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Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen TGIF!!!!

Please if you've sent me an email and I'm yet to respond, kindly forgive me. I'll do so asap.

Good morning and what great mood on the thread. Definitely worth screaming about!!!!!!!!!


Congratulations everyone!!!

COPR
IELTS
ITA
PPR
LANDING

So thankful for everyone.

bharbhyie:
Congratulations Nenesisi

I rejoice with you.

So i picked up my EOR from BC today and my results were upgraded. (L-8.5, R-7.0, S-7.5, W-6.5). I had remarked my W and S with initial scores as 6.0 and 6.5 respectively.

Even though my crs is still not within the target required, I am thankful. I will be rewriting the tests in Jan or Feb. This computer based looks promising....

It will end in praise.

There is hope in front of you.

You should def consider the computer based.

Zeewirld:
.Hello,any other advantage over the paper based?

Well, the speaking was on the same day. So no 'go come'.

For me, it was better than writing with hand.

For the computer based IELTS exam, you have 30mins for the listening section, as against 40mims in the paper based exam.

You'll get login details for each section and your speaking test will begin immediately after the LRW.

You'll be given instructions during the test and a demo will be shown on how to navigate the system during the test.

But, I think, it's best to go on YouTube and familiarize yourself with it before hand.

The computer won't highlight spelling errors, so be sure your spellings are correct. No bathroom breaks during listening.

You can have your water with you but no eating. It was chilled environment

ontarioissauga:
Congratulations! How along, 13 days?

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The results took 3 working days. Exam was last Thursday


Friday Monday and Tuesday [today]

raphrulz:
Did you do the computer based exam??

Yes I did. Held 13th December. That was Thursday last week. Results were released this morning

raphrulz:
Did you do the computer based exam??

Yes I did.

Ifeoma77:
Congratulations @Nenesisi so happy for you!!!

Thank you so much. When I got the email, this morning that result was ready, my tummy began to rumble. Looool.

Thank you so much.

The computer based test is one option people should try.

Agents can't speed up processing. They can help you follow-up with your application and stuff, but I think the decision still lies with the CIC

vicnoshon:
Thank you. Can agents that knows what's what speed up the process in any way?

I had promised to share my IELTS story here. I'm just so grateful to God.
Pictured here is my new result with BC, the computer based test which I did Thursday the 13th Dec on the mainland

My first result was the same in LRS save the writing which was 6.5. I had used Jay videos and Oxford Online all on YouTube to prepare. I knew all the gimmicks, but when it was the time to write, I just became confused. I was no longer sure of myself.

When the results were released I reached out to @newmum then and she advised remarking and re-writing. I chose to rewrite.

So when the computer based option became available in Nigeria, I knew it was my time. I focused on the writing practices, especially because I knew the tension from writing would be removed. I am very comfortable using the computer. At the first attempt, Kai, I erased like there was no tomorrow. I just was so jittery.

Introduction
Random statement about the qiestion
Rephrase question
State what you will do

Paragraph 1
Point 1
Explain point
Supporting example

Paragraph 2
Same as above

Conclusion
Let the examiner know this is your concluding paragraph in your first sentence. E. G. As I conclude, In conclusion, To conclude etc.
Repharse question
Restate your answers again

Then use different sentence types. If possible stay away from the simple sentence [just subject and verb type]

You can tweak this depending on the questions asked. You also need to understand what the question is asking of you. Is it opinion only? Opinion and question? To what degree do you agree with the statement given? Etc. Understand the question well. This will come with practicing.

At the exam, we were only 16. It was in Gbagada. BC even gave us complimentary umbrellas. Lol

In all I just wanna thank God. Na to go collect TRF, update score and pray for speedy ITA.


Guys, don't despair over IELTS. Please don't accommodate negative thoughts. Yes, we may have challenges with the exam but that's all that are. They don't define you as a person.

We shall celebrate soon.

Who's awake?

So I was just wondering what will happen to those with honorary PHDs?
Lol

Will WES be okay with it?

Okay. Bye. Good night.


Congratulations once again to all PPR recipients

Please who has done the computer-based IELTS with BC or know anyone who has?

Congratulations. I'm so glad your 'oversabi' paid off. I can't even begin to imagine all the preparations needed in 30 days.

Pray for strength for you and yours.

And calm down ó. New life just began.

Sting007:
EXTREMELY LONG POST AND PROBABLY BORING ALERT!!

This is coming with mixed feelings... Cos, I'm feeling quite overwhelmed at the mad rush to conclude modalities to travel (approximately 1 month)

Congratulations �. I'm so glad your 'oversabi' paid off. I can't even begin to imagine all the preparations needed in 30 days.

Pray for strength for you and yours.

And calm down ó. New life just began.

[quote author=Sting007 post=73486454]EXTREMELY LONG POST AND PROBABLY BORING ALERT!!

Hahaha no be small

zannie:
this is very serious o

Congratulations to all ITA clinchers.

God, we need more PPR stories please.

Meanwhile, on my way to work this morning, look what I saw...

Someone living the Canadian life in Nigeria lol

Have a safe trip. Congratulations

jelmusboy:
Landing in two weeks' time

Congratulations similar results with my 1st attempt with BC too.

Plan to rewrite with MOD

Congrats once again

pejuhazel:
Everybody come and hear o...... it is not PPR but IELTS result. After my second attempt, I just checked my result and LSRW 8.5,8,9,8 MOD.
I had LSRW 8.5,8,9,6 in my first attempt with BC. I'm so happy because God knows that I am not in the mental state to write IELTS again. Thanks JobsInIT for the resources you gave me, they helped a lot and everyone who encouraged me after my first try, may God bless you all. On to the next stage.

Hello everyone,

Please why do I get emails saying I have a message on my CIC account but when I log in, there's no message. This has happened 2x.

Has anyone else experienced this before?


I don't have ITA yet o.

Congratulations!!!! I could feel your feels while reading ��

purplerain:
Hi All.

Long post alert!

Its PPR guys. Yes o, after 7 months, London VO has freed me.
AOR: 4 March 2018
MEP: 13 March 2018
ADR 1: 19 Sep 2018
ADR 2: 2 Oct 2018
RPRF : 5 Oct 2018
IP2 : 9 Oct 2018
PPR: 9 Oct 2018.

In January 2018, Hubs and I decided to apply for Canadian PPR. I am the primary applicant, and I have a foreign masters degree, so WES evaluation was pretty easy.
A day after we entered the pool, we received our ITA.
I always knew our application would get sent to London. It was a feeling i couldnt shake.
On 21-Mar 2018, i got a "how to get a job in canada email".
Chai, i knew we had entered 1 chance

I called hubby and told him my worst fears had come true. But he was still trying to give me hope. The email is not a guarantee of transfer to London. I said ok o..make we dey see.

In May 2018, we called IRCC, and they confirmed that in deed on that day, our file was transferred to LVO.

July 2018, i sent LVO an email, asking for an update on my application, their response was i was in a queue waiting review.

Sept 4 2018, exactly 6 months after AOR, i sent Ralph an email. Asking for an update. He responded that although my file was initially reviewed on 7-Aug, nothing had been started.

Chai!!!! 6 months, nothing. I wont lie, I cried.

19-Sep-18: LVO sent me 8 ADR requests. Yes, O, 8!!!!!

We compiled and submitted everything on 25 of Sept.

2 of Oct, another ADR. This time, 1 year bank statement for my salary account.

We submitted the one i generated from mobile app, including reference letter from the bank, 12 months payslip, and updated POF. (the last 3 were to be sure they had everything o).

On 5-Oct, we received RPRF request. That day, i knew it was only a matter of time.
Family members were already dancing and jubilating o..Hubs and I were still waiting for PPR, before we dance sha.

12pm today, it came o....

Finally!!!!

Please help me thank God o. He has been in charge from the get go.

Did i mention that the second ADR came from Lagos office.. Yes o, Lagos immigration.

Only God knows how and when Lagos became involved in my case.

It sha ended in praise!!!.

I evaluated my Msc. Physiotherapy with WES and it came out as a Canadian Msc.

pointednose:
Has anyone gotten a professional degree evaluation for courses not listed as such on the CIC website.

Thank you! We managed till we got to a Mobil.


Abeg sing o. We need music. Our earphones get filter

joo2018:
Kai! Tough, very tough! Hope it resolved quickly.

Good morning everyone and congratulations to all PPR & ITA clinchers and grabbers

To those of us still gathering documentation to enter the pool, don't give up.

If it's any consolation my Taxify driver just informed me the fuel gauge of his car isn't functional, and the car has started jerking. No fuel station within a 2km radius.

Wow, just Wow.

Congratulations, I can't even begin to imagine how exhausted your 2yo must have been. Lol.

Congratulations once again.

Kwado87:
Grace Found Me....

Landed Edmonton yesterday night...

Left for Abuja airport by 9.30am, my flight was by 1.27pm via Ethiopian Airline. 2 adults, 2 infants.... Planned to carry 5 luggage of 23kg each and the rest as hand luggage, although I was entitled to 4 pics of 23kg and 2 pcs of 10kg... Already weighed my luggage with a gas sellers scale (those guys dey reap people off) and all my bags were overweight almost 28kg... Just said I'll take them like that and see how it goes at the airport.. At the airport discovered that none of my luggages was even up to 23kg!! Had to include some of my hand luggage as check-in. So in total 6 bags of all twenty-something kg.

The flight from Abuja to Ethiopia was good, not great food but twas constant... Had an empty seat by our side so we maximized the space... In-flight Entertainment was good, just that my son (1yr 11months) was a hands full... Dreaded the takeoff & landing and was running temp....

Arrived Ethiopia and boarded the one that's bound for Toronto via Dublin... The crew were very nice, changed my seat to one where I could use a bassinet (twas a life saver) they provided . Didn't know what a bassinet was but just responded positive when asked if I'll like to have one..lol. my 5 months infant was placed there so at least my wife had some space and that made the entire space in front of us ours, so we just converted it to a bed, na so my wife and 1st son lie down for ground there like say we dey "economic bizness class". After boarding, the flight was about to take off but just didn't go, we were later told there were some technical issues, na so we dey inside for more than 2 hrs for a flight that we will spend more than 15hrs on....

Finally we landed Toronto safely and I was completely EXHAUSTED.... I just couldn't fill all the forms I printed earlier to make the landing faster..... I just filled the declaration card we were given on the plane.... Traveling that distance with 2yrs old is enough stress on its own. Went straight to one of the officers I was directed to by one warri boy (he introduced himself and I said I be phc boy...lol) that works in the airport there, too exhausted to even know her position.. She asked if any accompanying goods, I said no, she just ruled my card and directed us to immigration.... Queue wast much, got to my turn and I just said I came for landing, presented our visas and copr, was asked how much cash I was with and I said 4000usd. We were asked to wait for our paperwork to be completed... After about 10mins we were called and asked some statoury questions like have you been convicted of any crime blah blah blah.... We provided our house address(already signed a 1yr lease for an apartment)., signed our copr, guess the agent was new cos she was asking her colleagues who should sign for the infants (PA or mother). After which we were told "welcome to Canada ". Purposely planned to miss my connecting flight cos twas another more than 4hr flight to Edmonton...so I went and processed our SIN numbers, claimed our luggages and proceeded to Air Canada where we we're rebooked, checked in our bags, grabbed something to bite....finally boarded after about 2hrs.... My son was still showing working by his constant crying.... Everybody around us offered assistance, they gave him color books, drinks, showed him cartoons on their phones, they were generally nice... Another grandparents loved the smaller boy (we couldn't get close seats) that stayed with us @ the airport when we arrived, introduced us to their children who we ended up having coffee with before they left... One of our bags was didn't come to Edmonton with us. They promised to deliver it to my house this morning, so I gave my sisters address instead since Im yet to move in......finally my in-law came and we drove home.

I remember reading landing gists on this thread, and wondering when I will write my own....

All in all, while leaving the airport,i just had a fear of this is for real, now the real WORK starts then it just dawned on me God's faithfulness to me and I realized that my AOR (JULY 3RD) to Landing (SEPT 28)was less than 3 months.....then I became confident again that that
GRACE WILL KEEP FINDING ME........
abeg make I sleep... IT HAS BEGUN IN PRAISE

If you don't plan to leave the aiports, you don't need a transit Visa.

These seems to be just a normal travel itinerary

itzppr:
No, it's just one stop for both flights. Paris for the first leg of the flight and then Amsterdam for the return flight.

It's like this. Lagos - Paris - Toronto and Toronto - Amsterdam - Lagos.

What do you think?

I think you can attach a one and same person affidavit

m4sure:
pls what have you done to it now. I also have the same issue. The middle name on my waec is different frm the one I'm using now.

Finally, so that's what the ghost update I've been reading is? Aha

abbey4christ:
It is called GHOST UPDATE

Congratulations!!! So happy for you

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mzjennypher:
My people oo PPR has landed oooooo

I wouldn't want to bore you guys with Ielts wahala abeg those people humbled me o.chai journey I officially started April 2017 wrote ielts 5times
5th ielts 7th April 2018
ITA: 25th April 2018
AOR: 5th May 2018
IP1/MEP: 16th May 2018
GCMS REQUEST: 9th July it came 9th August everything was fine.
IP2: 23rd Aug (in my mind I was expecting it next day, yimu for me)
PPR : 11th sept (2:32am) saw it 5am.
I really want to thank everyone here on thread for answering all my numerous questions and I even made new friends.thank you all else agent for don use me build house.
To everyone expecting favourable ielts score,ita,ppr,eca God would make it come to pass soonest.