FSW 2014 applicants from Nigeria - Let's network

[bolaopemire]

Hi all, It has been a while.

We landed Toronto Pearson airport on Sept 1st. We flew BA to Heathrow, London on the 31st August and then Air Canada from Heathrow to Toronto Pearson airport on the 1st.
The flights were smooth and the landing formalities as described by several people, very straightforward. We got our SINs immediately and was told to expect our PR cards in about 6 weeks.

We are gradually settling down and I wish all those awaiting updates speedy processing.

Nice one, welcome to Canada

 

[louupee]

Hello my naija people
Am wondering if any of you can give me tips on how to search for a job or PN to boost my CRS.
Am yet to submit my profile so cannot register with job bank,waiting for WES report.
My noc is 6314...supervisor customer service..
I have 8 years experience with a nigerian bank.
I will Trully appreciate any leads
Thanks

 

[Donmakaveli]

Hi my good people. Who knows if AVO is working tomorrow or if Ghana is observing the sallah holiday

 

[richie to canada]

Hi. i need your guide on steps to take to commence express entry

 

[Ed_b_good]

Congratulations Ebube on your landing, wishing you success in your new land.

Hi all, It has been a while.

We landed Toronto Pearson airport on Sept 1st. We flew BA to Heathrow, London on the 31st August and then Air Canada from Heathrow to Toronto Pearson airport on the 1st.
The flights were smooth and the landing formalities as described by several people, very straightforward. We got our SINs immediately and was told to expect our PR cards in about 6 weeks.

We are gradually settling down and I wish all those awaiting updates speedy processing.

 

[OPapa-ella]

A very big congrats Ebube! The Lord is indeed faithful. May The Good Lord meet all of our expectation at the very appointed time IJN.

 

[yikelin]

Has anybody heard from AVO at all maybe document request or anything . This quiet is getting to be something else . But I know sooner than later they will answer us all by the grace of God

 

[blacky]

I refresh my mailbox tire today...am really expectant

 

[bebisco]

Hello House:

I am still begging our seniors to end my punishment of kneeling down and raising my hands for “sneaking” into MapleVille… Abeg make una follow me beg them make I stand up – hopefully our story will garner sufficient support for them to have mercy on a sister

* Apologies for any typos – the story take style long ni…

Very detailed. Tnx BabyBal. Congratulations again.

 

[adaghogho]

Landed Calgary via Toronto safely last week.
I must commend the Immigration and Customs at Abuja. Courteous and acted professionally. No hassling..
Pathetic that we had to land in Accra for fuelling before departing for Dubai.. this reduced the transit time significantly that we had to rush in order to catch up our connecting flight. Thank God I already got my boarding pass in Abuja for the 3legged journey.
Unfortunately, we missed our flight from Toronto to Calgary due to delay in Dubai.
The landing process was smooth and swift.. within 30minutes we were done. No POF asked. Got our SIN number at Toronto.

Health card done already,, Bank account opened and active, registration with the Calgary immigration services done..

Job hunting and accommodation mode activated. Networking as much as possible with optimistic and positively minded persons.

There is indeed ALWAYS a better way with God

 

[Aroms]

Landed Calgary via Toronto safely last week.
I must commend the Immigration and Customs at Abuja. Courteous and acted professionally. No hassling..
Pathetic that we had to land in Accra for fuelling before departing for Dubai.. this reduced the transit time significantly that we had to rush in order to catch up our connecting flight. Thank God I already got my boarding pass in Abuja for the 3legged journey.
Unfortunately, we missed our flight from Toronto to Calgary due to delay in Dubai.
The landing process was smooth and swift.. within 30minutes we were done. No POF asked. Got our SIN number at Toronto.

Health card done already,, Bank account opened and active, registration with the Calgary immigration services done..

Job hunting and accommodation mode activated. Networking as much as possible with optimistic and positively minded persons.

There is indeed ALWAYS a better way with God

Congratulations on your successful landing, enjoy the fruits of the land.

 

[kuskus]

Hi. i need your guide on steps to take to commence express entry

Express Entry Application

(Please note that this info does not apply to the Federal Skilled Trades Program)

1) Determine your eligibility by doing this CIC quiz http://www.cic.gc.ca/ctc-vac/ee-start.asp

2) Get your language test(s) done. You must get at least CLB 7 in each of the four sections for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW), Provincial Nomination Program (PNP) or Canadian Experience Class (CEC) streams. But getting CLB 10 gives you maximum points for language.

How does CLB match back to the language tests? That info is here --> http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/language/charts.asp

3) Get your qualifications assessed by doing an Education Credential Assessment. Details here --> http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/assessment.asp

4) Determine the code that best applies to you on the National Occupation Classification (NOC) list http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/noc.asp

The occupation must be NOC 0, A, or B for FSW or CEC.

5) When you have those in hand you create your express entry profile. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/profile.asp and register for the Job Bank http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home-eng.do?lang=eng

You'll be given points based on your age, education, number of years work experience, and language skills. The points system is detailed here --> http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/express-entry/grid-crs.asp

You'll be in a pool with thousands of other applicants http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/pool.asp

Of course, the more points you have the better. The max is 1200, with 600 of those points coming from your ability to snag a PNP or a job offer with a very hard to get Labour Market Impact Assessment http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/employers/lmo-basics.asp

For CEC applicants, the max is 600 but someone who has no work experience in Canada who is only eligible for FSW can only get up to 520 points.

6) Finally, wait for your invitation to apply (ITA). But in the interim you will need to do the following:

a) Have your application fee (C$550 each for principal applicant and spouse) and right of permanent resident fee (C$490 each for principal applicant and spouse) ready
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp

b) Identify how you will provide proof of funds http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/funds.asp

c) check out what is required for the police certificates http://www.cic.gc.ca/English/information/security/police-cert/index.asp

d) find out how long it takes to get a date for the medical exam. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/medical/medexams-perm.asp

e) contact previous and current employers about them providing job letters. You must have at least 12 months of full-time, or an equal amount in part-time, skilled work experience. Full-time work means at least 30 hours of paid work per week. Work experience while you were a full-time student does not count.

f) research cities in the province(s) where you want to live.

 

[seunmsl7]

Hi, It has been a while.

We landed at Calgary airport on Sept 9th. We flew BA to Heathrow, London on the 8th sept had 13 hrs stopover entered town for like 5 hours as we all have valid uk visa
The flight was smooth and the landing formalities as described by several people, very straightforward. We could do our SIN registration as they have closed and was told to expect our PR cards in about 6 weeks. so far SIN registration done, bank accounts set up and running, secured an apartment already should move in b4 weekend, will be going to new comers center 2morrow

We are gradually settling down and I wish all those awaiting updates speedy processing. In Jesus mighty name

 

[Pipis Husband]

Hi, It has been a while.

We landed at Calgary airport on Sept 9th. We flew BA to Heathrow, London on the 8th sept had 13 hrs stopover entered town for like 5 hours as we all have valid uk visa
The flight was smooth and the landing formalities as described by several people, very straightforward. We could do our SIN registration as they have closed and was told to expect our PR cards in about 6 weeks. so far SIN registration done, bank accounts set up and running, secured an apartment already should move in b4 weekend, will be going to new comers center 2morrow

We are gradually settling down and I wish all those awaiting updates speedy processing. In Jesus mighty name

Welcome to Canada, all the best ahead

 

[Hope2014]

Am a December 2014 applicant and this silence from AVO is now getting scary................God!!!