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Onlineise:
#MayAorSquad and #Londoners make una gather round. I would have said its been 161days of excruciating patience but NO its been more than that and I would like to share it with y'all......m

12-05-2017: AOR

26-06-2017: Medical Passed

27-06-2017: BG: IP1 - NA

20-07-2017: Raised CSE to submit FBI PCC

10-08-2017: File was moved to London office from CIO.

21-08-2017: London office responded to my mail after 1week to stop disturbing their life.

12-10-2017: Sent a mail to London office to say, Sorry to bother you but how far na its 5months today, but got no response

16-10-2017: BG: NA - IP2

18-10-2017: ADR for the same FBI PCC i already raised CSE for in July, well, I submitted in 40mins after the mail came in.

20-10-2017: PPR.

This is post is long and unnecceasry but na as e dey do me...and maybe to encourage anyone that is still waiting from MAY Squad and all fellow Londoners generally @ajujuju2, @Yooku, @MrsBee, @Lordnath, @deeore, @ITABABE, @damidamsel, @behati, @LordSebastian...the journey didn't just start today but in all we give thanks.

Thanks Y'all for the support.

Wow.....congrats....finally!!!

eddycross:
I hope this encourages the London VO crew that the ministry is moving. See my timeline below. Though it might tarry, yet it shall come.

11 May 2017: AOR
26 Jun 2017: Medicals passed
27 Jun 2017: IP1 (Next step is to conduct a background check)
27 Jun 2017: NA2 (BG status changed to N/A)
10 Aug 2017: ADR status changed to "Additional document not needed" [File moved to London VO]
21 Sep 2017: IP2 (We are processing your background check)
06 Oct 2017: PPR

Congrats @eddycross....quite encouraging. Your AOR is 10days before mine. God has visited you our London LVO neighbor, Surely He is in the Neighborhood . We shall all come back with our testimonies.

bbaby84:
Where my London LVO people at?? Put your hands in air and say woowza!

Safe to say I'll buy a tall glass of champagne with a champagne bottle and chill.....

Be careful what you wish for... I remember wishing for London LVO when I read fusion's post.

Okay, going back to work.

#handsintheair. #Woowza

I"ll add an order of some peppered fish, snail and suya....then we sit and watch them on a large screen.

A subpoena might be in order. Work it is.........

geebaby10:
Wow. It is good that you included it then.

From the site I saw that standard delivery time for the gcms notes is 40 days and that discouraged me. How long did yours take?

It took about 30days....same timeframe for both times that I've ordered it

Future Canadians ....on the issue of IELTS, want to put this out there as it may help someone.

I am part of team MayAOR that has just been moved to London VO (patience is the name of the game). So last month i ordered my second set of gcms notes to see what is going on. I received it and everything seemed fine except for where i saw the agent's note saying the IELTS score i entered was different from what he saw on IELTS platform but that I had included my IELTS report for verification.

With fear and trembling, i went to double check, only to find out that somehow somehow i had interchanged all my scores (my village people have failed o) and my hubby's own that didn't make much difference was intact. I quickly recalculated my CRS with the right score and realized i still had CLB 9 and same CRS score. So i quickly raised a CSE stating it was an error. - Please always triple or quadriple check your entries, wondering what would have happened if score dropped though i still don't know how this happened coz i double checked

Take home: I believe based on the agent's note that if i had not included a copy of the IELTS result, it might have been seen as intentional and my app might have been rejected there and then. Also ordering gcms notes can put your mind at rest and make you proactive

Patiently waiting for PPR to fall.... BTW planning my trip already. Bookmarked a page where i can review areas based on different ratings by school, crime etc

ITABABE:
Hmmmmn congrats to all those who got ppr especially August people. But Na wa o. Na only me remain for May AOR

Nah ITABABE.....May AOR here #fingersup hanging right in here in the background before i drive myself crazy with worry. The end will surely justify the stress by God's grace.

Congrats to @solos007 @Remxyj @ymummy234...and all other PPR recipients. More PPR testimonies on the way IJN

Lere2017:
Have you passed medicals yet?

Yes on June 29

LordSebastian:
Sir/Ma'am,

To be honest, I don't know if all the apps get to Sydney CIO first and get distributed across...even though I find it quite logical. What I can tell you for sure regarding CIC procedures is that the more you look, the less you see. There is no exact logical correlation or sequence regarding the processing times, VO etc. which is understandable as there are key playing factors that are beyond our control neither can they be regarded as constant or ignored.

We can only hope and pray that the VO doesn't get rest until he completes the processing of our apps. Lol.

While we wait (which I must confess maybe tough to do) for them to finish their senrenre, we can keep ourselves busy by preparing for life in Canada.

I am confused as well as to the entire process. My AOR is May 21. Been on Ip1 since June 30 and email response says application still at CIO, Sydney, NS.......

Wow!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats @ Mummyjaygirls and everyone who got PPR...it's indeed a rain of PPR..

As in....I am just using your testimony to pray for mine as i have been stuck on IP1 since June 30 with May 21 AOR....

That would be just awesome Thanks

MummyJaygirls:
It means IP2 status uploading

Ok then....so i have to go and dose up on a lot of patience and prayer. lol. thanks!!!

Happylassy:
Hi there,

All I can say is that this CIC PR is a work of patience. My total time line to PPR would be almost 110 days or more. I ran out of patience and went to get some more. My best advise: if you are a person of faith PRAY and if not get very busy in something consuming and enjoyable. I dont think there is a rational way to work out timing with CIC, and to be honest every application is peculiar.

Chill out, enjoy the time before you move into the cold.

Hi All, Please any one with same timeline or an idea of what is going on or what i should do, please kindly advise.

My AOR is May 21 (family of 3). Before medical passed, my status showed additional documents being reviewed and BG as NA. Medical passed was June 29 and UCI numbers assigned. Additional documents now shows "We do not need additional documents" and i saw BG as "in progress" on June 30 which i believe might be IP1 as it says " We will send you a message when we start your background check". It's been 17days now and BG status has refused to change and I haven't heard or seen anyone whose own took so long. I had requested a gcms about 4weeks ago and yet to get it so i can't tell what is going on.

Any need to be this agitated as i am ooo
Thanks in advance for your responses

Medicals passed!!! AOR: May 21st

Gymme:
Take out ANY job in category C. If the work experience in category A is not enough (less than 1 year), no worries. You're better off using category B only if you have more than 1 year work experience under that category.

Thanks a whole lot!!!

sehawale:
Congrats on receiving FBI PCC finally. Please how long did it take you to get it? I see 8 to 10 weeks processing time on their website? Did you get it earlier than that?

Thanks. It actually took 8 weeks and 6 days for the mail to arrive at the US address although the date on it shows it was ready at 8 weeks.

Nievel:
Hello please can you explain what you mean by 12 months not being up to One year or 365 days?
I think people have used nysc experience which is 12 months and no issue. I need to understand your calculation please cuz I'm using nysc experience November 2008 to November 2009 need to be sure. Thanx.

My experience isn't even up to 12 months as its Jan 5 - Dec 18. I read somewhere that they will count the days and this gives me 349days

40manlappy:
@damidamsel

Skill category C is not eligible for Express Entry. Only categories A, B and 0 are. Sorry, I don't have ideas [i]right now [/i]about the other issues that you raised.

@40manlappy....thanks alot but does that mean i should take out all jobs that are Category C? The main job i intend using now is Category B and i have job experience of category A but not enough to use as primary occupation

Hi All....
Please i have a few questions. I have just a few days about 5days left to submit my application as i just got my FBI PCC. However in going through my application to ensure no problem,I realized i have to change the noc code for 2 of my experiences as a different noc code fits better...changing from 1311 to 1431. The noc code that now fits better is under category C.
1) Can i change the noc codes
2) These jobs are not under my primary occupation, so will changing them to an noc code under category C affect my application?
3) I realized that for the work experience i intended to use as my primary occupation, i have only 12months (not up to 365 days) of experience noc 1112 category A but realized it has to be over 365days to be counted as a year. I intend to change the primary occupation to noc 1221 category B for which i have 2years in part time. Pls can i change this?
4) Do i go ahead with all the above or just create a new profile and hopefully expect to receive a new ITA in the next draw. My CRS was 456

Hi.......pls i read somewhere on here about filling a schedule A form if you ticked that you had previously been refused visa. Is this true as it wasn't one of the documents requested? If so where do we add this document?

Thanks

Hi all, please I'll like to find out if 40hours for 11months (which is over 1560hours) can be accepted as one year experience.

Thanks

IyawoToBe:
Hi Damidamsel, pls I sent you PM. I'd really appreciate your response. Thanks

I responded......guess u can pm me directly now

jugzy:
Question 7: In addition to what boldinc said I think you can also add letters from your clients if you have them. I read it somewhere on CIC website but I can't remember where.

Mega thanks......

boldinc:
1. Yes, you should take out his work history and add to personal history.
2. You don't need to explain his source of funds. He can simply transfer to you and write an LOE. No need for gift deed since it's coming from your spouse.
3. You will not need his bank statement.
4. You could include all the statements you have access to, but the most important is the account that would have the POF he transfers to.
5. No, you do not need to include your daughter's bank statement.
6. No they do not, except they are being sold and the cash deposited in your account.
7. CAC doc should suffice and a letter from the company singed by HR if you have any or a partner.

Ese....Nagode....Daalu...thanks alot

ugoiyke79e2:
wish i could give u solid answers..
on a day like this, we really need the seniors and d seasoned people to help answer these questions.
pls can someone authoritatively analyse these questions?
thanks.

Thanks a whole lot!!!

bodeface:
Please, can somebody help me, in IELTS listening test, is everyone going to have an earpiece or the test will be broadcast once to everyone in the test hall since the message will not be repeated.

Also during the listening period is it possible to pencil down somethings or what are the general skill that could be of help. Thanks for all responses in advance

temitope06:
You'll have headphones and it will be listened to just once. You'll have breaks tho, like questions 1-5 then 6-10 etc not just straight 1-40.

Yea you can write down stuff on your question paper, major skill you need is 100% concentration. Forget ur neighbour with big yansh, listen attentively.

I believe it depends on the centre. However practise ,concentration and speed is key. Like temitope06 said the questions will be broken down in parts, you are to pen down your answers as you hear it and you will be given time after each section to review your answers. I got a 9.0 in my Listening and all i did was a lot of practise. The first thing i do is to quickly read through the sentences so as to know what i am 'listening for'. I stay alert for statements that throw you off balance e.g The bus leaves at ____ a.m. The recording might say "The bus used to leave at 7am. It was determined that leaving by 6.55am would save more time but in considering cost efficiency, it has been scheduled for 6.45am" ......... Definitely the answer is 6.45am

My 1cent!!!

Hi All, Good day and Happy Friday!!! I do have a question to which all advise will be highly appreciated. In getting all docs ready (received ITA 3wks ago but stalling due to fbi pcc) and reading through recent comments, i realized some said i can take out my spouse work history and move to personal history, i however do need clarification. I see that i only got points for my hubby's ielts but no points for education (as I claimed no evaluation) and no points for work. However the entire funds for the trip is in my hubby's acct though i have access. We tried changing it to a joint account but not possible so we decided he will move it to me and give me a gift deed....
1) With this situation, can i still take out his work history and put in personal history so we don't need to get reference
2) Do we need to explain the source of his funds?
3) Would i need his bank statement or not
4) I have a current acct n savings acct in gtb, an acct in stanchart, one in stanbic and a biz acct in Diamond. I also have a foreign acct. Off all these, the only acct with tangible funds (over 500k) is the biz account. Do i need to include all the statement for these accounts.
5) Do we need to include daughter's (she is less than a year old) bank statement too as i am the signatory because i read somewhere that all bank statements are required
6) Do landed properties count as pof
7) I am currently self employed running prof devt training through my cac registered company which i added as part of employment, what do i submit as proof? Would cac doc and letter from clients suffice?

Sorry for my million and one questions, trying to cross all t's and dot all i's. Thanks

Hi All....pls a quick question. I have been seeing questions about taking out some employment in work history but leaving in personal history but i dont understand. I actually did put almost all the jobs i have held in the work history section and now it asks me for reference from all. Pls how do i know which isn't generating points for me to take out. Secondly is this still doable if i have started uploading some docs.

Furthermore can i modify the funds available as opposed to pre-ITA e.g For a family of 3, i put 25000CAD pre-ITA but i now wanna change it to 20000CAD (18k plus is required) so as to be rather safe than sorry though we plan on trying to show pof of funds more than that.

Thanks as all info is highly appreciated.

vcole:
@boldinc @damidamsel, please pick one passport, either the Nigerian or US passport. You'll fill the chosen passport details under d column for your child. It will ask if d child has any other nationality and you can then fill d other nationality without having to input the second passport info. This is simpler as two passports does not indicate to the vo which one you intend to use. Also if you use the US passport, when it's time for ppr, you won't have to send it cos it's a visa exempt country.

@damidamsel as long as the reference letters were issued after you left those employers and they are in the ircc format, then you can use them. Fill your husband's education under d section for education and indicate that there is no Eva for it. Upload his certificate and ielts trf (if he does have one) under the education section.

I have seen a Lotta comments about multiple profiles and I feel I need to chip in. Please multiple profiles are not d way to go unless in extenuating circumstances. It's expected that before you create an EE profile you should have alreAdy researched what you need n proceed as appropriate. If you do need to create a new profile then, kindly withdraw d old one n go with the new.

@humanshadow thank you for the much needed info on how to withdraw a profile and then the whole oinp thingy. I'm sure it'll prove invAluable to other readers.

@ssemire, it'll be nice for you to share you 9 months journey. This is a DIY platform and it's not enough to just pop in n say oh, I got Bleep. Ppl wAnna know how you did it so as to learn form your experience.

Someone asked about AVO, fusion23 got his app processed by avo and ppr in about a month or two. It's always on a case by case basis.

Have a nice weekend y'all.

@vcole.......thanks alot for the wealth of info. A quick question though, i just realized i had previously requested fbi pcc in 2015 and it was sent though i am not sure i got it. So my questions are, if i find it,can i use it even though i have been to the states twice after that but total of not up to 6months? If I can't find it, do you think i can request a copy? I tried searching online but couldn't find an answer to that.

Toy002:
Hello house,

I'm new on nairaland. I must confess it's a very useful platform with wealth of information. Thanks to everyone here contributing & assisting others. Kudos to you all.

@damidamsel; Please can you share how you processed your US PCC. I'm in the process of doing same but I need clarification on whether I can complete the fingerprint form on my own & submit or I need to visit any law enforcement or US consulate to complete the finger print form.

Also, I will like to know if you just printed the form on an ordinary paper or you printed on a cardboard.

Then for the first application form, how did you complete the attention part, I left mine blank at the moment and in the mail to part, I put my name but my uncle's US address which is different from my own address that I imputed earlier. Please how did you do yours?

Have you also gotten any response from the FBI that what you submitted is fine for the purpose of getting the report.

Please just advise on the whole process.

Thank you.

Hi @Toy002, i actually had the same questions but the instruction on the FBI says the fingerprint can be done by ink or livescan (at any law enforcement agency). So i opted for doing the fingerprinting at Alagbon. However what i did was print 3 copies of the fingerprint card on a standard A4 and had my fingerprints taken on all 3 so that at least one will go through. I just sent mine to the States so i still await a feedback.

As per address, i filled my niaja address as applicant's home address but in the mail results to section, i filled my mum's name and address in the C/O but put my name in the 'Attention' part.

boldinc:
Congrats on your ITA...

1. Pls go ahead with your ITA... Way better than OINP.
2. I am not certain about that. Though I believe it should be valid still, I would advise you check the CIC website and confirm what's allowed.
3. You do not need to state that he has a degree... Just put the details of his degree in personal history only and not education.
4. You need to get your medicals done and uploaded before submitting... The list of physicians on their website are the right ones.
5. A proof of request will suffice, but in this case, I would be advisable to wait till a few days before the expiry of the 90 days... This will show that you waited for sometime.
6. Most people use xe.com ... I plan to do same.
7. I'm your shoes as well... Plan to submit both.

Hope these help!

Mega thanks to you @boldinc

Good evening everyone, it's my first time on this thread though v been following. I had once created my EE profile in 2015 but it expired early last year without an ITA. I recreated my profile on Feb 20th and as God will have it, i got ITA on the 22nd with a score of 454. I however do have some questions:

1) Is OINP easier than the EE FSWP because I see so many people are interested in it and even though i chose Ontario,i am yet to get a nomination.
2) For ref letters, i had one gotten them in 2014 when i wanted to do the FSWP, can i still use these letters as they have all needed info and i was no longer with any of the companies when i got the letters
3) I put in the profile my hubby's education but stated he has no ECA. With these what do i need to submit as proof of education, will only certificates suffice?
4) I am not clear if we are to go ahead with the medical exam or we would be told when to. If we are, i saw a link of some physician panels with one in Ikeja,are these the right physicians?
5) I had previously lived in the US and i'm in the process of getting US PCC but it states processing time of about 14wks which is more than 90days. Will uploading proof of request suffice or how do i go about this?
6) What rate should be used for calculating the needed funds,black market,official rate or oanda
7) Finally my daughter has both US passport and Nigerian Passport, which do i use for her in the application

Sorry for the bulk of questions....all advice would be highly appreciated