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Hi

Your ietls result looks almost good, have you considered a remark while its still fresh. Only 15k extra compared to the cost so far, while you wait for ITA, please don't let that result slide.

Lordnath:
Hi Guys, thanks to all who have contributed to this topic. I started the journey by reading from page zero, and trust me it's been worth the effort.

Below is my timeline, hoping to keep updating as milestones are reached. I will be participating in the discussion henceforth so as to contribute my quota to this pool of knowledge.

My advice to aspiring pool candidates;
1. Make extensive research- I had all my questions answered right here on this topic!
2. If you're about to take your IELTS, please concentrate more on Listening and Reading. If I had 8 in Listening, my score would have been 478!

Hoping for over 4k invitations and 420- in next draw.


ECA (WES) Applied: 03/03/17
IELTS Test Taken: 25/03/17
WES ECA Completed: 30/03/17 (Equivalent to Canadian Masters Degree)
IELTS Result: 07/04/17 (R-8.5, L-7.5, S-8.5, W-7.5)
EE Profile Created: 13/04/17
ITA: Loading
CRS: 420

Still digging archives on peoples posts around GTB and cic format

JESUnifemi4eva:
Don't stress yourself since the GT account is just to support....just scan the letter and your statement alongside the main pof account letter and statement

Please how did you resolve this?

happymumtobe:
Hello everyone..gtb has refused to indicate balance on the account on the letter ..the only thing they did was to indicate when the account was opened and type.please who else had the same problem and how was it fixed..we decided to collect the statement of account but it is just too much as most transaction happens on account.are we suppose to upload the statement for six months ignoring the fact that it is many.the account that has the bulk of the money has just small statement as it is for savings and we got a letter from the bank indicating the balance for the last six months..gtb is just a supporting account to balance the pof.please help..

You only need employer reference for the work experience you stated in your EE profile, once you meet the 3 years qualification, you can include your past employer in the work history section upon getting your ITA.

As per the passport, news on the nairaland confirms that the papers are becoming available and they are trying to clear backlog, expoect the good news soon and please keep the house posted so we can confirm that the paper is truly available.

Gods speed

perks:
Hello house, please do I need letter of reference from present n all previous employers? Or just from employers you are claiming points for?

From the CRS calculator I got 460 points (with a possible 15 points in June for sibling in Canada). Registered wifey for ielts. Can't register mine cos no material to print passport since early March (useless immigration service. Mscheeww). Can't wait to dive into the pool now dat cut off is low. My target is to be out of this country by January 2018 by God's grace.

From digging the archives I found this , this may be useful for anyone that did online study or like ACCA, UK here in Nigeria when you actually didn't go to the UK. Please avoid complications and write a simple LOE that you studied fully in Nigeria and didn't have to visit UK for that purpose.

AlphaNumero:
Just to add... if you do an online degree, be sure to mention in your LOE at the point of application that it is an online. Otherwise, CIC will expect you to include the PCC for the country where you got the degree. There is an assumption that you lived in the country.

Hi Vcole and Fusion23

Please how did you eventually resolve GTB and CIC format for POF. Thanks

vcole:
I believe your proof of funds can be either a current or savings account as long as it contains unemcumbered funds and is in your name.
We are in the same boat as regards this. Gtbank had earlier informed me that they would issue the reference letter in the IRCC format only to get back to me yesterday after two weeks that they would be unable to do so and they can only issue a generic letter. Quite annoying because this is not even the account where my pof funds are in and has been the bank delaying my submission for a week now. Well, get their generic letter, six months bank statement and write a letter of explanation. That is what I am doing.

Following cos I have a savings account with GTB too, not requested for bank statement yet though, someone on this thread said that they can give a statement they give to Pensioners. Not sure what this is. Please house clarify.

samnijazz:
Thank you for the above message. I have a case at hand. My bank GTB claimed that they cannot give me a Reference letter because the account is a savings not a current account. They claimed they can only give me a Statement of Account with stamps. Will teh SOA only be sufficient for the application?
Please i need your prompt reply, Thank you

Well, WES evaluates HND plus ND as 3 year diploma plus one year postgraduate diploma, giving you more point for two or more diplomas than a BsC.

Osemigho:
Congrats!

Please, can you tell me more about the above?

Anyone with the info can answer too. Thanks.

Please how much did you pay for 64 pages?

nneka115:
Finally been told to come collect mine on Tuesday. What a relief!!! Since January for that matter. Incase u are wondering, it's 64pages

Thanks and well done

ayxmania:
Wow!!! So I read from Pade 0 to 366. The pain is/was worth it. I know virtually everything I need to know. I'll advise all those asking questions to take the pain and read through the pages. I have no ECA and Ielts yet. I am finishing my MA anytime from July. However, with the way the CRS is between 430-445, I'm tempted to use my BA alone instead if waiting for my MA which might not be out till November. Also, I'm presently trying to study the ielts in general. I'm definitely using Iqas for my ECA. Thank you all.

Hi, retaking the test may not add much value considering your age. You may consider getting a job offer in any of the provinces and also apply for a provincial nomination. It only takes more time than direct ITA but in the end you will get the PR.

All the best

Godliftedme:
Hello House, kindly advice;
Received my IELTS result today for me and my spouse as follows;
Myself: L7.5, R8.5, W7.5, S6.5 overall 7.5
Spouse: L5.5, R6.0, W7.0, S6.5 overall 6.5
WES: Two or more certificates, diplomas or degree.
Am the principal applicant aged 40yrs with over 15years proven engineering maintenance experience.
Please, the experts in the house what do you advise, some people advise I enter into the pool and get provincial nomination e.t.c, will rewriting the test offer much? Considering my age, what are the demerits of provincial nomination as I can see some people don't want to got through nomination. Any other options available to get the ITA?
Every good advise and enlightenment is appreciated.

From the ECA reports i have seen so far, they only write the year of completion.

Not sure if thus will affect your evaluation as long as they get the transcript from school. Anyone with IQAS experience can throw more light.

@40manlappy

Lochinny:
Good morning great people!! Please I have a problem. While filling IQAS application, I mistakenly put November 21st 2005 as the date my hubby finished school instead of 30th September 2005 that was written on the statement of result. I don't know how to correct it because IQAS can not be edited and I feel it might affect the evaluation. Please what should I do?

Hi. God will give you a testimony soon. Your description fits that of a cousin and not a sister, your sister is blood related either same parents or you share same dad or mun (step) also bear in mind that she has made a declaration of all her family, sisters and all while applying for PR. Its difficult to claim sibling if your name is not there.

You have to be careful of misrepresentation cos they keep records

All the best

peppers:
Hello House. I have been MIA. The wait is real and good to take a break from it all sometimes (I think). Congratulations to everyone that got ITA and Aced their IELTS. I trust God to give me a new song as I write my 3rd and final IELTS exams. So I wanted to ask, i have my fathers elder brothers daughter in canada, can she pass for my sister based on the new inclusion. we have the same surname but she shortened hers when she got to Canada and she is canadian. Please advise/ assist. Also, does anyone know where I can learn french in lagos mainland since it takes a while, i want to try other avenues to gather point. Thank you.

Please give retake a shot and deliberately prepare towards it. God will give you victory.

xyoung:
Thank you so much. I appreciate your answer. My IELTS result was so low (score 6) and was told to retake IELTS or get a provincial nomination

Thanks bro

coolhayor:
No.It is unnecessary. You do not need to notarise ur LOE. You only need to notarise documents that you want to prove their authenticity.

Some provinces like Ontario and Novascotia require you to be in the EE pool with a profile number assigned before you can apply for the EE stream, some others are fine with you applying directly to them before entering the pool.

What is your current score per the CRS tool and hope you have checked the eligibility for the provincial nomination in the province you are interested in?

This link will be of great help to help you know about the Prono, also people in this thread would announce if there is any new information.
==> http://www.canadaexpressentry.org/provincial-nominee-program/

All the best.

PS: Everyone is busy with one thing or the other and we should appreciate the sacrifice of getting a response. most times the neglect is not deliberate, one may not have the answers, or even have it but hoping you will come back to address it when you are chanced. I have asked questions on this thread that were not answered but I only quoted it and asked again and then someone answered me. Nothing personal

Also, some questions are simply repetition of what was answered just two pages away (Not referring to this one though). This is totally discouraging. We must always be considerate of others and their time. The thread is meant for reference and all opinions are well documented so the next person can read and run with it.

May God make all our dreams come through

xyoung:
I was asked to get a provincial nomination before I can make my online application. Please house, help me with info on which Province is accepting application now

Please house my question is on certification or notarisation of documents. Is this required for all photocopies submitted or just some documents? I have read here that gift deed should be notarised, does this apply to LOE and other documents? Thanks

Congrats Mama Jazz. God will perfect your testimony. Glad to know u finally attempted IETLS

mamajaz:
No more bro.

It would fly but may not give you maximum score as the principal applicant.

platypelloid:
Someone pls reply

Mamajaz so u dey here


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Toyin so you dey here...[/quote]

Please how did you apply, did you go online to fill yourself or settled an agent, asking cos I spoke to someone yesterday who confirmed that paper is scarce but one can still get the passport if you go through them. Anyone with a recent experience of using an agent?

yimiton:
I will have a total of 420 points when my ECA comes out but waiting for my spouse to get his ECA and IELTS which should jump me up to over 445. The challenge is that his passport has expired and although, he's applied for a new passport, we heard there's no passport material and no one knows when they'll get a new batch. Until the passport comes, he can't apply to write IELTS.

Would you advice that we enter the pool and update when he gets his ECA and IELTS or should I wait until we get everything and enter the pool with a more substantial point?

Thanks for your prompt responses so far.

Thanks bro

boldinc:
Congrats to everyone that received ITA... Our dreams will all come true!

40man my man... It has happened! We shall meet in Canada soon...

God bless everyone!

Hi

Let me attempt to answer some of your questions 2, 4, 5.

yimiton:
WES got all my documents from UNILAG since 7th of March, 2017. They updated my page on the 11th but over 3 weeks later, when I was expecting a response from them, they sent me a mail informing me that they've sent photocopies of my documents to UNILAG for verification. Since then, it's been the same update on the site.

Please my questions are as follows:

1. Has anyone had this experience before? If yes, how long did it take UNILAG to respond?
2. Do I have to follow up with UNILAG?[/color]Yes you must actively do this
3. If yes, does anyone have a contact in UNILAG that I can use?
4. Since WES' email says they expect a 'written' letter from UNILAG, does it mean that they sent physical photocopies to UNILAG and expect UNILAG to respond with hard copy letter? [color=#006600]The verification letter has the option of email response or physical copy, they accept anyone as long as its from the school.
5. If yes to number 4, will UNILAG contact me to pay for the courier or will UNILAG use regular snail mail to send their response to WES? No public school will contact you cos the default setting is NIPOST except you contact them to otherwise and pay for the courier.

6. Is there anything I can do to fastrack this process? Yes, get a reliable staff of the school, if you are Lagos based, go yourself to see the progress, pay for courier, track it and then follow up with WES to ensure it is updated and evaluated

Hi

The ITA letter clearly addressed the issue of age post ITA. Please check the section on Changes to your personal situation (page 2)

"NOTE- If you had a birthday since we sent you this invitation, and the changes to your age decreases your points total, this will not cause us to refuse your application for permanent residence'.

Please focus on submitting your applications and be happy.

Spatz81:
▼ Exemption to section A11.2: candidates whose birthday occurs after they receive an ITA

An applicant may have a birthday after they receive an ITA but before they submit their e-APR. Their change in age may lower their CRS score below the lowest score in the round of invitations. It may also result in the applicant no longer meeting the minimum requirements of the FSWC and, consequently, no longer meeting the MEC, resulting in a refusal based on section A11.2.

When a change in age results in the candidate no longer meeting the MEC or having their recalculated CRS points score fall below the lowest points score in that round of invitations, officers should consider applying the public policy to exempt applicants for permanent residence from certain age-based requirements between invitation to apply and application, based on section A25.2. This consideration can result in an exemption from the refusal of an application under section A11.2.

This public policy also grants an exemption to applicants who may be refused for failing to meet FSWC program requirements when their birthday occurs between the ITA and e-APR


My people what is this trying to say or implying?

WES usually sends both email and post verification. In my case, I had to go to the school to follow up and ensure that it was printed and acted upon. I guess the hard copy arrived after we had sent the verification back.

You need to contact your school and someone in the registrars office. Also you need to settle the school to send it via courier and give you the tracking number so that you will know when to start following up with WES all over again

All the best.

dammysanmi:
It usually means that WES has received your documents (not necessarily your transcripts) and have sent a verification request by email or post (hard copy)...you need to follow up with those schools to respond asap. If the schools were sent the request via post mail, you might have to[b] pay extra[/b] very soon(about 96 CAD).

Hope this helps.

Great news. Congrats

40manlappy:
Finally, ITA arrived for my wife!

Just when we were gradually accepting the reality of waiting for the next draw, God showed us His favour. For a journey that started with our first IELTS in December 2014, we give Him all the glory.

Thanks to this wonderful e-family for the encouragement, kind words and support. May God grant all your wholesome hearts' desires in Jesus' name, Amen!

Like Bimpsy99 stated earlier, still feels like a dream...

Looping: dupyshoo, irondome, JesusDWay, zandora, boldinc, Gymme, lavivaavril

Please I need recommendation on the most affordable hosiptial for medicals in Lagos out of these recommended ones as well as the cost for a family of 3. Thanks all

City: Lagos
Name: Alexandra Anga
Address: The Childrens Practice and the Consultants Practice,
25 Raymond Njoku Street,
Ikoyi,
e-mail: consultantspractice@yahoo.com
Telephone: (234) 146 119 41, +234-7065859845
+234-8093540899
Spoken Languages: English, French

City: Lagos
Name: Funmilayo Alakija
Address: Q-Life Family Clinic,
Plot 155a Prince Ade Odedina Street,
off Sinari Daranijo, Victoria Island Annexe,
e-mail: qlifecare@hotmail.com and info@qlifefamilyclinic.com
Telephone: +234-8113975433 or +234 7027704055
Spoken Languages: English

City: Lagos
Name: IOM Migration Health Assessment Centre
Address: No. 1 Isaac John Street,,
GRA Ikeja,
Telephone: + 234 (807) 2191112 +234 0909 999 1256;
+234 0802 226 4059; +234 0909 215 6079
Spoken Languages: English

So glad I can finally say that my ITA is here. Still feels like a dream. Super grateful to God for this . Thanks to this lovely Nairaland family for all support and comments. Ejor my seniors, abeg we go need your expertise and guidance as we proceed in the applications.

Just a quick note, Dont give up on your dreams. I remember how we gave up last year November when the ietls result came out and was not favorable but then God came through for us this January. 6 english tests in total between last year April and this January (myself and hubby). My ECA took over a year with ICAS, still with them self, thank God for wisdom to switch to WES in January.

Also, get the best information you need such as; who should best be the principal applicant, the credential evaluation body to use in terms of efficiency and if the assessment result will favour you like Law students will use IQAS, the IETLS score you need to get and put in all your own possible best. This thread has more than enough information for you. If you still have doubts and need clarification, feel free to consult on this thread. The God factor is SOOOOOOO important in all this hustle. Our strength cant bring us victory but only HIM. Please note that getting adequate information from this thread helped us to quickly switch Principal applicant this year, I never knew HND was worth more than Bsc until I came on this thread.

I will share the complete testimony when the PPR is here .

Thanks all and may God make your dreams come true. I await your testimonies.

@40manlappy and everyone awaiting ITA.. You are next in line

merrymum:
Congratulations to all who are getting ITA today! Soon we will start sharing PPR testimonies , and more ITA testimonies.

My brother. I never get ITA before not sure of where I got that impression that you would only be able to view your profile but not edit till u get the ITA. Me I can still view everything o..

40manlappy:
@bolded Do you mean that one will not be able to view personal information that contains the CRS score?

Thanks. I congratulate myself and other people expecting ITA today in advance. The score is favorable thanks to God. Waiting for my email. Someone once said your profile will be frozen after the draw till the email comes, mine isn't o..but I am hopeful

40manlappy:
This is super-amazing!

I think IRCC is determined to be unpredictable.

Congratulations to all recipients. Might have missed today's ITA by a few hours no thanks to wifey's ECA which just landed.

I pray the score for the next draw remains low.

Looping: Bimpsy99

Hi.sorry about your WES experience, I evaluated ACCA membership and so I am not sure of how they evaluate advanced diploma. All I sent was my certificate while ACCA sent the transcript and academic records form which was immediately accepted.what stressed me was my HND.


You may wanna goggle and check other forums like canadavisa on who has evaluated that same certificate. All the best.

browndoll:
[b]

Thanks bro. I appreciate, chose part time. Patiently waiting for my ITA

Gquest:
Congratulations Bimpsy99

For ACCA I selected part-time because I did it concurrently with my Bsc. so the period was overlapping.

Am not sure but I think CIC defined full time as being in class for 15hours a week or so.

Oya enter pool and collect your own ITA