pauloman:

Yes i guess you are correct because when i applied then in 2010,i wrote a written submission as regards my proficiency in english language and french but in 2012 when my visa started being processed i was sent an email to submit my IELTS result sheet by writing the test,which i had to do urgently in order to submit.

did your score in ielts upto what you scored yourself ?.

Bussyme: did your score in ielts upto what you scored yourself ?.

Yes i had a pretty good score that was enough to make me proceed to the next stage of the assessment process. That was my first and only trial so far

Can someone tell me what happened to those dat applied before feb 28?cos i applied on dec27 2007,but havent receive any reply since then.

Hey People! Happy new month and new hopes as we continue in our search for the maple leaf. I wish us all a successful quest and God bless!

LadyGuinivere: ?
University of Nigeria
Nigerian Law School
U also want d letter from WES? ??

Great Lioness! My WES experience so far:
Online application - May 14th
UNN itranscript request - May 15th
Transcript FedEx courier from Enugu - May 16th
My Degree FedEx courier from Lagos - May 16th
IELTS June 8th test confirmation - May 20th
Transcript & Degree Delivered - May 21st
Online payment for Evaluation - May 21st
WES contacts UNN by fax, email & mail for verification - May 24th
Follow ups with UNN - May 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th respectively
WES emails me that am on hold pending response from UNN - May 29th
UNN verification processed(insider info) - May 31st

I believe WES will update the below before the end of next week:
Awaiting notification from WES - Since May 31st
My WES Online status: "Waiting for verification from institution"

This can be useful to someone out there!

mclarry:

Great Lioness! My WES experience so far:
Online application - May 14th
UNN itranscript request - May 15th
Transcript FedEx courier from Enugu - May 16th
My Degree FedEx courier from Lagos - May 16th
IELTS June 8th test confirmation - May 20th
Transcript & Degree Delivered - May 21st
Online payment for Evaluation - May 21st
WES contacts UNN by fax, email & mail for verification - May 24th
Follow ups with UNN - May 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th respectively
WES emails me that am on hold pending response from UNN - May 29th
UNN verification processed(insider info) - May 31st

I believe WES will update the below before the end of next week:
Awaiting notification from WES - Since May 31st
My WES Online status: "Waiting for verification from institution"

This can be useful to someone out there!

Greatest Lion. Welcome to this forum. Oh yeah, the great quest for the maple leaf. I presume ur application will be ready 2nd week of June
Btw, its great UNN has the transcript online application thingie. Very efficient

Thanks LadyGuinivere. This forum is a very helpful one. Ideas shared here are second to none. Applicants should be open to them and take advantage wisely. WES evaluations will be one of the slowest points for this year's applications. If other institutions can go the UNN way of itranscripts then processes will be more efficient. I'm proud of this advantage. Another slow point will be IELTS. Yeah 2nd week of June will be ideal.

Let's keep rolling!!

LadyGuinivere: A few tips for those getting their documents verified with WES
(From my experience o!)

1.Have ur school send the transcript straight to WES. Don't use the one you have in ur possession. Save urself the time of being bounced. Speed is key right now.

2.If the option for faster (and more expensive) verification is available, for the Love of Moses, use it. This ensures WES will send ur reconfirmation with courier. One of my decrees was sent with NIPOST and got to my school exactly a month and two days after.(By dat time I don pull out all my hair)

3. Don't bother calling WES on the phone. I wasted a pretty penny while on hold and never spoke with an operator.

4. On the alternative, if there is a real delay with the process or u need to make enquires, send an email with ur ref no. When/if they don't reply (believe me, they won't)continue resending until somebdy vex reply u.

5. Please don't get it twisted. The process is not a well oil machine, where u sit and twiddle ur fingers xpecting ur school to receive, treat and return to WES. Get a nos of somebody in exams and records to follow up. Despite the fact that my university verification was sent via email, it took my pestering of 15 days for them to locate mine from the maze of unanswered mails.

6. Finally do not forget to hand it over to the main Oga at d top. Only He can make sure there are no knicks or bottlenecks in the whole process

Pls,am I to send all my degree certificate together with my transcript.And while WES evaluation is going on can I go on with my FSW online application?Thanks

sportico:


Pls,am I to send all my degree certificate together with my transcript.And while WES evaluation is going on can I go on with my FSW online application?Thanks

You are only requested to send in your degree certificates and other certificates acceptable to WES while the issuing institutions are requested to send the transcripts directly without your interference.

You cannot apply for the FSWP until all your documents are ready. You cannot apply for FSWP online,you have to dispatch your application to the CIO in Nova Scotia.

Hope this help....

@ solomonwis

Please on form IMMM5604E (Declaration from non-accompanying parent/guardian for minors). Do I need to fill this form for my kids? I already noted that my kids would be accompanying with my spouse in other forms, so I don't have any non-accompanying parent/guardian.
Do I also need to conform my job titles with the titles on the NOC list? For instance, my current job title is IP Architect, and looking at the NOC list, i can't find that particular title there but have other titles that match my IT/Telecoms experiences.
Thanks.

bayo1: @ solomonwis

Please on form IMMM5604E (Declaration from non-accompanying parent/guardian for minors). Do I need to fill this form for my kids? I already noted that my kids would be accompanying with my spouse in other forms, so I don't have any non-accompanying parent/guardian. Thanks.

You don't need to fill that form.

Form IMMM5604E is for people who are taking other people's children {minors} along with them to Canada. It is more like a consent letter releasing their wards to people who are moving down to Canada.

solomonwis:

You don't need to fill that form.

Form IMMM5604E is for people who are taking other people's children {minors} along with them to Canada. It is more like a consent letter releasing their wards to people who are moving down to Canada.

Thanks, what about the second question?

bayo1: @ solomonwis

Please on form IMMM5604E (Declaration from non-accompanying parent/guardian for minors). Do I need to fill this form for my kids? I already noted that my kids would be accompanying with my spouse in other forms, so I don't have any non-accompanying parent/guardian.
Do I also need to conform my job titles with the titles on the NOC list? For instance, my current job title is IP Architect, and looking at the NOC list, i can't find that particular title there but have other titles that match my IT/Telecoms experiences.
Thanks.

Your occupation must be one of the eligible occupations as listed on the cic website. The NOC job title must also be as listed on www.cic.gc.ca

I have noticed that a great number of people ignore what is on the NOC website just so they can "scale through" and pass off their occupation as being eligible.

You need to read through the NOC website to know the NOC title, the job description/job requirements as well as qualifications and experiences that qualify under each title.

You will not want to throw away your hard earned money as well as the experience the traumatic experience that follow suit when one's application is turned down.

You have to tailor your work experience to suit what is expected of each eligible occupation as listed on the NOC (Read more here http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2011/Introduction.aspx}.

For your occupation, what is closely related and listed on the eligible occupation is •2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers/designers).

You can only apply under this eligible occupation if your work experience and qualifications match what is stated on the NOC website. Note that the following job titles are listed as qualified under Computer Engineers:

application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design engineer
capacity planner, network
capacity planning analyst
computer engineer
computer engineer (except software)
computer hardware engineer
computer systems engineer
computer telecommunications specialist
data communications specialist
engineer, computer (except software)
engineer, computer hardware
engineer, hardware
engineer, network systems
engineer, optical communications
engineer, optical communications hardware
engineer, telecommunications hardware
fibre-optic network designer
hardware circuit board designer
hardware design engineer
hardware development engineer
hardware engineer
hardware specialist, telecommunications
hardware technical architect
microprocessor designer and application engineer
microwave systems engineer
microwave transmission systems engineer
network architect – computer systems
network designer – computer systems
network engineer, communication hardware
network specialist – computer systems
network systems engineer
network test engineer
optical communications engineer
optical communications hardware engineer
optical systems engineer – telecommunications
radio systems engineer
satellite data transmission engineer
spacecraft electronics engineer – hardware
specialist, telecommunications hardware
systems designer – hardware
technical architect – hardware
telecommunications engineer
telecommunications hardware engineer
telecommunications hardware specialist
telecommunications specialist – computer systems
telecommunications systems specialist
wireless communications network engineer


(Please read more here http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2011/QuickSearch.aspx?val65=2147)

You can then determine if you qualify under any of the listed occupations classified as Computer Engineer.

@ solomonwis, thanks for your response.
My question is this - There are portions of the forms that expect applicants to state their current occupation title. In my own case, my current job title is IP Architect as earlier mentioned. But this title is not among the list, do I have to change it to conform with one of the job titles in the list, e.g. engineer, network system? Or should I fill my current job title?

bayo1: @ solomonwis, thanks for your response.
My question is this - There are portions of the forms that expect applicants to state their current occupation title. In my own case, my current job title is IP Architect as earlier mentioned. But this title is not among the list, do I have to change it to conform with one of the job titles in the list, e.g. engineer, network system? Or should I fill my current job title?

You will state it as it is. That is, you will state your occupation as your current designation. This is because you will need to provide a work reference that will state your present designation and job description.

This however has to conform to the NOC list. You will state the eligible occupation and code under which you want your application assessed in form IMMM0008.

Am curious. Will CIC start to process the May 4th applications immedately or they'l fling it into the Q of the previous year's applications?
Any takes?

CIC will Process after May 4th applications separately and immediately as it is under a new criteria!

, ;DI dy laugh o. Depending on your Visa office, Accra is very slow and has a huge backlog.

Take a chill pill may be by May 2014...Gel003 abi na lie?

You may visit ; canadavisaforum and link up with the Naija thread.....in your Best interest

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jasminehunny:

Hi,i just got my IELTS result and it was excellent. I have been trying to apply on the WES website but it keeps asking for a reference number which i do not have. I intend to print out the 'transcript request form' and take to school in 2days time to request for my transcript. Please how did u get ur reference number for WES and how did u pay for the evaluation. The website seem to be so busy and im confuse.Please help! thnx

You don't have to post the same question several times!

You will get your reference number when you pay your application fee on WES website.

You can pay with your Naira debit card if you have one.

solomonwis:

You don't have to post the same question several times!

You will get your reference number when you pay your application fee on WES website.

You can pay with your Naira debit card if you have one.

True that!
I applied this year. Paid with a card to WES. Did not notarise anything. And like Solomon said, u get ur ref no AFTER you have paid. So look at the site again and commence from the right place.
Good luck

mclarry:

Great Lioness! My WES experience so far:
Online application - May 14th
UNN itranscript request - May 15th
Transcript FedEx courier from Enugu - May 16th
My Degree FedEx courier from Lagos - May 16th
IELTS June 8th test confirmation - May 20th
Transcript & Degree Delivered - May 21st
Online payment for Evaluation - May 21st
WES contacts UNN by fax, email & mail for verification - May 24th
Follow ups with UNN - May 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th respectively
WES emails me that am on hold pending response from UNN - May 29th
UNN verification processed(insider info) - May 31st

I believe WES will update the below before the end of next week:
Awaiting notification from WES - Since May 31st
My WES Online status: "Waiting for verification from institution"

This can be useful to someone out there!

My IELTS test date mate.Am up against it in Abuja.It's academic! Where are speaking and venue? Good luck to us!

vanessa_ra: , ;DI dy laugh o. Depending on your Visa office, Accra is very slow and has a huge backlog.

Take a chill pill may be by May 2014...Gel003 abi na lie?

You may visit ; canadavisaforum and link up with the Naija thread.....in your Best interest

Vanessa, I'm well aware of that forum as I visit here and there simultaneously whenever I go online. We are here to share good and bad experiences. In 2010, with the Accra backlogs, my colleague applied and He was done in 6 months! True it took some 2 years. This stuff is on a case by case basis. His applications had no issues whatsoever! CIC is well aware of the backlogs worldwide not only Accra office and if you truly visit the forum you're referring me too then I expect that you know better. To clear the backlogs, CIC came up with the new criteria effective May 4th.

Please lets not misguide or discourage people here. Today is exactly a month since the new criteria took effect and believe it or not, some of us will struggle to satisfy all and if you do... 6 months max you're done! But if there is an issue with your application, its only natural to experience delays. CIC has stressed this enough saying "ensure its COMPLETE to avoid delays".

I strongly believe this forum is to guide us more with our individual experiences and knowledge so when we apply or even after, issues that may cause delays could be dealt with.

Again you should have known that most members of the canadavisaforum are not May 4th applicants. They are sharing experiences from previous years which is still helpful. Most of us here are looking forward to this new criteria and to everyone out there... SEND IN THE RIGHT AND COMPLETE APPLICATION, 6 MONTHS MAX YOU WILL BE DONE!

ferdimako:

My IELTS test date mate.Am up against it in Abuja.It's academic! Where are speaking and venue? Good luck to us!

Ferdimako, are you applying for studies as yours is the academic test. I'm slated for the general test for immigration purposes. I did the speaking test last Sunday at the British Council Ikoyi. Listening, writing and reading for Lagos candidates will be at the National theatre, Iganmu Lagos. You should have been contacted by now if you'ré taking next Saturday's test. Emails have been sent with candidate numbers to that effect.

mclarry:

Vanessa, I'm well aware of that forum as I visit here and there simultaneously whenever I go online. We are here to share good and bad experiences. In 2010, with the Accra backlogs, my colleague applied and He was done in 6 months! True it took some 2 years. This stuff is on a case by case basis. His applications had no issues whatsoever! CIC is well aware of the backlogs worldwide not only Accra office and if you truly visit the forum you're referring me too then I expect that you know better. To clear the backlogs, CIC came up with the new criteria effective May 4th.

Please lets not misguide or discourage people here. Today is exactly a month since the new criteria took effect and believe it or not, some of us will struggle to satisfy all and if you do... 6 months max you're done! But if there is an issue with your application, its only natural to experience delays. CIC has stressed this enough saying "ensure its COMPLETE to avoid delays".

I strongly believe this forum is to guide us more with our individual experiences and knowledge so when we apply or even after, issues that may cause delays could be dealt with.

Again you should have known that most members of the canadavisaforum are not May 4th applicants. They are sharing experiences from previous years which is still helpful. Most of us here are looking forward to this new criteria and to everyone out there... SEND IN THE RIGHT AND COMPLETE APPLICATION, 6 MONTHS MAX YOU WILL BE DONE!

I cud so hug u with this 6 months gist! U upped my joy factor for today

The truth is always bitter. Check the forum and you will see people that have applied for May 4th Stream.
Package your application well and I hope you will get a favourable response within six months.

NB
For those interested in hearing the truth pls submitt your application and PLS don't expect to get it in 6months time. Focus on other things,take your mind off immigration and DON'T RESIGN from your place of work.

If you need further clarification you may contact- www.cic.gc.ca and check for Accra Visa office.

All the BEST.

vanessa_ra: The truth is always bitter. Check the forum and you will see people that have applied for May 4th Stream.
Package your application well and I hope you will get a favourable response within six months.

NB
For those interested in hearing the truth pls submitt your application and PLS don't expect
to get it in 6months time. Focus on other things,take your mind off immigration and DON'T RESIGN from your place of work.

If you need further clarification you may contact- www.cic.gc.ca and check for Accra Visa office.

All the BEST.

Sweet pea we know that. Nobody's crazy. What my good man mclarry was simply saying is expect d worst and hope for the best.
I have seen d stats as well, some people actually get in 6months, while some did the whole process in 2 years and above. I frankly do not think there's anybody that embarked on this FSW journey without doing a bit of research here and there
All in all, keepin the faith is about being optimistic which I most certainly are.
And if anybody still wants to live in happyland of 6months *shrugs* it still don't matter

LadyGuinivere:
Sweet pea we know that. Nobody's crazy. What my good man mclarry was simply saying is expect d worst and hope for the best.
I have seen d stats as well, some people actually get in 6months, while some did the whole process in 2 years and above. I frankly do not think there's anybody that embarked on this FSW journey without doing a bit of research here and there
All in all, keepin the faith is about being optimistic which I most certainly are.
And if anybody still wants to live in happyland of 6months *shrugs* it still don't matter

You're point LadyGuinvere! Vanessa, your response lacked strength due to pessimistic stands you have chosen. There shall be more 6 months testimonies for those who not only believe but have their complete, unencumbered applications sent in! Can I hear somebody shout HALELUYAH!!!

Just submitted my application via fedex yesterday and I pray it scaled thru becos I used the check list to verity all document. Obtaining the documents from the ielts to the wes evaluation , to the filling of the forms were nt as difficult as people want to make us believe.

alexito48201: Just submitted my application via fedex yesterday and I pray it scaled thru becos I used the check list to verity all document. Obtaining the documents from the ielts to the wes evaluation , to the filling of the forms were nt as difficult as people want to make us believe.

Cool! What was ur Ielts score, which occupation did u submit under?