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While in Nigeria I suffered malaria every month. There is no month I don't treat malaria. Since I got to this country, I have never had headache let alone malaria. Children are doing wonderfully well at school and are already speaking through their nose. In conclusion, I made the best choice. Even ...

The only thing I miss, is the big man mentality we have in Nigeria. Where I will sit in my office, call one of my staff in intercom and ask for a cup of coffee; and it will be brought to me in seconds. You can't try that rubbish here. The level of security here is top notch. I have no fear, i move ...

After two months, I decided it was time to re-strategize. I enrolled for a forklift training and within two week, I obtained my forklift license. Not satisfied with that, I took some courses and did some checks that will qualify me to go into disability support work. I obtained First aid certificate ...

Before I commence my story, I want to specifically thank those who advised me not to travel. Your advise was borne out of genuine love and concern. One stated clearly that I should not leave known for unknown. However, taking the bold step to leave Nigeria at the time I did was the best decision I ...

Last year, I sought people's opinion concerning my plan to move to Australia. My major worry was my age (48) and also considering that my net salary in Nigeria was a little over a million Naira per month as the financial controller of a manufacturing company in Onitsha. I finally left Nigeria on ...

Saskatchewan On March 7th the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) held draws under two of its streams. This was the first SINP draw in more than two months, since December 27th, 2023. Under the Occupations In-Demand stream, 14 candidates with professional experience in targeted occupations ...

British Columbia (B.C.) On March 5th B.C. held both targeted and general draws under the BCPNP, resulting in at least 156 total ITAs.. The province held general draws under five of its different streams, resulting in 54 ITAs. Candidates in the Skilled Worker, Skilled Worker-Express Entry British ...

PNP Results March 2nd – March 8th Ontario On March 7th the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 2,104 invitations to healthcare professionals under the Human Capital Priorities stream. Candidates needed a CRS score between 352 and 421 to be invited. To be invited, candidates needed p ...

This week three provinces—British Columbia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan—issued invitations to apply (ITA) for permanent residence (PR) under their respective immigration streams. Candidates were invited under a combination of demographic and labour market streams, with differing criteria for each. In a ...

Hello everyone...
My name is Lekan. I am very happy to be here. Thank you for this wonderful forum.

Hello,
My Ontario OINP PNP application recently entered the Decision in Progress "DIP stage"... How long more can I wait before getting approved?