Application received: May 5, 2022
Sponsor Approval: August 16, 2022
Biometrics received : August 16, 2022
Biometrics completed: August 19, 2022
Medical request: Oct 3 2022
Medical completed : Oct 21, 2022
ADR: Proof of contact & funds: Jan 5, 2023
ADR Received: Jan 18, 2023
Eligibility completed: Feb 14, 2023
Background check completed: Feb 14, 2023
Pre-arrival mail : Feb 15, 2023
COPR in tracker: Feb 16, 2023
PPR mail: Feb 17, 2023

Looking for info on how can I send passport directly to either Accra or Kenya rather than going through VFS Lagos or Abuja as I heard they can be slow. I'll probably have to send it to Accra if I'm doing it directly because my VO is in Accra. I'd appreciate any help pls. Thanks!

How's everyone on here..good to finally find a thread on spousal sponsorship. I f anyone has questions, i'll be happy to answer.

Good morning guys, my question is I did my ECA with WES for study at the time and I used it to create my EE profile (due to lack of info), then I realized I had to upgrade it for immigration purposes (thanks to NL). My dilemma now is that I noticed the reference number now has "IM" included but since I have received ITA I can't edit the reference number in my EE profile, so do I go ahead to apply since they would now have the upgraded ECA report and I would upload the pdf copy of the WES report. Gurus of the house your input will be much appreciated

cc @ladymarshall & co

Hephzibah2018:


Did you get help yet? I did! Do you have any ongoing education? If yes, just take it off "study and languages" and place it under personal history. This should resolve the request for transcript. If you don't mind getting a transcript, that's fine. Personally, I have a lot of documents already to submit and am not about to add more to the list (besides I'm not claiming any points for this particular education). Let me know if this works out for you.

Thanks for the update sis, in my case I have to add documents since I graduated from one program and now doing another one...I’ve already paid for my transcript (just $10). It’s the personal history part that I’m trying to be careful with

Hephzibah2018:


Also, I noticed the request for education transcripts on the checklist. Could this be because I have an ongoing/incomplete Canadian M.Sc. degree? But then it says "transcripts", which is really weird. I already have education certificates listed on the checklist. This Post ITA checklist just tire me, honestly.

Did you get an answer to this, or you have more info now because we’re in the same situation. I also need clarification

On the issue of work experience, should I put my internship in an accounting firm (10 months) in the personal history section post-ITA even if I didn’t mention it when creating EE profile, since I couldn’t use it to claim points

Omoolope2023:
I think the computer based IELTS is the best option. Big screen help in reading.you can also drag answer and this leave you with few options.

Bad handwriting, you are covered. Counting of words is easier. It helps in terms of punctuation.

For listening, the sound is very clear and you can also drag.

To be honest, people need to consider the CBT option more.

Well it’s a good option if you’re good with computers and fast at typing. CBT for listening is not that easy as there’s no extra time for checking answers, but for the other sections it’s the best option. Anyway I played it safe and did the paper based test...still thanking bros J for my result

johnnybravo1990:
Nobody has yet asked, ‘I not gotten ITA yet when my CRS is above cutoff’. That question always makes my day whenever there is a draw.
Someone, please make my day.

Lol Oya na... I’ve not gotten ITA yet and my CRS is above cutoff? What happen!!!

Scandinavian02:
462

Where are you guys coming up with the scores??

ednut1:
upgrade needed

Thanks broski!

Dan90s:
Good day my people, so I did the standard WES ECA for study last year, not immigration. My question is, can it still be used for EE application or I need to request for an upgrade and indicate it’s for immigration?

Does anyone have an idea about this...thanks!

Good day my people, so I did the standard WES ECA for study last year, not immigration. My question is, can it still be used for EE application or I need to request for an upgrade and indicate it’s for immigration?

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QueenJoeffrey:
Great. Can I PM you?

I’ve replied

Stencil:
You definitely can.
I believe studying in Canada gives you an extra 30 points.

cc:Dan90s

You only get the points (15) if you have graduated. In my case I have a graduate diploma and I’m now doing my Mba so I get the 15

QueenJoeffrey:
Hello people...
Please can one apply for Express Entry while schooling in Canada?

Absolutely! I’m doing the same

Villagegirl:


You're welcome.

Thanks so much for the reply, actually I meant I have a graduate diploma from a Canadian University in BC and from what I know you don’t need WES evaluation for a degree from Canada. I think I have a convincing reference letter...can I send you a pm??

Good day my people, I have a few questions:

1. I received my WES evaluation mid 2018 without the new WAEC addition requirement, hope it won't reduce my points if I use it for my application? Also a reference
2. My case is a bit different as I am currently in Canada doing my MBA and I have a graduate diploma from here I got in 4 months (it was meant to be a full one year program but i finished the program early, questions is can I use it to claim points?
3. Will I have to get a new medical report or use the one I did for the study permit?
4. For proof of employment, is it compulsory to provide pay slips or can the last 6 months bank statement of salary from my previous work be used, or just forget putting pay slips at all

Good morning people, I’m just about to start this journey. Is an Ielts score of L:9 R:9 S:7.5 W:7.5 an acceptable score? I’ve been going through all the threads as I have a bunch of questions...hopefully I get answers

Coast2Coast:
Journey to Spousal work permit while waiting for my visit visa to accompany my son and spouse to Canada.


Thanks for insight.
Applied online on 9/12/2018
Upfront medicals passed on 17/12/2018
PPR on 18/12/2018
Dropping passport on 19/12/2018.
Documents submitted are:
Proof of relationship (many wedding pictures and landed properties documents bought together )
My companies documents with Tax clearance
School enrolment documents
I applied for a visit visa for my older son, it was rejected that we should apply for a study permit with medicals.
I intend to submit that tomorrow.
In between, I am a pharmacist and I have started the processes of my Canada Pharmacists registration. The documents were also attached.
Thank you all.

How it all began:
My wife was issued Study Permit in Nigeria on 30/10/2018 with my two years old son. I applied for a visit visa on 31/10/2018 To accompany them and give them all necessary support to settle down. We fixed our proposed journey for the 8/12/2018. The visit visa didn't come. I sent cse to London, Lagos will reply. Active review and active processes. When I discovered that it won't come, I accompany them all the same to Istanbul, they proceeded to Canada, I proceeded to New York. While in New York, I applied for SOWP because I already have an outstanding visit visa pending and might be refused for purpose of visit since they left Nigeria as planned. Before I left Nigeria, I sent an email to Canada Visa office in New York if I can apply for SOWP, They gave the go ahead and even sent the VAC office address in New York. I applied immediately. I printed form 1-94 they confirmed my status in the USA and attached it. I am dropping my Passport in the VAC office Moro. I think the Nigeria situations made visa issuance difficult. I have learnt a lot in this journey. To God be the glory. I am writing thing on a phone , Pls pardon any mistakes and lets all use our strategies to achieve our Canada dreams. My Canada dream started this year after the study permit.
Thanks to all the fora of Nairaland. I researched a lot.
I also researched from other international fora. Then I realised that as a Nigerian you can apply for Study permit from USA. But you will need to supply verifiable websites to verify your documents. Like CAC and FIRS website which I did. All the best guys. It's possible

Congrats chief! I sent you a pm. I have a friend that wants to apply for study permit from USA, I want clarification on some things. Thanks

Hello family, hope y’all good. I’ll be in Kamloops, BC on Christmas day and I’m still in search of where to stay till I get my own place, wondering if anybody can be of assistance. I’m currently in Ottawa staying with a family member...I’d really appreciate the assistance

orobs93:
Please I really need help accommodation I am in Kamloops have been paying heavily in a hotel please a helper

Check quality inn & hospitality inn. They have good student deals

Hello family, hope y’all good. I’ll be in Kamloops, BC on Christmas day and I’m still in search of where to stay till I get my own place, wondering if anybody can be of assistance. I’m currently in Ottawa staying with a family member...I’d really appreciate the assistance

Diijah:
Hello guys.

So I submitted my passport on 22nd of September and I was already getting worried cause it’s over a month but I got a message in my mail today

Does this mean I can’t get a study permit until 2020? Please someone explain �

Diijah it means you must enter Canada before the specified date and your study visa is going to expire 17/07/2020. Congrats! Start looking for cheap flights

Agbons101:

short SOP is not an issue. ..mine was barely a page! its the content dat matters...

Exactly..same thing with my SOP, barely one page and pls guys use simple grammar

Good morning people, can I copy the job duties under NOC and attach it to my reference letter as what I’m seeing here is exactly tailored to my job responsibilities or I should tweak it a bit to avoid it being disregarded for plagiarism. I’d really appreciate the feedback

I’m new here and I have a lot of questions. Thanks in advance

Anybody here going to Thompson Rivers University? I’m looking for an apartment, preferably a shared apartment close by. Thanks for the feedback

canadabyfire:

Bro this your email is saddled with poor grammar ooh........ haba...........

Exactly, that’s what I noticed. Anybody reading that mail won’t take it serious. And we all know writing to the Nigerian ambassador to Canada is a complete waste of time but hey you might just get lucky and start a revolution. I do hope you get what your heart desires...

Koksss:
Thanks alot. No it's not the MBA program.

Congrats man...Is it the MBA program you got in for?

Alright then, we might just meet each other in Kamloops. Better get prepared for the cold during winter. I’m already bulking up

Koksss:
Hellloooo everyone! I came across this forum while browsing through the internet for information about visa delays. Although it was months after I submitted, I thought I should share some information with you in hopes that some will be encouraged.

Online Application.

Applied- May 7th
Biometrics Done- May 11th
Medical Request- August 17th
Medical passed- August 23rd
Passport Request- September 18th (The passport request letter is dated September 17th. I sent an email to them in the morning of the 18th and received the passport request after their usual technical update).

*I did upfront medicals which I sent with my application. When I went back to the hospital to get another examination, I was told to send the upfront medical report to CIC as it’s valid for 1 year. I did that on the 20th of August.

*I’m 31 years and applied for a 2nd masters. My 1st masters was done in the UK which I completed in 2012.

*I mentioned nothing of home ties in my SOP as I knew nothing of its importance. I have 2 younger brothers in Canada, 1 currently on study permit and the other applied for work permit which he got on the same day I received my approval.

*I used an agent, I didn't know about this helpful forum until August. Plus the agent was extremely helpful and took a load off me while I worked on other things.

God is faithful in all situations. Despite the study gap, 2nd masters and age as some see it as a barrier, God came through for me. Matthew 19:26 and Luke 1:37. I’m sure this is a miracle!

I still had to submit the right documents though.

My Documents Submitted
• CIC Forms
• Police Clearance
• Admission Letter from TRU (1st semester tuition paid)
• Letter of Recommendation (From volunteer work)
• Letter of Introduction (From full time job)
• Reference Letter (From full time job)
• 5 months Pay Slip (By the way, I earned just above 55k every month)
• Offer of Employment (From full time job)
• Bank Statement (Had a balance of about N185k)
• SOP
• Transcript from 1st degree and Masters
• School Certificates
• NYSC Certificate
• Birth Certificate and my Family's

Sponsor's Documents Submitted
• Affidavit of Sponsorship (My relation)
• Certificate of Registration (His business)
• Letter of Introduction
• Property Document (1 of his office buildings, 1 of his houses)
• Nigerian Bank Statements (£,$ and Naira accounts)

I hope this helps anyone out there. It’s great to have direction, although patience is key during this process.
All the best to everyone.

Congrats man...Is it the MBA program you got in for?

Ebiwalo101:
You are going to TRU 2019 January

Yup

Ebiwalo101:
Add me up for Thompson Rivers University kamloops winter 2019 I applied for Visa already here in Abuja that was on Friday 28th September 2018. How long do you think it can take

Man it depends on so many factors. Processing time from cac aside, I’ll say two months if it’s a solid application even though mine was processed in less than 5weeks. Good luck!