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ferdimako:
You will need to suspend each time u modify before they invite and u aren't ready. Lock u out for 60 days.

I have had my account running since 2013. Each time there will be changes, a correspondence email is always sent to me for updates. Validity is surely more than 60 days.

gnykelly:
OK sire

I have actually filled out the forms to the extent of my progress. You can always save and log out for later. Will continue as I progress. True about no craftiness. Its all about the facts as you have to show evidence when invited to apply for visa!

gnykelly:
A+. but you have to be very crafty when writing your EOI.

Thanks gnykelly! Will give it a thot as I progress.

ferdimako:
OK... u need the migration points from experience. U can start romancing with IELTS or PTE....If u are btw 24 and 35, u just need the competence level.

@ferdimako, many thanks for ur thots!

bossladyMo:
Why don't you apply for a VETASSESS advisory service first? Takes just 10days and about 15k to get it.

@bossladyMo, may not need it as accounting is a relevant qualification. I appreciate your advice though, thanks!

bjayzeez:
why not try CPA, ICAA or IPAA. I think a few internal auditors have complained about VETASSESS and accounting! Also, you dont have to wait till June.8, 9, and 10 Years experience fetches you the same points....15 points. I stand corrected though. Depending on your uni, transcripts take a while before they get processed.

IELTS Results too take about 14 days from the exam day... so you might wanna start the background works. i.e register to write the ielts asap


Good profile you got, Bestaluck

@bjayzeez, Accounting is a standard qualification for auditing. My IELTS results is 8.0 overall with 7+ in all categories. Thanks all the same!

ferdimako:
I think if ur duties are in line with d nominated occupation, u can try assess.

Yeah. Duties have been more in areas of auditing operational processes, testing compliance to control policies & highlighting risk areas within the system. This is supported by suggesting process improvements to reduce financial costs/loss, eliminate chances of fraud, etc.

ferdimako:
@mclarry...ten/ten in my opinion. But u can start making progress on ur B.Sc transcript if ur school is d delaying difficult one.

Much appreciated ferdimako. My school adopts itranscript so no delays usually. Currently waiting till June for the 9th year to be deemed skilled for 8 years. I'm aiming to claim 15 points in that category.

mrnilobrawn:
My Ratings: 10

Many thanks mrnilobrawn!!!

Hi all,

I'm new to the thread. Have read thru and found it very interesting, helpful, & inspiring. I have aspirations as most of us do in here and congrats to all who have recorded successes in one way or the other. I'm aspiring towards subclass 189 or 190. Counting on your experiences as regards to vetting my lil profile below:

Nominated occupation: Internal Auditor
Assessing Body: VETASSESS (Waiting till June to complete 9 years of experience before applying)
Qualifications: BSc Accountancy 2003, ACCA Certificate in international auditing 2015, Member Institute of internal auditors - Nigeria(certification in view)
Years of Experience: 8 years in same organization, (June 2015 will make it 9 years.)
Documents: Will be as required on VETASSESS website.

From above, what are my chances of a positive response on a scale of 1 - 10? Thanks for anticipated response(s).

solomonwis: Has the person used the card for online payment before? There could have been a mismatch between the card details and what is entered on the application form. Please ask the person to cross check.

I can confirm to you that somebody has used a GT Bank Naira Master card for payment with CIC and he has gotten confirmation that the amount was deducted.

I understand some people have challenges with some Naira Master card. I have had challenges using GT Bank Naira Master card in the past for payments in the United Kingdom but I was able to overcome the challenges when I called GT Connect.

He should get to know what the problem is by calling the issuing bank.

Thanks Solomon for your response. Will ask the person about possible challenges that must have surfaced.

solomonwis: 1. PLEASE DO NOT ABBREVIATE write as much as the space provided can contain,leave the rest...You already have documents stating the name of the Institution attended.

2 & 3 - If you have a GT Bank Debit card,please provide the details as that will ease the payment.In fact,it will save you a lot of cost associated with raising bank draft. Moreover,the draft have to be in canadian Dollar and should be payable by a bank in Canada. In essence,a special arrangement has to be made with the bank where they'd issue a draft made payable in Canada on your behalf {This will not be a GT Bank Draft}. To save you the hassle,make the funds available in your account and provide your debit card details on the application form and the rest will be done by them.

4. Self-addressing mailing label is a label giving details of you and your address. They usually ask of this so they don't commit any mistake when sending any documents/letter/correspondence to you.

@Solomomn,
Someone used a naira mastercard debit card to apply. CIC returned his application stating reason as "several attempts to charge fees with the card failed". I'm yet to see anyone who succeeded in using a naira debit card. Please can you clarify this?

sholean: @mclarry,

Please what email were u using to communicate with WES?

On the other hand, if you're being contacted by WES, you do a reply to them as their email address will only show as"Contactca User"

sholean: @mclarry,

Please what email were u using to communicate with WES?

my email as provided during my online application to WES.

sholean: What is the Update now?[sup][/sup]





Great Lioness! My WES experience so far:
Online application - May 14th
UNN itranscript request - May 15th
Transcript FedEx courier from Enugu - May 16th
My Degree FedEx courier from Lagos - May 16th
IELTS June 8th test confirmation - May 20th
Transcript & Degree Delivered - May 21st
Online payment for Evaluation - May 21st
WES contacts UNN by fax, email & mail for verification - May 24th
Follow ups with UNN - May 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th respectively
WES emails me that am on hold pending response from UNN - May 29th
UNN verification processed(insider info) - May 31st

I believe WES will update the below before the end of next week:
Awaiting notification from WES - Since May 31st
My WES Online status: "Waiting for verification from institution"

This can be useful to someone out there!

@Sholean,
UNN sends verification via email to WES - June 6th
IELTS test - June 8th
WES claims not to have received verification - June 10th
Passed info to UNN - June 10th
UNN Resends verification via email to WES - June 11th
WES acknowledges receipt and my evaluation put in progress - June 12th
WES projects June 20th for evaluation completion
WES completes evaluation - June 19th
WES sends 2 copies of evaluation via courier - June 19th
2 copies of WES evaluation reaches my address - June 24th
Collected IELTS test results(band 8.0) - June 26th
Collected Police Certificates - June 27th
Bank reference letter & bank statements - June 27th
Raised GTB bank draft for application fees(CAD$1,100) - June 27th
Application package sent to CIO - June 27th
Application received by CIO - July 4th

June 27th... one of the craziest day of my life but ended in accomplishment

Journey so far!

Royaldee: This is quiet strange. With lots of thousands of applications sent. Less than 30? May be those received on May 4 were the only ones reported.

Can anyone pls explain this. It doesn't add up.

That's purely as from May 4 applications. Its been stated since first day of opening. WES and IELTS is the slow kick off but also advantageous because when you scale through to a complete application, you,ve just eliminated 50% of processing delays. These were put in place by CIC to speed up their processes.

I hope that clears your doubts @Royaldee.

LadyGuinivere: Update:For People that applied with Cards, U might want to check your banks. Somebody's card was debited yesterday so CIC is working

@LadyGuinivere, kindly confirm cards to mean our naira debit cards(mastercard, verve, visa etc.)

Thanks!

To all, documents not in English or French requires 2 things:
1. Notarized certified translations - not notarized photocopy of documents already in English or French(e.g. if your translating from German to English or French)

2. A photocopy of the original document in German as in example above.

I hope this clears the doubt on our minds as notarization of documents in English(for Nigerians) is not just absolutely unnecessary but also not required. There is a last warning in that paragraph: Do not send any additional documents when submitting your application to CIO.

Cheers!

ifechukwukamso: @solomonwis Read pages 11-17 of the ATTACHED GUIDE TO APPLICATION UPDATED LAST IN 2013-04-29
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/EG7TOC.asp
This is an extract of what page 13 under languages STATES look under important Notice section
Note: Test results from a designated testing agency will be used as conclusive
evidence of your language proficiency.
Important information. If you wish to be awarded points for your
proficiency in both official languages, you must include the results of your
official English language proficiency test (CELPIP – General or IELTS –
General Training) AND your official French language proficiency test (TEF)
with your application to the CIO.
Important information. If you are claiming adaptability points for your
spouse or common-law partner’s language proficiency, you must include the
results of their official English language proficiency test (CELPIP – General
or IELTS – General Training) OR their official French language proficiency
test (TEF) with your application to the CIO.

For the Notarization palava am quoting an inside source in Famarha Immigration service you can choose to believe it or not.
With this I rest my case

@ifechukwukamso, First misguide: ATTACHED GUIDE TO APPLICATION UPDATED LAST IN 2013-04-29. Please changes to the current applications came into effect in 2013-05-04.
Second misguide: No notarization needed for copies of documents except for translation purposes. See insert to find current checklist in use and note sentences underlined in red:

solomonwis: Yes, you can pay with your naira debit card and that will be debited immediately you are informed of a successful payment.

Many thanks and well appreciated!

@Solomonwis, can one pay for WES and CIC applications using the naira mastercard? If yes, how long doest it take for WES to debit ur account after the online payment via their website?

LadyGuinivere: Saw this on one of those other timelines for FSW 2013. Thought it was pretty hilarious(and I hope its so not true )and decided to show it here. A bit of comic relief to keep us going.lol
Keep on the faith mates

Peeps like Vanessa should be learning from these experiences.

LadyGuinivere: Sweet pea we know that. Nobody's crazy. What my good man mclarry was simply saying is expect d worst and hope for the best.
I have seen d stats as well, some people actually get in 6months, while some did the whole process in 2 years and above. I frankly do not think there's anybody that embarked on this FSW journey without doing a bit of research here and there
All in all, keepin the faith is about being optimistic which I most certainly are.
And if anybody still wants to live in happyland of 6months *shrugs* it still don't matter

You're point LadyGuinvere! Vanessa, your response lacked strength due to pessimistic stands you have chosen. There shall be more 6 months testimonies for those who not only believe but have their complete, unencumbered applications sent in! Can I hear somebody shout HALELUYAH!!!

ferdimako: My IELTS test date mate.Am up against it in Abuja.It's academic! Where are speaking and venue? Good luck to us!

Ferdimako, are you applying for studies as yours is the academic test. I'm slated for the general test for immigration purposes. I did the speaking test last Sunday at the British Council Ikoyi. Listening, writing and reading for Lagos candidates will be at the National theatre, Iganmu Lagos. You should have been contacted by now if you'ré taking next Saturday's test. Emails have been sent with candidate numbers to that effect.

vanessa_ra: , ;DI dy laugh o. Depending on your Visa office, Accra is very slow and has a huge backlog.

Take a chill pill may be by May 2014...Gel003 abi na lie?

You may visit ; canadavisaforum and link up with the Naija thread.....in your Best interest

Vanessa, I'm well aware of that forum as I visit here and there simultaneously whenever I go online. We are here to share good and bad experiences. In 2010, with the Accra backlogs, my colleague applied and He was done in 6 months! True it took some 2 years. This stuff is on a case by case basis. His applications had no issues whatsoever! CIC is well aware of the backlogs worldwide not only Accra office and if you truly visit the forum you're referring me too then I expect that you know better. To clear the backlogs, CIC came up with the new criteria effective May 4th.

Please lets not misguide or discourage people here. Today is exactly a month since the new criteria took effect and believe it or not, some of us will struggle to satisfy all and if you do... 6 months max you're done! But if there is an issue with your application, its only natural to experience delays. CIC has stressed this enough saying "ensure its COMPLETE to avoid delays".

I strongly believe this forum is to guide us more with our individual experiences and knowledge so when we apply or even after, issues that may cause delays could be dealt with.

Again you should have known that most members of the canadavisaforum are not May 4th applicants. They are sharing experiences from previous years which is still helpful. Most of us here are looking forward to this new criteria and to everyone out there... SEND IN THE RIGHT AND COMPLETE APPLICATION, 6 MONTHS MAX YOU WILL BE DONE!

CIC will Process after May 4th applications separately and immediately as it is under a new criteria!

Thanks LadyGuinivere. This forum is a very helpful one. Ideas shared here are second to none. Applicants should be open to them and take advantage wisely. WES evaluations will be one of the slowest points for this year's applications. If other institutions can go the UNN way of itranscripts then processes will be more efficient. I'm proud of this advantage. Another slow point will be IELTS. Yeah 2nd week of June will be ideal.

Let's keep rolling!!

LadyGuinivere: ?
University of Nigeria
Nigerian Law School
U also want d letter from WES? ??

Great Lioness! My WES experience so far:
Online application - May 14th
UNN itranscript request - May 15th
Transcript FedEx courier from Enugu - May 16th
My Degree FedEx courier from Lagos - May 16th
IELTS June 8th test confirmation - May 20th
Transcript & Degree Delivered - May 21st
Online payment for Evaluation - May 21st
WES contacts UNN by fax, email & mail for verification - May 24th
Follow ups with UNN - May 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th respectively
WES emails me that am on hold pending response from UNN - May 29th
UNN verification processed(insider info) - May 31st

I believe WES will update the below before the end of next week:
Awaiting notification from WES - Since May 31st
My WES Online status: "Waiting for verification from institution"

This can be useful to someone out there!

Hey People! Happy new month and new hopes as we continue in our search for the maple leaf. I wish us all a successful quest and God bless!

Hi everyone. kindly hint me on the test venue in lagos, the time and date. I'll really appreciate this. You can get on 08032725865 or larrywhisky@yahoo.com.

HOPE WE ALL SUCCEED!!

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