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hoodboy:
May 15th applicant here, my love letter came in today. There’s nothing that God cannot do.

I even checked if eligibility had started and it was still blank, sent them a webform and 2 hours later I got two IRCC mails. My heart raced all the way to my GC page where the glorious PPR was waiting for me.

God will visit each and everyone of us here, can’t thank you all enough.

CHIKACIC:
Part 20! Yes oooo. It’s good to be here again and give back to the community that I gained so muccccch from. You all are part of my success story and may all PPR hopefuls keep hope alive.

Landing Gist:

23rd/24th August 2021.

I arrived at the airport around 4:30pm for my 8:30pm flight, with my hubby and big bro. Hubby went to park the vehicle, so I went into the airport with my bro. My bags (2 check in bags, 1 hand luggage and my laptop bag) were scanned at the entrance and the NDLEA guy then physically searched one of the bags and made their usual comments of "find something for me naa" but big bro just ignored them. We were then directed to the airline counter.

My bags were weighed and they were all within the limit allowed (had a scale at home). Hubby now came around, and with big bro they went to take care of wrapping the two check-in bags (I have heard stories of peoples' bags being tampered with). I then went for passenger profile/document verification. Everything went smoothly to the extent that one of the officers commended me for having all the required documents. After that, my bags were checked in and my boarding passes were issued. We then took care of FX and by then it was around 5:30pm. Hubby and big bro kept me company for another hour and after taking some pics, they then took their leave (I almost started crying when hubby was about to leave).
I then reminded myself of one of my many mantras: "EYES ON THE BALL"....lol.
I then went in for immigration checks, oh boy come and see line/queue. Finished that and went and sat down for boarding, which commenced a few minutes later.
The flight was 7hrs 20mins from Lagos to Doha (Qatar Airlines) and their food wasn't my thing, though I enjoyed the sausage and rice (with tiny bits of chicken). Drinks were also provided and in flight entertainment was okay.
We arrived Doha, and mennnn the hot air that heat my face when we disembarked na die. I quickly rushed to meet up with my connecting flight to Montreal (13hrs 15 mins from Doha to Montreal, next time it's European airline).

We arrived Montreal 2 and half hours to my next flight to Toronto. Immigration checks next- The queue here na die because the immigration officers on seat were very few and were not fast enough. We complained to one of the officers and we were told their is nothing they can do and that if we miss our flight, the airline will rebook at no extra cost. That calmed me down a bit, but CBSA were not fast enough.
While we were on the queue, an Asian/International student was not allowed to enter because CBSA could not verify her status on her school portal. Even after she told them she has already paid her fees. Oh boy, come see crying and begging, but no way. She was immediately booked on the next available flight back to her home country. E shock me ooo. I was like: abeg God, I don't mind missing my flight or even sleeping in this airport till the next morning for immigration to do their thing as long as I get stamped in.....lol.
My documents were eventually verified and my permits (Study and Work) were issued. I had to also do a Covid-19 arrival test free of charge and I was given a take home kit for my day 8 test. We were also advised to carry our checked-in luggages since we are switching to another airline. All these made me to miss my flight. So, the airline (Air Canada) rebooked my flight, checked in my bags and 1 hour 20 mins later I arrived Toronto.
At Toronto airport it took a while, but I eventually picked my bags and went out to meet my pick up.

Since I am not fully vaccinated (was only able to get the first dose of AstraZeneca), I am on 2 weeks (14 days) quarantine and I check in every morning with ArriveCAN and COVID-19 Alert apps. I am presently on day 4 of my quarantine. Currently online checking out places to rent, though I can't book appointments to view the property (quarantine wahala).

Hoping and praying that everything falls in place according to my plans in Jesus name. Amen!

To God be all the glory!

It will end in praise!

Blavkmaann:
MAKE UNA HELP ME THANK GOD O, CBSA DIDNT ASK ME ONE QUESTION..

I gave him my passport and plenty plenty papers, he smiled, returned the rest and took only my passport


Baba took my passport... me I Dey look the environment, other people just Dey answer question, I Don dey rehearse english for my mind, baba just gimme study permit say “you can go”

Hahahahaha, I Dey find where my bag Dey, makei find hotel put head, tomorrow my journey continue.... THIS JOURNEY SWEET DIE, no single stress or witchcraft

Blavkmaann:
My Country people ooo, I said I won’t make too much noise coz I no really know where my village people from Dey come, IM SENDING THIS MESSAGE FROM ISTANBUL AIRPORT.....

Landing gist is like tomorrow..... but for now, I DON JAKPA......

This place fine die, oh my Jesus.....

God go do am for una abeg!
Make una tell the full ASABA say their pikin Don go uptown!

ikemummy:
PPR just dropped!!!

I applied 30 April 2021 (Non-NSE)
Fully funded Ph.D.

I am so happy. God has done it for me.

Yours is next in Jesus name.

I will share my timeline and documents submitted shortly.

Subbyshal:
Guysssssssss I got PPR!!
I am so thankful to God and FrankRobbn.
Will post details later.

Kkddyit:
Veryyyyyy long post alert!!!

PPR for my entire family . Our God is faithful.

In 2018 after a family trip to Dubai, we concluded exploring Canada or Australia.

After several attempts at the EE, we decided to go through the study permit route.
With my MSC, I decided to look for a PhD admission in 2018. (This was a rigorous process) I finally got an admission in December 2020.

Application submitted Jan 15th 2021
Biometric done Jan 19th updated same day.
NSE request Feb 2nd, for MBS and IELTS.
Responded same day and acknowledged Feb 5th. I only submitted my IELTS and LOE for the MBS
Upfront medical updated Feb 11.
Spouse eligibility and one of the kids started Feb 11.
Longest waittttttt of my life.
My eligibility started April 12.
Requested for 1st note, no so much information.
2nd note, status came back as recommend interview.
3rd note, received May 26th, status came back as review required.
In between, there were ghost updates.
Last ghost update was on 12th July.
PPR 22nd July.

Documents submitted.
For me:
All the Immigration documents
WES document
My certificates (ND, HND, BSC, MsC, CIPM, ICAN)
Email exchanges between I and my supervisor.
CV ( I have been working in a corporate environment all my life, so you dont have to be in academics to convince the VO for your PhD)
Property valuation for my landed properties. (Not professional valuation, just got a letter from the property company)
Pay slips for the last 3months.
Promotion letter
Police report
Vehicle document
Marriage certificate
My complementary card
Work ID card
Pension statement.
NYSC certificate
Passport pages for travel history. (SA, Kenya and UAE) I never travel well well. Lol
Family pictures
LOE

POF
Partial funding of 14k CAD per annum
Stanbic mutual funds statement. N5.8mio
Bank statements $4k and N1.2mio
Fixed deposit: 11mio

For my wife:
Her work related do documents (ID, trainings, promotion letters etc)
Her stanbic pension statements
LoE
Her certificates

For the kids:
Vaccination cards
Birth certificates
School pictures
Reports cards

Guys, I won't say my application was perfect, but his grace was sufficient. And at 38yrs, age shouldn't be a barrier! I'm sure someone is inspired. I'm still speechless!!!

DDO97:
PPR Alert Guys!!!!!!!! - 21st July, 2021 8:34am
Would have posted yesterday but was so overwhelmed with this and birthday celebrations for my younger bro

Submitted Application: 10th February, 2021
Request for Biometrics: 11th February, 2021
Biometrics done and updated: 15th February, 2021
Upfront Medical: 23rd February, 2021
Sent webform and emails for e medical sheet to Lagos and Nairobi offices on the 22nd March, 2021.
Medical updated to Pass 22nd March, 2021.
Ordered GCMS notes 7th June, 2021
Ghost update 13th June, 2021
GCMS arrived 6th July, 2021
Eligibility was blank
Sent emails and webforms everyday till 19th July
Got a reply on the 19th that it’s under review and will get a decision soon
Eligibility review 21st July
PPR & Correspondence letter - 21st July

Thanks to everyone on this group for the information dissemination and support we render each other.
And most importantly I thank God for his blessings!!!

It ended in praise and so it will for all of us awaiting decisions. Amen!!!!

NwanyiOkpa:
we share similar timeline.

applied 27th january with all NSE requirements.
eligibility review started 17th february.
I have been getting only ghost updates for now.
I am optimistic that they would give final decision this month before 18th.
You go get m this time �

RoyalDukeDon:
Devastated!!!
Got my refusal today.
Please which site is good to order gcms notes ?
I used an immigration consultant,my question is can I request for my login or just create another account for my reapplication since I know my UCI and application number.

Frankrobbn1:
Have you requested for the visa officer's case notes (GCMS NOTES) to be aware of what's stalling the application from reaching a conclusive decision? In the event that you're yet to do so, I will recommend you order for your file as soon as possible. Once you've received it, do well to share with the knowledgeable members of this thread, so we can tell you the actual facts of your application.

Thank you boss

It will end in praise.

Pee2Jay9:
Was it stated on ur admission letter? I thought that such compulsory payment will be officially stated. Pls Where did u get the school account details to pay into?

Jermaie0009:
Yes it was stated on admission letter to pay 500$ .... I paid through flywire for my tuition ...all schools are listed there

Tonyodg:
and I saw that money is not refundable

Pee2Jay9:
Was it stated on ur admission letter? I thought that such compulsory payment will be officially stated. Pls Where did u get the school account details to pay into?

Pee2Jay9:
Good morning e-fam, pls if u have admission to UoR or schooling there already, kindly reply.. I want to confirm this stated $500 advance payment.. My letter didn't state it.. Does it have a deadline?

linndaar:
Pls i really need help here.

Please is their any University of Regina applicant on this thread.

My lecturers have submitted the reference document but it is yet to reflect on my application dashboard.

I don't know if they can forward the reference documents manually using their official mails.

Oreoluwamipo:
Please is there anyone that applied for Masters at University of Regina - Fall 2020 ??

OnyinyeDebabe:
Hello @Jermaine0009, I understand you are trying to send an email to me?