Canada have a recommended nose mask to use. Those that landed, did they ask you anything about your nose mask? What type of nose mask did you use to cross the border?

shupy:
Landing gist

Friday September 03, I arrived at the airport around 4:30pm for a 10:55 PM flight. My parents insisted that we leave home early especially because it was raining and Lagos traffic is unpredictable. They were right.

The queue was long. I was approached by a British Airways official and he asked if I have the passenger locator form with me. I was not aware of such. Gave him my phone to search for the link. I filled and downloaded the form only to be told I do not meet the UK fully vaccinated requirement. I had to fill the form again.

Note: Those computer centers at the airport will urge you to come and print the form. That's totally unnecessary. You do not need to print. You can present a soft copy from your phone.

Went on to check-in my luggages, both bags weighed 23 point something kg. The lady was nice enough to overlook the very little excess.
I presented the documents below;
Enrollment letter
Passport
Covid 19 negative result
Receipt of Tuition fee
Passenger locator form I submitted to the UK government
I forgot to print study permit approval letter, I had to show the lady a soft copy from my phone.
I was asked to wait somewhere while they await confirmation from their source. After confirmation I was provided my boarding pass. I chilled at the restaurant with my family till I was ready to board.

The 2 Flights were smooth and the in-flight entertainment was top notch, but I couldn't eat the meals provided. I was literally feeling hungry. I wouldn't have shared the cookies I brought from home with the passenger beside me if I had known.

NB: Don't ever depend on in-flight meals o. That's probably the only drawback from the journey.

At Heathrow airport, I couldn't access the internet properly despite my phone being connected to the WiFi. Some apps and website were inaccessible. Spent 7hrs there. I was indecisive on what to eat and when I finally did, my choices were terrible. I kept myself entertained with series I downloaded.

NB: Don't ever buy canned coconut water.

I Departed London and landed in Toronto around 4pm. The entire process at the airport was smooth as I am fully vaccinated. Immigration didn't ask any unnecessary question. It was more like a conversation.

I was picked up by a family at the airport. Currently recovering from all the stress.
Best wishes to everyone.

Please those that did medical with Q-Life Lagos, how long did it take?

Thank you very much for your response. Please how long does it take?

JosephYemsol:

5k, could b less or more depending on your bargaining skills

Thank you very much.

Lianna2020:
5k

Please Gurus, how much is police clearance certificate in Lagos?

Applied May 11
NSE Request May 25
NSE Received May 27
Resumed Classes online September 2
Awaiting OPPR today

Congratulations to you. I am awaiting for my PPR today.

ODUNESKI:
Just got ppr!

Sending this here to encourage someone, wish everyone still waiting the best and good news soon!

Thank God for your safe landing. Canada have a recommended face mask. Abeg, which type of face mask did you use to pass CBSA?

ray007bu:
LONG POST ALERT

LANDING GISTT

Omo, I’ve been inactive here for like a week and I just want to say congratulations to everyone that has gotten PPR and also to those that got delyed, please keep pushing, IT WILL DEFINITELY END IN PRAISE.

Traveled on the 23rd of August with Lufthansa (booked on AirCanada website). Let me just say that I’ll advise those that plan to use AirCanada to use someone already in Canada to help them to book because I made the mistake of booking from Nigeria only for me to receive a mail like a week to my flight that “my payment was not confirmed “ and I should come and make payment in person at any of their service centers (NOTE: AirCanada does not have any service Centre in Nigeria). My aunt was able to help me go to the Toronto Pearson Airport and make payment again and they later refunded my money.

So back to the D-day, i had a connecting flight with Lufthansa to Frankfurt and then from Frankfurt to Toronto which was set for 10:55pm. People are leaving this country ooo, the queue to enter Murtala Mohammed airport was so long and I heard people had even been on the queue for up to 2 hours. Mine didn’t take that long as I got to the airport around 6:30pm and the line had started moving.

Finally entered and had to go and weigh my bag because I knew it was more than the accepted kg (I had 32kg and 17kg). I balanced it sha because I don’t have money for extra luggage and my folks had to take some stuff back home.
When it was time to get boarding pass, they asked for passport, flight ticket and scanned my Covid test. They also gave me that yellow card to fill in my details. It’s advisable to wrap your foodstuff (it’s 1k) for protection.

My family couldn’t follow me past this point and this was when the floodgates opened ooo, me that was forming hard girl hard girl (Thank God for face mask lol)

At Customs, they asked for my boarding pass, passport (which they stamped) and then you’ll have to remove your shoes and any gadgets you have in your hand luggage.

My flight to Frankfurt was short sha because I slept most of it. The food was cold so I just had tea.

When I got to Frankfurt, it got interesting. Their method of searching, check-in and boarding was very organized. There was a woman there that her Covid test had expired and they told her she would have to redo it (very expensive at that airport).

The flight to Toronto was much longer and AirCanada’s movie selection is top notch. I didn’t even know when I had watched 3 full movies but then no WiFi (you have to pay for it)

Once we landed ehn, first thing I did was Thank God because no be me do am, I’m still shocked sef. Canada Border services asked for Enrollment letter, Admission letter, proof of funds (gave them my funding letter) and then Covid test and I was given my study permit. I also registered on Switch health for arrival Covid test so I ddnt have to stay on the long queue and was out of there within minutes, they also gave me hometest kit for Day 8 (I’m not fully vaccinated)

Right now, I’m on Day 9 of my quarantine (Hotel accommodation provided by my school for 14 days) and I’ve been trying to eat their food o but sometimes it’s difficult. My aunt brought food for me so I’m still on Naija diet .

Anyone that arrives Toronto and wants to connect, I’m always happy to.

Thanks for this platform, I really gained a lot from here, we will all rejoice!

Thank God for your safe landing. Canada have a recommended face mask. Abeg, which type of face mask did you use to pass CBSA?

Congratulations to you. God will surely give me my own Original Passport Request today in Jesus name.

Iphielove11:
My PPR has landed!!!!! God did it for me and He will do it for all PPR hopefuls#march10th.

Congratulations to you. God will surely give me my own OPPR today in Jesus name.

Iphielove11:
My PPR has landed!!!!! God did it for me and He will do it for all PPR hopefuls#march10th.

Congratulations to you. Our father in heaven hallowed be thy name. Please God send my PPR to me today in Jesus name.

Dandollarfx:

Pprrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr landed safely on September 1, 2021. All glory to God.
And it came to pass after a long time of 5 months and 7 days. Thanks to the Almighty Helper of the helpless.
I’m a mature candidate of age 40. I applied at age 39. The only 40th birthday gift I asked from God some months ago was PPR and other special gifts.
Programme – Diploma programme in Seneca College
Application submission date: March 25, 2021
Upfront medical done on April 21, 2021
Medical passed on May 19, 2021
Biometrics update reflected on my profile on August 8, 2021 after I have done it since March 27, 2021
GCMS Notes requested on June 18, 2021 and received it on July 29, 2021. Medical passed, criminality passed but Eligibility (Blank) and Info sharing was in progress.
I declined NSE request because of IELTS.
Abeg, help me praise God for this good news.

Congratulations to you. I pray God Almighty to favour me and others waiting for PPR today in Jesus name.

kenbracey:
People of God, please help me thank the Lord God almighty!!!

Congratulations to you. I tap into the anointing of PPR blessing. May God grant me my PPR and others waiting for PPR today in Jesus name.

Fisssssyyy:
PPR ALERT!!!!!!
I was in church this morning and I told God I wanted my PPR today and he did it
I got my bvl since 19th of August and it has been ghost update since then.
I applied on the 29th of April


What God cannot do doesn’t exist
I will be back with details

Congratulations. Go and prosper in Canada in the mighty name of Jesus. Mine OPR alert will be the next testimony in the name of Jesus.

Lindimama:
The Lord has done it ooo!!! PPR Alert!!! What God cannot do indeed does not exist ��������

Congratulations. May Canada favour you in Jesus name. My OPR alert will be the next. May 11 applicant.

LadyMerciee:
PPR ALERT!!!
Good morning everyone!! May 4th applicant here!!!
I’ve been a hopeful applicant and a silent reader on this platform and God gave me my ppr this morning.
Timeline:
May 4th: application submission
May 7th: biometrics done
July 8th: biometrics updated
August 12th: upfront medical done
August 16th: medical updated
August 25th: Correspondence letter received
September 1st: Passport request

Sorry about that. God will favour you next time. Do not be discouraged. Please shear your timeline with us. Was it NSE or normal route? Documents submitted. Thanks,

Esmer:
I got my refusal letter this morning.

They are not sure, I’ll leave Canada after my study based on my personal assets and financial status.

May 6th.

All landed documents I submitted are in my parent’s name

July Applications are still far even though it depends on the application. We saw today August application with OPR decision.
With God all things are possible.

Click this link below
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-status.html
Study permit
This includes:

study permit
study permit extension
work permit for student
Study permits: In Canada (initial and extension)
Last updated: August 24, 2021
We’re currently finalizing most applications we received between

June 6 and 12, 2021 ?

If your application is complex, it may take us longer to process it.

Iffylove:
Congratulations to everyone that has gotten ppr of lately...
Please on ircc website, have they moved to July applications?
I don't know where to click on to check it on their website

Congratulations. My OPR will be the next breaking news. May 11 applicant

techboy:
PPR ALERT!!!!

My sister-in-law just got her OPR this afternoon.
I handled her application from start to finish and I'm super grateful to God and to everyone on this forum that has contributed to the success of her application.
I submitted her application before joining NL and trust me when I say "I learnt a lot".

Document I submitted before joining NL
SOP
Her brother's account statement
Letter of acceptance

Document I submitted via webform after I joined NL

Family picture
MBS
CAC document
Sponsorship letter from brother
Brother's Birth certificate
Brother passport data page
WAEC
One year Diploma certificate
Recommendations letter
Police character certificate

Please don't underestimate the power of webform.

Congratulations. This is one of the fastest so far. Mine OPR will be the next. fluxyn:
Hey hey. I just joined this chat some days. I live in Germany ( got my masters here) and going for fully funded PHd.
August 26: submitted applications
August 30: biometrics appoint and uploaded
August 31: passport request

Ps. My spouse just got her biometrics letter today.

I tap into this blessing of May 11 PPR in Jesus name.

Heaven2020:
It's only fair I post my sister's progress here as I genuinely enjoyed reading about people's passport requests. It gives you so much hope. I can't wait to pick my baby sister from the airport. I wish those awaiting approval courage and speed.

Congratulations. Please, what type of face mask did you use to cross the border?

kunbeeee:
Wawu! A new thread. Congratulations to all those who have received their PPRs, may Canada favour you all. To all those who were delayed, please do not give up, order your GCMS notes (if you have not done so already), address the issues raised and reapply.

Here to give my Landing Gist o.. as e dey hot.

School: Mcmaster University, Hamilton Ontario

Flight Details: Lufthansa, 21st August

Covid test: I did my Pre-departure PCR test with Medicaid in Ibadan on Thursday 19th August, 2021. The results were sent to my mail in the early hours of Saturday, 21st August.

ArriveCAN: After confirming negative PCR test, I downloaded the ArriveCAN app on my mobile phone & answered all the questions asked (flight details, passport information, vaccination status, PCR test results, quarantine plans etc.). After completing the form, I took a screenshot of the ArriveCAN receipt for future reference.
** Because somebody here already advised to register at the Switch Health Website if you will be landing in Toronto, as it makes the pre arrival testing process faster, I also did this. You can register here https://www.switchhealth.ca/en/travel/pearson/ **

Documents: Before heading to the airport, I printed the following documents:
• PCR test result
• Enrolment letter
• Study Permit Approval Letter
• Proof of Tuition payment
• Acceptance letter
• Bank statements
• Rental agreement for where I will be staying during the 14 days quarantine

Check-in /Boarding process: I arrived at MMIA Lagos at about 4pm. I travelled with my boo and we had a total 4 check in bags, 2 cabin luggage as well as our back packs.
Upon entry in the airport, we were directed to the customs officials, who asked us what we have in our bags. Of course this was where we started being billed. LOL!
After this, we went to weigh our luggage. The weight limit for check in luggage was 23kg each. While that of cabin luggage and backpack were 8kg and 4kg respectively. All 4 of our check-in luggage were between 23.5kg and 24.5kg. Cabin luggage and backpacks were way above the limits but the person in charge was gracious enough to give us a pass sha.
** I was kuku expecting the person that will come and tell me to pay 6k for yellow card. So, I can use him or her to catch cruise. Alas, nobody showed up. **
Then we went for document verification. I was asked for my negative PCR test results, Passport as well as my enrolment letter. Because my enrolment letter did not state my date of resumption (September 7), I was asked for my class schedule and then I was cleared for boarding. We sha chilled in the airport till we boarded the flight at about 10pm.

Flight/Stopover: During the stopover in Frankfurt, I went through another document verification process where I tendered my negative PCR test results and my boarding pass.
If you will have a long layover in Frankfurt, you can take advantage of their Hollywood booths where you can watch selected movies for free. I slept wella here!!
Abeg, the flight to Toronto was very very bumpy and the guy seating behind me kept using his legs to push my chair. I almost changed it for the guy o .

Arrival in Canada: I did a self-verification which involved scanning my passport and answering some questions about purpose of visit, vaccination status, expected duration of stay in canada etc. Then a receipt was printed, which I had to use throughout the arrival process.
There were some very strict officers o. Telling people to stand aside and all. One girl was even sent back to the queue because she wasn’t wearing her mask properly. Me I was sha praying o, because I didn’t escape Buhari just to be sent back at POE. When it was my turn, I was asked for the receipt (from the self-verification process), my passport, purpose of visit, school & course name, vaccination status, enrolment letter, Arrivecan receipt, proof of accommodation for quarantine etc. Then I was told to go.
This part was funny, because I had seen the officers giving a paper to some people when they leave and I assumed this was the study permit. So, when the lady said I could go, I was like is that all? (In my mind, “Ogbeni, where is my study permit now?”) But turns out the paper was like a pamphlet for vaccinated people.
After this, I was separated from bae, because he is a PR. Then I was directed to another set of officers who actually issue the study permit. I was asked for my passport & acceptance letter, how much of tuition I have paid, where I will be quarantining etc. and then my study permit was given to me!!!
I went to get my luggage. I actually waited for my luggage for almost an hour. They kept apologizing for the delay through the PA system but luggage no come out. This was quite frustrating sha. After finally receiving my luggage, I went for the arrival PCR test. Guys!! This is where the registration at the switch health website is important o. If you see the long queue, I avoided just because I told them I was already registered. In-fact the whole testing process did not even take up to 10 minutes. So please, register at the website before travelling.

I know my gist is long but you people should manage it like that

Congratulations. Mine is the next.

Legacyedition:



Congratulations.


It has finally ended in praise.

Halleluyah.

Sorry about that. Was it immediately you sent a mail to them this morning they refused your application?

Lekiboboe:

Hi,

So sorry about the outcome of your application.


You would need to order for your GCMS Notes (which would take like 28-35 days to get) so as to see the VO's comment/assessment about your application. Your GCMS note will show detailed reasons why you were refused cos the refusal reasons on the refusal letter sent to you is a GENERIC one. In a nutshell, so as not to re-apply blindly, get your GCMS Note

It's the content in that VO's Comment on your GCMS Notes you gonna address/tackle, then you can comeback here to the forum & show the refusal reasons (Screenshot of the bolded VO's Comment), so gurus & members in house will be able to give result-oriented advice/suggestions

See the steps in ordering your GCMS notes in the link below
https://www.nairaland.com/6567181/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/521#104384796

If you still have challenges ordering for your GCMS NOTES, ask here on the forum, members who were able to order for their GCMS NOTES successfully would be able guide you further.

Get across to Frankrobbn1 for his professional service.

All the best in your reapplication

Thank you Doree for the information. When did you apply? Biometrics? medicals? NSE or Normal? Thanks,

Doree:
Timeline: Long Post Alert!!!

I actually typed some of this in faith on 27th July in anticipation of PPR thank God I get to post it now.

First Time applicant. Virgin passport sef
Got admission for a funded program in Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia for an LLM. The scholarship was just enough to cover my school fees though, so I was still left to provide funds for living expenses.
Admission tips: I actually followed Dr. Linda Iheme's you tube tips on getting scholarship programs. I am glad it worked out on my first trial.

I gathered the necessary documents I needed. My only problem became proving my funds for living expenses. I got a Deed of gift from my dad of about 12k CAD which would technically be the major fund in my account upon the transfer of the cash. That was my fear throughout the entire wait. But what I ensured, courtesy of the free advice being thrown around in this forum, was that I proved hat my husband and I were established in our own way. I submitted my Husband’s travel history, his Cac documents, my salary account, my identification as a Lawyer etc. I just wanted to pass the message that I am not relying entirely on my father, that my husband "who I refused to show his account statement" is still capable of supporting me. I backed all this up with lots of prayers, Rosary and Novenas and a well structured SOP. I am good at writing. Thank you. Did I mention I also wrote my father's letter of support and my husbands spousal consent letter where I wrote from their point of view all geared towards giving a firm foundation to the buildings I erected in my SOP? My only problem became the uploading part. Unfortunately, I am not tech savvy at all, and I can't help it. Luckily, I got the help of someone I contacted from here "Blavkmaan I hail o" who helped with all those compressions and uploading stuff. Not without discarding some of my 'prized' documents o which he deemed as unnecessary. And then, the wait began...

In all, I give all Glory to God who have deemed me worthy to enter an international flight for the first time. See you all in Canada! Much love from here

Docs submitted In addition to those listed up:
Client info:
Admission letter
LLB Certificate
BL certificate
Letter of past introduction from my Lawyer ( it was for this purpose, for obvious reasons)
Sample of my Lawyer's stamp to indicate active practice of Law.
Proof of fund:
My SOA
Funding letter
A fixed deposit certificate from where I spinned the narrative that my father fixed the stated sum in anticipation of my admission. The money was transferred the next day after the collapse of the deposit to my account and i pointed it out on my SOA. I didnt show my dad's SOA though.
Home Ties:
Marriage certificate.
Son's birth certificate
I also indicated my shares in my husband's CAC documents. Nevermind the company is not active o

Thank you all for your active support and advice on this forum. Especially JustMellow, Blavkmaan, Frank robben etc
Finally, i did this entire process myself, from admission to PPR courtesy of this group. We have a treasure here guys, let's make maximum use of it and for those with PPR already, let's keep the thread alive by giving back to what made us.

Oh, for those still waiting, goodluck guys, it will go round. Don't underestimate your emails and webforms. It worked for me cos trust me, I bombarded them this past two weeks though none of it ever got acknowledged.

Please pardon all typos.

Congratulations Doree. Mine is the next, May 11 applicant. What God cannot do does not exist.

Doree:


I booked and I bagged it!

PPR ALERT!!!
WHAT GOD CANNOT DO DOES NOT AND CAN NEVER EXIST!
May 10th Applicant. BVL & PPR 28th August,
Will be back to share my timeline.

Becalina:
If anyone needs medical reservations, mine and my husband’s medicals is reserved for sept 2 but due to some unforeseen circumstances, we won’t be using it. Please send me a DM.

Thank you

Hello Becalina,
I am interested. How can I reach you?

Thanks,

If anyone needs medical reservations, mine and my husband’s medicals is reserved for sept 2 but due to some unforeseen circumstances, we won’t be using it. Please send me a DM.

Thank you

Hello Becalina,
I am interested. How can I reach you?

Thanks,

I think it is possible and normal now with IRCC. I have read in their website some time ago that ''If we approve your study permit application, we will ask you to do medicals" Secondly, they acknowledged that due to Covid-19 and it's protocols, some persons might not be able to do medicals before fall semester begins. Let us pray they approve our applications. Me i believe God that my study permit will be approved because what God cannot do does not exist. With God all things are possible.

Thaiy:


It seems IRCC are changing the game, there have been like 2 applications whose timeline reveal approvals without medical request.

It is in my opinion rare as many of such have not been seen, seeing it is not like their normal way of giving approval, as without medicals decision might not be reached

For those who received PPR today, CONGRATULATIONS! For those of us who are yet to receive, let us be hopeful, it will drop very soon in Jesus name. What God cannot do does not exist.

Godmakesking:
Study permits: In Canada (initial and extension)
Last updated: August 24, 2021
We’re currently finalizing most applications we received between

June 6 and 12, 2021 ?

If your application is complex, it may take us longer to process it.

Study permits: In Canada (initial and extension)
Last updated: August 24, 2021
We’re currently finalizing most applications we received between

June 6 and 12, 2021 ?

If your application is complex, it may take us longer to process it.

Well said. Thank you.

Enjay316:
Congrats to all that has gotten their PPR.We sincerely wish u all the best as u have finally escaped this hell hole.
please u guyz should help share timeline and Documents submitted as this will help new bees know the right documents to submit.its not good to just come and ask other ppl 4 help and information. be of help to.others too by sharing timeline. if others like shuppy,lekkiboboe ,lianna nd hundreds of successful applicants leave the group without sharing docs nd timeline, a lot of us will not knw the information we knw today.The least u can do is share ur timeline and documents. I hope one day, I will be able to share my testimony too in this group in The mighty name of Jesus.
thank u all