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LANDED NAIJA APPLICANT PLEASE SHARE YOUR EXPERINCE

VincentCal

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Aug 11, 2012
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Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
31-05-2010
Doc's Request.
27-10-2010
AOR Received.
29-02-2012
IELTS Request
Submitted with application
Med's Request
02-03-2012
Med's Done....
16-03-2012
Interview........
No
Passport Req..
11-07-2012
VISA ISSUED...
06-08-2012
LANDED..........
23-09-2012
Akerekoro said:
@ Vincentcal,
Congrats on your safe landing. May success be the work of your hands in the God's own Country.
Thanks. Everything here moves fast. SIN, Health Cards, Bank Account Opening, Telephone numbers all in one week. Great.
 

VincentCal

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Aug 11, 2012
18
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Calgary
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Visa Office......
Accra
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3142
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
31-05-2010
Doc's Request.
27-10-2010
AOR Received.
29-02-2012
IELTS Request
Submitted with application
Med's Request
02-03-2012
Med's Done....
16-03-2012
Interview........
No
Passport Req..
11-07-2012
VISA ISSUED...
06-08-2012
LANDED..........
23-09-2012
tinuadeadebola said:
Congrats Vincent may Canada favour you. Thanks for keeping us posted. All the best in the days ahead.
Thanks.
Wishing you Godspeed as you come over.
 

VincentCal

Member
Aug 11, 2012
18
1
Calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
NOC Code......
3142
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
31-05-2010
Doc's Request.
27-10-2010
AOR Received.
29-02-2012
IELTS Request
Submitted with application
Med's Request
02-03-2012
Med's Done....
16-03-2012
Interview........
No
Passport Req..
11-07-2012
VISA ISSUED...
06-08-2012
LANDED..........
23-09-2012
DonBaker said:
Congrats on your safe landing and settlement. May God remain your guide as you launch out into the new world.

God bless you.
Thanks a lot.
God bless.
 

VincentCal

Member
Aug 11, 2012
18
1
Calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
NOC Code......
3142
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
31-05-2010
Doc's Request.
27-10-2010
AOR Received.
29-02-2012
IELTS Request
Submitted with application
Med's Request
02-03-2012
Med's Done....
16-03-2012
Interview........
No
Passport Req..
11-07-2012
VISA ISSUED...
06-08-2012
LANDED..........
23-09-2012
Jovic said:
@ Vincentcal
congrats fr safe landing, may your desires be granted and no reason to regret IJN

@ BeeYo,
Go and possess the land that is flowing with milk and honey.
Many thanks.
We will all have great stories to tell.
Many people here are immigrants at one time or the other. Either themselves or their parents. They are friendly people, willing to listen and give directions. The Lady we met in the bank was so nice. She said "trust everyone, but keep your eyes open".
 

VincentCal

Member
Aug 11, 2012
18
1
Calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
NOC Code......
3142
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
31-05-2010
Doc's Request.
27-10-2010
AOR Received.
29-02-2012
IELTS Request
Submitted with application
Med's Request
02-03-2012
Med's Done....
16-03-2012
Interview........
No
Passport Req..
11-07-2012
VISA ISSUED...
06-08-2012
LANDED..........
23-09-2012
babymart said:
@ Vincentcal,congrats on your safe landing. And thanks for updating us on your landing experience.
Wishing you the best of everything as you begin a New Life in Canada.
Thank you. Its getting cold here. We got the first snow today around Calgary.
Those coming soon should prepare some warm clothing.
 

EMO

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Sep 9, 2010
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01-02-2013
VincentCal said:
Fellows,
the landing process is very straight-forward. We (Wife and I) landed on Sunday, 23rd September at Calgary, Alberta. The immigration and custom officers were very friendly. We informed them we had come to land. We were directed to a room at the back, where they asked for Passports and COPR. The Lady stamped them and gave us back passports and a copy of COPR where we signed. We provided an address where cards will be mailed. She said welcome to Canada! We went to customs. We had prepared a list of goods to follow which we gave to the guy we met. He was nice, did not check our luggage. No question on proof of funds. He only stamped and kept a copy of goods to follow. We were out in 15 minutes to meet our friends who came to pick us!

Wishing all those landing soon, great favours too.
Welcome to Canada. It's a lovely place!
Congratulations
Wish you happy stay in Calgary.

Cheers
 

EMO

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VincentCal said:
Thank you. Its getting cold here. We got the first snow today around Calgary.
Those coming soon should prepare some warm clothing.
This piece of information is scary o. Those of us with children who had never seen snow before.

Please share possible survival tips.
 

gel003

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Sep 27, 2010
406
3
Calgary, Alberta
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-06-2011
AOR Received.
In Process 16-07-2013
Med's Request
30-08-2013
Med's Done....
02-09-2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
18-09-2013
VISA ISSUED...
19-09-2013
LANDED..........
15-01-2014
EMO said:
This piece of information is scary o. Those of us with children who had never seen snow before.

Please share possible survival tips.
Bros Emo u no dey code English again? VincentCal say make those wen dey prepare to land soon prepare some warm clothing for the snow... So which survival tips u wan hear again? No fear for your children cos u go surprise say them go adjust faster than una wen be parents sef. Lolzzz
 

EMO

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gel003 said:
Bros Emo u no dey code English again? VincentCal say make those wen dey prepare to land soon prepare some warm clothing for the snow... So which survival tips u wan hear again? No fear for your children cos u go surprise say them go adjust faster than una wen be parents sef. Lolzzz
Sorry jare bros. It was with plenty struggle I made C6 in English :p. Na only warm clothes? I learnt that in Calgary the temperature could vary for as wide as 10 to 15 degrees within a day. In that case may be its 5 deg in the morning and suddenly climbs to 18deg in the afternoon, how do you dress to avoid looking like like a Michelin man?

Just thinking beyond carying all the iros in my moms pont moto :p :p :p
 

gel003

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Sep 27, 2010
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Calgary, Alberta
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Accra
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Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-06-2011
AOR Received.
In Process 16-07-2013
Med's Request
30-08-2013
Med's Done....
02-09-2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
18-09-2013
VISA ISSUED...
19-09-2013
LANDED..........
15-01-2014
EMO said:
Sorry jare bros. It was with plenty struggle I made C6 in English :p. Na only warm clothes? I learnt that in Calgary the temperature could vary for as wide as 10 to 15 degrees within a day. In that case may be its 5 deg in the morning and suddenly climbs to 18deg in the afternoon, how do you dress to avoid looking like like a Michelin man?

Just thinking beyond carying all the iros in my moms pont moto :p :p :p
Point 1, i be sis not bros. my hubby is d principal applicant.

Point 2, person just gats behave like a Roman when in Rome. Meanwhile there would always be heater inside the house so no cause for alarm
 

EMO

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gel003 said:
Point 1, i be sis not bros. my hubby is d principal applicant.

Point 2, person just gats behave like a Roman when in Roman. Meanwhile there would always be heater inside the house so no cause for alarm
You are already supplying the tips. You are good. Keep it coming.

Hope this week will vomit the much awaited MR and PPR.

Cheers
 

gel003

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Sep 27, 2010
406
3
Calgary, Alberta
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-06-2011
AOR Received.
In Process 16-07-2013
Med's Request
30-08-2013
Med's Done....
02-09-2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
18-09-2013
VISA ISSUED...
19-09-2013
LANDED..........
15-01-2014
EMO said:
You are already supplying the tips. You are good. Keep it coming.

Hope this week will vomit the much awaited MR and PPR.

Cheers
Amen and Amen
 

Jada

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Apr 26, 2009
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March 31st 2012
EMO said:
Sorry jare bros. It was with plenty struggle I made C6 in English :p. Na only warm clothes? I learnt that in Calgary the temperature could vary for as wide as 10 to 15 degrees within a day. In that case may be its 5 deg in the morning and suddenly climbs to 18deg in the afternoon, how do you dress to avoid looking like like a Michelin man?

Just thinking beyond carying all the iros in my moms pont moto :p :p :p
It is true that the temp can vary widely in Calgary but the only thing one can do is dress to be on the safe side. I go out before 7am everyday when it is really really cold and I dress to keep warm. By evening when I'm returning home,I'm carrying my coat because it's not so cold anymore and you'll see others doing same.

Would you rather freeze because you don't want to look like Michelin man? :eek: Don't be worried about the kids, they'll adjust faster than you sef. Just dress them warm and there are lots of warm clothes here.

@VincentCal, welcome to Calgary but cold never start yet ;D That initial snow was like fluke. Glad you are settling in fast.

Happy thanksgiving everyone.
 

priceless

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22-06- 2012
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14-07- 2012
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22-11-2012
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03-12-2012
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13-04-2013
Hi all,

i took time this past week to read the thread from beginning to end and i must commend everyone that has contributed to ensure the thread did not die.

Just a quick question to the landed seniors and any other person that could have the necessary info.

I would like to know if Lethbridge, alberta is a good place to arrive in in terms of proximity to major land marks, transportation(bus, tube /rail station), health facility and other centres.

Also i would like to know if from lethbridge i can easily get a tube to ontario?how far is it to ontario from lethbridge-pls give distance using locations in Nigeria for better appreciation.

The reason for my queries is that as part of my pre landing preparation i applied to certain companies whose offices are in ontario and i was told to contact them when i arrive so am looking at the possibility of landing at my uncles place in lethbridge and then going to those offices in ontario.

Also interested in the duration from MR to PR.

Pls your feed back.