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The cycles are broken!! What God cannot do does not exist #NSPPD #7amFirePrayers

olokings:
So in an effort to give back.
here are my application details.

Application for Family of 5 with notification of 6 travellers viz:
Father - PA: Study visa
Mother - SOWP
Child 1 - Study visa, Child 2 - Study visa, Child 4 - visitor visa. Accompanying child 3 - US Citizen to apply study permit within canada

Application submitted April 30th 2022
Medicals upfront - April 27th. Medicals passed - May 18th
Eligibility commenced July 5th - 11th (based on MP feedback) Eligibility updated on CIC portal- Aug. 3rd. 2022
Study program - 16 months Masters (course based) UNB
PPR - X5 for all family applicants 24th Aug. 2022

Docs. submitted
All IMM forms
SOP - 13 pages long. paragraphed with subheads to address all eligibility review criteria as itemised in the IRCC portal and school immigration support port. (paid particular attention to why i am travelling with all family - argument based mostly on need to keep the family as a single well & tighty bonded unit, and potential damage to spouse & kids emotionally & mentally should the unit be seperated, since father is major provider, there is need for family to be with him for effective care & nuturing rather than remote attention etc.) family have taken multiple trips together (note also, wifey have a Canada Visitor Visa issued in Jan 2020 pre-covid which she did not use - i explained that since the covid restrictions she prefered to travel with her family and not to vacation alone anymore, added and explained all bills were paid for Child 3 US citizenship birthing. Employer approved unpaid study leave but i highlighted 100% re-absorption rate after studies on return back to active service.. .... and other plenty arguments i cant list here.

- Employer intro letter, pay stubs, emoluments, study leave (witout pay) approval letter

- 1 year MBS (salary account, personal savings account [naira / USD], spouse USD account, spouse naira savings account)

- POF: total CAD$80,000.00 living expense + tuition... Paid over 95% program Tuition fee (note that to secure my POF, i had my colleague recieve money from an extern unconnected support to pay the full tuition while i keep my own personal monies as POF for living expenses)

- explained lump sums: explain all lump sums payment into the account over the 1 year period. Note that my personal Naira account balance was N3,000+/- only as at 1 week to application. but my employer paid in over N13million which i explained as project funds returns with evidence. Spouse had incrasing savings of over US$20,000.00 in her personal account which i converted to Naira at black market rate (with explaination of our forex constraints) and converted to CAD$ at CBN rate (CAD1 - N325) based on policy for school living expense in order to increase the CAD$ POF statements.

- LOE: 8 pages where i detailed my US born child 3, attaching all his birthin receipts with zero balances to demonstrate non-indebtedness to the US government, explained other documented evidence attachments which could be included in the SOP due to 4MB limit & doc. legibility following compression, explaination of hometies with evidence of property valuation, child waitlisted primary school study, etc. lots of others i can not detail here.

* 1 week after application submission, i started firing emails to nairobi office & webforms (info gotten here from gurus... thanks again) requesting to update upfront medicals which they started updating kids one by one from 11th May.

* 4 weeks after application submission, i fired request for GCMS notes which haven't returned till today becuase it was delayed.

* 6 weeks after application submission, identified MPs within NB (info gotten from gurus... thanks again), and couple ignored, one rejected, one promised to get back but didnt, one replied and assisted in getting feedback from IRCC to reply after 2 weeks. replied after 3 weeks informing of application under eligibility review (that is 2nd week of July).

* 8 weeks after application submission, started firing emails and webforms to Nairobi, London, abuja, lagos, china, (info gotten from gurus... thanks again) 3 mails & webforms to each location per day requesting application status & decision.... no response or auto response.

* 12 weeks after application submission, Nairobi replied auto response to emails.... IRCC replied all webforms at once that applications under review

* 16 weeks after application submission, continued firing email & webforms, 1 each per day 2 times a week to Nairobi praying for consideration due to family size and close study resumption date.

* 16 weeks after application submission, Nairobi replied that application under review

* 17 weeks after application submission, Nairobi replied email that application in queue for processing _ (entered panic mode why queue matter again... lol) with notation that continued mailing their office won't lead to an expedited processing. fear catch me, i stopped emailing.

* Contacted school to request online study when semester starts in sept. 2022 as i cannot force IRCC hand again and not continue panicking myself (lemme not lie, i even tried to psyche myself away from reading successes and checking portal every hour but for where e no work...i dey sleep for NL and log in CIC portal every hour... lol).

* Today (24th Aug 2022) was forming tough guy not look check portal and NL, was in a meeting and decided to distracted myself from the long discussions, looked in my Gmail and behold, the "donotreply" mail... BP shot up, breathing held, tension raised, ... logged in portal, went straight to check Child 4 (youngest) account, and beholded, application approved... that is when i smiled and gatthered the liver to go and check wifey SOWP and other....

Meehn, the feeling of ecstacy is unspeakable, i swear....

I bid all of us, particularly 2Pretty4u, Kiari, Charitojames et al positive decisions from IRCC..

we will all meet there

thank you so much Fam. i was reading this NL thread more than 4 months before i applied and made changes based on lessons learned gatthered here.

Make i gather our passport go drop for VAC tomorrow.

Good luck to us all....!!!!

I feel like crying... God is too faithful to fail...I am nect in line

Tolufijeh:
Guys it’s PPR OOOOOOOOO For myself and my daughter ooooo I can’t believe this if it’s a dream please I don’t want to wake up ooooo Nov 24th applicant, university of Regina, Bsc program for a 33 year Old Lady, the impossible specialist came through for me can you believe this? Medical sand Bvl passed in June and Eligibility and background checks started then too. I used an agent. PPR dropped sine 19th of August
What God cannot do does not exist I must confess all hopes have been lost. There is a God that answers prayers abeg. This testimony will go round IJN.....Amen

Glory!!! Wow! Congratulations to you and your daughter..

tolupe1:
6? SIX Oluwa , I remain loyal to your Kingdom oo. Ya child is here. I see that you are in the neighbour hood. Biko Lord do not pass me by. I also want to shout, “Guys, it is PPR” this week.

I ask and I receive in Jesus name, amen.

Amen!!

Johnmark247:
- Family of 5
- Applications Submitted: May 25th 2022
- Medical Request just landed at mid day today.
- Father & 3kids: SP
- Mother (Spouse): SOWP

God Is Busy Perfecting What He Started!

Congratulations in advance

olokings:
My people! My people!!!!

It is PPR x5 oooooooh. We are a family of six (6)!!!!

Omo! The initial shock of receiving the donotreply mail can raise BP to the roof.

I have received PPR for my self (Study permit), SOWP for Spouse, Study Permit x 2 (for Child 1 & 2), Visitor Visa (for minor - 1 yr old). Child 3 is a US citizen so we will apply Study Permit at the border.

April 30th Applicant.

I am still digesting the ecstacy in the office.

Detailed timeline and document to follow later.

Charity james, 2Pretty4U, Kiara and the overall NL family I wish us all positive results in our application.

Meehn, this feeling is to die for...hummmmm


PS: We are going to New Brunswick (Fredericton)

Omg!!! This is a thunderstorm... Congratulations to you and yours!!! What God cannot do does not exist... i am next in line

Hafeez6948:
My people i have received BVL today 9:48 i hope my ppr is imminent as well..

Omg Hafeez!!! I have been awaiting your PPR more than any other one here... I know it has already ended in praises for you

JaneChiamakaOke:
Good day everyone. Please can someone guide me on the new link. I used the GC key and we applied for the study permit since beginning of June and no update yet.

Thank you.

So do you intend to re-apply on the new portal?

HillaryNdukwe:
Please guys which school in Canada is the cheapest

Copy this question and paste it on google

Fehgur:
If your letter of acceptance has 3 starting date, they won’t defer your admission, instead they’ll ask you to reapply again. I know this because it happened to me and I had to reapply but luckily, I got another admission within a week. You can try reaching out to them for a deferral, I hope yours will be different from mine. Good luck.

Is it same school as his?

padie77:
Pls how much is the ticket?

You can check it out yourself

sinorte:
Congratulations to all PPR recipients, and speedy approval to all hopefuls.

Please what are the airlines I could booked with to Toronto Pearson airport that wouldn't require transit visa. Majority of the flights I'm seeing plan to transit through USA.

EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian

Qre1:
Did they request for medical from you or your did upfront

I can’t see on your dashboard where medical was requested. Currently waiting for medical request since 26 days I use new portal aswell

You can see her medical was done even before she applied

flower1019078:
GUYS OOO!!! YOU CAN SEE ME WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE FOR ME OOO!!!
IT IS PPR!!!
FILE LODGE; 9TH MAY 2022
MEDICALS: 25TH APRIL 2022( UPDATED ON 27TH JUINE)
BIOMETRICS: 16TH MAY 2022( UPDATED ON 21ST JULY)
REVIEW OF ELIGIBILITY STARTED: YESTERDAY ON THE 22 OF AUGUST( RIGHT AFTER MY SCHOOL MOVE IN DAY)
PPR: TODAY!! ON THE 23RD OF AUGUST
I APPLIED THROUGH THE NEW PORTAL
GOING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA

YESTERDAY I CALLED US AND CANADA IRRC LINES AND LAID COMPLAINTS AND SENT EMAILS TO THE AMERICAN EMAILS BOTH NEWYORK AND LOSANGELES
I WAS USING AN AGENT SO WHEN I GET MY INFO FROM THEM I WILL POST MY FILE SUBMITTED
I PRAY FOR YOU ALL TOO!!!

Super Congratulations... I am next in line

topeel:
See what The Lord has done!
Glory to God!

Thank you Nairaland
I learnt all I applied during my application from here

Wow!!! Congratulations to you!! I am next to testify

Samtob4life:
The eagle has landed!!!!!

Finally!!!!

June 9th applicant.

I will drop my timeline later.

Congratulations oh.. wow!!! Good news

Tgbengus151:
To the best of my knowledge, i think you can only be granted entry into Canada one month prior to your program resumption date.

All that has changed

adeyinkaadetunj:
Glory be to God for His mercy endurance forever, It end in praise for me.

My first application refused on 30th March 2022. Applir through old portal. GCKEY.


New application submitted on the 27th April 2022.
Medical request on the 3rd August 2022.
Sent E-medical sheet to them for update

Medical passed on the 4th August 2022.

PPR today 23rd August 2022 11:40am

People waiting will receive there own soon by the Grace of God.

Amen!! Congratulations, it has ended in praise for me too

lawajo:
Well today God came through for me

I applied March 18
Biometric done 23rd March
Received Medical Request May 28
Did medical at IOM abuja on June 2nd
Medical Passed June 8

Since then nothing again
I started sending webforms and emails to diff consular offices
and my school is suppose to resume August 31st
but this morning PPL came through

to those of you out there God is still on the throne

Documents submitted:
ALL CIC DOCUMENTS
Sponsor is my big brother in the US
he submitted bank statement of $40,000
letter of sponsorship
offer letter(for his work)
pay stubs (4 months)
IRS tax certificate

I did not submit any other documents from my side except passport photo and Int'l passport..

I will need help with University of Regina oooo. If you are attending the school or you are already based there. please come through for a brother

This is amazing... Congratulations to you... i am next in line

mytenola:
PPR Time
Submitted April 12
Biometrics April 25
Upfront Medicals Done
Eligibility review started around July 4th
Got a medical request on July 20 despite doing upfront Medicals
Medical passed on August 20
PPR August 22
For those expectant , God will answer your prayers

Congratulations oh!!! Amen to your prayers... I am next to testify

Lilknight:
I’m flying to the land of Canada in less than 48hrs, Newfoundland and Labrador province to be precise. Thanks to everyone who contributed when I needed. I would appreciate any tip for a first time traveler.

I will join you soon... St John’s

sinorte:
To God be the glory, great things he hath done! It's PPR my people.

I thank God Almighty for approving my SP application. It's only Him that can actually do it. IRCC, or the VO in charge of my file, was just a conduit for His works. I praise the name of God Almighty. Thank you Jesus!

I specially thank my spouse. I understand you just always want the best for the family. God bless you real good.

And now to the big masquerade, Makano, I can't thank you enough for the encouragement and support. Your professional guidance right from the onset is part of what we are celebrating today. You sure know what a sure application is. Despite my worries about the delay, you were cock sure that the visa would be issued, and more so in August. I know I didn't take to some of your advice, but I'm sure you'd understand that was due to anxiety about out nation. Thank you Makano. I recommend Makano to you all.

Meanwhile, Makano, we go still find way resolve that good dilemma.

Worthy mentions also to Mama12345, Ketima, Tobe1997 and Toceen2022. God bless you all.

Key information about my application and my timeline below:

1. First time applicant/New portal
2. Sponsor: Spouse
3.Tuition for 2 years: CAD 31,274
4. 1.5m + 2.9m (Applicant)
5. 5m (Sponsor)
6. USD 6,888 + USD 7,000 (Sponsor)

O ya o! Make una help with visa submission process. I know it's been shared several times. I just need reassurance on the choice that can deliver my 'visaed' passport within a week. School resumes early September.

Thank you all

Super Congratulations... i am really hopeful... this is some news... Y’all should wait for me

HouseRavenclaw:
PPR alert!! I still cannot believe this has happened. It's been so long since I applied that it's felt like a daily delusion to keep up with this application. My case was ridiculously complex and I'm not even sure where to begin from. This is going to be long so prepare for a short tale.

In 2019, I got adopted by my father (who lives in Canada) and neither of us had any idea of how to work an application but we assumed it couldn't be that difficult if there were available funds. He sent me an invitation letter, his financial documents and a prepared itinerary of places we'd visit in order to give the application some substance.

Within a month, it was denied and that was devastating for both of us because we'd thought it was a straightforward process. In 2020, I hired an agency that had a visa approval rate of over 90% and they took a very pricey fee for the help.

One thing I will say about agents is that they can make or break your application. It is true that the average one in Nigeria is a con person but there are also very genuine agents and you just have to know where to find them. Even on Nairaland here, many end up hiring gurus to do the work of an agent so unless you're completely qualified to do the work and prepared to be as thorough as possible, please hire competent help.

They told me outright that only a study permit would give me a chance and my biological mom would have to be my main sponsor. They also told me I'd have to apply to a major university as it would ensure a tuition fee that would be worth showing IRCC I was serious about studying there. After supplying them my information, they applied to University of Concordia, Ontario and Ottawa. I got into all three within the month to study English Language.

I was going to pick the University of Concordia because it's in the same state as my adoptive father and I wouldn't have to pay for an apartment but they gave me a conditional acceptance dependent on a timely submission of an IELTS result. I found that silly and racist because my English results in WAEC and my high school transcripts were stellar and everyone knows Nigerians speak English as their main language. I probably speak English at a higher reading level than their Teaching Assistants so I responded declining their offer and applying with the University of Ottawa.

The agency wrote my letter of explanation, addressing my former refusal in a way that I probably couldn't have done and they established strong home ties.

On the 23rd of August 2021, I applied. I wouldn't hear anything till October 15th when my medical request form came in. I got that done at IOM on the 20th of the same month and when they discovered I'd had tuberculosis at 16, they asked me to do a sputum test that week to save time because IRCC would definitely want additional medical attention.

On the 26th, 27th and 28th, I got my sputum tests done. I wouldn't receive any feedback till December when I was told I passed. On January 20th, I got the final xray done and my results were sent to IRCC. I remember thinking the worst of it was over when I received yet another email to go for a pulmonary testing at a recommended tuberculosis specialist and I had breathing exercises done. She also filed a report about her findings and cleared me.

On February the 17th, my medicals changed to "under review" and I hoped they would be passed before the month's end. When February was over and I didn't hear anything, I joined Nairaland to ask questions about what I could do. I got advised to send emails and web forms so I did those but I kept getting automated responses about "being in queue for processing" or being "under review".

In April, I contacted the MP office of Montréal and they gave me information saying my application was under eligibility review. That month, I ordered my GCMS notes and saw that it was not even true. My eligibility and criminality had been passed since the same day my medical request was sent in October 2021. My medicals had been stalled in the Central Admissibility Unit for months.

On June 1st, I got a Procedural Fairness Letter for medical inadmissibility. I take supplements to ensure my tuberculosis remains latent and apparently they cost more than was allocated for international students yearly. I was asked to prepare a mitigation plan to show how I'd cover the amount which exceeded the threshold.

Since I'd paid a tuition fee of $10,000 for my Fall semester, I had Healthcare coverage. I confirmed that it was active with the university pharmacy and they redirected me to my insurance provider which confirmed that not only was it active, they had my medication and covered it. I took a letter from them and the campus pharmacy and I submitted the health care plan on July 18th.

On July 26th, I passed my medicals. Once that happened, a part of me began to feel more assured but more nervous than ever. I started sending frenzies of emails and web forms requesting a final decision as my application was set to clock one year.

This morning I was about to have breakfast when I got the "donotreply" email. While trembling, I checked and there lay my BVL, Medical surveillance form and Original Passport Request. This has been the most difficult thing I've ever done and I am grateful for everyone who contributed to making this a reality, most especially my dad.

DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST
___________________________

IRCC Forms:

1. Application for Study Permit Made Outside of Canada (IMM1294E)
2. Family Information form (IMM5645E)
3. Temporary Resident form (IMM5257B)


Personal Documents:

1. High School Transcripts, GPA of 4.0
2. WAEC results
3. Unconditional Letter of Acceptance from University of Ottawa
4. Tuition payment of $10,000
5. Birth Certificate
6. Police Certification
7. International Passport Bio Data Page
8. Letter of Explanation
9. Statement of Purpose
10. Affidavit of Return
11. Passport Photograph
12. Letter of Employment at 2020 Internship
13. Letter of Recommendation from CEO.
14. Letter of Recommendation from NGO.

Financial Sponsor Documents (My mother):

1. Bank statement of ₦8 million.
2. Updated bank statement of ₦7.2 million.
3. Evaluated property worth ₦24 million.
4. Car valuation and receipts.
5. Lease receipts for 4 different apartments.
6. Pay slips from workplace.
7. Letter of sponsorship.
8. Affidavit of Sponsorship.
9. Passport Bio Data Page.

Financial Sponsor Documents (My father):

1. Bank statement of $360,000.
2. Additional account statement of $76,000.
3. Letter of Support.
4. Letter establishing relationship and history.
5. Passport Bio Data Page.

I'm not a religious person and neither is my family so I'll chalk this win to hardwork and tenacity of the human spirit. I've just mailed my passport to Abuja and I'm out on the next flight that appeals to me. Now, my watch is over.

Many thanks to Mrs Kweje and ShowYoung for reaching out to me during this long wait. Goodbye and good luck to everyone awaiting their approval.

Wow!!! Big big big Congratulations to you... we will all get there... i am next in line for this miracle

Fredba:
Pls guys i need answers how do I tackle this so it doesn’t affect me..?
My start date is almost close and I’m still waiting for ppr, i check my program availability for winter23 and its already closed I’m thinking of deferring to another course which also relate to my work experience.

Mail your school and know if you can still get a slot for winter. You are a student already there not that it’s a fresh application

Ocool:
Please, I have questions related to this.

As regards the Study Permits for kids, how can admissions be secured for them into primary and secondary schools in Canada?

I'm asking because I don't know what to fill in that part of the Study Permit Form for two kids, one in primary school and the one in secondary school (JSS class). Because the form is not validating as I left that part empty.

Basically, I want to if it is compulsory for the kids to have LOA too from primary and secondary schools in Canada.

If the kids don't need LOA, what should I fill in the empty part.

I used my own LOA for my kid... i uploaded mine for her. Admissions are secured when you get there and have an apartment... because an address is needed to put them in schools close to home..(for public schools) they are put in schools according to their age so basically your kids will go down a class below their present class now. It’s not Primary or Secondary... It’s Elementary ( 1st - 6th grades) Junior high (7th-9th grades) and Senior high..(10th-12th grade). School age is 6 for 1st Grade so check your kids age and know where they will be.

bullstriker:
It seems like the “further review” is delaying your application. When you submit your application, first, it goes through a completeness check, otherwise known as R10. If you pass this stage, it means you submitted a complete application and will ask to go for biometrics, if applicable. It is after this stage that eligibility, criminality, security etc. starts.

To answer your question, there are people assess your application before the visa officer receives it and makes the final decision. These people, commonly known as analysts, can flag a document for further review if they cannot verify it or have other concerns. They are the ones that “recommend” pass or further review. The VO often goes with their recommendation.

So, if your application is recommended for further review, it is likely an analyst has flagged a document or a stage (eligibility, criminality, security, medical) that needs the attention of the visa officer. Although it can cause delay, they want to ensure you are credible and approve your application.

Please order a gcms note because it is in Global Case Management System (GCMS) that the analyst leaves a note for the visa officer. In fact, it is from a GCMS that the MP was given the information. This way, you can provide further information to address the concern before a decision is made.

My biometrics came immediately i applied... when did my application now go tru the R10? I don’t think anything is done before biometrics. It’s after the biometrics your application can be touched...

It is done, What God cannot do does not exist #NSPPD #7amFirePrayers

Fardowsa:
hi guys, i know this is not an appropriate thread for this but this is the only responsive thread i know.
Can i get a list of SAT tutorial centres that coach and can register in. That is close to the Airport Ikeja
Thank you

Who would possibly have a list of SAT centres? Use your google

Bobomaigida:
But what kind of SMS costs N990, this is grand exploitation by VFS.

The feeling of getting your Visa stamped won’t let you reason it till after you have paid

HouseRavenclaw:
I don't think you understand me. Older applicants do get approvals, but for Masters, Post Graduate degrees, PhDs and other levels. You will see one or two anomaly undergraduate approvals but it is usually when said applicant is able to properly explain why they are just getting their university education done.

They often rule these type of applications as an older person trying to immigrate so one has to be really lucky or in possession of a stellar application. Instead of going through this amount of scrutnity, it's better to apply for a study level suited to one's age group.

Note: I will add that in comparison to other groups, older people are less likely to receive a study permit though. In 2020/21, over 50% of Nigerian study permits went to people younger than 21. Most over the age 30 applied for Masters, PhDs and PGDs. It was a very rare sighting for an older person to get a study permit with an undergraduate degree.

Wht if the person has been doing business after Secondary school and never had an Undergraduate studies? Will the person still do Graduate studies? Because of age?

Papapa1234:
40s and 50s have been getting approvals...that older applicants don't get approved is fallacy..them dey collect approval hot hot

The response tire me oh... Older as in? Be like the guy dey 20 if he sees 37 as really old... They get approvals because they are even regarded as more responsible. Is it easy to still want to study at that age?.

HouseRavenclaw:
It's not a discouragement to give out facts. Older people rarely get Canadian study permits and it's even worse for those aspiring to undergraduate studies. The approval rate is appalling. You can bank on faith however much you want, but the reality has to be spelt out for those who want the cold facts. Cheers.

Older people? In here I’ve seen 41 years, 47years and even 50.