ladylco:


........happens when people dont practice what they preach, so they resolve to aggressive confrontations/accusations/abuse as a defence mechanism.

Gbam

Beautyaddy:
I still remain on my stand:


"The Bitter Truth Will Always Hurt"...and that is why you'll always see those people who can't handle the bitter truth result into attacks and insults because they are so low and ashamed of themselves.

Unfortunately, your stand is baseless. Now you know where you stand

Jennypharb1:
See me see God.

IELTS result finally out

L8.5/R8.0/W7.5/S8.0 Overall 8.0

Can you please share how you prepared for your writing?

Anie007:
Hi, I'm 20 a year old fashion designer/tailor(i sew and sell clothes)
i'm also a 100 level student in a government Uni, i don't have a fat or regular income bank statement.

I'm invited to the US by a friend (he's from Jamaica but works in Cayman Islands, currently he's in US)
after staying few weeks in the US we'll be traveling to Cayman Islands (he is working in the US currently, he's a chef and that's what he does in Cayman Islands too)

Note: I wish to apply for visa by July and i have not traveled out of Nigeria before!!!

He's the one paying (sending me money) for everything (my visa, flight ticket and accommodation)

I need help
1: what should be the contents of the invitation letter and how should it be written and sent to me here in Nigeria?

The letter is not necessary

2: when asked what i want to go there for, what should be my genuine reply (note the above stated information are all true)

Holiday/ vacation


3: What should i do or start doing before then to increase my chances of getting my visa approved?

You need a good tie to Nigeria

i have gone through previous posts, but I'm still not ok with them

cc: seyewest,Twoods
please help me thanks

Before they answer you, see my response in blue, you can try your luck but be truthful

Ethelia:
So I'm asking out of sheer curiosity and not to mock him or form oversabi or anything, but why do people recommend Jay in the first place? I read here that he had a 6.5 when he had his own test (later upgraded to 7.5). That doesn't sound like the result of someone who should be giving out writing tips to others......

Just thinking out loud sha.....

I also used his method and scored 7 but I actually needed a 7.5 maybe we need to also study the 9 different essay types to see if things will change. This will be my focus next time when am doing the exam

travelland:
The things I am reading on this thread are quite funny, when someone says "Corruption is fighting back" and tag certain names as not being corrupt and others are referred to as corrupt because we ask that people should correct without insulting others it makes you seem like a clown.

That said, members of the house continue to ask questions hopefully people will respond without insulting. You don't deserve to be spoken to in any ridiculous manner just because someone feels he's in a better position than you.

As for interviews one thing I know is honesty and boldness matters.When they use lie detectors during criminal investigations, if a person lies, there's often a change in heartbeat. This can show through physical signs too. The VO, is trained and watching out for signs like these.

Travel history matters, relevance of your trip is key too, marital status shouldn't matter but it does because it forms part of your ties to your homeland, age is also a factor for singles but as long as you can establish enough ties then you are good to go regardless

I totally agree with you on this, I don't comment much but I have held this position since season 1 of the thread, I chip it in once in while but hey its a faceless forum so people have the liberty and right to their opinion but to be insulted, am never going to go for that. In case you don't know or you are new to this thread, PLEASE don't make an INNOCENT mistake in your visa journey and come to this thread looking for explanation o! you might be found guilty until proven innocent (unfortunately there will be no room to prove your innocence).

seyewest:


The truth is this thread is about POE experience.... We can choose to look the other way about the issues arising from Nigerian crossing over to Canada but that will be at a disadvantage for innocent people and readers of this thread.

If truly those visa were revoked I think it has to do with the info provided for visa renewal.

And the bold is exactly my point, how do we also know that innocent people are not being affected? I think shedding light holistically on it will benefit readers of this thread.

nattybanta:


I don't also think U understood Seyewest's post, Please read His post again.

I hope you also took time to check the link I refereed to, most of the people there are drop box applicants which means they are not first time travelers. Anyway never mind every one with his/her opinion. I only thought we should educate ourselves properly about ALL POE issues since thats what the thread is about

seyewest:


Good of you for sharing your POE experience and it is needed at this time to calm some people but what you don't understand is that most travelers from Nigeria subjected to extra scrutiny are mostly first time travelers to U.S and also not everyone of them.

I dont think so, please check the link I posted above

We are quick to drag ourselves down, even the Nigerian jersey that people love, its the same Nigerians that are saying its bad we dont want fashion we need to win. Like that will solve any problem.

jamesgordon:
With all I’m reading here. I thank my God I was allowed entry into the states.

It’s well I feel for those affected.

Pls when was this and did go in through New York?

Now this is interesting

https://www.nairaland.com/4537976/drop-box-visa-applicants-say

Newmum0615:
The bolded is not entirely true sha. I always used the sample answer sheet during practice. I and hubby, and we never used extra sheets. We both got a 7.5 in writing. That some people used extra sheets does not mean they are always writing what makes sense. I knew from constant practice that I always wrote between 270 to 290 words. I never used extra sheet. It's not a deciding factor. I had time to count my words during the test and it was 286. No extra sheet.
@LeakPlug, try and give yourself extra time during practice to count your words. If you do that constantly, you'd soon know when you have gotten to at least a 250. Your handwriting cannot change in size overnight naa. At least, it worked for me. If you are sure you got to 250, ask for a remark.

Now that we all are dropping valuable tips on this writing problem, I hope we all know how to do word count in IELTS essay? I counted both part one and two to be sure I made the word count without using an extra sheet. I hope say nobody de count the words one after the other o?

yeyerolling:
its obvious self.
1- same sex marriage application would lead to arrest and 14 years
2- how did the family get to know of the so called application
3-where did she apply lol

I dont want to even derail the thread, but to brazenly apply at the registry knowing the implication? something is fishy

OmoBendel24:
The crux of this whole discourse is that first time travelers (Nigerians) to the US on B1/B2 visas should up their consciousness of matters at hand currently if they intend using JFK as their POE, the stakes will be very likely higher for them particularly....

We need to even be sure that the people sent back from MMIA are first time travelers, I have not used the renewal visa I did in September last year I just hope it wont be a problem as I also chose NY.

seyewest:
This is what people are missing about New York POE and the asylum seeker going to Canada.
New York is quite close to the border of Canada and most Nigerian prefer using New York as their POE because the ticket is generally cheap but unfortunately most Nigerians trying to cross the border into Canada came into U.S through New York so most time if you fill Texas in your form and you entered through New York you will be flagged which means intense scrutiny at JFK POE or your visa will be revoked before you leave Nigeria.
As for those seeking asylum some of them are already resident in U.S maybe for 1 month to 2yrs or more. Most of them decided to move to Canada because of President Trump immigration policy.
My final advice is that don't be caught in the cross fire. Fly to the nearest international airport to your destination and be armed with everything you will need to defend yourself.

It is because of these people that minister Hussein came to Nigeria to get the government's commitment to issuing travel documents to them when removal time comes. Most of them dont have travel documents.

happytbaby:
Actually, these are people that are detailed, they would not have known that some other people were planning to hoodwink IRCC. Also, the pension custodians routinely put that in the letter they issue to back up the claim to pension funds.

IBTC actually told me they put it on request but now that IRCC knows what is obtainable I doubt the whole thing will work, Please can some one volunteer to be the scapegoat? (runs and hide )

Canadatlast:


Have they changed the rule? I was at the Canadian embassy some time ago to verify this and was told everything will count.

Please by who?

The guy that sent a mail to Australia has done something very good, the fact remains that we are being ripped off, also that they don't believe BC charges 15K for remark is a red flag that something is just not right. Someone is out to capitalize on our desperation to Ace this exam.

mamacajah:


Okay, understood.

But you missed the first point...the funding for studies is only paid once you have secured a study visa and opened an account, in some cases, I believe you won't have access to the money until you arrive in canada...please read up more on the study thread to get a clearer picture..

for EE application, the POF you show must be readily available and accessable, either cash in your account, Treasury bills, mutual funds, etc. It cannot be tied down to some conditions...check the cic website on this..

I know the hustle for POF is tough, but we will all conquer in the end....DV 2018/2019 will see most of us here now in canny land...as our seniors of 2016/2017 have already moved over, so will we..

CRS is the tougher right now, because its not in the applicants hand at all and its seems some Donald Trump has started whispering to Justin to make the thing adder this year. Last year POF was the major issue but this year CRS has taken over.

seyewest:


Come on how can you say that what does he have to gain by lying here.... Bro take am easy even though he's lying at least someone will learn from the story.

You quoted the wrong post

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@Neljiggy

Did you actually do all that? I mean am weak bros, even when I got to my hotel in New York and saw a big Nigeria carnival going on down the street, I went to join them yet I refused to mingle or talk to anyone as I was still being careful anyway. we learn everyday sha

IamAlexander:
Good morning house.

Please i need your help on the issue below as its very urgent.

To cut to the chase, I finally got LAA from Manitoba to apply for province nomination. However, in my expression of interest form I had indicated that I have a close relative in Manitoba and not friend. So, when i was filling the LAA form i selected friend as my connection to the province which the system rejected because it is not the same with what i filled (close relative) in the expression of interest form.

I have spoken to my friend over there in Canada to know if I can say in the form that we are close relative but he said no because of the document the province will demand for to proof that we are truly close relative.

Now house, is it true that they will demand for document connecting the two of us? Also, What type of document will they request for?

He said the only option I have is to decline the LAA and apply for another expression of interest again- which is a no-no for me! I have waited this long to be invited to apply and CANNOT afford to forgo it.

Kindly assist.

You will reject it

Do you know you have to choose to settle in the same city as your "close relative"?

I dug my hands into this and what I found out was beyond me (People actually engage in POF size transactions to establish "close relative" ). I jejely stayed in their pool waiting for their cut off to come down just like am waiting for CRS to come down.

Bro reject it

They must do anther one on Wednesday or else........

Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of March 20, 2018
CRS Score Range Number of Candidates
601-1200 119
451-600 1,276
401-450 25,354
441-450 1,740
431-440 6,253
421-430 5,120
411-420 5,814
401-410 6,427
351-400 31,603
391-400 5,584
381-390 6,548
371-380 6,628
361-370 6,426
351-360 6,417
301-350 18,847
0-300 3,289
Total 80,488

Tojued:


What! On a Monday? I hate this unpredictability.

At least the score has dropped.

Congrats to all who'll receive ITA from this round.

When I see am for India whattsapp group I think say na lie until I enter CIC see am there

Results: Rounds of invitations
Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system – March 26, 2018

No program specified

See full text of Ministerial Instruction

Number of invitations issued: 3,000Footnote *Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,000th or above

Date and time of round: March 26, 2018 at 12:00:18 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 446

Tie-breaking rule: February 23, 2018 at 08:06:19 UTC