MumofTwins2017:
Hello. That’s great. We have been able to book an Airbnb. Did you book an Airbnb or you found a place for rent?

I rented an apartment.

MumofTwins2017:
Ontario, Mississauga to be precise.

Hi, I (with my family) am moving to Mississauga on sunday, have you found a place yet?

CornOak:


Do you attend The Lord's Chosen Ministry?

Congratulations by the way.

Thank you

hillony:

Congrats to you and yours. I am really happy for you. Go and flourish in your new land. It has finally ended in praise.

Thank you Pharm!

chanceux:
Sure, it's fine. I was hoping if you could help with the materials for the exam. Congratulations once more on your PPR, I pray it favours us soon.

Amen, thank you.

COPR2020:


Oya goan share the gist in the oza room
Big congratulations

Thanks, I did that already.

deTimo:


Congrats. Have you landed now?

No, I just got PPR yesterday.

@chanceux I was unable to reply your private message.

kemkem30:


May the Land favour you, this post really touched me. I cant wait for Canada to choose me, as i have chosen Canada already for my family!

I finally got chosen after 325 days!

bankyh1905:
Congratulations to you and your family on this feat. Welcome to the PR family. You took many turns on your journey to achieving the goal. "Indeed, with hardship [will be] ease". Given that we missed out on your timeline in a listing and more digestible format, you score 5.5/10. Go forth and prosper in our new home.

interesting score , thanks for calling my attention to the missing listing.

Alhamdulillah, Alhamdulillah, Alhamdulillah robbil alamin (All praise be to Almighty Allah)
It’s a rather long one, I have been at it for a while!!!

Timeline

ITA: Nov 28 2018
AOR: Jan 26 2019
Biometrics: March 08 2019
Remedicals: October 01 2019
GU: October 15 2019 (eligibility passed)
Remedicals passed: 0ctober 25 2019
GU: December 12 2019 (security passed, application approved)
PPR: December 17 2019 (Dated December 16 2019)[/b]

I started writing this story today the 29th March 2019, because I am really hopeful for PPR this March (lmao, I obviously did not know what is going on)
Anyway Alhamdulillah, it is finally here; I heard about express entry in 2017, from my friend who has been a Canada PR for over 3 years now.
IELTS: I immediately registered for IELTS, I did not even bother to find out about the minimum score and the importance of scoring 8777. I just dived headlong into it because I had done academic IELTS before and I was feeling quite confident. Alhamdulillah, it went well, I scored 8.5,8.5,7,7.5 (LRWS) in my only attempt. This was in April 2017.

ECA; As a pharmacist, I went for PEBC and I decided to attempt the first exam since I was sure I was moving soon (dreamer right?). Anyway, it took about 4 months in total, including the time it took to get the documents. I passed the first exam by the way.

ITA: I dived into the pool with a score of 431, feeling confident considering there was 413 draw ( I think) around that time. I got Ontario nomination, I let it expire because I was confident of ITA soon. ITA refused to come o. I waited and waited. Infact, the first draw after I entered the pool was 433. It seemed what went up was never coming down.

Hubby’s ECA/IELTS: March came I lost 5 points (birthday). I was now below 430, meanwhile, draw did not go below 440. I called my husband I said ‘oga come and go and do IELTS’, he agreed. Then he was with me in the UK but he was to write in Nigeria. My husband publishes/writes for a living so he was so sure that ahn ahn is it not English, don’t disturb me jare. Omo only writing and speaking were good, let's just say his IELTS score did not help us as much as I expected. We were now at 438, and un-accompanying we were at 459, but I did not want him to have to wait so long to see us.
Anyway, we decided to evaluate his PhD which took a further 3-4 months to come through, we were now finally at 448. I was confident of the next draw, next draw came, the score was 449. I said ah, na wa for this ITA o. At this point what was left was for me to rewrite IELTS and attempt to score higher. That was not necessary because the November 28th draw finally brought ITA our way.

POST ITA: we had scheduled medicals for London because I was so sure of the previous draw. When I did not get ITA, I canceled the appointment and just waited. By then my hubby was back in Nigeria again so he had to do his medicals in Nigeria. Anyway, the documentation took a while but I finally submitted on the 26th of January 2019.

POST AOR: This was the most frustrating part of the journey. The endless wait. I saw PPR stories of people that did not even have ITA by the time I was submitting. I prayed hard in Ramadan, I fasted but PPR did not come. I dreamt about it but it still did not come. I then dreamt once more that God was keeping me from something but that I would eventually get my wish and be happy. I held on to this. There is a verse of the Quran; that says ‘and Allah will give you and you will be glad’. This consoled. I was frustrated but I held on. I found out in July that my application was undergoing additional verifications.

The MPS: I wrote Ralph; eligibility not started. I wrote Erin; eligibility not started. Then a sister told me to reply Erin and make a passionate appeal. Then he found out that there was an area that required review (which we did not see in the GCMS notes). I quickly acted on this and got remedical request on the 1st of October.

Ghost update: I got a ghost update the day after sending the documents to explain the area requiring review. Only to see remedicals when I still had over 2 months to medical expiry. I jumped into action again. I emailed CPC Ottawa, I raised CSE. I called to book an appointment and was told I was too early for a remedical that I should tell CIC. I merged all my family medical information sheets together and sent via CSE. I told them to only give me 3 weeks to land in Canada, just don’t ask for a remedical, I also sent this to my guardian angel Erin. He replied and said request forwarded ( I smiled).
On the 15th I was eventually able to do my medicals again. I accepted my fate. In the evening of the 15th, I checked my application and saw another ghost update. I was beginning to wonder what it meant. Has ircc accepted my plea. On the 24th the hospital sent my medicals and on the 25th I passed.

Post Remedicals: Normally people get PPR within 24 – 48 hours after remedical passed so I had high hopes. I started looking at boxes and jackets. I started checking out houses to rent in my province of choice. Hmm Story Story, IRCC still wanted to hold on to my application. 10 days after passing remedicals and after having my hoped dashed every morning. I raised yet another webform and heard security not started. Sigh.
I knew my wait and watch was not over. I had to reset my mood. I found ways to distract myself. I stopped logging into the application.

PPR; I got a second ghost update on the 12th of December a few days after I received a response to one of my weekly CSE. I called and was told everything passed and application approved (on Friday the 13th).
10 months and 2 agonizing weeks post-AOR, 7 weeks after second medicals passed I woke up to PPR I am speechless. I am happy: I am hopeful. I have prayed about this journey. I asked Canada to choose me. I also asked that this journey be a fresh start and be a fruitful one for my family. To everyone still on the journey, pre ITA, post AOR just hold onto whatever you believe in and know that the moment will come!
All the best!
(please pardon my errors)

dynamitee:
Please, question for the house... anyone applying via express entry from the UK or Europe

i currently reside in the UK and of course, i am applying from the UK ( i am not a British citizen though). Do you have any specific questions?

Maples779:
My first view of the land I chose, the land that chose me and the land I will gift to my children. Landing gist coming soon

May the Land favour you, this post really touched me. I cant wait for Canada to choose me, as i have chosen Canada already for my family!

Kemzyebony:
It’s PPR / COPR ☺️����

Our 2 years Immigration story ( Long post Alert)

Ielts - Nov 11, 2017
Wes started - October 6, 2017
Wes completed - March 6, 2018
Entered pool - March 24
ITA - May 23, 2018
AOR - July 1st, 2018
Medicals Passed & IP1 - July 17,2018
Ordered 1st Gcms notes - September 8th, never came till November 23rd
Informed CIC of marriage- September 11th,2018
Sent a reminder - September 20th, 2018
ADR request - September 20th, 2018, some-hours after sending reminder
Submitted ADR - September 29th,2018
Sent reminder - October 5th,2018
Spouse UCI updated - October 11th, 2018
Sent mail to Ralph - October 23rd, 2018
IP2 - October 26th, that’s when I saw it
File transferred from Ottawa to Accra - October 26th, according to 2nd gcms notes
Interview request - Jan 14,2019
Interview date - Jan 28, 2019
PPR - Jan 29,2019
Passport Submission - Jan 30,2019
Application Approved on cic account - Feb 15,2019
COPR - pickup - Feb 19, 2019

Alhamdulillah robbil alamin, the gist was really sweet to read. Happy for you and 'baby'

Tayodudu:
Hi all,

Pls, I have a few questions.

First, one of my job experiences which i got points for clashes with my full-time master's program. I got the full-time job as an Editor when i was writing my dissertation. My dissertation i did via emails, and occasional meetings with my supervisor during weekends and public holidays. How would i need to explain this to CIC?

Second, i moved some monies from my salary account to my POF account (650k but in trenches not higher than 150k all in a day). Though this doesn't count towards my POF as i got that in gift deed. Would this raise any questions?

I am currently claiming work experience of 6 years in Nigeria, 4 out of which i spent studying in the UK. I submitted payslips and bank statement covering this period of course. I also added a few lines on it in my LOE. I am still post AOR though.....

All we are saying.....more PPR!!! Congratulations everyone. We yearn for more!

ottawasenators:
link below to January AOR

https://chat(dot)whatsapp(dot)com/I25H3LPd9L23EYca8SOKsl

Just replace (dot) with .

regards

Please can you check the link, it's not working

Swansy10:
Hello house, I’m in a pickle right now. I got ITA Dec 19th and my 60 days would expire on Monday. I have all my documents except one PCC that I have not been able to get and I don’t think I would get it before Monday. The only reasonable option in my opinion now is to decline the invitation, go back to the pool and get the next ITA as CRS is 453. But I don’t know why my head is telling me to submit and raise a Csr in 2 weeks and add the PCC as it’s should be ready by then. What do you guys think?

@Ifeoma77
@joo
@all seniors

You should be able to submit with proof that you have initiated the process of obtaining the PCC and then raise CSE later.

captainhoo:
HELP HELP!!!!!!

For those that have applied for UK PCC, how did you pay. I have tried to pay but keeps declining the pay. i have tried Gtb, satander and barclays card, all declined.

I paid with my NATWEST card, is your billing address correct?

Eraytee:
Please anyone with information as regards my question? biko make una help my lil sis abeg

PEBC (The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada) is for pharmacists and Pharmacy technicians alone, except there is another PEBC.

captainhoo:

How can I do this considering that the website says to upload proof of address. UK address that I will use will not bear my name. this has been the challenge as my address here in naija is not really an address, the sort of address where you have to describe the area, no established house or street name

Add the address for delivery only, it does not have to bear your name.

captainhoo:

Hi, How many days did it take for posting to you. I know it takes about 5 to 10 working days to process ( according to the website)

if you are in a hurry, post to a uk address and get it scanned to you.

sinie:
Good morning all

Pls is there anyone here who prepared for PEBC EE from Nigeria? I need tips on good online courses and materials.

Hi,

sinie:
Good morning all

Pls is there anyone here who prepared for PEBC EE from Nigeria? I need tips on good online courses and materials.

Hi,

Barryston:
ALHAMDULILAH ROBBIL ALAAMIN!!!!!!!!!!!

Ma shaa Allah!!! See speed o!!!

diamondextra:
Hey guys, just thought to update the house though i'm not so frequent here. Been married for close to two years and i've been trying to join my spouse who has been in canada for almost 5 years. So after two previous TRV refusals, we finally got ppr mail. Aor was in feb, 2018 (A whole year). ITA was received dec 2017. I've been speechless and expressionless since we got the mail. I've been drained emotionally. I'm just really grateful to God and very optimistic about what lies ahead. For as many that are still waiting, delay is not denial, it will come.
VO: Ottawa

Wow! Congratulations!

overcomer296:

2) the letter of indebtedness did not contain the following;
- account number
- the date the account was opened
- the current balance of the account
- the average balance for the past six month

Are the document as they are sufficient? What should I do?

Do you mean letter of reference?
Letter of INDEBTEDNESS means you are owing the bank. Pls check well

This is what zenith called it and i do not owe them. i changed it to non indebtedness in my email to them and they replied with 'indebtedness. maybe it is just a standard name!

Lastruct:
Yhaaaaaaaaaay
It’s PPR GUYSSSSSSSSSS
Alhamdulilah...so I will also get this almighty PPR..
Thank God for me everyone...I just got the mail.
Will come back with my full gist later. One my way to work ��

Alhamdulillah!

etrange:
The thread is unnecessarily boring tonight!

Let me guess, y'all are afraid to ask your questions. Nobody wants to be embarrassed by our Ogas!

PM them to me, let me ask. I've lost my shame....

i kuku like you, abere ona o ki n sina

conebeam:


Pls how can she provide evidence of ongoing relationship
Thanks.

My spouse and i don't live together all the time. from this ADR, the ideas i have right now are:
1. print out of skype/whatsapp/facetime calls we make
2. evidence of regular bank transfer from his account
3. entry/exit stamps

these are just things i would now add to my application with an LOE. I am also hoping to learn from responses.

youseuph:
Any pharmacist in the house please? I intend landing in Winnipeg in April and I plan to write the PEBC EE in May. I need materials as well as information about pharmacy practice in Winnipeg.

I can help with the materials part of your question.

wasseynewest:
Hurray!!!!! ITA is here!!!! CRS finally drops to 439!!!! Congrats to many of us!!!!

wow congrats!!!!!!!!