Congratulations to all our new ITAs This is surely the appointed time - Glory to God.

To all those who missed this draw, especially the ones who missed it by just one mark ...whew...I cannot even pretend I know exactly how you are feeling. But please stay strong and know that what's yours will find you at the appointed time. One love.

Please Please Please - ITA is not the same as CoPR ...it's just another hurdle you have crossed (you are yet to finish the race). Take time to READ all requirements / instructions and ensure you dot all the "I"s and cross all the "T"s. We have heard stories of people whose application got rejected or those that were even banned because of post ITA gragra. That's not your portion o.

Congrats again!

Wiskolo:
Good morning everyone, Please I am scared o, My status has not changed since the medical update was done. The part that scares me is that a part of the status says "The additional documents you provided are being reviewed" and I was not told to provide any additional documents. AOR is July 3rd. Find below my screenshot..
@Zandora,@dupyshoo, @40manlappy Please help !!!!

Hi - I don't think you should worry (much) about this status. I got PR almost two month ago yet my CIC status (as at today) still shows "we are reviewing the additional documents you have provided" and "a final decision has been made". So you see that the updates SOMETIMES really do not show the true picture.

Just give it a bit of time, but if it still worries you then order your GCMS notes

Interesting conversations going on here - every day's indeed a school day. Thanks y'all

@salford, @ maternal - I envisage you both are engineers and have worked in the "oil patch in Alberta". As an engineer in the same discipline, is there any advise you can share regarding certification/licensing...etc. that will be useful in securing a job in Canada? Other engineers that are silent followers can kindly contribute....

dupyshoo has been very helpful in advising on getting the EIT status via APEGA, but apart from this is there any other thing I can set in motion now before relocating to CAN?

Your help is much appreciated. Many thanks.

SlowlybtSurely:


Would you rather trek?

It should be fun though. As na only you dey waka go. If to say children join, body go tell you.

Hahaha I am a child o...is it because I am migrating? Don't be deceived o...I am a child (of God).

dupyshoo:
. Torture or fun?

My sister please don't let me "know Vancouver" that way o. Please

SlowlybtSurely:


Sounds like a nice plan.



No worries. Even if you miss your connecting flight, the airline would usually put you on the next available one. Hopefully, it won't be the next day.

I may just pass out if it's the next day...haaaaa after flying over 10 hours, that would be torture

dupyshoo:
I pray so. The airline you booked with might be able to put you on another flight sha if you miss your flight.

I pray so o I don't want to start dipping into my PoF to buy one way ticket from Vancouver to Calgary. Haaa - my hard earned PoF

SlowlybtSurely:


I think 1.5hours is kinda short. Considering you will need sometime for landing formalities. Could take awhile if there are other flights landing same time as yours. You will also need sometime to clear agric.

I would advise you book ticket with longer wait time in Van.

Many thanks @slowlybtsurely @dupyshoo - I should have probably asked this question before clicking on the "book flight" button . I can only pray that the 1.5 hours is sufficient since i'm the only one travelling.

Thanks!

Ekpekus:

It should be sufficient all things being equal..

Thanks!

Ekpekus:

You do your documentation and landing process in Vancouver but give your Calgary address for your PR to be posted.
I hope this helps

It sure does brov! Many thanks.

One last thing though - I've got a 1hr30mins layover between Vancouver and Calgary. Will this be sufficient for the landing process, as I don't want to miss my Calgary flight?

Many thanks,

Hi All - I have a (silly) question

So, if one is travelling to Calgary but has two stopovers one of which is in Vancouver. Where will the person meet the Immigration Officer who will conduct clearance + take all documentation? Vancouver or Calgary? If Vancouver, can the person give a Calgary address to post the PR card to?

Note that the Vancouver to Calgary journey is via Air Canada (i.e. the 1st airline partners with Air Canada).

I have asked google, but still need to be double sure.

Many thanks...

dtush:
Good day house. I intend to submit my application tomorrow. But I Av a slight issue.

So I recently got another job in company B, which I resumed on the Ist of Aug. Although my exit date from company A was Aug 14th.

But I was able to resume company A on the 1st because I knocked out my notice period with unused vacation days because I was eager to resume at B cos of the better pay.

My reference letters from both companies states my resumption date and exit dates.

Do I have to explain this in my LOE. Is it a criminal charge? Thank you

lol - this actually got me laughing Criminal offence ke...? Please don't call bad thing for yourself o. You have not done anything bad...and in my opinion there is no need for LOE.

Since both reference letters have your exit and resumption dates, just quote the exact dates on the letters and leave it at that. I believe an overlap is way better than a gap in your employment. And peradventure the VO asks, then you explain...he/she will read your explanation, verify with the company (if he/she really wants to be thorough) and then see all you have written is inline. Until then, hold your peace (besides it's just 14 days anyways). My sister had a similar case and she quoted the same dates she had in her references (she also had overlaps because she worked in the new company with her notice period from the old). They didn't come back to ask anything, and she's got the Maple leaf on her passport.

This is what I would do if it was me. Others can add their own expertise.

All the best!

lightdream:
Hello house.Please can anyone help me query if something below exist for Nigerian in Canada.

We have Job Offer slots with companies who are ready to employ with or without a degree and will also process your LMIA then send you a Valid Job Offer / Contract within 4 months , with a Valid job offer you can
- Obtain a PR under the Express Entry or
- Apply for a Temporary work permit with out writing an IELTS .
Benefits :-
- Accommodation comes with every contract
- Contracts from 2years upward
- Even without an O'level you can apply
- No monthly deduction in your salary
- No IELTS
- Within 21-27 days you will receive your application tracking ID then wait for the Job offer/contract and LMIA to be issued within the period of 1-4 months and 3weeks .
- After receiving your original contracts and offer letters , you can apply for a Work Permit Visa.

I have an interest I just want to know if its actually exist with pros and cons before I proceed.
Thank you

You really truly do not need a soothsayer to tell you this is a scam. I'm even short of words. Anyways, below is a link to how to apply for the Express Entry FSWP. All the best.

https://www.nairaland.com/3999848/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled

These scammers have guts I'm telling you.

domvic:
Good morning my people, please after submitting my profile they said I was not eligible because the primary occupation code does not fall within the last 10 years of my last job experience. please wat do I need to do

Is the statement true? i.e. is your primary NOC outside the 10 year time frame? If so, then CIC is correct...and you may not be eligible under that NOC.

Have you worked since the last 10 years? I'll suggest you use that work experience for your application. Please note that your work experience must be at least 1 year (1,560 hours total / 30 hours per week), continuous 30 hours/week for 12 months = 1 year full time (1,560 hours). Check the CIC website for further requirements.

I think it's worth sharing this info on this new thread. I've had a lot of people ask about the stages -

Stages in Canadian PR journey

1st the profile
2nd is ITA
3rd is AOR
4th medicals
5th background
6th ppr
7th COPR
8th landing
9th pr card
=======================

These are 3 different stages that majority of the PR applicants in EE will see against Background check in My CIC.

IP1
--------
IP1 will be shown when we pass the medical. Some people get this update on the same day along with their medical and some of them couple of days after. CIC agents will do R10, criminality checks during this stage. Once they feel everything is good then they will change it to NA. These things will happen at CIO Office (Centralized Intake Office)

NA
---------
This stage, our file will be transferred to CPC (Case processing Center) where agents will do eligibility assessments. If they feel everything is okay, then they will provide their recommendation to Visa Officer and same time they will initiate Security Checks.

IP2
--------
This status will be seen in my CIC account once Visa Officer starts reviewing or after reviewing all agents recommendations. On the same day PPR request will be triggered if the applicant paid RPRF upfront. These things will be done at CPC office.

It is not necessary that every applicant will undergo this process. But majority of the cases, I have noticed the same status

Glad to be here

Thanks 40manlappy for taking the lead on this. GlistteringStar....excellent work you've done compiling names of people that got PPR and creating a link to their timeline. I'm chuffed at the amount of work you both have put it. Many thanks.

tobey2ng:

Tweet @ them. Follow them on Twitter and send them DM.

Many thanks - I'll do as advised. cheers.

Hi All, I'm not sure if this is where I should be posting this question but anyways...I have an enquiry about APEGA Registration (for engineers) and I believe someone can help.

So I had my credential evaluation completed via WES, which what I used for my EE application. I have received my PR now.

To get myself prepared for Canada, I decided to register with APEGA to get EIT status. So, I applied for an upgrade of my WES report (i.e. I applied for the course-by-course evaluation). My understanding is that my universities do not have to send my transcripts, degree certs or complete any verification again since this was done previously. Strangely, I got an email from WES few days after applying for the upgrade that my application is pending because they are awaiting verification from my universtity. I am wondering why my university will verify what has already been verified.

I have sent two emails to WES via their contact page and yet no reply. I was on the phone this evening to a representative that was insisting my uni has to verify my transcript. I called again 2 hours after and spoke to another person. She also said the same thing (makes me think they have a scripted message they just read out to everyone). When she saw I wasn't having it, she said she will forward my enquiry to the appropriate dept and they will be in contact with me.

Please has anyone experienced this? Also, what medium can I use to call-out WES...as it is now this email and phone calls ain't working.

Sorry for my lengthy post...whew.

Hi All - I have an enquiry about APEGA Registration (for engineers) and I believe someone can help.

So I had my credential evaluation completed via WES, which what I used for my EE application. I have received my PR now.

To get myself prepared for Canada, I decided to register with APEGA to get EIT status. So, I applied for an upgrade of my WES report (i.e. I applied for the course-by-course evaluation). My understanding is that my universities do not have to send my transcripts, degree certs or complete any verification again since this was done previously. Strangely, I got an email from WES few days after applying for the upgrade that my application is pending because they are awaiting verification from my universtity. I am wondering why my university will verify what has already been verified.

I have sent two emails to WES via their contact page and yet no reply. I was on the phone this evening to a representative that was insisting my uni has to verify my transcript. I called again 2 hours after and spoke to another person. She also said the same thing (makes me think they have a scripted message they just read out to everyone). When she saw I wasn't having it, she said she will forward my enquiry to the appropriate dept and they will be in contact with me.

Please has anyone experienced this? Also, what medium can I use to call-out WES...as it is now this email and phone calls ain't working.

Sorry for my lengthy post...whew.

40manlappy:


LOL @bolded

If it pleases the e-family, will do that by weekend....

cc: dupyshoo, zandora

It is over pleasing gan - 101% pleasing please go ahead.

Don't forget to update the house with the new link etc. (not sure how that works though).

dupyshoo:
807 pages now!!

This thread is getting too long.

Please who will volunteer to help create another one?

My suggestions of information to be included on the first page are:
1) Checking your eligibility and CRS
2) Step by step process of creating a profile and entering the pool
3) Financial implications of going through express entry
4) POF requirements
5) Evaluation of credentials using WES, IQAS
6) Evaluation of credentials for doctors (Vcole has provided the details)
7) Frequently asked questions and answers (Oga Cochtrane will be able to help with this
8.) Acronyms
9) Going through PNP route
10) Pitfalls and things to avoid
11) Links to IELTS thread and post PPR thread

Please let us add other information that we think will be beneficial to new people reading the thread.

Hi Sis - I think 40manlappy was nominated few weeks ago to do this. Now that he has the Maple Leaf on his passport, I know he'll have the time to help create this new thread. Oga 40...am I speaking your mind?

cc: 40manlappy

oluphilip2008:
Hello seniors in the house. So I checked my IELTS result yesterday:
L8, R7, W8, S7.5
My point in the pool is 417 with my bsc only. I was hoping to submit my masters thesis and have my result sent for approval, but ds ASUU strike is standing in d way right now. Is there any hope for ITA anytime soon?

Also, if I have used my email for an EE profile which has previously expired, if I use d same email for my new profile with difference in my NOC in d old and new profiles, would there be any implications? I mean do IRCC still have details of my expired profile? Thank you all and God bless you

hi - see answers below.

Q1 - CIC have become unpredictable. So no one can answer this for sure - just remain hopeful and prayerful. It could drop to even 400.
Q2 - I got this from the CIC website and it answers your question perfectly.

If my Express Entry profile expires, will the system keep my information?

No, the system will not keep your information. We had planned to allow the system to save profile information, so it would be easier to complete a new profile when the first one expired. We have found that this option is not possible at this time. Should the option become available in the future, we will update this information online.


All the best!

keji11:

Thanks so much Elizabetha, will my dad need to show proof of the money leaving his account( I mean statement of account) or just the sworn gift deed is fine.

No - your dad doesn't have to show the proof of money or his SoA. The gift deed will suffice (he'll sign the gift deed - I'm sure you are aware of that anyways).

All the best!

Congratulations Ugoiyke79e, ebho, superdoll and ALL our new IELTS smashers, PPR recipients and Maple leaf receivers This is indeed the Lord's doing and it is marvelous in our eyes.

May the journey ahead be smooth and trouble free, Amen!

Beckyhopeful:
I testify of the goodness of Jesus Christ.#Olowogbogboro has done me well#.

Stamped passport and copr received.Please find below my timeline.

Congratulations Beckyhopeful May the road ahead be smooth, Amen!

platypelloid:
Hello house


1)Up to 1.5 yes now my certificate is not yet ready from my university hence delay in my credential evaluation
Please house what can I do?

2)MY IELTS MARCH 2017 : L7.0 W7.0 S 6.5 R6.0
My agency says I am qualified for express entry pls house is it true

3)Am confused now what can I do?
It appears success rate is higher than this do it yourself of a thing .please advise me house pls.

Hi - see answers below

(1) You will need to visit your university to ascertain what the real problem is? Take out time to do this and get to the bottom of the matter.

(2) The minimum score required to apply for Express Entry is CLB-7 means 6 band in each module. So yes your agent is right but this means your overall CRS score will be low and chances are that you will be in a pool longer than you want. Aim for L/S/W/R = 8/7/7/7

(3) I will suggest you just DIY - you are here on this thread anyways and if you take the time to start reading from page [0] you will be fine.

All the best!

MRSDA:
Hello house, hope everyone is good. Does anyone understand the issue of medical inadmissibility. Someone i know has been denied because of this. Seems Canada is not tolerant to migrant families with children that have learning or special needs.

Hi – I felt moved after reading this and I can only imagine how the family feels right now. I pray for strength for them and healing for the lil one.

I did a quick research after reading your post and found the following advise / questions –

Did your friend receive a fairness letter? If so, he/she has three choices –

(1) Ignore and receive a rejection letter
(2) Challenge it i.e. do your homework because you must present everything to CIC and convince them
(3) Provide CIC with a plan to mitigate the cost i.e. evidence that the lil one will not be a burden on the health system

For points (2) & (3) stated above, I will advise your friend presents a detailed information back to CIC, including a comprehensive mitigation plan (private insurance and a medical reimbursement plan to cover 100% of costs).

Furthermore, to challenge the medical opinion, your friend will need letter(s) from doctors stating that the ailment is being managed or can be managed. Your friend can argue that he/she can mitigate the cost should it arise. The case law here is a bit foggy, but your friend must be able to demonstrate a plan to convince the VO. A good PoF can help here too.

Finally, I'd strongly suggest your friend uses an attorney with experience in medical inadmissibility in preparing his/her response. I’m sure not all the attorneys out there are shylocks.

I really pray all goes well, Amen.

vcole:
Hello everyone. Good to see that the thread is progressing.
@ehrnie, there is no need for you to commence the process for obtaining a Canadian drivers license since you are only going to do a short landing. Reason being that it's illegal to hold 2 operator licenses at the same time in most of not all the provinces. The UK license can be exchanged for a Canadian one when you eventually move as long a it's valid at the time.
I do not know what province you intend to land in but I can speak for Alberta based on my personal experience. Your pr card app is done at the airport. It would help if you provide an address for it to be mailed to at that time.
Your SIN can be obtained form the service canada office within a few minutes. Take your international passport and copr along.
Your health card....you apply at the nearest license and registry to you and the card gets mailed to you within 7 days.
A bank account can be opened in one day. I'll recommend Scotia bank. Call beforehand to schedule an appointment and take along your ID - international passport and copr. You'll need a proof of address. Easiest way to do that is to purchase a phone line and use the bill processed for that as proof of address. (Ensure you cancel your cell phone plan after the first month).

Hi vcole – many thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. Much appreciated.

No – I don’t intend driving during the two weeks I will be in Canada, so I wouldn’t process the license at all. When I finally migrate, then I will exchange my UK license as advised.

I’m landing in Alberta so I find your response very appropriate. Yes, I will provide an address to mail my PR card to. Good to know I can get my health card in that short time. Woohoo!

I’ll also get the phone line and use the bill for the bank as advised.

Many thanks!

CAstruggle:


Thanks. My plan is to present my TB, plus SOA and letter of explanation. I only wanted to know what percentage of my funds i could have as TBs from persons whom have used TBs as POF. I really dont want the money dormant anymore in my account. Still expecting my IELTS and WES results in by next week.

I appreciate all your response. Thanks for the clarification.

The way you've split the funds into TBs and the rest in your account is perfect. Go for it...

@40manlappy - thanks for reiterating and clarifying the TBs/PoF matter.

40manlappy:


There is no risk with using ONLY TBs as POF since it's an acceptable proof of fund as per IRCC guidelines.

Mine was about 99.9% and there were no issues. The account balances were insignificant.

cc: CAstruggle

Very well noted. Every day's indeed a school day.

Over to you CAstruggle.

cochtrane:

You mean if I have a US visa I didn't use at all for 2 years, then it'll be a problem getting renewal?

I wouldn't know that for sure...BUT I'll prefer to be especially careful rather than taking a risk.

You could ask on the USA visa thread - someone should be able to answer you 100%

CAstruggle:
@Ehrnie I need you assistance.

I want to convert my POF into treasury bills(3months) instead of it sitting idle in my account, i came across your post sometime back on this thread. I have my POF in my account, i am expecting my IELTS and WES results next week before i can get into the pool.

My question is can i use Treasury Bills alone as POF?, although i will also attach my SOA and bank letter along. How did you go about yours?

Hi - My PoF was TBs+ SoA (please note that I had some money in the account).

I'll suggest you use a large part of your money for TBs and also leave some in your account so your SoA isn't zero/insignificant - in as much as we want the money to generate income for us, we should also look at the risk of using ONLY TBs as PoF. My risk level is very low - so I try to be cautious.

It's good to go for the 3 months TBs....and God forbid you don't get ITA soon, then you can keep rolling over the TBs in short tenures.

This is what I would do.