₦airaland Forum

Dameelee:
Good morning people
Please do I have to print out a new statement of account when I want to travel to sure POF?
If yes, can I print it out now because I want to change some money. Or I can print it even after taking out the money I want to change?

Yes you need to print out a new statement of account.
Yes you can print it out before you change money.

BlegendE:
i have a question.

is it true that TORONTO has CLOSED ITS BORDER?

Land boarders....yes!

Please does anyone know someone that has travelled to Canada recently that was required to do the COVID 19 test

rebecausoro:
Following what Kimkalash said, I think Nigerians fear too much. We live in a society where people can mark you down if you talk too much or you complain or you are too loud. We believe in witches and wizards ruining our destiny. Many of us can't even tell our own siblings that we are applying for visas because we feel it will attract bad luck. It's a Nigerian psyche.

I'm giving an antithesis to what MadeMan01 has proposed. Nigerian gra gra is basically to suffer in silence and then make noise when nothing can be done or make noise when we can simply talk. I have never left my fate to chance for once and I do whatever I can to fast track things for myself. If that means sending a mail to Justin Trudeau himself, I would. I have never seen anybody being denied visa because they sent multiple emails. Visa decisions are not based on extraneous factors. They are based on what you submitted and what the VO thought at that time. Once your application is approved, only admissibility factors can affect you and sending multiple emails to whoever is definitely not a ground for inadmissibility.

On a general note, almost of us here want to go to Canada. Canadians do not suffer in silence. A Canadian will not allow the Nigerian embassy treat them like trash because they want visas. A Canadian would not allow himself to be psychologically tortured during online classes because she doesn't have a visa yet. These are things many of us are tolerating. Ranting a little would make them understanding our pain. When I sent my emails, I didn't insult anybody. If you are the recipient sef, you will start feeling sorry for me. So far, all my emails have yielded fruit and like I said before, even if it means mailing Justin Trudeau or the Governor General of Canada (or even the Queen of Canada herself) just to get results, I would. Who nor like am, make e nor send e own. It's not by force.

In my online class, an Indian mate couldn't get a required book and he didn't say anything until it was almost too late. I told him to mail the professor to protest and he did. Guess what? The professor secured a scanned copy of the book for him and also gave him an extension to do his book report. A Nigerian may have left that to chance and failed because he feels it's even a privilege for him to study in Canada and he shouldn't disturb the professor with emails. Nigerians, soro soke o!

Beautifully written!!

Lekiboboev2:
Congratulations to you.

You said u used One Way courier

Did you pay the #12,750 to get ur Passport back or how were u able to get your Passport back

Thanks

Yes i did, i paid the 12,750.

nayo10:
Congrats sir, I wanted to ask did you use two way courier or VFS in house courier? Thank you

I used one way courier.

PASSPORT HAS BEEN RETURNED STAMPED AFTER 27DAYS WITH LAGOS VAC

IT HAS ENDED IN PRAISE!!!!

maestro09:
Good day everyone.

Having gone through this thread, I seem to notice that applicants with siblings in Canada do get rejected.

For me, my sister is a citizen of Canada. She’s going to be my main sponsor while my brother in the UK will be my second sponsor.

For ties back in Nigeria, I have my parent and two other siblings in Nigeria, my parents and my brothers have landed properties in Nigeria. I can get a letter of study leave from my company where I’ve been working for almost 3 years now.

Please do I run a risk of being rejected due to family ties in Canada and Nigeria?

Your mistaken please.
I have family in Canada and it was approved.
Just submit an honest application.

bale98:
please this is urgent oo

How did he submit it?
Did he pay for sms for one or both passports?
Did he pay for package transmission for one or both passports.
I dont think submitting them together as one, as per payment is accepted.
(my thoughts anyway)
He can call them by phone or send an email or chat them up.

MOKENN:
Please o, I was reading through IRCC site about the documents one needs to present at POE, amongst other things I saw proof of funds. Does this mean that we will reprint account statement close to departure or what?

I am aware of a young lady that was almost turned back because she hadn’t paid her winter semester tuition and was traveling for the winter semester.
Based on that story I assume it’s either you’ve paid the semesters tuition and can show proof or you have it with you.

BiggestAmaju:
April 1st applicant with upfront medical. No update till I got AIP August 5th. No correspondence till date. I have since started lectures online. My school was added to the DLI with Covid-19 readiness plan 2 days ago. And after series of mails and webforms with medical result attached, I got this...
Good day, you have reached the Migration Section of the Canadian Embassy in Turkey.

Thank you for your enquiry.

Please be informed that your copy of medical examination has already been uploaded to your application.

Regards,

Applied for GCMS note and the message below...
We have contacted IRCC regarding your notes and IRCC has taken an extension for your request and below is the message from IRCC. We will forward the notes as soon as we receive them.

"The electronic notes of the immigration or citizenship officer(s) for the temporary residence file concerning Biggest Amaju.

I wish to inform you that, in accordance with the Access To Information Act*, an extension of 60 days beyond the statutory 30 day limit is necessary to process your request. This extension is due to a large number of records or necessitates a search through a large number of records and meeting the original time limit would unreasonably interfere with the operations of the government institution.

Wetin man go do again? Medical still not updated to passed yet.

Hi
Did you apply in Turkey? I applied on the 1st of April and got AIP on the 6th although it was dated 5th. Later got my BVL immediately my DLI was Covid ready which was the first batch. The following day got my PPR. I think the delay is because of your school just being approved at a time there is a lot of backlog of applications to roll out as per PPRs and the rest. It appears they are really overwhelmed and are trying to slow down the pace of processing applications. I even understand that India VACs have been closed for now. I know it can be frustrating..... let’s not loose faith, you will get there.

BlegendE:
OYA..... Abeg, for those going to Saskatchewan, do you have any cheap plan for flight oooo

DM me

LOI has dropped waiting for Passport to be returned!
A very long Journey indeed!

It is ending in Praise!!

Obanidavid:
Yes, I did submit at the Lagos VFS. I have received another email this evening that the passport is back

Back at the VAC office? Did you pay for 2 way courier service?

MOKENN:
If you are not in a rush to travel, Lagos is fine. I submitted to Lagos on 26th and got it today (from Port harcourt).

Documents to send with passport are;
Int'l passport,
ppr letter,
biometrics slip,
2 vfs consent form,
2 copies of passport info page.

If you finally opt for Abuja, since you will need to pay N7,430, You may attach the proof of payment (Normal bank teller will be fine) but Snap it before you send them the original just in case they ask you to send the teller to an email address like inthe case of inhouse courier charge (feedback.cannig@vfshelpline.com)

Go to a courier service outlet (DHL, UPS etc), give them the docs and pay for your 2-way courier. the Lagos VFS use UPS. UPS is also less expensive than DHL.

I hope this helps

You submitted on the 26th or it was received by Festus on the 26th?

fratermathy:
Send an email for your LOI and you'll get it. Cheers.

How is that done? which address do we email to ?

Obanidavid:
I received mine yesterday after I got a DO NOT REPLY message in my email.

Did you submit at Lagos VAC and is your passport back?

MOKENN:
I want to confirm to us that VFS Lagos is honouring return envelopes. I just got an update from DHL that they've picked up my parcel for delivery. I am expecting it before the end of tomorrow.

Hi, have you received your letter of introduction??

MOKENN:
I want to confirm to us that VFS Lagos is honouring return envelopes. I just got an update from DHL that they've picked up my parcel for delivery. I am expecting it before the end of tomorrow.

Hi
Have you received your letter of introduction??

Japh11:
Yes it was sent to my IRCC portal after my status changed to approved.

What is the title for the introduction letter on the IRCC platform?
I received the approval over a week now but no introduction letter and my passport is on its way back

LordAA:
Hello

Please did you receive it after receiving the counterfoil?

Hi, Lord AA have you received your letter of introduction yet?

Japh11:
Yes it was sent to my IRCC portal after my status changed to approved.

How long after you got your approval did you get your letter of introduction. And did you get a IRCC do not reply email?

Tracy2020:
This is not true. You pay for return courier based on your location.

Let’s wait and get a response from VSF, otherwise you will end up overpaying or under paying. Patience is the key.

BlegendE:
Hi. Has anyone paid for the return? How did it go? Did VFS reply or pick your call?

They said they have dispatched mine to Canada visa center Lagos. Is this a notification to send our forms and payment to them? Have you sent yours?

Application Approved !!

It has ended in Praise!

BlegendE:
IRCC just sent another mail ooo. I received PPR last week. Presently, I can't login. Could it be th introduction letter?

same here!

DeeWan:
When and where did you submit your passport?

On Tuesday to Lagos VFS

temmiedee:
To respond to this, I will like to share a friend's experience. He got his PPR on 22nd October 2020. His passport was sent to VAC Lagos Office on 27th October 2020 and was received on 28th October 2020. An automated mail was sent to him two days ago on the movement of his Passport. Below are the messages received in sequence from VFS;

1. Dear XYZ,
Visa application, tracking ID No. 123, The envelope for the decision on the results of your visa that has been processed has been received at the Canadian Visa Application Center at Lagos OC, on the date. We will then send this to the Canadian Visa Application Center Lagos OC. Please note that this is an automated...
Regards,

VFS Global

2. Dear XYZ,
Your application, tracking ID No. 123 has been received at the Canada Visa Application Centre, Lagos OC on 11/4/2020 12:15:40 AM and is in transit to the IRCC Office in Lagos OC for processing. For further details, please contact the VAC...
Regards,

VFS Global

3. Dear XYZ,
Your application, tracking ID No. 123 has been received and is under process at the IRCC Office on 11/4/2020 01:34:29 PM
Regards,

VFS Global

He is presently not sure on how long the whole process will take. Anyone with similar experience can share.

Thank you.

Mine is exactly the same.

ojzreal:
I used form A with GTB but they are still yet to debit me as a result of dollar scarcity.

HI
You used form A for which University please?

rebecausoro:
You can travel anytime your passport is returned. Has it been returned?

No it hasn't

Tenianu:
Best to travel 3/4 weeks to school resumption That is the expectation.

Students get away with months before but i will advise against it at this time,with the trend of turnback at POE due to Covid and purpose of travel.

hi
for those that have a visa for Winter 2021 when best is it for one to travel, so as to avoid being turned back

Dampops:
PPR just dropped. Details later. It’s for my daughter though. Undergrad

Congratulations to you both.
Which school did you apply to?