I applied on February 5th but 2 of my friends got their approval already and they applied in late February.

Don't know if it's advisable to start sending web forms?

Although, I tried sending just one and I got an automatic response from Nairobi. This brings me to the question about Nairobi.

Pls, applications sent to Nairobi does it usually come out good?

Does it also get much delay before approvals?

Thanks for your responses!

Tolifefun:
when did you apply and how long have you been waiting? Keep praying that it should end in praise. Ircc is unpredictable . Some get approval early, while some experience a little delay.

quote author=Mofolam post=121718020]Pls everyone. Anyone (esp if u have gotten a refusal)
Has anyone’s upfront medical been updated to pass and eventually got a refusal. I want to know if passed medical is a +ve indication for approval. Or it isn’t a determinant. Pls I really need to know. The suspense is killing. I have researched from almost all pages on this forum but I couldn’t find a case study. Pls I know y’all don’t owe me anything but pls help an hypertensive person that has been having anxiety [/quote]

Same here.
When did you apply?
Which portal did you use?
Has your eligibility started?
When did you medical updated to pass?
Pls, if u've gotten an answer to your question, pls do lemme know. I really need an answer to this question too. Thanks!

Pls, which portal did you and your friend used to apply?

Ilueh:


As much as I can’t say if this is a reason, my friend and I who were both August applicants sent emails until they warned us to stop sending. 3 weeks later after they warned my friend, and 2 weeks after they warned me, our PPR came on the same day, December 29th.

Keep sending emails and webforms and back it up with serious prayers.

Oh.....I see. sounds good!

Thank you!

Pace6:


This is for the new portal and yes you can start an application by uploading your documents, leave it then come back to it provided that you haven’t submitted. You have about 60 days to submit before the application gets deleted. And NO it will not affect your application.

Goodluck

Pls is this for the new portal?

In the new portal is it possible to start an application,
save and come back later to continue?

And if it is possible, will it affect the application later?

Pace6:


The code will be sent to your email, that’s what you’ll register with. Hope your email is valid?

Generate invitation code with this link
https://ircc.canada.ca/visit-visiter/en/get-account-ircc-portal

Then proceed to apply with
https://portal-portail.apps.cic.gc.ca/signin?lang=en

Generate the code from the first link, then proceed to the second link to register.

Peace

Okay. Thanks.
[quote author=johnstan post=119626782][/quote]

Alright. Thanks for your response.

Pls on the new portal are there columns where you specifically give detailed informations of all siblings or family members?

And columns for pictures and birth certificates as well? where exactly did u add them?

@johnstan

johnstan:


*At immigrations in Canada I was only asked if I brought meat. I said no and I was handed my study permit.
* I applied in July, was approved in Nov.
* Used the new portal cos I did not want to fill those Pdf forms on the old Portal.
* Non accompanying siblings/fam members are good home ties, ensure you upload anything linking you to them. (Pictures, birth certificates etc)
* I can't tell if they will be contacted or not.

Cheers.

Congratulations once again!
Happy new year!

Pls I would like to ask..

1. Were you asked any question at the POF?

2. When did you submit ur application?

3. How long did you wait for ur decision to be out?

4. Did you use the GC Key portal or the New Portal?

5. Is it a must to include siblings birth certificates and pictures on the GC key portal?

6. Will they reach out to my siblings via phone call or email to confirm if I'm there sibling? Even if none of them is my sponsor?

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.

Ok.. thanks

ChiPromise:

Alone.

Seems this old portal gives a faster decision lately?

Did apply alone or with your spouse?

FranklynJonin:
Old portal - GC Key

Wow... seems this old portal has a fast application decision record now ooo.

Did u applied alone or with your spouse?

ChiPromise:

Old portal

Pls wch portal did you use when submitting your application?

FranklynJonin:
My program is in May 2023, I applied 9 of November and I got PPR on 29th of November.

@ChiPromise Congratulations on ur PPR!

Pls wvh of the application portal did you use?

But the notarization should be done by a NotaryPublic?

sos123:
Nope.

Alright. Thanks.

sos123:
sorry-- IMO -- means -- in my opinion.

I did it in Abuja high court

Pls at what location did you do urs?
Is IMO you stated here suppose to mean Imo state , I don't get that.
Did you also request for the Digital Affidavit? I just read this somewhere now don't know about it that's why I'm asking.

sos123:
From research, I heard both are fine. But I used the high court. No institution is really greater than the court IMO. I paid 3k

Can the Affidavit of return be done by a Notary Public?

sos123:
1. Letter of introduction is separate. that shows my job description, level, line manager ETC.
The reference letter stated that I do not owe my institution anything and I'm of good conduct


2. My affidavit of return stated (high court of justice not employer)
I'm applying for a study permit to Canada for two years course
My school name
That I will return to my home country after school provided that my visa expires
That I depose to this affidavit in good faith and for record purposes.

3. To be honest, I have seen people get approval without a police certificate. Please just be safe and add it. When i did mine it was 13K now its 45k. Naija! Just tie all the knots

Also, please when you go to the court request for the digital affidavit, it has a barcode that anyone can scan and it redirects them to the high court of justice website. This will show that it is genuine.

@johnstan Pls I would like to ask,

For the Deed of Gift and other documents needed to be notarized is it okay to use a Notary Public Or must one use High Court to notarize documents?

Congratulations on your PPR
Pls I would like to ask, for the Deed of Gift, is it okay to use just a Notary Public Or must one use High Court to notarize the documents?

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

Hlo Fam,

Pls, does dates on documents do affect ppr negatively?

I mean, like a document gotten in October or November and the person is yet to apply but hoping to apply in January.

would such affect the decision negatively?

Alright. Thanks.

saucekid50:


I don’t think there’s anything like fast portal..just follow the processing time which is about 12 weeks

Pls is it the best or the fastest portal in terms of visa decision?

And how can one get the link to the old portal?

[quote author=saucekid50 post=119385417][/quote]

Alright. Thank you.

johnstan:


Nope. Your balance and transaction history at the time you submitted your application is what will be used to judge your POF.
Sending an updated POF after topping up your account will not be considered except you were specifically asked by IRCC to send a new statement

Pls which portal did you use to apply?

Old or New?

saucekid50:
It’s ppr for my friend…I applied for him tho.
October 1st applicant.

Pls Is it possible to add a personal bank statement after submission of visa application.?

I mean after using one bank statement to apply first, then add more funds to the bank account and print out account statement again and upload/submit.

Pls is this possible and okay?
@johnstan
@wsx2

Alright. Same here. Going for 2yrs program as well.

Yeah.... I'm working on that.

Pls do you think 1.5m or atleast 1m is okay to back it up?

Yes, I have assets from my mum as a gift. And my parents also own their separate assets as well. All assets valuated and surveyed separately together with a car document.

Wsx2:


2years
You don't use only loan document .back it up with some little funds in your bank account and if you have assets add them.i have a lot of properties business and investment it's clear enough to vo that I can payback no need of explanation.their citizens also use their country loan to go to school even their own citizens can't afford to pay in cash to go to school.its not a bad thing taking loans

Alright. Thanks for your response.

Pls are you going for a year program?

Did you explain how you intend to pay back the loan on your SOP?

Pls can I connect with you cuz I also opted out for a loan and I'm close to submitting my application.

Wsx2:


40k and yes it covers both tuition and living expenses coz it’s in usd .

Sorry for the late response

My cousin bro in the U.S did everything, I honestly didn't know how he did he it. But I think he has used their services before. So he did the whole stuff which I really don't know what to explain here. So I won't mislead you. Sorry about that.

Btw, I think u can also check other loan companies as well so you won't have to put all your eggs in one basket

MumiOlivia:
@mizchoco
Please since you used Sallie Mae help me out on how to go about it.


Please I have been trying to apply for student loan from this organization. I'm not a US citizen neither do I have a parmanent resident permit. But I have someone in US that can act as my cosigner. Now my question is this..
When filling it they asked me to put a US address which I don't have, please how do I go about it.?

Should my cosigner act as me and fill the entire application form.?
How did you do yours.. Please I really need your response. Thank you.

Pls which portal did you use to apply?

chigozieevans:
Hello Everyone,
It's PPRRRRR celebration time for meeee
At about 4:19pm today, I got the good news.

1st time applicant. (Zero Travel History)
OCTOBER 04, applicant.
PPR December 20.

Please join me to celebrate oooooo
Fear wan been kill me because I knew I submitted the least documents based on what I have been seeing here on this thread.

It can only be God

Congratulations on your PPR.
Pls I would like to ask..

How much loan did you opted out from your loan company?

Did your loan covers for both tuition and living costs?

Wsx2:



Sorry guys

I have been busy
Applied august 9th
Upfront med passed oct 19
Eligibility never started
Background never started
Bvl December 1st
Another bvl 19 dec
Followed by ppr 19th dec


Didn’t submit much documents
Just few I even use phone to snap the documents sef didn’t really took the
application serious coz my bank account balance just around 2.9m was nothing to write home about but I got home ties. I don’t leave money in my account coz I have uncompleted house projects which I am still spending on.

I invested all my money so I don’t have to work another day to survive due to nigeria situation.I have properties worth over 95m all are houses not land. 5 houses 6 purchased condos 15 tenants Most of the houses documents aren’t ready due to government approval delays but I have stamp duty and land receipts deeds and ratification . I have a company aswell and a farm and also shares in mtn and other companies.

I took Mpower loan and the bank statement only as POF

Then I attached all the investment documents tenancy agreement my company and farm documents and LOA . Total about 12 documents to proof to those dudes that I am blessed already even with low account balance.

I just returned from Europe aswell

Goodluck to those still waiting

Oh.. alright!
Thanks for ur response.

Adakiobi:
I didn't use a loan . I got a gift deed which covered tuition balance and living expenses plus a little extra for flight and miscellaneous
I used the GC Key portal
It's a one year program
And i used My bank statement ticket

@Adakiobi Congratulations!

Pls, I would like to ask some bothering questions.

The loan company you used, how much money were you given? Hope this question isn't too personal shaa..

Is the loan covering for both tuition and living expenses?

Which portal did you use to apply, Old, New or NSE?

Did you use MBS or Normal Print out statement?

How many years course are you going for?

Sorry for asking too much.

Hope to hear from you. Thanks!