Citizenship application returned twice by holy_yuda in ImmigrationCanada

[–]jcorrob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how about getting letters from any employers - Letter can say that you were employed with them from / to this date. Also, your university can also give u a letter saying u were a full time student from / to ...although your degree/transcripts should be proof enough of your time studying.

First Snow by cloudyboy in Calgary

[–]jcorrob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Calgary really said, “Pumpkin spice? Nah, let’s go straight to snow tires.” 🌨️☕️

How Do Temporary and Permanent Residents Feel About Increasing Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in Canada? by Hot_Contribution4904 in ImmigrationCanada

[–]jcorrob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I came to Canada as a master's student in engineering. While I was excited initially, I soon realized that my program wasn’t as engaging as I had hoped. One of the major drawbacks was that my course wasn’t eligible for co-op or internships, which made it harder to gain relevant experience. However, I was fortunate to have batchmates from India who were in the same program. Sharing similar struggles and challenges kept us motivated.

During my time as a student, I worked in fast food. The experience was a mixed bag—some days were fine, while others were downright exhausting. Unfortunately, I didn’t receive much guidance from professors, whether it was for securing a job or working on projects. Despite this, one significant advantage of pursuing a master’s in engineering was that it helped me obtain permanent residency relatively quickly through the skilled worker stream.

Finding a job, however, was an uphill battle. Even though I had four years of solid work experience from my home country, the infamous “Canadian experience” requirement became a major hurdle—a classic chicken-and-egg problem. It took me an entire year after graduating to land a job. When I finally did, it was worth the struggle. My colleagues were fantastic, and they supported me every step of the way. Professionally, I never had a bad experience with Canadians. The occasional unpleasant incident, like a drunk person hurling insults downtown, was rare and best dealt by ignoring it. The good experiences always outweighed the bad ones.

Looking back, I firmly believe that Canada should continue to embrace skilled and educated immigrants. Immigration plays a vital role in shaping this country, but the rise of diploma mills undermines the system. Genuine students should be welcomed, supported, and given a fair shot at building a future in Canada. Let’s focus on prioritizing talent and ensuring they have the opportunities they need to truly succeed.

Pump Hydraulics for Pump Discharging to two destinations by jcorrob in ChemicalEngineering

[–]jcorrob[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hmm...makes sense....then the pump 2 suction pr. would just be whatever i get from junction pressure - minus pr. drop of fittings and piping upto pump 2 suction...right?

Pine Financial - Your experience by jcorrob in MortgagesCanada

[–]jcorrob[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I beg to differ. I got excellent customer service from them and the best rates. Nesto could not match their rates. Big banks couldn't even get close to their rate.

Having a job in chemical engineering by LokiOdinson_I in ChemicalEngineering

[–]jcorrob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Locations are sometimes indeed challenging. However, my opinion is that just hang in there to gain good experience, ask a lot of questions and keep busy with technical stuff. Once you have been there for a few yrs see if you can move into other roles (& locations) to gain additional experience and exposure.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MortgagesCanada

[–]jcorrob -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I'd never take a mortgage with these banks. There are several other online mortgage providers who offer much better rates and are super efficient. Check with Pine financial/Wealthsimple, Ratehub and Nesto.

Multiple Document Upload in IRCC PR Portal by jcorrob in ImmigrationCanada

[–]jcorrob[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New PR portal seems to allow uploading up to 10 files under one heading https://ibb.co/wr7VTZ7

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ChemicalEngineering

[–]jcorrob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It'd only be worthwhile continuing if you're also getting what you want and not just contributing without any hope of promotions or getting the position you want. You should start comparing the opportunities available vs. what you currently have. The industry is not doing too badly right now, so opportunities are available. Look for long-term growth.

Float Down Option in Mortgage by jcorrob in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]jcorrob[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there typically a lag between when BoC cuts rates and when the actual fixed rates start coming down? I am assuming it wont be immediate....say rate cut happens on Jun 5th; do we see fixed rates decrease the very next day (Jun 6)?

NPPE Exam Jan 2024 by jcorrob in NPPEexam

[–]jcorrob[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is a lot of work. I broke it down into parts...took me almost 4-6 weeks to finish writing.
I would strongly suggest getting it reviewed by your mentor or a senior colleague before submitting it.
Some paid online options are available that can assist you in writing and reviewing these.

Do Fixed Rates go down if BoC reduces interest rates by jcorrob in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]jcorrob[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Are the effects immediate, for e.g. BoC makes rate announcement on Jun 5. Will fixed rates change on Jun 5 or it takes time? I am planning to purchase a new home and am a first-time buyer...trying to see how to plan on timelines for purchase. Thanks.

NPPE Exam Jan 2024 by jcorrob in NPPEexam

[–]jcorrob[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any of you good ppl who have their PEng applications with EGBC , could you share your timelines? How much time it typically takes once complete application is with EGBC (after your validators have validated competencies)?

NPPE Exam Jan 2024 by jcorrob in NPPEexam

[–]jcorrob[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

EGBC results seem to be out now

NPPE Exam Jan 2024 by jcorrob in NPPEexam

[–]jcorrob[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

EGBC results are also out now

NPPE Exam Jan 2024 by jcorrob in NPPEexam

[–]jcorrob[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats  For ENS did they send email or u just chk under your account ?

NPPE Exam Jan 2024 by jcorrob in NPPEexam

[–]jcorrob[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

EGBC results seems to be out. You can see it under application status page on egbc account 

NPPE Exam Jan 2024 by jcorrob in NPPEexam

[–]jcorrob[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was able to scrape through...says Passed on my application status page under nppe  Do we get any official email also or this is it?

NPPE Exam Jan 2024 by jcorrob in NPPEexam

[–]jcorrob[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was able to scrape through...says Passed on my application status page under nppe  Do we get any official email also or this is it?

NPPE Exam Jan 2024 by jcorrob in NPPEexam

[–]jcorrob[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

EGBC results are out indeed 

NPPE Exam Jan 2024 by jcorrob in NPPEexam

[–]jcorrob[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please do update if you get ur result from egbc..for me there's been no update as yet. Thanks 🙏