Hello Everyone,
I have a question.
For a parent that has study permit and Temporary Resident Visa, traveling with a child that is an American citizen. What does the parent need to have at hand for the child to be granted entry into Canada?

Thanks

Hello Everyone,
I have a question.
For a parent that has study permit and Temporary Resident Visa, traveling with a child that is an American citizen. What does the parent need to have at hand for the child to be granted entry into Canada?

Thanks

hammed71:
Good morning guys please I got an email from vfs today that my processed passport has been received and is ready for collection that it will be sent through courier, Please do I need to pay courier fees.

Unless you paid for two way courier from the onset,, that is when dont need to pay for courier fees again. Otherwise you will need to pay for courier fees or you in person to pick it up.

Merciful96:
Hello Gurus,

Please, I used DHL one way courier to submit my passport bcus DHL said they are not into 2 - way anymore. Now my passport is ready for collection in Lagos, I don't know what to do. Since they don't well come in - person.
Please I need help

VFS Lagos now welcome in-person collection. 8-10am, mon to fri.
You can also pay for courier to have delivered to you. Visit their website.

Cheers

Adakiobi:
TO GOD BE THE GLORY !!
ITS PPR TIME!!
GOD DID THIS ONE !!

My Timeline
Upfront Medical: 22nd August 22 at IOM Abuja
Submitted: 2nd November 22
Biometrics: 3rd November 22 (uploaded same day)
Medicals passed : 28th November 2022
PPR 19TH December 22

To all those waiting, the GOD that did this for me will do for you . Just have faith and believe.

Congratulations!

Oldfashioned145:
Got my passport back today from DHL after they delayed transit to Lagos for like 8 days ( they nearly frustrated me but God pass them) and My God how dearly I love you daddy, I can't stop staring at my counterfoil, I'm amazed at the wonders he's done concerning my life so far. The keeper of my sanity!

To my May applicants and everyone waiting for their PPR, its yours.

Claim it boldly.

I need a travel buddy going to Regina next week and also a roommate for a shared accommodation.

UNIVERSITY OF REGINA HERE I COME!

God bless this family.

Congratulations!

Hello,
For those that have sent their passport to IRCC via VFS in recent times like from November. Can you share what you did to be able to receive your stamped passport within two passports.

Thanks

tuton:

Wow congrats. This was fast considering the new processing times.
Was the visitor visas attached to a student visa application?
I know the portal doesn't affect processing times but just curious… what portal was used?

Thanks.
I used the new portal. My spouse who is studying there gave us an invitation letter, copy of study permit and work permit.

Newww1:


Congratulations.
Please which email did you send the medicals

Thanks. I sent my upfront medical to these emails.

nrobi-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
nrobi-immigration@international.gc.ca
abuja-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
nairobi@international.gc.ca
lagos.immigration@international.gc.ca

Jenniferade:
Waoh, Congratulations
Please where did you have your biometric done?

Thanks.

At VFS Lagos

Good day e-Family
Visit Visa application and Passport Request

PPRequest for 3kids out family of 4. One adult pending
Application date: September 15th
Upfront medical passed for kids September 22
Biometric done by Adult : October 4th
Passport request for kids: Nov 29
Medical request for Adult Nov 29. Sent mail and uploaded my Upfront medical via webform to IRCC.
Medical Request for adult updated to passed Nov 30
Sent passport of Kids to IRCC via VFS
God that gave my kids Visiting visa will give me my Visitor visa. In Jesus Name. Amen

Why shield him from the public by covering his face?

Rest in peace Sammie Okposo.

Dayo96:
Good day to us All.
Below is my timeline.

First time applicant.
Crandall University. 20-month program.
GCKey portal.
I applied for Study Permit for myself (Principal Applicant), Open Work Permit for my spouse, Visitor Visa for my 3-year old kid, and Study Permit for my kid who would turn 5 in November 2022.

Upfront Medical for all family members (IOM, Ikeja Lagos): 19 July 2022
The following additional tests were conducted because spouse has a history of TB.
• Sputum Production for Principal Applicant
• Chest X-Ray for the older kid (because she was presumed to have had contact with my spouse while she was treating TB.
• Sputum Production for Spouse
• Additional X-ray for Spouse.
• Medical Examination on Spouse by a TB Specialist recommended by IOM (we paid a consultation fee).

Application Date: 6 October 2022.
Biometric: 14 October 2022.
Medical Report updated for the 3-year old kid on 4 November 2022.
Medical Report updated for Principal Applicant, Spouse and the older kid: 18 November 2022.
BVL (for me and my spouse) and PPR for all 4 Applicants: 18 November 2022.

DOCUMENTS UPLOADED (other than IMM forms)
For the various sections where we are required to upload documents on the IRCC portal (e.g. LOA, Marriage License), I started with an Introduction, followed by Table of Contents.
The Table of Contents have hyperlinks to the respective documents attached. I also included hyperlinks to take the VO from the attached documents back to the Table of Contents.

Please note, some of the documents I attached are unnecessary e.g. COVID-19 vaccination card.

LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE
• Letter of Acceptance.
• IELTS result.
• Academic and Professional certificates.
• Academic Transcript.
• WES evaluation report.
• NYSC certificate.
• Evidence of Previous investments which had been liquidated (Education Plan for me and the kids, Shares that have been sold, Monthly Savings Plan with an Insurance Company, Investments with some Investment Firms). I stated that the proceeds were invested in other ventures and form a bedrock of funds being used for my studies in Canada.

PASSPORT
• Bio-data page of International Passport
• Affidavit (in lieu of birth certificate)
• Drivers' license.
• NIN slip.
• Updated CV (Nigerian style).
• Staff ID Card.
• Letter of Introduction from my employer.
• Study leave approval from my employer.
• Introduction letter from my local Church.
• Letter of Ordination from my Church.

MARRIAGE LICENSE/CERTIFICATE
• Marriage Certificates (Church and Court).
• Name change publication for spouse.
• Birth certificates for the kids.
• Over 50 pictures (during courtship, during wedding, during the christening of our kids, pictures with spouse at a volunteering event, family photographs). I cropped the pictures and put an average of 3 pictures on each page. Also, I sequenced the pictures such that they tell our family story from inception.

CLIENT INFORMATION
Here, I included a background that the property owned by my spouse would be included under her application for OWP. Then, included a Table of contents and attached the following documents, which could not be added in other sections due to file size constraint.
• Land Documents (Receipts, Sales Contract, Deed of Assignment, Survey, Advert showing an increase in the price of the land)
• Documents for 2 cars.
• Mum's International passport. (I showed her visa page and some travel stamps, since me I no get travel history).
• Affidavit/Birth certificates for some of my siblings.
• CSCS Statements for Stock/shares inherited from my late dad who died over 20 years ago. (The shares are still in my dad’s name. I explained that my family intends to obtain a Letter of Administration and these shares will be captured therein).
• My picture with my CEO and an EXCO member at an official outing.
• Training Certificates.

PROOF OF MEANS OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT
• SOP (9 pages). I tried to reduce it but my story long.
• Documents relating to the Payment of 50% initial deposit ($17,900 CAD).
• Documents relating to my current employment (employment letter, confirmation, promotion and 4 months’ Pay slips).
• Evidence of Available/Dedicated Fund:

I provided Explanatory Notes on 3 bank accounts.
1. My salary account (where I deposited our naira POF)
2. My USD account (where we deposited our dollar POF)
3. My spouse’s salary account (Here, I just stated that this is her salary account).

Under each of the account, I explained salient points such as lump sums that I wanted the VO to be aware of and included relevant support documents e.g. bonus letter from my employer.
For my naira account and my wife’s salary account, I provided bank statements for exactly 4 months but for the USD account, I provided statement for 1 year because it was just a 2-page document and I wanted to convince the VO that the account was legit even though I had only a few transactions on it.

Asides these, I included an addendum account which belongs to my spouse.
We created and liquidated several Fixed Deposit investments in that account and sizable part of our POF came from this addendum account.
Asides the bank Reference letter, I also included the account statement because I felt it would better convince the VO. The account had a rather unusually high transaction volume in 4 months and a balance of just N500k.
I carefully explained the meaning of some terminologies used on the account statement too e.g. FD booking.

• Letter of Introduction from my Pension Fund Administrator.
• Investment Certificate and account statement from an investment company for an existing investment (the letter clearly states that my wife and I have an unrestricted access to the funds).
• Deed of Partition and evidence of rental income on the property inherited from my late date


I included several hyperlinks on my SOP, my wife’s SOP and the cover letters for the kids. For instance, where I mentioned key words such as “Institute of Chartered Accountants”, Pension Reforms Act, 2014 etc., I ensured that they were modified to be hyperlinks, which would take the VO to the respective websites. I did this so it is easy for the VO for confirm the various terminologies/claims/entities independently.

My spouse and I have no travel history. Therefore, I stated in my SOP that we have been saving consciously towards my studies overseas, so we denied ourselves several luxuries such as travelling on vacations.

Just to mention, asides the funds that were available in bank and investment accounts, I stated that I would be saving specific amount towards my masters program from my subsequent salaries and 13th month allowance.
And that in the period, my family will depend on my wife’s salary and the balance from my own salary (I had previously established the fact that my wife and I save and invest together. Moreover, all my salary and allowances go straight into her account based on my bank statement history).

Congratulations!

RIP Coolio. I enjoyed your music ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’.

Johnchan2:
God did it .......

Its PPR ALERT
After 15 months.. Isn't God amazing

First Application
> submitted application: 3rd Nov 2020
>biometrics: 6th Nov 2020
>BVL:15th January 2021
>Refusal: 17th January 2021

NB: 1. I was not on this platform, so i was a bit ignorant about this visa process: i never even checked if my eligibility review had started
2. I started my classes online on the 5th of January, 2021 because my deadline for deferment had passed.... Trust me when I say, it was a really hard time for me studying online all these while without a rejection.

Second Application


> Submitted Application: 11th May 2021

>Biometrices: already done- 6th Nov 2020

> Upfront medical: 29th June 2021

> Passed upfront medical: 12th July 2021

>waiting began

>waiting continues

> still on the waiting list

> Noticed my eligibility review had started by 22nd September and it was on till the end of my application

> waiting

> more waiting

> Request for update LOA: 19th Jan 2022. At this point, I thought my waiting was over but I didn't know I just started this wait series.

> Wait continues: January 2022

> wait continues: February 2022- with prayer and fasting

>more wait: March 2022- praying continues

>intense wait: April 2022- I had an in-person exam I had to write.. the thought of getting an f in that course almost led me to depression... I still got an F in that course tho. Ill figure how to tackle that F when i get to school

>more intense wait: May 2022- As my application reached a year, i left naira land to focus on my mental health, because I cannot come and die because of visa, It wasn't easy for me to read testimony of people that applied much more later than i did get their PPRs---- well i was still praying and hoping on God for a miracle.

> Waitttttttttttttinggggggg: June 2022

> Wait: July 2022- towards the end of july there was a webinar where it was advised that those who applied before sept 2021 should cancel their application and reapply but i refused and decided to wait on God

>Medical request: August 6th because the one i had done earlier had expired. Medical done on the 15th of August and passed on the 19th of August

> PPR: August 25 -- i saw it on 26th AUgust

Sorry my PPR testimony is late here. Im back to give my testimony here and give glory to God for making me not wait in vain.

Congratulations!

Toceen2022:
Hi guys, sorry this is actually coming late. The unimaginable stress at MMIA and trying hard to find my feet here makes it difficult for me to come online and drop my landing gist on time.

LANDING GIST
LAGOS - FRANKFURT - VANCOUVER - VICTORIA
Airline - Lufthansa / Air Canada
Date - August 18th/19th 2022.
Time - 11pm.

I never expected the rigorous stress I went through at MMIA. Got to the airport early at 6:45pm for 11pm flight, and went straight to weigh my luggage. I knew beforehand that I have 31 and 33, and 7 for carry-on bag, which I believe I will upgrade to 32, as per Lufthansa said it's possible. But their scale showed 32, 35 & 8kg. That is equally fine, I had no problem upgrading. But the lady who attended to me was just too crazy and started saying rubbish... That my only option is to look for extra bag and make it 3 bags, not exceeding 23kg each and I'll pay for one extra luggage. I never knew another wahala is underway. I bought a bag reshuffle and I got 23, 25, and 18. Luckily another staff told me to make it 32kg (pay for upgrade), 23kg (normal weight) and 12kg (I never knew passangers are entitled to 2 free carry on bags 8kg and 15kg (this can also be checked in). So I later paid to upgrade for the 32kg.

Now, this is where the stress began. Going through documents verification, my QR/Barcode on vaccination card only showed the 2nd Jab and date, the 1st was blank, because of that I was told I won't be allowed to board. (I've been fully vaccinated since Sept last year, and I do checked online myself even few weeks ago I checked, everything was showing perfectly well). I was told to call the number on the card if they can quickly rectify it, or go to the health service kiosk in the airport if anything can be done. That was how the trouble started o. Nobody could helped out, I was there calling the primary health care number on my card, moving from one place to another for over 2-3 hours. Nothing was done. Stressed and exhausted, I gave up, went back to the Lufthansa stand believing I'll have to book for another day, I asked for refund even if it's 70% (at least it's not that I didn't show up at the airport, so I should be entitled for a refund). It was at this point my brother in Ontario sent a screenshot on NPHCD site showing I'm fully vaccinated. I quickly scanned my barcode, still same issue, but on their site, using the personal identification number, it's showing the my full vaccination details. At this point, I reassured myself that Nigeria is truly a failed country. How could NPHCD site show different information on a single identification number. With the stress I went through, I cursed the country. Up till this moment if I scanned the barcode, it only show 1 jab, but if check on the site with the identification number, it shows the 2 jab. I was literally the last person on board. But luckily my window seat was still reserved for me.

I couldn't sleep much from Lagos to Frankfurt because of serious headache. In fact, I didn't enjoy the flight at all because of the stress. But after taking water and snack, I felt better and relaxed. We got to Germany - Frankfurt in the morning, around 6:30 am and from that point till my final destination, no single stress for me. The airport is massive, in fact, na train I take to my next Gate Porte (B-22). Went through security check and seated at the Gate Porte with other passengers going to Vancouver. Connected to the free Wi-Fi and made series of video calls. Our flight was delayed for about 2 hours.

Frankfurt to Vancouver was 10+ hours, so I slept, listened to music, watched a movie (Fatherhood) and before I know it, we are ready to land in Vancouver. I went to the self declaration machine, scanned my passport, all information appeared and printed out a receipt. I actually knew my bags would be sent to my final destination but a security officer said it would be in Vancouver. I waited for almost an hour and went to Lufthansa kiosk, the lady checked my details and said it's already sent to Victoria Airport. I went to immigration, spent about 15 minutes and my study permit was out (they only asked for my passport and LOI).

I missed my flight from Vancouver - Victoria. So, I went to the Air Canada kiosk and the lady issued a new boarding pass immediately without kobo. The flight was a short one, around 25 min, so before we knew it we are already in Victoria. When to pick my bags and everything was intact. CBSA didn't check anything, so everything I carried got to my final destination. Went out of the airport, took a yellow taxi to my airbnb accommodation. I was charged $65. If you know anyone that can pick you up at the airport, it'll be nice and save you some money.

Presently, I've got my SIN, Sim card, School ID and Bus Pass (till April 2023), opened bank account, got a permanent accommodation, booked appointment for BCID (British Columbia Identity Card) and preparing for my knowledge test so as to get my driver's licence asap.

Sincerely, if not for the wahala I went through at MMIA, it would have been a 100% stress-free journey. I couldn't even say goodbye to my people, couldn't snap a single shot with my wife and daughter. That thing still dey vex me till this moment.


Things are truly working here, pedestrian owns the road, not drivers. They must wait for you to walk through. Beautiful locations. Deers, squirrels and animals moving around and crossing the road, they no fear say someone go hunt them down
You go see car open mouth, Tesla na like Toyota, you go see one nearly every corner.
Many electric cars and products I've never seen or hear before. Infact, it's really good to experience living in a working system.

I wish everyone hoping and waiting a successful outcome. And to those that'll be flying soon, safe travel. Anyone coming to Victoria can reach out and I'll see how I can be of help/assistance. Thank you

Congratulations! So when do you plan to bring your family?

Chidimmanwalife:
You can check on http://kijiji.ca

Ok. Thanks

Hanzat:
Below is the information gotten from the realtor;

They will submit the following:

Copy of passport data page
Copy of student visa
Current statement of acct
For more enquires on acxomodation and shared apartments for students: Call

Oluseyi Ajetomobi
Licensed Realtor
9024409575

Ok. Thanks.

Hanzat:
This information is for those seeking accomodation
in Nova Scotia.

1. Try Kijiji
2. Below are some accomodation posting on NS Landed forum
Available Rental Apartments

One bedroom

Off Victoria Dartmouth- $1,351 September
Off Victoria Dartmouth - $1,618 October
@Dartmouth-$1,493 October
@Darmouth- $1,099 November

Two bedroom
Apartments@Dartmouth- $1,808 October
Apartments@Dartmouth- $1,876 October

4 bedrooms Townhouse@Dartmouth- $2,499 October

For Enquiries: Call

Oluseyi Ajetomobi
Licensed Realtor
9024409575

Or Reach out to the former Nigeria Welfare personnel
Aunty Faith Eweka: +19024889105

All the best

Thanks for the response.
Please from your experience, what are the documents usually requested by the Realtor or owner of the property?

hillary4003:
PPRRRRR
my application was approved!! the joy and relief is unimaginable i hope everyone that's waiting will receive good news as well
TIMELINE
Study Permit Application.
Application - JUNE 4TH 2022
Biometrics - JUNE 8TH 2022
Medical Upfront - FEBRUARY 24TH 2022
Medical Updated to pass -JUNE 9TH 2022
Eligibility - JULY 28/29
PPR - AUGUST 15H!!!
I can't even begin to thank everyone on this thread i got ALL my information from here, i was scared to do it by myself but i knew i was the best person to do it.
PLEASE WHAT'S THE FASTEST WAY TO SEND MY PASSPORT FOR STAMPING?

Congratulations. Go to your nearest DHL office.

Chidimmanwalife:
Hello. My schoolis in Nova Scotia too, DalhousieUniversity to be precise. Please what's the name of your own school?

Do you know website that one can rent accommodation?

Hello Everyone,
Which sites can someone rent property in Nova Scotia?

Thanks

Hello Everyone,
Which sites can someone rent property in Nova Scotia?

Thanks

Electroweb:
My people! My people!
Original passport request for my son received today oooooooo!
Help me to thank God oooooo! He has done so much for me I cannot tell it all. Na ra kele mo
The wait has not been easy ooooo! Since May 2021
I am so happy ooooooo!
I will Be right back for timeline and all that.

Am back
The time line has a storyline.
So my wife and son applied in May 2021. Wifey got approved last year october. My son didn’t get his approval. I kept checking. Early this year I saw Non travelling parent consent to travel request for my son in his portal. The deadline for its submission had passed. I don’t know how I missed it. It is still a mystery. No mail or notification was sent. I sent them a consent form. When his application was one year. I started sending webforms and emails. In May 2022 the request was made again by IRCC for Non Travelling consent to travel letter and copy of my passport. I was able to submit it. In June got a medical request. He Passed the medical in July 2022. Then the wait started. I sent webform, email and contacted the MP through email. Until yesterday when I got original passport request for him. Now my wife and son have their approvals.

Glory be to God!

Question for you guys,
I and my remaining kids will apply to visit them after they get there. Do I apply through her GCkey or I create my own GCKey and apply.

Thanks

Chiziteremary:
Congrats to your son. May the land of Canada favour him in Jesus name.

Amen.

My people! My people!
Original passport request for my son received today oooooooo!
Help me to thank God oooooo! He has done so much for me I cannot tell it all. Na ra kele mo
The wait has not been easy ooooo! Since May 2021
I am so happy ooooooo!
I will Be right back for timeline and all that.

Count your stars If you are in this country and have not had a humbling experience.

RIP Ma.

May your soul Rest In Peace Ada Ameh.

H

Enji:
I received medical request for my kids. They went for the Medical but I didn't upload any document back to the portal. It was updated to passed after 10 days

Ok. Thanks