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Kmgb1:


Nice one Kay,so what role were u offered at the new place,and do you still spend $400 on tfare

I presently work as a full time AML Investigator in the new place and I still spend almost $400/month on transport to work. The bill is covered by my overtime pay on a monthly basis anyway.

Debsify:
Hi, your website is good, i'll definately use it when I need to book a flight, but try and secure your website.

I will look into securing it. Thank you for the encouragement. Really appreciate

Ifeoma77:
@Kay2011, you have had a fantastic year. Congrats on all your milestones.

Thank you. Like the ancestors of the thread have always said, it will end in praise

Elektra008:


Nice one. I pray for good testimonies also.ur customer service job with TD, u had a banking job in Nigeria previously? Was it In customer service? I am still trying to fit in my customer service bank job for an acceptable noc equivalent.

Thank you. The CSR rolw e with TD Bank was a customer service/teller role. I was in the banking industry in Naija for a while. I believe fitting your CSR into an acceptable NOC should not be a big deal. There are NOCs for banking roles.

1 year stock taking !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I clocked 1 year in Canada today like play like play o and it has been an interesting journey.

I writing about how I got my first job with TD Bank 3 weeks after landing in Canada (I think it is in part 1 of this thread). I started as CSR with TD Bank in May 2018. Though, it was not the best paying job but it helped me to pay some of my bills and got me into the financial industry. While I was at it, I was actively looking for something bigger and better.

In July 2018, one of the recruitment agencies got me an interview for another role, aced it and I got a 6 month contract role with another bank. I left TD Bank but I was just getting to like the bank. Before i forget, we had a road trip to Niagara falls in one weekend like that. The kids really enjoyed it the Water Park. I started the new role in August 2018, it was supposed to run till February 2019. That's how I started paying almost $400/month on transportation to work o ( I live in Brampton and travel on the GO Train to Downtown Toronto everyday for work). My weekly overtime hours pay for that.

Met some Naija people in the course of my waka here and we had a small Christmas get together with my new Naija friends. It was a fun. Madam was elated at ing her first turkey baking challenge. Abeg, I am still looking for more Naija people in this neighborhood.

So, one faithful afternoon in the first week in January 2019 like that while I was having my lunch, na so my Manager came to call me that I should see him after my break, I was like "abi contract don end be that? or was I not delivering my deliverable". Anyway, I went to see the guy and he was like they were offering me a conversion of my status from contract to full term employee. I was even doing shakara that I wanted a senior role. Anyway, I sha took the offer.

I am enjoying the job and the stuff I am learning. It's looking upward and cant complain. I feel the need for a part time job, so I started a travel website : http://budgetfaresnow.com/ for flights, hotels and shopping. Abeg make una help a brother. I also have a block of (4nos) 3 bedroom flat for sale in Ikorodu, Lagos. I am hoping to a business soon in Canada and see how well it goes.

Conclusion:
1. Everybody's story is different
2. It might be important to start small to sort out the bills
3. Last last, everybody will be alright !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Holidays Everyone !!!

[quote author=best827 post=67193551][/quote].

I have a website that i built myself but I just needed a pro touch on it.

I will send you a message on whatsapp

Tojued:


Deadline for prequalification April 13?

I know that you must have done prequalification before April 13th, 2018. My pre-arrival people ( Acces Employment) did my prequalification assessment.

But for some of the roles, the applicants are redirected to external websites where you can apply directly without the prequalifcation issue I think.

Example - Canada Council for the Arts roles and some other agencies. You need to check through.

Thank you.

Guys,

The Federal Internship Newcomers (FIN) 2018 Program has been opened. It is an internship program for new comers to Canada to enable successful applicants work in the public sector.

I will advise that we all look through the program and apply for as many roles as possible.

Wishing everybody the very best as we continue on this journey.

Have a great weekend.

https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page2440?fromMenu=true

caon:
did u design ur resume to suit d customer service job since u said u use to work as an operation staff in d bank

My resume was not designed to suit a particular role. It was combination of sales experience ( that i got after leaving the banking industry) and the customer service experience ( some that i got in the bank and other roles).

I think what worked was the relationship I was able to build while running trough my pre-arrival service program with Acces Employment connection program.

So, I will suggest we key-in into the pre-arrival programs. This will make our journey easier.

WoodcrestMayor:
Congrats bro!

3 questions abeg;

1.) Were you a banker in Nigeria?
2.)If yes,what department were you in
3.)What position were you offered in TD?

I used to work in the Nigerian banking industry.
I was an operation staff. Basically, i worked in the branch.
I was offered a customer service representative role in TD.
I hope this answers your questions.

hayor2014:


At what point did u for the pre arrival service, is it to early just after AOR

I ed after my PPR. PPR is part of the requirements for registration.
So, it is too early just after AOR.

Merovingian:

Congratulations

Can you share the transcript for the phone interview and nature of question/discussion from the in-person session. The one you can help prepare people in your field for a better experience

The interview was basically about situational questions - ' tell me about a time when' .....................................

Why you feel you are a good fit for the job?

Tell us about yourself?

It was all about bringing your interpersonal skills to the fore

Sorry, I can't much of it

Thanks

laborel:
Congratulations.
Please can you share with us the specific pre-arrival programme you went through?

Thanks.

I went through the Canadian Employment Connection Program - Sales & marketing by Acces Employment.

I did most of the module studies with loads of webinars while I was in Lagos.

Long post Alert. Make una no vex abeg.

We got our PPR on the 25th October 2017. Got our Visas and COPR in December 2017. I enrolled with Acces Employment Pre-Arrival services in December 2017. I attended a lot of webinars, read through my modules, did my assignments. They worked on my Nigeria CV and turn it into a Canadian styled resume. At the completion of the modules, I was assigned a Job Developer – his role was to work with me to get a job.

I arrived in Ontario on March 2nd, 2018 and when I got to my hotel and switched on my phone, I realized I had 2 mails from my job developer:
1. He wanted to confirm if I was in-transit and I should let him know once I landed.
2. He wanted to know if he should forward my resume to a TD Bank recruiter.
I replied the mails in affirmative. See this guy o!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Then the following happened:
March 5th, 2018 – I got a screening assessment from TD Bank which I completed the same day
March 6th, 2018 – I got a telephone call from a TD Bank recruiter scheduling a phone interview for March 7th, 2018
March 7th, 2018 – I did my Telephone interview. It was interesting though.
March 12th, 2018 – Got an email for an In-Person interview for Thursday March 15th, 2018.
March 15th, 2018 - I went for the In-Person interview at TD Bank office at Yorkdale. It was a interview of 2 interviewers. One of my interviewers said “You were highly recommended by the people at Acces Employment”. The interview took like 2 hours. I was drained when I left the place.
March 19th, 2018 – Got a telephone call that I ed the interview and I should get a mail from TD Bank’s HR to know what the next step was.
March 20th, 2018 – Got a telephone call from HR that I was being offered a role, I should get my offer letter and other documents within the next 2-3 working days
March 22nd, 2018 – Got the offer letter, I accepted the offer and background checks were initiated.
March 24th, 2018 - Background check started by First Advantage. Loads of forms to run through. I was told it might take up to 1 month to conclude the background check process.
April 5th, 2018 – Got a telephone call from TD Bank to discuss my start date.

The role is an entry level position but it affords me the opportunity to start a career in this country. I intend to do my certification exams within the next 6 months.

The purpose of this post is to emphasis the importance of[b] PRE-ARRIVAL programs[/b]. These programs are free and there for us to utilize. Please, let us try and take advantage of these programs.

Got a class to attend now. I promise to share this journey with you guys as it unfolds.
Have a great day all.

Long post Alert. Make una no vex abeg.

We got our PPR on the 25th October 2017. Got our Visas and COPR in December 2017. I enrolled with Acces Employment Pre-Arrival services in December 2017. I attended a lot of webinars, read through my modules, did my assignments. They worked on my Nigeria CV and turn it into a Canadian styled resume. At the completion of the modules, I was assigned a Job Developer – his role was to work with me to get a job.

I arrived in Ontario on March 2nd, 2018 and when I got to my hotel and switched on my phone, I realized I had 2 mails from my job developer:
1. He wanted to confirm if I was in-transit and I should let him know once I landed.
2. He wanted to know if he should forward my resume to a TD Bank recruiter.
I replied the mails in affirmative. See this guy o!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Then the following happened:
March 5th, 2018 – I got a screening assessment from TD Bank which I completed the same day
March 6th, 2018 – I got a telephone call from a TD Bank recruiter scheduling a phone interview for March 7th, 2018
March 7th, 2018 – I did my Telephone interview. It was interesting though.
March 12th, 2018 – Got an email for an In-Person interview for Thursday March 15th, 2018.
March 15th, 2018 - I went for the In-Person interview at TD Bank office at Yorkdale. It was a interview of 2 interviewers. One of my interviewers said “You were highly recommended by the people at Acces Employment”. The interview took like 2 hours. I was drained when I left the place.
March 19th, 2018 – Got a telephone call that I ed the interview and I should get a mail from TD Bank’s HR to know what the next step was.
March 20th, 2018 – Got a telephone call from HR that I was being offered a role, I should get my offer letter and other documents within the next 2-3 working days
March 22nd, 2018 – Got the offer letter, I accepted the offer and background checks were initiated.
March 24th, 2018 - Background check started by First Advantage. Loads of forms to run through. I was told it might take up to 1 month to conclude the background check process.
April 5th, 2018 – Got a telephone call from TD Bank to discuss my start date.

The role is an entry level position but it affords me the opportunity to start a career in this country. I intend to do my certification exams within the next 6 months.

The purpose of this post is to emphasis the importance of[b] PRE-ARRIVAL programs[/b]. These programs are free and there for us to utilize. Please, let us try and take advantage of these programs.

Got a class to attend now. I promise to share this journey with you guys as it unfolds.
Have a great day all.

40manlappy:
Anyone that needs the DL authentication letter urgently from FRSC can send me a PM so that I can share a that I got recently. I don't think it would be appropriate to post his phone number and email address here.

Based on available information, you may just be required to arrange for courier service if you don't have someone to pick it up for you in Abuja.

IMO, that is still cheaper than paying $50 to obtain it in Ottawa, especially if you are still in Nigeria.

.

Bro, I need your help on this one. I actually got my DL authentication letter before leaving Naija but I couldn't find it now that i needed it.. I have a scanned copy in my inbox though.

I need to get another one. I can arrange for courier service from Abuja to Canada.

kindly revert soonest.

Thank you.

elbanks1:
Good day house.

Please who has travelled from Nigeria and landed with their port having less than 6 months validity, or with a renewed port. Please how did you do it?
Kindly share.

I landed on the 2nd March, 2018. My International port will expire on 10th June, 2018. I had no problem with Ethiopian airline, there was no question about the validity of my port even the CBSA guys said nothing about it. All the CBSA guy told me was " WELCOME HOME".
So, it was not an issue with me.
I hope this helps.

MrsBee:


Congrats. When did you submit?

Thank you Madam

It was delivered to Accra on 30th October. Approved on 21st November.

Hope that helps?

sunvick:
Congratulations Man

SV

Thanks

damilola1978:
Accra Visa Office faithfuls that sent through DHL, please confirm if it is same person that received your package, EVA** OWUS* DE**

Present sir/ma (hands up)

Yes, it was the same guy that received my package

threadstone:
Decision to travel: March
port application and Collection: April (3 weeks)
IELTS: June 3 (LRWS 9,8.5,7.5,7)
ECA: September 6 WES Received (Masters) - missed ITA by approx 45 mins
ITA: September 20
eAPR- AOR: October 31
Medical ed: November 10
IP1: November 10
NA2: November 17
We do not need additional documents: December 2
ADR request (Additional Family Information): December 4
ADR Submitted: December 5
IP2: December 5

PPR: December 7

Total duration AOR-PPR: 37 days

Travel History: South West Nigeria

Sent a mail for visa office on the 22nd and 27th – No response yet.
When I saw “We do not need additional documents”, fear don dey grip me say I don dey road to London as some people have observed before but like they say, each application is different.
POF: A little high for a single applicant (Gift deed, Personal Income and Pension, about 94% came in the week before AOR sha)
Reference, pcc et al gotten, scanned and ready before ITA.

Vote of thanks
Zandora, dupyshoo, Blackbuddy, Cochtrane, kontagious, 40manlappy, Mummyjaygirls, Hephgirl, Algbenguze, bbaby84 einsteino, elfmann and all the many other people that time will not permit me to mention.
PS- Glitteringstar Newmum0615 balogunsam Justintrudeau we dey wait for una o

I buy one plot of land for page 0. Make I go update am

Stumbled on Zandora's thread at page 420 and made sure i read every single one of it till date. It pays a lot to read.

Finally I can now also the living in canada thread too.

Any questions.

Congrats

dogood123456:


Hello boss, have you got your pick up mail? If yes, how long did it take?

Yeah. I got it yesterday around 3:50pm.

My port was delivered to Accra on Monday 30th October, approved on 21st November. So, it took like 38 days

ladylco:
Where are all the Ontario, Toronto peeps in the house ! DM me to the watsapp group

Hi,
Sorry it's coming late. Could you kindly add me to the WhatsApp group.

Thank you.

yokus:
Great news. Biko they should send me pum to o.
I Read somewhere that they mistakenly swapped pple's ports.
Someone picked up his dhl parcel and received another Family's ports

Swap ports ke? That one na wahala o.
Don't worry your PUM will come soon.
All the best sis

sunvick:
Bro resend the email after every two or three days and see if they wont respond to you!!!


SV

Finally got my PUM this afternoon. I will be the first person at DHL tomorrow morning.

Thanks guys, I really appreciate.

MummyJaygirls:


Send a mail to Accra and copy Ottawa, that might help

Thank you for your response.

I sent a mail and copied Ottawa but haven't gotten a response from either of them.

I hope I get it before this week runs out.

Guys,

My port was delivered to Accra Visa office on 30th October, 2017.

Got approved on MyCIC profile on 21st November, 2017.

On a serious note, why is it taking them forever to send my PUM.

I thought it was a 30 days process. I have family trip to plan this month. I really need my port. I have sent mail but got no response. I don tire abeg

What could be their wahala na?

Cc: damilola1978

damilola1978:
Public Service announcement:: Please make una help me beg Accra Visa Office Oh... Help me tel Charli to update my CIC and send me PUM oh. Abeg oh...My application ID na E0********... make them no use me & my port dance "One Corner" oh

Oya Pele. You are not alone. I submitted my port to Accra since 30th October, they haven't sent PUM to me. MyCIC has been updated to "approved" tho. I think they are having some busy period so make we try exercise some patience. But if u want us to trek to Accra and collect our ports, u can count me in.

Mire222:


Just like mrsBee, I too owe so much from the giving birth in d US thread and this express entry thread.

My ppr mail landed this morning from London VO. Got a notification in my Cic .it was a four page document not like the ppr examples that are usually given here and the last page still requested for height and eye color (don't worry, I'm very sure this is not "pre pre PPR-ADR".lol. me sef tire for London. I over celebrated and called town crier when I got that pre PPR-ADR thinking it was PPR so I was very careful this time...this was the beginning part

"YOUR IMMIGRANT VISA(S) APPEAR(S) READY TO BE ISSUED, IF THERE HAS BEEN NO
CHANGE IN YOUR FAMILY CONFIGURATION. IF THERE HAVE BEEN ANY CHANGES,
PLEASE OUR OFFICE BEFORE PROCEEDING.
PORT(S)
You are asked to submit your port(s) and documentation BY COURIER within 15 days. We
recommend DHL courier, using a pre-paid return envelope...."

Once again Mega thanks to everyone who has contributed here. And for those beginning, all I can say is read, read, read the thread. Nairaland is a goldmine.

Congrats

calalili2018:



When did you submit?

Submitted at DHL on the 27th October and was delivered to Accra on the 30th October, 2017.

shygunXs:


Do they send the port to 2 different Visa offices? Like London and Accra? Isnt it supposed to be one VO?

Our application was transferred to London Visa Office from CIO Sydney. London Visa Office gave us PPR.

We submitted our ports to Accra for visa stamping.

Thanks