Topsmamen:


Have you ordered your GCMS notes?

No I haven’t. How do I do that?
I actually had sent en email to them requesting for my visa office but received their generic automated response. That’s just about it.

Hello Family.
I’ve been very inactive on the forum for almost a year now but kept the Canadian dream alive.
Here’s my timeline (still awaiting PPR)

ITA Oct 15, 2018
AOR Nov 17, 2018
Med passed/Biometrics request 18 Dec, 2018
Biometrics completed Dec 20, 2018

CIC has been silent since then and I’m a little uncomfortable. Tried to find out my visa office but learned I won’t get a response if I’m still within the 6mth timeline which ends May 17th.
Anything I need to know?
Thanks guys.

joo2018:
That's the relationship you need to prove. Between your wife and her sister. Ignore the letter of invitation/host part, it is a generic checklist.

Okay thanks.
The part about proof that I’m a parent ish got me lost a bit. Thanks again.

joo2018:
Did you claim sibling points?

Yes, my wife’s sister.

Hi guys!
Please can someone explain what these people mean by Proof of Relationship in eAPR.
This is different from the request for marriage license/certificate (which I’ve uploaded already).
The help sign says “Proof of your relationship with your host or family member. This can include a marriage certificate, birth certificate, official document naming you as a parent or a copy of the inside back cover of the inviter’s passport showing inviter’s parents if possible”. My question is: “Relationship with whom exactly?” I’m a little confused.

Finally brethren... ITA don land after 2 years of pushing.
I’m finally at the bridge, Na to cross remain. Lol.
Thank God!

mcstan18:


439! Now 434 at these dangerous times? The Lord is your strength. Thank you for the encouragement

Thanks bro and Lol @ “dangerous times”.

You finally nailed IELTS?

GlitteringStar:



Eeya. It is well. Can your spouse be the Principal Applicant?

Madam doesn’t have masters and we’re just few months apart in age. Good thing though is that we’re still working on her ECA which should add 8 points upon completion in few weeks or more.
With that (making 442), ITA should be within reach hopefully.
Thanks sis.
How far with your end? You should have arrived Canada by now. Right?

Longest time guys and well done for the good job on the thread. I’m still awaiting ITA, was on 439 but now 434 since I clocked a year older in April.
On my side, plenty water don pass under bridge and God has been faithful. I’ve been off the thread for several months as a result but just decided to visit again today to encourage others not to give up. Keep pushing.

Kontagious abeg contact me if you see this. Would like to know how far with your end.

Have a good one guys!

Congratulations @Glitteringstar!
You deserve it. You’ve been so helpful to many on this thread and we really appreciate it.

We still dey here sha dey wait ITA sitting on 439 and watching the CIC comedy unfold.
Thanks for the encouragement and I wish you all the best.
Safe journey!

GlitteringStar:



I'm very sorry. Almost 100% now.

Aunty, pls stop this mind game o. Lol

ncmama:
Please someone help

What other utility bill/proof of address can you give when doing the UK PCC?

I use prepaid meter, I opened my bank account in school, rent agreement has my sister's name. Who else has done this?

I used my current Nig Driver’s license and the PCC was ready in a few days.

Fanyeofori:
I ve a Q dow, To follow d PNP route,
1. Do one ve to create EE profile first?
2. Will one ve to pay application fee to d province as well as CIC(EE)?

1. In most cases, yes!
2. In most cases, yes (except Prince Edward Island I guess).

Just in case anyone finds himself/herself in similar situation:
I just got my UK PCC today. As proof of address, I only had my bank statement corresponding with my address. My ECA report was sent to another address for easy delivery. So, I used my Nig Driver’s license as it also carried my current address.
This hustle MUST end in praise.

Dammie2017:
AOR Sept 16, PNP Ontario. London visa office, no Adr

Wait,!wait!! wait!!! Is that supposed to be a timeline?
See, you’ll need to first put an intro... Something like “PPR is finally here” or you fit add small Christianese like “God has done what no man can do”. U fit even use song sef, like “Come and join me sing hallelujah...”.
Secondly, you’ll start with your IELTS test results, then date of ECA report, date of ITA and AOR...and eventually PPR. You know, something like that.
Oya go back and start again using the format I gave you. Then and only then will we congratulate you appropriately. Lol

Na play I dey o. Congratulations!

Congratulations to those who aced IELTS. To those who didn’t, giving up is NOT an option in this race (except maybe you’re just trying ur luck). But for those of us who really want it, the game is not over until we win.
I also wrote IELTS thrice before hitting the needed scores but was prepared to write as many as 10 times if I had the money.
We’ll all achieve our dreams IJN.

Amakyzuu:
Good morning all. This thread has really been helpful to me since I joined in 2016. I've written my ielts and scored (LWRS-9,7.5,7.5,7). I've also applied to WES for evaluation and still waiting on my school to send my transcript. I'm single but I intend to add my spouse (Naval Officer) when I submit my application. Now my challenge is his military job. From Canada visa thread I have read so many delay (1year) cases and that is making me think twice about adding him to my application now. Is it possible we exclude his military from his application since he isn't the PA? Pls I need your thorough advice on this. Has any military officer succeeded in moving as a PA or dependant?

Make sure your wedding date actually falls after AOR before adding him.
Being totally silent on his military job may backfire if they find out. That will result in a 5 yr ban which is much longer than the 1 yr wait (which isn’t cast in stone anyway) that you’re trying to avoid.
The only other option is to apply as single if you’re in so much hurry to enter Canada. The downside of that approach will also be the long wait involved in sponsoring a spouse.
Think it through properly.

Guys, pls has anyone here successfully claimed the 15 points for having a sibling in Canada? If yes, did your birth certificate contain names of your parents?

Rangojack:
Seniors in the house please I need your advice.
I have HND and B.Eng in Elect/Elect Eng'g, should I combine the two for my WES ECA or just use one?

Evaluate either your OND+HND or BSc+OND or BSc+HND. Any of those combinations will give you the needed “2 or more degrees“ points.

Loffloff:
Please any hope for CRS 440 to get ITA between now and February?. Or should I start looking for PNP?

Which kain PNP? Pls don’t waste your money and time. ITA will reach you in a few draws.

edithokoye0096:
Dear seniors in the house,
Thank you for this thread.
I am creating my profile, gotten my ECA and IELTS, have 3 dependents but after inputting 23181 which is the POF for 4 dependents, the next page will ask if I have a relative in Canada, I chose No, no "Next" button again, I can only see "Previous" button.

House, please has anyone experienced this before?

N/B: I want to change this username, how do I create another one.

Thank you in anticipation of your response.

Are you aware CIC has just increased POF by a few hundred CAD? Maybe you should check the new amount and try again.

mcstan18:


Remember that time your parents asked you to study Medicine, Pharmacy or Law? Ehen, this is the price of that disobedience . You for don wear life jacket before you enter the pool sef.
On a more serious note, I think the scores would likely drop towards the end of the first quarter. Something tells me so. Anyhow sha, the scores suppose reach that kind 420 or less this year. Somebody shout hallelujah

My bro, I kuku have masters o and madam sef follow write IELTS but age did leg-over for me. I know it will come down with subsequent draws but was hoping to start seeing the signs with this draw.
Anyway, We dey wait na, no choice.

These CIC people are beginning to vex me. They must be smoking something. So they make us wait 3 weeks only to still invite just 2750 people again even when they have higher targeted for 2018. It’s like this talk of CIC being unpredictable is getting into their head. Na by force to be unpredictable? SMH.
It’s a little annoying though when some of us don nearly drown finish inside pool waiting for life jacket (ITA); whereas some others just enter pool and catch ITA same day even before their cloth wet. Issokay!
Anyway, Congrats to all ITA recipients; and please, I’m not beefing o. Safe journey from here on!

Tspice2015:


The requirement states for all countries stayed for a cumulative of 180days since 18th birthday, not last 10years. So if his stay in SA is after his 18th birthday, he should get a PCC.

@Ojasope1, you should the inadmissible clause on the canada.ca website for more information

Thanks a lot. I mixed it up actually. The 10yr thing doesn’t apply to PCC.
Sorry if I misled anyone with my initial post. That’s why we encourage everyone to read up for themselves.

Ojasope1:
Good day E-family

I want to ask some questions for a colleague who is worried about his past condition. When we did the calculation together, his CRS is 454 together with his spouse
The question is PCC related, his predicament goes thus:
He applied for a South African Visit Visa in 2005-2006 with his real name, his application was rejected, the first application was with his real age, He then did another passport with an increased age with different name(though were his other name and his mother maiden name as surname) and got the visa.
When he went to SA, he was convicted for fraud spent 6months in prison and deported home, When he came back 2007 he turned new leaf, went to school, took up a legit job after graduation and worked till date
He doesn't have possession of the old passports with either name
Meanwhile his finger print were taken in SA when he went to prison.
1. Would he need to get PCC from SA considering its a different name ?

2. Should he be silent about it during the application for the EE?

3 is there any stage during the EE application that he needs to send his finger print to CIC?

4. If he decide to be silent about it, would CIC know he ever live in South Africa?

Gurus, I told him all these questions are beyond my knowledge, I also a newbie just learning the rope but promised to help him ask and research, pls your contributions is needed

Thanks in anticipation.

If he’s over 29 years in age, He would not even need PCC from SA since he got back in 2007 (over 10 years already). The requirement is for countries you have visited within last 10 years or since 18th birthday, whichever is more recent.
#GoAndSinNoMore

Ladon7:
OK, can I submit for Dec or it must be 6 or 3 mnts

For Saskatchewan your pof must have been available for at least 3 months prior to application.

mosbiod:
Happy New year Folks.. see you in Canny land this year. Amen
I pray for all our heart desires come to pass..

Àmín l’órúko Jésù!

MissCee:
Hi house, ive been through the most part of this thread and not really found an answer. My dad is thinking of moving the family to canada, but we are still gathering information. I would like to find out if we can go through the EE route as he is in his mid 50's already. Is there an age limit or something like that? Are there other routes we could consider? Any help on this would be appreciated, thanks.

Your dad/Mum applying as a skilled worker at their age may be a tall order. However, there could be other ways:

1) Either of ur parents may enroll for a PhD program and you guys tag along as dependents if you’re still below 22yrs of age. An uncle of mine actually followed this route several years ago. His wife enrolled in a PhD program taking him and their children along as dependents. I don’t have much detail about their application though, I would have been more explicit.
2) Those of you (children) who are eligible for EE may apply individually and later bring the parents over as visitors or even as PRs through the Parents and Grandparents program (you may want to read further on this).
3) If ur dad has enough ‘pepper’, he can explore some PNPs designed for businessmen/investors. If nominated, he then applies directly for PR taking u guys along.
4) You could use the service of a licensed immigration lawyer (not just any agent o) for the best possible route. Unfortunately, I’m not one but there are definitely options available.

Advice to ‘newbies’:
You either read up extensively or be ready to pay someone who has read for guidance. You can’t avoid both. Most of the seniors here did a lot of reading but many of the newcomers have become ‘feeding-bottle’ applicants, asking about every single thing. Not everything posted on this thread is accurate.
You either READ or PAY.

oladoyinsola:
Wishing you all prosperous 2018 in advance!

I've been married (traditional marriage) for 9 years with 3 children. However, my wife and I just decided to go to the registry for legality a few months back. I'd like to know if the recent status of the marriage certificate can in anyway count against us during documentation for Canadian PR considering that we've actually been married for long and the certificate is just 2 months old.

It’s not a problem. What you had before marriage could pass for Common-Law Partnership (which is also recognized by CIC) since you don’t have documentation to prove it. A simple letter of explanation with evidence that you only recently married should suffice. All the best!

Congrats @GlitteringStar on ITA! Ride on sis.

Oga @Pidgin2, I initially thought u were pulling our legs here.
You speak like the average Nigerian earns N2m per month from all the illusion u painted in your posts. Let's even start with the most privileged Nigerian:
Even your president is not guaranteed good quality of life here otherwise he wouldn't be doing ordinary "routine check-ups" (not surgery o) in London with taxpayers' money. His children also school abroad, likewise that of the Senate President. Our first lady had to go search for a private hospital just to have an x-ray; thank God it wasn't an emergency.
The funniest part of that your post talked about treating borehole water "to your taste". U be chemist? Water that should be tasteless and odourless?
Talking of serviced apartments on the Island, no be bad and flooded roads person go drive pass? What we even call enjoyment here sef is very questionable.

Wait sef...What are you even doing on this thread and the EE thread if you're not planning to relocate yourself?

If na joke, pls stop am!