Hotstepper: Hello, hope everyone is fine. Please is c of o considered as part of proof of fund? And do 1 attach bank statements for past months or just a document to show u have that money. Also, Do one need to do background declaration for 6 months daughter? I can only see where it says for dependents over 18

suxes2005: Hello guys,

Do a HND holder send degree from his ND and HND to WES for evaluation
or the HND is alone?

SHALOM

hollaugo: Hello House. Great Forum for the FSW program. I only learnt of the program on monday, I have so far initiated the sending of my transcript to WES for validation. tried registering for IELTS unfortunately closest date is the 2nd of August in Abuja. Ill have to settle for that. My question is as regards two issues:

1. Birth Certificate - is it required
2. What is the deadline for application and about the settlement funds what is the actual amount required and can i just deposit it at once (must it be a dorm account)

Thanks guys.

solomonwis:

C of O is not acceptable as proof of settlement fund. You can attach bank statement showing the appropriate unencumbered fund for the past month (can be for the past days too) prior to your application.

Background declaration is for dependents from 18 years and above.

solomonwis:

This question has been asked and answered on here,take a moment to read back.It will answer your question and enlighten you more on those who have gone through that route.

suxes2005:

Thanks man.

Let blame it on NL's short offline hiatus.

Kindly help out biko

queen47: Ok, guys, I nEed you people to help me understand this my wes situation.

When I first sent my documents, my status read ...Documents recieved- review in progress.

Later, the status changed to -waiting for verfication from institution (they sent me a mail to notify me of this).

I just checked today and the status now reads ...documents recieved- review in progress.(They didn't send me a mail)

What does this mean? Does it me they've gotten verification from my institution? Does it mean my evaluation is almost done?

This evaluation has taken so long. I've sent mail to ask for directives to use courier service to do the verification from institution and I haven't gotten any response

queen47: Ok, guys, I nEed you people to help me understand this my wes situation.

When I first sent my documents, my status read ...Documents recieved- review in progress.

Later, the status changed to -waiting for verfication from institution (they sent me a mail to notify me of this).

I just checked today and the status now reads ...documents recieved- review in progress.(They didn't send me a mail)

What does this mean? Does it me they've gotten verification from my institution? Does it mean my evaluation is almost done?

This evaluation has taken so long. I've sent mail to ask for directives to use courier service to do the verification from institution and I haven't gotten any response

Meritl: If you are sure that your institution has sent a reply back to WES, and your status changed to "review in progress", it means they are doing a final review after which, they'll post your verification to you. The final ECA report could be sent via UPS between 3-5 days. Quite frustrating but surely.

technolee: Evaluation in progress. You will get a completion feedback from them soon. Don't fret.

ANBAKO: Oga Solo,

Please I am planning to use the following combination for settlement fee evidence: Pension (Retirement saving)-50%, account statement-30%, Stocks- 20%.

Are all these acceptable?

Thanks for your support.

seunlovesa: Listening : 7
Reading : 7.5
Speaking :7
Writing : 6.5

Please help calculate points I have earned under " language". I am the principal applicant.

ferdimako:
To read back pages?

hollaugo: Hello House. Great Forum for the FSW program. I only learnt of the program on monday, I have so far initiated the sending of my transcript to WES for validation. tried registering for IELTS unfortunately closest date is the 2nd of August in Abuja. Ill have to settle for that. My question is as regards two issues:

1. Birth Certificate - is it required
2. What is the deadline for application and about the settlement funds what is the actual amount required and can i just deposit it at once (must it be a dorm account)

Thanks guys.

suxes2005:

I only need a direct answer, yes or no.

I have been checking back pages can't find
the answer.

Trust me I'm always ready to check stuffs
myself but this time need some heads up.

Wanna help?

ferdimako:
Taken a raincheck.

damkollins:
Better late than never.
1.Birth Certificate is required....its an avenue to award you points for your age according to CIC guideline.If your birth certifcate is not available,you may do a sworn affidavit to declare your age...you will be fine.

2.Deadline seems trickist to me as CIC seems to be silent on it.Many school of thoughts believe it will run concurrently with Expression of interest that is starting in Jan,2015.In this case,It will end by April 30,2015

Another school of thoughts believe it will be stopped to pave way for expression of interest in January,2015.If this school of thought is true,it will definately end by 31st Dec,2014.
Attach is CIC instruction regarding it.
Cheers.

solomonwis:

Permit me to add to what you have written. The gazette released prior to the start of this intake specifically mentioned April 30th,2015 as the deadline (Please check page 986 of the attached gazette). So,there can be no school of thought outside this (except when the ministerial instruction and another gazette state otherwise which I doubt anyways). Here is the link http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2014/2014-04-26/pdf/g1-14817.pdf

Again,I have seen several people especially Indians and Pakistanis rejected on the basis of replacing birth certificate with sworn affidavit. Whatever was responsible for this is best known to CIC. Following from this,I have always advised that sworn affidavit should not take the place of Birth certificate when applying for FSWP (just as a precautionary measure). Besides,it cost next to nothing when you apply for birth certificate even with NPC in Nigeria.

Yes.....saw it too which is why I'm surprised why some people have different opinion...I guess its because CIC were not explicit enough in their instruction but I believe the gazette oversees CIC operations.

This affidavit issue won't be fair to so many applicants.
Personally,I believe there should not be substitute for birth certificate but seems to me some applicants are getting positive result with it.....I really don't like taking chances in my life and always advice potential applicants to go for the best options that support their claim.Birth certificate with NPC seems easy to me than swearing in court
Cheers.

shakol91: pls I need u on education section. Can I send you pm

solomonwis:

Permit me to add to what you have written. The gazette released prior to the start of this intake specifically mentioned April 30th,2015 as the deadline (Please check page 986 of the attached gazette). So,there can be no school of thought outside this (except when the ministerial instruction and another gazette state otherwise which I doubt anyways). Here is the link http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2014/2014-04-26/pdf/g1-14817.pdf

Again,I have seen several people especially Indians and Pakistanis rejected on the basis of replacing birth certificate with sworn affidavit. Whatever was responsible for this is best known to CIC. Following from this,I have always advised that sworn affidavit should not take the place of Birth certificate when applying for FSWP (just as a precautionary measure). Besides,it cost next to nothing when you apply for birth certificate even with NPC in Nigeria.

OluFavor:


"...besides,it cost next to nothing when you apply for birth certificate even with NPC in Nigeria"

kindly confirm that with "birth certificate", you are referring to the "Attestation of Birth/Statutory Declaration of Age" that NPC gives to someone with missing birth certificate?
Thanks.

solomonwis:

Yes please...in the eye of CIC,this carry more weight( Please don't get me wrong....others must have included sworn affidavit and scaled the hurdle).Judging from recent rejection experience,I will always advise people to go for the NPC's birth authentication document.

Meritl:

Thanks Mr Solo. Just to clarify things, I have my original birth certificate. Hope that is good compared with the birth authentication document?

solomonwis:

What is your intended eligible occupation?

1. VERY required - this is a singular reason for rejection of many applications. Affidavit does not suffice in FSWP application.

2. The program runs between May 1st,2014 through to April 30th,2015. However there are caps for each eligible occupation presently pegged at 1,000 subject to a maximum of 25,000.

The required amount is dependent on your family size. You can read more here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/funds.asp

Well,it is permitted at this stage to "deposit it at once" but you might (most times they do) be required to send a 12 month historical transaction of your bank statement.So be careful not to borrow this fund just to meet the requirement. It is expected that this fund will be available to you in liquid form at anytime during the processing of your application.

hollaugo: Thanks. i am an IT Business and System Analyst 2171. Would birth certificate from local government or should i get the NPC birth certificate.

solomonwis:

Birth Certificate from local government will suffice.

barinnbomi: Hello guys,

Do a HND holder send degree from his ND and HND to WES for evaluation
or the HND is alone?

SHALOM


ND is a prerequisite for the award of HND thus your ND certificate will be required by WES to do a complete evaluations.