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Good Morning Gurus in the house!

Make una no vex abeg...please can someone help with this info.

My wife just got her IELTS result (March 7, 2020) and needs to update her EE profile. She doesn’t seem to know/ find the correct IELTS test certificate number. Her profile on britishcouncil.org has a reference number (11 or 13 so number) but it’s not the same format as the one in her previous result form/ certificate (18 entries I think).

Is there a way around this as she needs to update her profile ?

Not sure if British Council can provide us with the number before the test report form arrives, since it’s a computer-based test.

Thanks!

Topsmamen:
Lol. We already know.

@Topsmamen, Bro, please I need your help. Heard you’re familiar with PNP application process. I sent you a private message, please can you respond. Thx

bekayy:
Go to CIC's website. The letter must have number of hours worked for per week, job duties, annual remuneration . IT MUST HAVE FULL TIME OR PART TIME, company address which can be found if printed on the company's letterhead, must be signed. Mine was signed by HR.

You have to do your research. In the end you are responsible for your application. Go to justforcanada, Kubeir websites. CIC is your 1st port of call and then here. I am sure many of your answers would be answered.

No need for tax clearance. Don't do an overkill with your docx. Make it succinct so you don't get an additional docx request from your visa office.

READ READ READ.

Success

Thanks, my sister, for the guidance. Much appreciated!

bekayy:
where do you need help?

We need help to complete the "Proof of Employment" section. what are the acceptable documents apart from reference letter and tax clearance certificate ? Must the company be registered with CAC ? Is affidavit an acceptable document, supposing she wasn't issued any pay slips for the duration she has worked so far ? We are not familiar with this process at all. We can't afford to make any mistakes.

bekayy:
PEOPLE, FYI. ONLY THE REFERENCE LETTER IN CIC FORMAT IS ENOUGH AS IT IS MANDATORY FOR PROOF OF WORK.

I see people sweating over payslips plus extras here. You only need other docx if you can't get a proper reference letter.

Read CIC's website for your required documents.

My sister, abeg I need guidance on this. My wife received Sask ITA (electrical field) and needs to submit her application. Please can you assist ? I’m sorry, had to post it here...gurus here too can help.

gazu007:
what did u see exactly Becos Americans use month first then date....so 09 04 will be sept 4th I believe...

That’s correct, she’s been stamped in till Sept 4, 2018 per US date format.

Mamatukwas:
Guys please let's avoid staying long per 1 time visit oh. My mum and kids came in recently. Chicago.

She spent 5 and a half months with my step sister last Year but we didn't think it was an issue. Apparently it was. They took her to Sec inspection and asked her a lot of questions about what she was doing for that period and if she worked etc... checked her return ticket for this trip before letting her go but they kept asking about length of stay.

Thank God my Mum was able to answer truthfully for herself... But just incase let's not make our Mum's stay too long and then put them tru stress later.

We learn everyday. Regards.

Yes o we learn everyday. I had the same thinking too but after my experience @ Heathrow, I now think the 6months is just a standard duration they grant visitors and doesn’t mean you’re welcome to stay for 5months & 2weeks with the thinking “as long as I don’t exceed the 6months, I should be OK”

Mamatukwas:
@Kalelbinl she raises a very valid point. Long stay visitors make them very uncomfortable. They might think you peeps are planning to relocate... Also I hope your wife hasn't said anything over the phone/internet about settling in the US. A lot of calls are bugged too.

Hopefully you can sort this out easily. Best of luck.

I agree with you on the ‘long stay’ issue.
I’m still waiting for their response, having completed the complaint form.
I’ll keep the house updated as things unfold.
Thanks a lot guys!

zoemummy:
@kalelbinl My thoughts exactly. How long was she stamped in for? We are assuming 6 months or was it otherwise? & what duration did she state at the POE? Was she referred to secondary inspection at POE? Can she recall the conversation and can you post the transcript? The answer may be in the details.

Thanks for the feedback.
She was stamped in for 6months. She says it was very smooth @ the POE. She didn’t spend much time there and NO she wasn’t referred to secondary inspection. I was even worried because I kept tracking their flight, before I knew it, my sister-inlaw called that my wife was already downstairs with the taxi.
I’ll still find out more.
Thanks again.

cindermum:
Via Dropbox? Have u been to the US before for this to have been issued via Dropbox? If yes, then when did u renew the visa ? Was she pregnant at the time u both submitted for renewal? How long did u say u wouldd b away for in the form you both filled? How long did she eventually state she would be there for at the port of entry because 5months is quite a long time.

Yes her visa was renewed via dropbox. As I said, it was a family visa (dad, mum & 2# siblings) completed using her profile as she still bears her maiden name. Previous visas issued in 2012 when they attended my sister-inlaw’s wedding.
Yes she was already pregnant when she completed the dropbox process and as you know, there is no option to state that and were not ready to go the mediacal visa route. We eventually notified the embassies of our plans and got feedback. I think the duration stated in the ds160 was about 3weeks.
My visa was issued in 2016 and this was the first time I tried to travel to the US as I have been very busy with work which is relatively comfortable BTW. Intention was to atleast use the visa once before it expires, let it not be they issued a visa and I refused to use it.
What do you think?
Thanks for the responses so far.
I’m still waiting for response from DHS.

ogemele:
How long did she tell them she was spending at the poe. Oct 2017 to now is abt 5mths.

I’m not sure...my wife seems not to recall the conversation on the day. According to her it was smooth, she spent few seconds there.
I agree with you that Oct 2017 till now is a long time, this may have contributed partly...

Ramj:
Hello Fam

Ramj Junior was born on Sunday. He came in weighing 8pounds 14ounces (about 4kg)

Ramj Mrs doing well and recuperating well from the eventual CS.

I give all Glory to God for it all.

Special shout out to @MsAdesina, @Mamatwukas, @Mom2015. Big hug from my family. From my heart I say that thank you.


Details will come later..... first time dad things.

On our way home now from the hospital.

God bless everyone on this thread and to those on the way of delivery, Safe delivery in Jesus name.

Je m'appelle Ramj

Congratulations!

dere5:
Hmmm Na wah o!
Your name must have been flagged by homeland security,for whatever reasons I can't fathom at the moment.
Was your wife asked if she was pregnant when she applied for the visa?
I think you are on the right track in trying to get answers.
At times these people make mistakes too. I've heard of someone who was sent back as a result of a mistaken Identity,so if you've checked yourself and can't truly find any reason for this,then I'll advise you follow it up to a logical conclusion. Best of luck

Family/ group visa (B1/B2) was issued via dropbox.
We notified both embassies (Abuja & Lagos) before she travelled in Oct 2017.

Reine22:
Hope the binl in your name isn’t short for bin laden. How long was your wife stamped in for? You weren’t even allowed onto US soil. Most people are bounced at the CBP desk. Ask your wife what she was told at POE.

No, we’re christians. She was stamped in for 6months with no issues @ POE.

Hello Gurus in the house, I must thank you all for all the good work...this thread has helped thousands! Thanks again.
Please I need advice to resolve issues surrounding below experience:
*Please bear with me I'm not too sure if this is the right thread to post this*
My wife on a B1/B2 visa had her baby in the US in December 2017 and we made sure to clear all the medical bills (zero balance). Before she traveled, we wrote the US embassy in ABJ to notify them of our intent of which they responded that it was OK to have a baby on that class of visa as long as we can cover the bills.
Fast forward, just last week, I landed Heathrow to connect a flight to JFK New York. At the airline desk, a gentleman, probably an airport official or immigration officer (not sure who he was working for) approached me and asked directly "Your wife just had a baby not too long ago in the US, YES or NO?" I answered YES that I was infact on my way to the US to bring them back...that I was only staying for 9days (showed him my return ticket). He asked me to wait and got on the phone then came back to me after ~10mins and told me unfortunately I would not be allowed to board the aircraft to JFK, that that's the directive from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and that my VISA has been cancelled . When I asked why? He said I should direct my question to the US embassy in my country.
So my brothers & sisters, that is how I was put on the next flight back to Lagos (had to wait for 4hours).
I arrived Nigeria the next day and called the ABJ embassy, I was redirected to Lagos embassy...the lady that I spoke with apologized for any inconveniences caused and asked me to send a mail to LagosNIV and copy the ABJ address too stating what actually happened.
Lagos responded with a directive to contact DHS TRIP, that they alone can resolve this issue.
I have filled out a complaint form on the website and have been waiting for their response.
Is there any other thing thing I can do?
What does this really mean? cos up till now e still be like Nigerian film to me.

Gurus in the house, abeg over to you.

Many thanks in advance.