₦airaland Forum

patrick2015:
Yes, IELTS isn’t needed.
My application was in the form of student direct stream and that’s why it took 14 days only.
For student direct, the listed conditions must be met:
1. IELTS
2. Upfront medical
3. Minimum of 30,000 CAD for POF. This is before the recent change o

Once these are met, PPR should take less than 20 days

I will use the IELTS when applying for express entry so it’s not useless. You’d write it someday too

Iphee12:
It's Passport Request guys..

Upfront Medicals - Oct 3, 2023
Visa Application submission - Oct 20, 2023
Biometrics - Oct 26, 2023
PPR - Dec 13, 2023

My application was on background check until PPR.

Thank you all for your support and kind responses.

Prosperkossy:
I’m in windsor already tho
Just message me

dehiero:
when I say pause they’re waiting for confirmation from school as from dec 1 visas cannot be issued till Schools confirm LOA wether you applied before dec 1 or not as long as your visa is issued after dec 1 loa must be certified

mikky099:
I agree. I still saw some immigration consultants posting PPR yesterday evening - date of letter 06/12/23

dehiero:
Due to the new LOA verification directive from ircc to all colleges everything is on pause if you look closely since 1st of dec no one has gotten Ppr here it’s not only you waiting just be patient every day you’re getting closer to your victory post…alternatively you can send a web form since your resumption date is close…cheers

Ibks100:
Lagos just released dates some few minutes ago

Llaye:
IELTS CLB 8.5, Masters, TEF, sibling in Canada

Llaye:
I’m not sure this is it, because I can’t see how keeping the scores high serves them. I think they’re starting to lean towards occupations in demand draws through the PNP since most PNP holders are in occupations that are in demand by their provinces .

I just wish they would inform us before changing things randomly. I understand it’s their country and they can choose whatever system they like, but it does seem “improper” (read: unfair) to change systems suddenly while keeping applicants in the dark. Especially when you say you are trying to attract people.

But they can get away with doing things this way, so I guess we have to accept it. 😥

Me and my 502 score have been sitting in the pool for about four weeks now, yet no ITA. Who would have thought that could happen?

nymphomaniac:
I can relate to what Donsimon2 said sha.

My advise remains that the PR remains a second option. One must live life as if FSW and its process never exists. It must be a backup and life must be lived to the fullest here in Nigeria and If it comes, it comes. Get that marriage done, get that baby made. Get that certification or that new car

Sometimes, it’s the hope that kills. Other times, the hope fuels us. There is light at the end of the tunnel anyway. If they have gotten to 490, they will get to 480 and hopefully 470 this year.

nymphomaniac:
I can relate to what Donsimon2 said sha.

My advise remains that the PR remains a second option. One must live life as if FSW and its process never exists. It must be a backup and life must be lived to the fullest here in Nigeria and If it comes, it comes. Get that marriage done, get that baby made. Get that certification or that new c

Sometimes, it’s the hope that kills. Other
times, the hope fuels us. There is light at the
end of the tunnel anyway. If they have gotten
to 490, they will get to 480 and hopefully 470
this year.

God bless you

tshtsh:
I doubt if this will go below 470s. Reason being that people are added to the pool daily. In addition the number of international students that trooped into canada in 2021 and 2022 are more than double pre-covid numbers. A good percentage of these students will be joining the pool as CECs with higher scores and will thus keep the average scores higher than pre-covid levels.

ednut1:
Maybe the sibling used asylum to enter and gave a story that will contradict and cause trouble for him later. e.g "boko haram killed all my siblings and parents". Now someone appears and says he is a sibling.

Zeewirld:
... I don't think that indiscipline is the major reason why Nigerians are not able to save.. In my opinion, Black tax and marrying a wrong partner are the major reasons why most Nigerians struggle financially.

Firstly, the act of carrying generational burdens and expending limited resources on such means that we are continually struggling to meet up.

I know a couple that works, both husband and wife and yet they are struggling.

The second reason which I think is the most important factor is MARRYING A WRONG PARTNER.A lot of Nigerian men have been conditioned into believing that as the head of the house they must foot all bills despite having a wife that is not handicapped. This ,I guess was why those seniors adviced that "you wait and get married first" ....That is a terrible culture that promotes laziness and prevent generational wealth. Marriage is a joint venture between two consenting adults.As such,I see no reason why one partner will depend wholly on the other..In some or most cases,you have the women working and earning humongous pay and yet they refused to contribute financially to the home front.. I think there is a need for reorientation and alignment of expectations with reality.

It is important that a couple before marriage have this important discussion about money/finances...It is important that a woman contribute financially to her immediate family.

tshtsh:
The truth is sometimes bitter. I was having lunch with a friend in Toronto last week and he told me that emotions aside if they call an election he will vote the conservatives. Unfortunately from Nigeria nobody will understand as many want to move to Canada. I feel like the current Canadian government hasn't done much to address the housing crises. Ontario has a lot of land (bigger than Nigeria in land mass) but housing crises is crazy. I spent 4 months in an AirBnb at a rate

of $2800 monthly. I got tired of using uber to go view condos. Many times I'd go view a condo I'll meet like 5 or 7 people viewing same apartment. I submitted multiple offers but got turned down. Landlords are smiling to the bank in GTA. My employer gave me a supporting letter still struggled through bidding war before one application was eventually accepted.
I've been wondering why they don't construct more houses instead of fighting the source of the demand. More students and more
immigrants will obviously need more housing.
Doug Ford is frustrated. The mayor of Mississauga is also frustrated

aestake:
Yeah. Indians are even complaining of not getting visas. Meanwhile, na dem full every where, every classroom, every bus. Come dey do killings too. Canada needs another government ooo

ceeplusltd:
its same as buying dollar from the black market. There is no way your sister will give you dollar at bank rate.but if she can do that,very good I must say.send naira into her naira account, then she can send dollar equivalent into your domiciliary account.

NOTE: what I mean by her naira account is her Nigeria bank account. Maybe she has some dollar she want to send home. You can buy from her. But I doubt if she will sell to you at bank rate.

ceeplusltd:
no bank sells dollar unless for PTA/BTA. Therefore you need to buy your dollar from the black market and fund your account.

aestake:
In Naija everything na god...esp things they have no clue on, how to do them or totally beyond them. Visa na god because they wanna run from a bad place, speed of its granting na god, flight booking na god...

CountVersailles:
Let's get something straight. It's not any God's grace. You were an exception, which is okay. There are many more people possibly in other countries who were also exceptions like this. It's a good thing, an excellent thing, but don't let it get into your head. It's not any God's grace where you were specifically targeted. Those who are in for longer are just like you and it doesn't make them any worse off or any lacking of God's grace.

Prettiepearlz:
I guess this may be the problem, not sure you can apply via FSW without POF. I think you should ensure your POF is complete, send a compassionate as I earlier stated attaching your bank statements showing the funds and appeal to have your application reopened.

two4:
No it wasn’t , we saw on the website that we don’t need proof of funds if we had a job offer. Apparently they told us that a valid job offer is the one that comes with LMIA

two4:
Our permanent residence application was refused because of proof of funds. My husband is on Post Graduate Work Permit. He has a job and he’s the primary applicant. We are so confused and don’t know what to do. After waiting since February 2021. Please any advice will help

upkay:
Yes, I transmitted it.

But still couldn't get the email acknowledging the update.

I don't want to miss vital information whenever there's update as regards my application.

I need more response on what to do.

Thanks all.

upkay:
Yes, I transmitted it.

But still couldn't get the email acknowledging the update.

I don't want to miss vital information whenever there's update as regards my application.

I need more response on what to do.


The date you transmitted it should be showing on your profile

Thanks all.

Honeysweetest:
u say 700? Nawa, ndi nkea dikwa ezigbo mean.

Bushraah:
I am hoping so as well. My sister is in Brandon. Gave me 50 extra points. I was projecting June/July before cos it was July they did it last year. Wish us all the best.
Btw, are in the whatsapp/telegram group? I would like to join.

Honeysweetest:
they did not do for people with family ties?
I thought you must have family ties to become eligible
?

Bushraah:
Glad there's someone else in my shoes. Score of 604. I am hoping it's good enough. My sister lives there, so I've got strong ties. How about you?

Bushraah:
Manitoba did draw yesterday and didn't for people with family ties. I don taya for these people oh. Any other person waiting like me? Abi na only me waka come?

1760:
Hello, house,

I need a guide, I tried applying for SINP, but my challenge is that my NOC (2171 tech) must match my ECA I had my degrees in social sciences.

I had BCS (2 or more) which is related to my NOC.

My questions:

Can I use (evaluate) my BCS which matches my NOC for SINP purposes? given that my undergraduate NOC is 2171 (they are related)

Won't my ECA in social sciences affect negatively my present NOC which is in tech now?

DFreeze:
Anyone with Sep-Dec 2020 AOR?
Mine is Dec 2020 though, no update whatsoever other than that my medicals was extended late May 2022, contacted the VO via email and they just a gave a typical vague response that my application is still under processing. No ADR or any other request. Folks, what do you reckon I do to hasten things? Feedback will be appreciated.

Many thanks.