teeielts360:
Thanks @dumprep for the spirit lifting words. it worked.
i already applied for the EOR and hopefully, it comes out great.
What ever is required to get this done, we would push all the way.

Congrats on your PPR by the way. I can't even begin to phantom how you're feeling right now.
All the Best.

joo2018:
VO and timelines analysis of Nigerian EE PR applications based on idle time spent ghosting CIC websites and several online forums.

1. Based on policy and technology, IRCC has worked out a system for meeting the EE service standard of treating 80% of applications within 6 months and still maintaining program integrity. It involves maximizing the capacity of the flagship office (CPC-Ottawa) for simple applications and utilizing local VOs that are familiar with foreign nationals culture for complex applications.

2. During R10 completeness check at CIO Sydney, applications are assessed using an "application triage criteria" into low risk, simple applications and high risk, complex applications. Details of this criteria are not available in the public domain but it seems to involve algorithms in the EE electronic system and manual evaluations by officers.

3. Simple Nigerian applications are sent to CPC-Ottawa for routine processing. This involves use of internal vetting procedures and takes 1-6 months based on the number of internal reviews needed and how fast it takes sister organisations (CBSA, CSIS and RCMP) to do their admissibility screenings. If during processing, it was discovered that the application was too complex to be handled by CPC-Ottawa, it is sent back to CIO or to local VOs for processing.

4. Complex Nigerian applications are technically supposed to be sent to Accra VO for processing as the office is more conversant with Nigerian cultural peculiarities. However, due to the high number of Nigerians applying for EE PR, Accra VO's capacity is inadequate and so "workload distribution" is applied and Nigerian applications are also sent to London VO and more recently Kiev VO. Some Nigerians in other online forums have reported their applications being treated at Pretoria and Nairobi VOs.

5. At the VOs, CIO Sydney's low risk /high risk assessments are reviewed. If the case officer disagrees with the high risk assessment, the application is treated using local routine procedures. The processing timeline for this type of application is generally 3-7 months. The local routine procedures of the London VO is generally known to be the most thorough.

6. If the case officer agrees with CIO's assessments, program integrity measures are applied and the application is not treated within the 6 months service standard. Because of capacity constraints and high degree of thorough vetting required, an application can stay long in the processing queue and it can take months before it is attended to. Processing timelines is between 7-24 months.

7. It is worth noting that delay in processing is not only from IRCC. CBSA, CSIS and RCMP can apply deep security screening based on their own operating procedures. Until the sister bodies finish their checks, final admissibility decisions cannot be taken.

NB: These are my personal opinions and can only be verified by IRCC.

iamkunski:
Great find! The burning question then is what makes an application simple or complex?

Oakville19:


The below seems to contradict that. A renewal will only be required where you visit for 6 months or more. If your assertion is correct then we should require a PCC for every country visited regardless of duration.

cochtrane:
Hello Everyone,

For anyone who recently upgraded their ECA with WES for APEGA certification, does one need to send secondary school results (WAEC) for this upgrade?

Tojued:


Once any aspect of your application triggers 'review required', e don comot Ottawa be that. Using pension funds I think triggers review required for pof.

Tojued:


Once any aspect of your application triggers 'review required', e don comot Ottawa be that. Using pension funds I think triggers review required for pof.

Richness1104:
Hello people.....
Congratulations to all those who got PPR, ITA and to those that passed IELTS. I wish everyone the best in this journey to better livelihood. Please all the seniors in the house, I need your input on this matter because it's beginning to frustrate my plans. So I started this process in June by requesting for WES evaluation. The transcript got to them in July (Masters) and they sent it back to university of Ibadan in the 13th of August for verification and since then, nothing has happened. University of Ibadan is claiming that they did not see the mail from WES. I printed my own correspondence and took it there and they still insisted that they can't work with that. After 7weeks, WES sent another mail to them and I knew this because I received a notification but they still said they haven't received any mail from WES. I need advise as this is beginning to drag my process and I have limited time to pull this through. Am open to advise and opinion on how to tackle either WES or University of Ibadan.
Cc glitteringstar
Cc smslive2
Cc ramj
Cc cochtrane
Cc teecann
Cc ifeoma77
Cc mcstan18

iamkunski:
*Makes U-turn en route ARM pension*

Shyee:

Hello people.
I did my PCC 4 months ago in Lagos (it expired after 3 months-2 weeks ago), I just got the real ITA that I expected. Now, IRCC says PCC mustn't be older than 6 months, would you advise I use the older than 3 months PCC or travel to Lagos to get another one. The dilemma is Doing the convenient by submitting the PCC as is or Silence the conscience and abate anxiety by doing a new PCC. Kindly advise.

raphrulz:
LMAO!! Have u given up on PF already??

raphrulz:
Actually PCCs are valid for 6 months from the issue date irrespective of the timeline (3 months) stated on the face of the document.

segzy14:


You are wrong, it is CLB 7.

iamkunski:
Great find! The burning question then is what makes an application simple or complex?

iamkunski:
My brother no o. I no just want wahala

iamkunski:
*Makes U-turn en route ARM pension*

gold638:
Good morning peeps. Pls, for WES users, how do you confirm the list of documents WES has received? I checked my status and it says “we have received your documents” but does not state which ones. I need to knw what they have recieved and what is outstanding so I can follow up. Thanks.

smslive2:
Call WES to resend via registered mail/express courier with tracking number. With that you will be able to track when it delivers. unfortunately it will cost you additional money but as it is, this is the only way you will know if WES has send it or if UI have received it

mcstan18:


Nigeria's love affair with WES is already strained by trust issues, so more often than not they've indicated that "...transcripts were not sent from the awarding institution..." in some people's profile for reasons I may not be privy to. A safer thing to do is follow up aggressively on the ICAN guys to do what they must. Pelee my dear.

alwayspositive8:
Please could someone help... WES sent a request both electronically and by post to ICAN for them to verify my ATS certificate... ICAN said that WES often times don't receive mails from them which means they won't do electronic verification... But that they have received the other one they sent by Post and they will reply them by post...I called there office last week they said they have sent the verification confirmation by NIPOST which to me is not safe and don't even know when it will get there si...

raphrulz:
Well that's if the other funds used do not meet the minimum funds required for a family. For instance, if one includes the PF just for the possibilities of exchange fluctuations while the other means of funds covers the POF requirement, then there would most likely not be any issues raised.

Topsmamen:
Good morning my good folks. I believe we are all fine and dandy. I am highly overwhelmed by your prayers and best wishes. It is my heart's utmost desire that God will see each and everyone of us through this EE journey and we will all come out victorious in Jesus Name. May celebrations and glad tidings of great joy never cease from our lives.

@dumprep: *sigh* Wow! This is too much! Thanks a lot sis for the prayers and praises. I am eternally grateful that God has crowned our efforts with joy and success.

Congratulations to all ITA/PPR recipients, all successful IELTS takers and all pool divers
Congrats in advance to ITA and PPR hopefuls and to everybody in their respective EE stages. It can only get better. It will definitely get better.

God bless y'all . Cheers!

Richness1104:
Hello people.....
Congratulations to all those who got PPR, ITA and to those that passed IELTS. I wish everyone the best in this journey to better livelihood. Please all the seniors in the house, I need your input on this matter because it's beginning to frustrate my plans. So I started this process in
Cc glitteringstar
Cc smslive2
Cc ramj
Cc cochtrane
Cc teecann
Cc ifeoma77
Cc mcstan18

Topsmamen:
Good morning my good folks. I believe we are all fine and dandy. I am highly overwhelmed by your prayers and best wishes. It is my heart's utmost desire that God will see each and everyone of us through this EE journey and we will all come out victorious in Jesus Name. May celebrations and glad tidings of great joy never cease from our lives.

@dumprep: *sigh* Wow! This is too much! Thanks a lot sis for the prayers and praises. I am eternally grateful that God has crowned our efforts with joy and success.

Congratulations to all ITA/PPR recipients, all successful IELTS takers and all pool divers
Congrats in advance to ITA and PPR hopefuls and to everybody in their respective EE stages. It can only get better. It will definitely get better.

God bless y'all . Cheers!

Dizzy007:
Hello cochtrane, since WES already has your transcripts and has been evaluated document by document, I don't think WAEC will be required. You can start the upgrade, then see if WES will list it as required documents.
The WAEC is not really that stressful, once its sent to WES, they always confirm without you following up or calling anybody there.
I'm evaluating my BSc as well for this same purpose.

Tojued:


I know a instance exact same scenario (pension fund was just jara) and review was still triggered.

Ngezee29:


Please anyone how do i start the process of getting my transcript from OOU

Tojued:

Man of the year