So what's the point of the lockdown with this crowd?
In saner climes, the authorities cordon off the area while they work at resolving the fire.

Elle78:
Thank you do much...appreciate this

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Read this post. You can read @Lordnath's posts too.

@Elle78 pls feel free to PM me if you require further information.

ayaade1:
Congratulations.
Please I sent you an email.

Thanks. Pls check your mail

Dear Friends, I'm happy to announce my PPR after 178 days. Thanks to everyone that has contributed to this amazing forum. It all started here and I'm delighted to return here with my victory speech.

The following are some things to note about my application

* I submitted my application on deadline day
* 100% POF was gifted and it was transferred by my brother a day before submission
* I submitted 5 LOEs to explain everything that wasn't straight
* I was interviewed in London and moved to IP2 afterwards

My advice to new applicants

* Before submitting your application, sit back and judge for yourself. If something doesn't look straight, use the LOEs to your advantage
* You can do it without consultancy help. Just research widely and ask questions.
* Interview request doesn't mean your application is complicated, in my case I was called to discuss settlement plans. Interviewer quelled my fears from the start by saying my application was great.
* Order GCMS notes
* If you find yourself in London VO, don't panic. Just ensure you get busy in other aspects of life and refrain from worrying over status of your application. They take their time in London VO as you'll see in my timeline.

I'll update this list as I recall other points.

Timeline

Profile Created: April 14, 2017
ITA: April 19
AOR: July 18
Medicals Passed: July 28
IP1: July 28
NA2: July 31
FTD London VO: Sept 18
Interview Request: Nov 8
Interview Attended: Dec 12
IP2: Dec 12
PPR: Jan 12, 2018
Passport Sent: Jan 15
Approval: Jan 17
Passport & COPR Returned: Jan 19
Landed: Feb 15
Became PR: Feb 15
___________________

Thanks to all members of the London Gang on WhatsApp, we've been like a family during the harrowing wait. I can't wait to celebrate those still waiting. To all PR holders, prospectives and Canada hopefuls, i wish you the very best.

In the 4th picture that wasn't released, the plate spilled its contents on the woman's chest.
The fiance was scooping baked beans from her chest

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!
Congratulations bro, I'm so happy for you. I've been looking forward to this cos you're such a wonderful online personality. I would love to meet you in person someday .
I pray God sees you through the travel preparations and ground you firmly in the Great White North. Thanks for your wishes on behalf of the rest of us waiting at London VO. It will happen, let them take their time...they've got no choice cos we've been favoured

Now go ahead of us and tell Canny we dey follow you for back

Yooku:
Good people of Nairaland and especially the London Squad....Glad to say that this journey of faith and patience has finally come to an end with PPR issued yesterday. My body is aching from all the leaping for joy I did when I received the mail

I salute the London squad...@ajujuju2, @MrsBee, @Lordnath, @deeore, @ITABABE, @damidamsel, @veleta @Noviolence @lordnath @yewwygrace @boldinc You have fought a good fight...Congrats to those who sailed through from July AOR and to those at the very end too...HOLD ON!!! Olowogbogboro will come through for you!! See y'all in Cannyland

Yewwygraceful:
Hello LordNath and any silent London gang member invited for interview, someone posted this on London Visa Forum. He was invited for an interview in Accra though his visa office was London and it was job related. Hope this helps in your preparation, all the best.

Thank you so much Yewwygraceful, that was very kind of you.

God bless you.

So much to catch up on here. Congratulations to all ITA and PPR recipients. Special mention @Cochtrane, much respect to you for the library of topics and links to FAQs you created. While some of us were thinking you were busy acting it out. Congrats and all the best in Canada. Tell them we dey follow you for back

To all ITA recipients, don't be distracted by the London VO talks and processing times. Do your due diligence, present a tidy application and explain with all courtesy where you fall short. Should you fall in London VO, be assured it is not a death sentence on your Canadian dreams. You may be delayed but you will not be denied as long as you merit approval.

God bless.

bbaby84:


You're one step away from PPR! Congratulations!
AOR?

Talk true

AOR July 18

dupyshoo:
Not sure of the relevance cos this was in 2015. You can however still check this link for someone interview experience.
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/london-office-interview-experience-and-questions-for-others-t391206.0.html;msg4867587#msg4867587

When an elder wades in...there's a silver lining

Thanks madam

kay2011:


Don't be scared. I'm just a bit concerned why they are calling you for an interview at NA2 stage. What did the guy at CIO recommend that brought this interview at this stage? Did they ask you to bring anything when coming?
Just thinking aloud !!!!!!!!

Nothing specific, just to bring all documents. That alone made me relax. I guess I'll find out when I get there. Na talk we go talk...no qualms. Thanks bro

kay2011:


Ok, I for fear. If you are still in NA, then it's possible that you will get your PPR on the interview day.

All the best !!!!!!!!!!

Someone who went for same interview confirmed this. She got the maple leaf right there at the embassy. That one go sweet o
I'm scared jor

Yewwygraceful:
Hi Lordnath, please what is the status are you on NA2 now or IP2?

NA2 still o. I tire

smslive2:
Trafalgar square in Lagos
Im sure he/she lives in UK

kay2011:


London Visa Office and wahala ! Kai !
Are u based in the UK? If not, that one ga gan o.
All the best.
I guess you are in IP2 now

I'm UK based and still in NA

Dear London Gang, I've been invited to Trafalgar Square for a chat and the interview is a month away. I just logged in and saw a new message. Thought it was RFV but it was a Request for an Interview. Now my CIC account can rest from frequent checking.

Onlineise:
#MayAorSquad and #Londoners make una gather round. I would have said its been 161days of excruciating patience but NO its been more than that and I would like to share it with y'all.

12-05-2017: AOR

26-06-2017: Medical Passed

27-06-2017: BG: IP1 - NA

20-07-2017: Raised CSE to submit FBI PCC

10-08-2017: File was moved to London office from CIO.

21-08-2017: London office responded to my mail after 1week to stop disturbing their life.

12-10-2017: Sent a mail to London office to say, Sorry to bother you but how far na its 5months today, but got no response

16-10-2017: BG: NA - IP2

18-10-2017: ADR for the same FBI PCC i already raised CSE for in July, well, I submitted in 40mins after the mail came in.

20-10-2017: PPR.

This is post is long and unnecceasry but na as e dey do me...and maybe to encourage anyone that is still waiting from MAY Squad and all fellow Londoners generally @ajujuju2, @Yooku, @MrsBee, @Lordnath, @deeore, @ITABABE, @damidamsel, @behati, @LordSebastian...the journey didn't just start today but in all we give thanks.

Thanks Y'all for the support.

Congratulations bro. I drew strength from your inspiring story, thanks for sharing. Now go ahead of us and let Canny know we dey follow you for back.

Yooku:


Predictions, predictions, predictions People are going "nuts" in London VO Whatsapp Group at the crazy London VO timelines
The thing don dey tire me well well well

@yewwy @veleta @deeore @ lordnath @ajujuju2 @yewwygrace @boldinc @mrsbee

Today marks 80 days in NA2. I'm tired mehn, tired of analysing cases on immitracker just to determine possible PPR date. So I decided to take a 'siddon look' approach and focus instead on my travel plans.

Let them take their time in Trafalgar Square...when it exceeds normal processing timeframe, I'll bring down their door.
Good luck all London crew and all the best with travel plans.

geebaby10:
Just got a response that my file is being processed at the London Visa Office. I am not even sure whether to laugh or cry.

Time to be patient.

Congrats to ITA and PPR recipients!!!

Take your time off the anxious wait and enjoy the remaining time before you fly out. Once I realized my application was moved from CIO to London VO I just took my mind off everything. I remember checking my CIC account every day, but not anymore.

Wishing you the best outcome and a successful landing.

Yooku:
This storefront is a strong reminder on my daily commute of that glorious day awaited....Couldn't have been put better

I admire your waiting attitude bro

#SydneyGang

yetunde84:


This is where the completeness check is done. You have nothing to worry about. Do you have medical passed yet? What's your AOR?

AOR is 18th July
Medical Passed 28th July
NA since 31st July

I just confirmed my application is currently at the CIO in Sydney Nova Scotia. Abeg who get mat make I rent

Onlineise:
Chai....I will miss that old thread ooo...na GOLDMINE, nice one @40manlappy

Agreed bro. The enormous contributions made on that thread is invaluable. I got everything from it. Thanks for this part 2 @40manlappy

cochtrane:

You welcome
Trying to compile responses from Pg101 - Pg200 now. But distracted sha

Great job Cochtrane! This will go a long way in helping applicants who find it tedious to sift through the hundreds of pages on this topic. I wish we could have a library thread based on your post and future links added as discussions continues on the main topic.

Well done!

LordSebastian:
Meanwhile, July 1 AOR dun receive PPR. And me I am still here with N/A.

Well played Sydney. Well played.

The bold part got me rolling

Hi All,

Please help determine my current stage, I don't understand the recent update on my application.
I got AOR on July 18 and background check was 'not applicable'. On July 26, I received an update with my medicals been reviewed, UCI assigned, and background check changed to 'we are processing your application. We'll inform you when we start your background check.'
On July 31, I received the latest update which changed my background check to 'not applicable'. But my medicals result is still being reviewed.
I don't know if this is NA1, IP1, or NA2. I expect to have passed medicals to be in IP1, no?

Ehrnie:


Many thanks brov! Yours is loading soon.

Amen bro

Ehrnie:


Hi - it is very necessary. I was asked to submit mine (this was during my IP2 stage). So, I'll advise you send it to them - scanned copy of the front and back of the BRP card.

All the best!

Thanks a lot Ehrnie. Congratulations on your PR

Hi Guys, do you think it's necessary to send in a scanned copy of my UK Biometric Card along with my PR application? I apologise if this has been covered earlier, I just couldn't locate it. Thanks

sehawale:


Congrats. Pls I have 420 and haven't received anything. I checked my EE Profile and my email but nothing. My job bank status is Active. Please anyone know why?

It will come bro, relax. Start thinking of life post-ITA and potentially life in Canada.

An update to my timeline.

ECA (WES) Applied: 03/03/17
IELTS Test Taken: 25/03/17
WES ECA Completed: 30/03/17 (Equivalent to Canadian Masters Degree)
IELTS Result: 07/04/17 (R-8.5, L-7.5, S-8.5, W-7.5)
EE Profile Created: 13/04/17
CRS: 420
ITA: 19/04/17


Congrats to all ITA recipients of the 60th draw.
Now comes the hectic post-ITA documentation.