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Ehrnie:
Hi All -

I am trying to compress/shrink/reduce my PoF. I have used the "smallpdf" website, but still the size is too large to upload into my eAPR. Any other suggestions will be highly appreciated.

Thanks.

It can be addressed to IRCC and has info like your account details- date of opening,acct number, balance as at date of issue. When requesting from your bank,ask them to include details of your tbills with them though you will still submit the tbills cert with ur app. If you have more than one acct in the bank where your tbills is, then you might have to submit all accts there. 6 months statement since most banks don't give the average balance as specified by IRCC.

deeore:


Thanks beems4cupid, really appreciate. Just for confirmation the bank certificate entails what, addressed to who and how many months statement. can I submit more than one statement.I know this issue has been treated but I don't know how to use the search engine here, it brings up a lot of stories.

You might not necessarily upload 6 months but I say,don't give them a reason to stall your app. You can actually use some app to compress the size of your documents.

Chinnie4Jesus:
Beem4cupid...So if you have tbills you fixed since January and it won't mature till sometime in July, you have the certificate of investment and the bank has also written a reference letter for you for this purpose, you will still have to put in your statement of account? This statement of account I believe should be about 6months. Won't that be too large to be uploaded?

Answers are inset your questions in bolded.

deeore:
hello all, and tanx for the response as regards the merging of files question. please I need your clarity on some issues,
1) is the 3years work experience one of the criterias for ita or 1yr work experience.i have up to 6yrs experience minus nysc,but I just want to understand that aspect properly. Minimum requirement is 1 year. You get maximum point if you have 3 years work experience
2) would only a letter of explanation suffice for reason for name change or it must be supported with a legal document. Legal documents like affidavit and newspaper publication
3) I have invested in treasury bills , ie part of my pof is invested in treasury bills, what document would I use to show proof. The tbills certificate plus statement of account to show source of funds
4) is my bank statement still required even if my pof is not in there? You still need to get a bank balance certificate to capture your account details and statement to show source of funds for your tbills
5) is the letter of explanation a formal letter? Not really, write it in anyway so far it deals with the issue

please assist as I really need to understand this aspects well

Overstaying a visa doesn't hinder your PR but you will have to get a police report for Angola since you stayed there for.more than 6months. For your activity while there,just specify travelling while filling your post ITA personal history, do not say you worked since you do not have work permit. You can't lie about staying more than 6months in Angola.
As per work experience, you can the earlier 4 years experience if it falls in the skill O, A or B under your work history. Don't complicate matters by saying you are self employed. After ITA, just state your work history, state the period you plan to quote as 'self employed: as unemployed. There is no problem.with that. All the best.

Zutlin:


Thanks for your response.

I do have proof of schooling. It's an online programme which I started in 2015. I have my student ID card, admission letter, proof of exam registration and school fees payment. As for self employed, I'm considering stating that I was into baking and supply of pastries to small outlets. I actually do make pastries. However, I didn't register any company. I don't even have bank transactions to show for it. Its just a small business which I do on my own and collect cash based on what was sold or the order placed.

As for the overstay, it shows on my passport and I guess I just have to apply like that and hope for the best. I asked earlier and someone on this platform told me since it's PR, overstay may not hinder. I'm just hoping the overstay doesn't make things difficult for me.

With this recession, babe go even auction family property to fulfil the dream ooooo after all na both of una go still spend the money. I really hope that the score does not increase ooo. Our people are really hopeful and I pray expectations are not cut short. I have been in that shoe of waiting for almost a year before I got the magical ITA , so I know how it can be .........

temitope06:


This one sef dey, didn't decline o. This one they didn't do draw for 3 weeks. But the babe family go drop POF for my acct then she don become canny wife be that.

You crack me up but try help somebody canny journey nah by marrying a non ITA/ppr babe after submission so u go sow for her family. I hope you have not declined that your ITA ooo.

temitope06:
Abeg I wan marry o, any single lady in the pool or with ITA or PPR should indicate so we get married in Canada sharply. No time to waste time. 2 is better than 1. Let's start raising a family asap. I'm serious o, no joking sturvs. No worry, I'm the perfect husband material. Single ladies holla.

Your lack of reasoning to differentiate between insult and advice on how to get more information on issues that have been repeatedly discussed shows how truly civilized you are. Ice age human

Spatz81:


No, he doesn't....but guess what? it shows how mature and educated he really is, and how uncivilized you actually are.

No need to apologize. You don't owe anyone any explanation.

40manlappy:


Sir, my post was not intended to offend or look down on @gogedda. Afterall, I am equally here to learn and do not claim any superior knowledge.

However, duplication of questions/answers is a major challenge that has been repeatedly addressed here.

The usual suggestion is that those of us who are relatively new on the thread should at least, make some effort to read the basics before asking questions that already have answers here.

Cheers.

If people take pains to use the search engine,then nobody would have to be condescending like you said.

Spatz81:


Weldone Sir, however, your first sentence would have sufficed as a response.....no need to be condescending... just saying

Your cousin can take French test as an alternative. If not,then your cousin is not ready for Canny.

phraoh:
Hi all,

A cousin wants to relocate to Canada but does not want to do the English language test.

Please is there a way the English test can be circumvented?

Cheers.

You lost 9 points in language cos of the L,R,W. You get max point if you get atleast 8.5,8.0&7.5 respectively. If you ask me,I don't think you should rewrite though. The reason your score is not higher than that is because youbhave only Bsc. Masters could have made a difference. You can actually persuade your spouse to evaluate his degrees and get a good score in IELTS. Even though he is not interested for now,he can help you actualize your dream. If he is still not interested when you get PR, he won't just land which does not affect you or the kids but would have helped to boost your scores.

t405:


Thanks a lot for the response.spouse isn't interested so it's just me and the kids for now.I have 127points for language in the pool now.is that the maximum points for language?also does that mean a rewrite might not make a significant boost?

If you take time to read the first few pages, you will have the answer to your question.

maridrug:

Thanks, is it a must to write the proficiency test?

Use xe.com

omesanni:
Hi,

I want to find out what rates does CIC use to calculate how much we have in canadian dollars? Is it cbn rate or black market rate?I don't know whether to use cbn rate, or my bank's rate or even black market rate to calculate if i meet the minimum amount for one person($12,300).

I also looked at the Bank of Canada's site to see the rate vs naira but Nigeria is not listed on their site

It does not matter whether it is a federal or local registry so far the certificate presented is recognized by Nigerian government but make sure it is genuine. When you are filling date of marriage, put the date on the certificate and not when you did the Islamic marriage. You can then write a LOE explaining your circumstance.

Mrtoke:
Hi all,

I recently got married in an Islamic marriage way but I need an official marriage certificate that can probably be used possibly for future visa purpose.
I'm considering collecting one from my local government registry but I'm bothered if embassies recognize that or it must compulsory come from federal court registry ?Please I kindly need guide from experienced individual here,thank you

It does not matter whether it is a federal or local registry so far the certificate presented is recognized by Nigerian government but make sure it is genuine.

Mrtoke:
Hi all,

I recently got married in an Islamic marriage way but I need an official marriage certificate that can probably be used possibly for future visa purpose.
I'm considering collecting one from my local government registry but I'm bothered if embassies recognize that or it must compulsory come from federal court registry ?Please I kindly need guide from experienced individual here,thank you

He can do his medicals in Abuja with one of the approved panel physicians. Let him just scan the medical sheet he will be given afterwards to you. Different hospitals is not a problem

happymumtobe:
Hello house..please is there any hospital that offers Saturday medicals or can my husband do his medical in abuja and I do mine in Lagos as he isn't available weekdays to do it together..I hope doing it at different hospital won't be a problem.thank you.

You only get points for accompanying spouse if it is a canadian experience,if you include naija experience in work history,you wont get any point yet the check list will demand for a reference letter,that is why most people move it to personal history

Chinnie4Jesus:
Hi Beem4cupid, pls can you help here cos I am a bit confused. Is there any point really associated with work history of an accompanying spouse. I thought it was just the main applicants work history that matters. The only points I noticed were from my ECA and my IELTS. I put that I have some work experience and also stated it on my personal history. I thought it ddnt matter. Are you saying they will request for reference letter for that? In other words, I should remove it from my work history? Thanks

Ask a friend in Lagos to get you the form which can be scanned to you. Do your prints and send the form, 2passport and your data page to your friend to help you process. Cheaper and faster. Alternatively,you can go through any of the police stations in Benin but it will still be sent to Lagos for processing.

ebimarian:

Thank you very much,....can I also get it in Benin city too...Lagos is very far from where I reside

If you are not a US citizen,it cannot be expedited. Check the procedure for the application on fbi website. I will advise that your mailing address should be a US address for quicker delivery. The one i processed took less than 8 weeks. If you dont have it atleast a week to due time for your submission, write a LOE and attach proof that you have applied,then you can raise a CSE as soon as you have it.

Ajujuju2:
Please house i need urgent help.

I only just found out yesterday that i need an American FBI PCC and i read t takes 12-14 weeks to get.
My question is whats my best option? FBI has a list of agents on its site, but i dont know if this is a faster better option.
Please if you hav gotten this FBI PCC please help.
Even if i use an agent can it be expedited?
Im in Nigeria now. PLEASE HELP.....

1. YES
2. I think it is better you upload the LOE like a cover letter for each of the placeholders that requires it.
3. The reference letter is okay
4. You can upload the bank certificate and your statement of account
5.Your spouse work history can be moved to personal history. You are right on track

jugzy:
Hello all,

Please I have the following questions:

1. When uploading docs for pof should I also upload other supporting documents like deed of gift, tenancy agreement, property documents tht show source of fund , LOE for pof, in the POF folder?

2. I also have some areas I want to write LOE for should I merge the LOE in a single document and give each aspect clear headings?

3. I was employed with a different NOC but I have since switched departments. I have been working in the department related to the NOC I am claiming points for, for about 6 years now. I got a reference letter detailing all the units I have worked with including the ones not related to my NOC. Is this okay pls?

4. I got my bank certificate yesterday. The bank did not include credit card balance/debt as requested by CIC. I don't have a credit card though but I was wondering if CIC will accept it. All other pieces of information requested by CIC were in the bank certificate. I also have my bank statement. Should I upload the bank certificate like that?

5. I read on the thread tht I can remove my spouses's work history and include it under personal history since I'm not claiming points for it. To do this successfully, I had to click NO when asked if he has a work history. Is this ok pls?

Please excuse my plenty questions. Kindly oblige me.

If your job functions is in marketing, your NOC is 6235.Yes, I work in a bank .

peppers:
Do you working in the bank as well?

Congrats on ITA

I got ITA in Jan but yet to submit

40manlappy:


Gbam! You have said it all

Have you gotten ITA?

To be on the safe side, it is best she does not use the bank's letterhead but a plain paper which should be notarized,then include the complimentary card. Some banks frown at staff using letterheads indiscriminately.

peppers:
Wow, y'all are the best. What I actually did is that I got a letter of introduction from HR and got my supervisor to give me a letter stating all my duties along with her complimentary card. She is also doing this thing and got scared after seeing this and said I shouldn't not use the one she signed for me again. I will show her this and be hopeful that she won't mind. I can get it notarized by a lawyer as well. Thank you very much

It is best to also get the cover letter from Hr,the type they often write when we want to apply for tourist visas. They MAY confirm that from Hr and also confirm from the supervisor too. I do not think they confirm the aupervisor's letter from Hr.
I have seen a first hand case where a junior colleague impersonated her supervisor's signature and when IRCC sent a confirmation mail, her supervisor was surprised and it took lots of begging before her supervisor replied the mail. Let us all refrain from impersonating. If you have good work relationship, getting reference letter from supervisor won't be difficult, worse case,it will be written on a plain paper which can be notarized.

40manlappy:


I totally agree with the bolded.

However, do you think that CIC could send an introduction letter written by one's supervisor to head office for confirmation?

If Gtbank Hr will not give you the letter in required format, get the fflgs:
Generic letter from Hr, Your supervisor's reference letter which should be notarized if not on the bank's letterhead, supervisor's business card, atleast 3 months payslips, employment letter if possible. Then write LOE outlying all the documents.
All these are not compulsory but just to give more credibility that you are actually an employee there. Finally, God's Mercies and Grace. All the best.

peppers:
Hello House, so I am extremely bothered about this link I just read.
http://decisions.fct-cf.gc.ca/fc-cf/decisions/en/item/223933/index.do

Please read it.

It's about a Gtbank staff, Infact 2 that were banned from Canada for 5 years because of misrepresentation.

So my question is, please is ther anyone's on this forum that worked with Gtbank that is successfully in Canada or does anyone know anyone? I am extremely bothered. The thing is the bank does not give a letter stating what we do, just our level. Please read and advise o beg you. I am confused.

My dear, you got that letter from Gtbank probably cos you are no longer in their employment. Most banks' Hr hardly give this letter in the required format. I will implore other bankers in the house to get their reference letter from their supervisors if hr will not give instead of impersonating the letter as if it was from Hr. Then add other supporting documents to prove that you are an employee.

merrymum:


I am surprised about this statement that GTB doesn't give the letter to CIC spec. I worked with GTB for almost a year and I have gotten a reference letter from HR headquarters with every single detail requested by CIC included in the letter. Who did you contact for the letter?

I kinda agree it was NOC mismatch that caused this. I am using NOC 0122 in my application as I was also an Executive Trainee in ABG (Marketing).

Sha, like I always say, I trust God fully, and I try to be careful. My faith carry heavy weight so I'm not scared by this.

I really want to appreciate the assistance of dupyshoo to every member in this forum.. Despite not having to still be on this thread, she still pops in to address a lot of issues on this forum and she has also been wonderful with pms too.
However, there is need especially for the newbies to read up before posting questions. Apart from saving time, you also become knowledgeable to help others. We are in an age where we have assess to information and means of researching these information. We cannot be expected to be fed with every information without making attempts to be informed.
All newbies, kindly do your research and ask only specific questions that has not been answered.

Why do you want to decline? U can share with the house maybe the experienced people can advise you accordingly. Don't assume score will go down cos CIC might just surprise us.

temitope06:


I've not declined but I made some errors in my profile I'm seriously thinking of declining. You can't have two ITAs on one profile at d same time. If you decline an ITA ur profile goes back into the pool then u can get another ITA if u meet any cut off of subsequent draws. I'm just scared if I decline and cut off shoots up

On your choice of NOC, 6551 will not give you any point as it is classified as semi skilled but 6314 can work provided your job functions is in line with that.

FocusedDiva:
Good day All
I have been a silent reader of this thread and I must say I have really learnt a lot.
Thanks to all the gurus here
I intend to be in the EE pool before June this year
I am about to send my credentials to Wes for evaluation and take ielts by April.
I am married with 3 kids(5,3 and 1yr)
I m 32 yrs
Bsc comp science with 7 yrs banking experience in customer service.
Hubby has hnd accountancy with 7 yrs experience with insurance company.
My question is, if I finally get PR. Can I switch to nursing as I intend to enter the pool with NOC 6551 or 6314.
My plan is to do diploma nursing for 2 yrs and write professional exam to become Registered nurse.
Is it possible and advisable cos I m entering the pool with an NOC difffent from nursing. Hope it will not count against me.
Seniors in the house should please advise.
Dupyshoo, vcole and all the gurus pls help!
Thank you.

Another alternative apart from the earlier adviced is to open a USD account, fund it via parallel market and get a debit card on the account.

Chinnie4Jesus:
My people, please I asked a question earlier but it Ddnt seem to get any attention. Please can we use our debit cards to make payments as much as CAD1500 for OINP, CAD 550 for Processing etc. I'm asking considering the fact that there are limits to how much we can spend daily. Please those that have made such payments, how did you go about it. Thanks

The only option improving your scores to atleast 400 is to rewrite your IELTS. Itbis pretty difficult getting a job in Canada from outland. Ensure that whichever NOC you decide to use is in Skill O,A or B. If you believe in the Canny dream, kindly take the IELTs again and prepare very well.

peppers:
Hello House, I must commend everyone on this forum. good job so far. congrats to everyone that has received ITA. So I need your advice, I already paid an agent prior to finding this forum and I am so pained... so I have written IELTS twice, the first was L-6.5 W-7 S-7 R-6.5 and gave me a CRS score of 362 and the second was L-8 S-7.5 W-6.5 R-6 which gave me 373. I was really upset because I prepared unlike the first one that i didnt. I thought of asking for a remark for the writing but then again, the reading is absolute and wont get me to 400. please what do you advise I do house? Also, my agent told me to apply for jobs that asides provinces, that's the only option we have except i re-write ielts and I do not have that extra cash. he said no province is opened at the moment. I am 27, single, with 5 years work experience, my NOC is in HR and Banking but I am using the 6235 to apply. Please does anyone know anybody that got this PR from getting a job whilst in Nigeria because all the ones I have seen, the caveat is to be in Canada already. Also, my POF is not complete yet, but would be by march. All advise is welcome. Thank you in advance and sorry for the long read.