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giftyyrealties:
Hello

Please I will like to ask if you did the Covid test before traveling as I will be traveling soon.

Be fully vaccinated and travel with your card.

LANDING GIST

Short landing gist my people, so I travelled from Ibadan to Lagos on the 5th of August and got to the airport around 10:30 am.

The first immigration officer checked my passport and told me to get in. Then I went to the EgyptAir counter. The immigration officer checked all my documents and all, scanned them and told me to go weigh my bags. A woman(another immigration officer) coordinating helped me with my bags( I gave her small money after sha).
My bags were on point, with no excess luggage or whatever. After I was issued my boarding pass to Cairo and from Cairo to Toronto.

We took off by 3:00 pm WAT and got to Cairo around 10-11 EEST, the layover was for five hours and we took off from Cairo to Toronto by 2:30 am EEST.

The food on both planes is kind of meh… Manageable and somewhat Ok.

We finally got to Toronto by 7:20 am EDT.
Now, this was the test of faith part, the queue was sooo long, I thought I will die from standing, later, they told all of us with a study visa to come to another place. We stayed there and queued there. That’s how another female immigration officer came to collect all our letters of introduction, then we were asked to sit down.
Omo, na me first get to the seat.

It was very easy, they just called our names, confirmed our date of birth and viola, I was given the study permit. They didn’t even check other documents.

The process was smooth and no hiccups whatever, but Canada is far sha.

EgyptAir broke my medium luggage at the lower side ooo, I have sha asked for compensation. Hopefully, they reply me soon.

Toronto is beautiful and quite hot now.

Ps: Just take all your documents and relax, nothing to really stress about. Having the right documents will make the process as smooth as silk for you.

The journey is worth it guys, for those waiting, I believe you will get it soon.
I appreciate all the info I have gotten here since DAY 1. Blessings to all the legends!!!

Ikem79:
Hello house and greetings to all the gurus, I am a silent member and I joined nairaland sometime around November/ December 2021 after I received my acceptance letter from NBCC. I read through thread 18,19, 20… and I leant so many things. I contacted Makanoglabal on the thread who assisted me with an outstanding SOP and vital information that assisted me in my application. He encouraged me even when I thought it can’t be possible. He was always ready to answer my numerous questions even those that are absurd. I just want to say thank you for your support and help throughout my application journey. Words cannot express how grateful I am. I also want to appreciate the house for all its wonderful and constructive contributions. WHAT GOD CAN NOT DO DOES NOT EXIST

My timeline
On-line application 25th March 2022
Biometrics April 19th 2022
Upfront Medical April 20th 2022
Medical Uploaded May 19th 2022
Eligibility ongoing
Application processing ongoing
Correspondence letter July 13th 2022
passport request. July 13th 2022

Congratulations !!! Such good news

Chiziteremary:
Good morning all,

Guys ITS PPPPRRRRRRR o for me. Today is the last day of our mid year 10 days fast in NSPPD and RCCG and God decided to show me mercy. Pls celebrate God with me o

congrats sis, such good news ...

It TRULY SADDENS my heart that there are actually people here that have gotten their PPR around May and June and refused to share their timeline or success story.

And before they got that PPR, they were around this place asking questions daily, people answering them, people giving them reassurances and all.

But after getting that visa, nothing again.

This is really bad. The little you can do after successfully getting a visa especially if this platform was a big part of your success story is to share your timelines. Others can learn from it and the forum can keep going.


I hate excuses like I forgot or at my time or whatever, when you were on the hot seat, rushing to send mails to VOs and MPs, seeking for advise, you absolutely had no excuses and took from anybody that could help you. Writing a timeline shouldn't actually take you more than 10 minutes of your time.

Abeg let’s do the right thing, thanks.

greeners222:
Please what airline is cheaper and I won't need transit visit. I want to buy my ticket to Toronto. I want to travel August ending. I have been having problem with US transit visa and all. How do I get to Toronto with cheap flight please

EgyptAir

llionaire:
Hello guys, please is it better I send my passport to Abuja or Lagos? I live in Lagos and my biometrics was done in lagos but I mistakenly paid transmission fee to VFS. Should I just send to Lagos and request a refund?

Just send it to Abuja straight away. It’s even faster. You’ll get it within a week

Sand4love:
Yes ooo, your head dey dere...
Thank you.

Sand4love:
Hey Guys,

It's PPR for me...
WHAT GOD CANNOT DO DOES NOT EXIST

First time Applicant.

No travel history, Virgin passport
Did not use any agent.
Upfront medicals: 9th March 2022
Application submitted: 3rd April 2022
Biometrics done & updated: 14th April 2022
Medicals passed: 19th April 2022
Eligibility Review: Ongoing�
Background Check: Ongoing�
BVL & PPR: 16th June 2022.

Will come back to share the docs I submitted.
Thank you Jesus and thank you guys for all the information you put out here.

Congrats Sandy, your wishes finally came true.

Teemenzo:
The truth you don't know is if people have been holding back information, the said person wouldn't have gotten anything here without paying for it. If droping timeline is a issue for many of you. No issues, you are free to go. Nobody is holding anybody at ransome here. If we call ourselves a Nairaland family, we should act as one. You are free to hold on to your opinio. Many people have shared their testimonies here based on the timeline and documents shared by previous successful applicants.

It is not too hard to give back to this community.

Well said. Many are ingrates but aren't even self-aware about it.

Jeff5gold:
I miss those days of coming here to ask and answer questions regarding Canada student visa. It’s almost a year since I arrived in Canada and what I have achieved, I don’t know if I will be able to achieve it in Nigeria in the next 5 years. I was lucky to get a job at Coca-Cola which I receive $20.3 per hour. I have successfully paid my fees of 8k for September term and looking forward to pay January fees before the end of August.
Why I’m sharing this is because, I want you all to put more effort in your journey to Canada if being on a student visa can change my life in less than a year with all the regulations associated with student visa, imagine if it was a work permit.
Disregard those who discouraged people about the cold …that same cold I walk on it to work.

Text me when you arrive in Canada. I want to see your smile
#Edmonton,Alberta

Inspiring, thanks so much for sharing

Papapa1234:
I swear I didnt read this epistle..Just drop sha..its not that hard..drop drop and drop

Papapa1234:
Nobody is attacking anyone..just drop your transcript..Simple!!..Even if not immediately but just assure the house you will eventually drop it.. Whether it influences anyones decison or not! Just drop it!

Well said. But when they were benefitting, they clearly wanted sharp sharp answers oh.

ShowYoung:
While I appreciate your contribution here, I will not allow you to insult me and think your opinion is always the right one.

I believe if you read my post again and understand each sentence, you may understand better: perhaps I may be able to further make you open your eyes to see positive things therein.

1. Hypotheses are intelligent guesses. Perhaps you don't understand they don't have to be true always and they don't have to be false always.
2. I never said that is how VOs do reason because I used the word "may". Sure, if I can reason that way, VOs too may reason that way too. A visa applicant have to ensure (s)he makes his/her application tidy from all sides by reasoning that way
3 In the first and last paragraph of my response, I analysed and made reference that it's possible though but with a strong LOE which your unnecessary response also corroborates. You failed to see the part where I said the applicant needs to address the issue with strong LOE and that it's possible that an applicant can change institution and course. I will still make my point known, you must provide strong LOE if you change course and institution in your reapplication. I don't work and believe in 50/50 chances. Perhaps that's the difference between the two of us. I do take responsibility for my failure if faced with it and not blame it on 50/50 chances.

Also the bolded in your response is too hash, unpleasant and unnecessary. You may want to check and review it. You should know this thread is for everyone to share opinion and not for you and your idea alone. If you have something against me, you should address it, rather than conveying your bitterness through this means.

Also, I want to make you understand Canadian Visa Permit process is not totally on luck but your handiwork. If luck will play a part, it can't be more than 5% and the rest 95% is your handiwork. If you don't get something right, it means there is something you are not doing right and not 50/50 chances luck playing out, although there is mercy of the Lord.

Well said!!!!!!

amila20042001:
Was patiently waiting for your response and I can tell you it's worth the wait. You nailed it, cos I wonder why someone who is patiently waiting and praying for a positive response will say Canada offers less of what he wants.


Anyways maybe he didn't find the right words to explicitly express what he has in mind.

Exactly. maybe, lack of right words... thanks dear

Akexstinger:
IRCC just served me cold breakfast now ..,
I was denied based on your personal assets and financial status.
Applied since January 4th
Ordered for my GCMS note since on the 5th of May , so it should arrive this week

Aw.. please tackle the concerns on the notes and fire back on.

Teemenzo:
Remember each person's aim is different. Mine is to gain international stability. Once that's achieved. Its on to the next thing. You really need to widen your scope. Who is running away from his Motherland?

No plans to run away. Just a stronger leg outside.

Have a beautiful day.

My scope is widened so you do not need to tell me to do that. Regarding the earlier statement, it's not possible for a country to have less of what you are aiming for and you are still waiting since September for the visa. You should have moved on since then. I didn't say you are running away, but anybody waiting for 9 > months for a Canadian visa is definitely not going to be making this kind of statement. to be honest Canada offers less of what i want sef

It is what it is, you need this for international stability, fine, so never say it's less of what you want. Your own country didn't provide the types of things you are looking for and Canada may/will in the long run.

At this point, it meets exactly what you want, not less.

Have a lovely day too.

Teemenzo:
, to be honest Canada offers less of what i want sef.

LOOOL, really? Canada offers less of what you want? So why are you here fighting/hoping for the visa?

Congrats to everyone guys... The good news is too much!! I am so delighted! The journey is worth it.

nk20:
WHAT GOD CAN NOT DO DOES NOT EXIST

PRAISE GOD WITH ME
ITS PPR
Everyone waiting will carry their evidence. Don’t give up.

OMG, congratulations babeeeee! I am so happy for you!

Akexstinger:
You n I are in the same shoe. Applied January 4th. Eligibility started May 4 , ordered for 3rd GCMS note May 5th, and then yesterday I sent them my updated bank statement and POF and then today I sent them my personal property documents, gift deed of land n property and the documents from my dad and attached photos of me n my Dad and also of my mum then my dad’s age declaration and my own via webform n via email. I no wan hear story, I wan try seal up the ones I no put initially.
Tomorrow I will send them by school transcripts, secondary school transcript , my expired IELTS general training Cert of 2018, English language proficiency letter from my school and additional professional certification, I didn’t put all these things before , I only uploaded my school certificate. And my previous two GCMS notes didn’t say anything apart from background info sharing complete. So waiting up till now is God, and my 3rd GCMS note will come next 2 weeks, and with eligibility already started after 5 months then it means any moment decision can come out , so since I never see GCMS note then make I Kuku de send them Wetin I get

This is really smart. Some of the things mentioned are the same kind of stuff I did.

Josh3322:
I'M LITERALLY SHAKING NOW!!

JUST GOT PPR!!!!!!

CONGRATS to you Josh!

NgumimiT:
LANDING GIST

Good Afternoon my people.
I took the 8:05 am flight from Abuja to London, then London to Toronto using British Airways.

I arrived at the airport by 6 am, they didn't let my family in as usual so I proceeded to the check in desk on my own.
customs looked through my box of food and cleared me cos I had only dried food. At very step I was asked 'anything for us' but I only dropped in some places. One of my bags was overweight so I had to move things around before I was checked in. I chatted with the check in guys so they let my 23.6kg box fly without paying anything extra. Here they asked for arrive can and passport and I was given my boarding pass. I went back outside to cry and take pictures with my family before going back inside.

I went to customs and immigration after filing out the yellow card and they asked how much I'm carrying, I had less than 10k so no issues here. After getting cleared then I went to my boarding gate. We took off at exactly 8;05 am and an hour into the flight they gave us breakfast. It was nice, sausage, eggs, bacon, croissant and all. Then they also gave a sandwich, Juice and coffee later. The plane was very very very cold!! please carry a thick jacket and wear sneakers with thick socks and headworker if you get cold easily.

We landed in Heathrow at exactly 2:05 pm and had a 2 hour layover, before boarding here they asked for only passport and boarding pass. and we took off for the 7 hour flight to Toronto. They also served us two sets of snacks (pretzels and juice, then chicken sandwich and coffee) and dinner of mashed potatoes and chicken.

We landed by 12;37 Nigerian time but it was 7;37 pm here. Everywhere was bright and shining like 4pm lol.
I headed to arrivals, filled the declaration form and declared the foodstuff I was carrying before going to the customs desk. A handsome asian guy attended to me and asked what kind of agricultural produce I had, I told him spices and flour and he cleared me to head to Immigration.

At this point my heart was beating but I just kept calm, An imposing slavic guy attended to me and asked me for my acceptance letter and proof of tuition payment. He asked where I will be staying and how long my program is then he printed my study permit and coop work permit, stamped my passport and I was off.

Our baggage was unloaded already so I just located my boxes, put them on a trolley and went outside to order an uber. The weather was a bit warm since its spring, it only felt like low AC but I kept my jacket on. Headed to my airbnb and called my people.

I hope everyone gets to experience this and I am eternally grateful to this platform for giving me all the information I need to see my dream come true. To those waiting for PPR, it gets depressing and you almost want to give up but no matter how long it takes I believe its amazingly worth it.

AWWWNN , Congrats again NgumimiT. I can imagine the feeling...so worth it.

Nitand2:
Please guys I need an urgent help on what to do now pleeeeeesssse!
It was an agent that did my application before I came across Nairaland … was a bit relieved yesterday when I noticed eligibility has started on my application
But please to my greatest surprise now I got a message from Ircc now stating I use a fraudulent account statement that I should attend to this within 15 days or else I get refusal

Please gurus in the house I need ur urgent help on this please for God sake

Oh Christ, since you didn't submit fraudulent bank statements, that means the agent possibly tampered with it.

BenedictStinson:
Omo this country and incompetency, got my offer letter withdrawn from Fanshawe as I couldn't meet up with the deposit deadline. I was initially using GT bank but switched to UBA after several assurances from the bank that they would make it in time only after opening account and funding it for Form A, they are saying nonsense like it's in the hand of CBN bla bla, it has not even crossed ADB reviewer stage. Anyway sha na to go close my account. GT bank even to cancel application still no response and yet the useless government will say they don't understand why people are desperate to leave the country where nothing ever works

Sorry about this. Nothing works well or smoothly in this country. A shame.

KellyKk:
I did biometric in Lagos but I’m sending to Abuja

Pls someone should drop the procedures in sending the passport and documents to attach with it

congrats kelly.. at long last!

here it is:


Passport Submission Information after Study Permit Approval.

For Lagos Office:

Walk into any DHL or UPS store, you can google & check for the one's near you.

This is the Address you will mail your documents to:

Canada Visa Application Centre
Ground Floor, The Manor
Plot 110, Admiral Ayinla Way, Lekki Phase 1
Lagos
Nigeria

Documents to go with to the DHL Office:

- Two photocopies of your international passport data page
- Your International Passport itself
- Passport request letter
- Biometric confirmation slip (the document you were given after u did your Biometrics)
-Two copies of signed VFS consent forms

The VFS consent form is available at https://www./vfsconsentform

Put everything in a Big Brown Envelope,

Write your FULL NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NO. & Email Address on the Envelope boldly

When you go to DHL, also indicate that you want a two way courier service. Then provide them the address you want your passport sent to when ready.

For abuja Office:

Put all the documents below in an envelope and send to:

Visa Application Centre
Sterling Bank Plaza, 3rd Floor
Plot No 1083, Mohammadu Buhari Way,Central Business District
abuja
Nigeria

Documents:
-2 duly signed consent forms.
-2 copies of passport data page
-Passport Request Letter
-Yellow biometric slip
-Receipt of payment of transmission fee N9,410 (you will pay this fee if you didn't capture biometrics at abuja VFS)
-A paper with your contact details: name, phone number, email address, home address.

Pay the transmission fee to
Canada Logistics Collection Account
Sterling Bank Plc
0065165839

Disclaimer: please confirm the account details before any transaction.

Send your documents via DHL 2-way courier.

The contact information of VFS in Nigeria is available at https://visa.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/can/contact-us

cc: legacyedition

Afolavid:
PPPPPPPPPPPRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

App Submitted - Mar 31, 2022 (11PM)
Upfront Medical - Feb 24, 2022
Biometrics - Apr 4, 2022
Medicals Passed - Apr 5, 2022
BVL/PPR - May 16, 2022 (1:52PM)
Duration - 6 Weeks (1st time App)

CONGRATSSSS. WAWU

Chuksiesmom:
Sure. My spouses ppr would have dropped earlier. So certain he will also leave by then. God be our helper

Amen dear, it will come soon.

CharitoJames:
I’m sure i will lose appetite oh! Make i no go enter wrong relationship that day out of excitement... God! Your daughter is rehearsing already so do the rest.

lmaoooo

Chuksiesmom:
Hahahaa Belle. You made me laugh. We will all experience this feeling. When are you leaving

by august oh

CharitoJames:
I can’t wait oh! Thanks a lot... i will scream soon too

Amen that shout ehn, it's from within... You'll feel so happy, you'll start watching Canadian vlogs picturing yourself there already.

CharitoJames:
April 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th and April 15th got response today. God remember me too... i tap into this divine speed and positive response. Amen

Congrats in advance... I am rooting for you! You deserve it.