aestake:

Let them do the medicals before sending off their passports.

Ok Thank you so much. How many days interval after the medical can they send off their passports for stamping? Their medical is on Tuesday, can they sent it Friday.

kennyjoy:
Finally!!! SOWP for my wife and VV for my daughter. (IRCC didn't send medical request, both didn't do Upfront medical either).

I'm inside class will share my timeline later today.

Please can they submit their passport without medical, though their medical exam was schedule this coming Tuesday.

God be praised!!! Finally, I can't wait to meet my daughter. I arrived in Canada in April 2022, when my wife was three months pregnant. I applied for a visitor visa for her in May 2022 so she can visit me and possibly apply for a work permit inside Canada later. The VV was not processed by IRCC until she gave birth. I sent several webforms and emails, but nothing was received. Then we decided to submit SOWP & VV

VV Application: May 31, 2022.
SOWP & VV for my daughter Application: Jan 7, 2023.
Biometric: she's as already done that for VV in 2022.
Eligibility Started: March 3, 2023 ( I notice a Ghost update)
PPR: March 10, 2023
Medical to be done this week.

So, on February 28, I sent IRCC a lengthy emotional email. I informed them that I am a new father and that I have not seen my daughter since she was born. I attached the screenshots of video calls with my daughter & my wife, pictures of them together, my BC service card, & school ID. I got an email from IRCC started that they got everything I sent, and pleaded I should stop sending them email. Also, On March 7, I sent email and webform, attached my enrolment letter, LOA, winter tuition payment because someone mention it here, and I forgot to have include it in my application.

Documents submitted:
Letter of intent declaration, and dual intent, well written by Justmellow of Gcmswriters.
My study permit
SIN
Visa page
School ID card
Service card
Driver licence
Summer & fall official transcript
Marriage certificate
Pic of trad & court wedding
Pic of my wife's pregnancy shoot
Pic of my daughter at 3 months
Our Business certificate & registration
Our landed & house property certificate’s
Valuation certificate
My wife IELTS
My wife's Academic certificate
Recommendation letters
My daughter immunization card
Our Birth Certificate
Our NIN

Big shoutout to everyone right here. The wait is not easy but God did it. To everyone waiting, good news soonest.

Finally!!! SOWP for my wife VV for my daughter. (IRCC didn't send medical request, both didn't do Upfront medical either).

I'm inside class will share my timeline later today.

Please can they submit their passport without medical, though their medical exam was schedule this coming Tuesday.

HEADYWORLD:


Those are the 2 important documents to attach to your application and you left them out.

You should reapply or apply for reconsideration by sending the documents with a letter

Omo! I didn't include my LOA or Enrolment letter to my wife SOWP. I only submits my Summer & Fall semester Official transcript academic of record, and also my winter tuition payment receipts.
Let me go submit webform asap.

Thanks

OkukuOne:
Dear All,

If really the allowable MB size is 4MB, how then are people able to add Credentials, pictures, Car docs, landed docs, marriage certificates, etc...

I also know you can reduce the size of your .pdf documents. How do you reduce the size of more than 42MB to 4MB?

on a lighter note, nor be juju be that?

abeg someone should help a brother.

42MB lol....
Firstly, I will advise you to drop down any docs that you know is not necessary, because, there's no way you will compress 42MB and get 4MB unless you want your docs to be illegible which is not good.

• Don't use phone scanner to scan your docs , they always contain larger size(MB).
• If you are still in Nigeria go to any business centre that use larger scanner machine, the output of pdf file will is always small with these machine, and you can still compress again at ilovepdf.com.

Lastly, here is another trick if you use iPhone, snap those docs as normal picture, make use they are all clear and legible, crop it to get a clearer view, then saved it. Transfer all the docs to your computer, is going to come as JPg, then use ilovepdf.com to convert JPG to PDF. You will definitely get a small size, clear and legible docs.
I hope this help.

diizzy968:
This was like a flash for me. Thanks to Jehovah....PPR for my wife

Congratulations. IRCC I'm waiting too. I don miss my family.

bellz23:
Hello everyone
please In a situation a person international passport that was used for the application is missing and the person has done a new international passport. Do you have to inform IRCC. what do you suggest ? please anyone with an idea

Yes, send it as webform to Nairobi, Lagos, Abuja, London.

Oldfashioned145:
Hello fam

TO USE FORM A PAYMENT Via flywire

Do I select international bank transfer in CAD or In USD

Pls guys its urgent

Thanks

USD

Toceen2022:
PPR don drop o

SOWP and VV for my 1 year old daughter.

Application submitted - Dec 23, 2022
Upfront medical - Oct 1, 2022
Biometric - Jan 3, 2023
Medical updated for spouse - Jan 23, 2023
Medical updated for daughter - Feb 8, 2023
BVL and PPR - March 1, 2023

I left Nigeria August 18, 2022, but I didn't apply for my family because my daughter's passport was not out yet, so I decided to finish 1st semester because submitting their application. On February 14, 2023 - the day my daughter turned 1, I sent a very emotional mail to all IRCC emails I know and also raised a webform Nairobi, Lagos and Abuja. Some responded with normal generic mail. 3 days ago I got a personalized email from IRCC saying that my application is still within the processing time and encouraged me to keep checking the processing time - which is 52 weeks, so I thought they are not working on the application and booked a ticket to Naija for next week. Seeing PPR this morning is still a surprise.

I thank Jehovah God everything worked out well.

Please guys, I don't know how to send family passport to VFS, any help or reference to previous post about it would be greatly appreciated.

Congratulations bro, make IRCC attend to my SOWP too. The waiting is something else.

MotolaniBolaji:
Hello everyone,

Thanks for taking out time to help others by sharing your knowledge and experiences.


Please is there any group or threads for the province of British Columbia or Vancouver in particular?


I will be moving to Vancouver sometime in April and will like to learn about the housing situation, living cost, transportation etc from those who have lived there or are currently living there.

I don't know if you have found a group, You can pm me so I can send you a link.

Newww1:
Alhamdullahi

PPR has come ooo

If you are waiting just know God is coming through as I really do understand I tough the wait is.

Visit visa Submitted in April till date no response
SOWP 10 Nov
Upfront medicals updated in Dec
Emails like 30
Webforms like 20

Plenty emails engaging MP left right and center
When we entered Feb no update I started sending mails everyday to Nairobi everyday except weekends.

PPR came in 21 FEB


God will do it for all of us

Congratulations

Kranjar:
Hi guys, thumbs up for the support rendered on this platform. Please I need information on how I can get the property valuation document as I intend to apply for the sowp later in the year. I reside in Anambra and so will appreciate the contact of a certified estate valuer especially from those that have submitted the valuation report. Thanks.

Send me an email, so I can link you.

tenderjunkie:
Please when filling the imm1294e form, as one going for a post-graduate certificate what do I fill for
My level of study will be?

College - certificate
or
College - Applied degree
or
College - Diploma

College - Certificate

tamsam19:
i'm so thankful for all the pointers on this page.

I have commenced the family application using IRCC portal (new portal). i have created a profile for myself. I did the ''add new member'' and When i tried to create a profile for my son, at the beginning, i select ''Visitor's Visa'' to visit a parent who is an international student.

About 4 questionnaires later, there's a space for ''Letter of invitation'' i don't have that. No one is inviting my son to stay. i honestly don't know how to answer this and so I'm stuck on the application.

Can anyone help please?

Thank you

You need to write Letter of Invitation in which you explain to the visa officer why you want your son to accompany you to Canada.

Restricted:

Why not download the form separately, fill and sign by both parties and upload with your other docs.

Please the family representative form, do I have to include my name, I'm making the SOWP application submission for my wife on her Gckey account, not mine.

Thanks

Profgordons:


Had similar issue with my daughter, don’t wait for the perfect picture, I had to use three different studios until one gave what would be somewhat acceptable, even that one she still opened her mouth but IRCC accepted it.

I've already upload it like that.

Thank you so much.

Hi everyone,

I notice the Gckeys doesn't have Proof of fund section for SOWP, Please what section should I upload my Bank statement, financial and personal assets.

Thanks guys.

olowoba2:


I don’t know whether we submitted the application but the study visa required a disgital photo and I used my phone camera.

You can use your phone camera once it is clear and you follow the requirements. Don’t waste money on photographers.

Great tips,

Thank you.

ShowYoung:


Yes, digital photo is needed if you are applying through GCkey.

You can use your phone to snap. The dimension needed is 35mm by 45mm or follow the instructions here thoroughly https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/temporary-resident-visa-application-photograph-specifications.html

Thank you ShowYoung,

My daughter would not comply when taking the digital photo, she was crying lol, and she kept opening her mouth while the photo instruction said mouth closed, and with neutral expression. What can I do in this process? Can I use the digital photo like that.

Hi Everyone, treat it as urgent!!!

Will my wife and daughter require a digital photo for the SOWP and Visit visas on Gckeys? My approved study permit, which I submitted through the New portal last year, didn't require a digital photo, and even a visit visa on the new portal didn't need to.

If YES, Pls any recommended Photo lab (Ikeja, Ikorodu axis).

OR, Can any photographer take a digital photo so far they follow the photo guideline?

amila20042001:
Thank you for this insight. What is the conversion rate for NGN CAD

As of today 580.19NGN - 1CAD

amila20042001:
For those already in Canada or with relevant information, please help me with this.
If I have naira in my account here in Nigeria, how can I exchange it for USD or CAD in Canada?

Use LemonadefinanceApp, once you get here the process is pretty easy. Alternatively, you can also apply for maintenance/Upkeep using form A which may take many weeks to be approved.

Good day everyone,

I submitted VV for my spouse in May, but have yet to receive a response; the last time I went to my MP office (MP inquired, and he stated that everything was completed and passed), but have yet to receive a request from IRCC. The reason I want my spouse to come on VV is to give birth. That must be the reason for the delay. Even if the VV was approved now, I don't need it again because my baby is already two months already. I'm about to submit Sowp and VV for my Baby.

So here are my questions & concerns,

I made a mistake on my spouse's Date of Birth when I submitted her VV. I accidentally typed 1991 instead of 1990. I found out about this three days after I applied, at first, I wanted to cancel the application, but they'd already sent me a Biometric instruction letter, so I didn't bother. I quickly raised the webform and emailed to address the issue, and I immediately ordered Gcmsnotes.

When the note arrived, I discovered that they had already reviewed my date of birth (New Value). BUT, I've been checking her biometrics status on the CIC website to see if it's been updated, but it always says not found when I enter her information with the correct DOB (1990), but when I enter the incorrect DOB (1991), it shows her status as Valid.

My people, Pls, what should I do? Should I let her go for another biometrics, OR keep sending an email to IRCC for the update, OR should I leave it that way?

Thanks in advance.

Seyicar:
Hello Guys,

My Study permit application got approved on Thursday.

I'm grateful to God, so excited and so happy.

I'm available to answer any questions as well as render assistance for new applicants.


Meanwhile, i'm reading through chats to know how to submit my passport to Vfs for stamping. I did Biometrics in Lagos, i was thinking i could submit in person.

The only assistance you can render for the new applicants right here is to post your timeline and documents submitted.

johnstan:


Lol Abeg throw small light into the house search of a thing, is it that difficult?
Any idea what the average cost is.

Well, the house search and cost depend your province, and luck also play it own role. I live in BC where rental is brutal. So, before you travel, start communicating with someone you know who lives in your school's province. There are also some communities on Facebook/IG where you can meet your 9ja fellow. If you have family or friends in your province who are willing to help you narrow down your house search + cost, that's a plus.

If you can't get any of this, before or when you arrive, you can book an AirBNB for two weeks and begin your house search (Facebook market place, Craigslist, etc.). Don't book AirBNB for 2/3 days. ooo, because you rarely get an immediate move in rent in Canada, the most common move in dates are the first or fifteenth of the month.

jaydave:
I guess people so keen to move long before their resumption don’t care about the living expenses, they have d confidence of disobeying d law and work under the table without enrollment … lol … no be everybody be rich kids for dis japa tinz oo, omo! Some ppl na loan and Dey gas go on time to begin to dey hustle for pay back … lol…. But disobeying the law isn’t a good idea for someone that would be looking forward to getting a PR after studies … make bad record no go haunt d person in future

I know right lol people wan move before resumption, but to be candid, you need to plan well, imagine arrived 3months before your resumption, you started balling, paying rent if at all you were lucky to get a room self, most stay at AirBNB which it’s lot of money, buying groceries, you will start eating foodstuffs you bring from 9ja ooo, foodstuffs that suppose to last you for atleast a semester or two EXCEPT you have a families/friends who is already here to settle you IN softly, even if at all they want to helped you, coz most friends and families will want you to pay your own bills, then go let you that no be den send you come Canada.

I came in a month before my resumption, when I calculated how much I already spent, just for a month ooo without working heeeeeheee.

In a nutshell, I'm not discouraging anyone who want to resume early, just make sure you have a legitimate reason, also put some other factors in place.

yusmuf001:
Bro, I don't think so, I have a friend who is Canada since May 2022 and he is for September 2022 intake. The only issue is that the immigration officer might ask why you're coming early. Also, they might want to ask a few questions, but most times they don't ask. I plan to enter early too.

One thing we need to know is this, Canadian govt needs our money - my guy said he heard that they call international students cashing cows

I have also asked some experienced travel agents such as wakadoctor and co, and they said you can enter anytime you want so far you have your visa. Visa is key and also your money (that's one reason the immigration officer will be particular about)

my advice for anyone who has their visa ahead of resumption is to try and pay for another semester now. But note that, you can't work without your school enrolment letter.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/prepare-arrival.html

If my statement sounds rude or offensive, please pardon my manner because tomorrow is Sunday.

We've talked about it several times here! It is not illegal or offensive to arrive before your start date, but you must have a genuine reason if questioned by a CBSA officer about why you arrived so early.

Another factor is your living expenses. Let me tell you something, once you cross the border into Canada, bills await you, REMEMBER you will start spending $ not naira again ooo, and you can't start working until your school resumes. So one month before resumption is still ideal, and you can settle in within that time frame. If you have huge POF & living expenses (money), well, that’s won’t be a problem.

lookers191:


Thank you for the swift response.


Another question I'll need answers to is if I have initiated form A but yet to be debited, can I make that deduction from my POF as I don't have an acknowledgement from the school yet.

1500 acceptance fees paid
First semester tuition fees initiated with form A
Balance of 9000CAD plus 10 000 living expenses makes 19kCAD.

Is this what I'll show in my POF or 26,500CAD?

Thanks once again.

Hi lookers191,

Firstly, your POF doesn't limit to any provided amounts, you can actually show more than if you have it, but just make sure you prove that those funds are readily available.

lookers191:
Good afternoon everyone.

Please what rate is used to calculate POF for the Canadian study visa application?
Is it oanda like the UK?

Yes use oanda.

nosaidiake:
House need ur input
Visa was approved and original passport was requested and sent passport to Abuja. Over a month now passport is not returned yet and on the application portal, the status change from approved to processing...
What does it mean

Send an email or raise a webform to Nairobi to find out what's wrong with your application.

Second, I hope you did not submit any fake documents, because after your passport request, IRCC sometimes conduct a final check on your documents before stamping, particularly financial bank statements.

Olayinkaji:

I am going for graduate certificate program. They just moved my application to May 23. I had C5 in Waec and had a pass grade in my university transcript for English

They request an English proficiency test from you because of your pass grade in English course on your university transcript. If you are applying for a PostDip or PostCertificate programme, most schools will look at your grades in any English courses.

So, if you are still interested in the programme at Durham College, send them an email and they might give you the option of taking the Duolingo test, which is much easier to take and less expensive than IELTS.

Olayinkaji:
Good day Guys I have an issue. I was asked to submit diploma and English proficiency.
I am from a English speaking country and it wasn't compulsory.
I don't know why they are asking again. I have submitted WAEC then as final secondary school transcript.
The school is Durham.

Should I just leave it

That mean you didn't do well in your English! what grade do you have in English in your Waec? Are you going for a diploma prog or PostG-Dip?