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Gurus in the house, is it possible to add my younger brother who has been dependent on me and is less than 18 to my application? A friend of mine in Canada just told me this is possible and most of the research I’ve done online hasn’t yielded much. I’m asking on this particular thread, cos I believe most of the people here already live in Canada and will be able to have more information. Please guys I need answers. Thank you in advance

Bybee:
Gurus in the house, is it possible to add my younger brother who has been dependent on me and is less than 18 to my application? A friend of mine in Canada just told me this is possible and most of the research I’ve done online hasn’t yielded much. I’m asking on this particular thread, cos I believe most of the people here already live in Canada and will be able to have more information. Please guys I need answers. Thank you in advance

You can't add a sibling as a dependent to your application..

However you can sponsor him when you come (I assume you're coming as a PR), if your both parents are dead and he's still less than 18 at that time..
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship/other-relatives/who-you-can-sponsor.html

chiuchendu:
Hi.
Probably not an active thread but thought to ask my questions here to help someone I know who's in a fix.

My question is for a mum who has received study permit, coming With 2 kids of daycare age. Anyone on here with similar situation? How are you doing for childcare and how much is it, etc?

Asking because daycare is expensive and we are yet to figure out what this mum would qualify for in of aby deductions. We would like to know if there are any deductions possible (Alberta), or the existence of other childcare options when a mum is here alone with 2kids. Any ideas would help. Thanks

You should asking the agency in charge of daycare in Alberta as they would be the best to give you answers.

In Ontario, only PR and citizens qualify for day care subsidies (we were told that when we tried to apply) and the subsidy amount is income based.

So your friend should factor in daycare cost to her cost of living as they can get expensive. She could be able to claim it under childcare expenses credit (we did that for Ontario) while filing her taxes.

In summary, your friend should have money ready for daycare expenses or look for someone to watch the kids when she goes to school.

maziude:


You should asking the agency in charge of daycare in Alberta as they would be the best to give you answers.

In Ontario, only PR and citizens qualify for day care subsidies (we were told that when we tried to apply) and the subsidy amount is income based.

So your friend should factor in daycare cost to her cost of living as they can get expensive. She could be able to claim it under childcare expenses credit (we did that for Ontario) while filing her taxes.

In summary, your friend should have money ready for daycare expenses or look for someone to watch the kids when she goes to school.

Please help clarify. CRA refunded all your daycare fees? And for how long?

lobell:


Please help clarify. CRA refunded all your daycare fees? And for how long?

They don’t refund; you only claim up to a certain amount towards your refund. That was granted by Ontario government.

So, check to see if Alberta has the same thing.

Make she sha hold money… daycare no cheap.

Bybee:
Gurus in the house, is it possible to add my younger brother who has been dependent on me and is less than 18 to my application? A friend of mine in Canada just told me this is possible and most of the research I’ve done online hasn’t yielded much. I’m asking on this particular thread, cos I believe most of the people here already live in Canada and will be able to have more information. Please guys I need answers. Thank you in advance

a younger brother is not you dependent. Only exception is if both parents are dead.

Not sure if my response is coming too late but yes I did apply very recently and it was successful. (Through the Norwegian Embassy)

AbakeTT:
Hi guys. Anyone here applied for Schengen visa as PR and was successful?

Please is anyone here living on Thompson manitoba,am about moving there as a PR and need ask some questions

good morning guys, please what documents do i need for a study permit extension, the website is not clear to me please, Thank you

bubu44:
good morning guys, please what documents do i need for a study permit extension, the website is not clear to me please, Thank you

The website is clear enough on what you need to do.

Just follow the instructions stated there.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/extend-study-permit/how-to-apply.html

Please house I have a question.

Please is it too early or wrong to tell a spouse to get a job 2-3 weeks after landing in Canada?

Bidemi07:
Please house I have a question.

Please is it too early or wrong to tell a spouse to get a job 2-3 weeks after landing in Canada?

this one na family issue not nairaland issue. Before you bring a man or woman abroad people should discuss all these things. The concept of huge monthly bills is alien to us in Nigeria. Rent is due on Tuesday

ednut1:
this one na family issue not nairaland issue. Before you bring a man or woman abroad people should discuss all these things. The concept of huge monthly bills is alien to us in Nigeria. Rent is due on Tuesday

Well said, these are issues that should have been established prior to arrival and with all parties understanding the realities.

Bidemi07:
Please house I have a question.

Please is it too early or wrong to tell a spouse to get a job 2-3 weeks after landing in Canada?

It is neither too early nor wrong! Canada is not a society where only one person can be the bread winner at least for the middle class and below. Unless there are physical or physiological challenges and not to forget culture shock amidst others, the person should be actively seeking a job!

To address some of the thoughts above, unless your situation is quite desperate which it would be unfortunate to describe, I would suggest you give your spouse some time. Say three months, that should be enough time to settle. Let the person socialize as much as possible, let the person get involved in going to the grocery, things that help realities settle in.

Bidemi07:
Please house I have a question.

Please is it too early or wrong to tell a spouse to get a job 2-3 weeks after landing in Canada?

See problem.

It is not wrong at all. If the spouse has piles of cash to sustain the family then......... if not

If you are asking based on long goals(PR, citizenship) it has no effect and one can get a job anytime.
If he or she is coming with kids, you must allow enough time to settle down.
If he or she is coming alone..they can get a job anytime based on family arrangements and agreement
Bottom line is one can start working anytime...

Bidemi07:
Please house I have a question.

Please is it too early or wrong to tell a spouse to get a job 2-3 weeks after landing in Canada?

Please I want to confirm something my people.

I recently relocated from east Canada to west Canada.

Someone told me that the government refunds moving expenses. Is it true? would they refund the full cost or is there a maximum?

Are there other conditions for such reimbursements?

steroid:
Please I want to confirm something my people.

I recently relocated from east Canada to west Canada.

Someone told me that the government refunds moving expenses. Is it true? would they refund the full cost or is there a maximum?

Are there other conditions for such reimbursements?

Did you move to resume a job or start a business? it's not like a reimbursement, it's an expense you can claim on your tax returns if you meet the criteria.

please see link https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-return/completing-a-tax-return/deductions-credits-expenses/line-21900-moving-expenses/line-21900-expenses-you-deduct.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-return/completing-a-tax-return/deductions-credits-expenses/line-21900-moving-expenses/you-claim-moving-expenses-6.html


You can call CRA if in doubt on whether you qualify or not.

Hello everyone, I'll be travelling next week to Canada and I'd like to know the minimum amount in cash I can bring with me because the exchange rate of naira to dollars now is outrageous. I need urgent advice please.

banjifadipe:
Hello everyone, I'll be travelling next week to Canada and I'd like to know the minimum amount in cash I can bring with me because the exchange rate of naira to dollars now is outrageous. I need urgent advice please.

there is no minimum. Once its above 10k cad you have to declare at the point of entry

Thanks @ednut1 but what I meant to ask is if it'll be a problem if I don't travel with cash above 1000usd. Will I be asked about my POF in cash at the port of entry?

banjifadipe:
Thanks @ednut1 but what I meant to ask is if it'll be a problem if I don't travel with cash above 1000usd. Will I be asked about my POF in cash at the port of entry?

i travelled with 100 dols cash for taxi. If they ask for pof to your bank app to show them or print a bank statement. They will do the conversion of its in naira.

Noted. Thank you.

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Hello everyone,

I will be landing at St. John's Newfoundland 1st week of December for my Post Graduate program at Memorial University.Please I'm in need of an apartment within MUN neighborhood....atleast 1km away.

Secondly, I will appreciate any advice/lead that will help me land into job to enable me settle down faster.I have a banking ground of over 12 years.However, I'm ready to take any job as a launch pad at the moment.

Your further advices are most welcome!!!!

JTLawson:



Please, I am about getting to Visa application stage..By God's grace I will be granted and believing to be in Selkirk college by January. Can you send me your email to connect with you @Chubbyface

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I hope to see you in Selkirk by January. Make we Nigerians flood here jare. Which program? I saw that you messaged me, kindly message me on [email protected] .

Till we see in January by His Grace. Bye

Joedave25:
Hello everyone,

I will be landing at St. John's Newfoundland 1st week of December for my Post Graduate program at Memorial University.Please I'm in need of an apartment within MUN neighborhood....atleast 1km away.

Secondly, I will appreciate any advice/lead that will help me land into job to enable me settle down faster.I have a banking ground of over 12 years.However, I'm ready to take any job as a launch pad at the moment.

Your further advices are most welcome!!!!

Hello! Could you please drop your as I'll like to make some enquiries. Thanks

Anyone that needs a room for rent in London ON should feel free to me. Lease is from Jan to Apr ( can be extended if you want). Room is $725. It’s 15 mins bus ride from Western University and 18 mins bus ride to Fanshawe Downtown Campus.

Canadians no dey joke with fitness

https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/canadian-armed-forces-now-allowing-permanent-residents-to-enlist-amid-low-recruitment-1.6140993 If world war 3 starts me i will run to yukon to hide sha

ednut1:
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/canadian-armed-forces-now-allowing-permanent-residents-to-enlist-amid-low-recruitment-1.6140993 If world war 3 starts me i will run to yukon to hide sha

Yukon has its own wars...addiction and non-fresh foods etc.

bozz007:


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I also had a free consultation with Sena, (@bawithsena) I did her course, and it ran for 6 weeks, I enjoyed the small class size, also hands-on knowledge and usage of BA tools with real-life work projects. I will say I got real value for my money because she also offered resume revamp sessions and held a mock interview with me. This helped me to land my first BA role. I won't have gotten this much from Coursera.