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Hello gentlemen and ladies.

I submitted passports of my kids for stamping at Abuja office through UPS courier - separate forms and passport in smaller envelope, then enclosed in a bigger envelope (one way) and paid N20k plus for the service. when it was ready for collection, I duplicated what looked like an indemnity form they emailed me and paid same N20k plus for delivery of the 3 passports. The next day I was called by a lady who mentioned I need to pay separate fees for the 3 passports.

Please I want to know from those of us in the same category whether that’s the way it works now. It’s a family package(my kids).

Pls your feedback will me know how next to approach VFS Abuja on this. I have asked the lady to email me directing me to pay for separate courier fees for the 3 passports if that’s the way they work now.

Waiting for responses guys!!! @ just wise
@justmellow and others

Hello gentlemen and ladies.
I submitted passports of my kids for stamping at Abuja office through UPS courier - separate forms and passport in smaller envelope, then enclosed in a bigger envelope (one way) and paid N20k plus for the service. when it was ready for collection, I duplicated what looked like an indemnity form they emailed me and paid same N20k plus for delivery of the 3 passports. The next day I was called by a lady who mentioned I need to pay separate fees for the 3 passports.

Please I want to know from those of us in the same category whether that’s the way it works now. It’s a family package(my kids).

Pls your feedback will me know how next to approach VFS Abuja on this. I have asked the lady to email me directing me to pay for separate courier fees for the 3 passports if that’s the way they work now.

Waiting for responses guys!!! @ just wise
@justmellow and others

You will be fine if you can get letter from your registrar at your school that you were taught in English Language. That was what I did and got into MUN

Good luck

Joesno:
Hi everyone

Pls I need some information on memorial university (mun).
From my research, they are one of the cheapest uni in Canada.. I need to knw if they accept English proficiency letter for graduate program (M. Sc in Biochemistry precisely). I don't av IELTS or it's like.

Good day friends,

I’m currently in Canada studying. I applied for my family to join me June this year, (SOWP for spouse and VV for our kids who are all above 5years) my spouse application was approved within 5weeks while our kids applications were cancelled because we were informed that we applied for the wrong service…(we were given 30days to reapply so the fees paid for VV will suffice)…...meaning they should be applying for study permits.

Now that we are ready to reapply we need to know how to go about it using my spouse GCkey profile because I have not been able to figure it out. I tried filling a study permit form on her profile and it turned out that my child is not eligible meaning I got the process wrong.

I will need the help of anyone who understands how to go about it. Gurus in the building I will appreciate your urgent help here. Rgds

Good day friends,
I’m currently in Canada studying. I applied for my family to join me June this year, (SOWP for spouse and VV for our kids who are all above 5years) my spouse application was approved within 5weeks while our kids applications were cancelled because we were informed that we applied for the wrong service…..meaning they should be applying for study permits.

Now that we are ready to reapply we need to know how to go about it using my spouse GCkey profile because I have not been able to figure it out. I tried filling a study permit form on her profile and it turned out that my child is not eligible meaning I got the process wrong.

I will need the help of anyone who understands how to go about it. Gurus in the building I will appreciate your urgent help here. Rgds

Joedave25:
My spouse biometric collection letter is yet to drop since June 11, she submitted her application .who else is experiencing same? Does it take these long?

Is anyone experiencing same with me guys?

My spouse biometric collection letter is yet to drop since June 11, she submitted her application .who else is experiencing same? Does it take these long?

Hello guys…Please how long does it take to receive Biometric collection letter. I applied for my family since the 11th of June. The letter hasn’t dropped.

Hello house, kindly come to my aid please on below issue

Joedave25:
Please i need assistance. I have been trying to upload attachment on my SPOUSE application and its been showing "remove document with a yellow colour button" on several times i've tried since yesterday. Same on the children Client information space where i want to upload their birth certificate and NIN. Kindly help

Can you pls explain further what a file of invalid extension mean because even a birth certificate and NIn only failed to upload (2pages only on client information)

ShowYoung:
It could be either you are trying to upload a file of invalid extension or the file size is more than can be uploaded.

Try to compress the document to less than or equal to 2.5MB, and ensure the file is in the acceptable format

Please i need assistance. I have been trying to upload attachment on my SPOUSE application and its been showing "remove document with a yellow colour button" on several times i've tried since yesterday. Same on the children Client information space where i want to upload their birth certificate and NIN. Kindly help

Hello House, i've have been trying to upload my family PDF doc on Gckey but it's not accepting it ...asking me to "remove document" with a yellow button. Pls any help from those who have applied SOWP in the past will be appreciated.

Cc: justwise, showYoung etc

@ gaeul,

They are � percent VALID.

Infact there is even a court case ongoing challenging the validity of the popular Ikoyi Marriage Registry.

gaeul:
As at when you did it it’s what was generally acceptable, so even if the law have changed or not, your certificate is not affected in any way.. it’s legal and binding but to put your mind at ease, get more opinions from others

@ Leadforteservic,

Commendable that u were able to apologize to the young man...you will go places..

Be rest assured that it's only in the atmosphere of joy and peace that God's interventions come.

Mine came at about the 18th week...infact I had to defer but today I'm in Canada to the Glory of God.....What He cannot do does not exist!!!!!

Keep trusting in God for yours.

Leadforteservic:
I'm so sorry Young Man. I wasn't really in the right frame of mind while replying you. I meant to say you can also do your research on the internet to get the information you need.

Sorry I passed the frustration IRCC is giving me on you.

@ RuggedArab,

From my personal assessment, the VOs were not comfortable with the fixed funds you presented.

You need to liquidate and possibly pay larger portion of your tuition fees to show more commitment to your program in view.

That some applicants have scaled through using fixed funds doesn't guarantee any/every other person.

Every other documents and assets presented are good.

I want to believe that other people in the platform have given their honest review which will help you.

Do not relent.keep pushing .


I hope this helps.

RuggedArab:
Ladies and Gentlemen,

Compliments of the season!!!!!

I need your inputs please!!!

My SP was refused based on financial asset. I requested for CBSA and the report came in.

I’ll start by saying I don’t know how VO’s sometimes reasons when it comes to applications from young Nigerians (I know being a Nigerian has happened to me)

My Brief background:
- Single applicant
- Working
- tuition fee - approximately 18kCAD
- One year program.
- Paid tuition deposit (2,650CAD)
- I had fixed deposit (All letters were submitted including rollover and liquidation) - N8m
- my bank statement- N6.2m (sponsors N5m + my 1.2m)
- Pension statement - N4m plus
- Coming inflow from my running business contract from one of the biggest Telcom company which will be due first quarter of 2023 (letters attached) - N10m plus
- Sponsor - my mom (transferred N5m to my account with letter of support and affidavit).
- Sponsors occupation- Government sector (Chief Environmental Officer)
- Documentation for Sponsor - employment letter, paystubs, ID, promotion letter, stamped Canada visa (I didn’t submit her bank statement). Sponsor was even in Canada when I applied.

NB: My sibling is a Canadian citizen, I didn’t mention him because:
- I didn’t want the VO to think I can’t sponsor myself, my mom was the best choice.
- To avoid stronger ties in Canada.
- and the school isn’t in same province where he live.

Omo! I go sue this guys with immigration lawyers o! (Na joke I Dey joke lol).

So guys, what do you think I should do differently. Do you think I should use my sibling as sponsor now. I have deferred my admission to May 2023.

Thank you �

@ Goldentony2nice

Avoid flight connecting your destination through the US except you have a valid US Visa.

Goldentony2nice:
Hello Johnstan,

Please what’s Ethiopian air address in Lagos?

I keep seeing flights passing through Washington(USA) to Toronto online. I don’t think my family can pass through US.

@ Adakiobi,

I believe it will be too early to start sending mails and Webform to them except you have additional documents to forward. Be patient as it is not up to standard 12 weeks.

I hope this helps.

Adakiobi:
Please can I submit webforms and send emails even thought my application is just 6 weeks .

@ ANGELA FELIX,

Your letter of introduction will drop on your IRCC box where passport request was sent.Its e.xpected to drop immediately your passport has been stamped.

I hope this helps.

ANGELAFELIX:
Please how do I get my LOI from ircc
From webform or email?

@ Chiziteremary,

Letter of introduction of the principal applicant suffices.

I hope this helps.

Chiziteremary:
Hello Guys,

Please for those who applied for open study permit for a minor(accompanying child) ,will the child receive a letter of introduction. I noticed that IRCC has sent my daughters passport back to VFS but i havent recvd any letter of introduction in her mail.

Pls respond.

@jaydave,

COVID-19 is history and as such vaccine documents are currently not part of boarding documents at the Nigerian Airports/connecting airports and at your POE.

However, ensure you have your letter of introduction (printed copy) from the IRCC....it's mandatory after visiting the declaration machine

I hope this helps.

jaydave:
Bro no giv urself unnecessary headache . Jus look for ur local govt health centre that does the COVID vaccination of a tin , package dem with lil bar that u need d Covid vacc card , dem go issue one for u, sign and stamped it as if u hv received d covid jab. Carry ur card folo body go airport d day u wan travel , if naija immigration demands for it den show dem. But for Canada immigration dem say dos ones no dey ask for it again since oct

@ BULLSTRIKER,

it depends on how long the studies he/she completed online is and it SURE has negative impact on PGWP if it's longer than necessary.

One to two months in an 18months program MAY not but anything 3months and above will definitely impact on the PGWP.

I hope this helps

bullstriker:
An enrolment letter from the school will do. Attach it to the updated admission letter, and let them know you joined the online section while waiting for your application's outcome.
The studies you completed online will not affect your PGWP eligibility.

@ Kayil12,

For cheaper rates try Ethiopian Airlines and Egypt Air directly on their sites.


I hope this helps

Kayil12:
Please can you mention some names, please.

@Ucy12,

Sorry about your refusal......it will surely end in praise if you do not relent.

You may want to use ..... thegcmsonline.com to order for your CBSA of GCMS notes directly. You will only need to pay the Naira equivalent using your Naira debit Card which is not more than 6k NGN for either of the notes aforementioned.Whereas GCMS takes longer time in the recent months CBSA do not from my personal experience.

I hope this helps!!!!!!!

See you at the top.



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Ucy12:
Good day Nairalanders!

Please, I would like to order for my GCMS notes. The refusal was in October 2020. Is it still possible to have it?
If yes, what authentic platform do I use since I don't have Canadian citizen or permanent resident who can help me out with it?
Finally, how long does it take to be ready?

Thanks so much and God bless as you help out with info.

@Eseosajoy,

Using persons other than your parents or mother's children are regarded as THIRD PARTIES and IRCC usually frawns at this. I will not advise that you do so.Alternatively you can channel it through your parents/or immediate family to make your case look better.

How ever, if you need to push this narration....you will need him to pay atleast reasonable portion of your tuition fees to your school to show his commitment to the project.You will also need to define your relationship with him before the IRCC

I hope this helps.

Eseosajoy:
Good Evening Everyone
Happy Sunday
Please I'd would like to ask if I can use a friend as a sponsor in applying for a study permit. We've been friends for a while now and I was wondering if it would be accepted.

I understand he would have to write a sponsorship letter and have it notarized. But is this all the document that would be needed?
Thank you

@Vecas,

Pls get a consent letter from him.You MAY need to provide it.

I hope this helps.

Vecas:
Good morning everyone .pls do I need consent letter from my husband to travel with my kids via Egyptair . I'm travelling alone with 3kid.

@Oldfashioned145,

Don't use agent's site to check or book flights.Their rates are usually higher.Visit the sites of the airline of your choice EXCEPT you have serious bucks to spend.

Also try African Airlines instead of the likes of Emirates, Qatar and British Airlines if you want cheaper tickets.

I got RETURN TICKET for less than 650k


I hope this helps.

Oldfashioned145:
Good morning, I've not booked my ticket, I've been hunting but the prices are a little extreme

@ Lixusheng,

You will need to have a print out of the following document:

Letter of introduction from IRCC (Mandatory)
Bank statement
Enrollment letter (if ready and available)
Evidence of Tuition fees payment (either part or full)

All the above are major.

I hope this helps.

Lixusheng:
Thanks for the info bro.what where you asked to shos at the Point of Entry?

@padie77,

You will have a lot of work to do convincing IRCC about your relationship with your friend's dad here.

a) Has he sponsored you in your previous studies in the past with evidence?

In any case, he will need to credit your account with the funds (significant value) covered with a GIFT DEED or pay your Tuition fees (either part or full) direct to your school to show SERIOUS COMMITMENT!!!!!!!

Letter of sponsorship from him alone without concrete evidence such as above may be too loose to push your case.

Adding your late Dad's property is also add weight to your application.

I hope this helps.

padie77:
Hello gurus, I want to use my frd's dad as sponsor. He has enough money in his account. Although I'm planning to add landed property that bears my dad's name (he's late).

Is the relationship ties strong enough? Pls what are the document I need to support with it

The tuition for one year PGD is 18,000 CAD
Paid - 2600CAD from my account

@ Franklynjonin,

COVID have gone....they don't ask for vaccination card or any stuff relating to COVID-19.

After checking you will be required to fill your details on the yellow card including name and proper address of your destination and the person receiving you.

I hope this helps

FranklynJonin:
Thanks for your response, but did Nigerian immigration ask for the vaccination card

@ Old-fashione145,

No more COVID-19 and Arrivecan in both airports

Oldfashioned145:
Hello @joedave25, were you asked for your vaccination card at the international airport in Lagos or Abuja.

@ Old-fashioned 145,


All you need is your flight ticket and Visa.You can come along with your enrollment letter (optional) before boarding (Ethiopian Airlines)

But you will need to get a print out of the following to present at your POE:

........Letter of introduction from IRCC, (Compulsory)

Others incase you are asked depending on the Border officer attending to you shaaa.

.........Evidence of Part Tuition fees payment
.........Bank Statement
......... Enrollment letter.

God gave me a preferential treatment at the Border along side few others.The long queue of over 90 persons was not moving at all.An officer came and broke the queue in front of me and moved us to another set of Border Officers (Toronto Airport),took our letter of introduction from IRCC and moved them in while we were asked to sit down at a very comfortable location.Few minutes letter we were called upon each for our study permit pickup and passport stamping in.No questions whatsoever unlike those on the other side we were moved from.

Oldfashioned145:
Hello @joedave25, were you asked for your vaccination card at the international airport in Lagos or Abuja.

@ Franklynjonin,

You will be qualified for PTA from any commercial bank of your interest if you have valid return ticket of your choice airline.

However, how much you access and within what time it takes depends on your banker and who you really know that can push the transaction for you faster.

While Access bank,Gtbank and 1st bank will load (pay) the FX on a dollar card with maximum threshold of 4kUSD, Zenith bank avails maximum of 2,500USD cash.

You can travel with a maximum of 10k USD and you must not have a Canadian bank account prior to your trip.

You don't need covid 19 vaccine or arrivecan to embark on your trip to Canada

I arrived Canada two days ago (This Thursday).I'm writing authoritatively from the place of experience and knowledge.

I hope this helps.

All the best!!!!!

FranklynJonin:
Can someone explain how this PTA personal allowance work, do the I need to have an Canadian account in other to make it work and what's the limit of money you can take with you.

Also where can someone get a COVID shot in Lagos, must I complete the 2 doses before traveling