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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by kiari: 3:45am On Feb 10
cochtrane:


Wow! Just wow! Remarkable. Congrats. You showed that perseverance pays. Only very few people could have achieved this.
Time to start focusing on jobs, resume, settling in, shaping your career in a new country.

I actually think one thing that worked well for you was just staying in the pool. Many people underestimate the enormous advantage of staying in the pool, regardless of one's score or one's plans.

Boss… I hail… thank you so much
Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by kiari: 3:06am On Feb 09
kiari:
At long last…
ITA RECEIVED 🎉💃🏽
It’s been a long time coming 😭

It’s PPR O’clock 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽
A journey that started in 2018, getting first hand information from this goldmine of a platform, I am forever grateful. 🥹

Timeline…

2018
My friend told me about this the Canadian express entry program after she relocated via study route. Joined Nairaland and the trajectory of my life changed. It was all I could think of, I digested the infamous page 1 very well. Next things was to evaluate my bachelors degree and write ielts. Scores were in the 440’s. I sent my transcripts to WES within paying (lol), scores gradually increased to 450s and I knew I needed a second degree.

2019
The hunt for a second degree started, registered for CIMA and after 2 exams I knew I could not handle it, next was Noun PGD, in-fact that school eehn, I regret it till now (story for another day), finally I went for UNILAG HRDC, and I started my 6months degree program (Jun-Dec) I also wrote my first Ielts and I did not get my desired results 💔anyways we move… Wrote my final exams and we had to wait for results to come out the following year.

2020
With high hopes that I would get my results by January,UNILAG Senate said hold my beer 😥, by March 2020 results were out and immediately added it to my Wes application with my bachelors degree that has be gathering dust since 2018, I paid and BOOM 💥 COVID HAPPENED. We all know how that period, Omo everywhere shut down. Fast forward to June, WES received my unilag transcript and my evaluation came out. Wrote ielts for the 2nd time and I had a L8.5,R8.5,S8,W6.5, I wanted to faint, sent it for a remark and it came back unchanged. Picked up the courage and wrote it for the 3rd time this time I had L8.5 R7.5,S9,W7. I jumped into the pool with a CRS score of 468. I waited patiently and watched the scores go down with every draw that happened. December 2020 the final draw of the year and the score was 468, I danced and rejoiced, only for me to find out I was affected by tie-breaking rule 💔 Damn, moving on…

2021
The Long pause… No Fsw draws😭, tried everything to also get Oinp, MPNP, Nbpnp, Alberta pnp, none was forthcoming.

2022
The long pause continues… 2nd and 3rd ielts expired. I started looking into study visa (Uk, & Canada) applied and got rejected (Premium tears). Took my L in peace and moved on. Draws resumed but the scores were so high, chaii… I started French lessons and gave myself 1 year to write the exam.

2023
French lesson continued, also registered for my MBA classes, wrote 5th ielts, anything to get the extra points. While all these were happening & months passing by, the wave of bill c-19 news were spreading, ircc would invite candidates based on specific Noc, I told myself this might be it o, I have to align myself, I must have my ITA this year. Eventually the list of Noc’s came out and I created a new profile, lo and behold on the 20th of September the Cbd Transport draw favored me. Oh I cried 😭 I danced, rolled on the floor, jumped, screamed. What a glorious moment. I submitted my application in October and the wait begins!!!

2024
While others were getting Bil/Mil/MEP in 2-4weeks, it took ircc 90 days to send mine, hmmm okay o but hey, if it took me 5 years to get ITA what is 90 days ehhn? The character development one will experience in this journey is real. After biometrics has been linked and MEP on gckey, now I wait for ppr. Oh the crippling anxiety, I kept thinking about different things, from ADR to Pof top up because of exchange rate, review required… ha God Abeg ooo.
I told myself once my application gets to 4th month I would call ircc to know the update, little did I know that my ppr is close by. I got the infamous “Do not reply email” on the 5th and oh boyyyy, the way my heart kept beating twice as fast… I finally opened my account and I saw my PPR letter sitting pretty. Wow FINALLY I HAVE MY EVIDENCE. My very own ppr, all the years of hustling, hard-work, dedication and commitment to this journey, it has FINALLY ENDED IN PRAISE FOR ME.

If you are on this journey, I want to encourage you to keep your head high, put in the hard work, and it will definitely come true. It may seem like there’s no way out, but once there is a will there’s a way.

I want to say thank you to Zandora for creating this beautiful gold mine of a thread the OG, where it all started, now everyone has moved to Telegram & WhatsApp, lol…
Stay tuned for my Landing Gist…

Here’s my Timeline

ITA - 20th September 2023
AOR - 9th October 2023
MEP- 8th January 2024
UCI changed - 8th January 2024
BIL - 8th January 2024
Old Biometrics linked - 8th January 2024
Biometrics Done - 9th January 2024
GU 1 - 9th January 2024
GU 2 - 1st February 2024
FD/PPR Letter - 5th February 2024

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by kiari: 2:24pm On Jan 30
beeblackstar:
Please I need help. I submitted my application three weeks ago and I got AOR the same day I submitted. However I’ve been unable to create a status tracker account. It keeps complaining about the UCI number. Please can anyone who has experienced this tell me how he/she solved this issue. Thanks
You can’t create a tracker until your UCI changes to just numbers. Wait until it changes
Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by kiari: 1:08am On Nov 18, 2023
TomatoSauce1:
Please I need help with my NOC, I got ITA last month. I work as a healthcare Assistant in the UK, so I chose 33102- Nurse Aide as My primary NOC. But I came across another one that seems similar, 44101. I want to be super sure I have the right NOC before submitting my application. Can anyone help?

33102 is best, and it will get you ITA, if IRCC does a Category Based Draw -Healthcare.
Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by kiari: 1:19pm On Oct 19, 2023
Ro2014:
i was sent an ADR to pay and upload biometrics receipt within 7 days on my IRCC portal , i did that immediately by following the steps on the letter and updating my portal with the receipt. I then received anotherletter 2 weeks after stating that i have not submitted and i have been given 30 days to submit or a decision will be made . Is there some other way i should have submitted it ? I did the family biometrics price for 2 . Please if anyone knows what should be done , please guide me . Thanks

Hi there, have tried uploading through webform? If not try that option. Give ircc a call too if you can.
Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by kiari: 12:18am On Sep 29, 2023
MrKong:
I just got an invitation to apply from EE category based draw. After 3 years in the pool, 2 IELTS and expired passport. I’ve lost so much hope that I’ve even forgotten how the process works. I have to go read up on them again now.

Now the journey begins!
I know this feeling, it’s so surreal
congratulations 🎉

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by kiari: 8:17am On Sep 21, 2023
Profgordons:
Congratulations!
Thanks Bro 😎
Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by kiari: 8:14am On Sep 21, 2023
Qwertyuser:
Congrats, I can imagine the Joy in this scarce ITA Period
Thank you. 😊 It’s not easy
Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by kiari: 12:47am On Sep 21, 2023
At long last…
ITA RECEIVED 🎉💃🏽
It’s been a long time coming 😭

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by kiari: 12:06am On Jul 06, 2023
Tvickie:
Hello everyone,

I want to book a flight ticket to Toronto from Lagos through airfrance. I understand that my stop over will be at either Amsterdam or Paris or both. I want to enquire if I would need a transit visa. I have checked online and I’ve found conflicting information. Pls help thank you
No you don’t need a transit visa. Check PPR stories on the Canadian student thread, most people go through Amsterdam or Paris.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by kiari: 10:02pm On Jul 04, 2023
pato405:


I havent touched the POF. It's still intact. It's $1800 I budgeted for the application fees I used for something else.

Go and hustle for that money o, many people would love to switch places with you. ITA is liquid gold now. Hmmmm, may the odds be in your favor.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by kiari: 10:18am On Jul 02, 2023
tannystacey:


Primary means main Noc.. It can only be 1. And that should be the one you have more experience in. No, your NOC either primary or secondary has to be a minimum of one year. IRCC did not say your primary noc must have more experience. Just make sure your overall work experience has to be 3 years or more.

My primary noc was for a role i left a year ago and even though I'm no longer in the role, the Noc is where i had over 6 years experience..

Whatever you put as primary noc you must have all the needed supporting documents to support your application. As long as the NOC is on the eligible skills list, it should be fine, provided you are in FSW stream. If it's pnp you have to stick to the NOC you were invited for.

Too risky tho, to bw changing this like primary noc post ITA..
Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by kiari: 1:07pm On Jun 27, 2023
FShuwa:
grin grin grin Testimony time!!!

CRS: 483
ITA: 29/03/2023
AOR: 22/04/2023
BIO LETTER: 08/05/2023
BIO: 10/05/2023
RFV: 06/06/2023
Counterfoil: 26/06/2023
Dispatched by VFS: 27/06/2023

Patiently waiting for the delivery of my passport!


Congratulations o jare. It has ended in praise. 🎉🕺🏾 May Canada favour you.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by kiari: 1:06pm On Jun 27, 2023
crscalculator:
Hello Everyone,
Do reach out to us for your (Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Eligibility Check)
https://crsscorecalculator.ca/

So you expect people to download your crappy app with their data, input their information which you would get/steal , all in the name of evaluating crs score. To what end please?
Because the one on the Canadian website, which people have been using since inception, is not free abi?

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by kiari: 12:33am On Jun 23, 2023
Qwertyuser:
I am Elated!! feels surreal. Glory to God!!

Thanks to this wonderful platform and for all information. You are all amazing.

PPR Timeline 💃💃💃💃

ITA- 23th March 2023
AOR- 17th April 2023
Strike.......................................................................................strike
Upfront-Medicals passed- 4th May 2023
BIL- 10th May 2023
ADR: 2
Renewed passport, sent via webform.
GU: lots
RFV: 22th June 2023
FSW: FSW
V.O : I dont know how to check that

I pray for success for everyone on this journey. Prayer and Patience are mandatory!!

Congratulations 🎉🎈

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by kiari: 12:02am On Jun 22, 2023
mcstan18:
After nearly six years on this journey, with several expired profiles, IELTS results, and ECAs in-between, the curtains have now been drawn on my quest. It’s CoPR people and below is my timeline:



YOU are next!

What 😮😳 You are just getting ppr?

We need full gist ooo, omg 😱 Congratulations man. Wow
Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by kiari: 3:55pm On Jun 21, 2023
dvdami:
I have read the recent discussions on this thread about WES evaluation.

I would like to ask for your best advise on which of my academic certificates to evaluate.

I have ND, HND and B.Tech.

ND - 2004 to 2006
HND - 2007 - 2009
B.Tech (HND to B.Tech conversion through Jamb DE) - 2017 - 2019

The B.Tech was for 2 calendar years but 3 academic years were done within that period (300L to 500L)


Considering the timeline of the certificates, which combination should I evaluate with WES that will give me the highest CRS score possible for me?

Either you evaluate just your ND & HND or Evaluate everything, the cost is the same regardless with WES. This will give you “two or more certificates”.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by kiari: 2:34pm On Jun 20, 2023
Salientsinmi:
Well done guys,

Please who knows if I can evaluate Nexford University’s MBA for EE?

If Nexford can send your academic transcript to WES, why not You’ll never know until you try.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by kiari: 10:10am On Jun 04, 2023
horlorbah:
Hello House, my express entry profile expired and also my international passport has also expired but I already got a new Passport.

Can I open a new GCKEY with the new passport? Does it have any effect?
Or do I have to create a new profile under the old GCKEY?

Create under the old GCKEY… Make sure your information is correct…

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Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 22 by kiari: 10:38am On May 05, 2023
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Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 22 by kiari: 2:18pm On Aug 24, 2022
Tolufijeh:
Guys it’s PPR OOOOOOOOO For myself and my daughter ooooo I can’t believe this if it’s a dream please I don’t want to wake up ooooo Nov 24th applicant, university of Regina, Bsc program for a 33 year Old Lady, the impossible specialist came through for me can you believe this? Medical sand Bvl passed in June and Eligibility and background checks started then too. I used an agent. PPR dropped sine 19th of August
What God cannot do does not exist I must confess all hopes have been lost. There is a God that answers prayers abeg. This testimony will go round IJN.....Amen

Jehovah overdo.... It has ended in praise cheesy cheesy Congratulations mama

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Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 22 by kiari: 1:57pm On Aug 24, 2022
People of God, abeg for those that used the New Portal, did you get a message from IRCC when eligibility started?

It will end in massive praise for us. #May15thApplicant

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Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 22 by kiari: 1:55pm On Aug 24, 2022
olokings:
My people! My people!!!!

It is PPR x5 oooooooh. We are a family of six (6)!!!!

Omo! The initial shock of receiving the donotreply mail can raise BP to the roof.

I have received PPR for my self (Study permit), SOWP for Spouse, Study Permit x 2 (for Child 1 & 2), Visitor Visa (for minor - 1 yr old). Child 3 is a US citizen so we will apply Study Permit at the border.

April 30th Applicant.

I am still digesting the ecstacy in the office.

Detailed timeline and document to follow later.

Charity james, 2Pretty4U, Kiara and the overall NL family I wish us all positive results in our application.

Meehn, this feeling is to die for...hummmmm


PS: We are going to New Brunswick (Fredericton)

Wow, congratulations... God did it... It has ended in praise.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 22 by kiari: 5:15pm On Aug 19, 2022
@HouseRavenclaw Your story is so motivating. Congratulations....
@sinorte Congratulations.... It has ended in praise.

May God grant us our soon amen AMEN... #May15th Applicant

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Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 22 by kiari: 8:44pm On Aug 18, 2022
Chuksiesmom:
Thanks so much. Hope you are well. It will end in praise.


Mama I dey ooo... How far you na? I guess you are about to reapply
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 22 by kiari: 3:37pm On Aug 18, 2022
Chuksiesmom:
Hello gurus. Its been a while - hibernation mode activated grin. Kindly help clarify this. Do i need to have a statement of purpose and a letter of explanation as 2 separate documents when re-applying for a study permit. @frankrobbn

No you don’t

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Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 22 by kiari: 8:53am On Aug 18, 2022
HouseRavenclaw:


Hello,

You do NOT need a relative in Regina-Wascana to check on your application for you. You don't even need a relative at all. My school is in the Ontario province but my application has been checked on by the MP office of Montréal multiple times since its inception.

What you need is a friend or relative in Canada - periodt. They will provide their postal code or address, and you'll create an email on their behalf requesting for an update on your application. Bear in mind that you will be writing the email as them, not yourself. MP offices only prioritize requests of members of their constituents.

As an example, if your friend is named "John Doe", the email will be something like,

"Dear Mr/Mrs so and so,

I'm John Doe, a resident of so and so reaching out on behalf of my friend (your name) who has a study permit application that has exceeded the average processing time. My address is so and so and I'll appreciate an enquiry forwarded to IRCC regarding their application status or possible expedition."

Conclusively, be sure to remind your friend to "cc" your email address so the MP office can see the applicant in question. After the initial email, you can begin responding directly to the MP office since the line of communication has been opened. You'll be sent a Use of Representative form and within 10-15 business days, you'll get an assured response from IRCC.

Hi please can you help me with the MP address? I sent you an email too. Thank you
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 22 by kiari: 7:56pm On Aug 15, 2022
ProblemChild1:
You should also work on your attitude so that you can go far. I asked a simple question. If you don’t have anything to say then keep quiet.

Isn’t that what people did because they had no answer to your question Keeping quiet

Your question wasn’t straight forward enough. Why would need your certificate to be accepted? What happened to your Bachelors degree? Or Hnd as the case may be.

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Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 22 by kiari: 4:44am On Aug 13, 2022
stanmorry:
I'm submitting my application in the 16th September 2022... Can I go for upfront medical now? Thanks
Yes.
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 22 by kiari: 4:43am On Aug 13, 2022
Onyeara:


NB the guy actually applied since 19th of may 2022, medial done 20th of July. Application was 12 week by yesterday, two webform sent for medicals with email. Yesterday webform telling IRCC the application is now 12 week was sent.
Presently , medical not processed, eligibility not yet started, why should he not get worried.
Which time had he to book flight, find accomodations and travel
That is the his main concern

In the same position… I applied May 15th to resume September. Criminality and Medicals passed, Eligibility yet to start. My prayer is that my PPR comes before September 6th, if not the next step is to defer before resumption (6th), to the next available intake.

When visa comes maybe after September you or your friend have to wait till 2023 before you travel, unless you have someone in Canada that can house you and feed you till September 2023 then you have no problem traveling when your visa application is approved.

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