…

Please… If you have lost anyone on that vessel..or knew anyone, or have worked with anyone on that vessel prior 2011, please send me a message.

Thank you.

[quote author=Damysa post=123047702]Congratulations!!

I tap into your grace.

The document you submitted, did you arrange them in the order in which you wrote them out here under client information. I am thinking how best to arrange my documents to tell my story better.

Also, what reasons did you and your wife give to reunite, especially because you have finished school.

Please anyone with suggestions can also chime in.

Thank you

[quote]
Hi… @Damysa, I arranged her documents exactly in this order.

Some of the reasons I remembered saying were:

1) Haven’t been with each other for a long time. (We married Oct 2022)
2) The distance is affecting our mental health and well-being.
3) Se intend to start a new life together and experience new things together.
4) Our situation can break our home and lead to mortal sin against God and marriage (adultery).

You can build around these and more as that was what I intentionally did to uproar my wife’s application.

It will surely end in praises

MumDofontario:
Thank you good people of Nairaland, I've been getting swift responses to all of my questions. I have another one. My husband applied for his pgwp since February 29th and he's yet to be given. I want to know whether I should apply for SOWP now or wait till he collect his pgwp before I apply?

Hello @mumdofontario, you can always go ahead and put in your SOWP application and when his PGWP is out, you can attach that via a Webform and send to them. That’s also what we did but in the case of my TRV because it expired a month after submission. We renewed here and attached via Webform to Nairobi.

Princessmay11:
Congratulations to you. I tap into your blessing. My eligibility review started on the 5th o. I pray they respond as fast as yours with positive news 🙏

Hi @Princessmay11, it will surely end in praises. If it pleases you ehhh, you can kindly remind them to expedite your application via Webform. That’s what I did few days ago when I noticed my wife’s changed.

HEADYWORLD:


Your approval came at the right time while I am troubled about my family’s application. May Canada favour you and your spouse. Thank you for a well detail post, I appreciate

….@headyworld… It is well. Just put everything in God hands and make a solid application. The rest would be history. Thank you very much and we appreciate.

HEADYWORLD:


Congratulations, I don’t know third party sponsorship is allowed for SOWP. So I can use my brother to sponsor my wife’s application

Yes please!! That should work as well.

PPR Alert for SOWP.


I type this with sim much joy and pleasure as my wife’s SOWP was just approved. We got married sometime last year and I also graduated from a DLI last year but because I did flagpole at the American boarder, and didn’t have a recognized NOC (TEER) job, we couldn’t apply as we knew it would be straight rejection.

Not until after Canada announced that anyone could apply after February 1st as long as you have an eligible PGWP. We decided to wait till then, and filled in the application late February. After several weeks and months and sending personal emails and webforms, Canada decided to give us our love yesterday yesterday.

For those interested in applying with their spouse, be it married for a longtime or just got married, please and please, put in that application. You would be surprised at the outcome.

PS: We also contacted the MP in Burnaby, New Westminster and Central Vancouver to expedite our process and we only got feedback from one of them. Although, we feel that also impacted our timeline.



Below is our timeline:

Submitted: 26th of February
Biometrics: 27th of February
Upfront Medicals: 14th of February
Updated on the portal: 29th of February
Sent first Webform and emails: 9th of April
Second Webform and emails: 30th of April
Reply from Nairobi: 1st of May
Eligibility review started: 3rd of May
1st Ghost Update: 3rd of May
2nd Ghost Update: 4th of May

Correspondence Letter: 5th of May
Original Passport Request: 5th of May


DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED.

* All IMM Forms
* My wife’s international passport
* Passport photo


Client Information.
* My wife’s affidavit of return
* Letter of Application (5 pages)
* My wife’s resume
* Her certificate of origin
* Her NIN certificate
* Letter of reference from previous employer
* Her fathers Deed of Assignment
* Her siblings birth certificate
* Screenshot of my business on Instagram and Twitter and what she sells (Bedding Linens)
* Her academic transcripts and certifications
* WAEC results
* Her NYSC certificate
* Her primary school leaving certificate
* Certificates from online courses (care jobs, digital marketing, and Google Analytics)
* Pictures of her volunteering activities and with her colleagues
* Spouse International Passport,
* My British Columbia ID card.
* My SIN
* MY student visa and study permit
* My passport photo
* My employment letter
* My work permit
* My birth certificate
* Completion letter from my DLIInstitution
* My American Visa
* My Tax certificates for 2022
* My land documents.
* My sworn affidavit of bachelorhood.


Proof of Relationship.
* An invitation letter form spouse (3 pages)
* Marriage certificate
* Wedding invitation card
* My wife’s affidavit of change of name
* Newspaper change of name
* Collage of Wedding picture with friends and family (we did the court wedding at Lagos)
* Pictures of our cohabitation from 2017-2019 when we got separated.
* Screenshot of our previous chat (six months ago)
* Affidavit of spinsterhood
* Affidavit of non impediment
* Affidavit of sponsorship from myself.
* Life Insurance for my wife through my current workplace (Apple Technologies)


Proof of Funds.
* Father In-laws letter of sponsorship
* Affidavit of sponsorship from her father InLaw.
* His international passport
* His savings and current back accounts
* His Land survey plans
* His Memorandum and Articles of Association and Certificate of Incorporation for two of his companies in Delta State.
* His retirement letter from NNPC
* His pension fund ID card
* My affidavit of sponsor
* My employment verification letter
* My six months payslips
* my Canadian bank account (with less than $2,000 CAD)
* My business CAC in Nigeria (a legal and consulting firm)
* My international passport
* My law degree certificates
* My certifications from Ireland, UK and Canada.
* Reference letters from my previous employers
* My BC Vaccine Card
* My student ID card
* My wife’s GTB account statement with (N1.5m)
* Pictures of my wife with my Parents
* Pictures of us and our parents dancing in the sitting room and drinking champagne.
* Picture of our parents blessing our union and wishing us well.

We want to use this opportunity to wish everyone looking to apply for the SOWP the best and it shall surely end in praise.

Please, who knows where I can buy an affordable ticket for this beautiful woman to come and join me here. Thank you everyone, thank you Canada.

News we love to hear… Congratulations. May Canada favour you and your family.

zurryland:
It's PPR guyssss.Yes I know i announced it here some days ago but happiness carry me go where i no know.lol.
To God be the glory great things HE has done..
So,we started this journey in June,2021....Hubby left Nigeria to canada for his 1year PGD..And we were like max in 3months ,we would join him.hmmmm
So he did the 1st semester for 3months and we applied in SEPT,2021 and children of God,the WAIT started..My kids and i did the upfront medicals in August 2021 bfr we submitted our application..
Every disappointment they say,is a huge blessing in disguise.We waited from Sept 2021 till July 2022.Omo,i was practically counting days.please note in all.of these,Hubbys grad was in June 2022 but study permit would be expired by August 2022.
We prayed...We fasted..We called on God and he answered!!!
Hubby applied fr his PGWP and he got a response and was offered 3years..3 whole years for a 1year PGD program.
August 4th,we got a mail from IRCC that hubby should update if his Job is a Noc O,A or B..
Fastforward,he's done with school and had started work!!!!!
We danced like David danced cos he has a NOC A job.
AUGUST 20TH,our medicals from 2021 expired and that same day we got medical request.come and see jubilation in my family.
So i quickly booked our medicals with Qlife and on Sept 20th our medical was passed.
ON THE GLORIOUS MORNING OF SEPTEMBER 27TH 2022,THE EAGLE LANDED...
NOW guess what They sent medical request again for my 2 kids.I was shouting for joy and thinking same time.
So we started sending webforms to them that the kids already did their medicals.it was the longest 2weeks EVER.OCTOBER 12TH their medical was passed and October 21st the eagle landed.
I just want to encourage someone out here that God is real...I look at my visa I see till 2025 as a work.permit holder!!!!!.Study permits for my kids.
It was a loooooong wait ..1year and 17days for me....
P.s..We submitted all the submittables and it finally ended in super praises....

LANDING GIST IN A FEW!!!
Canada your girl is cominggggggggg

@hazzaman, just conference three of us. I am also in the same situation.

hazzaman:


Currently in a similar situation. Can I DM please?

mudiwest:
Hi guys. For those who previously contacted an MP to make enquiry into an application. What did you do when they asked for an address and phone number?

….. hi @Mudiwest, from my personal experience, i used the address and phone number of my school as my contact details in the consent form.

It will surely end in praise.

AKANLE2:
Good evening house

PLEASE DO IRCC STAMPS PASSPORT FOR VISA IN ABUJA OR NAIROBI

…….hi @Akanle2, if you are in proximity within Nigeria, then Lagos and/or Abuja would be appropriate for stamping.

It will surely end in praise.

LadyBR:
Please who is currently processing Humber college in the house? Visa application stage.

….do you mean who has submitted or who is about to submit visa requirements??

It will surely end in praise.

ManLikeMace:
AWAITING PPR

Manlikemace: April 4th | Upfront medicals: Passed
Ketima: May 29th | Upfront medicals: Passed
davidbanky: July 27th | Upfront medicals: More test required, already did the test
Godsfave: May 14th | Upfront medicals: Passed
childgodly: May 12th | Upfront Medicals: Passed
Harbay30: June 4th | Upfront Medicals: Passed
mercy445: May 5th | Upfront Medicals: Passed
Kam3: April 23rd | Upfront Medicals: Passed
Ishola049: May 8th | Upfront Medicals: Passed
SAF2K: July 16th | Upfront Medicals: Passed
Jubileefraizer: June 3rd | Upfront Medicals: Passed
Akanoa: June 24th| Upfront Medicals: Passed | Deferred to JAN
JosephYemsol: July 19th | Upfront Medicals: Passed | JAN Resumption
Iffylove: July 21st | Upfront Medicals: Passed
Elixosodi: May 24th | Upfront Medicals: Passed
Blazca: May 13th | Upfront Medicals: Passed
fejiromich: May 14th| Upfront Medicals: Passed
Jojorito007: May 14th| Upfront Medicals: Passed
ChisZom: May 14th | Upfront Medicals: Passed

Please share yours if you are still expecting PPR
It will definitely end in praise.

Second Applicant.
May 13th Applicant
Upfront Medical: Passed May 31st.
Biometrics done Last year for visit visa.
Eligibility started May 17th.
One Ghost Update; August 25th.
Humber College.
Course: Global Business Management Co-Op.
Deferred Admission for Winter 2022. (awaiting updated LOA).

Still Waiting for PPR…

Time2soar1:
Please let us refrain from attacking ourselves even when we disagree over comments, It really hurts.

We should correct but not condemn.

God will answer as many still waiting for PPR and make Canada to favour those that have received

Amen…��

HorlarJP:


Okay thank you!
Am I going to pay anything if I want to apply to schools

Hi @horlarJP…. Most schools (not all) require application fees to accompany your application.

Fakosi:
Hi guys, I'm running out of funds in Canada.

What are the options of jobs I can do to save up for school fees, accommodation etc. Anyone with information should please share. Thanks

Please if you find or hear any, abeg roger me too. Street’s getting red.

blackedwin:
Good morning to everyone, please I have a question, while proceeding for study do I carry cash as a proof at POE of being able to support myself during my study or go with my bank statements .

Good morning @blackedwin…… if you have both, you can please bring them along as you would need cash for immediate needs and the compulsory quarantine unforeseen circumstances.

It will surely end in praise.

iampaulsmith:
Don't be confused. I didn't get a work permit because I don't need it since I'm not here for a co-op program. Note that study permit comes with 20 working hours and that is all I need.

Congratulations once again Boss. It surely ended in praise.

ifychybrian:
my husband's timeline

Application submitted on 3rd February

Biometric request letter on 5th February

Biometrics done on 8th February

Biometric updated on 17th February

Received NSE request letter on 16th February. He replied them on 14th March that he does not have IELTS and one month was too short to register for the exam and sit for it. He further asked them to process the visa the normal way

Did upfront medicals on 25th March

Medical updated on 6th May

Eligibility review started 20th May

PPR on 1st June


Documents submitted

The basics forms from IRCC website

Admission letter, bank statements, Employment Appointment letter, Degree transcript , Marriage certificate, Landed property documents, Birth certificate including those of the children, visa pages on his passport.

I wish everyone here good luck.

Congratulations…. May the Land of Maple favour you and the family.

It has ended in praises.

folla:
Praise God!!!!

Hi Everyone,

I have been a silent reader all along and this post is on behalf of my wife.

She applied for Canadian study visa on 18/02/2021 and since then the waiting game started. This morning, she opened her mail and coincidentally, 2 emails dropped from IRCC within the space of about 3 minutes. Could it be the good news we all have been waiting for? The emails stated that there were messages to be checked in the profile.

We summoned the courage to check her profile and lo and behold, it was an approval! Both PPR and BvL came at about the same time. We thank God Almighty for the success.

A lot happened in-between the time of the application and PPR. She had sent several webforms seeking to know status of the application. IRCC always responded with the generic emails, starting with "under active review" and then later to "in process". Yet we kept faith alive. She also had to migrate her international passport into a new one, just because her old passport would expire early next year, whereas she will be going for a 2-year program. When she obtained the new passport (this process took about 6 weeks), she notified IRCC by webform. She had to also defer her admission from Summer to Fall of 2021 and she notified IRCC by webform.

Her timeline is as follows:

- Upfront Medical: 7/12/2020 at QLife
- Applied: 18/02/2021
- Biometrics Request: 19/02/2021
- Biometrics done: 24/02/2021
- Medical Updated to Passed: 26/02/2021
-PPR and BvL: 3/06/2021

Her supporting documents are as follows:

Academic qualifications:

1) Offer and Letter of Admission for MSc Program at TRU, Canada.
2) Transcripts for 1st degree in Nigeria
3) Transcripts for 2nd degree in Nigeria
4) IELTS Result
5) WAEC Result
6) 6-page SOP
7) Certificate of Being on Dean's Honour's Rolls at undergraduate level

Employment:

1) Offer of Employment Letter. She works in a bank.
2) Reference Letter from Employer
3) Employment ID Card
4) Payslips for 6 months
5) Resume

Financial qualifications:

1) MyBank Statement from her for 1 year
2) MyBank Statement from husband for 1 year
3) Affidavit of Sponsorship from husband
4) Notarised Letter of Sponsorship from husband
5) Statement of Account of her Retirement Savings Account (RSA)
6) Funding Letter from her supervisors, to the tune of CA$20,000.00
7) Evidence of payment for a semester (CA$6,000)

Home Ties:

1) Birth Certificates of husband and the children;
2) Marriage Certificate
3) Business Name Registration Certificate of Husband's firm
4) Husband’s Offer of Employment Letter
5) Birth Certificates of my parents;
6) Offer of Employment Letter from Employer;
7) Statement of Account of Contributory Pension;
Statement of Account of Life Insurance Policy;
9) Land Purchase Agreement in respect of a plot of land;
10) Land Purchase Agreement in respect of plots of land;
11) Land Purchase Agreement in respect of plots of land;
12) Vehicle particulars of a car.
13) Membership Certificate of CIPM
14) Membership Certificate of Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria.

Other Documents:

1) Completed and signed IMM1294E and IMM5645E forms.
2) Police Character Certificate
3) Data page of International Passport
4) Passport photograph
5) Birth Certificate
6) NYSC Certificate

She is 39 years old and has 3 kids between 6-10. She was very anxious because of her age and also because she is seeking for a 2nd masters program. We weren't sure what IRCC would say to these.

The kids did not apply with her. They will apply for study permits as soon as her PP is stamped. I hope I am not leaving out any important info.

Nairaland has been a blessing to me and my family. Many thanks for the selfless service rendered by all the gurus on this thread. These efforts will return to you in blessings. I wish all study visa hopefuls, success. We shall all be congratulated at the end. The journey was tortuous, but she could not have given up. Please don't give up!

I do hope that this post has given fresh hope to someone on the journey. That is the essence.

With God all things are possible!!!

Jollification June….. Congratulations Boss. May Maple Land favour you her and the family.

It has ended in praises ooo.

lushk:
I am sharing my timeline to encourage everyone…. I got a lot of Info from Nairaland and I hope this helps at least one person.

I reached out to an agent initially that gave me a bill of 1500 USD, when I converted to Naira, I decided to do my application my self. Thank God for grace and patience.

First time applicant -age 30
Program of study- MBA
School- Rotman school of management - University of Toronto
I got partial scholarship but still needed to show how I will fund the balance and my expenses.

So prior to my study permit application, I had two expired EE application my score was low so I didn’t get ITA. This made me nervous cos it was a proof that I would be looking for PR after my studies and I wasn’t sure if it would affect their decision.


Submitted my application February 19 with Upfront Medicals and my bank statement
Biometric request Feb 20
Biometrics updated to pass Feb 24
Medical updated to pass Feb 26
NSE request for IELTS Feb 25
Submitted IELTS- Mar 27
BVL May 31
PPR June 1

I graduated in 2011, and I have worked in the financial services industry since 2011 from my NYSC posting. I got my Chartered financial analyst (CFA) certification in 2019 so my LOE was focused on saying I needed the MBA for career progression and to take on leadership position. I also spoke about the need for investment analysts to have a global training to prevent mismanaging large funds and negatively affecting the Nigerian capital markets.

I attached pictures of my family members, got a study leave, letter of intro and my payslips from my employer.

For economic ties I used my 75% of my pension, my car and my equity investment. The 25% of my pension I stated I would use it for my funding during my studies. The PFA gave me a letter to support this.

For funding, the first page was a letter explaining all lump sums and where they came from and I stated that it was to show sufficient liquidity.
I included two tables one showing all my expected expenses for two years and all my funding. Then I included a summary table showing both incase there was any confusion that the funding was more than the expense.

My program is for 2 years so I had to show how I intended to finance it for the total duration. I didn’t want to inform any relatives so I had to sponsor my self. I got my admission in October, didn’t apply till February because of funding, I used this time to consolidate my finances and also apply for loans. I applied to Prodigy ( I was rejected) and Mpower( I got approved).


The school had an immigration lawyer that also helped me look through my letters and my forms

E no suppose pass like this abeg!! Joyous June!! Congratulations once again. Maple Leaf favour you all the way.

It has ended in praises.

[quote author=Cherukei2015 post=102261724]Before sharing my timeline and journey let me first start by saying a big THANK YOU to everyone on this platform. I am indeed grateful to you all for creating and maintaining a platform like this because it really gave me hope through out my waiting period.

NOTE: This is my 3rd application (First 2 was denied last year)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: MAY 2021 INTAKE
Application Date – 31st January 2021 (Submitted with Upfront medical).
Medical Passed – 8th February
Received NSE Request – 26th February
Ignored NSE Request – Unable to meet deadline for IELT
Sent LOE to IRCC – 27th March (Explaining Reasons for not submitting NSE).
Received response from IRCC – 15th April (Confirming they have received my LOE)
Eligibility review started – 20th April
Sent email to IRCC – 21st May (Requesting for status of my application)
Received response from Nairobi – 25th May (Application is under active review).
Requested for GMCS Notes – 27th May
Woke up this morning and after all the Nollywood suspense
BVL – 1st June
PPR – 1st June
My message all those still waiting, please never give up, like I mentioned earlier this is my 3rd application after 2 refusals.
And Ohh! Did I forget to mention that I am 40?
What GOD cannot do does not exist.

Congratulations Cherukei2015..... This is a beautiful thing. May Maple Leaf favour you.

It has ended in praise.

fairlytreated:




July and you already landed in May? Please when did you travel? I'm resuming my second academic session in September and I 've been thinking if its safe to travel late June. Please drop a little hint about your landing jist. Thanks.

Hi @fairlytreated..... oh yeah sure, this is definitely coming soon!! Still trynna put me self together.

It will surely end in praise.

[quote author=Sonsynas post=102212136][/quote]

Hi @sonsynas..... and I’m glad if this helped in your decision. About the courses intended, i will urge you to discuss with @Lekiboboe... he is our guru on that and would proffer better ideas in line to courses than myself. I hope this helps??

It will surely end in praise.

Lianna2020:
Please can anyone help with an immigration lawyer in Canada ??

Hi @Lianna2020...... google Matkowsky. They quite expensive to be honest but they should be able to get the job done. I hope this helps??

It will surely end in praise.

Sonsynas:
Hi everyone. I have an issue that is really disturbing my whole being to be honest.

Am married with two kids. My second child is a Brazilian and first child, me and hubby has a Brazilian PR.

I finished with second class upper in my bachelors and masters degree respectively. The issue now is that i wouldn't want to go for phd in Canada because that 4years will be hectic for me.

However, i do not know how to convince the VO if i should go for a second masters program.

I would also want to know if i can take my family along while going.

I will be glad if i could get a well detailed advice guys. Thanks

Hi @sonsynas..... Concerning your first issue in doing a second Masters even though with a Second Class Upper, I would use my case to give you my advice. I graduated from Cambridge in my Undergrad and just rounded up my Masters last year in Dublin. I would advice you to get a MSc course/program which aligns with your previous Masters (depending on when you finish) as I did and tell the VO why and why that program will be of immense development to you as a person. I will give you an example. I am a Lawyer, yeah, but I opted to Business in my first Masters and applied for the MBA program with UCwest and even though i was discouraged that it wasnt a good idea, I can tell you today, I am currently in Canada waiting for the July session to begin.

In other words, all these boils down to how you present your SOP and PLEASE...try to make a very convincing argument in your study plan. I hope this helps??

About your second issue, sorry i am very much single and dont know much about family immigration. The gurus and others in the house can aid you further.

It will surely end in praise.

Teeprecious:


Someone should kindly respond to my enquiry. Don't air me ejhor ooo

Hi @Teeprecious, raising a webform is sufficient enough to inform IRCC of your new development but on the contrary, it is also at your own discretion to send via email, if you choose too. Personally, I will send also via Email but like i said, it is up to you. I hope this helps??

It will surely end in praise.

Lovesarrow:
Please what do you mean by Applicant Right of occupancy.

My landed property documents.

Frankrobbn1:


Congratulations on your approval @buzzme, thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review and compliments. I appreciate you for trusting my expertise and experience in handling complex immigration cases. I am thrilled to have been a part of your successful student visa application and wish you all the best in Canada!

As for your question, since your application has been finalised and approved, you don't need to send your letter of acceptance to IRCC.

It will end in praise

Odogwu Mmadu... Thank you very much once again. I won’t send it then.

It will surely end in praise.

kemmyk:
congratulations, plsss can you tell me how much you paid the immigration lawyer concerning the PFL, though have not been issued the letter but my mind is not settled because I forgot to declare my US visa renewal refusal though have sent a webform last week when I saw a lot of PFL flying around.

Oh yeah sure. Glad you sent form already.. My rate was along 2.5k - 4k CAD.... I know it is expensive BUT money be my problem that season...

It will surely end in praise

milo9:
Thank you for your response, I already applied for GCMS. Amen

Thats perfect.. in that case, just keep yourself absent minded for a while and watch God perform magic ah magic!!

It will surely end in praise Honorable.

demure178:


Please I also got the procedural fairness but in my own case, I thick the question yes..

Sent you an email though

Yeah sure... I have replied.

It will surely end in praise.