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Fram:
Hello Guys. So my application was approved today but there’s no approval letter from CIC. Only the counter foil document number.
So I need advise

Congrats

yemupz:
I don't think that's for sure, these guys are becoming more confusing. I received a CIC email message from LDNIMMIGRATION@international.gc.ca which is the London office, I was sure that my application is processed in London until I see that the email signature shows

Immigration Section – Section de l’immigration
4 Anifowoshe Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Lagos.immigration@international.gc.ca
www.nigeria.gc.ca

Anybody experienced this before?

Well I guess some of our files might have been transferred to Lagos! First time I sent message to London CIC in Sept during fall resumption they replied that they re working on it. My last email was replied by Lagos CIC.... July 14th applicant.

abiriba:
Hello Friends,
Please how can I track a parcel that was sent to WES in October through NIPOST speed post?
WES is yet to receive it.
Kindly suggest.
Regards.

Stop using them again if you re seriously in a rush, use the private courier coys, the differentials isn't more than 4K max, bt you ll have peace of mind. Bt NIPOST use delay tactics and you gonna think your package has left Nigeria whereas it's still here after a week even when you track it. Moreover the slip you were given ought have the tracking number.

MeinKampf:
I graduated 2008. I'm 34yrs and single.
I explained why I didn't go to western Europe for the course as the focus in Europe is always on Engineering management as against Industrial Engineering part while the course isn't available at post graduate level in Australia.
If not for the money involved, I think I should opt for Judicial Review.

Sorry about your delay bro! Don't waste time trying to pass through a judicial review. Moreover a win isn't feasible if this is your first application. Based on recent development, apply for your gcms notes and try paper route if your last was online. You might just get an approval within 10wks.

042viber12:
Did anybody apply on the 12th of July...asking cos on Thursday..a friend of mine who applied on the 12th of July got his approval on Thursday .....online route

I submitted my application on the 14th of July with biometrics completed on the 16th of July. Ever since no show ohhh bro. Not even eligibility review sef.

blet:
I was asking to know WHEN, I'm not saying I would apply for it now. That's why I'm asking to know when its safe to apply for the notes.

Well you can't facilitate anything, that's just a logical advise to those whose application has long exceeded normal processing time plenty plenty. We don't need to start abusing a trick again cus it worked. Probably the day your application is 15wks, but you might even have your visa before then. Just keep being optimistic.

makano:
Ok. You will need to wait for the processing time for Nigeria which is 15 weeks, if you dont get any response 15 weeks from the time you applied, then you can send them a message through the Webform or through mails. So as a matter of fact, its not safe disturbing them now, cos if you do they will see u as a desperado which can actually facilitate ur refusal. So take a chill pee and Wait for the next 15 weeks(Processing Time) and if u dont get any response, then do what I have mentioned earlier. Peace

This Makano guy funny die. Lmao, I can see you exhibiting a form of defense mechanism which is Displacement even frm a distance. You also trying hard to control your annoyance with CIC at the same time proffer solutions to pple problems here but make the later no JUST VEX YOU SHA with Nursery 4 ?s. We May, June and July family don suffer small ohh. By the way, you asked the OP to take a "chilled pee". What does it tastes like if chilled? If I may ask. Then go wait another 13weeks befr writing them or request for anything. @blet it's not advisable to write till your processing time lapses, learn and relax. You might get lucky and even have your TRV befr 10wks sef.

Only God can help me ohh, today starts the 17th week of my application and I wrote London CIC office last night but today Lagos CIC replied. Still under active processing, why can't they just make a decision once and for all. My school gave me an ultimatum to confirm my seat for winter 2nd of November. I don't even know what or how to write my school regarding all this BS. Cus its my 2nd deferral

Any advice!!!
Or should I just close my eyes and forget this TRV application.

Lotusboi:
*LONG POST***

First Application
Submitted: 4th April
Biometrics: 5th April
Delayed: 29th May
Reason: Purpose of visit, insufficient fund to pay fees without working in Canada.

Second Application: 13th June
Biometrics: 22nd June
Medical mail: 22nd October
Medicals done: 5th Nov (IOM Abuja)
Uploaded: 7th Nov
Approval/PPR: 8th Nov

Submitted Docs:
SOP
School admission letter (Carleton University, MEng Mechanical Engineering)
Financial Documents: Bank Statement (First Application had just a balance of 1 million, this second application had a balance of 11 million).
Treasury Bills, Shares, Properties were also submitted.
Graduated 2017. Just completed NYSC last month
During this second application, I ordered gcms for my first app, saw the reason stated by the VO (go through my timeline to see this), but I had already submitted my application so there was nothing I could do. I wanted to resume this Fall.
Towards the middle of August I sent out a lot of CSE containing my school fees receipt and also seeking for an expeditious review of my app. I didn’t get any responses immediately apart from the regular generic responses which came after like a week. I ordered gcms again and it came after 20 days. I found out my app was stuck because of an error in collecting data from New Zealand. Shortly after this I started receiving mails that my tuition receipt has been received.
My review of eligibility didn’t change throughout.
I sent a new admission letter from fall to Winter. Reception was confirmed. I stopped worrying. I looked at goingforward and admired her for being pious. I remembered my God.
I started doing early morning special prayers concerning this visa. This was in October. I partook of a 3 days dry fast in my church. 2 weeks later I received my medical mail. IOM was fully booked but God’s favour located me once more. I did the medicals and got my PPR yesterday.
What I did differently in this second application was I involved God.
Prayers do work and never ever relent. God will deliver unto those expectant of their visas in Jesus name.
I want to also thank Jeremy and Frank for taking their time out to reply my questions and advise me. God bless you both. See you all in Maple � Land.

Ps. If you’re interested in the prayer points I used to pray send me a pm and I’ll send them to you. God bless

Congrats Lotusboi

Aneeta133:
Happy new month everyone and to all june/july/August applicant this month sha bring us good news IJN,

AMEN

Paul4canada:
Good Day,
I am a silent read without a Nairaland account, recently created one today.
After waiting since 23/05/2018, I sent an email to CIC London on Friday, it come to my surprise that my application was update today with a correspondence letter stating [b]PURPOSE OF VISIT [/b]ALONE.
My question is that since they knew my application will be refused after 5 months and 7 days why take forever to make such decision.
Its so sad that i missed the September 2018 intake for my plan B program in Ireland.
My colleagues are in school already (Dublin).
Where do I start from again.
I confused if to reapply or consider Ireland.
Its unfair oooo.
Am just sad because they wasted my precious time.

Sorry about your delay @Paul4Canada. You can reapply again after getting your gcms notes. It doesn't stop you from applying to Ireland schools cus they run recursive admissions. A good choice though but you must start early. I doubt if the process too is faster than Canadas'. Theirs take 1-3months. But make sure you apply online to Canada so they don't hold you back for any reason. God is your strength, we also here waiting for ours. God's Willn it shall end in praise.

#PrayerMode.

Linzo:
Abeg you do not insult me OK, how are my misleading people? That all you can comment is order for gcms only? If you may know I have help ten's of persons in this thread in their application. Even when I will recommend applicant for gcms I will deal with the refusal ground first and thereafter recommend for the order for gcms.
I don't just see an applicant who got refusal and all I will comment is " order for gcms " Very bad

Bro! Hummmm, I understand your point about this gcms thing. This is simply overemphasized and it seems like conformity to you but truth be told, a month is a long time but it is a logical path if you choose to pay the $5, it's optional like the gurus have advised on this thread. Just like everything is based on God, hardwork and luck anyone denied should decide if they need it or not but don't speak with so much confidence that it's unnecessary. My own advise if you know you re interested in reapplying after a delay, order yours immediately while you in the process of packaging a second application(which could actually lag the same period you await your gcms notes), at the snap of your fingers 30 days is over.

GCMS is an opportunity for anyone ohh my brother, take advantage of it. At US embassy we get vexed

"Bro I was the denied today ohh, that small girl, that black American girl, haaa the one on counter 4, that guy and blah blah was just typing, asked me another question and kept typing, typing, typing then he or she said sorry we can not grant you a US visa at the moment kindly reapply at some other time when your situation has changed". Then one get the blue paper with vague reasons that can't even point one in the right direction. Abi na because i no greet him or her well, or cus I stammered and didn't align my tie well. So brothers and sisters that blue paper is the same white note of refusal people get via email or with returned passport, it's so generic, but the gcms is what the American VOs type, type and you will never see and they use that against you the next time one re-apply with the truth and lies that lies there-in.


Be knowledgeable, take advantage, learn and get better. It's not about who is right or wrong.

God bless this TRV FAMILY

goingforward:
Hello Nairalanders,

I want to encourage you with Esther 6 vs 1-3. ''On that night the king could not sleep. And he gave orders to bring the book of memorable deeds, the chronicles, and they were read before the king.''.

I decree that a book of remembrance is opened upon our Canada visa applications this morning.

For each and every person who's timeline has elapsed and it seems that we have been forgotten, that the visa officers responsible for our applications will lose sleep until they have attended to and until our applications are favored, and our approvals are granted in the mighty name of Jesus.

vs 3, ''And the king said, “What honor or distinction has been bestowed on Mordecai for this?” The king’s young men who attended him said, “Nothing has been done for him.”

I decree that our applications right from this moment begin to receive priority and that the entire host of heaven begins to fast track it in the mighty name of Jesus.

Just as the King lost sleep until Mordecai was rewarded, as we have prayed, fasted, waited on God, I hereby decree by the power invested in me as a daughter of the most high God, that all the visa officers and staff responsible for all applications that have exceeded processing times begin to lose sleep until we are favored in the mighty name of Jesus. They will all not rest until they have done the will of God concerning our applications in Jesus name.

..... and the house shouts a thunderous AMEN!!!.

Have a miracle-filled week in Jesus name. Amen.

goingforward.

Amin!

henricson:
Yes oh... I just picked it up now. You wouldn't believe that application was handled by Nairobi. I still can't believe that they approved my visa, this is just God's favor. The people are even so stingy with pgwp time. Infact visa started counting from October 11th day of approval and end Nov 30 next year. But I ma shine in canny, the time ain't a thing.
For September and October applicants, it appears that them Nairobi angels are handling your applications just pray for God's favor in the sight of the VO.

Frankrobbn, you're in my prayers.
I think I will send a cse to Lagos cause I am yet to get introduction letter.

Wow! Everything na G.O.D, keeping faith of a mustard seed that could move mountains.

Austinpee4:
I couldn't agree more. Very valid point bro. The GCMS file note is the officer's report on the conclusion of the application and actually not meant to be written as to the applicant. It is for their records and hence will be well detailed than the letter of refusal given to the applicant. Thankfully, applicants can access the GCMS note through the access of information act which eventually would help one prepare better and tackle reason(s) for a previous refusal.

The generic letter of refusal is vague and would not give the full underlying reasons for a refusal.

From an experience here:

Applicant was refused for 1.purpose of visit 2. Travel history 3.All reasons for insufficient funds.

GCMS note: PA had travel to Canada once for visit and overstayed by a single day( reason for purpose of visit and travel history), Source of funds not provided(reason for insufficient funds). The officer doubted the genuineness of funds available.

In this case above, one would think it's the program of study or question why travel history is ticked when there is extensive travel or that funds were not sufficient and would proceed to add more money to the account. The applicant could surmise these without the note and reapply and the application would have resulted to yet another refusal. The GCMS note helped. Reason for overstaying was explained and evidence was included. Business contract execution documents were also included to show how funds were gotten. Reapplication was approved. These and many more are some of the reasons the GCMS note is encouraged.

Thanks for shedding light on this ��

jnyuwa02:
Ralph Goodale, MP
to me
9 hours ago

Dear Jeremy - I spoke to IRCC regarding your study permit application. Standard processing time is 14 weeks. This means 80% of routine applications are completed within that time frame, while 20% can take longer or like yours, a lot longer.

The file is actively in progress. Biometrics have been received, medical passed and the support letter received from your university has been added to the application. Sorry, we do not have the authority to appeal to IRCC to expedite your application. Hope this information is helpful.

Sincerely,
Hon. Ralph Goodale
Office of the Hon. Ralph Goodale, MP
Regina-Wascana

@Jnyuwa02 Just keep your fingers crossed. God is great and he will do it. You can only get an approval trust me! They ve got no option. And also pray more to possess your possession. This letter says a lot already. The heights that you destined for can only be delayed but it cannot be changed.

MP office said they don't have the authority � Oda!

042viber12:
I am just waiting for a July applicant to tell me he or she has gotten a reply

July 14th Submission
July 16th Biometrics

Still on background check

Now in 13th week of application. Maybe a visit to the mountain would bring home a medical request. Then another visit would bring an approval.

AloneTK:
Go through all my post on NL, you won't find me insulting people neither will u see any of my posts where I've claimed to know what I do to know. I am. Not an expert on visa application related issues
The guy said he was denied visa before, he never said he was denied entry. These are two different things. And if you care to check visa application forms very well, they do ask if :
1. You have ever been denied visa before
2. If you have ever been denied entry before.

The above is clearly spelt out. And Apologies to you if you felt I misinformed the OP. I did not
however, if the applicant was asked if he has ever been denied visa OR entry, he'd have to give a honest answer. That's because of the "OR"
i hope that clears the issue bro

Well you need not see what I said as an insult to you cus it's not. That part of the application form is very dicey. Cus there is one about visa and admittance into Canada then another for other countries too, if one reads btw the lines then reasons if the later applies. Safest answer is YES then explain whatever the situation was. Either at POE or embassy. You ve just cleared the issue bro.

MeinKampf:
Funny we are birthday mates

Happy Birthday to the 2 both of YOU... lol
LLNP

henricson:
January is winter program bro. You're correct about fall being September though.

Lol... noted, don't mind me. I dey mix Yankee application with Canada own. January is start of Spring semester for US study visa.

kemmyk:
Good afternoon here.....plss is urgent...i nid to knw something, i was just given admission into 2 colleges in canada for (fall academic section) which is in January.... And visa processing takes more than 3months so i here...now the schools gave me deadlines to pay my tuition fees( though am picking one school)..... The problem now is should i go ahead and make my payment or defer the admission.... And even if am to defer do i still need to pay the fees in order to secure the admission down

Fall semester was Aug/September and Winter semester is January/Feb. "You said Fall which is in January" was that your own mistake or the schools'
What's the name of the school, DLI and deposit deadline? Scammers could take your money if one chooses to remain a novice. I know someone who just got schooled loosing a few hundreds of thousands.

Give more details for proper advise.

yemiteantho:
Hello people! Please i need assistance about an issue.
I went for my F1 student visa interview yesterday in Abuja; everything went well thanks to this forum.
The VO approved my visa and told me to have a nice study at the US. She handed me the white paper with the information on how to collect my passport and another small paper which stated congratulation on being approved F1 visa to US. The paper contained information on what to take along to the US when travelling.
To mt surprise, I checked my status and it has been showing administrative processing. Only for me to check it now and I saw REFUSED.
Please does anybody know what is wrong?
Thanks.

Heyaa sorry about that. Haaa that's a big deal oh. Don't know if you can appeal or not but you need to know the exact reasons for subsequent denial. Cus the white paper is 90% approval except if they noticed some discrepancies on your document during administrative processing which includes putting the counterfoil on your passport, they also put you in their database for admissibility to the US. Was your SOA or any other docs held from you So go back to the supposed visa pickup center and if negative go to the embassy and complain, open your mouth and claim your POSSESSION if you get the chance for a dialogue with any consular representative.

And also PRAY HARD, I mean seriously well, God can still overturn tables for you and it would be termed 'A GLITCH' make hin no be say those birdmen and birdwomen don hear the good news.

I'm certain 95% of those handed white paper got their visas on passport so why should your case be different.

Tosan28:
Lol! Was surprised too. May it take them that short to approve my visa the next time I apply �

Amen! just keep faith and reload your cannons. All the best.

AloneTK:
"Visa Denial" is different from being "Denied Entry". If you were turned back at the point of entry, then you can click yes. But if it was only your visa application that was refused, I do not think that could count as being denied entry

Please do not give any wrong information on this thread. Oga biko, na God I use take beg you. Have you read that part of the form very well, it has a, b, c. (been rejected visa, or denied entry). Don't redefine it cus it is clear to understand. Once you paid for visa and went for interview at any country's embassy but you were denied! That part affects you and you expected to state it clearly even if you don't know the reasons behind your denial. They re waiting patiently for that part and VOs just need you to lie and bye bye to your application and visa fee. So state every country. Even for US visa once you lie, it is finished. Cus the can see everything on their screen especially for it's still the same passport no:.

I have seen a VOs screen from a movie before, my dears it is full and filled with information. Much more that that of a bank teller. A lot of your profile/information pops up once your passport no:. is entered on their systems.

jandj:
Mr "I sabi" , Mr "Smart" your first paragraph was not needed atall.. it's still very early. If you don't have any good words for the applicant, it's better you just don't comment. After all, you were not mentioned. gosh!!!

I don't know what's wrong with you guys that try to nitpick others over their words, it doesn't make any sense atall. I see him explaining skewness of our applications and it's subsequent effects cus that what a lot of us had pondered on at some point before submission. Moreover his observation is faultless. You too could have ignored whatever he also said if you can't help but use those words of yours. Not to further flex some muscles. If it'd come to banters or trade of words now, this thread could loose it relevance. We should learn to use some euphemisms when correcting others here and simply not misbehave or misyarn under the veil of a digital room. Remb respect begets respect biko and we should all stay far away from all this bad energy.

Tosan28:
Good morning. I have been a silent reader here for a while now .
I submitted my application for a pgd program (Humber college winter 2019)
Online 24th of September
Biometrics: 26th of September
Refused study permit: 5th of October

Attached letter of refusal. I plan on re applying. I guess it's because i did not pay my tuition fee. It's a 2 years program.

This refusal is something else ohh. Just 9days to say NO... But all is well, try to get your gcms notes, take a chill pill and restrategize.

Naijaforeigner:
It is well bro. You will definitely get your Uk visa cos the process is straight forward. Downside is there is no automatic staying back like you have in Canada except God gives you a job and the company decides to sponsor you.

But please let me appeal to you to reapply one more time for Canada. The same SOA you will use for Uk is the same account you will use for Canada. Most masters in Uk schools go for at least £9000 and maintenance funds of at least £ £9,125 (almost same amount you will use for Canada). I suggest you Defer your Canada Admision and also apply for Uk MSc (it is free). I did same thing.

All you will need do this time is do online for Canada so that your passport is still with you to enable you apply for Uk. You can apply for Uk about 3 weeks before resumption (you will do priority application). Even after paying your deposit fees to any Uk school you can collect your money back when your Canada visa is out.

Trust me, even though Canada visa process is tiring, I kid you not bro, The peace of mind you have knowing you can stay back to work is everything. Imagine staying in UK for 4 years and I still could not stay back? If I had done my BA in Canada, I am so sure I would have nearly gotten my PR by now.

My opinion is there is no point spending about 4m and above in any foreign country for studies and not stay back to get that foreign work experience.

Long story short, you can kill 2 birds with one stone. Think about it.

Your advise to him is lovely. But IMO, as suggested he should try Canada once again, (online route) this time and Ireland instead of the U.K. Better prospects of staying back to work after graduation. That's my own Plan C, only downside is you need to have your cash handy for this country.

Ezriela:
Hmmnn I hope and pray this will end soon. Very soon our green passport will be respected and Nigerians will be accorded with so much respect all over the world.

I pray ooh.. if I hear, we are planets apart from that. With all that's going on at the moment. Ayi Kwei Armah said the 'Beautiful Ones are Not Yet Born' That is our current case here for Naija. Our bum is before the whole world to see and that's why international image is in retro. You just have to find a way for you, get there and proof yourself that you up to a lot of good.


God bless all TRV hopefuls

Uzee24:
Congrats Chief.

This Visa race can be likened to the biblical rapture, where some people are swept up to heaven while others are left behind(literally...)

At the end, determination and persistence remains the key. If U dont mind, I would like to send you a pm. Would want to get a second opinion on my SOP since I was slammed with a refusal based on purpose of visit and home ties.

Pls don't use that biblical allusion for comparisons. It's too harsh Biko, I know it's literal but we live by faith and our case is not cold nor left by God but a mere VO. Revelations ddnt depict so much HOPE for the left afters bt we got that here that's why the race is still on for someone like you just about to refire. It's is well for this STUDY-PACK FAMILY


Trying to close my eyes to my application but it's getting harder by the day.

henricson:
I'm Henricson, the guy that always asked so many questions on part 14. I want to appreciate frankboh, jnjuwa, lagos2canna, infact everybody. You guys are too much.

School: Humber college
Program: Post graduate certificate
Course: Project management
Online application submitted on September 12, 2018
Biometrics done on September 21st, 2018
Medicals passed October 10, 2018
Passport request October 11, 2018.

My application status is still on background check.

Documents submitted:
All cic documents
SOP 2 and half pages
Birth certificate
Resume
SSCE certificate
NYSC
Statement of results for bsc in banking and finance, and MBA. Original certificate still in process. Bsc was 2008, MBA 2012
Transcript for bsc, just sent that of MBA the day before yesterday.
Proof of finance: My dad's acct of a little over 3m, pension statement of almost 5m & sponsorship letter, My uncle who is a citizen and co sponsor just attached his employment letter showing how much he earns (no acct statement or fund transfer, he works for government of Nunavut though), citizenship certificate and sponsorship letter.
First semester School fees receipt (8,095.50 cad) and invoice
I had treasury bills of 1.1m and also pension of 400k plus, didn't submit SOA.
Employment letter, no letter of introduction from company
Company ID
Up front medical done on July 31, 2018
Police report done August 15, 2018

I had no landed properties document though I am a first son to my dad, but his houses have no full documentation which I didn't have the time to purse.

I decided to put my full details for those who still doubt it's impossible for post graduate diplomas or certificate applications to get approval. Funny enough I even have a masters. And I'm 31
Secondly, I work in customer care telecommunications, and stated in my sop that I wish to change career path to project management to avail myself with abounding project management jobs in telecommunication. So career path change is possible.
Lastly, based on what I have seen here I wouldn't say I have strong home ties, I just stated in sop that I needed to better myself as a first son to be able to take care of my parents and 4 other siblings.

If my application was disserted here, truth is I would be told not a tight application . But I did my best based on what little I had available and relied on God to perfect everything, and I strongly believed... Thank you Jesus. I wouldn't lie I didn't fast and pray, but I prayed fervently.

I just did a implant hardware removal surgery for a tibia fracture I had in an automobile accident last year. Have to walk with crutches for at least 3-6weeks until holes left by screws have healed considerably, but that won't stop me from bursting into vfs on Monday.

BTW... For those who have done ppr, hope I can get my passport back before Friday on 26/10/2018 as I'm to resume work on Sunday being 28/10/2018.

Please forgive my long epistle, I'm so happy.
For all trv hopefuls, don't give up. I'm a living testimony.

Congrats bro... So happy for you.
God truly has his ways, your application was darn fast. As you said, your profile might have been termed 'Not so airtight' cus of the small millions and factors but God did it. Also sorry abt your accident may the Lord perfect his healing over you but don't protect that leg you had the surgery on. Work that leg, walk with it very well and you would be happy you did.


Peace.

Tobbyboy17:
Clear road and let the testimony role in.
I wanna use this opportunity to appreciate God for his faithfulness over my application. Also kudos to you guys for the wonderful info I got here.

I applied for study permit online, below are the stages/steps I went through.

Applied: june 16
Biometric: June 25
Eligibility review started: august 8
Medical request: Sept 25
Medical done: sept 27
Medical passed: Oct 1st
Passport request : Oct 2
Passport submitted: Oct 5
Correspondence letter: Oct 9.

Already deferred my admission to winter. M.sc McGill university.


1. I was scared because I used my phone to scan most of my documents and some documents are not clear enough.
2. I didn't put my payslip ( only Id card and employment letter).
3. My application was processed in Lagos office.


Anyone heading to Montreal by December let's link up.

Congrats Oluwatobi

rebeccausoro:
Like others have said, I'll advise you to withdraw this email and send another one, devoid of unforgivable grammatical infelicities. You can blame the first one on auto-correct or anything else. If you allow this to go, you may even have unwittingly defended the Visa Officers' delay in issuing Visas to Nigerians as they will argue that many applicants do not meet the minimum English language requirements.

Nawa ohhh.
He only failed to review his writeup properly. Every letter, SOP, e.t.c is like a sculpture (work of art), a sculptor comes back to polish and shine it everyday not because it's not good enough, but simply cus it deserves to be super, so go through whatever over again to catch those words you improvised. We all make mistakes and there is an app called Grammarly, a free writing assistant you might find useful. Mind you no one here is bashing you for writing a letter riddled with grammatical errors but for putting it out like that you. Simply imploring you to do better cus of another time. This kind leaves a perception. No matter what.