Yes o. For some reason they haven't been returning people's passports by UPS. Mstchewwww

rudyislife:
Please how did you go about the personal pick up?can someone pick theirs up from the Embassy personally

Hey,
Please how were you able to pick it up from the embassy? Can anyone approach the embassy? Or does it have to be a staff. My friend's passport is stuck and she needs to travel on Sunday.

Thanks

Pascal122:
Update:

My visa appeal was successful and approved!!!
All thanks to God!


Thanks to everyone here who helped and contributed.

To save someone from going through the stress I went through, Please when submitting your appeal documents, you can include your passport along with it. Then send it with a return or prepaid courier. It will get back to you, you can ignore what the website says.

DHL wanted to frustrated me, but it was a nairalander here that helped me collect my passport from the embassy after it was stamped.

I hope everyone has a successful study year and beyond in Ireland.

Influential101:
Heard Air France is leaving on 26th July from Abuja.. Call them to confirm

Do you have an idea how much this is, please?

The funny part is that if she reports now, a lot of people will blame her and call her wicked. People will not see the years of abuse.

SunshineD1:


She means when they were in Nigeria, the wife had to be cajoled to be patient and tolerate the husband since he is the PA, so he won't yank her from the application. Now they are in Canada, she prays he doesn't misbehave again or the wife might just flip her lid and the man own go kpafuka

einsteino:
I took this one from the rooftop of a 32 storey building. At least it gives a good view of the "over crowded and chaotic" Toronto lol . This area is Weston at Lawrence.

Toronto has a lot of greenery.

Advantage007:
Help please everyone!!
Is there anyone in this same situation? My COPR is expiring in about a week. I have filled the web-form( about a month ago) and got an uncertain response from IRCC yesterday. The response just says they are making additional verification in order to respond to my enquiry/ request for extension.

I understand the situation is also uncertain, but I no wan carry last o, in case some people have found their way to travel.

Any advice on steps I can take please?
Thank you.

Send them another CSE.

omidan21:
Hello house since Corona has changed and tweeted something’s . Some new questions might start to arise here ohh

Please I submitted my application in the 28th April , Glory be to God and received AOR message immediately

However used a letter of explanation and the email screenshoot from Qlife indication that upfront Medicals suspended

Now Medicals started today . Upfront Medicals has been reopened and I just booked a date with Qlife HOWEVER someone said if you have submitted application we can’t do upfront Medicals again . That we have to wait for VO to send us medical request letter in our CIC message inbox . Please how 100 percent correct is this information

Go and do medicals then submit it (Using CSE) with another LOE. It shouldn't be a problem. The agents processing it are human and understand the situation. My 2 cents.

age2richee:
Good evening everyone. Please, I would like to know if my experience with a company that has closed shops would count towards my work experience?
If it would, can my former boss at the company still sign whatever correspondence that would be required of him?

Thanks

Yes. Just be sure to include your roles and responsibilities plus the fact that the organisation has closed down within your letter and you should be fine

frailbuzz:
Hello house,

Please has anyone received copr since the lockdown started? Submitted passports on the 16th of March and have not heard anything since then.

PPR letter says necessary documents to be submitted on or before the 1st of May.

I have been unable to reach vfs global office in Lagos where I submitted the passports.

Someone should please advise on what to do to keep my mind at ease.

Raise a CSE and tell them the situation. They'll give you more time

babajust:
Please be clear on using your PFA. Did you use 100% of the funds in the account or 25%?
I'm aware that people can use just 25% of their PFA as that is what you will have access to when you quit your job.

So the way that it works is that you can access only 25% of the funds in your pensions account. So it depends on how much is originally in the account.

I used 25% of my pensions but it wasn't enough for POF. So I used both my personal savings account and the pensions.

1. Nope

2. I used mine as well and my GCMS notes show that it wasn't a problem. However, I wrote a LOE just in case of any issues.

3. CSE is a case specific enquiry. It allows you to ask IRCC questions such as where your Visa office is, upload any additional documents, ask how far with your application etc. The link to CSE is on your AOR letter. Or google for it.
GCMS notes show the progress of your file at the Canadian Visa Office processing it. It lets you know if there has been any issues with your application and is usually more comprehensive than the CSE. You can order for GCMS notes from websites (use google) or a friend/family member can order for you if they live in Canada.

tobidmob2:
Hi guys.

Many thanks to all contributors this far. Please can anyone guide me on the following issues :

1. I have a masters degree in pharmacy but also a chartered accountant and my application is based on my years of experience as an accountant - will this create a problem?

2. I used my PFA as part of my POF, I was sure this won’t be a problem before , but I’m not so certain seeing after going through the threads.

3. I’ve been seeing comments on ordering GCMS and CSE. Please what are these? And how do I find out my visa office

Please help!

zorodninja:
Hello everyone.My AOR was September 12,2019 and MEP update on October 29,2019.Nothing heard in respect of my application ever since.How do I get to know by VO and know the status of my application or do I just stay calm and keep waiting?Make I just dey observe??LOL.



The wait is getting tiring!!

Raise a Case Specific Enquiry asking to know your VO and the status of your application

gbemmyusuf:
I hail o my people and I give respect to my elders. I also remain loyal and humble.

I need all your assistance and advises. I have a step sister (the same father but different mothers) who is a citizen of Canada which we got to know each other 3 years ago. This means my details are not in her records of siblings in Canada because she was not aware I existed as at the time she became a citizen and now I'm about to dive into the express entry pool.

The question is what other documents will I need to submit to show the proof of relationship asides from our birth certificates and my step sister's prove of citizenship?

Please help me sirs and mas.

Thanks.

This might or might not be difficult to prove. It depends on the documents you have.
1. The birth certificates of both of you showing your father's name.
2. Evidence that you just met. Whatsapp chats, evidence of video calls, pictures if any.
3. Affidavit from court from your father swearing that he's the father of both children.
4. Did she include him in her family history while applying? That will also help your case.
5. Letter of explanation for this whole thing
6. Your father's international passport which must match what she documented in the initial application for Canada.

You may also want to seek the opinion of a Lawyer so you can include more documents. This is my personal opinion sha. It's not impossible. It might just be hard small.

tysaxmalomo:
Good evening All,

Just want to clarify so as not to do the wrong thing. The surname of spouse should be what is on herbInternational passport right?

Trying to fill up the necessary forms

This question is not clear

dydx2020:
I need urgent answer please as I'm about to create my EE Profile...
All the places I've worked does not have a functional website . The are one man biz. Will they verify??
Cost of IELTS registration & Evaluation
Thanks.

For the jobs, make sure you include their names, phone numbers and email addresses when submitting. IRCC wants to be able to verify them. Also include letter of employment and letter of resignation. If the business has CAC, that should also be included. It helps IRCC to verify that its a real business.

For the IELTS and ECA, use the search button and/or google

chukwuemeka275:
Good day people, any landed guru in the house or anyone with info... is it true that there's now a ban on food items coming into Canada from passengers effective March 1?

Your best bet is to go to Pearson airport website or call the airport using dingtone. There has been some conflicting reports on this. I don't think the ban is true but cross check with the relevant authorities.

Oyedejiopeoluwa:
Good afternoon house.
Asking for a friend.
She has B.Sc and M.Sc,but the husband is not a graduate.
They have 3 children presently.
I hope the husband not being a graduate won't affect their application

It doesn't affect their application.
It could make their score low sha but nothing else.

YesLadyN:
Hello all,

There’s a single mom who’s interested in this PR journey but her only concern is how to scale through any difficulty arising from being a single parent. Her child’s bears her family name because the baby daddy was never in the picture from day one.

So question is, can she apply anyway, and what does she need to do to avoid issues with her application?

1. Ask this question on Kubeir Immigration page on Facebook. They will have better legal advise.

2. As for me, I would get a birth certificate that omits the father's name showing he was never in the picture.

3. I think after this, gather the documentation and submit to IRCC. If they need more details they will ask.

To boost the application, try to get some evidence showing that you tried to contact him. Try to get some form of paper trail (send emails, use linkedin etc) stating that you contacted the father and got no response.This shouldn't be hard considering the man is not in her life.

While the documents are with IRCC, try to get some documentation from a Nigerian court showing that he has never been the child's legal guardian and he has relinquished all rights to the child. IRCC might ask, and they might not ask. It will be safer to be running it in the background. A family lawyer might be able to help with this. If he never shows up in court to contest this, a judge might grant it in absentia (Again, see a family lawyer. This is from my own little knowledge).

The case might end up in Accra but I don't think it's impossible.

There are so many other factors that go into getting a high CRS score. IELTS is only 1 of them.
Canadian Immigration does not care about overall IELTS scores. They care about scores for each section LWRS. As long as you did not score less than 6 in any section, you can enter the pool. But ITA scores have gotten so competitive that if you must use this IELTS score, you have to have other things on your side. Low Age, In demand Occupation, Canadian job, work experience, marital status and higher education are important. They can help you get a high score or Provincial nomination.
To be honest, your IELTS scores are very low to apply for FSW

Kunfu:
Hey guys i need your help i got 6.5 as my overall band sccore in IELTS general, please i need an advice on my chance of getting immigrated to Canada. thanks

MrShutterBoy:
Now here comes my question; wifey and I had a baby girl in October 2019 (She's Canadian); and I have raised 2 different CSE's since but no directive to update this in my profile; could it be because she's Canadian already?
Seniors in the house; please advise on how one updates family composition post PPR

Call IRCC and ask. However, I don't think you need to add her because she's already a citizen (My opinion)

Seankay323:

PLEASE DID YOU GET YOUR PCC UK DELIVERED TO NIGERIA ?STILL EXPECTING MINE..

UK uses Nigerian post office to deliver PCC. So go to your nearest post office (go 1 month after it has been sent). If you can't find it, ask them to resend it to a UK Address

onyexx:
ITA finally...we bless God...congrats to all ITA clinchers today...and if you are still waiting, yours will come soon too...

Please quick question....I got my UK PCC in October (it’s 4 months old), can I still make use of it? I haven’t travelled to the UK since I obtained it

Use it.

It might but your age will nullify everything. Start from page 1 of this thread. All the information including assessment is there

Pearlyfaze:
Thank you for your response.

Do I have to write IELTS too, will doing it increase her score?.

How do I do free assessment.

Thank you. Please don't mind my useless questions.

rainbowlady:


oh ok great. i was thinking if i do that, i would have to provide reference letters from those previous employments, if i have changed jobs. However, i have over 3 years experience on my current job. so would you advise i stick to my current job as job history?

Since you're on pre-ITA, stick with your current job. When you get the ITA, under personal history list all your previous jobs

rainbowlady:


OK.. Did you evaluate your masters?

I did. But I started working after my B.Sc so that was when I qualified to work

rainbowlady:


Thank you @carissaa. Please to clarify, is it the BSc or Master's graduation date ?

I used B.Sc.

I think its better to use her as PA.
This is because, age is not on your side and your CRS score will be low. However, your wife's profession is in demand in almost all provinces and she has worked with her degree so it would be easier to try provincial nomination to boost your points.

Pearlyfaze:
Good morning gurus in the house, I have been a silent reader for awhile now, I must say you are all doing wonderful jobs here.
Please I'm confused as how to start this journey and who to use as a PA between me and wifey.
1. I have an OND mathematics/Statistics 2007, I have 6years experience as a cashier/Customer care officer. Contract Staffing.
I also have a B.Ed Mathematics 2019. I have a 4years mathematics teaching experience Part time. If I am to be the PA, should I evaluate all my credential. ie., OND 2007& B.Ed 2019. Will I have more points in doing only OND or Both.

I have my own farm that I'm currently managing as the CEO. Since 2015.

2. Wifey is a Nurse, have RN ie Nursing License, RM ie Midwifery licence. She has 10years experience in a Teaching Hospital. Is it better to use her as the PA, for her evaluation, will she secure more points by evaluating the two Certs.

We are both 37 years of Age.

Please help a brother.

Candanyl:
Just yesterday I got a mail from IRCC for update of proof of fund and also update WES. I have been trying to log in to avail. Who else got this?

NB I'm pre ITA

IRCC is updating their website currently till 6am EST which is about 12 pm Nigerian time. You won't be able to log in.

1. Yes. Use your University graduation date. If you don't fall under 633, 632 etc
2. The question is unclear. Can you do a screenshot or something so someone can answer you properly

rainbowlady:
Hello house...great job you are doing here...I have been a silent reader for months now. We (Hubby still dragging his feet tho) have finally decided to start the journey.

Please I need some clarification while filling the profile,

1) I got stuck on the NOC part

“Date ******* first became qualified to practice in this occupation

If the "primary occupation" is:
a qualified trade (four-digit code begins with 632, 633, 72, 73, 82, 92), this is the date they became qualified to practice on their own in Canada. (For example, when they moved from apprentice to being a licensed tradesperson.)
any other job, this is the date they first obtained the minimum education or training stated in the NOC description. (Note: if the NOC only states high school, this is the date they graduated.)”
Please am I meant to put the date I completed my university education or the date I started the job/role?

2) in the education history part, please what do they mean by Complete/full academic years

Please help house

Use the search bar on Nairaland. There is enough information on this

Agbeni33:
Please how can I use hellofax to send my certificate to WES

adeptonlin:
Is it compulsory to upload transcripts post ITA in the educational section?

It's not. However, make sure you upload your ECA report o

No it doesn't. They say you need at least 1 year continuous experience. You can use your previous job if they will give you a reference letter

Obiaj28:
Please I need clarification on the work experience. I have had previous one year work experience but my current job is not up to a year, does it affect my application with regards to the continuous one year they want. that is must I have worked for a year in my current job. thank you!