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shadama:

Thank you for your response. Just wondering whether you know anyone that applied with their COPR?
Because IRCC has been acting funny lately. I can't find much info on it online but one person posted on canadavisa that they applied with COPR and got a response "we can't grant you exemption because you don't have a valid travel document such as visitor visa or eTA" or something of the likes. Maybe they needed to see an actual copy or something With regards to your own situation, there was someone who had a similar issue on the visit visa thread and ended up emailing again and got the exemption for their sister.

I’m sorry, I don’t know anyone that applied with COPR but my knowledge on this process is that you don’t need the Visit visa if you have COPR. But you’re right IRCC can be funny sometimes . Why not try it first and see what happens ? The processing time for visit visa in Nigeria (if you’re in Nigeria) is 8 months, that’s a long time.

Dejavu44:
Hello Guys,
Please I'm in a bit of a quagmire situation here and need your advice.
I just landed Calgary and in Day 5 of my quarantine and plan to hit the ground running as soon as I'm done with quarantine. But I'm trying to apply for my
i) SIN
ii) Bank
iii) Phone line.

The issue is to get SIN, I need proof of address in my name which can be bank statements/letter or utility bill which I have none, I'm will be staying at a relatives place for the first few weeks/months.

Now the 2nd issue is to open a bank i need a valid Canadian ID which I also have none until I get my Pr card which the immigration officer has told me can take up to 2 months to come through the mail.

So does this mean I have to wait for my Pr card before I can start applying for these things??

Please guys, those that have come before me, how did you do it?

Pls where did you get the info about needing Canadian ID to open a bank . I opened my bank with my Nigerian port and study permit about five years ago. I also used my Nigerian port and my auntie’s address to get my phone line. Maybe you should apply for your SIN after you have gotten your phone bill. Just wondering if things have changed, I applied for a new SIN (online)May last year and I didn’t need proof of address, they form just asked for an address.

NaijaCanadian28:




Pls where did you get the info about needing Canadian ID to open a bank . I opened my bank with my Nigerian port and study permit about five years ago. I also used my Nigerian port and my auntie’s address to get my phone line. Maybe you should apply for your SIN after you have gotten your phone bill. Just wondering if things have changed, I applied for a new SIN (online)May last year and I didn’t need proof of address, they form just asked for an address.

Sorry for the wrong info. I just ed I had to add my credit card statement to my SIN application.

Dejavu44:
Hello Guys,
Please I'm in a bit of a quagmire situation here and need your advice.
I just landed Calgary and in Day 5 of my quarantine and plan to hit the ground running as soon as I'm done with quarantine. But I'm trying to apply for my
i) SIN
ii) Bank
iii) Phone line.

The issue is to get SIN, I need proof of address in my name which can be bank statements/letter or utility bill which I have none, I'm will be staying at a relatives place for the first few weeks/months.

Now the 2nd issue is to open a bank i need a valid Canadian ID which I also have none until I get my Pr card which the immigration officer has told me can take up to 2 months to come through the mail.

So does this mean I have to wait for my Pr card before I can start applying for these things??

Please guys, those that have come before me, how did you do it?

Walk into any registry and apply for an Alberta ID card. All you need is your landing documents and proof of residence. A lease agreement is fine

Dejavu44:
Hello Guys,
Please I'm in a bit of a quagmire situation here and need your advice.
I just landed Calgary and in Day 5 of my quarantine and plan to hit the ground running as soon as I'm done with quarantine. But I'm trying to apply for my
i) SIN
ii) Bank
iii) Phone line.

The issue is to get SIN, I need proof of address in my name which can be bank statements/letter or utility bill which I have none, I'm will be staying at a relatives place for the first few weeks/months.

Now the 2nd issue is to open a bank i need a valid Canadian ID which I also have none until I get my Pr card which the immigration officer has told me can take up to 2 months to come through the mail.

So does this mean I have to wait for my Pr card before I can start applying for these things??

Please guys, those that have come before me, how did you do it?

Try opening bank with your COPR + Nigerian port. Nobody waits for PR card to open bank .

Are you sure about needing proof of address to get SIN? It wasn't like that pre-COVID.

MrTeeo:


Walk into any registry and apply for an Alberta ID card. All you need is your landing documents and proof of residence. A lease agreement is fine

Lease agreement is proof of address with name on it. If he has that then he can get the SIN.

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NaijaCanadian28:




Pls where did you get the info about needing Canadian ID to open a bank . I opened my bank with my Nigerian port and study permit about five years ago. I also used my Nigerian port and my auntie’s address to get my phone line. Maybe you should apply for your SIN after you have gotten your phone bill. Just wondering if things have changed, I applied for a new SIN (online)May last year and I didn’t need proof of address, they form just asked for an address.

Okay, so I tried opening a scotia bank online as I'm still in quarantine and can't go out and it specifically asked for Canadian ID and I assume it ll be the same for other banks. Maybe if I walked into a bank branch they will be able to shed more light on that or I need to explore other banks.
Applying for a new SIN specifically asked for proof of address. You ll need to scan a proof of address along with other identity documents for your application

MrTeeo:


Walk into any registry and apply for an Alberta ID card. All you need is your landing documents and proof of residence. A lease agreement is fine

I don't have a lease agreement as I will be staying with a relative for the first few months.

19CannyMum:


Try opening bank with your COPR + Nigerian port. Nobody waits for PR card to open bank .

Are you sure about needing proof of address to get SIN? It wasn't like that pre-COVID.

Okay, might have to walk into a bank after quarantine to get more information.
Applying for a new SIN online requires submitting a proof of address.

19CannyMum:


Lease agreement is proof of address with name on it. If he has that then he can get the SIN.

don't have a lease agreement as I will be staying with a relative for the first few months

After your quarantine walk-in and apply for SIN you don't need a proof of address again and you will get it immediately.

Dejavu44:

Okay, might have to walk into a bank after quarantine to get more information.
Applying for a new SIN online requires submitting a proof of address.

Moving my family to CA soon

magd:
After your quarantine walk-in and apply for SIN you don't need a proof of address again and you will get it immediately.

Great. Tnx for the response

Systrom:
Guys I got a question

If I successfully enter Canada

Will I be able to enter USA?

with a visit visa yes

Dejavu44:

Okay, might have to walk into a bank after quarantine to get more information.
Applying for a new SIN online requires submitting a proof of address.

Open bank after your quarantine. It's an instant something. Request a statement from the teller immediately after to use as proof of address.

Why are people traveling during covid

Systrom:
but will the visa be easy to get ?

You know how USA visit visa is hard from Nigeria

Will applying from Canada be easier or have any benefits ?

what visa are you going to Canada with If it’s pr you can get 10 years USA visit visa easily

Interesting

Systrom:
but will the visa be easy to get ?

You know how USA visit visa is hard from Nigeria

Will applying from Canada be easier or have any benefits ?

It’s relatively easy and about 90% guaranteed if you are a permanent resident (all things being equal).

Systrom:


I’m going with a student visa

Any chance ?

All my friends that I know applied while I was in College got it. You have to provide proof of enrolment though.

Canada is steadily becoming like USA

Hello guys

Please does anyone have good information relating to landing in recent times. Been hearing some stories about Copr holders not being allowed to travel as a result of not having authorization letters. I’m about to book my flight so I need to know the current situation from whoever has information from a trusted source.

Thanks!

Baldie:
Hello guys

Please does anyone have good information relating to landing in recent times. Been hearing some stories about Copr holders not being allowed to travel as a result of not having authorization letters. I’m about to book my flight so I need to know the current situation from whoever has information from a trusted source.

Thanks!

Recently, as at yesterday and today, Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, KLM, Turkish Air are not allowing boarding from Abuja without AL.

So I would advise you to calm down and watch things for the next few days before you book. Also, PostPPR groups to get real-time info.

If you need to book, quickly book ET from Lagos and move. Things can change anytime.

Baldie:
Hello guys

Please does anyone have good information relating to landing in recent times. Been hearing some stories about Copr holders not being allowed to travel as a result of not having authorization letters. I’m about to book my flight so I need to know the current situation from whoever has information from a trusted source.

Thanks!

GBSS:


Recently, as at yesterday and today, Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, KLM, Turkish Air are not allowing boarding from Abuja without AL.

So I would advise you to calm down and watch things for the next few days before you book. Also, PostPPR groups to get real-time info.

Thanks. Please do you know of any post PPR group I can be added to?

Good afternoon

I have another question:

Between these courses, which one is more profitable in canada?

Masters in Risk and Safety Engineering
Masters in Oil and Gas engineering
Masters in Energy Systems engineering


Thanks

Hi everyone!

Good morning from Toronto. It's been a relatively mild winter over here.

Please, I've got something to do that requires that I submit my fingerprints. According to the document, the fingerprints must be gotten from my local police station or authorised fingerprint agency.

Has anyone been in this situation before? Is there any authorised fingerprint agency here in Toronto (or GTA)? What are my options?

Thanks in anticipation!

9:
Good afternoon

I have another question:

Between these courses, which one is more profitable in canada?

Masters in Risk and Safety Engineering
Masters in Oil and Gas engineering
Masters in Energy Systems engineering


Thanks

Cancel anything oil and gas from your list

9:
Good afternoon

I have another question:

Between these courses, which one is more profitable in canada?

Masters in Risk and Safety Engineering
Masters in Oil and Gas engineering
Masters in Energy Systems engineering


Thanks

Oil is dead. Prolly won't be coming back anytime soon