DINO71:
Please does anyone know someone that has travelled to Canada recently that was required to do the COVID 19 test

I know someone who travelled on Friday. She did the Covid test but no one asked her for it.

Obanidavid:


my passport was received at the Lagos VFS office on Oct 30th, got the last message on Monday Nov 16 that is was still being processed and finally received an email from IRCC yesterday telling me I have a message waiting for me.

To the glory of God, when I checked, it was my LOI.

Hello Obanidavid

Have you received your passport back now? Can you recall when you received the final approval last week? Around what time too, perhaps?

Spotlights:
@Anon123
@frathermathy
@blackvmaan

I don't think I should be mentioned here since you started with the idea of abusing another person. Anon123 and I didn't abuse ourselves. He made a point and I felt his point is alright but he shouldn't have added fear mongering to it and I reacted appropriately. Consequently, he noted my point and that was the end.

Similarly, I agree with your point concerning patience. It is actually the only option now and even multiple emails may not make a lot of difference apart from creating awareness of an applicant's unique circumstance. However, I am vehemently against creating fear where there is none. I repeat myself here for the sake of clarity: no application will be rejected because of "too many emails". I have seen people who sent two mails per day for weeks and that didn't affect their applications. They were ultimately ignored and didn't get replies.

Once you get OPR or PPR, these are the things that can lead to rejection:
1. Detected misrepresentation
2. Fake passport
3. Lack of documentation at POE
4. Failure to answer any relevant question(s) at POE

The white man is not a god but he works according to strict rules. If you are on your right and you have not done anything untoward, you have nothing to fear.

Every applicant should be patient. Canada is not for the impatient at all. However, do not fear to speak up if you have a unique case that demands attention. Nobody will deny you a visa even if you send a mail to every one in Canada every day. Just make sure you are sending such a mail because it is necessary and not because of anything else. Above all else, be polite in every mail you send.

Anon123:
I see posts of people sending multiple mails regarding their passports. I will urge you guys to calm down before the multiple complaints go affect you. Mind you, yes you have approved on your portal but that doesnt mean it cant change. Make una take am easy o. A visa is a privilege not a right. I know you must have waited 4-3weeks since submitting your passports but if you could wait for corona lockdown, wait for VFS to open, wait for AIP, to wait for the ultimate approval shouldnt be a big deal.

My 2kobo.. I come in peace.

I don't think any application will be rejected because of "too many emails". As long as it's a polite email requesting for status, there is no harm there. We shouldn't peddle fears. At worst, they'll just stop replying you or tell you to stop sending mails concerning the subject matter. Your point on patience, however, is good.

nigeriamustfall:
LET THE ZOO FALL

Even if so, the UK cannot make the "zoo" fall. We shouldn't underestimate the sovereignty of a nation because of emotions. The UK can only debate and possibly issue threats bothering on economic or trade ties. They can't come in and remove Buhari from power or even do anything beyond that.

However, that said, it's good that they are debating this issue. At the very least, it'll be a national embarassment. If sustained, it could lead to serious trade, diplomatic and political tensions.

Kimkalash:
I really don't know what the problem is or whether it's IRCC or VFS that's delaying. Folks with whom I have the same passport submission, reception and IRCC transit timeline have gotten the fourth mail one must get before stamping but I m still waiting. 20 days gone.

Call VFS tomorrow morning and then send a mail to IRCC Lagos office at:

lagos-immigration@international.gc.ca

Copy to
lagos@international.gc.ca
Abuja@international.gc.ca

The Abuja office usually responds.

bebzo:


Please did you get any mail like

VFS Global     

Dear Xxxxxxx
Your application, tracking ID No.xxxxxxxxxxx has been received and is under process at the IRCC Office on
Regards,

VFS Global

And how long did it take after the mail if you got it before they sent you mail that your passport is ready?

Have you collected your passport back now? Any update since you received this message?

Baphil:
Is Police Character Certificate compulsory in processing an application?

It's not compulsory for Nigerian study permit applicants.

Blavkmaann:
Did anybody receive LOI or the other one on weekends?

Let me know if I’ll be expecting it let me just wait till Monday?

Wait till Monday. Since the Lagos office started stamping passports this month, they've only done so on Monday/Tuesday.

Blavkmaann:


I swear, e shock me, I’ve kuku defer till next September, then I have kept fresh 70k to reapply again, my mind no even Dey the thing, until my Jesus show e sef.....

I’ve use that money to drink crates of cold Heineken

Funny guy. Area!

Eilenora:
Hello All,

Please the consent form, what parts do we fill esp if we are submitting in Abuja?

Just the second page. Ignore the other pages
And congratulations to you and everyone else who got their PPRs.

Eilenora:
Guys,

What are your thoughts on doing 1st semester online from Nig to save costs on accommodation, living expenses etc and then going in April for the rest of one's progrmme? Trying to weigh my options.

Many people did that in the fall because they didn't have a choice. With the uncertainties surrounding travel and the pandemic, I'd advise that you travel as soon as you can. Online classes in Nigeria are subject to many issues too. It won't as easy as you think. It's certainly possible but not easy.

SKEPTA:
Good morning everyone,
i got bvl today, In preparation for ppr, I will like to send my passport to accra when i get ppr.Who here id familiar with the process or has done it before?
Kindly help house

Visit their website here
https://visa.vfsglobal.com/gha/en/can/buy-services

Then pay for package transmission at your local Ecobank branch. Attach the original proof of payment and send with all the other stuffs mentioned here for passport submission.

Mail via two-way courier to

Canada Visa Application Centre
International Organization for Migration (IOM) Ghana
Baptist Convention House, Abelenkpe road,
Abelemkpe, Accra, Ghana

joe4christ:


I ain't justifying though. But it will solve a whole lot. Whoever is gonna take over his position will be more careful in his dealings. Some of this lecturers behave as though they are God, they destroy students career with a reckless abandon. Some of them are pure saddists. Whatever will push a student to thread the path by killing his lecturer, the lecturer must have proven to be a deputy to the devil himself!

It doesn't always follow like this. Many students are academically weak and want to be pitied. Some lecturers pride themselves as unwavering when it comes to standards and won't take anything short of high quality. Lecturers like this are generally seen as wicked and if students can't break them, some may want to harm them. It may also be that the lecturer is deliberately wicked and wants students to fail so that he can extort them. We can never truly tell. However, killing him only removes him from the question. A dull student will remain a dull student. You can't expect to put in minimal work and get good grades except the lecturer is corrupt.

Even if another lecturer takes his place, a dull student (who, in this case, is also a marauding cultist or assassin) still won't pass. Will he now kill all the lecturers in the department? There is no way the assassination will instill fear into everyone's mind. Many people don't even fear death.

On the other hand, a hardworking student who is being victimised won't think of murdering the lecturer. He or she would rather report, leave the school or find other means to resolve the issue. Only a lowlife would descend to assassination and such a lowlife certainly can't have a future.

The other assumptions we can make is that the lecturer may be dating the girlfriend of a cultist or trying to date her but that is a farfetched assumption and still not enough to kill someone. We can also assume that the lecturer himself is a cultist, former cultist or has links with cultists. These are all just theories and we can never really know the truth. However, nothing is worth taking a life. Killing won't change anything.

2cribz:
Wen u r hod,lecturer,dnt r rude to students,dnt be arrogant,wicked,someone might mark u down

Now that he's dead, will the assassin's problems be solved? Killing a lecturer for whatever reason won't solve anything (if we are to assume that this is an assassination planned by students).

frailbuzz:


Yes I flew from Lagos. I didn't do a covid-19 test.

WR.

Which airline did you use?

Siobhanle:
Abuja vfs is definitely faster. My passport I submitted on November 6th has been stamped and is on its way back and I’ve received introduction letter from cic!

Congratulations! Some persons who submitted their passports to the Lagos VFS three weeks ago are yet to get their passports back. Abuja VFS is certainly better.

esosa4real:
Hello guys,

For those who applied online and submitted their passports at VFC Canada lagos during the past few weeks, please what is the modality for collection?

I got a message that my envelope is ready and I have been trying to call them but they NEVER pick up!! O wrong nau!!

N.B: Passport submission was done via the DHL courier close to their office as they do not support physical visit because of covid19.

When did you submit and when did you get the email. Has your CIC account been updated?

Lekiboboe:
I got a mail some few minutes ago from VFS


Dear Bleep,

Visa application, tracking ID No

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 Abuja OC, on the date. We will then send this to the Canadian Visa Application Center Abuja OC. Please note that this is an automated email. Please DO NOT reply to this email. Your decision envelope will be returned to you via the courier service offered by the VAC. Collection of decision envelopes in-person at the VAC is not permitted until further notice. Please refer to the “Buy Services” page of the VAC website for further information on courier services offered by the VAC

Regards

VFS Global


First of all , VFS don confuse me oo

- The above mail what does it mean & what's the next step to take seeing such mail

- Something is baffling me here

Why the mention of Abuja, when its Lagos VFS I sent my Documents to, & same Lagos VFS I did my BIOMETRICS

It was probably sent in error. You can call them to confirm the current status of your passport.

MOKENN:
Ok. Thank you.

What email address do I send it to?

Send a polite email to abuja@international.gc.ca
Copy lagos@international.gc.ca

They'll either upload to your GCKEY account or even attach it and send to you.

MOKENN:
The Eagle has landed my people.

DHL has delivered my passport.

Na LOI remain.

It has been a strenuous journey but... We Move!

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

Obanidavid:


my passport was received at the Lagos VFS office on Oct 30th, got the last message on Monday Nov 16 that is was still being processed and finally received an email from IRCC yesterday telling me I have a message waiting for me.

To the glory of God, when I checked, it was my LOI.

Congratulations! I take it too that your counterfoil is in your account now.

Dameelee:
Is abuja better?
I did my biometric in Lagos. Has anyone in Abuja gotten their Passport back.

Please take my advice and send it to Abuja so that you'll have peace of mind and sanity. Not that Abuja is the best but it is 100% better than Lagos.

If you're not in a hurry to travel (say between now and early next month), then send to Lagos.

Obanidavid:


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

When did you submit your passport again? What was the last message you got from VFS?

Dameelee:
BVL just dropped!!!!!!!!

Congratulations to all who have received their BVL. Are these new BVLs from Beijing too?

rebecausoro:
After getting two funny status messages from VFS yesterday that my passport has been treated and that it had been dispatched to IRCC Lagos, I called them today and they said those messages were sent in error and that the passport is still with IRCC.

IRCC Lagos has now devolved to the point of sending updates in error . Have you gotten your status approved or LoI?

Kimkalash:
Now i got the email i got two weeks ago that it was being dispatched to IRCC, only difference is it has today's date on it. These people are just mad

Have you tried tracking it online?

Ikechuqu:
Meanwhile, is it possible to get ones passport back from VFS Lagos if it’s not been processed to IRCC? So I can send it to a different location. Since they’ve refused to give me any information whatsoever as regarding what’s happening with my passport.... This is day 10, no tracking ID, no feedback, nothing!

Have you tried calling them?

bebzo:


I have received 3 mails before, this is the 4th one

This one you just received is the most important one. It confirms that your passport is being worked on.

One thing I did notice about these "ghost updates" or "server down-times", whichever one we believe, is that they have been occurring en masse mostly on weeks when DLI lists are updated. This could be a coincidence or maybe they are sorting applications and re-queueing them.

adeenzo:


Some people can access their account, called a friend of mine to check his portal, he said he could log in and he didn't get the application update. if it was a server downtime, I am sure the situation would be general. my two cents tho, but then again, you can be correct.

Well, with the unpredictability of IRCC these days, no one can tell what new methods they've devised. Normally, ghost updates do not prevent the application page from loading. To confirm server downtime, if you allow the application page to continue loading, it'll show you a 502 error page.

SKEPTA:


how long does Accra take?

1 week and some days. Sometimes less. Sometimes up to two weeks. But I haven't seen any instance where it went beyond 2 weeks for TRV. Someone I know sent his passport to Germany (expectedly expensive) and got everything back in 3 days. Any VAC in the world can process it. However, VACs in countries with "lower traffic" to Canada would return your passport in a matter of 3-5 days.