My Fellow Nairalanders are you coming to Edmonton and need help with landing information, Job availability, renting a place send me a private message i am willing to help. If you are coming to anywhere in Alberta as well. I am more than happy to help as well.

Dear landed seniors,

I'm a silent reader and follower.

May I know if it's possible to leave my money in my Nigeria account because I'm about to land and yet to get dollars as it's scarce and the BDC guys keep hiking the exchange rate. 1. How can I access my money when I eventually land.
2. Does anyone need naira and will give me Canadian dollars on landing.
3. Has anyone travelled without Dollars and accessed the money.
4. Does GTB MasterCard work in Canada.
5. If there's anyone with dollars that wants to sell at a good rate kindly send me a email.

Darling Esosa, A big Congratulations to you, this is to let you know that 24-track album has gone PLATINUM.
Yeah, its confirmed i rejoice with you as if na me collect the mail because i feel what you feel all through the journey.
And as u receive the mail so shall i receive mine... Cos today makes it 240 days post Aor...
This is a sign of victory my brother.....warm hugsssssss

esosa4real:
ALBUM TITLE: "CIC CHRONICLES"
ARTIST NAME: DR. XOSA aka "I must blow'�

Track 1- Collabo (aka IELTS jam ECA) ft vcole
Track 2 - Issa Draw feat IRCC
Track 3 - Police is your Friend feat Alagbon
Track 4 - Arab Money feat @kyaggy
Track 5 - The wait begins feat @ugoiyke
Track 6 - Canadian Love
Track 7 - Don't wanna wait in vain for ur Love
Track 8 - CIC, the more u look, less u see!
Track 9 - Speed kills feat @Speeddarlignton ���
Track 10 - CIC AWOOF
Track 11 - CIC WHY EVILS
Track 12 - CIC do Ojoro
Track 13 - Chill Pills feat @Mummyjaygirls
Track 14 - Norgo Scotia oh!
Track 15 - London Bridge: Falling down
Track 16- All bone na bone says d patient dog
Track 17 - Haba, I nor do again
Track 18 - No man knoweth the hour nor day
Track 19 - Hope feat @40manlappy
Track 20 - Hope remix feat @rashidat malcolm, soulbroda, uche, olu et al
Track 21 - Desperate Measures feat @adegirl & Lala
Track 22 - Aiye le ibosi o (To God be the Glory) feat Tope Alabi
Track 23 - HYPERTENSION feat London VO whatsapp
Track 24 - PPR FALL ON ME feat @DAVIDO

So as i promised months ago, this is my 24 - track album dedicated to cic and it's relatives (nairalanders and whatsappers) on this wonderful day of my PPR!!
Ppr mall yaff come...... i am I the music studio.....I yaff blow!! ����������

@ Crowndit: I saw u pmed me but didn't know how to reach you, so basically my husband got his Indian PCC from Indian embassy in Abuja February this year, ensure you persuade the security official at the gate, they might be the one who turned you back. Try give them some change to pacify them so you can enter. The Indian official issuing the PCC is a cool person his name is H S Bisht; Assistant Consular Officer.
The PCC cost about 13k which you will pay in cash once inside the building. Make sure ur fiancee goes with all her certificate issued in India and it's photocopies. Also, go with the passport that shows the Indian visa. I wish you luck.

@Ms Lee: please go to Abuja Indian embassy with all your documents, and photocopies , I just remembered. Then you can download a form called Miscellaneous from there website or else at the entrance you will be charged 3000naira for it by the Cyber cafe close by.

May God favor your trip

MsLee:
Hello House,

I just got ITA and I know one of the requirements is to get PCC for all countries you have lived for up to 6months or more...I'm having challenge getting that of India....Please can anyone help with any necessary information that would help me. I have been to the India embassy in Lagos and they said they don't do it.

Please help me ooooooooooooooo

Hello MsLEE: you can get Indian PCC from the embassy at Abuja, that is where they can get it done for you.
However, its not immediately issued, so if you want to travel to Abuja prepare for a trip of 3-5days.
Wishing Goodluck...

Hello everyone, its a shame people dont read up when they want to start this Canadian process...
this is for people that are contacting David Cohen Law firms, i did state my experience with them in the previous pages i think 523 or SO.
If you have paid half of the fees please terminate the contract, and if you are thinking of using them look for my previous post by searching.
A word is enough for the wise..
You can do it.. successfully by yourself....
take time read up and gather information..
Information is Power..

MummyJay GALS.....Please permit me to beef you now...
Congrats to all recipients of goodnews mail..
Just for clarification may March applicants yet to get PPR please standup...
I just need someone in the same both with me to agree with me in faith ...
So that London Visa Office can start issuing PPR the same way Ottawa is..
LVO office let ur gates be opened...for us Naija applicants..
let it rain PPR for us too in JESUS Mighty Name..
It is settled...
All i need is ur Amen if we are on the same boat....
Amazing family and people i rejoice with the celebrants once again...

Congrats Bro i celebrate your patience all through those years.
You have passed through the fire refined and better..
We in the waiting room tap from this good news, for myself and every other family member...

40manlappy:


Good evening my wonderful e-family. Thanks for your congratulatory messages and kind words. I find them very heartwarming. All mentions are also duly acknowledged and appreciated

I want to appreciate dupyshoo, zandora, irondome, JesusDWay, vcole, SlowlybtSurely, Gymme, Bimpsy99, boldinc and others for their active support and encouragement which they expressed in various ways, especially when we faced a challenge in this venture. God bless you all real good!

Here's my timeline;
ITA April 5
AOR April 14
Med June 15
IP1 June 16
NA June 20
IP2 July 14
PPR July 18

For a journey that started in 2014, I give glory to God for the progress made so far. Thanks everyone for your support and encouragement all the way.

Whatever it is that we are looking forward to, be it superior IELTS result, successful ECA, ITA, AOR, Passing of Medicals, successful BG checks, PPR, COPR, smooth landing, etc, may Almighty God grant us our wholesome hearts' desires. Amen!

Congrats to all other members who just received PPR. It shall be smooth sailing from here on

Usiomon:
Hello,

please yes i need you help. Just give a step by step direction please

You may create a new MyCIC account at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/mycic.asp by clicking on the Continue to GCKey button and then on the Sign up button on the next page

Once you have your new MyCIC account you may link to an existing application (your application). You will need to enter your personal information and the application number stated above in the search criteria.

So you have to create a new account on CIC.., DO that and input ur personal details to link.

Usiomon:
HELLO HOUSE PLEASE I NEED HELP WITH THIS FOR A FRIEND AS I REMEMBER SOMEONE HERE GOT HIMSELF SORTED BEFORE BUT I CANT FIND THE PAGE AGAIN -
I have tough discussion with my attorney/representative based in Canada regarding further fees they demand to proceed to submit my application. I got my CIC ITA on 28 June. I requested to delink my CIC application from attorney account. Can I do application by myself or better to get help from another representative. What should i do as i will not be paying more.

PLEASE CAN SOMEONE HELP WITH THE STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE ON HOW TO GO ABOUT IT AND HAVE MY FRIEND CARRY ON FROM HERE BY HIMSELF.

.

hello Usiomon,
I was definitely in that spot few months back, you can absolutely submit ur documents by yourself.
I delinked my application and submitted successfully.
So go ahead and take ur future in ur hands.
they will give you the steps to delink, if you need any help i will be happy to assist.
All the best.

A big Congratulations to SLS...

The waiting is Over ... WOW WOW WOW

Dear Family,

I just want to drop a few points to encourage someone this hour especially people with IELTS scores that didn't come out as expected.
So i started this journey since Aug 2015..i rushed to do IELTS Without much practice and i scored: LSRW: 7.5,6,8,7 and i hired David Cohen Law Firm paid 2000 USD but nowhere was i advised that my score is bad and i need to retake the IELTS. I figured that out on a thread like this that was closed. So Practically, i read the previous thread and have been reading this thread since it started from Page 0.

Dont be in a hurry, every step is a major step: Practice, pray and Plan, and Read....
I Retook the exam in April 2016, when i figured out the CRS draw kept going higher: Behold: it was the hardest test i ever came across this was after so many practice sessions on Youtube, my hubby scaled thru because he listens to rap music... the listening was terrible..so i understand if the exam is tough..the result was: LSRW: 7.5,7.5,7.5,6.5.... it was a terrible try i must say coupled with the fact that i was heavily pregnant.
I eventually lost the baby at delivery in May and i was devastated and numb for weeks...
But Guess what i bought a book in church: JOYCE Meyer: NEVER GIVE UP...That book quickened the fire within me in this terrible times and i made up my mind to re-write IELTS exam, my hubby felt it was the wrongest time to write an exam because of the situation surrounding but my spirit man was lit and on fire..I paid for another IELTS AND Practiced, rehearsed, like my life depended on it..Prayed like my life was going to end..JESUS Did it: AUG 2016 Result: LSRW: 9,7,7.5,7...My score went up to 465.. but the subsequent draws were high..
I kept faith alive...till Jan 4 when i saw dat the draw came down and i didn't get an ITA after contacting DAVID COhen law firm they said my profile expired a day before and my contract had expired that the contract was for a year, remember i contacted them in July 2015 because a family friend relocated his whole family to Canada some years back and advised me they were the best and anytime i plan to take such a step i should contact them.
I was furious sent a mail to the whole high ranking officials in the firm and how they were joking with my relocation plan.. apparently we were not on the same page .. They decided to give me a waiver to renew my profile in the POOL...
Jan 11th draw i got ITA.. They informed me..and said they will collect 1500USD to assist in compiling my documents and submit my application to avoid mis-representation. I had already had enough of the firm and their shit.. so i told them i wont be continuing my application with them.
With the help of this amazing thread i was armed with information to submit a successful application.. which i did with my spouse.. We keep reading...Never GIVE UP.. Guys..see you all in Canada..

cookies:
Good morning all, please who has done UK PCC? Please did you have to provide a proof of your current address? What's the easiest way of getting through this process?

Dear Cookies: I got my UK police clearance last month so i understand your question.
For proof of current address: You can use your bank statement, be very sure your bank statement carries your current address if not go to the bank with your Nepa bill, and International passport and change your address to a current one.

I made use of two bank statements e.g: GTB, WEMA Bank..
So if you have accounts with two different banks e.g: Zenith, Fbn: Then go there and request for a month bank statement that is sufficient to proof your current address.

I tried the Network provider route it was totally a wasted effort.
Besides if you have a good relationship with your doctor he can write a letter for for you as well,
showing your address and all other information requested.

Regarding delivery: its best you have an address in the UK, SO that once it lands there you can tell them to scan and send you a copy.
in my case my aunty sent me the delivered copy few weeks later through a church member coming from London.

boldinc:
Simply choose employment. SInce he's been working even though running his own business.

2. Yes... Include all activities.

Thanks Boldnic..we have crossed the checklist stage now successfully.


Pls house i have more questions :

1. Employment Records shows in multiples but i have a work reference letter that shows the two different positions i have held at a particular company, will i upload this work reference letter twice or do i have to go meet my supervisor to split the reference letter into two so each will show a particular job function.

2. Educational section to upload: do i have to scan my MSC, Bsc and Waec certificates together as a single file or do i leave the Waec certificate out, should i also include my transcripts or should i leave it out as it wasn't requested for by IRCC.

@ Hally, Esosa, Vcole and optionese.... Thanks for all your response. I have successfully linked my application.
May I ask that in the checklist under personal history : personal activity: Activity type what should I fill.1. Since my hubby got back from his masters degree in India 3years ago he has been hustling himself, Therefore he's self employed But there is no option of self employed there. Should we click Unemployed will it raise a red flag even though am the principal applicant.

2. Besides will I include educational activities since i had my masters Degree Within the 10 years requested.

Thank you all for making this platform educative and instructive.

Hello Everyone:
May i ask if anybody has linked an application before on CIC portal.

As am faced with linking to my old application which i used in getting ITA, because David Cohen law firm was handling my application up till receiving ITA.

But because i want to submit my applications and not use them as representative, they suggest i create another account and link to the old application which has been quite difficult to accomplish.

if anyone here has linked to a previous application before kindly put me through on what to do.
OR: Used a lawyer/ agent and choose not to continue with them after ITA, Pls ur contribution will be appreciated.

vcole:
i have no experience in this area. I do not know about linking a profile that has a pending ita on it. you may need to discuss with them ti clarify the questions you have. Lol!!! at date format, i'm sure you're kidding.

Thanks Vcole, i have signed up for a Gckey..
filling my details now.

vcole:
i am a bit confused. what profile did you receive ita with?

A profile was created for me by David Cohen and that was what i used in receiving ITA, after attaching my WES evaluation report, IELTS Result for me and my spouse, and other documents.

But they said i have to create a new account on CIC, after i signup i can link my profile with the previous account.
Thanks for your swift response.
However, am trying to sign up for a GCKEY now and cant get past the date format of Year, month and date format.

kindly help with what to type: e.g: 2017-02-10? or what..

@ Hally: thanks a bunch for your response. My Husband just got his Indian Police clearance from the indian embassy in Abuja.

@dupyshoo, vcole, esosa and all successful PPR peeps: I have some questions please kindly respond.

1. I started this journey over a year ago and contacted David Cohen, However, am not ready to continue with them which i have also notified them after receiving ITA. i would like to know that in creating an account with CIC, Am faced with creating an account with GCKEY or Sign in Partner which should i use.
2. I have a work reference letter from my current employer dated October 2015, which i gave the law firm then, do i need to get a new one with a recent date from my supervisor or the old one can still fly.


Will be standing by for responses.

Thank you all for the amazing job you do on this amazing platform

hallly:
He got it sometime last year.
No , he doesn't have any contact.

He went with all certificates issued to him while in India, his current international passport and the old one which had the India visa. He was also asked for his Indian address during his stay.

Dear Hally, thank you for your advice and contribution, very much appreciated.

hallly:
Not submitting the police clearance will not be a cause for misrepresentation as long as he declares his period of stay in India. However, it can lead to the application bring rejected because it could be termed an incomplete application.

Hubby too had the same issue, the India consulate in Lagos insisted they did not issue PCC to non Indians. However, he traveled to abuja and got it from there. Although the officers at the gate insisted they did not issue such, he tipped them and they allowed him in. The PCC wasn't issued the same day though.

If you still can't get it, you could try attaching a LOE about your efforts to get it, but you will need documented proofs.

All the best, hope this helps

Dear Hally, thank you for your response, however which year did you your husband get his police clearance from the India Embassy in Abuja, also does he have any contact of someone there, that we can call and maybe assist.
2. May i know the documents he travelled with that they requested for which facilitated the Police clearance.

Please anyone that has experienced this hurdle of Indian Police clearance should please state how they scaled through will be standing by for suggestions.

Dear house Thank you all welcoming me.
kindly advice what to do as we are unable to get Indian police clearance for my husband who had his masters degree in India. Can this cause a problem or misrepresentation. Please if there's anybody that schooled in India and has now gotten a PR. Kindly tell us exactly what you Did.
Will be standing by for Solutions as we are gathering other documents.

Goodmorning amazing family, i have been an ardent silent follower of this thread since it began.

However, the good news is i just received ITA, though i had already hired an attorney in Canada, before i discovered this thread and found out the application can be done by self here and a lot have been successful. May i request for guide in submitting my documents to CIC by myself as the attorney is requesting for more payment which am not ready to.

would like to interact with people who just got ITA and compiling documents to submit as well.

kindly assist all you successful candidates who are already in canada on what step to take as i will be withdrawing the services of my attorney.

will be reading for responses.