It has indeed been a long journey for you but it all ended in praise. I like your faith and your zeal. This journey teaches patience

omariam:
Story Story o

First and foremost, I am grateful to God for everything, for d ppr, for strengthening me all thru d process. The wait was not easy at all o!

After God, na my beautiful ppl and Gurus on Nairaland o. As in, this thread had been amazing. From securing a supervisor (kudos to lekkiboboe, our walking google, ur coldmail samples really helped me), admission and funding, going for biometrics and medicals to ppr. I am super grateful to all our senior comrades and my current colleagues. You all are d BEST!

TIMELINE
UPFRONT MEDICAL: 22 NOV 2021
APPLICATION SUBMISSION: 22 NOV 2021
BIOMETRICS: 29 NOV 2021
MEDICAL PASSED : DEC 15 2021
Den d wait began.
Sent my New LOA ( deferral from winter to spring): 28 January 2022
Sent several emails, webforms, mailed IRCC minister in March, the response I got was d same with what I saw in the 1st GCMS note I ordered with medicals n criminality passed. But eligibility was blank. Mailed MP, but Mp said she can't help me cos I'm not yet in Canada. So I continued to wait.

But I kept sending mails and webforms.
Ordered for another GCMS note: 14 April 2022( still waiting for that)
ELIGIBILITY REVIEW: 27 APRIL 2022
On 5th of may, I sent another email to same MP with 'HELP!!!!! May 9 resumption!!! No decision after 25 weeks' as subject, and dis time she sent an authorization form to me and submitted my enquiry.
BVL/PPR : 11 MAY 2022
DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED
LOA/ funding letter
International passport
Bsc and Msc certificates
Birth certificate
Sop (3pages)
Sponsorship letter (notorized) from cousin stating that he will be supporting the funding I got from sch with 10k CAD.
Sponsor's personal and company account MBS.
Sponsor's CAC docs
Sponsor's work ID and Drivers license.
Photo with sponsor at my wedding in 2014
Family tree showing our relationship.
Applicants salary account and payslips
Family and wedding pics
Proof of fund LOE with a table showing my expenses (tuition and living expense) and my available funds. (Saw these on MUN website).
Land use charge bill n receipts to show property ownership ( since I don't have money for evaluation, the bill showed d value of d property)
Appointment, confirmation, and promotion letters ( for me and my husband)
Publications at work
Deceased parent property papers.
Marriage certificate ( Nikkai cert with plenty Arabic n small English)
Children's birth certificate
Pension account statement
Affidavit of one and same person due to name variation on my passport, birth certificate and marriage certificate. (Sent this through webforms)

Another thing that bothered me during d wait was that I declared having MSC already n I'm going for another one, though I explained why dis was so in my SOP.

I so grateful to God Almighty and I pray that everybody waiting will get their good news very soon. Amen.

Congratulations....May the land favour you

omariam:
Its ppr
Alhamdulilah robbil alaminnnnnnnn
Coming with my timeline ooooooooooo
I'm super happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations....May the land favour you. More PPRs will be dropping this week. Tomorrows PPRs will be more than todays. Amennn

buckyfof:
PPR JUST DROPPED!!!!!

I will be coming back to drop my timeline. I'm still shocked.

Congrats....May the land favour you.

NgumimiT:
PPR alert!!!

First application - 2nd June 2021
Biometrics - 4th June 2021
Medicals - 3rd June, updated to 11th June.
Eligibility - 15th September 2021
Breakfast served - 1st December 2021.

Reasons for refusal was financial status.
I had ordered my notes last week of November so I figured the refusal reasons would be included. I waited for a month but it wasn’t delivered so I decided to reapply without it based on trends I have seen on nairaland.

I paid my full tuition and opened a student deposit account with CIBC.


Resubmitted application - 31 December 2021
Medicals passed - 22 January 2022
Eligibility started - 15 March 2022
1st and 2nd ghost update - 23 March 2022
3rd ghost update - 29 March 2022
Request for updated LOA - 6 April 2022
BVL and PPR - 11 May 2022

I finished my second semester by the end of the month should’ve started my coop in May so I sent enrollment letter and co-op registration letter.

Documents submitted.
Applicant
1. Uni transcript & statement of result
2. NYSC certificate
3. Work ID
4. Employment contract
5. Payslip’s for 3 months
6. Resumè
7. Letter of introduction from my place of work stating I’ll return to resume my role/be promoted.
8. Birth certificate
9. NIN
10. My bank statement - 1yr
11. Airbnb profile page and payment slips
12. Siblings birth certificate
13. Parents ID
14. CAC of me and my siblings farm
15. Student deposit account - 6k CAD
16. Transcript of my last semester
17. Presidents honors list award
18. Reference letter from uni professor
19. Reference letter from previous employer
20. Police certificate- expired from my last application

Sponsors docs - my brother in law
1. Marriage certificate
2. Passport data page
3. Pictures of me and my sponsor
4. His business reg documents
5. Invoice from one of his clients
6. Affidavit of support - notarized
7. Sponsorship letter
8. Fixed deposit certificates
9. My bank statement - 1yr

Number 2

AOlalere:
Please if I am getting a study leave from my employer, which one should I pick in the attached photo, number 2 or 5?

Thanks

Congratulations...may the land favour you.

Ebonieblack:
Its PPR guys....

Submitted application on the 23rd of October 2021

Truly, what God cannot do does not exist. May the land favour you. Congratulations. This is a good start to our week. May all PPR expectants be favoured this week. Congratulations to you all in advance. Im so happy for you.

Olacherry:


What God cannot do does not exist! I can’t handle this feeling… it’s over the moon!
At last, my PPR has landed! To God be all the glory!
I’ll be back with my full gist�

Thank you. I will wait it out. We submitted our application on the 9th of April and included our upfront medical slip, yet it has not been updated yet. I have observed that updates on medicals have been slow these days. Who else is in my shoes?

legenduq:
Yes, sometimes you won't get any acknowledgement. Since it's not up to 14days, expect a response by next week.

My spouse sent additional documents via webform on 23rd April. Didnt receive any automated mail and no acknowledgement yet. Is this normal? This was his 1st webform raised.

legenduq:
14 days

Congratulations

ditha:
Eventually got SOWP PPR !!!!!!!!...

2 visitors visa refusal via the new portal
1st was submitted on 22nd November and refused on 30th December
Reasons:
-purpose of visit
-family ties
-travel record
2nd was on 5th January and refused on 20th February
Reasons:
-family ties
-travel record

SOWP submitted on 22nd February 2022,
-Travelled to Dubai on 4th of April 2022 for vacation (my wife came from Canada to meet me there in Dubai) and I returned to Nigeria on 22nd of April and on 1st of May I sent my new travel record via email to kenya, London and lagos IRCC offices with pictures with my wife.I also submitted it as webform. approval was received today, May 5th- 72days!!!. Pure miracle


I should add that I requested for reconsideration of the visitor's visa that was refused in December, and I did not hear from them until today, they sent a second rejection for the visit visa(that is making three visit visa rejections) followed immediately by an approval for the open work permit

I am very excited! I wish everyone waiting - favour!
ah God is too kind

Congratulations..

fcisca:
It’s PPR request for my ward!!!
February 27 2022 submission
University of Manitoba
Semi-silent reader here but I will be back to share full details later
Lemme finish with today’s UTME first

I think that should go under the additional / optional documents placeholder.

Popson09:
Where will I upload my SOP on ircc website

You can raise a webform with your updated LOA. Lets wait for other gurus to advise

eyidamilola:
Good day gurus in the house, please I have a question. If one has submitted application but yet school has resumed and application is not out. The school decides to move ones resumption date because visa is yet to be put. How can one reach out to IRCC in order to update them. Pls kindly help � @Frankrobbn1

Wow 7th time. Congratulations. I love your determination.... I am so happy for you. Indeed what God cannot do does not exist.

hesjay:
It’s PPR!!!
7th time applicant! Silent reader on Nairaland
Thank you Lord
Thank you Makano for a well package application

Congratulations. May the land favour you

Belle110:
Hey guys, it’s PPR time, I woke up to it by 7:00am today and I was told to check for an update on my application, lol, I kept breathing hard to the part that says my final application has been approved. Then I started shouting.
Funny enough, the first gcms note I’ll ever order is meant to come in by Saturday this week.

Docs submitted at first when I submitted my application:

LOA
Uncle letter of financial support
His UK bank documents 4 months
Passport photograph
International passport data page
My bank statements 4 months
IMM FORMS

Another document sent later and added on through Abuja on 1st of March
- Mpower loan document

Other documents sent letter and added by Abuja on 28th of March
- Employment letter
- IMM 5257b_1
- Letter of explanation

Because I never submitted optional documents, and as the name implies, it was optional, until I saw a post here that says it doesn’t hurt to submit them, I rushed to submit them because it can push your application further.

I needed to add new financial information to the IMM1294 form and correct would accompany you tick boxes on the IMM5646 form. These were updated IMM documents and I wanted it added to my application.

The MP requested for an update on my application from Ircc on the 9th of April and helped to pass the documents across plus proof of enrolment of courses for May.

I submitted documents again through Abuja and it was added on 3rd of May, like 2-3 days ago.
- my uncles British passport/ a citizen
- Another letter of explanation explaining funds/money/sponsorship
- Some chats we had, screenshots
- School transcripts and degree certificate
- Nysc certificate
- My CV
- His business card, he owns and Co runs his law firm in the uk
- My birth certificate

Application timeline:
- submitted January 15
- Biometrics added in January 18
- Upfront medicals and updated to pass on February 22, 2022
- Eligibility review started on ending of march or 1st of April thereabout
- On 9th of April, MP confirmed to me that Ircc told the office that Medicals and criminality has passed and eligibility is still in review.

I really appreciate the information I got on the platform, it made me wiser and strategical.

I didn’t submit a lot of docs cause I believe it’s not by submitting a lot, but the genuinity of each doc and the proof it serves.

Special shout out to Teemenzo, Nina, bucky for always answering my questions!!! I can’t wait for your pprs……… guysssss… can’t wait!

No, he didnt use an agent. He applied on 30th Jan and got admission on 8th Feb. I think the course has a role to play since some fill up quickly. Anyways, lets keep our fingers crossed but you must have more options too.

Msveev:
Really, did he use an agent?
I applied since February and the school hasn't made any decision.

Thanks a lot Lekkiboboe. I will guide her to do the needful.

Really appreciated.

Lekiboboe:

Ok

Many things might have caused her not to get the admission

As required by the department the Pol. Science faculty

- Her last two years might not be enough (70% upward )

- Her Statement of intent (also known as SOP for admission) might not be convincing enough. They require 70-75% GPA in her last two years in the University.

- Her writing sample in English might not be dope enough etc.

- Her not securing a supervisor before applying can be part of why she didn't get the admission

- It's possible the admission committee of uvic didn't see course prerequisites that can make her good a fit (eligible) for a Masters in Political Science

- Competition as well with others etc.

As it is said on Uvics website, she needs to secure a supervisor before applying for the admission, cos most of these Canadian Universities, securing a Prof. makes the application of an applicant solid and it's usually a requirement for a thesis-based Masters in Canada

Your niece know her strengths and areas she has ability in. She needs to seat down and do research on the area or areas she knows within herself that she has potentials, Strength in as related to her undergraduate background.

Due to what she studied in China, She might want to consider the likes of

Masters in Economics

Masters in Accounting

Masters in Finance

MBA

Masters in Insurance

Masters in Marketing

Masters in International Relations with research focus on Economics or International trade

Await additional suggestions from others

Regards

Thanks as always Leki. Always coming to our rescue.
1. Her cgpa is out of 4.
2. Her last two years gpa was 2.6/4.0.
3. She did not get a supervisor first. She just applied.
4. She sent both a chinese and english transcript to the school.

She is currently confused on what course to take considering her educational background and future job opportunities in maple land.

Lekiboboe:


Hi

First of all

Her CGPA3.21, is it of 4.00 or 5.00 grading scale?

What is her Last two years GPAs in the University?

Was she able to secure a Supervisor in the Political Science faculty of UVIc before applying for the Masters program in that school?

The transcript that she used to apply was it in English or Chinese?

My spouse applied to Cambrian in January and received his admission in February.

Msveev:
Has anyone gotten admission letter from Cambrian college for 2022 fall semester?

Hello Sayd,

You have all your sensitive data showing. Please delete this post before your data falls in the wrong hands. All the information you need to put together your visa application is available from page 1 of this thread.

sayd3246:
Good day, please I just got an admission into naigra college, I would like to know what necessary documents I need to get to apply for the visa and other necessary information I need. Thanks

Hello Lekiboboe and gurus. Please help with this.

Chuksiesmom:
Hello gurus,

I am asking this question on behalf of my niece. She studied International Economics and Trade at the Shanghai University of Political Science and Law with a GPA of 3.21. She applied to study Political Science at UVic but was refused. She is thinking of applying for other courses but is confused. What courses will gurus in the house recommend? Please we need help here.
@Anon @Lekkiboboe @makano @frankrobbn

Hello gurus,

I am asking this question on behalf of my niece. She studied International Economics and Trade at the Shanghai University of Political Science and Law with a GPA of 3.21. She applied to study Political Science at UVic but was refused. She is thinking of applying for other courses but is confused. What courses will gurus in the house recommend? Please we need help here.
@Anon @Lekkiboboe @makano @frankrobbn

Congrats dear. May the land of Canada favour you.

Omiinii:
Good day guys, I had to settle to write this because I started my journey here and will finally end it here as well. I recently received my passport request on 21/04/2022.

This journey has started since 2019. My first ever application I used an agent to which was recommended to me by a family friend. My mother was the one in direct contact with the agent all i did was drop documents and go for biometrics. I wasn't really ecstatic about leaving Nigeria then. It wasn't in my plans at all. my application was already 6 months old. Luckily, I withdrew the application as I needed my passport for certain things which I'll not go into the Intricacies. I didn't even bother if my application was going fine or not I just desperately needed my passport at that point not caring what was done or if my application was submitted correctly. Sha I withdrew.

Fast forward to 2020. A friend of mine sparked my interest in traveling to Canada. Especially with the way the country don be. Mhen, then I remembered I had applied for this before. I asked for her advice and she directed me to Nairaland instantly I started reading the thread sometimes I could go as far as 2016 to see what was discussed and how things has changed found that Frankrobbn1, Lekiboboe, Justmellow, Fgmp12, shupy,dommakavelli, just wise where top contributors. So I took my time and read their timelines. Every answers they gave/answered.

However, due to what I already learnt here I knew I had to get in contact with the agent of 2019 again to tell me what he filled in my IMM forms. I also planned to order my gcms files to see myself but I needed the details from the last application and hear what he has to say. I was in shock to what was submitted. The fallacies in my application and knew instantly that I was in deep shit. I can't drastically change any information as that will be considered misrepresentation. IRCC no send if na agent apply for you. So one way or another I maneuvered. I was able to dilute some information. While some i just left it like that. There was no way I could change them.

With what I already knew I applied on July 23 2021. I was then refused November 29 2021. I was devastated. Upon everything whey I don Sabi. Haba na. I ordered my notes the same day I got refused.

I took my time got closer to God, bought some course from Mark holte. Paid for study permit webinars organized by immigration lawyers. Looked for other resources to gather information, felt nairaland wasn't enough. I would always direct message immigration lawyers on twitter i.e Andrew kolton, Raj sharma, Mikal, Mario Bellissimo. I got some information about the Intricacies, learnt alot about chinook e.t.c
Information choke sha.

With that in mind. I addressed my refusal reasons as accentuated by my GCMS notes. Which were sources of funds in 3 words. Packaged my application and applied on the 11th April of 2022. I received my passport request on 21st of April 2022.

Docs submitted in no particular order
1.) Evidence of post secondary education
2.) LOE (1 Page)
3.) SOP (4 Pages)
4.) NIN Slip(Me and my sponsor)
5.) Birth certificate
6.) IELTS
7.) 12 months bank statements for sponsor
8.) My bank statement (4 months)
9.) Business Invoices and receipts
10.) Tuition payment receipts
11.) Recommendation letters
12.) Financial statements of business
13.) Family pictures
14.) Business related pictures
15.) CAC registration docs
16.) Tenancy agreement and evidence of it's proceeds
17.) Sponsorship letter
18.) Bank reference Letter.

It'll end in praise for each and every one of us.

Congrats. May the land of Canada favour you.

Ayotola2020:
Hello all,

At last I got my PPR today after 5 months and 3 weeks , almost 6 months and 26 days after bvl�������������� The waiting was excruciating.

Special thanks to the rear gem on this platform @makano. He is truly competent in visa processing. I almost gave up but he gave me some advices yesterday on how to mail IRCC which I followed through and my PPR came within 24 hrs����� �

Infact my application was part of those he posted yesterday with bvl and no PPR for 26 days.

This is my timeline:

Application date: 10th Nov,2021

Biometrics: 12th Nov,2021

Medical request: 15th March, 2022

BVL: 24th March,2022

PPR: 20th April, 2022


Like I said earlier, special thanks to Makano. I am a silent member on this group but I got a lot of information here that helped me. Makano kept reassuring me when I was down.He is vast in the visa processing and also very compassionate. God bless you greatly sir.

God bless everyone here taking their time to share their timelines. I would be an ingrate not to share mine.

For all other waiting, it shall all end in praise �����

Congrats in advance. You need to increase the God factor, that also plays a role. . What God cannot do does not exist. It is done!!!

Amoxx66:
Please House I got a medical request on 22nd of march.... And it has been updated to pass on 12th of April... Please how long does it take to get PPR and does it mean my application has been approved?

You can do it before or afterwards. Whichever works for you. I will advice you hurry with your application considering the processing time and delays. On the new portal there is a question on whether you have had a medicals, once you select yes, you can capture the e-medical receipt details. You can also submit the e-medical receipt via a webform later.

nesougo:
Good evening all, Please I'm a first time applicant and I want to apply for a Study Permit for September 2022. Please can I do my upfront medicals before submitting my application ? In the new IRCC portal, is there a place required to submit your medicals before submitting your study permit application ? I would appreciate it if someone helps me out with this. Thanks

Happy New year nairalanders! We are working on the study permit application for my spouse and children. What do i capture under tuition on my childrens study permit form. It is mandatory and i dont know if i should capture my spouses fee there.

Gurus in the house...please assist.

Many happy returns.

SOPWriter:
I would like to appreciate everyone who has contributed to the sustainability of this thread. Equally, I do rejoice with those whose testimonies have cheered up other hopefuls.

As we journey through 2022, please remember to be deliberate about your applications. They should be as straight as an arrow. If a complication is unavoidable, please trivialise it by attaching a clear and concise note. You do not have to hire anyone to process your application or draft your "note". Everything you need is on this thread. I also published some guides that could make this easier for you.

Happy New Year to you all, and I wish you a prosperous year!

Thanks Folafikemii. I will research into that. In your opinion how is Harbour Landing community too.

Folafikemii:


Greens on Gardiner is your best bet. Located east Regina. Very calm and lovely environment. What u will call Lekki or Ajah in Lagos

The process in the video worked. Thanks so much. The trick is to right click the document and save the link before reopening it.

I really appreciate the effort Lekkiboboe.

Lekiboboe:

You are welcome, the bolded can't be overemphasized

Thanks Lekiboboe. This addresses my question too. Its really good to read thru the thread always .

Lekiboboe:


Read this Post

How to download ADOBE ACROBAT DC Reader & how to fill IMM forms
https://www.nairaland.com/6719291/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/455#107116232

Thanks lekkiboboe. I just saw your response to a similar question. I will give it a try and provide an update.


Hello,
Merry Christmas nairalanders!
I created my GC Key account and I am done with the questionnaire. I am struggling to open the IMM forms. The content of the form does not load. Meanwhile my adobe has the current update. I have tried it on two computers and still keep getting this. Did anyone get this too and how was it solved. I have tried oo cha! ...please i need help. Thank you in advance