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Lexy123:
Late PPR announcement but really better late than never. Very long post alert!!!

ITA 496 - July 2020 (Cant remember the date but it was the first all program draw after covid drama)
AOR - August 8 2020
Biometric - Sept 2oish dont really remember
PPR - Nov 18
Vfs returned passport - Jan 22 2021 (run from vfs lagos abeg)

Background

Started japa plans since 2018 but never took it seriously. I glanced through nairaland that period and decided to start with IQAS. Did that and the evaluation came in Feb of 2019. But by then I was more interested in traveling to UK. I sat down with uk visiting thread (I can give Justwise a big kiss here). It was so self explanatory and easy to do I was like haaaaa.. Bear in mind I already had 2 UK refusals before I stumbled on the thread. But I get coconut head I said the 3rd time would be the charm. I sat down with that nairaland thread and did the visa by myself. Visa came out, I travelled and came back.

Over confidence was worrying me and I decided to apply for Canada visit also immediately I got the UK visa. Canada bounced me and said family ties in canada bla bla bla. I said no wahala, I would come back from UK and reapply. Then almighty covid happened. Lockdown ensued.

My sis called me one day during lockdown and said oya go and continue your canada pr. That's how I registered for MOD in May. Wrote it after lockdown and had 9, 9, 7.5, 8.5. Used ielts liz, a bit of Jay, cambridge 1-13 and youtube videos on listening. Dived into the pool and got ITA.

Got reference letter from my present and previous place of employment to make up 3 years. Sent bi-weekly whatsapp msgs to my previous boss to ensure I was fresh in his mind incase ircc called. Before village ppl would want to take control. Important to note that I was paid cash here and I worked here for over 2 years. I just stated it in the reference letter that I was paid cash das all. I didn't do cash certificate. It felt like I would be trying too hard if I added that. At the end of the day it's whatever makes you sleep at night.

I had 3 separate pair of eyes look at my application. I looked at it from the point of view of the VO also.

Saved up majority of my proof of funds and got the rest from my dearest mama.

After biometrics, the plan was to request for gcms every month (wetin consine agbero with overload). I would disturb then until they answer me. Lo and behold, first gcms in October showed everything passed, security not yet started. I started dancing. I knew it was about to go down. I sha have not committed any crime.

Nov 18 golden mail arrived and vfs lagos started their drama.

This thread is a treasure trove and for the newbies I beg of you read page 1. Everything you need is there. Almost somebody has passed through whatever questions you have and you will definitely find your answers there. I learnt by force by fire when I sent DM and nobody will respond. I kuku respected myself and found my way to page 1.

Justwise is the real MVP. Also all the selfless people who answer question here, I doff my cap to you. Did the whole process from begining to end without any agent help

See y'all in cannyland soon!!!

Sulee23:
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It is very okay and straightforward. Just take one more glance at the Noc to see if you are not missing anything. All the best. I am also using 4112.

Munierhart:
It looks good to me. And it's not exactly the same as the one on the 4112 NOC Code. So it's fine. P.S. I fall in this category too.

MissMa01:
Lawyers that work in a law firm pretty much have an easy NOC. You people are so lucky sha

Rhuth:
Please guys; does TRF number change with writing IELTS again with BC?
I recently re-wrote the exam. Result is out, but I haven't received hard copy yet and I want to edit my profile with the new result.
Will the new TRF be different from the old one?

Stevepop:
Hi, please I'll appreciate clarification regarding my application. My name as stated on my passport is Steven Oluwaseun Popoola, but on some of my documents, it's only Steven Popoola

1) Please will an LOE suffice for this or I have to do an affidavit?

2) I live in UK, is it possible to do an affidavit from Nigeria and get it scanned or it has to be from UK?

I'll appreciate your response please. Thanks so much.

Mmamaroon:
I could not find a definition on IRCC's websites for "commission" but I think the one below applies. I assume commissions could be paid in cash or by transfer. I think the difference between it and wages is that wages are fixed and commissions are variable.

Pls ask your question here so that more people can assist you.

Check page 1 for the application checklist of what should be contained in your reference letter. Do what they ask, no need to fear.

Pls also carefully review page 1. No conviction is greater than one you have yourself regardless of what anyone here says.

Mmamaroon:
Your employer would state it on your ref letter, I suppose.....Mr X is paid commission of X for every Y done.

If they pay commission then it will also be easy to track on your SOA if you feel you need to include that.

If you are self employed see the checklist on page 1 for what docs you need to provide.

Mmamaroon:
IRCC accepts wages paid as commissions. Part time work is also permissible. Carefully review the link below and check that:
1) your work experience is in line with what is written there
2) you performed the duties of your chosen NOCs 3) your employer can give you reference letters with job descriptions that match the NOCs

The 1st NOC will have dates matching when you started working for the firm till when you were called to bar and your duties were expanded. The 2nd NOC from where the 1st ends to this present time/date. Your primary NOC on your profile can be either.......if both meet the conditions in the workers.html#skilled

Adeugoo:
Hello Brother,

i just want to start, should i use WEs or IQAS?

i have masters.

also how do i make payment?

Please dont be offended.

Apiness111:
Hi everyone. I hope everyone is doing okay. Please I'm new in the building. Are there any lawyers in the house? I'm seeking sample REFERNCE LETTER from law firms and sample CASH SALARY CERTIFICATES from law firms. Does anyone have them? Please share with me. Thank you.

whizqueen:
@ Apiness111 @lomis29

Pay stubs/slips, letter of reference and a letter of cash salary from your previous employer would work for cash salaries.

Just be careful tho Cos they will likely check the internet presence of such companies and your LinkedIn as well

Mmamaroon:
#PersonalOpinion

Put yourself in a VO's shoes....if you feel like you need to explain anything, then do so with an LOE.

The alternative is to submit only what is the IRCC checklist i.e. a letter from your European bank and deal with an ADR if/when one arrives.

In making your decision, consider what percentage of the €10k is from momsie, from your part time work and from your Naira account.

PS: hope your part time job is in your profile under work experience OR personal history. Hope also the Naira in your Nigerian account can be explained if the need arises.

Good luck!

DFreeze:
Hello mate, this is not an issue at all. 10,000 € is more than enough for a single person. Just provide your reference letter from your EU bank factoring CIC requirements in the letter. Don't think 10,000 Eur is too much of a money to create suspicion. Raising that money in a year is not a big deal even as a student. You're good to go.

Furthermore, there is no need for gift deed or whatever they call it. Folks that use those are people who don't have raw funds. You have the raw funds. You're in order.

DFreeze:
Hello mate, this is not an issue at all. 10,000 € is more than enough for a single person. Just provide your reference letter from your EU bank factoring CIC requirements in the letter. Don't think 10,000 Eur is too much of a money to create suspicion. Raising that money in a year is not a big deal even as a student. You're good to go.

Furthermore, there is no need for gift deed or whatever they call it. Folks that use those are people who don't have raw funds. You have the raw funds. You're in order.

Mmamaroon:
I'd prefer we do it here please, thanks.

Mmamaroon:
God Bless you. I’m very Grateful. Thank You soo much


A sample reference letter is on page 1. The 5th post under sample documents. Link below:

https://www.nairaland.com/4212543/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/34#63131997

Regarding your duties, write what you do in bullet points and cross check with your NOC to be certain they match. Do not cut and paste the NOC from the website.

You can have your employer write two separate letters for the NOCs or present the two NOCs in separate sections of a single letter.

Good luck!

Mmamaroon:
I'd prefer we do it here please, thanks.

Mmamaroon:
thank you soo !! Much! God bless you.. Please can I email you?

IRCC accepts wages paid as commissions. Part time work is also permissible. Carefully review the link below and check that:
1) your work experience is in line with what is written there
2) you performed the duties of your chosen NOCs 3) your employer can give you reference letters with job descriptions that match the NOCs

The 1st NOC will have dates matching when you started working for the firm till when you were called to bar and your duties were expanded. The 2nd NOC from where the 1st ends to this present time/date. Your primary NOC on your profile can be either.......if both meet the conditions in the link below.

If you are the UK and the firm is in Nigeria, you may want to explain about working remotely, but that should be easy given the COVID reality of 2020......hopefully none of the duties in the NOC require you to be physically present in the same domicile as your employer e.g. going to court etc!

All the best.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/federal-skilled-workers.html#skilled

Alexy2014:
Who has written CBT with MOD recently, how long dit it take to get result online?

lawyerintransit:
Does anyone have recent experience using IQAS? How long did your assessment take?