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wickedbandit007:
How long does IOM take to send results to IRCC?

I don't think they will attend to you that same day, but I believe you will get a closer date than what you will get online. I was there last Monday and those without appointment were asked to move to another venue; to be given appointment date manually.

Apiness111:
Hi family. Please does anyone have a working number for IOM Lagos. All 4 numbers I have are not going through.

Please does IOM Lagos attend to gate crashers with remedicals? The appointment date they gave me is clashing with something else. I've sent several emails explaining in details what is to happen that day and the urgency of it but I'm yet to get any response.

PLEASE HELP ME FAM.

It's urgent.

Ok thank you very much

MrPein:
Do what GraciousWords suggested.
Cash salary certificate + 6months SOA + LOE
If there are instances where you were paid in cash and then you paid into your account, highlight these in your SOA and comment on it in the LOE.
In the LOE, also comment that your reference letter highlights that you were paid in cash.

Gift deed

MrPein:
Hi. What did you use as POF?

Thank you for your response

They actually asked for proof of payment for my work experience.

GraciousWords:
Suggestion: cash salary certificate, LOE also include the bank statements since they asked for it specifically. And your original POF e.g. gift deed or deposit certificate or cash balance in account, whatever you used initially.....not sure if your ADR is for POF or PO employment.

Good afternoon.

I'm in a similar situation. The organization I worked, I was paid in cash and this was clearly stated in my application. I even submitted salary certificate, but I was surprised I got ADR for bank statement or payslip.

Can I resubmit the certificate and LoE?

Thanks

Use 6months payslips. If you don't have pay slips, contact the HR or the responsible person in your first company and do a salary certificate.
Please check page 1 for more details on salary certificate.[/quote]

Good evening all

PLs, anyone with medical appointments for next week,and is willing to exchange for on the 28th February ( upper week) should pm me.

Thank you

Congratulations

1cor2v9:
PPR ALERT !!!!!!!!!!

AOR: 25th Sept 2020
RPRF: 28th Nov 2020
REMED : 2nd Dec 2021 passed 10th Jan 2022
PPR: Today 1st Feb

Visa Office: Accra Office.

This seems to be good news


https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/01/modernizing-canadas-immigration-system-to-support-economic-recovery-and-improve-client-experience.html

Congratulations



LANDING GIST.
LONG READ.

So I love to read landing gist because it has a way of gingering hope in me while still in the PR process. This is me contributing my landing gist to encourage others and give hope to those that are still in the PR process. My timeline is as follows.
AOR: August 2019
1st PPR: Dec 2020
1st PPR expired: May 2021
New upfront Medicals: August 2021
2nd PPR: Oct 2021
Landing in Canada: Dec 2021

After the Euphoria of getting 1st PPR in Dec 2020, we sent our Passports to London VFS for Stamping but UK went into lockdown due to Delta Variant of Covid-19 and Passport got stuck until Feb 2021. We tried all manner of tricks but nothing seems to work, in fact some got their passport returned from London VFS without stamping. Luckily for us, our passports were stamped and returned by Feb 17, 2021, we immediately planned to move by early March but Government of Canada decides to stop all intending PR landing. Only students and COPR holders with family members already in Canada were exempted. Those were the days of AL (Authority Letter to travel)
However, trust Nigerians to always find a way around every rule, my wife told me that people in her WhatsApp group were still travelling by going through Cameroon. I was skeptical but when the pressure was becoming unbearable, I succumbed and being the primary applicant, I offered myself as the sacrificial lamb to try out the Cameroon route. It was a very costly mistake. I was prevented from boarding at Cameroon by their airport security officers who said they have orders from above to stop Nigerians who had been trouping into Cameroon to sneak into Canada from doing so. I was distraught. The airport security guys confiscated my passport and extorted me of $100 before It was released to me. I got back to my hotel in Cameroon. Book the next available flight which is Kenya Air back to Nigeria where another drama was waiting for me.

On getting to the airport to pick my boarding pass back to Nigeria, the Kenya Airways officer told me I can not fly with the Covid Test I did in Nigeria 2 days ago and that I will need to do another one in Cameroon before I can be allowed to fly. I said it is not possible since the rule says at most 72 hours Covid test is acceptable for flying. Somehow I picked my boarding pass, having been extorted of $100 yesterday, I became a VIP of some sort to the Airport security guys, so they cleared the checking for me and I found myself in the plane waiting to head back to Nigeria. Unknown to me, the Kenya Air lady had instructed her colleagues to remove my loads from the plane, then came with the same Airport security guys to get me off the plane. I almost lost it at this point but I managed to control my emotion and went back to the lady who got me off the plane. She told me that even if I succeeded in flying into Nairobi, I wont be allowed to connect my flight back to Nigeria so the wise thing to do was to do another Covid Test there in Yaounde.

I got her to change my flight to Nigeria to the next available one which was 2pm the third day after shelling out more US dollars. This means I have just one day to do the test and get the result otherwise I will miss the rescheduled flight back to Nigeria again.
By this time it was around 2am in the morning, She got me their driver to take me back to my Hotel in the heart of Yaounde and loaded me with information on where I can do my Covid Test ( Talk of being an Angel and a devil at the same time) . I had to leave the Hotel by 6am and headed to the only place where Covid Test was being done in Yaounde. I met a crowd of over 200 people there already, I refused to panic but kick into Naija survival mode, which made me one of the first 30 persons that was attended to. I was told the result will be sent to our email by close of business the next day. This will not work for me since my flight to Kenya the next day is by 2pm. I asked where the result is being process and I took a cab there to meet the officers in charge. Luckily for me, the guy speaks English so It was very easy for me to communicate to him my dilemma. He promised to help and fast tracked my result and he delivered as I got my result by 7am the next day. I quickly printed it out, and head back to the Airport again for the 3rd time in 2 days. The checks were fast and smooth even though I was still mandated to show proof of paying for another covid test to be taken in Nigeria (Nigeria Authorities order for incoming passengers as at then) and I landed back in Nigeria on a Saturday Morning, having left Nigeria on Tuesday hoping to have travelled to Canada on Wednesday. The Cameroon misadventure got me traumatized and I lost over 1M naira on plane tickets, Covid Testing, hotel bills and transportation within Yaounde City.
I got back to Nigeria and visited Wakanow to request for a refund of the ticket for the Cameroon -Canada leg booked. I lost further money again as only about 55% of the fare was refunded after 3 weeks waiting. But we moved.
May 25th 2021 came and our 1st PPR expired. It was a sad day. It was even sadder when restrictions were lifted on June 21st 2021 and we got to know that no automatic renewal of PPR but new medicals will be required to be done, meaning our IRCC profile that has been approved will now switch back to processing. At my wife’s insistence again, I agreed that the family do an upfront medical again and that proved to be a smart move. The PPR re-issuance time line is as follows.
Aug 6 2021 – Remedical for the whole family
Sep 12 2021 – Do you still want to travel mail from IRCC
Oct 19 2021 – New PPR
Nov 1 2021 – New COPR

The passports were sent to Accra on Oct 20th and in 12 days it was back with VISA and COPR. It was as if, Accra suddenly became born again. My Madam said, okay let’s go, I said calm down ma, there is no rush again, the worst is now in the past. Let’s wait till the children finish their second term in school (After all we have paid hundreds of thousands in school fees already). Base on this we purchase Lagos -Canada ticket for Dec 26th 2021. By Nov 10th or so Omicron became an issue and by Nov 28th we further learnt that some Nigeria tested positive to Omicron in Toronto, having travelled from Nigeria. Suspecting that restrictions may be put on Nigeria, we rushed to Wakanow and changed the travel date to Dec 3rd, the earliest available but lo and behold, it was a waste of money and effort. Canada slammed Nigeria with travel restriction on Dec 1st 2021.

My Madam was angry with me for wasting the whole of Nov window, we could have travelled without any restriction. I had to plead for forgiveness for my indiscretion. Later she told me her whatSapp group members are now going through Dubai, Ghana, Turkey to Canada by spending 10days in the connecting countries. The trauma of my Cameroon adventure in April was still fresh in my memory, hence I convinced her it was not an option for us. Luckily by Dec 18th 2021, the travel restriction was lifted by Canada. We rushed back to changed our flight ticket to the earliest date available- guess what it was Dec 26th our initial date. So we ended up wasting about 500K changing ticket dates back and forth. Because of official forex, myself and wifey had to booked return ticket but getting forex with the new CBN process proved to be a rocket science but fortunately for both of us we were able to get our $4K each at the last minute at official rate which more than compensated for the money lost to changing ticket date when compared to buying same at the black-market rate.
Flight with KLM was very smooth and enjoyable. Check in process was faultless in Lagos and all our luggage sailed through. We had a 7 hours layover in Amsterdam before continuing to Alberta the next day. Both flights were smooth and uneventful. The inflight food was not fantastic though but manageable.

Landed in Alberta on Dec 27th, did self check in and declaration at one of the several computer terminals, proceeded to immigration who were very courteous and friendly and in about 15 minutes, landing formalities were over. Proceeded to health Canada, where Madam and the Children were picked for Covid test. Another 20 minutes their test were over, the children not being vaccinated were given Covid home kits to repeat a 8days test. Thankfully all covid test came out negative. We took some pictures, changed a few dollars to CAD at the airport (worst rate ever @ 1 USD to 1.128 CAD but the little money changed came in very handy for some petty expenses before we were able to open bank accounts a few days later. The bank rate is a little better at 1USD to 1.258 CAD).

My wife contacted a friend on one of her numerous WhatsApp group (I on the other hand did not join any whatSapp group except Nairaland for my sanity ) who came to pick us up at the airport to our pre-booked Air BNB. In about 10 days we have settled accommodation, bank accounts, Health Cards, library Cards, and SIN Cards. Though still in Air BnB (pre-paid for 20days upfront to allow for proper settling in without pressure of moving the family about) God granted us speed and good people for assistance especially for movement. In spite of these assistance, I have spent over N100K on Uber movement to get some of the things listed above done. The trick here is that I use my Nigeria naira card for Uber movement since I have access to 200USD in a month on the card. And GTB graciously bill the Card at N382 to a CAD.
Another thing worth saying here is that if you buy your Forex from GTB like me, you will only be given $500 cash and a dollar denominated MasterCard pre-loaded with the balance of $3500. But the exchange rate when you use that master Card here is terrible @1USD TO 1.20 CAD
The cold is better experienced than imagined, at an average of -28C since we came in, it has been tough but interestingly the Children loves it. Only 1 day has been very good at -5C.

Still settling in but the little I have seen confirmed that coming to Canada is worth the wait and the hype in terms of quality of life and sanity of mind. There are many GC funded assistance for new comers, please reach out and make use of them when you come in. You will eventually give back to these agencies when you are fully settled and integrated into the society. Mentally stop converting your spending into naira, otherwise you will not do anything. Please don’t blow your POF before coming down as settling down is very expensive, if possible, bring more than the required POF, you will thank God you did.

In my opinion settling in is easier and faster for a family than a single person (though super more expensive) so if you have a serious relationship, better you make it official and come in together as it can be very lonely in winter. My prayer is that it will end in praise for all of us yet in the process. Goodluck and God’s speed. Ire o.[/quote]

Congratulations



It’s PPR guys!!

ITA: Jan 2020
AOR: 11th March 2020
Stream: FSW
1st medical: sept 2019 (in anticipation of ITA)
Remedical: 26 sept 2020
2nd remed: 26 nov 2021
Med done/passed: 13th dec/21st dec 2021
PPR: 6th jan 2021, 9:30pm
VO: Ottawa

I pray for everyone waiting that you will receive your good news this month in Jesus name, amen![/quote]

You can. I used my brother's address in Canada when I evaluated mine

maak400:
Please I want to send my credentials to WES for evaluation and I want to put my brother's address there so that they can deliver the official paper report to his house in Canada, is this a good move? Or should I just put my home address in Nigeria and have the paper report delivered to me. The reason for considering my brother's address in Canada is because the courier fee is 25 CAD for delivery to Canada compared to 85 CAD they will charge if the paper report is sent to Nigeria. Thanks.

I'm yet to receive the gcms note I applied for in mid August. Is it normal for gcms note to take this long?

Okay. It was masters I evaluated, and I only use etx for delivery.

No not at all. The verification fee is on the school website and I've been calling both the numbers on the school website and WES directly. I also learnt the verification charges is for undergraduate transcript only[/quote]

This is surprising to hear. When I applied for my transcript at NOUN last year, I only paid 25k and I didn't pay for verification and it was verified within 24 hours. My evaluation was completed within 6 weeks. Are you sure someone is not trying to extort you?

Note: I did everything online, I didn't contact anybody





Good evening all, please I'll like your advice on something I've been trying to resolve for months but their seems to be no heads way with so many back and forth.

Sometimes in July I used ETX delivery to get my transcript requested and delivered to WES from NOUN. The transcript was delivered on the 25th of Aug 2021 and I got a mail from WES that a verification mail has been sent to my school. I didn't know I had to pay additional 15k before they can respond to the verification mail.

However, I later found out which I paid but ever since when I call the school's customer service they keep saying they did not get a mail from WES in my request and WES is insisting a mail was sent. This tuesday I got another mail that they've sent another verification mail. I called back and I got the same response that they're yet to get a mail in my favor.

Please kindly advice on what steps I can take to rectify this challenge as it has taken months with no solution in sight.

I look forward to your kind response as always, God bless[/quote]

Check 'snap it' . Their office is at 5 Oni street ( the road behind/ beside prestige hotel) of Ihama road. G.R.A.. I took mine there.

Thanks, they’re not in benin.

Please can anyone help out with good professional studios in benin for digital photos according to IRCC’s specifications?

Thanks[/quote]

Yes, they do accept statement of result

Horlaarsco:
Can i upload statement of result for wes after sending transcripts

Happy New Month. It's our month of PPR,COPR and ITA in Jesus name amen.

Log into your account and check if there's any changes. I just saw a post from an Egyptian whose saw ' decision made' in his account without getting any notification.

DooLiz:
Wow, my ITA too is December 2019. I pray they reach us here soon.

I tried uploading the screen shot, but isn't working. One got his ITA in December 2019, while the other June 2019

DooLiz:
You saw this information where?

In an express entry group on Facebook

DooLiz:
You saw this information where?

It seems IRCC has started issuing PPR and COPR to FSW-OUTLANDERS. I have seen two indians testify today

The document you mentioned was issued in March and the suspension period was for 90 days, which expired in May. There is a probability it was extended by another 90 days which will ellipse at the end of August. Now that Canada borders are opening gradually,let see what happens in weeks to come.

Lagbaja88:
they stopped . A document from may 2021 or so from the minister of immigrations office said they should stop as there were over 300 cases of people trying to get into Canada or got in despite travel restrictions for pr

There might be fsw draw this month or next and ppr will start coming in trickles as from next month

Keep hope alive

nymphomaniac:
Shey make we still put mind for FSW draw? I am tired.

Congratulations

PanicButton:
Just received my GCMS note.

Eligibility: Passed.
Medicals: Passed.
Criminality: Passed.
Final: Approved.

Finally. It's been a long wait. It is safe to say that I'd be awaiting my ppr once the 'dust' settles.
AOR: February 2020
Primary office: Ottawa.
Secondary office: Lagos

Your transcript most be sent by the institution you graduated from and untampered with.

Oncanada:
Please can someone reply me on this?

Are you inland or outlander?

odeku55:
Mine was November 5th 2020, I call them every month and order gcms once in 3 months. Last time I called was last tuesday and they told me everything has been passed. Just waiting for an officer to finalize it. So I ordered another gcms note, my 3rd.

Mine was in November. The last time I got update was in January. About two months ago, I got a generic message telling me covid has affected processing of the applications. The waiting is something else

DFreeze:
Hello, anyone here who received AOR on 31/12/2020 or similar timeframes, any update on your application yet? have not still heard a word from IRCC other than that my medical test was positive. Folks, any suggestions or advise will be highly appreciated. God bless.

buchhogonzalez:
She’s my blood sister.

Is she a permanent resident or a Canadian citizen? If she is not one of the above,you can't claim point

nowhere:
Uncle is sibling when things rough Jor.

If they now check his uncle details,and there is no mention of his name when his uncle filed for permanent resident. This can backfire

Tipzey:
Pls anyone who had evaluated results from NOUN ? How do you know if your transcript has been sent? How long does it take to get to Wes? Thanks.

I did MSc with NOUN and I evaluated the transcript with WES. It took about a month for the transcript to be delivered to Wes, although it was during the lockdown last year and I used etx as a delivery agent. Once they receive your transcript, you will receive a verification mail and your portal will change from pending to processing.

Go back to Noun transcript request form and check under supporting documents, there is a provision for it.




Hi everyone! Pls has anyone requested for Wes transcript evaluation from NOUN. How do you attach the academic records form downloaded from Wes page during registration, seeing that transcript is usually requested online from NOUN. Has anyone done this before? Kindly help me with your suggestion. Thanks[/quote]