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@ Lekibobo and gurus in the house.

Can anyone suggest graduate courses and schools in Canada for medical students (most especially for a doctor with a specialty in Anesthesia )?

Thanks in anticipation for your help.

Hi,
Are you able to travel without the SOWP holder having a written authorization letter?
To update you, I requested one for my wife since IRCC only sent for my children (received in my children's GCkey account).
IRCC responded a few minutes ago, stating that the application is approved.
The content in the email tally with what was stated in the letter that was issued to my children.
Her name is boldly written in the body of the letter and stated that the decision (approval) had been documented in "Canada's Global Case Management System" and valid for only three months.
Thanks.

Eilenora:
Pls guys does a SOWP holder require a written authorization to fly to Canada? Cos I just spoke to IRCC and they said yes he does and sent me a follow up email to that effect. We don buy ticket already o. Did anyone fly recently with a SOWP? Was authorization required at the airport?

The Visa offices are working with reduced staff, so most applications are abandoned. The officers only treat applications that are deemed to be urgent.
In this case, one needs to request an exemption for the VO to work on their application provided IRCC approves the request.
Thanks.

Lianna2020:
Please, I asked before , what’s the usefulness of this exemption if approved ?
Does it make application to be approved automatically or what ?

Thank you!

Below are the emails:
nrobi-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
nrobi-immigration@international.gc.ca
nairobi@international.gc.ca
ldnimmigration@international.gc.ca
london-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
I requested a written authorization online using a webform. See the link below

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/visitors/visa.html#existing

two4:
Congratulations ��
Please did you can you send the email address of London and Nairobi office and if possible a format of your travel authorization letter.
I will really appreciate this

Thank you@ xtremlov.
Below are the documents submitted:

All IRCC forms
Marriage certificate
Birth certificates
International passport
BC Service card
Study permit
SIN
Bank statements
School enrolment letter
Admission letter
Student ID card
Others:
Wife and children birth certificate
Wife and children international passport
Children school report
Reference letter from children school
Family pictures
Wife certificates
Reference letter from the previous employer.
Work ID and letter from employer (note: I claimed that she currently manage my business. So I provided an ID card and employment letter)
All my CAC documents. She is also a signatory to my company account and also part of the shareholder.
Affidavit stating our assets.
Change of name - newspaper publication.

xtremlov:
@Adwal2020, congratulations to you and your family on the arrival of their PPR. Can you please share documents submitted as I'm planning same application for my family.

Thanks for your prompt response bro.
Please do you book directly on the KLM site?
I will appreciate your advice on the best option. Most preferably, the option you used for your booking.
Thanks in anticipation of your response.

Lekiboboe:
Thanks Chief. To the bolded no it ain't required

Congratulations on your safe landing bro.

Please is a transit visa required for having a layover at Amsterdam airport.

Thanks.

Lekiboboe:
MY LANDING GIST!!!!

KLM Flight at MMIA, Ikeja. Lagos to Amsterdam (almost 6hrs layover at Amsterdam Airport), Amsterdam to Toronto.

Got to the Airport 4pm, August 11th

Brought three bags (22kg Clothes, 20kg Food), Laptop bag with my laptop, clear bag having my docs. & some other Contents (chips) inside of it.

Interestingly, the first search port , they checked my first bag which was having my clothes in it, as I was trying to bring my second bag (which contained Food stuffs) , they said I shouldn't bother, was quite surprised. Because i know i might not be able to go out during quarantine, I packed a substantial amount of food stuffs and ready to eat foods such as Peanuts, Chips etc. The second bag i used to pack my foodstuffs was a Traveling bag, am assuming they thought it was Clothes that was also inside that bag. In a nutshell I wasn't directed to Nigerian Quarantine Agriculture service, I went straight to KLM post to check-in.


Documents Asked;
- International Passport
- LOA
- Tuition Payment. Receipt from the School
- Negative COVID-19 Test
- Enrollment Letter was asked but i had only "Travel Authorization Letter (Travel Support Letter)", Enrolment letter wasn't available, my DLI would not give me cos my Program is in-person (can't be done online) and they told me i need to be in Canada in physical, get the STUDY PERMIT before I can be allowed to register. The KLM staff was a bit skeptical about me not having ENROLLMENT LETTER, but only TRAVEL SUPPORT LETTER, I had to show her the e-mail from the school to prove that what I was saying was legit, she called her OGA, the oga sha scanned thru the TRAVEL SUPPORT LETTER and the mail, he was pointing out a portion of that letter to her & told her "I was good to go".

She directed me to another port to check in my luggage, and i met another lady, she asked for my passport, gave me YELLOW card that I should fill it and also write the name of my destination, DLI, Naija Phone number on it, then she gave me my boarding pass (Lagos to Amsterdam, Amsterdam to Toronto)

From there, I sat down somewhere near one Foreign Affairs mini office. I was jejely waiting there, Mumsy, Dad & my Aburo (sisto) were with me. Naxo one man with I.D card just come meet my mumsy say, is he your son, mumsy answer " yes". He come talk say make me i follow am (he looks like a Custom/immigration/foreign affairs staff, wasn't able to see details about his ID, but he be like say he get mouth for that airport, he was on a casual outfit, not in Uniform). He was with some travellers going to Canada as well. Naxo me just follow am, he told mumsy, say make dem give him her fone make he snap us Sharp sharp, telling her that " after this place they are not allowed to follow me to the Immigration section".

Mumsy come dey kinda cry, hug me, me come dey feel emotional but smiling, Daddy and my Aburo (sisto) no cry but we hugged, snapped pictures and said their BYES to me.

So i went through the Naija Immigration section, and it was seamless. This man was in our front all through, I no know wetin him dey follow those Customs guys, immigration guys talk. I guess that man na one ANGEL. I was with my one year Living Expenses in Cash $8K USD (equivalent to $10K CAD), I wasn't able to get PTA for naija bank cos my ticket na ONE WAY.

Naija Immigration guys only asked of my:
- International Passport
- Boarding Pass
- Yellow Card.

He made a stamp on my PASSPORT, collected my YELLOW CARD, gave me back my boarding pass and said I can go.

We went to another port of immigration, commot belt, remove shoes, remove phone, remove laptop put on big tray like that,entered the other side and left.

In a nutshell, I didn't grease anybody hands, nobody asked me for money (anything for the boys), nobody asked "how much is with you" customs seff no ask me any question, i just walk pass them as that man dey go for our front . I was just being attended to like a DIPLOMAT and all was a cruise.

Along the line I saw one cute yarinya (kai walahi odo wun yefe ), his Dad/guardian (an Airport/Aviation staff I guess) was with her putting her thru, na so we gather dey together dey gist till our Amsterdam Flight was called for boarding, but our seat come far, nobody to gist with again

FLIGHT FROM LAGOS TO AMSTERDAM (SCHIPOL AIRPORT)
Flight departed Naija : 11pm , August 11th

Food Was quite OK, Oyinbo Food, chai.... We were served twice. Me just zip my Orange Juice after eating.

Movies Yapa ,
I watched GOLD STATUE (Gabriel Afolayan, Sola Sobowale, RMD, Kalu Ikeagu) but didn't complete the movie, BOB Abishola TV series and WonderWoman 1984

Got to Amsterdam 5am the next day " August 12, we waited till 10.45am (5-6hrs stop over) before announcement was made about boarding the Flight going to Toronto from Amsterdam, we were on queue, the KLM staff there asked for my Docs., told him I was a student.

Showed him my
- COVID-19 Negative PCR test
- Boarding Pass
- Passport
- Travel Authorization Letter

He said I should make sure I show all documents to the CBSA guys at Toronto P.O.E. & he wished me a safe trip

I can count the number of Dark skin passengers on that aircraft, 80% of them were Whites, Middle East & Asians.

FLIGHT FROM AMSTERDAM TO TORONTO

On the KLM flight from Amsterdam to Toronto, we were served oyinbo food, me i just jejely asked for Natural Orange Fruit juice all through to press the food, the food was delicious, and was jejely sipping it (to keep boosting my immune system). I was able to complete the MOVIE (GOLD STATUE) on this flight, also saw the movie "Godzilla vs KingKong".

We arrived Toronto Pearson Airport 12.45pm (journey was 6-hours). We Trekked wella before getting to the CBSA officers check point. There was a machine i visited first with my international Passport (for Scanning) & also answered some questions, and also the machine snapped my picture, when i was through, a white slip was printed out automatically with my picture on it and some other info.

So I was on the queue, met an immigration officer (a Cute woman with a latina-like face attended to me);
she asked me
- why are you in Canada, told her to "TO STUDY"
- International Passport
- Negative COVID-19 Test result
- ArriveCAN receipt.

So on that slip that had my picture in it, she made a remark with a Marker on it, gave me back, and also gave me a Paper having some information about COVID-19.

So I proceeded to the next immigration officer.

He asked for my
- Passport (Gave to him)
- Why I was in Canada?
- Is this my first time in Canny?
- What DLI (School) are you attending?
- ArriveCAN receipt

Within 5-minutes, he printed my STUDY PERMIT, on that letter there was an information which shows I can work as a student & he also gave me a Work permit (Co-op Work permit). In a nutshell i got two WORK PERMITS.

I was directed to an exit, met another immigration officer, he asked how much was with me, I told him $8K USD ($10K CAD equivalent), was trying to bring it out, he just said "you can go"

Went to claim my LUGGAGE, saw my first bag, was intact, saw my second bag containing the food stuffs, the Bag has been opened, zip messed up, the KLM staff come dey apologize say na the people wey arrange my load no do am well, and talk say the few turbulence that happened in the air affected some luggage including mine. i checked if all was intact and discovered nothing was taking cos i get list of everything in a paper.

I am not vaccinated, so i went for my rapid on arrival PCR TEST, they asked if I have reg. on the switch health website, I said YES. So I went to switch health (representing TORONTO) to do the COVID-19 TEST. Afterwards, I.was directed to go get my COVID-19 TEST KIT

Note:
If you are landing at TORONTO PEARSON AIRPORT (YYZ) make sure you reg. at the switch health website so you won't waste your time at the airport.

I connected to their Wifi and got across to my Airbnb host, cos she say make I call her if I don finish with Border officials.

My Airbnb host (a Philippine Woman) come use her OCHARA TEAR RUBBER TOYOTA JEEP come pick me for Airport go the Airbnb Location. She was very nice and welcoming, we gist small sha, and i related to her wella as if we don know each other before, she was enjoying our convo all through, me jz dey use some Geography totori her. We got to the Airbnb Location & she showed me around, her place make sense, bed dey bounce wella, WiFi dey (the speed no be here at all, I come use style remember my GLO network for Naija, wey I go Switch-On the WiFi, climb tree up go out am to receive fast network reception).

So far so good, Quarantine as being dope, na one Israeli guy dey the other apartment , he is fully vaccinated but was staying in a room in that same Airbnb. The guy sha help me change small money, rate was dope sha, come help me buy Groceries. He talk say if I need anything make I holla at him.

All I can say is, GOD TOOK PERFECT CONTROL, journey was long but amazing

I MUST say ORILE EDE CANADA is damn amazing" no fire brigade approach from anyone, no body blood dey hot for here. Everyone looks cool , respectful and ready to help, everything na SEMPE SEMPE for here.

I pray for everyone awaiting a decision from IRCC, your Canadian Dreams would come to reality soon & very soon!!!

Peace!!!

Thank you!
Your testimony is next in line.

babybless44:
Congratulations to you and family brother! I enjoyed your testimony.
We shall also testify to the glory of God.

Thank you @ queenG2020.
Yes. It was approved and issued to only the kids.
We received it along with other correspondence sent to us via the GCkey account.

queenG2020:
Congratulations, did you get the authorisation approval for your spouse too? for me they only sent the authorization letters for my kids

PPR alert!!!
All glory and adoration belong to Lord.
I traveled to Canada on 18th December 2020. I started packaging my family application immediately after I have collected all the vital documents like Study permit, SIN, Service Card, and so on.
I applied for an Open work permit visa for my wife and visiting visa for my children.
Timeline:
Submitted application on 11th Feb 2021
Biometrics - 3rd March 2021
Upfront medical - 29th March 2021
Sent series of emails before medical was uploaded to pass on 14th June 2021.

At some point, I had to request for GCSM note to find out the current status of our application.
I contacted the MP, but the only feedback I got was that the status is "Review Required"
I had requested about three notes that are yet to land as we speak.
The last email I sent was on the 9th of August, 2021. I sent the email to both Nairobi and London. I finally got a response to my email on 11th August 2021. I think the London office forwarded my email to Nairobi. So, Nairobi told us to request a written authorization. I ask for this letter that same day. After that, the waiting game continues again until 17th August 2021. I noticed my daughter's eligibility changed from "We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirement" to " we will inform you once your eligibility...".
Finally, on 18th August, I got a notification that there is a pending message regarding my family application. I opened the portal, and it was a BVL.
At this point, I knew the decision had been made. However, it was a mixed feeling because nobody knows what comes next. It is either an approval or a refusal, but I keep hoping for the best.
I decided to go and shop for wines � believing that it will be a favorable decision.
Victory at last. The golden email came in this morning. As usual, I logged into my wife's account, and it was a PPR!
I pray that everybody waiting for good news like this will testify very soon in Jesus' name.
It wasn't easy but last last; it ended in praise!!

A big shout out to Frankrobbin. You are such a wonderful person. I sincerely appreciate your help from the start to the end. Thanks for the follow-up and suggestions. May God reward you for your kindness.

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This information shows your Open work permit has been approved already, but IRCC is just delaying the announcement of your final result and PPR.
They intend to start issuing the final result when the restriction is relaxed.
I will advise that you tell your spouse to contact the MP of his base in Canada to reach out to IRCC to expedite the processing of your app.

OR
Better to wait till IRCC start sending out the final result - PPR.

(This is my understanding and opinion of the note)

*Can you please share your application timeline?*

It will end in praise.

nochyks87:
Good day house. I am currently trying to figure out the exact meaning of this Gcms notes because its very confusing and I am also consulting with other people on it.

NOTE: In the application letter, there was never any mention of my spouse coming to VISIT me, however, there was clear indication of her applying for SOWP and the main purpose was family reunification.

Amen!!!

SoFaithly:
Jesus, remember you said “it is NOT GOOD for a man to be alone”? therefore, I stand by your word, cause there to be commotions of approvals, specifically on this platform before the end of this midst of the year July, for the sake of your people that are trusting you to reunite with their spouses, Jesus, turn every policy and in their favor, because I know that the heart of the King is in your hands. Thank you my father, in Jesus name I pray. Amen.

NB; I already told God I want my wife’s visa approved before the end of this July, I don’t know or have an idea how he will do it, I just know he WILL DO IT�, and all eyes will see it and hear it here. You can enroll in this faith school too!

If your first point of entry is Montreal or Toronto, you will be issued your study permit there, no matter the state of your last destination.
Thanks.

Queenmama03:
Hello all! I migrated to this thread after approval of my study permit Please I'm just wondering, for people who have to do a stop at Montréal or Toronto before getting to their final destination in Canada, at what point is the study permit given? Is it at your first port of entry or when you get to your final destination?

Typically how long does it take to get things sorted out at the airport (I.e immigration and all) ? please I need this info to make travel plans, thanks.

Hello,
I have responded to your email but yet to hear from you.
Thanks.

SKEPTA:
hey,i need some naira but not much
pc me

Hello my people,

Pls, is there anybody that need naira. I need CAD, and I won't mind if we can do trade by barter�.

Kindly inbox me if you are interested.

Thanks.

Is there anyone that need Naira in Nigeria in exchange for CAD?
Pls get in touch. I need CAD in exchange for naira.
Thanks.

Good day my people,

Anybody going to Vancouver, British Columbia.

Pls let link up.
Also, any info on accomodation will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Pls I need an accomodation around Downtown Vancouver, British Columbia.

Anybody with useful info or help on this will be greatly appreciated.
Budget is max of 800CAD.

Thanks.

Hello Ayobami2001,

This is not the slip. What you attached is a Biometric validity letter.

The slip you are to mail with your passport is the long yellowish colour slip that was given to you when you did your biometric.
Attached is a sample for your info.
Thanks

Ayobami2001:
I appreciate the feedback.

Please which of the attached pictures is the Biometrics confirmation slip to be included when dispatching ones passport to VFS?

Good day my people,
Pls I will be coming to canada before the end of the year. I will like to know if buying laptop here in Nigeria is more cheaper than buying it in canada?
Brand - Apple mac pro
Are computer gadgets cheaper in Canada than Nigeria?
Will appreciate your prompt response on this.
Thanks.

Ok boss.
Will send a message to you now

bebzo:
How do we link up , going there too

To God be the glory!



I take this opportunity to appreciate all gurus and everyone on here who keep giving their time and effort to assist in answering questions, even when many will come here to insult and accuse them falsely without any proof.


Special shout out to Frankrobbin and Qudkom for their unexplainable and unlimited assistance to make this application a success. They motivated my spirit when am about to quit and gave answers that quenched my doubts.  I am impressed by their extensive knowledge and ability to share relevant information in an understandable manner. At last, the GOLDEN MAIL (PPR!) dropped in my mailbox today.




2nd time applicant from Nigeria
VAC: Nairobi but my file was transferred to China due to Covid 19
University: University Canada West.
Programme: MBA FINANCE
Intake: Deferred to Winter 2021



Timeline for 1st Application

Date Applied: 10th December 2019
Biometrics Request: 11th December 2019
Biometrics Given: 16th December 2019 updated on my GCkey account same day
Upfront Medical: 6th December 2019
Medical Updated Passed: No
BVL dropped: 31st January 2020.
Application Refused: 2nd February 2020 though Refusal letter dropped on 3rd February 2020



Timeline for 2nd Application

Date Applied: 2 April 2020
Biometrics Request: No, since I had already done Biometric in my 1st Application
AIP: 6th August 2020
Upfront Medical: Used the same medical that was submitted in my 1st application (Since Medical will expire after 1 year)
Medical Updated Passed: 30th September 2020 (My medical was not updated until 30th Sept after sending several webform and emails. Infact I have to request for my medical report at some point to know if I had any issue with my medical)
Request for Updated LOA: 8th October 2020. Submitted the following day since I already collected my deferment letter from my school. It was acknowledged as received on my GcKey acct.
BVL/Correspondence Letter: 21st October 2020
Passport Request (PPR) and Info on submission of Passport due to Covid: 22nd October 2020




Documents Submitted for 1st Application


1. All necessary IMM forms
2. Letter of Acceptance
3. BSc degree certificate
4. Copies of travel stamps, visas to show travel history. Though I have only travel to few countries.
5. Children birth certificate
6. Marriage certificate
7. Company bank statement and reference letter


Reason for refusal:

Applicant does not appear to be sufficiently well established that the proposed study would be a reasonable expense and family ties.



Documents Submitted for 2nd Application

1. All necessary IMM forms
2. Letter of Acceptance
3. BSc degree certificate
4. Copies of travel stamps, visas to show travel history. 
5. Letter of Explanation to tackle reason for my 1st application refusal stating my companies business activities, impact within my communities etc.

I also ensured that all funds that was moved to my personal savings account in lump sum was clearly stated as purpose of School fees, feeding and accommodation.

6. All documents arranged and merged in one pdf
7. Wife and children birth certificate.
8. Children school fees payment receipt and letter from school stating that my children school fees has been paid - for 4 terms (Whole of 2020 and part of 2021)
9. Copy of my upfront medical since it was not updated to pass in my 1st application
10. My company CAC documents, and tax clearance for my 2 businesses.
12. Letter from NGO’s acknowledging my company contributions and support.
13. Certificate of trainings attended so far. Those trainings are relevant to my intended program of study.


Home Ties: I used my business as my home tie. I stated it clearly that am only going to canada to gain international business experience and exposure, that I will come back home to infuse those experience and knowledge to my business here in Nigeria. 

I used my house and other properties I have in my name and wife as home tie too. I did an asset affidavit and Asset valuation.

I also issued an employment letter to my wife, appointing her as the company director. This was done to show the Visa Officer that my business will still keep operating in my absence. 



Proof of Fund:

1. I was self-sponsored, so I showed my 2 companies bank statement.

2. Personal account

3. Reference letter from my bank for all the accounts.

4. Receipt for prepaid School Fee of CAD8k+

It was a long wait as Covid 19 set in. I had to request for my GCMs note on 3rd August 2020. It was delivered on 18th August 2020. 

From the note, I noticed my application was approved on 26th April 2020 but IRCC couldn’t give approval due to Covid 19.


For everyone still waiting, I believe the miraculous gift to all answered prayers is knocking already.

For those who have been rejected, please keep the hope, keep asking questions and continue to do the right thing.


As Frankrobbin will always say, It will end in praise !


Thanks.

PPR just dropped.

Praise God!!!!!!!

Will give detail soon.

adwal2020:
My Honourables in the house,

BVL just dropped around 4:30am Nigeria time

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Good day my bosses in the house,

Please I need an accommodation in BC,Vancouver.

Will appreciate if I can get any useful info on this.
Thanks.

Ok boss

biodunbbb:
University of British Columbia, yes it is part of the approved schools.

Do you think it's a good sign even if i haven't gotten any aip?

What is the name of your school boss?

Is it part of the DLI that have an approved Covid 19 readiness plan?

biodunbbb:
Thank you for your positivity. I am just worried that I did get AIP first.

School was meant to resume August 30th, 2020 but it got postponed to October 28th, 2020

China bro

I think most applications from Nigerian applicants was transferred to China due to Covid issues - few Nairobi staffs working on thousands of applications (My thought )

See address below:

Embassy of Canada
Visa Section
19 Dongzhimenwai Dajie
Chao Yang District
Beijing
100600, China (PRC)
Application Enquiry: https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/case-cas-eng.aspx?mission=beijing

owolabia:
Congrats. From Kenya or China ?

My Honourables in the house,

BVL just dropped around 4:30am Nigeria time

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@Luckymama, Do you remember this post?
Pls i need you to challenge this too.

atutupoyoyo2211:
Hey Guys, its been a while. I have been off for a while just to concentrate on work. By the way, i have made my Savings target. I actually hit 20k savings on the 15th of July, three and half months from when i started. I withdrew everything as cash and gave wifey to hold, so that i can start saving again. To be honest, this pandemic actually helped, cos there was no place to spend the money.

Luckymama:
Lol. Stay there and be forming voltron defender of the universe for what you don’t know. Are you aware that some of the “gurus” on this thread are actually business people? It is when you contact them outside the thread for help that they inform you there services are not for free.

He can very well have an arrangement with some immigration lawyers where he gets a cut out of whatever client he directs their way.

Somebody has been on this thread for donkey years since 2017 and is still here actively commenting because of the goodness of his heart. Lol

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@Banny2020,
Pls post all documents submitted for gurus and experienced people in the house to assist you on this. However, it always advisable to get your GCM Note to get more detail on why your app was refused. My 10cent

Banny2020:
Somebody help. Refusal details below.
How do I reapply ? What can I do? �

1) I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay. As stipulated by subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, base on your family ties in a Canada and in your country of residence.

2) I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on your personal assets and financial status.