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Hello! House.
Good evening everyone.
Pls, what is the current PPR transmission fee?
Are there other payments outside the passport request transmission fee?
Thanks

Mine was done since 13 April, and it is yet to be updated.

chuksinfotech:
Good Evening Everyone,

Please how long does it take to for an Upfront Medical Examination to be updated.

My previous upfront medical exams expired in February and i repeated it on the 25th of April and submitted via email same day and also submitted via webform the next day.

Although i got confirmation of submission by IRCC on Thursday 28 April.

So how long before it would reflect on my portal?

Thanks, so much. This really helps.

Halyshia:
the status will change when they get you medicals, IOM will send the result to the embassy, u will be given e-medical slip after your medical exam, upload it to IRCC via webform.. I hope I am able to help

Good morning, all.
Application submitted via old portal.
Biometric requested, and booked appointment.
Medical - showing 'Not Required'.
Should this not be a concern to me?

However, I have gone ahead to do medical with IOM.
How will the results be communicated to them?
Any advice...please?

Good morning, house.
What is the next step to do biometric, after receiving the BIL?
I have just received mine this morning.
Is there a link or phone number to book an appointment?
Thanks

I completed filling the forms online on GCKEY, remaining to pay money and transmit.
Woke this morning to see service/maintenance of platform that lasted till 10:30am.
Tried to log in again, it won't get me to my forms again.
Abeg, who has experienced this glitch?

Thanks so much.

Ketima:
Hello,

24 hours after payment/submitting your application, you will get Biometrics instruction letter BIL telling you to proceed to book for Biometrics.

But in applications I have done recently using both the GCKey and new portal, I noticed that BIL came just few hours after submission.

I need some clarifications:
Can someone book for Biometrics before submitting or immediately submitting application before IRCC sends notification?

Good day, house.
I saw on this platform comment on IRCC accepting pay in naira during application submission. I attempted it with my naira Mastercard and did not work.
Pls, I need guidance.

Congratulations!
Pls which part of the form did you submit your credentials? I tried in Client Information but was unsuccessful.

MrCodeKnight:
PPR Alert! (11 days)

I applied on behalf of my wife for Study Permit and SOWP for myself. Although, we will be travelling with our child, we didn't apply for her since she's a US citizen (we plan to do it at POE). However, we made it clear that she will accompany my wife, hence, the need for me to also go with them.

Upfront Medical at Qlife: March 3, 2022

Timeline (it's the same for both of us, PPR was like 10 minutes apart, wife's PPR came first)
Application Submission: March 24, 2022
Biometrics Collection Letter: March 25, 2022
Medical Passed: March 29, 2022
Biometrics Done at VFS: March 30, 2022
Biometrics Uploaded: March 30, 2022
Correspondence Letter: April 4, 2022
Original Passport Request: April 4, 2022

I said 11 days because I submitted the evening of the 24th, thus, I started counting from the 25th.


Full Details

First time applicant, we have never applied for any Canadian visa prior to this application. But good travel history.

Portal: Old Portal (GCKey)
Program: MBA, 16 months program - September 2022
Tuition: About CAD 90k

Wife's Documents

Under Additional document:
SOP (7 pages)
Marriage Cert. (Notarized)
Daughter’s Birth Cert.
LOA
Scholarship letter (CAD 25k)
Undergrad Degree
ICAN Membership Cert.
Letter of reference/Introduction from previous employers, which includes salary she earned before she resigned (this is to proof how she was able to save up for tuition)
COI & CAC 1.1 of her company
My CAC documents (3 companies)
Our Landed properties (both our names are on the documents)
Pictures of ongoing construction on one of our new business venture
IETS
Police Clearance

POF
Letter from bank that handles her mutual funds, which included the statement of account, about N20M.
Sponsorship letter from me, about 7M in savings account which would cover the first year, then how I planned to support her in the second year with my FUTURE earnings.
MBS statement for my savings
Wife's MBS statement for current account, low balance, about 500k
Tuition Deposit Receipt (CAD 5k)
Wife's MBS statements for her business accounts (2 accounts)
Pension statement
Proof of my investment in my startup business, which shows the valuation
Repeated the landed property documents we used in additional documents here again
MBS from one of my companies (to show business activities)
30 pages Statement of account from another financial provider to show more business activities (MBS wasn't available)

Travel Document
Copies of all stamped pages, Visas and data pages of current & expired passports (2)

Upfront Medical
Upfront Medical Reference


Husband's(my) Documents

Purpose of Travel document:
SOP (7 pages)
Marriage Cert. (Notarized)
Daughter’s Birth Cert.
LOA
Scholarship letter (CAD 25k)
Undergrad Degree
Master’s Degree
Transcript for Masters
Last paid employment job offer
COI & CAC 7 documents (4 companies)
Landed documents (receipts, Letter of land allocations, Deed of assignment)
Proof of my investment in my startup business, which shows the valuation
Copies of some contracts (didn't show naira value), just the first, second and signature pages
Parents CAC document to show ties
Police Certificate

POF
Same as wife's

Travel Document
Copies of all stamped pages, Visas and data pages of current & expired passports (5)

Upfront Medical
Upfront Medical Reference

One critical thing I would like to mention is that the cash available was only sufficient for the first year, hence I had to explain how I plan to pay for the second year being a co-sponsor.


Thanks to all contributing members of the platform as the information shared was extremely helpful.

For everyone waiting, it will end in praise!!!!!

Pls house, a brother needs help.
What format of PDF reader can one install to be able to download forms from application portal - GCKEY?
I have tried various Adobe PDF Readers, but unsuccessful.

Kindly help.
Thanks

Pls inbox me: jacklens336@gmail.com.
I have a message for you. Thanks

Folaf:
Long post Alert⚠️
PPR Timeline – 1st time Applicant (No Agent, No Travel History, GCKEY)
University of Windsor (Materials Chemistry and Engineering; 2years (16 months) May 2022)

Jan 11th Submission
Jan 13th Biometrics Completed
Feb 3rd Upfront Medical
Feb 23th Medical updated
Mar 16th Eligibility Review
Mar 25th PPR
Mar 26th Passport sent to VFS, Abuja through DHL
Mar 31st Passport picked by DHL from VFS, Abuja
April 1st Letter of Introduction dropped on CIC portal and Stamped Passport Received (PPR date to Study end date + additional 3 months)

N.B - Stamped passport was returned with all the documents I submitted with it.

Sponsor: Husband but all the money was in my account; used as family account but it's my husband that sends money to it most times (Husband Acct Closing balance was 2M+)

Documents Submitted: I created Table of Content and page numbers for each sections (Not Clickable)
Proof of Means of Financial Support
1. Tuition Deposit Receipts of $4,000 CAD (paid twice $3990.66 and $20; exchange rate effect, so 2 receipts submitted)
2. MyBank Statement Certificate (Savings Account); Closing balance of ₦18M (Approximately $55K CAD)
3. MyBank Statement Certificate (Salary Account); Closing balance of ₦1M (Approximately $3K CAD)
4. Cooperative Savings Letter as proof of my savings
5. Reference Letter from my Previous Employer
6. My Current Employment Letter
7. My Confirmation Letter
8. My Promotion Letter
9. My Work ID Card
10. My Pay Slips (6 months)
11. My Retirement Savings Account with a closing Balance of ------NGN as of January 2022
12. Spouse’s Affidavit of Sponsorship
13. Spouse’s Letter of Sponsorship
14. Spouse’s MyBank Statement Certificate
15. Spouse’s Pay Slips (6 months)
16. Spouse’s Retirement Savings Account with a closing Balance of ------ NGN as of December 2021
17. Spouse’s Work ID Card
18. Spouse’s Employment Letter
19. Spouse’s Promotion Letters
20. 1 Property Valuation Report and Land Survey Plan documents in spouse's name (Valued at 41M; Approximately $125,000 CAD)
21. Spouse’s Money Appreciation and Children Educational Policy Insurance Plans
Client Information
1. Letter of Explanation
2. My Curriculum Vitae
3. West African Examinations Council
4. Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry Certificate
5. Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry Transcript
6. Master of Business Administration (Executive) Statement of Results
7. Undergraduate Scholarship
8. Institute of Public Analyst of Nigeria (IPAN) Membership Certificate
9. Institute of Public Analyst of Nigeria (IPAN) 2021 MCPD Workshop Certificate
10. PECB Certified ISO 17025/IEC Lead Assessor Certificate
11. Police Character Certificate
12. My Birth Certificate
13. Declaration of Names
14. Marriage Certificate
15. Change of Name News Paper Publication
16. My National Identity Slip (NIN Slip)
17. National Youth Service Corps Certificate
18. Volunteering – Community Letter of Commendation
19. Volunteering – National Youth Service Letter of Commendation
20. Volunteering – Millenium Development Goal Advocacy Program
21. Spouse’s International Passport Bio-data page
22. Children's International Passport Bio-data pages
23. Spouse’s Birth Certificate
24. Children's Birth Certificates
25. Parent’s National Identity Slips
26. Siblings IDs (1 is a PR holder)
27. My Mother’s Affidavit of support for Children’s Care

Facts about my SOP (7 pages)
• I called it Letter of Explanation (That is what I saw on the IRCC portal).
• It was written by me within 3 weeks, with the help of the Almighty God. Contributions were made by my husband, 2 student already in Canada, I also got a contact from Nairaland, already in canada whom I sent it to for review and he shared an SOP (an extract) with me. I added somethings from the extract to my SOP.
• I used this format: Introduction, Academic background and Work Experience (BSc. Biochemistry; completed 2008, MBA; completed November, 2021 and 10years work experience), Why I decided to study the course, Career aspiration and Volunteering experience (I added my volunteer experience because I read that it is appreciated), why school of choice, Why Canada, Proof of Means of Financial support (I created 2 tables, one showed expense and the second table showed amount available; Rella; OJC group also affirm this format when I shared with her). I had 2 lump sums: 7.5M from my co-operative savings which was transferred to my account on 04.01.2022 and my husband transferred 5M to me; a day before I submitted my application (I contacted @TheGabby; OJC group who advised that my husband should transfer it and not leave it in his account)
• Home ties: Family ties and Economic ties - My husband and Children, my professional membership and responsibility, aged parent (my mum will take care of the children to enable me focus on my studies and not be distracted), prospect of the course I’m going for and increased earning power when I return, Impact on Africa Continental free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Stages of Anxiety
• Medical Update: Feb 3rd IOM, but was not updated until Feb 23rd. This took long compared to the timelines I’ve being seeing (I did not receive mail from IOM after medical, so I contacted them and they sent my result and informed me that it has been forwarded to IRCC).
N.B: NO Webform was sent until it was updated.
• Passport sent to Abuja: When my passport was delivered by DHL to VFS for stamping on the 28th March, 2022, there was no acknowledgement email, I had to mail them before they sent my tracking number (4 mails was then received within few minutes intervals). Whenever I track it on the VFS site, the same message (application is under process at the IRCC office) is what was displayed for 4days. On the 4th day (31st March, 2022), I sent a mail to VFS Abuja to let me know the true status of the passport sent to them for stamping. Few minutes later, I received a mail from them stating that decision envelope has been dispatched (different message from what is shown when I track it on VFS Portal). About 3 hours later, I received 2 emails that the decision envelope has been received from VFS, Abuja at CVAC, Abuja and has been collected from CVAC, Abuja. (I checked my IRCC portal and Counterfoil just updated; No email received from CIC)
• Passport picked by DHL from VFS Abuja on the same day; 31st March, 2022

How I coped with the anxiety
• I prayed to God (I’m a Christian)
• I surf nairaland for any info, a lot of screenshots to read over and over again
• OJC group chats

Note: I decided to do it myself because of the experience I had with a college admission gotten through a popular person/company on Instagram offering a free admission processing (but high exchange rate for application fee). When I got access to the application, he used an unknown person as my next of kin and included unknown number as my next of kin contact. I changed it on the portal and when I complained, he said it doesn’t matter. I was shocked and right there, I made up my mind to secure another admission (University) and apply for the student visa myself which I did with the help of the Almighty God.

It has indeed ended in praises.

To all PPR hopefuls, I wish you all the best and to those keeping all the do-it-yourself platform active, thank you so much.

Pls let's meet and greet.
University of Regina -fall 2022.
Email me pls: jacklens336@gmail.com

Popson09:
I’m also going to university of Regina, fall 2022 intake

I am here...ooo; but September intake.
Pls mail me: jacklens336@gmail.com
Thanks.

Danikcm:
Any university of regina student for May here?
Also please is it safe to book flight with wakanow?
If anyone knows can they advise me... thank you.

Congrats!

Kindly send me the link to the new portal

PrinceAdeAde:
PPR Alert

- Submission: New Portal S400003***
- Program : 1 year PGC starting 5th May 2022
- Keynotes:
1st Time Applicant
Paid full tutition before permit application
I am sponsor for applicant(my wife) and provided my MBS, employer letter of introduction which also stated a request to support of wifey application
My payslip of 4 month as evidence of source of funds in account
My annual review letter stating my benefit and gross income as further evidence of source of funds in account
1 year MBS
Pension Statement
Signed letter of sponsorship stating how my funds and inflow is not impacted by the studies.Also stated why I supported her plans
Land document with stated valuation(home ties). Other home ties was her siblings, her online business and our family(me & kids)
Explation of lump sums with evidence of sources
My wife provided her payslips, 1 year MBS as well with Pension statement, SOP etc. She declared her 1st US visa denial and other travel history which included further US travel after 1st denial
Wifey also provide letter of employment as well as letter of recommendation from employer supporting her study plans
Ordered GMS Notes 12th Feb and arrived 15th Mar. It showed Eligibility pass hence was at rest at that point
Sent to MP 12th Feb. MP office requested a consent form completion and that they would check but never got back. GCMS notes though showed that they did reach out immediately to IRCC
Sent 1st email last week Monday to London and Nairobi. London responded to get info from Nairobi while Nairobi gave the standard response

- Timeline
Application Submission: November 25, 2021
Biometrics: 6th Dec 2021
Medical Request: 17th Feb 2022
Medical test at Qlife: 25th Feb 2022
Medical Passed: 7th March 2022
Biometric Validity Letter(BVL): 29th March 2022
Original Passport Request: 30th March 2022

Thanks to all contributing members of the platform as the information shared was extremely helpful in putting together this successful application

Key learnings here for me was lump sum clarification in SOP,clear and strong hometies, payment of fees in full where possible as ultimate proof of funds and clear progression towards current study plan

Pray we would all get our good news including those that have been delayee

Good morning, Everyone.
Please i am still requesting for link to new portal.
Someone should kindly help.
Thanks

Thanks.

geotherm:
Use ilovepdf.com to compress it

Thanks.

Afolavid:
You can use pdf2go. But check the documents and ensure they are clear and readable after compression.

House, pls how do we manage big compressed document on the new portal?
Sponsor documents alone is 4mb.

Good evening, House.
Congrats to all the PPR recipients.
I need urgent help:

1. The link to the new portal.
2. Is the LOE addressed to V.O, and signed?

Thanks.
But I wanted to use the MBS as proof of funds.
I just need to know who has used it thro Zenith bank and if the person has access to see what was sent.

kennyjoy:
You don’t have to be fussed, Just scan the MBS ticket that was given to you and upload it along side with your POF documents….IRCC will access it on MybankPortal…..

Hello! House.
Zenith bank and First Bank sends MBS straight to embassy on request, and copy you a pin or so.
How does one capture this on the IRCC Study permit application?
Is it the pin/code you fill?
How come one don't get to see what they sent?
Assuming there is error in sent My bank statement?
How does one get the IRCC to know it belongs to a certain applicant?
This has got me worried.....oooo
Pls, who has been thro this route......kindly help!

Thanks, ShowYoung.
The question still needs clarification: who sends the medical to RICC for the already submitted study permit application? Is it the form that I will submit? How about the results?

ShowYoung:
1. IOM will provide you upfront medical form. It's stated on their website.

2. You must wait for biometric request letter which is important for accessing VFS office. That letter usually comes a day after study permit application submission. After getting this letter, you can book for biometric appointment.

3. You don't need to send your biometric result yourself. Most people get theirs updated before they get home the same day the biometric is done.

Good morning, house.
I need to get clarification from the house:
1. If you do book for upfront medical, and actually submitted the study permit before the date for upfront medical; which form do you use at the IOM?

2. If one submit study permit earlier; will one wait for biometric request, or you can proceed to book for it immediately?
3. How do one send a biometric result to IRCC, if one decides to do before the IRCC request?.
Thanks, all.

Gift212:
An easier to convert visit visa to SOWP is by flagpoling (google/search youtube for more info). It's basically going to the border, tell them you're here to flagpole, they allow you walk into US, walk back into Canada and there you tell them what you're there for. You'll need to go with your passport, spouse study permit, not sure what else. Do more research, but yes it's possible.

Duration of visa is on the visa stamp, but one cant stay more than 6 months at a given time

Wao......
Learning a new thing here.
Thanks@Gift212

Good morning, house.
Enquiry.....please.

*If one secures a visit visa; is there any process of writing IRCC to convert it to SOWP, after a spouse secures a study permit?
* What is duration of validity for a visit visa?

Thanks, all.

Pls house, what are the documents required at the Police force Annex, for Criminal Clearance Certificate?

Hello! House.
I am a newbee here.
I want to apply for PNP.
Can someone here, with a good heart guide me through the process?
I need a step wise guidance on how to initiate the process.
God bless y'all.

Josh3322:
Hello. Your best bet will be to send an email to IOM: iomlagosmedicalbooking@iom.int to request for an urgent medical booking. I contacted them for a date for my upfront medical and I got a response with an appointment the next day.

I just sent the mail. I hope they replied.

Thanks@Josh3322

Good morning, house.
Please, can someone help with new web address of IOM? The one pasted here earlier seems not to be opening?
Secondly, all Q-life slots for March is filled up: what process can someone still secure dates with them in March?

Biolaw:
Good day my fellow Nairalanders. Please join me to thank the Lord for the miracle he has done for me. I am happy to announce that I am one of those migrating to Canada through the study visa route. Below are the particulars of my profile:


Application submitted: October 19, 2021
BVL : March 03, 2022
PPR : March 03, 2022


DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED

IRCC FORMS
1. Application for Study Permit Made Outside of Canada (IMM1294E),
2. Family Information form (IMM5645E)
3. Temporary Resident form (IMM5257B)

Personal Documents
1. College Unconditional Official Letter of Admission,
2. Tuition deposit (from the College)
3. Copy of Applicant's Birth Certificate,
4. Copy of West African Examinations Council Senior School Certificate,
5. Copy of my International Passport Bio data page,
6. Copy of my family picture (spouse, kids, and myself)
7. Letter of Explanation addressing the concerns of the visa officer
8. NYSC discharge certificate
9. Degree certificate
10 Transcripts
11. Volunteer reference letters
12. All Landed properties documents in Nigeria.
13. Scanned pages of my previous visas to other countries (Dubai, France, Belgium, Italy, South Africa, and Switzerland)
14. 1 copy of Passport Photograph.
15. MBA certificate
16. MBA transcripts
17. Master in International Law and Diplomacy certificate
18. Transcripts for International Law & Diplomacy certificate


Employment Documents

1. Reference Letter from my employer
2. Study leave approval letter
3. Work ID
4. Promotion letter
5. Salary increment letter
6. Previous employment documents
7. Resume
8. Letter of Introduction from my personal company.
9. My six (6) months Statement of Account (Personal Account)
10. Certificate of business registration (CAC)
11. Particulars of directors of my company.
12. Article of association and memorandum
13. PDF screenshot of business online presence
14. Business Complimentary Card
15. Business invoices and contract papers
16. Pictures with my employees
17. Pension contributions statement


Children's Documents

1. International passport bio data pages of my kids
2. Birth certificates of my kids
2. Report sheet from Children's educational institution.


Proof of Relationship Documents

1. Marriage Certificate
2. Wedding Photos


Wife's Documents

1. Spouse Valid ID
2. My spouse CAC certificate of incorporation
3. Business Complimentary Card
4. Article of Association and Memorandum of my Spouse business
5. Consent letter from my spouse

I began my immigration process initially in June 2021 and to ensure things went to plan, I sourced out the packaging of my profile to an agent who had assured me that he was knowledgeable and experienced in the Canadian immigration process so I could rest easy. After a tedious process and a shabby profile package this guy put together for me, my application was refused by the Canadian Embassy on the 23rd of September, 2021 on grounds of purpose of visit, limited employment prospects and not truthfully answering questions asked of me. That was my first refusal and I became very much distraught.

In my quest for a re-application, I got wind of @Frankrobbn1 services, the MD/CEO of fandrglobal.com, through numerous testimonies. Due to my previous encounter with agents I was initially skeptical about him but once I contracted his services, my story changed for the better. He was the angel sent to me by God to turn my story around from sorrow to joy.

Truly, Mr. Frank is one agent who I can assure you is worth his salt. Once I contracted his services, he calmed me down and asked me to place my confidence in his expertise while promising me that he would strategically tackle the grounds for refusal claimed by the IRCC. I initially had a huge fear about my program being flagged as I was applying for a PGD program while holding two Master's degree in MBA and International Law & Diplomacy from OAU and UNILAG respectively but Mr. Frank assured me while my profile presented certain peculiarities, he would be able to sell the necessity of my program and I should trust his services which I did and lo and behold! I now proudly celebrate my approval.


@Frankrobbn1 the good Lord will continue to bless you for me. You are truly one of the few out there who truly are knowledgeable in their craft. I bless the day I came across your services. For those reading this and questioning if they should contract @Frankrobbn1's services, I don't know what your previous experiences are but one thing I can assure you is that it would be the best decision you will make in your canadian immigration journey. I do not regret any money I spent in procuring his expert services as it proved to be worth every penny and more I spent.

Thank you all for the correspondence and assistance being given on this platform for aspiring immigrants. I wish everyone expecting updates positive responses. Keep at it, it will end in praise for everyone.

Congratulations!
1.Please how many kids are you travelling with, at the same time?
2. Is your spouse joining you at this first travelling?