Wow the prophet himself! Congratulations!!! I’m here jumping for you. Your doggedness is top notch. I key into this testimony too

OtunbaTee:
What God cant do doesn't exist..

1st application August 4th refused October 2nd

2nd application I did myself with Gods help on October 8th and approved today January 8th..

Thank you Jesus...I was so worried and God did it...

Wow congrats bro. PPR don dey drop for October babies.

davo99:
Guyyysssss!!!
First of all. I need to say: WHAT GOD CAN NOT DO DOES NOT EXIST!!!

'Cos omo, the story long, from getting admission on October to today, omo.. been a lot of miracles.
I'd definitely give a break down once I sort things out.

Meanwhile, please anyone with the link on the best way to send passport to ABJ.
Thanks a lot in advance.

My sister IRCC is so unpredictable. That’s why our application would never be the same. Na to just dey pray for the best. It will end in praises!

awys:

I thought IRCC said the application will be on hold until the requested documents are received yet they started the eligibility review in between the IRCC ways are unpredictable nah to just dey sit down look them perform their wonders anyways different strokes for different folks nah em be their matter
It will end in praise for us all!!!

Yes mine started in between the waiting period.

Uriel12:


No, my eligibility review has not started.
Did yours start before the waiting period elapsed?

No, I think you are wrong. What is written on the flier states that “We try to process most NSE application within 20 calendar days. However some applications may take longer”. It’s calendar days not working days. But if you read that statement very well you will understand that they are not obligated to conclude the application within 20days based on that second statement. Everyone can only pray for a fast processing time for their application.
It will end in praises!

Chukwubuikexo:
They stipulated 20 working days processing time. Exercise patience

That is what I also have on my status too and another person on this thread also confirmed the same thing. I don’t want to believe our application is still on hold because the document section states “replacement overdue”. Moreover my own eligibility review started & medical was updated to pass during the 30days when the action required was still there so I want to believe they must have resumed. Has your eligibility review started too?

Uriel12:
Good morning NL...
I have been waiting for my application status o revert back to submitted, seeing that the deadline has passed since 27th of December, yet it still has the [/b] “Your action is required” [b]

[/b]Am I the only one experiencing this?[b]

[/b]Please what can be done?[b]

Cause it's literally still on hold even after the deadline has passed.
Time is of the essence

Congratulations. Go and prosper!
At last we’ve started seeing Alberta folks. I think say na only Ontario and Newfoundland people dey here . Alberta expect me soon!

Ayobami2001:
Hi guys

Arrived Edmonton, Alberta yesterday. It was majorly hassle-free the entire journey. Now in quarantine.

LAGOS AIRPORT

Checked in online 24 hours to my flight on the 1st of Jan. Apparently, economy class for KLM only allows one check-in luggage plus hand luggage and an accessory. Paid 42k for another check-in luggage. I had my 24 hours old covid test result with me, that seemed to be the most important thing. They didn’t check any other thing for me, not even admission letter. Like I was flowing through immigration check points showing just the covid lab test result, passport and one negative covid declaration other form I filled that’s required by Netherlands for transit flyers. Took off for the 6 hour flight to Amsterdam. Apart from occasional turbulence, it was smooth.

SCHIPHOL AIRPORT

Landed in Amsterdam for a 6 hour layover. Here, after normal stop and brief search, they just asked for admission letter, passport and boarding pass. Boarded for the 9 hour flight to Calgary.

CALGARY AIRPORT

Landed here and went through same immigration hassle. You fill a deceleration questionnaire on one touch screen machine to state purpose of visit and mention if you flying with animal agric products and all. I flew with stock fish, crayfish and all and I clicked YES to say I was flying with animal and plant products. The immigration officer asked what I was flying with, mentioned it to him and he said those ones are ok, that I should have clicked NO. He also asked for LOI, ArriveCAN receipt on my phone and admission letter. It’s better one declare and you are corrected and not declare and you are held down. Thanked him for the insight and was directed to another border officer to get my study permit. Took about 10 minutes to get the study permit after showing them just my admission letter and LOI. I proceeded to board for the 25 minutes flight to Edmonton.

EDMONTON AIRPORT

Just showed my passport here and that was all. Got my luggage and was out of the airport. My check-in luggages and hand luggage were open or searched. They were the same way from Lagos to Edmonton. But my bag crossed over my arm was opened and searched in Amsterdam and Calgary.

Note:

Please ask question when in doubt. While walking through a transit airport and the airport in Canada, you can sometimes miss your way and ultimately miss your flight cos time is of the essence. They are friendly and you will be directed. Please remember to have your face mask on at all times, except when eating, you can be fined for negligence.

All through my journey, I only had to present LOI, ArriveCAN, passport and admission letter, that’s all. I wasn’t even asked for proof of funds or enrollment letter. This will not be the case for everyone as diff airports have diff checks.

For visa hopefuls, keep the faith in God. Yours is loading. Take care!

“Real Edo girl” that part got me . Congratulations. I would like to send you a pm

Honney85 post= 97678375:
LANDING GIST!

I greet u all in the name of Visas and student permit

So as life don do me strong thing for naija(lost every thing I had) I come decide dec 21 2019 when my immediate elder brother de go London say e be like I need to ja o.

My brother used an agent and I met the guy at the airport that day. We exchanged contact and the rest was history.
So, feb 2020, I contacted him and we started my processing. He did everything but along the line, when I was itching to know details, I was told I can get info on Nairaland which was how I came here.

Fast forward to 20th of November, the ups dispatch rider called that he was at my gate to deliver my passport and that was how preparations started o

With all the informations I gathered here and outside I book Qatar airline for the 24th of Dec. I got to the airport early around 11am but had to wait for my FAAN friend to take me and my brother in cos me no get shi shi to give any airport officials. He came late and we finally entered the airport around 2pm. Normal as I don late the queue don long reach jericho. I sha secured a spot(naija way) and went ahead to weigh my luggage. Ghen ghen! Luggage excess like say na exile I de go. Na so we start to see what and what I can remove o but at the end of the day, I figured I needed everything so I decided to pay for the extra 23kg which was N106k. It was a process to pay and by the time I was done, they were already saying boarding will start in the next hour. Well, I paid, went inline again and it finally got to my turn and the officials had to do the normal confirmation. So, instead of waiting I come go change naira to 500 dollars cos I didn’t carry anything before but i figured i might need cash when I land even though I had paid for everything for my quarantine. I got back and the official passed me, I went ahead to get my boarding pass... dude was just shouting up and down because i carried back pack and another hand luggage which was more than 9kg. Naim i tell d guy say, so after i paid 106k for extra luggage u still want me to tip u? Nahhhh e no go happen and if I miss my flight, e go know say I be real edo girl. He sha started laughing from no where and said ok anything na, naim i tip the guy 1k then told him to give me window seat which he did. Na so we start to run to immigrations to clear us before we go board o. Got there, dropped my filled yellow card and they only asked me for the arrive can app and I was cleared. I was among the last 10 – 20 pple that entered the plane cos the luggage matter took my whole time #phew

I got in, plane was so niceeeeee , settled down and in like 30 minutes we were up in the sky
Plane was nice nice, food de roll even though na cold bland rubbish, I chop am like dat de visit toilet to offload and get ready for another upload. Few hours into the flight I noticed pple were holding their phones, I asked and was told there was WiFi and I was like Ogbara Jesus!!!! I quickly brought out my phone and that was how I connected o and was chatting with my family(Omg! It was so nice). I saw a movie and later slept. 10hrs later we were in doha and as we were coming down we were boarding the next flight to montreal. So, in all we spent about an hour in doha and off we go again. Plane was nice nice and it was same thing with the chopping, shitting, wifi, movies, sleeping. Even though this was the longest flight of my life, I didn’t feel it much cos of the services on the plane. Na my family just de shout say u never reach? I was chilling and enjoying myself.

We finally got to montreal(beautiful airport) and we went straight to declaration and from there to the CBSA stand where I was asked what I came for, my LOA and arrive can app. The officer then asked me to refill my info on the app cos I wasn’t exempted. Apparently, I made a mistake while filling it before. Anyways, I refilled and refilled until he took me to another officer, explained to her and was told I need to fill the form manually. I did and was directed to immigrations where I was asked only for my passport, why i was in canada, LOA and LOE. She then asked how much I am carrying and i told her 500 dollars and my atm cards(Kobo no de the cards o.... na mind I cross take handle this part like this o plus God was just on my side). I gave her the letters asked for and in few seconds, she got up, printed, stamped my student permit and welcomed me to Canada.

Oh my connecting flight to calgary was cancelled. I got to know this when I went to pay for my extra luggage in naija. I was angry but mehnnn na make I just comot I de reason cos I know when I get into canada I will sort myself. So when I got in, I went to the air canada stand to confirm my flight which was the next morning cos I no trust naija. Well, it was confirmed and the official were so angry on my behalf that Qatar should provide me with where to stay for the night atleast. For my mind make una no worry oooo I don enter be say I don enter. I told them I will go to Qatar to ask but Omo! Before I waka the airport finish 10pm don nack na so I come back to air canada stand area, saw 2 pple chilling and I just jeje took myself there, arrange and lie down, chatting and video calling my family. I was able to stay the night like that till the next morning and at about 5am I went to check in for my flight which was for 7am. We started boarding at about 15mins to 7. This time, I was among the first 5 pple to enter the plane this was where it dawned on me that I was in another land cos I was the only black person on that plane. I said wow for like 2 min straight cos it really hit me o. Anyways, plane jet off and I just slept cos I was tired as Bleep! I woke up a little bit relaxed, watched a movie that didn’t finish and after 5hrs we were in calgary! At about 10:15am on the 26th of Dec. Omg! It was so white and beautiful. I got out, got my kaya, called my school cab and in like 1min the cab guy was in front. The cold was much o but because of all the gist I don hear, I was well dressed o. Na ogbonge jacket i wear so I no feel the cold much. The car was heated so it was a smooth ride. The Indian rider was nice and was gisting me all through the ride. We got to my school residence and in no time I was in my room. Nice place but the food na wa eeee. No pepper but as God will have it, a nice guy from my school whatsapp group helped me got some few stuff so I cook better pepper jollof wey I de use de balance my taste buds. The residence wan use their kinda food kill person sha. Although, apart from the food, I’m good good. I got in, settled and paid my tuition few days ago cos I only paid tuition deposit of 1750 Canadian dollars but I’ve paid my term tuition now and waiting for school to resume Jan 11th.

P.S cagary is beautiful and i can’t wait to explore!

Thank u all and may God grant every hopeful visas and student permit soon IJN #WeMuevee

Frat I sent you a pm, please respond. Thank you

fratermathy:


It's nice that your school has winter intake. You're going for a PhD in English, right?

Which website did you order your gcms from?

sleekcheek:
I just got a mail that my gcms notes were delayed for another 90days by IRCC. Requested for it since dec 1st, IRCC sha. Is there any reason why they delay notes?

Woli OtunbaTee I tap into that prophecy too

OtunbaTee:
ON MONDAY YOU'LL GET YOUR PPR... IT WILL END IN PRAISE.

Wow congratulations!!! See better new year gift
August applicant right?

Summe:


Alhamdulillah! My PPR is here guys!

If you have a masters degree and you are currently working why not consider Express Entry then. With your NYSC one year working experience I think you just need 2 years working experience and good iELTS score to meet the cut-off. Just my advice. I’m sure the gurus here will give their advice on your intended program that does not match your previous study but I don’t think it looks good.

AbionaT:
Hello my nairaland family, I've been a silent reader for awhile and I've seen the wonder of God in our midst. Pls I need your help on writing SOP.
I was given admission from NBCC for fall 2021, I want to do a diploma course but I'm a master degree holder and working presently with government.

I want to use the diploma certificate for something else aside my job in the nearest future by the grace of God.

Bsc: Bus Admin
Masters: Bus Admin
But the admission is a science course.

Thank you for your help in advance

Definitely bro! I am confident about that too.

deommanuel:


Thanks for your response bro.

I am positive everything will be concluded in a short while.

IT WILL END IN PRAISES

Congratulations!!! See as Lagos VFS do well. I think a lot of people got their PPR at the same time and most sent their PP over there, probably too much PP to process (still not an excuse for them anyway). Once again congratulations to your daughter!

YinksXO:
Long post alert!

This process was for my 15 year old daughter to go for a High school program in Nova Scotia, process is very similar to a college application so I relied on information received from nairaland.

Special thank you to everyone that takes time out to respond to enquiries, God bless you and may everyone looking for a favourable response, get it shortly.

Happy new year, folks!

Yes, my eligibility review started 8 days after I got the NSE request letter and I didn’t submit any of the document.

deommanuel:


Hello Bro
Did your Eligibility Review start before the 1 month NSE period expired?

It’s no longer active. There is a “Replacement overdue” showing there.
I just want to be able to keep tabs on ghost update since my eligibility review started for almost a month now and it’s hard doing that with “your action is required”

OtunbaTee:
check that part where ure required to upload the documents if the date and upload button still active...

Please is there anyone who got NSE but didn’t submit the document within the stipulated time? 3days after the NSE deadline, my current status is still showing “your action is required” and I was thinking the current status would return to “submitted/uploaded”. I want to know if I’m all alone in this

Whether today, tomorrow or next tomorrow oo make the good news just drop

Uzomachukwu:


Tomorrow is public holiday for IRCC offices world over. Since 26th fell on a Saturday, they moved their own boxing day to 28. So if there's to be any good news, it could be from Tuesday, I think.

Bros it’s too late. Just defer your admission and apply for your SP as soon as possible so you can have enough time.

princejunaid:
January 11 precisely

That’s the spirit! Glad to hear this from you. Whether they like it or not we go enter there

Legacyedition:
My people . How una dey?.


I done dey alright now.

Thank God refusal no carry us enter depression.

Make we continue this Canada journey now.

I have replied your mail. Do get back to me

Joto97:
Hi
Thanks for the immediate reponse @iampaulsmith
I am new here so still trying to get used to operating this platform.
My question was about the UCID Number in the university of Calgary and I got a response that it would on my student portal on the site.
I have signed in and it says I don’t have a UCID Number.
Pls iampaulsmith I need more guidance on this as time isn’t on my side.Sent you a follow request.Will be waiting for your response or any other person who can help as soon as possible.Thank you so much

Nawa oo. People are now getting NSE within two weeks! IRCC kilo n happening? Let's have a rain of ppr na

Ckechi:


I submitted on the 11th of December and I got my NSE today...so I guess it differs

The UCID is a unique number given to each applicant the moment you registered. It will be on the home page of your student portal. Feel free to send me a mail if you still have any question.

Joto97:
Hello everyone
I’ve being trying to applying for a masters program in the university of Calgary
Succeeded in opening a portal but now they’re asking for my UCID number which I don’t have and literally don’t know anything about.
Checked out their FAQ and QNA section but there was nothing helpful to me there.
Sent them a mail asking a more enlightenment on how to go about the purchase of it but still no response and time is going..
Pls I need help on this.

Amen oo. That’s good news for you. PPR lo sure ju bayii! You didn’t submit the NSE document or did you?

Legacyedition:




There should be rain of ppr tomorrow and Wednesday cos of January intakes. Got ghost update on Sunday, today Monday, they started eligibility.


Those eligibility under review earlier this month should get responds tomorrow/Wednesday.


It will end in praise.....

Amen. Congrats man, go and prosper!

olasubomy:
The EAGLE has landed. I got my stamped passport delivered to me by DHL this morning.

I wish every one waiting a posiive decision soon.

I tell you ehn we just dey wait, no update yet. I sha know the next wave of PPR will definitely see all of us smiling.

awys:
It seems all October applicants from October 4th that they started their eligibility reviews from December 1st never get updates e get as e be ooo make IRCC drop good news na wetin dey sup.God help us ooo.This week we supposed hear good news abi Dem Don go on holidays ni??

Amen. This is the thread where testimonies will abound.

shakol91:
Hallelujah! a new thread has been created.. I pray this new thread will record more success stories than previous threads... I wish every anticipating applicants here success as I also wish myself success in my Germany waka.

Congrats fam! At last no more paper applicant question

Sirromey:
My visa has been approved after 9 gruelling months. We give Yahweh praise �

I tell you ehn, Vfs wahala is better than having to wait for a response from Nairobi and refreshing gckey morning and night. Omooo x10000 I go too dance when the thing drop

Uzomachukwu:
Sometimes I just sit and try to imagine what the feeling will be like when I FINALLY get this much awaited PPR. That day will see the end of all my study permit worries, all this refreshing of emails and stressful burning of energy on GCKey. It will be like a rebirth to me.

Vfs wahala no be issue at all! We go sail through that hurdle as well.

Aaaah! If only Nairobi go just close eyes show person better love this afternoon, how gladly will I dance! More than uncle David in the Bible sef.

My advice is that you go to the Abuja office and renew your passport there. Normally you can only renew your passport when it has less than 6 months validity at any immigration office. However, you can also extend it no matter irrespective of the expiry date but that can only be done at the Abuja office. I was in a similar situation and I even renewed my passport that was meant to expire in Oct 2022 just this last September. But you will be required to write a letter and explain why you are requesting for a new passport with a valid passport not less than 6 months. I had to attach my Letter of acceptance from my institution and stated that the passport would not cover the duration of my study in Canada.

It will end in praise.

maestro09:
Good day everyone,

I am planning on applying for a study permit next year for a program that starts in September.

My International Passport expires December next year.

My question is if I go ahead to use this passport, will it be an issue when I apply for Visa?

October applicant are here o...my father my father we are ready for the good news

OtunbaTee:


Oh great, 3rd n 4th are getting replies

My school told me it should be from the same account but it should be a recent SOA i.e it should be printed again to show the funds till the most recent week, say two weeks before your flight.
However, let’s wait for advice from those that just travelled.

brovaSketch:
Thank God for you.

Pls quickly, the SOA u are advising one should print, could it be the same you used while applying or a new one entirely?

Thank God for a smooth landing. My favourite part “it has ended in praise” . All the best going forward. The land is yours to take!!!

rebecausoro:
Complete landing gist

I flew from Uyo to Lagos on Tuesday evening and I stayed with a family friend for the night. I arrived the airport around 10am for a flight of 1.40pm. I thought I was early until I saw the queue. Quick tip: even if your flight is for 6pm, get to the airport around 12pm and stay there till they are ready for you .

Exams start on Monday. Canada is beautiful and nice. I love the place. Good luck to all who are applying or will soon come.

It has ended in praises.