NewStats: 3,265,462 , 8,186,799 topics. Date: Sunday, 15 June 2025 at 05:13 AM 3f6e6x

Jumdah20:
I did MPNP,, got nomination and applied to CIC already. , i don't know how the PM works o, you can ask me your questions here ill do my best to respond, hopefully it wont count as derailing the thread. Cheers

Thanks Jumdah20, it would derail the thread, so if you don't mind I could email you instead or ask my question on the other thread (Express entry)?

Ehrnie:


Hi - The total cost was CAD162.72. See breakdown below:

$100 for the upgrade, $7 for delivery to APEGA, $30 for the additional copy they sent to me (can't if this is compulsory), $7 for delivery to me, then Harmonized Sales Tax of $18.72. If the additional copy is not compulsory, then you might decide not to go for it. It is pointless.

All the best!

Thank you very much.

tribeD:
@Testimonies: I paid the same amount quoted by Ehrnie but I did not request for additional copies. So that's $30 less.

Okay, thank you.

I seem to be having challenges with Airbnb too.

I plan to book 2 weeks (14 days) and I used the filter to narrow the search to suit our budget, but it would appear that my choices are gone even before the hosts respond to me. Is it possible that they're intentionally blocking off my preferred dates?

Their policy say they're race, colour and bla bla bla blind.

Have you also noticed that most of the reviews are left by other races? No black reviewers in there.

Esughusughu:
So my supposed airbnb hosts canceled my reservation
We got chatting and I answered their questions. Though, I could sense this dislike for black people from the undertone of their inquiries. But hey! a stranger is coming to stay in your apartment, hosts need to be rest assured that they too are safe.
Then the question of my nationality, avoiding to answer that would seem dodgy, there was no point stating another place, since they could request for my ID. Conversation ended with me mentioning Nigeria. Lol....I already knew what that meant before they replied me 36hours later that they'll be traveling and I should keep exploring, which I'm doing right now. Please those who used this platform and had good experience should pls share theirs

Send me a PM

Rocorleone:
Please share I need it.
very important this instant. Thanks

yimiton:
I seem to be having challenges with Airbnb too.

I plan to book 2 weeks (14 days) and I used the filter to narrow the search to suit our budget, but it would appear that my choices are gone even before the hosts respond to me. Is it possible that they're intentionally blocking off my preferred dates?

Their policy say they're race, colour and bla bla bla blind.

Have you also noticed that most of the reviews are left by other races? No black reviewers in there.

I don't know if they are intentionally blocking the dates but not sure about that (I may be wrong). We booked Airbnb too and it was tough getting a place based on our budget and dates so we had to adjust dates. We had planned on booking for 2 weeks but couldn't get a place we liked because they were either fully booked or some days in between were booked so we ended up booking one week and the place was very good.

yimiton:
I seem to be having challenges with Airbnb too.

I plan to book 2 weeks (14 days) and I used the filter to narrow the search to suit our budget, but it would appear that my choices are gone even before the hosts respond to me. Is it possible that they're intentionally blocking off my preferred dates?

Their policy say they're race, colour and bla bla bla blind.

Have you also noticed that most of the reviews are left by other races? No black reviewers in there.

Perhaps, you might want to look at kijiji.ca ... You should be able to find something temporary. CC: Esughusughu

For anyone coming to Ottawa. If there is a place you saw and need help viewing it before accepting. I would be willing to help you view it. All I ask is you let me know on time so that i can schedule my time accordingly.

Peace...

maziude:


Perhaps, you might want to look at kijiji.ca ... You should be able to find something temporary. CC: Esughusughu

For anyone coming to Ottawa. If there is a place you saw and need help viewing it before accepting. I would be willing to help you view it. All I ask is you let me know on time so that i can schedule my time accordingly.

Peace...

Bless you.

maziude:


Perhaps, you might want to look at kijiji.ca ... You should be able to find something temporary. CC: Esughusughu

For anyone coming to Ottawa. If there is a place you saw and need help viewing it before accepting. I would be willing to help you view it. All I ask is you let me know on time so that i can schedule my time accordingly.

Peace...

Hi Maziude...on the bilingual requirement for jobs in ottawa, how bad is it?

Rebarobyn:


Hi Maziude...on the bilingual requirement for jobs in ottawa, how bad is it?

Boss,

Not that bad though.

Although some jobs (some bank roles, some front desk roles etc) do require it. In the real sense, there are as much bilingual jobs as usual one language jobs. You just have to search for that which suits you. You might also want to pick up a bit of french along the way (Dont be like me, I never even start french course sef).

If you are the type that don't shy away from all kinds of job, then you should be good.

Let me point out here just like our seniors have been saying, some jobs require certification ( So if you intend to continue with your line of work or switch to a job and if these require certification etc,) be kind enough to yourself to acquire them. It wont kill you but will help you in the long run.

Also, if you get a job (and perhaps it aint in your line of work or it is just to make body and soul meet until a better one comes), please do it with all your heart. Recommendations go a long way here from what I have seen so far and this helps you build your network.


PS:
I never start work, so I might be wrong.

maziude:


Boss,

Not that bad though.

Although some jobs (some bank roles, some front desk roles etc) do require it. In the real sense, there as much bilingual jobs as usual one language job. You just have to search for that which suits you. You might also want to pick up a bit of french along the way (Dont be like me, I never even start french course sef).

If you are the type that don't shy away from all kinds of job, then you should be good.

Let me point out here just like our seniors have been saying, some jobs require certification ( So if you intend to continue with your line of work or switch to a job and if these require certification etc,) be kind enough to yourself to acquire them. It wont kill you but will help you in the long run.

Also, if you get a job (and perhaps it aint in your line of work or it is just to make body and soul meet until a better one comes), please do it with all your heart. Recommendations go a long way here from what I have seen so far and this helps you build your network.


PS:
I never start work, so I might be wrong.

Thanks for your honest .

Rebarobyn:


Thanks for your honest .

You are welcome boss.

[quote author=yimiton post=61757935]I seem to be having challenges with Airbnb too.

I plan to book 2 weeks (14 days) and I used the filter to narrow the search to suit our budget, but it would

Don't let that get to you just keep searching till you get what you need. First time in calgary I had trouble getting a booking cuz
1. It was too close to my intended stay
2. I wanted to book 2 weeks but most places are booked for a couple of days within my 2weeks and they are not going to throw out that reservation to accommodate me.
3. Some humans beings are very narrow minded and require a 'jump and ' approach.

Second time in calgary was a breeze, had to choose between 2 hosts, an Asian and a nigerian doctor, went with the Nigerian and had an amazing time. All the best in your search!

Oh forgot to mention that there are certain peak periods where most places are booked for a couple of days, like the Stampede thing in calgary

Just be bold and proud to tell them you are a Nigerian. There is always someone waiting to eat your jollof rice(like my host) or your moi-moi(like the white lady on the drivers licence enquiry desk at Brampton) Someone i met (a ghanian) wanted to talk down Nigeria in front of my nice host by narrating a crime committed by a Nigerian and guess my response to him? Anyone could have done that. It is not about your country it is about your person. Me wey dey ask almost any black person i see here if dem be naija? Na so i go ask one elderly black man inside bus who come tell me say im be Trinidad and Tobago but im fit be Nigerian descent wey oyibos carry im ancestors for slavery. Proudly Nigerian.

Esughusughu:
So my supposed airbnb hosts canceled my reservation
We got chatting and I answered their questions. Though, I could sense this dislike for black people from the undertone of their inquiries. But hey! a stranger is coming to stay in your apartment, hosts need to be rest assured that they too are safe.
Then the question of my nationality, avoiding to answer that would seem dodgy, there was no point stating another place, since they could request for my ID. Conversation ended with me mentioning Nigeria. Lol....I already knew what that meant before they replied me 36hours later that they'll be traveling and I should keep exploring, which I'm doing right now. Please those who used this platform and had good experience should pls share theirs

mamacajah:


@Jumdah20, paper based application? are you doing MPNP? If yes, pls could I pm you?

Hello, I'm a paper based applicant too and it was through mpnp. I can help you with some questions.

SlowlybtSurely:


This totally depends on the university. Some ask for WASCE transcript and certificate, others don't. Some just need your BSc transcript without WES evaluation. So research the school and email them if you need clarification.

don't know why am just seeing this. Thank u

I eventually got a place. Booked for 10 nights. It seemed perfect until I paid and noticed there's no kitchen! Now, I'm thinking I have to cancel but the other options are so expensive.

flyhigh1881:


I don't know if they are intentionally blocking the dates but not sure about that (I may be wrong). We booked Airbnb too and it was tough getting a place based on our budget and dates so we had to adjust dates. We had planned on booking for 2 weeks but couldn't get a place we liked because they were either fully booked or some days in between were booked so we ended up booking one week and the place was very good.

Hello House,


Please is there any one here who studied Estate Management and is in thesame line of work in Canada. Kindly help with names of certifications one can do over there. I plan to land next year and want to see if I can online and write same or something.


Thanks.

You're so kind.

maziude:


Perhaps, you might want to look at kijiji.ca ... You should be able to find something temporary. CC: Esughusughu

For anyone coming to Ottawa. If there is a place you saw and need help viewing it before accepting. I would be willing to help you view it. All I ask is you let me know on time so that i can schedule my time accordingly.

Peace...

Ehrnie:


Hi - The total cost was CAD162.72. See breakdown below:

$100 for the upgrade, $7 for delivery to APEGA, $30 for the additional copy they sent to me (can't if this is compulsory), $7 for delivery to me, then Harmonized Sales Tax of $18.72. If the additional copy is not compulsory, then you might decide not to go for it. It is pointless.

All the best!

Exactly same with me.

BTW, WES has finished my upgrade since 20th October and copy already received by APEGA.

yimiton:
I eventually got a place. Booked for 10 nights. It seemed perfect until I paid and noticed there's no kitchen! Now, I'm thinking I have to cancel but the other options are so expensive.

Sorry about that. Maybe you should cancel. I think you should keep searching as other people cancel and you get what you want or as another senior advised, check kijiji.

dfash2000:


Hello, I'm a paper based applicant too and it was through mpnp. I can help you with some questions.

Thanks dfash2000, I will definitely be ing you.

yimiton:
I seem to be having challenges with Airbnb too.

I plan to book 2 weeks (14 days) and I used the filter to narrow the search to suit our budget, but it would appear that my choices are gone even before the hosts respond to me. Is it possible that they're intentionally blocking off my preferred dates?

Their policy say they're race, colour and bla bla bla blind.

Have you also noticed that most of the reviews are left by other races? No black reviewers in there.

Some do block off the dates because they don't want any guests at that particular period. Just keep searching. In my own case, after canceling, they said they would be traveling and will block the dates in their calendar. But as at now those dates are still open. People have had good experiences, but I won't advise you to mention anything Nigeria. If they ask me again, I'll say Dublin, after all my flight would transit there.

maziude:


Perhaps, you might want to look at kijiji.ca ... You should be able to find something temporary. CC: Esughusughu

For anyone coming to Ottawa. If there is a place you saw and need help viewing it before accepting. I would be willing to help you view it. All I ask is you let me know on time so that i can schedule my time accordingly.

Peace...

That's so nice of you. God bless. I still keep checking everyday.

czaratwork:
Just be bold and proud to tell them you are a Nigerian. There is always someone waiting to eat your jollof rice(like my host) or your moi-moi(like the white lady on the drivers licence enquiry desk at Brampton) Someone i met (a ghanian) wanted to talk down Nigeria in front of my nice host by narrating a crime committed by a Nigerian and guess my response to him? Anyone could have done that. It is not about your country it is about your person. Me wey dey ask almost any black person i see here if dem be naija? Na so i go ask one elderly black man inside bus who come tell me say im be Trinidad and Tobago but im fit be Nigerian descent wey oyibos carry im ancestors for slavery. Proudly Nigerian.

You're very right in your assertions, and I clearly your landlady is Jamaican. I met the wrong set of hosts who used my nationality to put me off (they had awesome reviews, were within my budget and available too). But I'd rather not mention anything if it'll cause a stumbling block in getting what I desire. Then when I land, I can wave the flag of patriotism.

Can anyone share a draft authorisation letter for DHL pick up please? Does it need to be addressed to the AVO?

I am so excited this morning.

I woke up to the most coveted email on this side of the planet.

I would like to thank everyone that has contributed to my mental and psychological well being while the process lasted. I do appreciate.

See my timeline, to encourage someone.

ITA - 17th May 2017
AOR- 26th Jul 2017
MEDICALS- 6th Aug 2017
ADR - 20th Sept 2017
ADR ED (FBI PCC) - 21st Sept 2017
IP2 - 28th Sept 2017
PPR - 25th October, 2017

Thank you very much. Yes we should o. Would check for the message now.

freeradical:
Welcome to Edmonton ma'am. We should chill out sometime. I sent u a PM

flyhigh1881:


Sorry about that. Maybe you should cancel. I think you should keep searching as other people cancel and you get what you want or as another senior advised, check kijiji.

Note that you will be charged service fees

I cancelled within 48 hours of booking and my trip is still very from now, so I wasn't charged a service fee.

Thanks for the heads-up.

Lalaska:


Note that you will be charged service fees

Congratulations! Now the planning begins.

seakomol:
I am so excited this morning.

I woke up to the most coveted email on this side of the planet.

I would like to thank everyone that has contributed to my mental and psychological well being while the process lasted. I do appreciate.

See my timeline, to encourage someone.

ITA - 17th May 2017
AOR- 26th Jul 2017
MEDICALS- 6th Aug 2017
ADR - 20th Sept 2017
ADR ED (FBI PCC) - 21st Sept 2017
IP2 - 28th Sept 2017
PPR - 25th October, 2017

Lol @Dublin, is it that bad, haba! lol

Esughusughu:


Some do block off the dates because they don't want any guests at that particular period. Just keep searching. In my own case, after canceling, they said they would be traveling and will block the dates in their calendar. But as at now those dates are still open. People have had good experiences, but I won't advise you to mention anything Nigeria. If they ask me again, I'll say Dublin, after all my flight would transit there.