₦airaland Forum

You can't change it, just open another profile.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1001&top=29

nonsam1:
How can one withdraw EE profile after IRCC has sent a message your EE profile is not eligible for EE at this time (This was due to expired IELTS).
I can't see the "Withdraw profile button"as the status says update not submitted.
As a new profile needs to be created.

Hmm. Too much good options.

Oya, let's do some emotional commentating (this one is solicited for):

1. 3.5yrs Ph.D overseas + 2yrs in Nigeria = 2019 - 2025.
at the end of 2025, you have Nigerian passport + foreign Ph.D
options after:
a. stay and continue to develop Nigeria (very necessary, someone must do it)
b. try and immigrate to:
i. Canada, but Conservatives could be in power and might have reduced immigration levels + you will have lost 30 points which will
degrade the points you get from Ph.D.
ii. Try out UK, Australia and US immigration, but immigration is already hard, might still be hard.
iii. On the flip side, immigration abroad might be easier. So only God knows. It is an unknown to us.

2. Apply for Canada EE now,
a. 2019: get COPR, land and become a PR. Find employment or continue your Ph.D dream.
b. 2023: after completing your residency, apply and become a Canadian citizen.
at the end of 2023 you have Nigerian passport + Canadian passport + freedom to go anywhere in world and be anything.

If it was me, I will pick option 2. But I'm not you, I'm not in your shoes, I don't know how important the Ph.D is to you and what you have invested. I don't know your hopes and dreams, I don't know your calling. Maybe God has called you for such a time as this to prepare you to transform Nigeria in years ahead.

You need to look deep and decide what you really want at the end of the day for you and your family. After all, you kept on pursuing the Ph.D dream even while you were planning for Canada. God bless and give you wisdom. Teach us to number our days so our hearts might know wisdom!

markmp01:
Hi Fam,

Congrats to all PPR clinchers.

I'm in a serious fix and I need some advise.

1. I'm about to enter the pool.
2. Just got a phd scholarship offer (for 3.5years) that requires I return to my country at the end of the programme, and stay for 2 years without
getting a work permit abroad or applying for a permanent residency.

Beloved brethren, what does a brother do at this time of need... Do I;

i. Reject the offer and wait for PPR. (At least I can derive some consolation from my present job (although I'm not really happy with what's
going on there at the moment)
ii. ...
iii ...

I need some ideas please.

Thanks a billion.

Immigration Information Sharing Between Canada and US. For those that have applied for US visas before, now applying for Canada EE.

Relevant condition for sharing immigration data:
a. there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the information would be relevant to the administration or enforcement of the citizenship or immigration laws of either Canada or the United States;
b. there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the information would be relevant to the prevention, investigation or punishment of conduct that would constitute a crime rendering a person inadmissible or removable under the citizenship or immigration laws of either Canada or the United States;

Information that can be shared:
name
alias(es)
gender
physical description
date of birth
country of birth
country of last permanent residence
nationality or nationalities
biometrics including photographs and fingerprints
work history
military service
links with terrorist and/or organized crime groups
citizenship or immigration enforcement status and history
travel carrier information
passport and travel document information
personal identification numbers
travel routing, itinerary and history
telephone numbers
addresses
marital status and family composition
immigration status
previous immigration violations
outstanding immigration and criminal warrants for arrest
criminal history and convictions for which no pardon has been granted in Canada or the United States
occupational information
education
grounds of inadmissibility
grounds of removal
documents submitted in support of an application to CIC, INS or DOS or to their successors
other criminal and security intelligence relevant to the purposes of Article 2.

Statement of Mutual Understanding on Information Sharing

Congrats to all IELTS takers. For those of us that didn't make it this time around, the journey continues.

This next Monday/Wednesday draw should be gbam!

Lol. Another line of reasoning. The WAEC/NECO palaver no be here.

Tojued:
Lol. I think it's just evidence that Nigerians make up the bulk of their clients. They've found a way to reduce our patronage so their workload has reduced.

Bro/Sis, welcome back!

Ifeoma77:
prof dumbledore was kind and generous. Our resident lecturer is so stingy with marks he is more like prof Snape

Prophetic ministry back on track!

smslive2:
If i were you, i will start looking for tickets cos if PPR did not drop this week, you will get it within 2 weeks

Look like WES increased their capacity. They have been delivering before 20 days for a while now.

ijoseda:
Spouse ECA done and dusted!

MSc Ibadan and had to also send in WAEC result.

It came 6 days ahead of the scheduled date for completion (14th November).

I actually DM'ed WES on Twitter explaining to them the need for me to get the assessment report before 10th of November, in preparation for the possible draw on 12th or 14th of November. The response was - No, we don't expedite result. I thanked the handler for the response and that was it.

I was pleasantly surprised to get the report this evening, 6 days ahead of schedule. I know someone on this thread mentioned that the report comes a few days ahead of schedule. For example, I got mine 2 days ahead. I'm just curious if the request via twitter had any effect, although I seriously doubt it.

Wawu!
The race is not to the swift!
Submitting close to 3 months deadline and PPR in 2 months!
Go and shine!

Nazor83:
IT'S PPR Guys.

PPR - Nove 9

Page 1. You will see the acronyms link.

Raalsalghul:
Pardon my naivety. Can someone point me to where I can get the meaning of WES, NOC, PPR. All these abbreviations dey scatter my head.

Yes o! I also vote for impeachment!
The bombastic antics and rambunctious shennigans of @raphrulz and @dumprep is becoming too voraciously odoriferous and malignant to the progressive sanctitude of this thread.

Newmum0615:
You are hereby sacked from this job. Infact, I impeach you. After all this plenty story, na 7.7 you see give am. Handover to Mcstan18 since both of you use blue Biro.
Don't forget to add this side hustle under your personal history.

Unknown, but I don't think so. My advice, select all.

nonsam1:
In EE profile is it safe to choose as much Provinces as possible,juts in case one applies and a province is issuing invitation.Or does choosing of multiple provinces limit possiblity of invitation by a province?

Congrats to @gook and @fabmummy. Go and excel! Happy wedding anniversary too!

Fabmummy:
It's PPR

The journey that started with so much uncertainty has ended with praise. Thank you Jesus. 

PPR.......... 09/11/18 dated 08/11/18

Yes if you have done your ECA and IELTS.
However, 403 is not enough to get you an ITA. You need min. 440.

abulude:
I had 403 in my personal assessment, would this be enough when I eventually create a profile?

For now, 3-4wks.

Obeetee:
Good day everyone..Just a quick one.For those who have done biometrics whats the average time from AOR to invitation to do biometrics?I guess you have to pass medicals first??

1. Yes.
2. Question not clear, but you can use 2 or more NOCs.

jaybaby2017:
Good Morning House..Thanks for the Great job been carried out here.. Please I would like to ask the experienced in the House some questions?
1. Can you change your Noc when you are already in the Pool?
2. Can you use a Noc that you have worked in before or must it be your present job?

Thanks for your usual response.

Kiev is working...
Congrats! Go and shine!

melaninpopping:
Praise God with me!

......
IP2&PPR 5 October 2018
New passport for son 10 October 2018
Passports submitted 12 October 2018
Application approved October 2018
COPR 8 November 2018

The case OP has already submitted his/her application.
If you are yet to submit you aplication, ensure you make your personal history factual and complete as possible.

Josefuadjr:
Hello @joo2018 do we really have to explain it with an LOE? What if we just list in our personal history?

Browsers can disappoint. Try using Opera mini on your phone to download. You can then move the file to your PC for filling.

Krakboi:
Greetings to everyone!
I had an update for this schedule A thingy today. I downloaded the pdf but the link for filling out the clarification document won't load the actual form, it keeps telling me to please wait and and download an updated Adobe reader. This I have done but still no way to actually view the document. I have a 7 day ultimatum and would really appreciate any pointers to get around this challenge.
Thanks in advance

Create a new one for yourself.

gbengaolu360:
Dear all, my wife is the primary applicant. But now, I want to be the primary applicant. Should I revoke her gckey or I should just withdraw her application from the pool and create a new entry for myself as primary applicant ??

CLB for TEF and TCF

Could happen.
That is why someone could get PPR in 34 days. The case officer just has to decide that the application is acceptable to him/her, no other review needed. Pass!

jelmusboy:
Congrats, read your previous post today and I feel for you. You can now start preparing to move.

But wait, does it mean they concluded eligibility and security within a week?

On the other side, the rate at which I'm seeing people writing about losing their job in this thread is alarming. Naija don cast I swear.

Congrats once again

Early next year, ke! Accra, Accra!!!

SkyWalk12:
Dear all,

I don’t know if anyone here remembers me (took a break from Nairaland).

I am now 10 months post AOR. Had my interview in Accra middle of September. In early October, Ralph’s office informed me that all my assessments had been passed.

Today, I got an email from Accra stating that my file was awaiting final review and I should expect to hear back from them early next year.

Please someone on this thread, let God use you to help me and tell me what to do to get my PPR way sooner so that I can come and testify.

Patiently waiting for helpful tips (I’ve ordered 2 GCMS and I send about 2 emails a day to the Accra office). Thank you.

I think the letter is clear. And it is good as your application is still in the early stage.

I think you can also add that you erroneously/mistakenly forgot to include it in your personal history.

Phlunter01:
Oya oh I don enter am with all this My many side hustles....Advice needed oh. I have submitted my application (AOR - Nov 2, 2018)

Dear Sir/Madam,
Letter of Explanation for Personal History (Additional information)

While I work with BYCT Bank plc as stated in my employment history (December 2012 till date), I have been a part time Agricultural Consultant with GXYZ Farms since August 2012. The farm is a mixed farming business with its major farm settlements in Ogun state Nigeria, I carry out research, render advisory and training services as well as evaluations for the farm from time to time whenever it is required
This was born out of my passion for Agriculture and my degree in Agricultural Economics and Extension. I also have a small mocktails business where I cater for small parties on the weekends when I get orders this is called DETHK Cocktails and it is owned by me and registered as a business name though I have not done much with it. I also have an unregistered Papercraft hobby name REGEG Crafts and I do this freelance for friends and family .
I thought it important to mention all these as they form part of the activities I have engaged in within the last 10 years and I am aware that it is important to mention all activities engaged during this period.
Though this activities/engagements do not form part of the basis by which I am qualified for the Express Entry program, I do not wish to withhold any information from the CIC hence this Letter of Explanation.

Yes, yes, yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats! Go and shine! I'm sure once you get your COPR, you are gone!

aworldcitizen:
Praise to the Lord the Almighty the king of creation!
Gather round people, it's PPR!

Below is my timeline
Decision to travel August 2017.
Family of 5
Visa office: initially London, moved to kyiv in August.
Thank you all for all the love and support.

Off to take my pictures and submit tomorrow.

This year has been so challenging. hubby and I lost our jobs, all our money tied at POF, we were feeding from Hand to mouth and struggled to pay school fees. Infact this September, we had to change their schools to a very cheap school.

God bless you all.

WES never made it clear. But some folks assume it has to do with date of birth issues on transcript from school.

jelmusboy:
If I may ask, what's the essence of evaluating SSCE? Is it to know if you attended secondary school or for something else? What's the evaluation outcome for SSCE

For Q2, I don't know if the fact you didn't make all your papers once matters. But to avoid stories, you can use NECO, the process seems simple too, you can search the thread for the process.

For Q1, you can contact WES or maybe the licensing body.

jelmusboy:
Morning people.

I just realized that I will need WAEC/NECO if I need to upgrade my credentials to course-by-course for licensing purpose. Can I use WES USA course-by-course evaluation for this purpose in Canada?

I have both WAEC (Two sittings) and NECO (one sitting), which one should I evaluate because I don't know why SSCE is being requested for by WES?

I can easily get the WAEC sent to WES cos I have family members working there but not NECO.

I'm landing in Canada in few weeks' time and I want to get it sorted before I leave.

Kindly advise pls

2. Lagos
Migration Health Assessment Centre
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
No 1, Isaac John Street G.R.A. Ikeja – Lagos.
Tel: +234(0) 807 219 1112 /080 2226 4059/090 9215 6079.
E-Mail: iomlagosmedicalbooking@iom.int

bunmioluwa:
I called QLife a few minutes ago, they said their earliest appointment is 31st January 2019. I think IOM will then be a better alternative. Someone should please share IOM's mobile number. One of the numbers I found on CIC's website was picked by someone else who claimed it is a wrong number while the other number was not available. Thanks for helping .

my dear, I tire for the whole serere o. I sidon de look.

That's almost 3 months booking ahead at Qlife. Meanwhile at IOM, medicals are available at same-day booking.

Tojued:
25th Jan? I feel like booking down medicals earliest date for family of 7 just for the fun of it. Because I'm sure that's what people are doing now.

Won't be surprised if agents have also started taking up slots so they can resell for a fee.

pyruvateluv:
Please where can one learn French in Lagos? Any idea

Mamaroon:
Alliance Francaise in Yaba....Herbert Macaulay.

There is also a TEF thread on NL

TEF Thread

You can take either TEF or TCF now.

1. Pick up French
2. Get an extra certificate.
3. Sponsor your younger sibling to go first so he/she can give you 15pts.
4. Use your wife as PA if her points will be higher.

soho2911:
Hello Everyone,
Ive been Following Low Key ...But Water con pass garri...
Just Entered Pool(Sept) With 437.... Wondering if the thing will go Lower ?
Any Advice on the next step will be appreciated.

That's a powerful edge!

mariah203:
I dont think anyone is easier... I just hâte the delay associated with TEF... TCF is more like IELTS. You get to sée your result 15 days after taking the exam and u can rewrite every 30 days...