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Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 5:11pm On Jan 26, 2015

HenryIX:
I am a bit confused here. I got an alert from gtb on the 21st Jan 2015 that "the naira equivalent of CAD550.00 has been authorized for the transaction done on CITIZENSHIP & IMM FS SYDNEY CA". Usually, I was supposed to receive another alert informing me of the naira equivalent and the balance on my account but it didn't come.
I went to check my balance at the ATM. There were 2 different balances; Ledger Balance and Available Balance. A closer look at the balances showed that the available balance is my net balance after deducting what was supposed to be the naira equivalent of CAD 550.
I called GTCONNET to find out what was wrong. The officer said the transaction has been authorised but CIC haven't come for settlement. That is why they are holding a lien on my balance. He said they usually allow for 30days, failing which the transaction will be cancelled. He told me to contact CIC to complete the transaction.
Today is 26th and I am yet to receive the alert for the conclusion of the transaction.
I would like to know if anyone is experiencing this too, and how this affects my application

Congrats in advance .
Sometimes ,it may take up to a week or more for it to be cleared.
The most important thing is that CIC has been granted access to remove the cash from your account.
All is well as you're in good hands .
Cheers .

Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 12:00am On Jan 26, 2015

zeelo2014:
Rumour had it that U've gone, I've been waiting for ur landing experience. can I help u do ur landing?

Rumours and realities are different .
When realities are in place ,rumours will displaced .
Rumours will always remain rumours .
Time to sleep
Cheers.

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Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 1:23pm On Jan 25, 2015

talk2priscal:
@Damkollins, pls I need your email address if you don't mind. mine is talk2priscal@yahoo.com I will like to ask you some question. thanks a lot

Really appreciate all PM sent ....
Been indisposed to make responses back to queries but it's good to know that @solomonwis and others are doing a lot in helping out.
Unless ,your queries are overtly personal and needs some level of privacy ,I'm sure we can benefit from it on the thread.
If it's however ,personal ,guess you can send a private mail to @solomonwise or myself to get clarity.Just click on the profile name of whoever you want to send mail to....such person will be notified to respond back but like i said earlier on,unless it's overtly personalized ,we can all share from it which is the main essence of this thread.
Cheers.

Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 8:51am On Jan 12, 2015

Meritl:
Hi all.
Is there any October 13th , 14th or 15th NOC 2131 applicant in the house.
My application was received at the CIC on october 14th and from that Google form, an October 16th application in my NOC has received a debit alert about a week ago.
What's the relative difference in debiting and arrival of PER.
By the way, I submitted with a bank draft my uncle helped me obtain from a bank in Canada and inserted into my package, before submitting.

Just Relax....
Most DD for your timelines were encashed around November ending/Beginning of December in 2014.
Most of them are yet to get PER while a couple of some have gotten it.
You may want to confirm your DD with your Uncle's help in Canada but I guess you should focus all your efforts on receiving PER.
Debiting realistically means when your Credit card/debit card or Demand draft (DD) was debited...when the money was removed from your account.
In the case of credit/debit cards,you will get immediate alert by means of SMS or email while you will not be notified for DD.The only way you will know is if the originating bank can help you trace the history of draft to monitor the encashment.
I'm sure you will soon be shouting your PER email receipt on the thread soonest
Cheers.

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Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 8:51am On Jan 12, 2015

Jetspeed:
Hello my e-family. I just discovered that I made the following mistakes before submitting my application and didn't notice until now.
1. My passport expiry date is 6th June 2015, but I erroneously typed 6th July 2015
2. Under travels. My spouse travel to UK in 2012 but I didn't update that in the form, but other travels before this were updated.
Do I need to inform cic via a separate mail?
My application package was received on the 29th Dec. 2014

1.Since it was a typo error as against the reality of the submitted documents,you would be fine.If however you want your conscience to be clear ,you may send a new form but its really not necessary as its not a ground for denial.
2.When you receive your PER,you immediately notify your local visa office of the ommision and send a new update to them.
Cheers.

Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 8:39am On Jan 12, 2015

bakinswo:
May i also announce that my CC was also charged on Wednesday, application was received at CIC on November 6. To all those still waiting ur good news is coming soon. Many thanks to u @solomonwis ure a great man.

Congrats...
Wish you speedy receipt of PER email.
Cheers.

Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 8:37am On Jan 12, 2015

usr249:
My wife is currently pregnant and I stated in the application that I will not initially emigrate with her. She and baby will join me later when I have settled because baby will be too young by the time the visa's are issued. Could that be the reason? I doubt that myself. I will send them an email and prompt them. What was your transaction description?

Surely,that is the major reason that can be technically explained to you.
As already advised,once you receive your PER email,make it an immediate point of duty to notify Accra about adding Wifey to your application.
You should get your PER soonest,please notify Accra immediately for her to be added.
You should have indicated that she will be accompanying you regardless of her condition to avoid the current stress.
Trust me,you won't want to go through the arduous process/task of inviting her to join you later after after getting you PRV.
Cheers.

Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 8:30am On Jan 12, 2015

tola73:
It is with great pleasure I announced that my CC was charged yesterday. My application was received in CIC Nov 7

Congrats bro..
Wish you the best.
Cheers.

Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 12:47am On Jan 10, 2015

firedup:
pls house is NoC 3211 eligible to apply in this current EE...

Yes...,eligible .
Cheers

Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 7:37pm On Jan 09, 2015

ekpotek:
Thank dober. Please can the IELTS test be taken here in Nigeria and do you know how much it will cost for two applicants. Thank

Yes ...you can write it in Nigeria .
The cost is 35k per person if you use Nigerian credit/debit card or 38k person if you raise draft.
See the link below .
https://ielts.britishcouncil.org/nigeria
Cheers.

Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 7:29pm On Jan 09, 2015

loriaidah:
Pls which month are they debiting now and pls have anyone used access bank debit card? And does it have a limit.like the family of 5 or 6?

1.October/November ,2014.
2.An applicant already answered .....but you can ask your bank to be sure.
Cheers.

Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 7:25pm On Jan 09, 2015

toksys:
PLEASE WANT TO KNOW THE COST OF MEDICAL AFTER APPLICATION PULLS THROUGH SO I CAN PREPARE THAT YOU KNOW PLANNING
ALSO CAN SOMEONE WITH S THIRD CLASS ALSO APPLY GOT 3rd in CHEMICAL ENGR

1.Averagely,Medicals is #28,000 per person.
2.Yes

Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 7:21pm On Jan 09, 2015

dober:
Mr Dankollins please i need you to explain this to me. During the eligibility test (come to canada tool) for the express entry,
1) "In the last three years, how many years of skilled work experience do you have in Canada? It must have been full-time (or an equal amount in part time)."
Must this work experience be gotten in canadian soil?

2) "During this period, which National Occupation Classification (NOC) level is most of the experience in? If you do not have any Canadian work experience during this period, please choose "None of the above" "
How does the work experiences one got in his/her own country count here?

PLEASE REPLY.

1.Yes.
2.If you have not worked in Canada before now,this question does not apply to you.
You will have a chance to utilize your experience later on in the eligibility/registration phase for express entry.
Cheers.

Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 7:14pm On Jan 09, 2015

Highlyfavoured3:
Pls house when do you advice one to start processing police report cert. How long does it take before expiration? My appl just got delivered in the last week of Dec, 2014. Thank you

Please hold on PCC for now .
Accra will request for it by email when it's time.
Expiration/Validity is 3 months .
Cheers.

Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 10:58am On Jan 08, 2015

Blackkie:
Good evening all.
Please where do i start from in registering for Express Entry?
=IELTS
=WES evaluation
must be done first?

Start with getting your ECA and IELTS done.
Cheers.

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Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 10:55am On Jan 08, 2015

yemochi:
@ Solomonwis and Damkollins, keep up the good work, you guys rock.
Pls, is it necessary for the applicant's spouse too to write IELTS for the Express Entry? Would it boost the applicant's points?
For an intending applicant that has switched jobs from technical in the manufacturing sector (6yrs experience) to Technical sales (1 1/2 yrs experience - currently) which jobs skills would boost the applicant's chances; technical / technical sales? Thanks,

If possible,let the spouse write IELTS...it helps.
I want to believe you have better chance in your skills where you have highest years of experience.
Cheers

Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 10:49am On Jan 08, 2015

Hotstepper:
Please someone should come to my friend's rescue. CIC tried taking money from his account but they couldn't cuz the diamond debit card he used has a limit and he didn't know. They tried taking it on the 13th of December. Please what's next? So urgent. Thanks

My only fear is that 13th of December is too long backwards for him/her to just be notified of the issue now.
Normally,retrials are done within a week for such issues.
Anyways ...let him/her contact her/his bank to remove such limit.
Cheers.

Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 10:45am On Jan 08, 2015

azeezbaba:
@ Solowis & Damkollins,
My address has not been updated on the online tracking page even though Accra has acknowledged my change of address and they said my address has been changed accordingly. How long does it take for the address to change from the old to the new?
Thanks

This is really not an issue since it has been acknowledged by Accra Visa office.
The address will be effected in the subsequent correspondences with you regardless of what is displayed on your ECAS.
If their next correspondence carries the old address,then you need to notify them.
Relax...everything is fine.
Cheers.

Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 10:42am On Jan 08, 2015

DoubleBam2X:
@azeezbaba,
How have you been tracking your application online? I got my PR since 17th November, 2014 and have tried severally to access my application but all to no avail.
I usually use my UCI no with hyphen in the middle.
Kindly give me an idea.
Thanks in advance.

I'm not sure you need to use it Hyphen.
Use your 8-digit UCI number/Application number(Exxxxx) with your family(surname).
Cheers.

Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 10:39am On Jan 08, 2015

toksys:
THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR KIND RESPONSE I APPRECIATE .PLEASE WHICH ECA IS BETTER WES OR CES

WES with my personal experience is better.
Cheers.

Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 10:34am On Jan 08, 2015

Eni23:
After I send my Passport and proof of fund again to the embassy my ECAS just updated the last line that says:

4. A decision has been made on your application. The office will contact you concerning this decision.

Is this positive or negative news??

Positive.
Cheers.

Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 6:34am On Jan 08, 2015

toksys:
* PLEASE CAN MY FIRSTBANK MASTERCARD PAY FOR MY ECA WITH CES OR WES PLEASE ADVICE ME OR DO I
NEED TO GET A DEBIT CARD.
* DO I HAVE TO SEND ANY DOCUMENT DIRECTLY LIKE MY DEGREE FOR ASSSESMENT OR DO I ALLOW MY UNIVERSITY TO DO IT FOR ME

* I READ CHEMICAL ENGINEERING IN MY FIRST DEGREE BUT WORK AS AN IT PROFESSIONAL WITH RELEVANT CERTIFICATION AND WORK EXPRIENCE DO I STILL QUALIFY SINCE I DO NOT ANY EXPERINCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

You can use your master card to pay.
You need to send photocopy of the degree certificate been evaluated to them by courier.
You need to mandate your academic institution to send your academic transcripts directly to them.
You're fine with your academic degree and professional experience .
Cheers.

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Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 11:24am On Jan 06, 2015

omicron:
Thank u sir for how u have been helping people here with valuable info and tips.
Pls i want to be clear on the Experience aspect of the EE. Would working in the private sector with small small companies count as valid and reasonable experience under the EE?

There is no preference of sector for which the experience is needed.
Just make sure the experience is real and verifiable with sufficient evidence.
Cheers.

Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 11:22am On Jan 06, 2015

cheers1234:
Does that mean the minimum IELTS scores for Express Entry is
Listening - 4.5
Speaking - 4.0
Writing - 4.0
Reading - 3.5

Thanks

This was the minimum score for SINP...not express entry.
Cheers.

Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 11:34pm On Jan 05, 2015

azeezbaba:
@ Solomonwis and Damkollins,

I filled a CSE form that my address and visa office be changed as a result of my new status (F1 status in US) but I got the mail below as a response from ACCRA.

[b]Dear Madam / Sir,

This is in response to your email (see below).

Under Canada ’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations, file transfers are carried out only for reasons of program integrity and not at the request of the applicant or at their designated representative. Visa offices are not required to transfer applications for permanent or temporary entry to Canada .

Visa applications are to be reviewed by officers with the local knowledge and expertise necessary to conduct an effective case review.

We have examined your request for a transfer of your file and determined your application will be more effectively assessed by keeping your file in ACCRA.

If you do not wish to continue processing your application in ACCRA you may withdraw your application. You must then send a written and signed withdrawal request to this office. If you have paid the Right of Permanent Residence fee, it would be refunded.

If you chose to withdraw your application and re-apply in OTTAWA you must submit new application fees and your file will go to the end of the processing queue.

For a list of countries and corresponding Canadian visa offices, go to: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/missions.asp .

At this time your file will continue to be processed in this office.

Please be advised that your address has been updated accordingly.

Regards,[/b]

My question is what if Accra requires me to send in a new PCC? How will I do that as I am now here in the US

Thank you

solomonwis:
Unfortunately,as it stands you would have no choice but to continue processing your permanent visa application in Accra.

Securing a new PCC from Nigeria even when you are outside Nigeria is not a difficult task.All you need is your finger print,passport photograph and your passport bio data page,the rest can be done in Nigeria.I would advise you start the process of collecting the PCC form,fill (without putting a date) and send to trusted relatives/friends in Nigeria who would take it down to the appropriate quarters in Nigeria at the right time for processing.

In addition to the response given ,PCC is the simplest of reasons that can negatively affect your application.
Infact if you have done finger printing before here,you only need to send a friend /relative to them......at the usual cost.
I have more than 2 buddies who did Nigerian PCC from the middle east.
Incase no options for you ,explore the option in the link below....
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/security/police-cert/africa/nigeria.asp
Calm down .....you're good.
Cheers.

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Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 11:48am On Jan 05, 2015

PAPAYANKE:
Pls assist with the link to commence creating the Express Entry . All links keep turning me around !

Determine your eligibility with link below...
http://onlineservices-servicesenligne.cic.gc.ca/eapp/eapp.do
Register here here if not yet registered for the MyCIC account
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/mycic.asp
After registeration,you will be able to select "express entry" and asked for your personal reference code which you will have during eligibility review in link 1 above.
Once you have entered your personal reference code,you will be guided through the profile builder for your express entry account.You will be able to review it and submit.
You will also have info on further steps after it has been confirmed to be submitted.
Cheers.

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Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 11:10pm On Jan 02, 2015

solomonwis:
SINP (Saskatchewan Immigrant Provincial Nominee Program) has reached its cap for the year 2015 within the first 1 hour. Prospective applicants can look towards other provinces for nomination.

It's expected !
The race for NSNP begins ...
Cheers.

Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 9:56pm On Jan 02, 2015

Highlyfavoured3:
Hi, pls where did you get this info from?
I hope this does not apply to fsw 2014, cos my fund was not in my acct for 3 months?

Please check page 25 of 27 of the Novia Scotia instruction manual link i sent earlier with reference to bank certification letter from your bank.
This was not specified in the FSWP instruction manual so you are cool with it.
Cheers.

Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 5:17pm On Jan 02, 2015

LadyGuinivere:
I earlier asked about my 2013 application and PER received Nov. 2013. I took the advice of solomonwis and Damkolins and emailed them. This is what I got today

Hello,

Please be assured that your application is in queue for review.

Thank you,

Immigration section - KAS

Na wa o! Meanyl my paddy when we apply together de canada already! Ok o! Let me keep on waiting. Btw will the email ginger them to attend to the file now?

So glad you have not miss any information /correspondence from Accra.......hopefully ,you will hear from them in the coming weeks.
Patience is the name of this game ....applicants processing differs in so many ways but everybody will get to an expected end..
Congrats in advance .
Cheers.

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Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 10:52am On Jan 02, 2015

In addition to the SINP that is currently ongoing ,the Novia Scotia province nomination scheme is out too....the instructions are almost the same with FSWP with little difference in the eligible NOC professions which is 29 for Novia Scotia.
Please go through the instructions manual below especially for those that have all documents ready but could not send for FSWP .
Please note that CLB 7 for IELTS still stands here (minimum of 6 in each of the 4 tests) and you also need minimum of 67 points.
http://novascotiaimmigration.com/wp-content/uploads/Nova-Scotia-Demand-Express-Entry-Pilot-Stream-Guidelines-December-2014.pdf
Solomonwis already advised that applicants should weight options of preferred provincial to apply since you need to be careful as the provinces normally share information .
Other than limited professions here ,i feel comfortable with NSNP to SINP but i think it's relative to individual applicants.
Cheers

Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 9:05am On Jan 01, 2015*

princessayinke:
praise God!!!!!!!!! application delivered, signed for by DONNIE. Should be expecting PER soon by God's grace abi?
I appreciate everyone on this forum. and i wish us all the best of 2015. Happy New Year in advance

Jetspeed:
@princessayinke. My Application has been delivered. It ws deliverd today @ 9.37am. Just checked now. Confirm yours too.

johnsontade:
Also had a similar issues last week Monday even before the package left Lagos and my delivery date was changed to 30th(Today) instead of 29th(Yesterday). My package got to Dieppe 12:01 am this morning and just got delivered about 30 minutes ago signed by Mike. Don't worry, your package would get there on time.

shabbey09:
Thank God with me oh, my application finally got delivered today and signed for by D.MACNEIL.
Sent 22nd dec via fedex.
Thanks so much for everything guys. Special thanks to Damkollins; God has used you greatly.
Now I await my PER!! Congrats to us all in advance.

Highlyfavoured3:
Praise the Lord! My package got delivered today via ups
Delivered as promised.
Was signed for by Mike 90mins ago
Thanks everyone for your invaluable support especially damkollins, tola73, solomonwise et al.
Great news shall be ours come 2015, Amen
Happy new year in advance !!!

highburygonner:
Thank God for me . Sent my app last Tuesday the 23th through UPS and it was delivered today around 6pm Nigeria time and signed by one Mike. Awaiting favorable response soon. Special thanks to the seniors of the great forum, you guys are doing a great job expecially @damkollins, Solomonwise and others too numerous to mention, you guys have been a great source of motivation and inspiration and your advices are so invaluable. Thanks a million times.

bal2012002:
same here
posted since 9th december through ems. got me worrying but delivered 29th aftet 20long days.
hoping for the best.

blackedwin:
House,Join me and Praise Jesus.application package finally delivered and signed for yesterday at 16:27.I declare that 2015 is our year of favor,we shall all get our PR.

yomifowe:
Please rejoice with me, my application was delivered today to cic by UPS 3.30pm and received by Dan.
I want to appreciate everyone for your love and support.
Good news ll come to everyone of us in 2015.
Thank you Damkollins, solomonwise, ferdimako, scrollmeout, and everyone else too numerous to mention.
Happy New Year.

HudsonBanks:
Now I can officially sign up to this thread praise God! Sent in my complete application two days ago(I know that was risky but it was because of circumstances beyond my control) and it got delivered by FedEx this morning Sydney time signed for by D. McNeil.
Success is our portion by His grace! Greetings to all the bosses helping out here. Respect!

[b]Time will fail me to individually congratulate you.
We all pray that God will crown all you last minute efforts with a positive eligibility review mail from CIC.
Congrats for the narrow escape as i know it's not easy .
I also had about 2 applications i was personally involved in which i tracked till midnight.....all hope seems lost because of the 8 hours difference to the final destination......but the final tracking shows that they have been delivered successfully also.
It's really a big family and nothing will be achieved without the contributions from our gurus in the house.
I appreciate every one of you and like I always say,thanks be to God in the highest .I'm also indebted to solomonwis for setting this thread up to let every one of us expressed ourselves .
Most of us will never know the quality in us if there is no medium to express our feelings/advices /questions /suggestions /arguments and wishes.
Even though we have had arguments and disagreements ,it's for a common purpose.
If our leaders ruling us are blessed with beautiful minds like a subset of us here,Nigeria will be a better place for all of us and maybe....other countries will be seeking our citizenship too.
In all places we may find ourselves in future ,let's remember that we can still give Nigeria a good image.
Thanks to you all.
Cheers[/b].

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Travel › Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by damkollins(m): 8:48am On Jan 01, 2015

DaRocha:
Dear all, please now that we have submitted our applications, will CIC send us a mail acknowledging receipt? Or what will they do and when? I also observed that they are yet to update their website on whether more caps have been reached. Someone should assist.

[b]First of all,be happy that your application is already in CIC facilty .
Regarding correspondence from them,it depends .
If you have used a credit /debit card ,you will surely know when you're charged by reason of the sms/email alert you will get almost after the process is carried out.This will be followed up by a waiting period of between 2 weeks to 6 weeks depending on the volume of application with CIC for you to get a mail from them telling you that your application have been given a positive eligibility review which is the best email you should be expecting now from CIC.
If you have used a demand draft ,you will never get notification but will just be in the waiting period until you receive the positive eligibility mail from CIC .You can however get details of your demand draft cashment from the bank where it was done for you.Though it may not be urgent but they can get the details out if they want to help you.
Whichever way,you need a lotssssssss of patience for this waiting period to be over .
Wishing you the best in this new year.
Cheers[/b].

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