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Congratutions on your PPR. Please would you be kind enough to help me with your contact at the law school who helped to process your transcript.

[quote author=MumofTwins2017 post=85633254]It’s PPR!!!!!!!
Timeline.
IELTS: Dec 1 2018
Me as PA-LRSW 8.5, 8.5, 7, 7
Spouse - LRSW 8, 6.5, 8, 6.5 3rd attempt
ECA- IQAS, (6months) April 2019
Spouse : WES April 2019
ITA: 472 (July 24)
AOR: Sept 10 2019
ITA CRS : 472 (1 year NYSC Plus my self employed 2 years work experience to make it 3 years)
BIL: Sept 30
ADR : 19th December 2019 (Updated POF)
Family of 5
VO: Ottawa

Thanks a lot. [quote author=Steather post=85643392][/quote]

I know this might be a long shot but does anyone on here have a reliable contact at the Nigerian Law School that can help with the processing of my transcript application. My NCA application has been stalling for a while now.

Thanks a lot. Interview was scheduled for 7:00 am. I am a fairly frequent traveller to the USA (7 times or so) and undertook my post-grad education there. Single with no kids

VO: Reason for trip
Me: To celebrate my elder brother's 40th birthday sometime in february 2020
VO: Where
Me: (name of city) Texas
VO: is he a citizen
Me: No he isn't, but he is a green card holder
VO: What does he do for a living
Me: xxxxxxxxxxx
VO: Do you have any other siblings in the USA
Me: No i don't
VO: How long are you going to be there for?
Me: 2 weeks
VO: What do you do for a living
Me: xxxxxxxxxxxxx
VO: Approved, go and pay.

seyewest:
Congrats, your visa will be available within 3-4 days, please care to share your transcript with us?

Good day all. I had my interview for visa renewal in Lagos today and my application was approved. I'll like to know how long it typically takes to get ones stamped passport back.

Sorry if this question has been asked and answered several times in the past, i tried to search but didn't get a definitive answer.

Hello. I'd like to be added to the Edmonton whatsapp group.

Freeopod:
I only have a link to Edmonton

Hey! I am looking to land in Edmonton sometime in January. Sent you a DM request

jassymama:
Three (3) bedroom apartment to be available(January)in the mature upscale neighborhood of Blue Quill, Edmonton.

The apartment is a 9 mins walk to the Century Park LRT station and has very close bus stop access.

There is a catholic school and a public school within a 700m distance. Other attractions include - 2 daycares, shopping mall, a clinic, 2 dental clinics, a pharmacy, many restaurants, 2 convenience stores and 2 gas stations are within 200m of the house.

The rent is holy and contains water and heating. The apartment has stainless steel appliances and nice neighbors ✌�

LONG POST ALERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Abridged version
IELTS – 29th September, 2018 (LRSW - 9,9,8,7)
IQAS - 13th August, 2018
NOC: 4112
ITA – 10th January, 2019
MED - 24th January, 2019 (IOM Lagos)
AOR – 8th February, 2019
MEP – 25th March, 2019
BIOMETRICS – 27th March, 2019
PPR – 23rd October, 2019 (8 months, 15 days)
VO - Ottawa
Family composition: 1 (na only me waka come)


All glory and praise goes to Jesus.

Some background information about me. I am by all accounts fortunate to be considered a middle class Nigerian as i attended decent schools, embarked on the occasional summer vacation, had ikoyi club membership from way back when membership was a status symbol and lived a life of general stability, which i am thankful for. I am a lawyer by profession and obtained my undergrad degree in the UK and my postgrad in USA and all of my education were sponsored by my parents. My dad was absolutely livid when I told him that I was going to apply for Canadian PR and tried to get my elder brother in the USA (who stayed back after med school) to convince me to stay put, I simply told my brother that if he was really sympathetic towards my dads’ disdain at my decision and wanted to remedy the situation then he should relocate to Nigeria with his family and he kept mute afterwards. My mum on the other hand prayed with me and wished me God’s grace.

I had always been pro-Nigeria and thought that the Buhari/Osinbajo administration (i was sold mostly because of Osinbajo, as i know him from a distance in a professional capacity) would usher in relative prosperity for Nigerians as a collective. I heard of the EE program at about the same time and thought to myself nah I’ll stay here, prosper and build the life of my dreams in Nigeria, LoL naive me.

Fast-forward to September 2017 when my EE journey started in earnest. At this point I had become increasingly disillusioned at my job; the welfare of young lawyers; the practice of law in Nigeria and worst of all, Nigeria was neck deep into a recession when an old friend from undergrad school told me that he was getting married and would thereafter be relocating to Canada and encouraged me to apply (shout-out to JAM for sowing the EE seed). I registered and sat for IELTS in October 2017 and my result went thus LRWS: 7.5, 8.5, 7, 8 which was insufficient to get me an ITA. I dusted myself off and registered for another exam in February 2018 and simultaneously registered to get my undergrad and post-grad degrees (overkill i know) accessed by IQAS. Unfortunately I suffered from severe abdominal pain during the written test and so I struggled during the exam and I scored the following LRWS: 7.5, 9, 7.5, 8 . At this point I gave up on the entire EE exercise and moved on with my life. But my friend kept prompting me to retake IELTS saying how good my result was at my first attempt with little to no practice, and on my second attempt despite my challenges but I kept brushing him off. On 1st September 2018 I was at an insane wedding after-party chopping mad grinds from a babe when a close friend of mine who by all accounts was doing much better than me (staff of Seplat) told me he had just submitted his EE application, after hearing this I stopped drinking and dancing for the remainder of the party and thought to myself how I had been sleeping on duty. The very next day I registered for the exam holding on 29 September and practiced like my life depended on it (I watched tons of videos relating to IELTS on YouTube, used any free material I could lay my hands on online, bought a book from British Council for 5,500 and practiced everyday, everywhere, anytime) and I am proud to say that thanks to God that my result was great. LRWS: 9,9,7,8 (overall 8.5). Armed with my IELTS and ECA I entered the pool and got an ITA in November. I was however compelled to reject the invite as I had insufficient POF (lol, I had just spent a ton of money on a vacation in August) YOLO.

APPLICATION
On 23 December, 2018 i re-entered the pool with CRS of 473 and received an ITA on 10th January, 2019. With my ITA in the bag I swung into action. I paid attention to detail and created a folder for each component of the application exercise.

PCC: Nigerian PCC was done at Alagbon for 5k, I also applied for my American and UK PCCs online.

Medicals: I had my medicals done with IOM on 24th January, 2019 as the earliest available date with Q-Life was in March.

POF: I submitted my dollar denominated account statement and fixed deposit certificate both from Gtbank along with a deed of gift and letter of non-indebtedness.

Work reference letters: I got reference letters from my former firm and current firm which collectively were well over four years of experience.

ECA: This was pretty straightforward as I had both my universities send my transcript to IQAS and I received my report months later, merged this with my IELTS TRF, undergrad certificate, postgrad certificate and call to bar certificate.

Passport: Studio 24 to the rescue. I requested for digital copies of my passport to be sent to my email too.

Submission: I ensured that I vetted everything before submitting as I didn’t want any hiccups along the way.

THE LONG WAIT
I realised shortly after submitting my application that I might have made an error as I stated that I first qualified to practice in my profession in 2010 (LL.B graduation) when in actuality I should have stated Feb, 2012 (law school call to bar) and so i reached out to @ifeoma77 (thanks again) who reassured me that it wouldn’t be an issue, but stated I could raise a CSE just to put my mind at ease and I did just that. I passed my medicals on 25th March. I ordered my first GCMS note on 23rd May and received my notes on 11th July. My notes stated that Criminality & Medicals had been passed while Eligibility & Security hadn’t commenced and finally that my file had been parked. I was gutted but glad that at least there wasn’t anything amiss. I ordered my second set of notes on 30th July, which was 9 days to the 6 months application processing deadline, hoping that it’d prompt someone to look at my file.

6 MONTHS POST-AOR
My application crossed the 6 month timeline on 8th August, 2019 and I was absolutely gutted as I thought I’d have received my PPR at this point. I decided to send an email to MP Goodale to inquire about the status of my application. He responded that Eligibility was recommended pass, which is a good thing as the Eligibility component is probably the most problematic aspect of the entire application process. Then my application crossed the 7 month timeline and at that point i had experienced a full cocktail of emotions (rage, jealously, anxiety, hopelessness and paranoia).

PPR MAIL
Since the wait had become agonising, I only checked my account once weekly. For some weird reason I woke up at the wee hours of 23rd October and I decided to check my account and I saw a ghost update (very first one I am aware of) which made me excited and very optimistic that PPR was around the corner. Woke up in the morning to check my mail before starting my day as is my usual practice and saw the “Ready for visa” mail dated 22nd Oct. I literally became numb. I think they just let my application gather dust until they were ready to finalize.

PARTING WORDS
I have to admit that the toughest part of this entire process is the waiting game (wondering if your application has any material errors). I’ll suggest everyone uses this period to achieve something else you always wanted to do in life, or maybe start practicing for interviews. For me that was exercising (jogging and football), and I am now in the best shape of my life. Things may seem uncertain, but trust me, you don't want to regret having wasted the time you have now, when you finally land in Canada and realize you could have actually used that downtime to benefit your life in other ways.

The importance of GCMS notes cannot be overemphasised. I advice everyone to apply for their first set after crossing the 100 day mark as it’d help you identify any red flags raised by IRCC and perhaps remedy it (it takes just over 35 days to receive so you should be well into your 4th month post-AOR when you receive it). A second note should also be applied for if you haven’t received PPR after 5 months, for the earlier stated reason and to perhaps trigger an officer to take a look at your file (my theory).

Special thanks to the elders for starting this thread, it truly is a treasure-chest of information. I learned at least 80% of all I know cornering EE on here and I implore newbies to takeout time and research for yourselves.

On a final note my parting advice to every applicant is to always tell the truth as these guys verify everything and also try to keep your application as simple as possible, also update/ tidy up your linkedln and Facebook profiles. For newbies start processing your ECA and register for IELTS, practice really hard and pass exceedingly well. For those in the pool whose scores aren’t quite high enough to get an ITA, do everything within your power to increase your points (learn French, take an additional course that’s recognised) and I hope you all get to experience a miracle beyond your wildest imagination.

The end! Fin!! Shalom!!! Over and out!!!! My watch has ended!!!!! I don port o!!!!!! Japa season is here!!!!!!! It has ended in praise!!!!!!!!

*Mic tap* *Mic tap* attention everyone.

After 257 agonising days of waiting, I am delighted to say it’s PPR. I’ll be back with my story shortly.

Congratulations. Thank you for always going above and beyond to help.

Ifeoma77:
Woke up to THE mail today
It's PPR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Haha. I’ve only just seen this. Finally passed medicals and I had my biometrics done yesterday. Sent you an email yesterday

FirstTImeUser:
@lordsneed....any news? Mep or bill? I hope you are "coping waiting" or "waiting coping"

Hello everyone, it’s been a minute. Great to see there’s a new thread. I decided to stay off the forum post AOR in order to maintain my sanity as the wait can be quite unnerving. I’m here to give a progress report cause we’re all family in this quest.

AOR: 8th February
Medical passed: 26th March
Biometric request: 26th March
Biometric completed: 27th March
Background check has also commenced.

That’s all the news I have for now and I’ll be sure to share whatever update I get in real-time. Going back to staying away from nairaland for my own good. Good luck to everyone concerning their respective applications.

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Compress your document. Fin!

Hopesprings:
Good morning all. I could really use some help/advise if anyone as some suggestions. I am at the verge of submitting my application with just one issue and I would really like to close this out today and finally get this off my plate after one elapsed ITA and week away from the deadline for this one.

My financial documents are larger than the 4MB limit and I have tried the different online compressors and none seem to do the trick. At this point, I'm now looking at maybe downsizing the number of documents I have in the file.

My POF is a Mutual Fund I opened about 3 weeks ago. I included the letter/statement from the bank for the mutual fund, my 6 months bank statements (both current and savings) as well as that of my spouse to show the source of funds and a reference letter from my bank. Is there anything I can remove from here? Do you have any other suggestions on how to shrink the file?

Thanks a lot in advance.

IQAS

EmeraldConsults:
Good morning all,

Please, I'm asking for a friend: which is better for Masters in Law (LLM) evaluation, WES, IQAS or ICES? and why?

Thanks...

What are you waiting for? Jump in the pool and I’m certain you’d get an ITA within the next two rounds.

Darlken:
Hi Guys, Please help a brother. Here's my case. I used the CRS Tool to calculate my score and it was 444. I worked as a relationship manager from May 2013 to Feb 2014. And moved to another bank from Feb 2014 to July 2016. Now the last employment letter stated my employment date to be from Sept 15 2014. Now I jumped into the pool and was told I am ineligible. My funds is $19000. I'm married but my wife ain't coming.
1. can I create another profile?
2. should I include period btw Feb 21 2014 to Sept 14 2014(probationary period) as part of my employment dates?
3. IELTS Score is LRWS 8,7.5,7,7
4. Completed Masters in US. ECA done by WES

Guys, please help

Congratulations!

Boom12:
My people, this PPR is a sweet feeling ooo, I've been smiling all day

Timeline

Decision to travel was in April 2018.
Family of 4
IELTS July 2018 LSRW 8877
WES September 2018
CRS 454
ITA 3 October
AOR 6 November
MEP/BIL 11 December
Visa Office No idea
PPR 22 January 2019 (dated 21 January 2019), letter didnt specify VFS location for submission


My husband and I registered for IELTS in April 2018; when the results were released, I had LSWR 7.5,8,7,9. I hurriedly calculated our scores and after several permutations, realised that its only having an 8 in listening that will give us a chance - I had not come across this thread then. I was pregnant and wasn't motivated to rewrite the exam. Then I came across this thread shortly afterwards and discovered i could even claim two or more certificates with my BSc and AAT from ICAN...imagine my joy.

I was instantly motivated and registered for another IELTS in July, I was heavily pregnant then. That day of the exam ehn...I sobbed quietly on my seat because the map section was just crazy. When the results were released, I had an 8 in listening...mhen i was overjoyed.

WES completed my evaluation in September; however, Lautech till now has not sent my husband's transcript so no evaluation for him. Thankfully he has a brother in Canada so we were able to get 15 points from him.

I had my baby shortly before ITA so we were able to include her in the application. We applied for her passport after ITA. See drama that day...she refused to open her eyes for a long time that day...eventually she did and we got the passport a couple of days later.

I booked an appointment with Qlife the day we got our ITA and was able to get an appointment for November 5. This was what delayed our AOR, really....all other documents were ready, thanks to this thread. Inspector Fatai came to the hospital to get our details for the PCC and delivered them to our house that same evening.

POF was Axa Mansard mutual funds and an education savings plan with Mutual Benefits

Reference letter was from my former place of work, where I spent over 5 years.

Travel history, I'm not sure if it's extensive...been to South Africa, London, Ghana, US and Dubai. I didn't need PCC for any.

As led by the Holy Spirit, my husband had a conviction that our PPR will come this week and it came. No ADR, no ghost update, just an email from CIC...so my people, if prayer works for you, please pray. My lips were filled with songs of thanksgiving this morning, I danced and danced because God's Word is true.

Thanks everyone for your contributions on this thread. I wish everyone still awaiting good news in this process all the best, God will meet you at the point of need in Jesus name. Amen

I had mine done just yesterday in Alagbon for 5k. Not sure if you can have it done on behalf of someone as you'd be required to thumbprint.

livewithpurpose:
Please how much will it cost me to do a Police Clearance Certificate for someone in the US? He has sent me all the required documents and fingerprint. A Police link at Alagbon is telling me 20k. Is this a fair price?

Thank you.

Ifeoma77:
That instruction is not for you, you are doing upfront medicals. So just show up with other requirements and don't stress about it

Hello everyone. I am one the new ITA recipients. I am scheduled to undergo my medicals next week with IOM, however in their confirmation email to me i was told to bring along my medical report form which has your IME number from IRCC. However, i have tried my possible best to locate the form without much luck. Would anyone be kind enough to advice how to get the medical report form or should i forget about it all together. Thanks

canadamedicals@qlifefamilyclinic.com

Hello,

Someone stated a way to book medical at Qlife if you have ITA. Is there an email to send one's ITA to? Kindly shed more light on this.

Thanks [/quote]

ITA mail just dropped, Thank God. The wait and uncertainty from yesterday was so nerve-racking, i was starting to regret rejecting an ITA in November. Congratulations to ALL that received an ITA today and good luck with the entire application process. To everyone in the pool i also wish you all good fortunes.

IIIIIII. It’s taking wayyyyyy too long dammit

If you’re patiently waiting for ITAs tomorrow, say “I”

Meanwhile, @newmum0615 and old hands here, pls bear with us as new Jelmusboy will trouble you people ooo after tomorrow’s ITA hopefully[/quote]

Terribly saddened by all the news of ineligible profiles and i hope all those affected can find a way around it very soon. However, i do not think it has anything to do with POF as i only just submitted a profile in late December and my POF was the recommended amount of 12,475 CAD for a single applicant and i fortunately didn't receive any email last night. If were to guess, i'd say CRS scores have been greatly increased.



I guess the problem is because of review in the POF that is to take effect this January. Although no update on CIC website but when I checked my eligibility again using a higher amount, I was found eligible.
Should we just create another profile? Do one have to delete the ineligible profile before u can create another one?[/quote]

I can only imagine how you must feel now, however please do not be deterred. Firstly, i’d advise that you apply for an EOR on your latest result immediately and that hold off on retaking the exam in the interim until you receive the results of both EORs. Finally, concerning your writing, the only reasons why I can think of for persistently coming up short is either your writing is illegible or you do not meet the required word count. I am no expert but this is my candid opinion. Good luck

Silent reader and i must say, this group is loaded. I just saw my result and i cant keep quiet anymore. I'm devastated right now. I dont know what i am doing wrong o. Ielts has been holding me down since July. First three attempt is with BC. 1st attempt: LRSW 8.5/6.5/7.5/7. 2nd attempt: 7.5/6.5/7/6.5. 3rd attempt: 8/7.5/7.5/6.5. Applied for EOR this December so i'm yet to get result. Fourth attempt is with MOD 8.5/8/8/6.5. Please what should i do as i'm fed up already. ECA has been ready since September.[/quote]

If it weren't for your score in listening, i would have advised you to apply for an EOR. Dust yourself off, prepare hard and retake the exam. Good luck

engrkaz:
I had my IELTS on the 15th of December. LRSW: 7.5,9,7.5,6.5.... So sad....WIll try again next month

Hello all. Glad to join this thread. I entered the pool today with CRS of 473. fingers crossed for an ITA in the next round