Can you explain at the bolded please?

johnstan:


Very I must say.
The locals (whites) are really friendly and are ready to answer your questions if you are lost or confused. I rode the bus to school free to and fro for 2 days cos I'm yet to get my bus pass from school (i explained to the driver with cash in my hand tho). The blacks are hostile for no reason.
nice one bro. Please can u explain your experience at the BOLDED comment?
It's almost as tho I'm in India rather than Canada lol, the Indians are everywhere but occasionally you will meet the real Canadians.
I think I am the only Nigerian in my class but will find out once classes resume.
Come with enough funds for living expenses o, no jokes, I'm now realizing the reason for the emphasis/visa rejections.
Accommodation is mad expensive, and groceries are cheap but before you know it you don spend "ALOT".

Like @aestake said, there is constant light, water, and roads are tarred and wide.
Google map is a must or you loss literally.

Yes I get. Mail them immediately you get your passport with stamped visa appealing to them to join back the January intake.
I wish you all the best and I pray you get your passport back soonest.

breakice31:

You don’t get it…they gave deadline 16th for me to defer, I did however my approval came on 20th.
Now if I want to mail them for late resumption, won’t I hve my passport in my hand first? You grab…

Mail your school first before you defer, they may extend your deadline and let you resume late.
Some schools did.

breakice31:


Huh…my school resumed yesterday.
I already deferred to April before I got my study permit approval. Deadline was 16th, I got my approval on 20th and now my passport is yet to be returned so they will just defer my admission till next semester.
Every stage in this Canada sojourn comes with its own hurdle.

Hopefully I believe her passport will be out before 12th but Incase there is delay, mail the school and inform them of the delay and I believe they will understand and consider it

NGOZIGLORI:
This was what was sent to us ..that they have just received the passport at Abuja office.
Will they ever return this passport and then we collect it by Friday

Am just so worried her school resumed today
And they have until 12th to be in school. So we wanted her to leave by Saturday being 7th

Are you sure that your friend is not high on cheap drugs?
Canada Study permit application for Nigerians are processed in Nairobi (90% or thereabout) but Visas are issued/stamped at Abuja.

Nastygurl:
Hi guys! Is it true that passports sent to Nairobi are being returned without stamp for study visa's from Nigeria? A friend was saying that it happened to someone in her WhatsApp group....I'm asking because I was going to send mine to Nairobi for speedy resolution as I had to travel with my passport during Christmas so a little delayed

Ok boss.. Thanks a lot for enlightenment.

TheBTCinvestor:


6.5m

Ok, I Will follow your advice and save up for Benz. How much did you get your c350 2013?

TheBTCinvestor:


Baba forget infiniti o..save and get a benz and u see the difference. Its benz or nothing.. see the pics of my two benz. ML350 2013 and C350 2013

Wow..I never experienced this though. Used mine for 2 years before selling it.
Was planning to get 2010/2011 infinity FX35 before I couldn't meet up with my budget due to financial challenges.

TheBTCinvestor:


It was matic J.
Changed gear box twice. It's sweet to drive as it rides like a sports car with loud exhaust notes..but if u push it to the limits it breaks gear box..very fragile Japanese thing...unlike my C350 benz that I push so hard and it never gets spoilt...This g35x 2007 get crase for head o

Was it mactic J auto tranny you used? If you used any other type that is not it's own, it will kill the gearbox.

TheBTCinvestor:


It was highly electrical and easily developed gear faults..since I switched to benz c350 2013 I've had rest of mind

Are you sure you didn't buy a flooded vehicle?always do a VIN check for vehicle history because if it's a flooded vehicle you got, it will end in endless electrical nightmares.

Maybe you didn't maintain it well or used an inexperienced mechanic. I used this same type of car and it has a bullet proof engine (super reliable) and auto tranny was reliable as well.

Though it wasn't really fuel economical (if your after fuel economy forget it) but not that bad for a powerful V6 engine.

I encountered very little electrical issues. Sometimes the touch screen/navigation can malfunction once in a while.

This car is very fast. The sound of the dual exhaust notes when you accelerate will make your day

TheBTCinvestor:


This car nearly sent me to the village in 2018..kai from one problem to the other till I sold for 500k

He technically answered the question because it was not subjected to vehicles only.

Typicool8:



Surely na osogbo weed u dey smoke

Amen

NGOZIGLORI:
May the land of Canada favor you.
From your write ups here I know u are a good person. Favor and grace of God will always be with you.

Wow..nice.. what of your man thomysn?

johnstan:
Landing gist....

Everything from my admission to my arrival in Canada was my first attempt and I thank God for his grace.

My flight departure time was 1:40pm, it was moved to 1:20pm and I didn't know till I arrived at the airport, thankfully I was there 4 hrs to the time. See crowd (people dey really comot naija o) the place be like island market, noisy, ridiculously small, hot and unorganized.
Got in with fam members who came to see me off and firstly the scanner did not work for several minutes. When it finally worked/scanned my bags, I headed to the airline saying excuse me up n down so I could pass the crowd.
Omo despite all my arrangements the bags were 30kg each instead of 23kg each, na there I begin bargain for the excess luggage and had to settle them before I was able to check-in the bags. From there to immigration and customs, they were very fast, I only submitted my passport/tickets and filled the yellow card.
We left Lagos 40mins late cos everybody wan board at the same time, dem just dey shout *queue up, single line* but e no work. We sha boarded and damn those Ethiopian airline crew ladies fine sha.
My first flight experience and first international flight, I just dey happy dey smile like cow. Food served was actually good just that dem wan use rice choke person. Lunch and dinner na rice every time throughout all the flights.
Flight was good, got to Addis Ababa and mehn come see airport na, large, organized and finally people come queue. We did the usual scanning and routine search and joined the next flight after 2hrs layover. The descending flight at Dublin was the worst, my head wan explode, my belle just dey turning on ein own. It was as though we were falling instead of descending. After an hour of refueling we flew to Toronto from there.
Flight to Toronto was good, we arrived and met the large beautiful airport. See crowd of first time students. I could count the blacks/Nigerians, the rest were Indians/Asians.
We queued, did self declaration (arrive-can was useless) and In a few minutes we were issued our student permits (it's usually the entire duration of the visa/length of program).
Got out of the airport to pick an Uber and it was as though I walked into a deep freezer lol, I immediately wore my winter jacket ontop of the sweater I was wearing, wore my hand gloves and I was fine.

Canada is large and beautiful. Tarred roads, the express had like 10 lanes each. I was debited for the Uber ride immediately I booked unlike naija where you are billed after your ride. The driver Even stopped to buy fuel (in my mind if na naija now u fit stop dey buy fuel when my trip dey read?)

If I could do this myself, I believe anyone can and I pray that everyone still praying and hoping on God will smile at the end.

YES!

bubu44:
happy new year everyone,
please i just landed in canada for school a one year program completed in 8 months. if i do another 1 year program, will it give me a 3 year pgwp ?
Thanks in advance.

Send or drop off at Abuja VFS office for stamping .

Powermike8:
Greetings guys, please what is the fastest means to get your Visa once you get your PPR. Does VFS accept piriority fee like TLS, any idea?

Thanks.

Yes it's very possible

Bamz555:

Ok but actually my question is that is it possible? Do they usually give PPR up to 2 months to resumption date? Or it’s usually some days or couple of weeks to the resumption date. As a lot of pple here got theirs this week nd January is resumption. Did anyone get PPR October or November for a January resumption is my exact question.

No one can predict IRCC when it comes to timeline for application. Some people can get a decision within a month and some may take 8 months or more. I can say it's all about luck depending on the VO handling your application.

Bamz555:

Ok thanks. Pls I have another question I actually want to apply and intend to go with my wife. Do they issue PPR up to 2 months before resumption? Because most pple I’m seeing that got theirs this December are for January intake. I’m working on some other things so when God do the Visa successfully (my prayers) is it possible it comes much more earlier before resumption date or it’s always the month before resumption??

It's not a requirement for study permit application. A lot people didn't include it also in their application including me.

Bamz555:

Thanks. But I learnt u will need it to work. Not working permit oh, just work. I don’t know if that’s true tho. But almost everyone I’m reading their testimony here included it. I’m confused

I don't think so. If your going to do some sensitive jobs like personal support worker, nursing aid, you will undergo police vulnerability test which will be done by Canadian police.

Bamz555:

Thanks. But I learnt u will need it to work. Not working permit oh, just work. I don’t know if that’s true tho. But almost everyone I’m reading their testimony here included it. I’m confused

Is not needed for study permit

Bamz555:

Abeg make una no vex for my plenty disturbance. How do I get this police character cert.? I wan start deh arrange my documents down small small

Thanks so much for this and I am very happy for you. May Canada favour you.

I believe I will update on this thread on my PPR

sos123:
Stand strong and be prayerful. Omo I been dey pray KPA! I nearly carry PM name enter Shiloh ooh.

I won't even lie. E go enter your body make nobody deceive you. I felt angry, sad, and crazy. I think as humans we go through all these times to build character and appreciate life better.

Now that I have my PPR, It's as if the 26 weeks was nothing. It only made me appreciate it more.

Feel everything as it comes. go with the flow. YOU'RE ALLOWED!

Amen. Thank you

YinksXO:
Awww, don't worry, you will receive a favourable response from IRCC soon, wishing you all the best. And thank you for doing the right thing.

Thank you ma

gaeul:
Sorry, heard it been sorted.. All the best

I'm sorry ma, I was not in my best mood when I replied her(IRCC frustration). I didn't mean to.

gaeul:
Typing the list is shorter that all these gibberish.. The person is a teenager for Pete sake…. At 17 what could you do, Awon researcher…

You want him or her to research and help but you are refusing to help…

Congrats my brother.

26 weeks no be here o.

Mine that is 16 weeks , Its already beginning to get me depressed and affect my mental health

sos123:
PPR REQUEST..... FINALLY AFTER 26 WEEKS & 6 DAYS (6 MONTHS & 5 DAYS)

Application received: June 23, 2022
Passed the medical exam: August 5, 2022
Review of eligibility: September 24, 2022

DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED
INT'L PASSPORT

POLICE CLEARANCE

EVIDENCE OF PAYMENT FOR THE FIRST HALF OF TUITION
- STATEMENT INDICATING PAYMENT
- CAR SALE AGREEMENT (SOLD MY CAR TO PAY THE FIRST HALF OF THE FEES)
- CAR DOCUMENTS
- DRIVERS LICENSE

CERTIFICATES SUBMITTED
-WASSCE
-DEGREE RESULT
-NYSC CERT
-IELTS
-BANKING SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
-RESEARCH ETHICS CERTIFICATION

INTRODUCTION & REFERENCE LETTER FROM EMPLOYER
PAYSLIP FOR 3 MONTHS
STAFF ID CARD
INTRODUCTION & REFERENCE LETTER FROM PENSION ADMINISTRATOR

BIRTH CERTIFICATE
TAX CLEARANCE
FAMILY INFO & ID CARDS ( I SPOKE ABOUT THEM ON MY SOP)

AFFIDAVIT OF RETURN TO HOME COUNTRY AFTER SCHOOL
ATTESTATION OF GOOD CHARACTER FROM THE CHURCH

DEED OF GIFT FROM MY MOTHER (NOTARIZED BY THE HIGH COURT).
UPFRONT MEDICAL SHEET
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT FOR MY BANK ACCOUNT
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT FOR MY PENSIONS

MY SCHOOL FEES IS 27,000 CAD (I HAD A TOTAL OF 13M IN MY ACC)
SELF SPONSORED
NEW PORTAL

During my journey, this is what I noticed ---
Start and End with prayers, because only God can give you the strength for this process.

Do your own research, watch a lot of videos on youtube and read different forums.

We can all do this application ourselves, but please use an agent if you're not well-versed in the process. To avoid mistakes.

Don't pick an agent that doesn't have your time. Ask questions, and Pick his/her brain. From your little research of the process, you will be able to find out if the agent knows his onions.

Write your SOP yourself Please. Only you can tell your story. If you're using an agent tell him your story truthfully so that he can advise you. If you're not using an agent find someone on this platform to talk to and polish your SOP and Story. Agents don't usually write SOPs sef.

Form A access has been hard recently but please don't give out money to just anyone to help you fast-track the process. Always use a banker you can hold. Don't pay anyone money you meet online. The heart of Man is wicked.

My agent was wonderful, stayed and prayed with me throughout the process.

Now start to Exercise Patience! Build your shield.

PRAYYYYY!!!!

My experience was crazy ...... 27 weeks no be beans. I was sending web forms every day and the replies were generic. I sent mails to MP, PRIME MINISTER, MINISTER FOR IMMIGRATION, and EVERYBODY FOR OVER 13 WEEKS BEFORE I RECEIVED PPR TODAY.

I left Nairaland for some time for my mental health but today I'm back with Joy. Thanks to everyone here, I made friends & family here.

Please anyone can reach out to me anytime for any form of guidance.

Peace

Amen

Abayor15:
Congratulations to you brother ��� and I wish every ppr hopefuls success and good news soon.

I have apologized already Ma, it won't happen again.

Eje18:



It’s because of people like you others are scared to ask questions. Next time please Just pass if you don’t have a positive reply

Oh.. sorry I assumed you were a guy. Thanks for accepting my apology.

I hope you got the information you were looking for. I will gladly assist you in any way I can.

Fardowsa:



Thank you. I appreciate the apology. And I understand, it can be frustrating not knowing anything and unable to predict. (And I’m a girl! �)

This new IGP reacts speedily to incidents which is good.

Any officer that carries fire arm should be mentally evaluated from time to time.

Why was his gun not on safety during a routine stop and search?

Either he was drunk or high on something or he has got some mental or psychological problem.

The IGP needs to investigate why that office fired his weapon and find a measure to prevent such from happening again.

Amen . Thanks so much for your kind words and encouragement. I appreciate it.

Joedave25:
@ Leadforteservic,

Commendable that u were able to apologize to the young man...you will go places..

Be rest assured that it's only in the atmosphere of joy and peace that God's interventions come.

Mine came at about the 18th week...infact I had to defer but today I'm in Canada to the Glory of God.....What He cannot do does not exist!!!!!

Keep trusting in God for yours.

Amen. Thanks so much.

bullstriker:
Thanks for apologizing to the young man; it shows you are not disrespectful but humble. I pray you receive a positive decision soon.

No you don't need an appointment to drop off your passport.

Cheapest flight seems to be Ethiopian air and Egypt air.

OfodileB:
Hello house, compliments of the season.
Pls do I need an appointment for walk in passport submission at Abuja vfs?

Secondly, any affordable flight recommendations will be highly appreciated.