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yinksob002:
@MrsBee

Have you finally picked a date for the dropbox follow up interview?

All the best

Yes I have. You?

November dates are available now

yinksob002:
@Mrs Bee

Pls check now, some dates are available.

Thanks. I saw a November date. Just wondering if it possible to change it incase closer dates are released.

yinksob002:
@Mrs Bee

Were you able to pick a date finally?

The only date that came up was Jan 2020, hoping to get a closer date so I just let that go.

[quote author=Ade84ty post=81526989][/quote]One date has popped up

yinksob002:
Thanks. I did not travel on the exact date due to some work related constraints but still travelled few months afterwards. Besides, I was single then but married now. Anyways, I hope for the best as i attend the interview.

Have you been able to schedule an interview?

yinksob002:
I finally picked up my passport today only to be asked to schedule a follow up interview. Honestly, I do not understand their criteria anymore given that i spent only two weeks out of the 2yrs earlier granted. I guess it's probably due to change in my marital status.

To those still waiting for a response from the embassy, I wish you all the best.

I also picked up today and was asked to schedule an interview. They want me to come with itemized bill and receipts for my childbirth on my first visa. I had renewed that visa and used it only once on a day road trip from Canada (less than 12 hours actually). The annoying thing for me is they had my passport for over 3 months, only to be told to schedule an appointment at the end. And no dates are available right now, the process can be better.

tjfasasi:
Stayed 5 months� out of 6 months and know better now. Status changed same day it was checked

All the best with your interview.

tjfasasi:
Submitted 9th May, got a 221G letter reply on the 8th of Aug. Hope for the best

Wow. Did you overstay or give birth? And did your ceac status change from Application Received?

spykid014:
Hi everyone... Please has anyone who submitted for B1/B2 renewal through Dropbox between May 8th - May 13th gotten their visas? Status still on *Application Recieved* ...

May 13th. Still on Application Received. You?

irewoleorth:
Good Morning,
Please does anyone have any response to my request above?
Kindly assist.
Thanks a lot.

I submitted May 13, the very last day of dropbox submissions. Still waiting to hear back. What day did you submit?

It's almost 11 weeks now and no update. Has anyone who submitted in May heard back from them?

seyewest:
They will get back you to you soon... within 3 months of submission.

yinksob002:
Hello guys,
I submitted my passport for dropbox renewal for almost 9 weeks now but yet to get a response.

Is there anyone in the house with a similar scenario cos this is taking too long.

Thanks

I submitted almost 9 weeks ago too, a day before they stopped accepting for dropbox. Yet to hear back...

Bjkhaleed:
Good Morning Nairalanders & Happy New Month.
Please I've a vital question to ask about Aunt Intl. passport. Her Head is covered with hijab on the picture in the Intl. Passport (because of her working visa to Oman she did that then about 2yrs back). Thus, she's embarking on another journey to Canada.
So her curiosity now is, will the embassy accept the Intl. Passport to stamp visa on it due to the hijab or not (so we can get another new passport for her again in alteration of the recent).

Thanks

Yes they will. But if she needs to take a passport photograph, then she can let her ears out.

sabanageorge:
What would you do if you must quit your job in Nigeria to leave for permanent residency in Canada? My salary is seven figures and my career prospects here in Nigeria are bright. I have less than 2 months to leave for Canada or I'll lose my permanent residency. I can't travel to Canada in between jobs; not only because the job itself requires my constant presence in Nigeria, I also won't be able to make the number of days in Canada required for residency renewal. I am extremely comfortable in Nigeria; maybe overcomfortable. No real idea how Canada will be.

what would you do in my shoes?

I'm a pretty smart person, so I have thought about this long and hard. I have probably also arrived at a temporary decision as well. However, I'd like to hear what other smart persons may have to say about this. I'd also like to hear what others have to say who have been in this situation. So, thanks in advance.

Mods, please help push to front page so I can get the best opinions.

I am exactly in the same shoes. So confused on what to do.

eddycross:
@Newmum0615
@A555
@redocean
@kissoflife
@luffyhaki
I've heard that people have taken new photos just before departing Nigeria and given to the immigration personnel at the point of signing their landing documents. That may help.

This is what we did

Newmum0615:
Na wa o. So which one should we use again?

Wherever you decide to use, just make sure you take a ruler to measure the photos and ensure they meet the specifications. We used Studio 24 and I took a ruler along. They had to reprint 5 sets of photos because it kept coming out wrong. We didn’t get any request for new photos, so it worked.

monchat:
Let her ask her self if she has a strong family tie in Nigeria. Since she is single she has no family ties. No hubby and kids

2. How long has she been in the fashion designer work? ( Years of experience working as a fashion designer) 3 Years

3. Have she got any traveling history. Traveling history to Europe countries not Contonu or Togo o! (Which is a plus) No Travel History

How much does she make monthly and yearly in her business Average of 50k monthly

The VO will evaluate her with the above.

Hello House,

I have a friend that wants to apply to visit the US. She is 27, single and a fashion designer (business is not registered). I think her chances are low, but i would like to hear from other experienced people here.

3 years as a fashion designer
No travel history
Average of 50k monthly.

Hello House,

I have a friend that wants to apply to visit the US. She is 27, single and a fashion designer (business is not registered). I think her chances are low, but i would like to hear from other experienced people here.

lilyandie:
Hallo my people, so my landing gist

I landed last week sunday. I flew two airlines because i used miles to purchase my ticket and i spent some time in London before heading to Canada. I flew Klm from Naija to London and then BA from London to Toronto.

I cargoed my things, which was 112kg, i cargoed with airfrance, and it cost me 108,000, paid the customs guys 20k for clearing my goods and 3,500 to purchase cartons and settle the guys who wrapped the things.
I cargoed my things cos i wanted to avoid dragging suitcases and ghana must bags. My things arrived after 3 days.
I landed in Toronto by 4:30pm, no queue at all, was asked the usual questions, they collected one of my COPR and welcomed me to Canada.
Could not process my SIN when i got in cos they dont work on Sunday.

AirFrance seems cheaper than going to the Cargo guys. Congratulations.

Travelmonk:
Hello there,

I'm in the same boat, I have received an email yesterday (more than 24hrs ago) from cic that I should sign on to my account to check my updated status.

I did, couldn't find any message, even from vfs text/email for anything. My app was online, submitted 12th March, biometrics 13th March. Please what could be happening? Any experience? Thanks all

My sister also saw the same account update without an actual update in her account. Her application was online, submitted 10th March, biometrics 12th March (but it reflected in her account on the 13th).

Update

Passport request received today, April 13, 2018.

Blingyrie:
Hello All, I feel I should write a synopsis of my journey to encourage someone out there.
My journey started last year when I got pr in September, 2017; I was immediately bombarded with confusion and fear. By February ending I had 2 phone interviews which progressed rather rapidly to job offers. Am accepting a part time job now so as to round up my course work b4 beginning at a fulltime position later in d year.
So wats my story’s point?
* be prepared to do your research on internet; use variety of resources
* remain focus on ur plan
* please please LinkedIn is ur best tool for getting a job; present n interact professionally on it
* stop being dismissive of people on public platforms n guard ur utterances; mind u, u never know wen u may need dat person
* everyone has a distinct n unique path in life so wat works for one may not work for u; invest in urself

Take care and gudluck in all your endeavours��

Congratulations

A555:
I believe you should be able to link it immediately after the landing officer has initiated your PR card application when you land. I was planning to do mine immediately we arrived, but I forgot and it only crossed my mind about 6 weeks after we landed, when someone on this thread made a reference to it.

I would double check the information you're putting in, and get someone (maybe spouse) to also double check the information you put in. The slightest changes, misspelt names, etc will make it come up with no record found. Birth Places like Ilesa vs IleSHa or Ogbomoso vs OgbomoSHo, it needs to be consistent with what's been on your PR application.

A number of people have reported issues with linking. Someone sent an email to IRCC and got this response, so probably not everyone will be able to link it.

A555:
I went with the options in the attached screen shots.

For Given Names, use both your first and middle names, if this is what you have consistently used in your applications. All information must exactly match what you used in your applications. Date you became a PR is when you landed and got signed in at the airport.

For us it immediately pulled up both our PR card applications, which I then linked to the same cic account, one after the other.

I have tried all the options. How long after landing were you able to link it?

A555:
Thanks. I will try the number. You really are a legend on this thread.

Both our PR cards were linked to the same CIC account as you've described. Last week, one application was updated to approved and the card was delivered today. The other remains still as "Submitted" status.

I have tried to link severally but I keep seeing no applications found.

tallboo:
@mrs Bee...i submitted on the 26th of January and i have even lost hope on it as this is my first attempt.
Can you kindly avail me the respective email address to send the mail to.
Thanks

accraimmigration@international.gc.ca
lagos.immigration@international.gc.ca

You can email both, the responsible visa office will reply you.

tallboo:
Urgent- justwise; ladylco n others...

Pls i recently came to US on a long vacation and i just received a message to submit my passport that it has been approved. As it is i cant meet up the 30days grace. I applied online in lagos nigeria.
Pls wat shld i do?

When did you submit your application? Send them an email to explain your circumstance, they would let you know what to do?

Please i am looking for the latest PMP materials for the 6th edition. Incase anyone here has, kindly share.

nadina:
You could reach out to Bowen. I got my first job through them. Randstad, Executrade, TPD. There are lots of them. You could also attend the free resume and cover letter workshop organised by Alberta Works. They are quite brief and concise and might help in drafting your resume. I hope this helps. I wish you all the best!

quote author=Supagal post=66217904]Congrats @Nadina. Your story does inspire.
Dear seniors thanks for all insightful posts. It has guided me all the way.
Landed in Calgary about 2 weeks ago. Please Nadina, and other seniors that understand the Calgary system, can you please tell us the name of the recruitment agency you used to get your 1st job.
Went to centre for newcomers and the counsellor was more interested in selling his book to me.

Are there some other ones you will recommend for the Calgary area, particularly for finance professionals. Roberthalf, Kelly services?
Thanks.

Please where can we get free resume review service close to Brampton.

balogunsam:
God bless you for this information ma'am. One question please...while entering the USA in the car, were you asked for a documentation specifially, a US visa? Thank you for the expected response.
Warm regards!

Amen. Yes you require a valid US visa. They would ask you questions like ‘the purpose of your trip’ ‘how long you will be spending’ etc

MrsBee:
Good Day All,

We would be going to Ontario in March for short-landing.

We are also considering going across the border to Niagara falls/Bufallo NY during the weekend while we are there but my worry is how to return into Canada without a PR card.

Landed seniors , please help with your advise/suggestions.

Hello house, So my adventurous self went across the border for a road trip to the US yesterday. I went with my mum and a friend offered to drive us there. Did some shopping at Burlington in Amherst, NY. I was able to come back into Canada showing just my passport and COPR. No issues at all. ��

https://www.nairaland.com/3053069/general-guide-australian-permanent-resident

Guys help yourself. Read up!