deluge of updates as expected by the COPA members. Well, the family has taken a bold step by praying our way to a successful PRV process. I pray that the 'brighter morning star (God)' will make all of us to laugh very soon. I mean very, very soon.

Let me start by saying that I have missed the thread owing to preparation to fly with my one entrance PRV. It is not easy if I must be realistic. A moral here is that we should start preparation now because there won't be a luxury of time as soon as the Visa gets to you. Put your FAITH at work here because the decision is what we cannot determine but hope for.

My last day at work for my 3month resignation notice was supposed to be November 2, 2015 but I discussed with my manager and HR that I would be leaving October 23, 2015 so I can have at least, 2weeks to prepare for my flight booked for 5th November, 2015. For your information, I booked the same date with my man, gentleiphy and his wife.

I was not able to get my cash exchanged to dollars till I left work on the 23rd October, I was not even ready to exchange at the black market rate...1USD to 225NGN for wetin now!
Information reached me from gentleiphy that he was able to get dollars at sterling bank and as a sharp person, I took my wife and rushed to the bank on 28th October to open an account for her. I see reason why the bank is not growing that day as they were not able to open ordinary savings account within 24hrs because of one yeye KYC (know your customer). the funniest thing was that they lost the forms filled and the passport photograph and my wife had to go there with another passport and refilled the form (I could not scatter the bank because na dollar dey my mind!). Account number was eventually generated at 5pm on 29th November and banking operation had closed. Cash was transferred to the account against Monday morning, 2nd November, 2015.

Myself and wife went to another branch on Monday morning and we were able to get 5000USD with her account at the rate of 1USD to 199NGN without an extra charge. We could have gotten 4000USD each but my account no dey smile!. My advise is that if there is anyone who cares to get dollars with Sterling bank and or Ecobank, go open your account with them asap to avoid delays and frustration.

Started packing loads a day to my flight which was scheduled for 11:30pm with BA on the 5th November as earlier mentioned. Don't be like me as it is never a good way to go. Start packing your loads now and go get ziplocs (biggest size) to pack and label your foodstuffs if you plan to go with any.

My stories too much self! oya, make I fast forward................................

I arranged with Guyman1234 (who I am sure would get his Visa very soon) to pick me up on the day of my flight and it was fun all the way. I got cleared at the immigration and loads was removed from over-weighed bags to other light bags. my set of screwdrivers was seized and thrown away when my hand luggage was checked. Moral: pack and keep all important tools, liquids, etc in your check-in luggage.

Flight as scheduled was followed and gentleiphy with wife sat in front of myself and wifey (we planned all these while booking and selecting seats). we gisted and forgot ourselves for the in-flight entertainment. We got to Heathrow after 6hrs for a 10hrs layover. For real, 10hrs was like 1hr because we walked the area gisting and laughing. We then commenced our journey for another 9hrs to YYC with the same sitting arrangement.

It was pretty cool at YYC and landing was very smooth. Declaration card that was giving in the flight from UK to YYC was filled and shown to the CBSA person. He asked if i had cash on me and I showed him my jotter ( 5kUSD, 14kNGN (in case I dey come back Naija)) and he asked if the 14kNGN is anywhere near 5000CAD if converted. I laughed and said it is not even up to 100CAD. He released me and we went to claim our checked-in luggage.
Lest I forget, at MMIA, I forgot to padlock my luggages and I was just praying that nothing happens to them and alas, they were as I arranged them.

From there, luggages was pushed towards a moving queue for landing process. I took less than 15minutes because I don't have goods to accompany and COPR was stamped with the word ' you are now a Permanent Resident and your PR card would be ready and sent to the address filled in 6-8weeks'. I then asked if along the line, I changed my address, what should I do? A form was then given to me that I should fill and fax to an address in case such happens or I should visit a link in the form to log it online. That was all oooo.

I connected to the free Wifi and bingo! My friend was around with just 3 lines of BBM message. He snapped the two families and also snapped with us. Omo, when I got out to load the trunk of the car, I rushed back in to wear my jacket.....+10degrees wicked ooo. how e go come be with -25degrees... Na die be dat oooo ordinary +10degrees tear my lips ;D ;D

I have not been normal since I landed at 7:10pm Calgary local time. Up till now, I am still suffering from jet lag. I will get over it tomorrow anyways if I set out to get SIN, Health card, line, and Bank account.

Canada is a lovely place with many rules. driving, conduct, etc. FYI, I witnessed the first snow today 8th November, 2015 and the adaptation don start be dat.

Lemme stop here and I promise to keep you all updated when I settle down fully.

Rain of PPR will kill all members this week IJN...

I remain your boy...... Technolee.


Big congratulations to you on your landing story and appreciate you updating us with it. Wishing you the very best with your settlement. It shall end in Praise for us all. Amen.

Please I sent you a PM

 

[thorndike4u]

It saddens my heart as I read through the thread without a deluge of updates as expected by the COPA members. Well, the family has taken a bold step by praying our way to a successful PRV process. I pray that the 'brighter morning star (God)' will make all of us to laugh very soon. I mean very, very soon.

Let me start by saying that I have missed the thread owing to preparation to fly with my one entrance PRV. It is not easy if I must be realistic. A moral here is that we should start preparation now because there won't be a luxury of time as soon as the Visa gets to you. Put your FAITH at work here because the decision is what we cannot determine but hope for.

My last day at work for my 3month resignation notice was supposed to be November 2, 2015 but I discussed with my manager and HR that I would be leaving October 23, 2015 so I can have at least, 2weeks to prepare for my flight booked for 5th November, 2015. For your information, I booked the same date with my man, gentleiphy and his wife.

I was not able to get my cash exchanged to dollars till I left work on the 23rd October, I was not even ready to exchange at the black market rate...1USD to 225NGN for wetin now!
Information reached me from gentleiphy that he was able to get dollars at sterling bank and as a sharp person, I took my wife and rushed to the bank on 28th October to open an account for her. I see reason why the bank is not growing that day as they were not able to open ordinary savings account within 24hrs because of one yeye KYC (know your customer). the funniest thing was that they lost the forms filled and the passport photograph and my wife had to go there with another passport and refilled the form (I could not scatter the bank because na dollar dey my mind!). Account number was eventually generated at 5pm on 29th November and banking operation had closed. Cash was transferred to the account against Monday morning, 2nd November, 2015.

Myself and wife went to another branch on Monday morning and we were able to get 5000USD with her account at the rate of 1USD to 199NGN without an extra charge. We could have gotten 4000USD each but my account no dey smile!. My advise is that if there is anyone who cares to get dollars with Sterling bank and or Ecobank, go open your account with them asap to avoid delays and frustration.

Started packing loads a day to my flight which was scheduled for 11:30pm with BA on the 5th November as earlier mentioned. Don't be like me as it is never a good way to go. Start packing your loads now and go get ziplocs (biggest size) to pack and label your foodstuffs if you plan to go with any.

My stories too much self! oya, make I fast forward................................

I arranged with Guyman1234 (who I am sure would get his Visa very soon) to pick me up on the day of my flight and it was fun all the way. I got cleared at the immigration and loads was removed from over-weighed bags to other light bags. my set of screwdrivers was seized and thrown away when my hand luggage was checked. Moral: pack and keep all important tools, liquids, etc in your check-in luggage.

Flight as scheduled was followed and gentleiphy with wife sat in front of myself and wifey (we planned all these while booking and selecting seats). we gisted and forgot ourselves for the in-flight entertainment. We got to Heathrow after 6hrs for a 10hrs layover. For real, 10hrs was like 1hr because we walked the area gisting and laughing. We then commenced our journey for another 9hrs to YYC with the same sitting arrangement.

It was pretty cool at YYC and landing was very smooth. Declaration card that was giving in the flight from UK to YYC was filled and shown to the CBSA person. He asked if i had cash on me and I showed him my jotter ( 5kUSD, 14kNGN (in case I dey come back Naija)) and he asked if the 14kNGN is anywhere near 5000CAD if converted. I laughed and said it is not even up to 100CAD. He released me and we went to claim our checked-in luggage.
Lest I forget, at MMIA, I forgot to padlock my luggages and I was just praying that nothing happens to them and alas, they were as I arranged them.

From there, luggages was pushed towards a moving queue for landing process. I took less than 15minutes because I don't have goods to accompany and COPR was stamped with the word ' you are now a Permanent Resident and your PR card would be ready and sent to the address filled in 6-8weeks'. I then asked if along the line, I changed my address, what should I do? A form was then given to me that I should fill and fax to an address in case such happens or I should visit a link in the form to log it online. That was all oooo.

I connected to the free Wifi and bingo! My friend was around with just 3 lines of BBM message. He snapped the two families and also snapped with us. Omo, when I got out to load the trunk of the car, I rushed back in to wear my jacket.....+10degrees wicked ooo. how e go come be with -25degrees... Na die be dat oooo ordinary +10degrees tear my lips ;D ;D

I have not been normal since I landed at 7:10pm Calgary local time. Up till now, I am still suffering from jet lag. I will get over it tomorrow anyways if I set out to get SIN, Health card, line, and Bank account.

Canada is a lovely place with many rules. driving, conduct, etc. FYI, I witnessed the first snow today 8th November, 2015 and the adaptation don start be dat.

Lemme stop here and I promise to keep you all updated when I settle down fully.

Rain of PPR will kill all members this week IJN...

I remain your boy...... Technolee.

Congrats Technolee and Gentleiphy on your landing. Good to know u arrived safely and without much stress. Guyman1234, thanks for the ride also. Your PPR is next in Jesus name.

Congratulations to Tehilah too on your safe landing.

Others awaiting AVO for updates, this is our week. If you believe shout a BIG AMEN!!!

 

[iya ibeji]

It saddens my heart as I read through the thread without a deluge of updates as expected by the COPA members. Well, the family has taken a bold step by praying our way to a successful PRV process. I pray that the 'brighter morning star (God)' will make all of us to laugh very soon. I mean very, very soon.

Let me start by saying that I have missed the thread owing to preparation to fly with my one entrance PRV. It is not easy if I must be realistic. A moral here is that we should start preparation now because there won't be a luxury of time as soon as the Visa gets to you. Put your FAITH at work here because the decision is what we cannot determine but hope for.

My last day at work for my 3month resignation notice was supposed to be November 2, 2015 but I discussed with my manager and HR that I would be leaving October 23, 2015 so I can have at least, 2weeks to prepare for my flight booked for 5th November, 2015. For your information, I booked the same date with my man, gentleiphy and his wife.

I was not able to get my cash exchanged to dollars till I left work on the 23rd October, I was not even ready to exchange at the black market rate...1USD to 225NGN for wetin now!
Information reached me from gentleiphy that he was able to get dollars at sterling bank and as a sharp person, I took my wife and rushed to the bank on 28th October to open an account for her. I see reason why the bank is not growing that day as they were not able to open ordinary savings account within 24hrs because of one yeye KYC (know your customer). the funniest thing was that they lost the forms filled and the passport photograph and my wife had to go there with another passport and refilled the form (I could not scatter the bank because na dollar dey my mind!). Account number was eventually generated at 5pm on 29th November and banking operation had closed. Cash was transferred to the account against Monday morning, 2nd November, 2015.

Myself and wife went to another branch on Monday morning and we were able to get 5000USD with her account at the rate of 1USD to 199NGN without an extra charge. We could have gotten 4000USD each but my account no dey smile!. My advise is that if there is anyone who cares to get dollars with Sterling bank and or Ecobank, go open your account with them asap to avoid delays and frustration.

Started packing loads a day to my flight which was scheduled for 11:30pm with BA on the 5th November as earlier mentioned. Don't be like me as it is never a good way to go. Start packing your loads now and go get ziplocs (biggest size) to pack and label your foodstuffs if you plan to go with any.

My stories too much self! oya, make I fast forward................................

I arranged with Guyman1234 (who I am sure would get his Visa very soon) to pick me up on the day of my flight and it was fun all the way. I got cleared at the immigration and loads was removed from over-weighed bags to other light bags. my set of screwdrivers was seized and thrown away when my hand luggage was checked. Moral: pack and keep all important tools, liquids, etc in your check-in luggage.

Flight as scheduled was followed and gentleiphy with wife sat in front of myself and wifey (we planned all these while booking and selecting seats). we gisted and forgot ourselves for the in-flight entertainment. We got to Heathrow after 6hrs for a 10hrs layover. For real, 10hrs was like 1hr because we walked the area gisting and laughing. We then commenced our journey for another 9hrs to YYC with the same sitting arrangement.

It was pretty cool at YYC and landing was very smooth. Declaration card that was giving in the flight from UK to YYC was filled and shown to the CBSA person. He asked if i had cash on me and I showed him my jotter ( 5kUSD, 14kNGN (in case I dey come back Naija)) and he asked if the 14kNGN is anywhere near 5000CAD if converted. I laughed and said it is not even up to 100CAD. He released me and we went to claim our checked-in luggage.
Lest I forget, at MMIA, I forgot to padlock my luggages and I was just praying that nothing happens to them and alas, they were as I arranged them.

From there, luggages was pushed towards a moving queue for landing process. I took less than 15minutes because I don't have goods to accompany and COPR was stamped with the word ' you are now a Permanent Resident and your PR card would be ready and sent to the address filled in 6-8weeks'. I then asked if along the line, I changed my address, what should I do? A form was then given to me that I should fill and fax to an address in case such happens or I should visit a link in the form to log it online. That was all oooo.

I connected to the free Wifi and bingo! My friend was around with just 3 lines of BBM message. He snapped the two families and also snapped with us. Omo, when I got out to load the trunk of the car, I rushed back in to wear my jacket.....+10degrees wicked ooo. how e go come be with -25degrees... Na die be dat oooo ordinary +10degrees tear my lips ;D ;D

I have not been normal since I landed at 7:10pm Calgary local time. Up till now, I am still suffering from jet lag. I will get over it tomorrow anyways if I set out to get SIN, Health card, line, and Bank account.

Canada is a lovely place with many rules. driving, conduct, etc. FYI, I witnessed the first snow today 8th November, 2015 and the adaptation don start be dat.

Lemme stop here and I promise to keep you all updated when I settle down fully.

Rain of PPR will kill all members this week IJN...

I remain your boy...... Technolee.

Congratulations again technolee. Abeg go put vaseline for ur lips oooo. God will make a way for you in the land of Canada and u will succeed in all you do.

All the best

iya ibeji

 

[tbaba]

It saddens my heart as I read through the thread without a deluge of updates as expected by the COPA members. Well, the family has taken a bold step by praying our way to a successful PRV process. I pray that the 'brighter morning star (God)' will make all of us to laugh very soon. I mean very, very soon.

Let me start by saying that I have missed the thread owing to preparation to fly with my one entrance PRV. It is not easy if I must be realistic. A moral here is that we should start preparation now because there won't be a luxury of time as soon as the Visa gets to you. Put your FAITH at work here because the decision is what we cannot determine but hope for.

My last day at work for my 3month resignation notice was supposed to be November 2, 2015 but I discussed with my manager and HR that I would be leaving October 23, 2015 so I can have at least, 2weeks to prepare for my flight booked for 5th November, 2015. For your information, I booked the same date with my man, gentleiphy and his wife.

I was not able to get my cash exchanged to dollars till I left work on the 23rd October, I was not even ready to exchange at the black market rate...1USD to 225NGN for wetin now!
Information reached me from gentleiphy that he was able to get dollars at sterling bank and as a sharp person, I took my wife and rushed to the bank on 28th October to open an account for her. I see reason why the bank is not growing that day as they were not able to open ordinary savings account within 24hrs because of one yeye KYC (know your customer). the funniest thing was that they lost the forms filled and the passport photograph and my wife had to go there with another passport and refilled the form (I could not scatter the bank because na dollar dey my mind!). Account number was eventually generated at 5pm on 29th November and banking operation had closed. Cash was transferred to the account against Monday morning, 2nd November, 2015.

Myself and wife went to another branch on Monday morning and we were able to get 5000USD with her account at the rate of 1USD to 199NGN without an extra charge. We could have gotten 4000USD each but my account no dey smile!. My advise is that if there is anyone who cares to get dollars with Sterling bank and or Ecobank, go open your account with them asap to avoid delays and frustration.

Started packing loads a day to my flight which was scheduled for 11:30pm with BA on the 5th November as earlier mentioned. Don't be like me as it is never a good way to go. Start packing your loads now and go get ziplocs (biggest size) to pack and label your foodstuffs if you plan to go with any.

My stories too much self! oya, make I fast forward................................

I arranged with Guyman1234 (who I am sure would get his Visa very soon) to pick me up on the day of my flight and it was fun all the way. I got cleared at the immigration and loads was removed from over-weighed bags to other light bags. my set of screwdrivers was seized and thrown away when my hand luggage was checked. Moral: pack and keep all important tools, liquids, etc in your check-in luggage.

Flight as scheduled was followed and gentleiphy with wife sat in front of myself and wifey (we planned all these while booking and selecting seats). we gisted and forgot ourselves for the in-flight entertainment. We got to Heathrow after 6hrs for a 10hrs layover. For real, 10hrs was like 1hr because we walked the area gisting and laughing. We then commenced our journey for another 9hrs to YYC with the same sitting arrangement.

It was pretty cool at YYC and landing was very smooth. Declaration card that was giving in the flight from UK to YYC was filled and shown to the CBSA person. He asked if i had cash on me and I showed him my jotter ( 5kUSD, 14kNGN (in case I dey come back Naija)) and he asked if the 14kNGN is anywhere near 5000CAD if converted. I laughed and said it is not even up to 100CAD. He released me and we went to claim our checked-in luggage.
Lest I forget, at MMIA, I forgot to padlock my luggages and I was just praying that nothing happens to them and alas, they were as I arranged them.

From there, luggages was pushed towards a moving queue for landing process. I took less than 15minutes because I don't have goods to accompany and COPR was stamped with the word ' you are now a Permanent Resident and your PR card would be ready and sent to the address filled in 6-8weeks'. I then asked if along the line, I changed my address, what should I do? A form was then given to me that I should fill and fax to an address in case such happens or I should visit a link in the form to log it online. That was all oooo.

I connected to the free Wifi and bingo! My friend was around with just 3 lines of BBM message. He snapped the two families and also snapped with us. Omo, when I got out to load the trunk of the car, I rushed back in to wear my jacket.....+10degrees wicked ooo. how e go come be with -25degrees... Na die be dat oooo ordinary +10degrees tear my lips ;D ;D

I have not been normal since I landed at 7:10pm Calgary local time. Up till now, I am still suffering from jet lag. I will get over it tomorrow anyways if I set out to get SIN, Health card, line, and Bank account.

Canada is a lovely place with many rules. driving, conduct, etc. FYI, I witnessed the first snow today 8th November, 2015 and the adaptation don start be dat.

Lemme stop here and I promise to keep you all updated when I settle down fully.

Rain of PPR will kill all members this week IJN...

I remain your boy...... Technolee.

Congrats on your safe landing

 

[CalgaryChic]

It saddens my heart as I read through the thread without a deluge of updates as expected by the COPA members. Well, the family has taken a bold step by praying our way to a successful PRV process. I pray that the 'brighter morning star (God)' will make all of us to laugh very soon. I mean very, very soon.

Let me start by saying that I have missed the thread owing to preparation to fly with my one entrance PRV. It is not easy if I must be realistic. A moral here is that we should start preparation now because there won't be a luxury of time as soon as the Visa gets to you. Put your FAITH at work here because the decision is what we cannot determine but hope for.

My last day at work for my 3month resignation notice was supposed to be November 2, 2015 but I discussed with my manager and HR that I would be leaving October 23, 2015 so I can have at least, 2weeks to prepare for my flight booked for 5th November, 2015. For your information, I booked the same date with my man, gentleiphy and his wife.

I was not able to get my cash exchanged to dollars till I left work on the 23rd October, I was not even ready to exchange at the black market rate...1USD to 225NGN for wetin now!
Information reached me from gentleiphy that he was able to get dollars at sterling bank and as a sharp person, I took my wife and rushed to the bank on 28th October to open an account for her. I see reason why the bank is not growing that day as they were not able to open ordinary savings account within 24hrs because of one yeye KYC (know your customer). the funniest thing was that they lost the forms filled and the passport photograph and my wife had to go there with another passport and refilled the form (I could not scatter the bank because na dollar dey my mind!). Account number was eventually generated at 5pm on 29th November and banking operation had closed. Cash was transferred to the account against Monday morning, 2nd November, 2015.

Myself and wife went to another branch on Monday morning and we were able to get 5000USD with her account at the rate of 1USD to 199NGN without an extra charge. We could have gotten 4000USD each but my account no dey smile!. My advise is that if there is anyone who cares to get dollars with Sterling bank and or Ecobank, go open your account with them asap to avoid delays and frustration.

Started packing loads a day to my flight which was scheduled for 11:30pm with BA on the 5th November as earlier mentioned. Don't be like me as it is never a good way to go. Start packing your loads now and go get ziplocs (biggest size) to pack and label your foodstuffs if you plan to go with any.

My stories too much self! oya, make I fast forward................................

I arranged with Guyman1234 (who I am sure would get his Visa very soon) to pick me up on the day of my flight and it was fun all the way. I got cleared at the immigration and loads was removed from over-weighed bags to other light bags. my set of screwdrivers was seized and thrown away when my hand luggage was checked. Moral: pack and keep all important tools, liquids, etc in your check-in luggage.

Flight as scheduled was followed and gentleiphy with wife sat in front of myself and wifey (we planned all these while booking and selecting seats). we gisted and forgot ourselves for the in-flight entertainment. We got to Heathrow after 6hrs for a 10hrs layover. For real, 10hrs was like 1hr because we walked the area gisting and laughing. We then commenced our journey for another 9hrs to YYC with the same sitting arrangement.

It was pretty cool at YYC and landing was very smooth. Declaration card that was giving in the flight from UK to YYC was filled and shown to the CBSA person. He asked if i had cash on me and I showed him my jotter ( 5kUSD, 14kNGN (in case I dey come back Naija)) and he asked if the 14kNGN is anywhere near 5000CAD if converted. I laughed and said it is not even up to 100CAD. He released me and we went to claim our checked-in luggage.
Lest I forget, at MMIA, I forgot to padlock my luggages and I was just praying that nothing happens to them and alas, they were as I arranged them.

From there, luggages was pushed towards a moving queue for landing process. I took less than 15minutes because I don't have goods to accompany and COPR was stamped with the word ' you are now a Permanent Resident and your PR card would be ready and sent to the address filled in 6-8weeks'. I then asked if along the line, I changed my address, what should I do? A form was then given to me that I should fill and fax to an address in case such happens or I should visit a link in the form to log it online. That was all oooo.

I connected to the free Wifi and bingo! My friend was around with just 3 lines of BBM message. He snapped the two families and also snapped with us. Omo, when I got out to load the trunk of the car, I rushed back in to wear my jacket.....+10degrees wicked ooo. how e go come be with -25degrees... Na die be dat oooo ordinary +10degrees tear my lips ;D ;D

I have not been normal since I landed at 7:10pm Calgary local time. Up till now, I am still suffering from jet lag. I will get over it tomorrow anyways if I set out to get SIN, Health card, line, and Bank account.

Canada is a lovely place with many rules. driving, conduct, etc. FYI, I witnessed the first snow today 8th November, 2015 and the adaptation don start be dat.

Lemme stop here and I promise to keep you all updated when I settle down fully.

Rain of PPR will kill all members this week IJN...

I remain your boy...... Technolee

Congrats Technolee and a big Amen too.....God's favor all way in your new home and country......

 

[engrted]

Dear all,

I got this from a forum, and I feel it is worth sharing. Please, I am not trying to condemn any step we have taken or about to take, but to let us know that our hearts, mouth and knees can perform the wonders. Let us just talk to God and keep the faith burning. It will end in perfect praise!


Guys...I have just received my PPR...It was received by my consultant on 5 November but they forwarded the email jus now.

My online status also changed to decision made. You can see my timeline and VO at left.

It took 14 months in total...I never raised a CSE or GCMS...I lived in 4 countries and had an 11 pages travel history....5 family members....Although now I live in Abu Dhabi but I belong to a rural area of Pakistan where the background check may take longer than expected to complete....I think it was not a straight forward case....rather it was a complicated one..

I think my wait is over now....I will keep on praying for all of you for successful and fast completion of your journey.

congrats. now youe on your way to your 5th country
how did you have the courage to wait without CSE or GCMS?

 

[Mabertia]

Congratulations technolee! Enjoy your new found home in Canada!!!

It saddens my heart as I read through the thread without a deluge of updates as expected by the COPA members. Well, the family has taken a bold step by praying our way to a successful PRV process. I pray that the 'brighter morning star (God)' will make all of us to laugh very soon. I mean very, very soon.


Canada is a lovely place with many rules. driving, conduct, etc. FYI, I witnessed the first snow today 8th November, 2015 and the adaptation don start be dat.

Lemme stop here and I promise to keep you all updated when I settle down fully.

Rain of PPR will kill all members this week IJN...

I remain your boy...... Technolee.

 

[blacky]

CONGRATULATIONS Technolee and Gentleiphy on safe landing CANNY.
Our hope for PPR and MR rain dis week will not be disappointed in Jesus Name.

 

[God win]

It saddens my heart as I read through the thread without a deluge of updates as expected by the COPA members. Well, the family has taken a bold step by praying our way to a successful PRV process. I pray that the 'brighter morning star (God)' will make all of us to laugh very soon. I mean very, very soon.

Let me start by saying that I have missed the thread owing to preparation to fly with my one entrance PRV. It is not easy if I must be realistic. A moral here is that we should start preparation now because there won't be a luxury of time as soon as the Visa gets to you. Put your FAITH at work here because the decision is what we cannot determine but hope for.

My last day at work for my 3month resignation notice was supposed to be November 2, 2015 but I discussed with my manager and HR that I would be leaving October 23, 2015 so I can have at least, 2weeks to prepare for my flight booked for 5th November, 2015. For your information, I booked the same date with my man, gentleiphy and his wife.

I was not able to get my cash exchanged to dollars till I left work on the 23rd October, I was not even ready to exchange at the black market rate...1USD to 225NGN for wetin now!
Information reached me from gentleiphy that he was able to get dollars at sterling bank and as a sharp person, I took my wife and rushed to the bank on 28th October to open an account for her. I see reason why the bank is not growing that day as they were not able to open ordinary savings account within 24hrs because of one yeye KYC (know your customer). the funniest thing was that they lost the forms filled and the passport photograph and my wife had to go there with another passport and refilled the form (I could not scatter the bank because na dollar dey my mind!). Account number was eventually generated at 5pm on 29th November and banking operation had closed. Cash was transferred to the account against Monday morning, 2nd November, 2015.

Myself and wife went to another branch on Monday morning and we were able to get 5000USD with her account at the rate of 1USD to 199NGN without an extra charge. We could have gotten 4000USD each but my account no dey smile!. My advise is that if there is anyone who cares to get dollars with Sterling bank and or Ecobank, go open your account with them asap to avoid delays and frustration.

Started packing loads a day to my flight which was scheduled for 11:30pm with BA on the 5th November as earlier mentioned. Don't be like me as it is never a good way to go. Start packing your loads now and go get ziplocs (biggest size) to pack and label your foodstuffs if you plan to go with any.

My stories too much self! oya, make I fast forward................................

I arranged with Guyman1234 (who I am sure would get his Visa very soon) to pick me up on the day of my flight and it was fun all the way. I got cleared at the immigration and loads was removed from over-weighed bags to other light bags. my set of screwdrivers was seized and thrown away when my hand luggage was checked. Moral: pack and keep all important tools, liquids, etc in your check-in luggage.

Flight as scheduled was followed and gentleiphy with wife sat in front of myself and wifey (we planned all these while booking and selecting seats). we gisted and forgot ourselves for the in-flight entertainment. We got to Heathrow after 6hrs for a 10hrs layover. For real, 10hrs was like 1hr because we walked the area gisting and laughing. We then commenced our journey for another 9hrs to YYC with the same sitting arrangement.

It was pretty cool at YYC and landing was very smooth. Declaration card that was giving in the flight from UK to YYC was filled and shown to the CBSA person. He asked if i had cash on me and I showed him my jotter ( 5kUSD, 14kNGN (in case I dey come back Naija)) and he asked if the 14kNGN is anywhere near 5000CAD if converted. I laughed and said it is not even up to 100CAD. He released me and we went to claim our checked-in luggage.
Lest I forget, at MMIA, I forgot to padlock my luggages and I was just praying that nothing happens to them and alas, they were as I arranged them.

From there, luggages was pushed towards a moving queue for landing process. I took less than 15minutes because I don't have goods to accompany and COPR was stamped with the word ' you are now a Permanent Resident and your PR card would be ready and sent to the address filled in 6-8weeks'. I then asked if along the line, I changed my address, what should I do? A form was then given to me that I should fill and fax to an address in case such happens or I should visit a link in the form to log it online. That was all oooo.

I connected to the free Wifi and bingo! My friend was around with just 3 lines of BBM message. He snapped the two families and also snapped with us. Omo, when I got out to load the trunk of the car, I rushed back in to wear my jacket.....+10degrees wicked ooo. how e go come be with -25degrees... Na die be dat oooo ordinary +10degrees tear my lips ;D ;D

I have not been normal since I landed at 7:10pm Calgary local time. Up till now, I am still suffering from jet lag. I will get over it tomorrow anyways if I set out to get SIN, Health card, line, and Bank account.

Canada is a lovely place with many rules. driving, conduct, etc. FYI, I witnessed the first snow today 8th November, 2015 and the adaptation don start be dat.

Lemme stop here and I promise to keep you all updated when I settle down fully.

Rain of PPR will kill all members this week IJN...

I remain your boy...... Technolee.

Congratulations Technolee on ur safe landing. It will surely end in praise for all of us in Jesus name

 

[Silverblade]

Congratulations on your landing Technolee, so so happy for you as you take this giant step, the good Lord will see us through. My regards to Gentleiphy and family. MR and PPR rain we claim in Jesus name.

 

[adaghogho]

Congrats Technolee and Gentleiphy on the safe landing.

May the land produce her goodies for you in Jesus Name Amen.


Its a new week of miracle mails and congratulatory stories

 

[technolee]

Wooooow. Big Congrats. God will settle you and all yours in Jesus name. I hope Gentleiphy will give us his settlement gist too. Best wished and God's favour all the way

Amen NG babe. Thank you.

Congrats Technolee and Gentleiphy on your landing. Good to know u arrived safely and without much stress. Guyman1234, thanks for the ride also. Your PPR is next in Jesus name.

Congratulations to Tehilah too on your safe landing.

Others awaiting AVO for updates, this is our week. If you believe shout a BIG AMEN!!!

Thorndike4u my man, thank you. Abeg, no thank Guyman1234 joor..... na me dey train am since dem born am! I don even provoke heaven to release una PPR.

Congratulations again technolee. Abeg go put vaseline for ur lips oooo. God will make a way for you in the land of Canada and u will succeed in all you do.

All the best

iya ibeji

Thanks iya ibeji. My lips don adapt after the culture shock. with my glove and thick socks, I am good. Amen to your prayers too.

Congrats on your safe landing

Thank you my assistant COPA president. God will make you laugh this week.

Congrats Technolee and a big Amen too.....God's favor all way in your new home and country......

Amen to your prayers my Calgarychic.

Congratulations technolee! Enjoy your new found home in Canada!!!

Thanks Mabertia. I have started enjoying internet and electricity like mosquitoes for Naija!

CONGRATULATIONS Technolee and Gentleiphy on safe landing CANNY.
Our hope for PPR and MR rain dis week will not be disappointed in Jesus Name.

Amen to your prayers blacky. PPR is certain this week. enough of this chill pill.

Congratulations Technolee on ur safe landing. It will surely end in praise for all of us in Jesus name

May it be to you as you have wished me and others of the family. I appreciate.

Congratulations on your landing Technolee, so so happy for you as you take this giant step, the good Lord will see us through. My regards to Gentleiphy and family. MR and PPR rain we claim in Jesus name.

Amen. Thank you for your prayers Silverblade. Will slap gentleiphy with snow while relaying your message later today.

Congrats Technolee and Gentleiphy on the safe landing.

May the land produce her goodies for you in Jesus Name Amen.


Its a new week of miracle mails and congratulatory stories

The Doc. Amen ooooo.
Enter into the realm of miracle mails and congratulatory messages this week IJN.

 

[neyobash14]

Congrats Technolee

 

[KINGSLEY JOHN]

It saddens my heart as I read through the thread without a deluge of updates as expected by the COPA members. Well, the family has taken a bold step by praying our way to a successful PRV process. I pray that the 'brighter morning star (God)' will make all of us to laugh very soon. I mean very, very soon.

Let me start by saying that I have missed the thread owing to preparation to fly with my one entrance PRV. It is not easy if I must be realistic. A moral here is that we should start preparation now because there won't be a luxury of time as soon as the Visa gets to you. Put your FAITH at work here because the decision is what we cannot determine but hope for.

My last day at work for my 3month resignation notice was supposed to be November 2, 2015 but I discussed with my manager and HR that I would be leaving October 23, 2015 so I can have at least, 2weeks to prepare for my flight booked for 5th November, 2015. For your information, I booked the same date with my man, gentleiphy and his wife.

I was not able to get my cash exchanged to dollars till I left work on the 23rd October, I was not even ready to exchange at the black market rate...1USD to 225NGN for wetin now!
Information reached me from gentleiphy that he was able to get dollars at sterling bank and as a sharp person, I took my wife and rushed to the bank on 28th October to open an account for her. I see reason why the bank is not growing that day as they were not able to open ordinary savings account within 24hrs because of one yeye KYC (know your customer). the funniest thing was that they lost the forms filled and the passport photograph and my wife had to go there with another passport and refilled the form (I could not scatter the bank because na dollar dey my mind!). Account number was eventually generated at 5pm on 29th November and banking operation had closed. Cash was transferred to the account against Monday morning, 2nd November, 2015.

Myself and wife went to another branch on Monday morning and we were able to get 5000USD with her account at the rate of 1USD to 199NGN without an extra charge. We could have gotten 4000USD each but my account no dey smile!. My advise is that if there is anyone who cares to get dollars with Sterling bank and or Ecobank, go open your account with them asap to avoid delays and frustration.

Started packing loads a day to my flight which was scheduled for 11:30pm with BA on the 5th November as earlier mentioned. Don't be like me as it is never a good way to go. Start packing your loads now and go get ziplocs (biggest size) to pack and label your foodstuffs if you plan to go with any.

My stories too much self! oya, make I fast forward................................

I arranged with Guyman1234 (who I am sure would get his Visa very soon) to pick me up on the day of my flight and it was fun all the way. I got cleared at the immigration and loads was removed from over-weighed bags to other light bags. my set of screwdrivers was seized and thrown away when my hand luggage was checked. Moral: pack and keep all important tools, liquids, etc in your check-in luggage.

Flight as scheduled was followed and gentleiphy with wife sat in front of myself and wifey (we planned all these while booking and selecting seats). we gisted and forgot ourselves for the in-flight entertainment. We got to Heathrow after 6hrs for a 10hrs layover. For real, 10hrs was like 1hr because we walked the area gisting and laughing. We then commenced our journey for another 9hrs to YYC with the same sitting arrangement.

It was pretty cool at YYC and landing was very smooth. Declaration card that was giving in the flight from UK to YYC was filled and shown to the CBSA person. He asked if i had cash on me and I showed him my jotter ( 5kUSD, 14kNGN (in case I dey come back Naija)) and he asked if the 14kNGN is anywhere near 5000CAD if converted. I laughed and said it is not even up to 100CAD. He released me and we went to claim our checked-in luggage.
Lest I forget, at MMIA, I forgot to padlock my luggages and I was just praying that nothing happens to them and alas, they were as I arranged them.

From there, luggages was pushed towards a moving queue for landing process. I took less than 15minutes because I don't have goods to accompany and COPR was stamped with the word ' you are now a Permanent Resident and your PR card would be ready and sent to the address filled in 6-8weeks'. I then asked if along the line, I changed my address, what should I do? A form was then given to me that I should fill and fax to an address in case such happens or I should visit a link in the form to log it online. That was all oooo.

I connected to the free Wifi and bingo! My friend was around with just 3 lines of BBM message. He snapped the two families and also snapped with us. Omo, when I got out to load the trunk of the car, I rushed back in to wear my jacket.....+10degrees wicked ooo. how e go come be with -25degrees... Na die be dat oooo ordinary +10degrees tear my lips ;D ;D

I have not been normal since I landed at 7:10pm Calgary local time. Up till now, I am still suffering from jet lag. I will get over it tomorrow anyways if I set out to get SIN, Health card, line, and Bank account.

Canada is a lovely place with many rules. driving, conduct, etc. FYI, I witnessed the first snow today 8th November, 2015 and the adaptation don start be dat.

Lemme stop here and I promise to keep you all updated when I settle down fully.

Rain of PPR will kill all members this week IJN...

I remain your boy...... Technolee.

Congratulations on your successful landing.

 

[calgary family]

It saddens my heart as I read through the thread without a deluge of updates as expected by the COPA members. Well, the family has taken a bold step by praying our way to a successful PRV process. I pray that the 'brighter morning star (God)' will make all of us to laugh very soon. I mean very, very soon.

Let me start by saying that I have missed the thread owing to preparation to fly with my one entrance PRV. It is not easy if I must be realistic. A moral here is that we should start preparation now because there won't be a luxury of time as soon as the Visa gets to you. Put your FAITH at work here because the decision is what we cannot determine but hope for.

My last day at work for my 3month resignation notice was supposed to be November 2, 2015 but I discussed with my manager and HR that I would be leaving October 23, 2015 so I can have at least, 2weeks to prepare for my flight booked for 5th November, 2015. For your information, I booked the same date with my man, gentleiphy and his wife.

I was not able to get my cash exchanged to dollars till I left work on the 23rd October, I was not even ready to exchange at the black market rate...1USD to 225NGN for wetin now!
Information reached me from gentleiphy that he was able to get dollars at sterling bank and as a sharp person, I took my wife and rushed to the bank on 28th October to open an account for her. I see reason why the bank is not growing that day as they were not able to open ordinary savings account within 24hrs because of one yeye KYC (know your customer). the funniest thing was that they lost the forms filled and the passport photograph and my wife had to go there with another passport and refilled the form (I could not scatter the bank because na dollar dey my mind!). Account number was eventually generated at 5pm on 29th November and banking operation had closed. Cash was transferred to the account against Monday morning, 2nd November, 2015.

Myself and wife went to another branch on Monday morning and we were able to get 5000USD with her account at the rate of 1USD to 199NGN without an extra charge. We could have gotten 4000USD each but my account no dey smile!. My advise is that if there is anyone who cares to get dollars with Sterling bank and or Ecobank, go open your account with them asap to avoid delays and frustration.

Started packing loads a day to my flight which was scheduled for 11:30pm with BA on the 5th November as earlier mentioned. Don't be like me as it is never a good way to go. Start packing your loads now and go get ziplocs (biggest size) to pack and label your foodstuffs if you plan to go with any.

My stories too much self! oya, make I fast forward................................

I arranged with Guyman1234 (who I am sure would get his Visa very soon) to pick me up on the day of my flight and it was fun all the way. I got cleared at the immigration and loads was removed from over-weighed bags to other light bags. my set of screwdrivers was seized and thrown away when my hand luggage was checked. Moral: pack and keep all important tools, liquids, etc in your check-in luggage.

Flight as scheduled was followed and gentleiphy with wife sat in front of myself and wifey (we planned all these while booking and selecting seats). we gisted and forgot ourselves for the in-flight entertainment. We got to Heathrow after 6hrs for a 10hrs layover. For real, 10hrs was like 1hr because we walked the area gisting and laughing. We then commenced our journey for another 9hrs to YYC with the same sitting arrangement.

It was pretty cool at YYC and landing was very smooth. Declaration card that was giving in the flight from UK to YYC was filled and shown to the CBSA person. He asked if i had cash on me and I showed him my jotter ( 5kUSD, 14kNGN (in case I dey come back Naija)) and he asked if the 14kNGN is anywhere near 5000CAD if converted. I laughed and said it is not even up to 100CAD. He released me and we went to claim our checked-in luggage.
Lest I forget, at MMIA, I forgot to padlock my luggages and I was just praying that nothing happens to them and alas, they were as I arranged them.

From there, luggages was pushed towards a moving queue for landing process. I took less than 15minutes because I don't have goods to accompany and COPR was stamped with the word ' you are now a Permanent Resident and your PR card would be ready and sent to the address filled in 6-8weeks'. I then asked if along the line, I changed my address, what should I do? A form was then given to me that I should fill and fax to an address in case such happens or I should visit a link in the form to log it online. That was all oooo.

I connected to the free Wifi and bingo! My friend was around with just 3 lines of BBM message. He snapped the two families and also snapped with us. Omo, when I got out to load the trunk of the car, I rushed back in to wear my jacket.....+10degrees wicked ooo. how e go come be with -25degrees... Na die be dat oooo ordinary +10degrees tear my lips ;D ;D

I have not been normal since I landed at 7:10pm Calgary local time. Up till now, I am still suffering from jet lag. I will get over it tomorrow anyways if I set out to get SIN, Health card, line, and Bank account.

Canada is a lovely place with many rules. driving, conduct, etc. FYI, I witnessed the first snow today 8th November, 2015 and the adaptation don start be dat.

Lemme stop here and I promise to keep you all updated when I settle down fully.

Rain of PPR will kill all members this week IJN...

I remain your boy...... Technolee.

congratulations August mate! It shall be permanent in Jesus name.I key into your success in Jesus name.