Please what's
AOR
IP1
NA
IP2
PPR
BGC
BG

Thank you bbaby84. Lol! Glad you could "feel my feelings". Heehee. I hear that Ontario is lovely. Oakville is a lovely suburb in the GTA, I believe. We may just wind up living near there. We are looking at Mississauga, if Mr. O finds work in Toronto.

All the best in your PPR wait, it is round the corner by God's grace. Please drop in from time to time on the blog, and leave a comment too

bbaby84:


What a nice read Mrs. O.... I literally felt your emotions lol... Ontario is a beautiful place! Can be expensive though but totally worth it!
I hope to meet you next year when we come as PRs (IJN) we'll most likely be staying in Oakville for a while..

Happy settling..

zandora:


You need to be present for it to be signed and stamped in most cases. However if that route is impossible for you to take you could go for the second option which is to call your bank and ask them to post your statement to your address. This type doesn't need to be stamped as they can tell it is genuine was and sent to your address since the format would be slightly different.

Please, I need to understand something.
At what point will they require passport during the application process. I want to start the process but my family does not have thier passport. Will I have to get all passports ready before starting the process or can I start while I apply for thier passports?

At what point will the POF come in? Will I have to get the funds ready before applying initially or later during the process?
Thanks

Hephgirl:
Please what's
AOR
IP1
NA
IP2
PPR
BGC
BG

Please read a few pages back. I defined the others and other people have defined them also.

IP1: 1st Background check
NA: Not applicable. Comes up before IP1 and before IP2
IP2: 2nd background check in progress
BGC: Background check
BG: Background

All these do not apply to you if you havent submitted an express entry profile or received ITA so dont stress

boldinc:
No Banks in Nigeria will sell dollars to you except it's for PTA or BTA (Personal / Business Travel Allowance)and you must have a valid visa and ticket to the country. So, most people go to the black market to purchase and fund their dorm accounts.

Ah ok, makes sense now. Thanks

I believe my Congratulations ain't coming late peeps, the breeze is blowing south gradually.

May AORs, Shall we begin?

Winter is here!

Congrats man!

Now, God has blessed your hustle.

Best of luck to expectant applicants!!!

40manlappy:
Guys, it's PPR!! Be right back...

Saintp:


Please, I need to understand something.
At what point will they require passport during the application process. I want to start the process but my family does not have thier passport. Will I have to get all passports ready before starting the process or can I start while I apply for thier passports?

At what point will the POF come in? Will I have to get the funds ready before applying initially or later during the process?
Thanks

1. It depends. That of the spouse is required now if she will be writing IELTS - if not, then post-ITA. For your kid(s), their passports will be required post ITA, so you can start without it but ensure you obtain them ASAP. It is just GOOD PRACTICE for you and every family member to have valid passports at all times. Don't wait for this or that time!

2. IRCC requires evidence you have had the funds for about 6 months, except you have other valid reasons such as gift deed, sale of assets, etc. So you can get the funds in the approved form (liquid) anytime, but ensure your explanation is straight and will be accepted!
My thoughts

@Yokus,

Nigeria is a highly regulated economy and as such, one can hardly convert Naira into a foreign currency except if the transaction relates to an international trade. However, there are exceptions provided by our Government which is a limitation of $4000 for personal travel allowance, certain amount for school fees and medical fees which of course requires some documentations. So For instance, many families would likely relocate with a minimum of USD 20,000 but can only get about USD 8,000 for PA and spouse and maybe more if a dependent is 18years and above. The balance will need to be augmented from other sources such as bureau the change which is absolutely not illegal.

For other payments that requires dollars, since the transactions are not eligible for FX in banks, the PA will also buy USD with Naira from bureau de change aka black market to fund their master cards and effect payments.

Trust this clarifies.

Yooku:


Great job you guys are doing.Apologies to ask this question. No harm intended, i'm not Nigerian so don't know the situation inland but I see a lot of people suggesting to buy dollars from "black market" ie through unofficial channels like individuals etc I suppose. Why this route? Is getting dollars from the bank/forex bureau difficult, or is it a way to avoid their high charges and get more dollars for your Naira? The only reason I would be compelled to go to the black market is when I want to change dollars and get a higher rate because of the lower rates of the forex/banks. Even that is not a norm, I believe most people in my jurisdiction deal more with the official market than black market. Some clarity will be appreciated

Saintp:


Please, I need to understand something.
At what point will they require passport during the application process. I want to start the process but my family does not have thier passport. Will I have to get all passports ready before starting the process or can I start while I apply for thier passports?

At what point will the POF come in? Will I have to get the funds ready before applying initially or later during the process?
Thanks

You can start both at the same time.
You can get POF ready at any time. Before applying or during, as long as it is ready when post ITA

Congrats to drhopeful, 40manlappy, Gquest and merrymum......
So happy for you all.
Others on queue, we are waiting for your good news too!

Now hoping for a draw tomorrow for my ITA

Point base 67 is the old system while 465 is the new which is called express entry. Read from page 0 to fully understand the process.

funshobabs:
Pls can anyone explain to me the different ranking system available am confused.

Which is 67 point and which is 465?
I kinda understand that of 67 /100.
Pls someone should break it down for me
Many thanks.

Wow! 40Maaaannn! Congrats to u all, DrHopeful, 40Man, Gquest, merrymum et al. Wish u guys all the best....

Please does anyone have a contact at UNN for certificate verification? Thanks in advance

impish:
Hi All,

Glad to have found this thread.

My family and I will be relocating to Canada (Ontario) next month. We are very excited about our upcoming move.

I started a blog - mycanadianfling - on our journey through this process. I am also including some information on how to get started on this Canadian Immigration process. Please feel free to check it out and send me your comments. .

Thank you all.....

Mrs. O.

You and your blog have become my new best friends!

impish:
Thank you bbaby84. Lol! Glad you could "feel my feelings". Heehee. I hear that Ontario is lovely. Oakville is a lovely suburb in the GTA, I believe. We may just wind up living near there. We are looking at Mississauga, if Mr. O finds work in Toronto.

All the best in your PPR wait, it is round the corner by God's grace. Please drop in from time to time on the blog, and leave a comment too

Mississauga is great too! I literally slept in square one mall. Have fun!
I'll drop in from time to time.

Yay!!!!! 40manlappy!! Congrats. See as belle dey sweet me like say I know you one on one! God is good. Congrats also to ehrnie,drhopeful and others who got PPR.

Onlineise:
I believe my Congratulations ain't coming late peeps, the breeze is blowing south gradually.

May AORs, Shall we begin?

Winter is here!

We here waiting fam, just need to push all these April ones out. It's almost time for us to shine....

Wow wow wow.. @40manlappy i told u ur ppr was hours away... @Mummyjaygirls watchout..
Congratulations guyz... May God continue this shower of ppr...choi...i seriously need am...
Congrats once again.. @bbaby84 see u in oakville by Gods grace thats my destination

impish:
Hi All,

Glad to have found this thread.

My family and I will be relocating to Canada (Ontario) next month. We are very excited about our upcoming move.

I started a blog - mycanadianfling - on our journey through this process. I am also including some information on how to get started on this Canadian Immigration process. Please feel free to check it out and send me your comments. .

Thank you all.....

Mrs. O.

Great blog, loved the posts, but you have 4 entries in arrears since your last one oh...We dey sit here dey wait for am. Don't let Procrastination wear you medal so soon

40manlappy:
Guys, it's PPR!! Be right back...

congratulations... I danced when I read this... lol
Congrats to everyone who has received PPR recently

Hello everyone please what do you do when a province expresses interest in your profile. Do you just ignore if you are not interested in the province and wait for ITA? Will ITA still come if i ignore?

ITA will come if you ignore, but your score would have to be high enough for the next draw... What's your score? I presume the Province is Ontario?

kemkem30:
Hello everyone please what do you do when a province expresses interest in your profile. Do you just ignore if you are not interested in the province and wait for ITA? Will ITA still come if i ignore?

boldinc:
ITA will come if you ignore, but your score would have to be high enough for the next draw... What's your score? I presume the Province is Ontario?

Yeah Ontario. My current score is 431.

From the on-going trend, you might get ITA in the next 2 draws if not in the next... I will advise you wait for the next 2 draws and see what happens. If I'm not mistaken, you have 45 days to respond to Ontario, so hold on that while you observe the next 2 draws... Cool?

kemkem30:

Yeah Ontario. My current score is 431.

deeore:
Wow wow wow.. @40manlappy i told u ur ppr was hours away... @Mummyjaygirls watchout..
Congratulations guyz... May God continue this shower of ppr...choi...i seriously need am...
Congrats once again.. @bbaby84 see u in oakville by Gods grace thats my destination

By God's grace! Amen! Please keep in touch.

At 424, shouldn't I just take this NOI from Ontario and run? Is there hope for ITA?

The cut-off point may go as low as 415 soon again but If you have suffiecient funds to pay for both NOI and EE without it affecting your POF, you may proceed. Nothing much to loose other than money while you save time on your Canny journey.

All the best!

phf2be:
At 424, shouldn't I just take this NOI from Ontario and run? Is there hope for ITA?

40manlappy:
Guys, it's PPR!! Be right back...

Congratulations

phf2be:
At 424, shouldn't I just take this NOI from Ontario and run? Is there hope for ITA?

No need to hurry and take it with 424 points considering the $1500 CAD involved and that NOI is now valid for 60 days I guess. Wait till it's almost few days to expire before taking it, that's if you're still not invited to apply. You may just be abt 3 or 4 draws away from direct ITA and it's worth the wait. But if u have plenny cash to splash, just go ahead.

Please is anyone doing Eca from University of Ibadan. It's taking too long

Whoop! Whoop! Thank you XX01. Do you live in Canada?

XX01:


You and your blog have become my new best friends!