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onyekachee:
Na WA,see person application..let me just faint

lolz, you don't need to.

I have seen people with something totally different from mine and still got APPROVED.

Since I havn't done something like this before, I just had to give them my all without leaving any stone unturned. [i no get agent money]

danowena:
Congratulations and many thanks for this detailed post.
Please how many years course? did you pay your tuition in full or make any deposit? Did you do GIC?

Please how many years course?
2 years course

did you pay your tuition in full or make any deposit?
No, i did not pay the tuition in full I only made a payment of 10k dolls

Did you do GIC?
I did not do GIC

I talked a lot about the need for my wife to come back to Nigeria to grow her business cos it was not doing well at the moment and she will need some sort of experience and exposure based on the course of study which will really have a great impact in her business [story for the gods]

for the visitations we did, we carried the following files along

IOM: upfront medicals
passport (original copy)
appointment letter
biro

VFS: Biometrics
passport (original copy)
passport data page (2 copies) [it can be black and white, na only rich people dey do colored copy]
appointment letter
biometrics request letter
Passport submission
passport (original copy)
passport data page (1 copy)
appointment letter
Passport collection
the invoice letter
if you want to collect for others too, kindly go with the consent form that you will download from VFS site as well as the invoice you will receive on the day you submitted your passport.

I am available to give my 2 cents (as a give away to this platform)

I really appreciate everyone that responded in one way or the other. I will try my best to give every little info that will help to make those applications of yours get APPROVED too

Long post alert

Good evening all, so I am here to finally share my application story.

First time applicant that did all (SP, SOWP, VV) by himself with the help of materials/resources gotten from here.

Upfront medicals => 04th Oct, 2023
I used IOM for my upfront medicals. I tried booking an appointment on the site (with available date of 15th Oct, 2023) cos from 15th upward, those are the only dates available. I thank God it did not go through because i had to reach out to them via email and they booked me for 4th of October.

Until I did my upfront medicals, I never took this whole thing serious cos I got admission last year but differed (due to personal reasons).
I created my IRCC account on 10th Oct, 2023.

NOTE: It was after I finished my upfront medicals I got convinced about this new adventure. That was when I started writing my SOP and gathering all the documents. Although, I already got all materials/resources in my notebook (for reference).

I used the old portal (GcKey) cos I know I have a lot of stories to tell and I was sure the new portal won't allow me cos of the file limit.

I finally submitted my application on the 13th of October 2023 (after 3 days sleepless night, just to ensure my SOP is detailed enough).

Before I submitted, I had to make sure I went through all those IMM files like 2 - 3 times and I really thank God i did that, cos I noticed on some of the forms, I did not give full details and co. I had to be double sure I filled all documents before doing the final submission. Thank goodness i went through all the documents again (after uploading, I had to re-upload again) just to be sure I filled everything without leaving anything behind.

After submitting my application, I got a Biometrics request letter. The date available was 30th of October (omo, me that resumption date is 8th January, I wished the date available was earlier).
I finished my Biometrics on the 30th and got PPR on the 31st.

I was really shocked when I woke up to seeing 4 do not reply mails only to see that a decision has been made on the application.

in my mind, i was like [damn it, probably i missed somethings from my application] only to call my wife's attention to it to come double check [abi na my eyes dey see double].

Now, to the documents submitted.

I ensured the document is detailed enough [most especially the field to submitting POF]

Since I am the one to sponsor my wife, this is a page from the document I submitted.

Carefully go through my account statement to see and confirm how ready I am, when it
comes to supporting this special being in my life. You will see a lot of gift from me to this
love of my life (Wifey’s Name).
As proof of my employment and consulting history, find attached: Attached as addendums to
the Letter of Explanation in “Client Information” in the Spouse SOWP field.
1. My letter of employment to company A (page 3)
2. My letter of employment to company B (pages 4 - 7)
3. My letter of employment to Company C (pages 10 - 14)
4. Contract letter with company A (page 15 - 20)
5. Company D salary revision (page 21)
6. Company D payslip (3 months) (pages 22 - 24)
7. My letter of engagement to Company E (pages 25 - 32)
8. My letter of engagement to Company F (pages 33 - 38)
9. Reviewed Company D letter of engagement (page 36)
10. Company D payslip (page 39)
11. Offer of employment with Company G (page 40 - 58)
12. My letter of engagement with Company G as a consultant (page 59 - 88)
13. Company G Payslip (3 months) (page 89 - 91)
14. Company G monthly salary received via Company G Mobile application (page 92 - 94)
15. 3 of the invoices were generated for some fintech I worked with (pages 4 - 7)
I. Company G invoice (page 95)
II. Company A invoice i (page 104)
III. Company A invoice (page 105)
16. Proof of Assets (Contract of sale of land) (pages 96 - 103)
17. Proof of Assets payment invoice (pages 106 -107)
18. Medical assessment information sheet as a prerequisite for an extended stay (more
than six months) in Canada. (page 108 - 109)
19. Cowrywise Investment Letter (before liquidation) (page 110)
20. Cowrywise Stash Statement (pages 111 - 112)
21. MBS (page 113)
22. RiseVest account statement (pages 114 - 116)
23. Payoneer account statement (pages 117 - 118)
24. Payoneer letter of good standing (page 119)
25. Tax payment notification (from some of the invoices created) (pages 120 - 121)
26. e-TAX Dashboard with history (page 122)

I made sure the story was really interesting to the reader [making it look more like i am speaking with the person that is going to review my application.

I am the one that did all the payment [application fee, medicals and co].
My Wife's only has 3million in her account but we provided 6 months MBS for her while me as the sponsor have enough that can take us for 2 years even without talking.

Talking about school fees and cost of living for the 3 of us.

Every of the file i uploaded is well detailed, like some of them are going to like 150 pages [na pictures full am with stories].

I used adobe premium application to compress the file to like 3.9MB and it is not blurry at all. The only ones that almost got blurred where the pictures so, i had to reduce the quality of the pictures again before adding to the document to avoid quality loss.

I submitted my passport on 3rd Nov and I got a do not reply mail for decision envelope on 10th Nov.

I sha collected my passport on 13th Nov.

Kashamadupe.

SP => Wife
SOWP => Husband (myself)
VV => 2 years old baby

hi all, pls do i need to book an appointment for collection of decision envelope?

NOTE: I got a do not reply email stating it is ready but I will like to confirm if i need to book an appointment for it, pls.

Alistervibes:
When did you submit your passport

last week friday.

jakeroberto:
Not Lagos oooh, it could be Abuja and they would still write Lagos.

haaaa, how can one tell?

cos, i actually submitted it at the Lagos office

quadtunji:
Your passport is ready for collection. Please when did you submit

last week friday

The decision envelope for your application, tracking ID No. ################# has been received from the IRCC Office on Fri Nov 10 2023 at the Canada Visa Application Centre, Lagos and is ready for collection.

For details on the location and hours of operation of our VAC, please refer to our website at: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/can/news/passport-collection Please note this is an auto generated e-mail. Please do not reply to this email. In case of courier request, please refer to the 'Buy Services' page of the VAC website for further information on courier services offered by the VAC. This service is optional. Regards, VFS Global
Regards,

VFS Global


Hi all, pls what does this mean?
I got it around 5pm yesterday.

although, i submitted in person

Chivincent:


I just got back now with my stamped passport!!!

Hi, pls what are the docs you had to go with?

I hope the happenings at ABUJA won't affect ours that got there on Monday.

Zane2point4:
What if you upload the IOM results yourself?

not sure i get the question

gideon19:
hi all, pls i look forward to travelling to Toronto town, Ontario around December with my family of 3

Kindly help recommend flight to take (without stress) as we will be going with a toddler.

Hi all, kindly help on this pls.

jakeroberto:
Appointment booking for submission (if you want to do it in person)
Print out of IMM5740
Your International passport.
And the copy of your data page(international passport) you used for your biometrics.

thanks a lot, submitted already.

Carolo5:
Who did u call the embassy or IOM

IOM

Carolo5:
l sent emails and web forms ,l got a email from Nairobi visa Office on 26th of October that the application is delayed due to the high number of study permit applications and permit extensions that l should please be patient they re working upon it

I think complexity of applications can cause some sort of delays as well cos, i got mine within 2 weeks.

infact, don't let me say within 2 weeks cos, immediately i applied, I got a Biometric request for my Spouse, mine was delayed. I sent mail sharp sharp when i noticed the biometric request letter for my own application was yet to drop and it came the next day.

On VFS site, the date available for appointment was on the 30th. I did biometrics on the 30th and got PPR on the 31st.

NOTE: I did upfront medicals. I also noticed the IOM did not send my medicals to IRCC. How did i notice, they sent the result confirmation to my email and thank God i went through all the docs shared and i noticed it is only my own result that was missing. Every mail they sent is with 2 documents and only mine came with one. I use call disturb their life before they finally sent me another confirmation email and I believe with that, they've sent to the embasy as well.

Alwaysachick:
Congrats!

Did you do MBS for your SoA?
Or how did you send your SOA?

.

MBS for me the Sponsor (SOWP as well)
MBS for spouse as well (Primary applicant).

I also got a copy of my bank statement and a took a screenshot of every lump sum.

for Spouse, i explained lump sum of anything above or equals to 1m while for mine.. i explained every trans above 2m.

hi all, pls i look forward to travelling to Toronto town, Ontario around December with my family of 3

Kindly help recommend flight to take (without stress) as we will be going with a toddler.

jakeroberto:
For which of the processes?

passport submission at VFS

jakeroberto:
I got the email to come submit my passport on the 26th.
I printed my appointment letter and went the next day, 27th.
I received the mail, yesterday (30th) at about 3:05pm that I can come for the collection of my decision.

kindly help with a list of items you took along with you.

bliss121:
Pls I would really appreciate any response.Thanks.

not sure having an affidavit will hurt dou....just do it.

to be on a safer side.

gabby18:
You can submit for u and ur family..
Just go with the letter from ircc, ur passports and the biodata page that was given to u during biometrics.. I don't know if u ll need a consent form for this submission..

You can pick up d passports urself once it's ready for collection..usually within 5 to 7 working days..
Note that if u are collecting on behalf of ur wife and kids, u ll need d signed consent form and the kids birth certificate but if they go along with u for collection u wouldn't need all that..

U can also use courier services if u aren't baased I lagos.

As per the third applicant, u can use a different email to book for the submission..

Hope this helps..

thanks a lot for this, i really appreciate.

meshegz:
I submitted my passport in Lagos on a Monday and got it back the same Friday
About 3 weeks ago.

hi meshegz, pls did you submit in person?
if yes..what are the things you had to take along?

did you go there to collect it yourself or via courier?

also, do you know how one can go about scheduling an appointment for 3 passports submission?

gideon19:
Hi all, pls for passport submission to Lagos VFS, the max number of applicants available on their platform is just 2 but I am looking at 3 passports.

How can one go about that, pls?

I will also like to know which is faster.

Submitting in person or via courier services.

kindly help on this, pls.

Hi all, pls for passport submission to Lagos VFS, the max number of applicants available on their platform is just 2 but I am looking at 3 passports.

How can one go about that, pls?

I will also like to know which is faster.

Submitting in person or via courier services.

gideon19:
Hi all, pls for passport submission to Lagos VFS, the number of applicants available is just 2 but I am looking at 3 passports.

How can one go about that, pls?

also, is it a must for the 3 applicants to go there?

pls, i will really appreciate any help on this.

I will also like to know which is faster.

Submitting in person or via courier services.

Hi all, pls for passport submission to Lagos VFS, the number of applicants available is just 2 but I am looking at 3 passports.

How can one go about that, pls?

also, is it a must for the 3 applicants to go there?

Sol4u:
Did you guys apply at once if yes what did you use has home tire

I will share a detailed report on the application shortly.

We used the old portal dou (it really helped cos of the documents we had to submit).

We used her job, business (not doing so well..and we stated it in the SOP that the programme will really boost her business), invoice of 2 plots of land (we did not do any deed of assignment nor survey), it is just invoice of payment.

We took pictures the day we went to see the property...just funny pictures.

Augrere2022:
Congratulations!!!!
When did she do her Biometric?
Funny I submitted the same day too.

we did it yesterday.

what does this mean, pls?
Wife is primary applicant
I applied for SOWP
baby's visitors visa.

we got all updates this evening. I submitted application on the 13th of this month.

all done by myself with information gotten from here.
first time applicant as well.

Bolaadeogun:
Hello I also received similar mail. I received a mail from IRCC that they noticed I used a fake bank statement and if I can’t provide an explanation, I will get a 5 year visa ban. Please what can I do. The bank statement I used was done by my agent and I don’t have the physical money in my account

not sure there is any way you can escape this.

omo, looks like you will need to try again after 5 years or try out other countries.