13 months wait is absolutely ridiculous! Pele, please hang in there, it will end in praise.
In the meantime, I'd suggest you order your gcms notes, if you haven't already done so, this might give you a clue if there's any review required or cause for concern. Gcms notes take a month to arrive so until then, you can also email Ralph to help find out what is going on with your application.
Also, on a monthly basis, call IRCC for update & send CSE to Accra, you have to start putting pressure on these guys.
Since you're in Canada, contact your local MP to see if they can help you liaise with IRCC.

millybushy:
Hi guys,

I am thinking of withdrawing my application as I am so tired of waiting.

My application is 13 months post-AOR.

Yes it is acceptable. Several people have used it.

Oluwole3839:
Good Morning,

For proof of funds, will T-bills be appropriate?

Br,
Rotimi.

Thanks yemblaze, God bless you. Have you received ITA yet? I wish you super express processing

yemblaze:
Congratulations on your PPR....
@Torkwase1
@nomad26
@Eben04
@Sannisege


Wish you guys all the best in your new home....

@LadyMarshall...you've got pending gists to mark. However,sup with your partner @Richness
its been a while

Thanks!

vicnoshon:

Congratulations!!!

Thanks for sharing, it will definitely help others including me

Thanks ladymarshall, can't wait to celebrate yours I know the wait is not easy xx

ladymarshall:
Congratulations!!! It has ended in praise finally. Super happy for you and fam.

@bold cracked me up

Thanks for sharing. You score 8.7/10

All the best in Canada

Jesusbabygirl:

Big congrats! If you don't mind me asking for clarification - you said your medicals expired in Nov and you got COPR validity, is that a special case or anyone can always ask for it. And what reason did you have to give in the request?

Thanks. No my medicals are due to expire in Nov 2019 and we didn't think we could soft land before then due to work commitments. Since COPR validity is usually linked to the date medical expires, we decided to try our luck and ask London VO for a longer validity. This was immediately after we received Passport Request letter. Here's an excerpt of what I wrote to them:
Our medicals are due to expire in November 2019 and I would like to kindly request if it is possible to issue our COPRs valid until January or February 2020. This will give us much needed time to fulfill notice period required by our employers ahead of our final move to Canada.
Hope it's clear now. Cheers.

Yep your marriage certificate is all the proof of marriage you need. Good luck!

OTemi:
Thank you very much for this detailed explanation. Am sticking to my maiden name throughout the process. I assumed am obligated to change name since I'll be claiming that am married but I think with my marriage certificate, am good to go.

@nomad26

Lol please o, changing your name is a personal choice and I stated my opinion that I don't get it, just the same way you said what you 'feel'. We are all entitled to our differing opinions. Cheers.

Jaybye:
Whew! Did you just say you do not understand why any married lady/woman changes her name to her hubby's? Lol .

Though your advice is on point, I feel there's no need adding @ bolded.

First of all, you need to know what your current crs score is. I strongly suggest you read page 1 of this thread carefully, it will help you massively. Good luck.

Okewa:
Good morning all, pls I intend to write write my first IELTS in November but I only have a bsc certificate and 5year working experience in hospitality.what are my chances of qualification because I hear having a masters degree is an added advantage. Pls I need an orientation on this, thanks.

1. Learn french
2. Get a job in Canada
3. Check out PNP

Justice179:
Hi Everyone,

What else can I do to increase my CSR score. Have been in the pool for months @445, Masters level for education, age impacted negatively on my score, and my birthday is fast approaching again.. I will appreciate any advise on what I can do to increase my score.

Thanks

Of course you can. I'm married and all my submitted documents bore my maiden name. Note that I didn't change my name after marriage sha (still don't get why anyone does this )
If you get a passport now and then choose to change your name after marriage, note that you will need to get another passport and also swear a 'one and same person' affidavit.
My advice is stick with your maiden name until you've migrated to Canada, you can then change your name over there if you still wish to do so.

OTemi:
Please, I want to immediately apply for an international passport as I've never gotten one before so I can register for Ielts, WES as I prepare to create a profile. Am single at the moment but planning to apply as married ( willing to do court wedding around the time I will be creating my profile). Can I still go ahead and apply for the international passport with my maiden name? Considering the fact I will be married in few months time

Select 'Sciences, General'

donogaga:
Guys, please I need urgent assistance.

In the EE pool under where you fill your field of study in school... It seems there is no Electrical engineering.

Please how do I go about this?

nomad26:
After over 7 months (AOR: 28/01/19), PPR has finally dropped!!! Glory be to God!
I will come back and share the full gist, I hope you people like to read novel sha

My people, I am back with the full PPR gist…Warning: very long read ahead o

TL;DR:
Decision to carry our kaya to Canada: Aug 2018
Partner IELTS: 27th Oct 2018 (L8.5 R9 W7 S7.5)
IELTS: 13th Dec 2018 (L9 R9 W6.5 S7.5)  EOR: 3rd Jan 2019 (L9 R9 W7 S8.5)
ECA: 10th December 2018 (ICES - 12 weeks in total)
Partner ECA: 4th Jan 2019 (ICES - 16 weeks in total)
ITA: 9th Jan 2019 (Stream: FSW-Outland, NOC: 2145, CRS: 459)
AOR: 28th Jan 2019
MEP/BIL: 13th Feb 2019
Biometrics completed: 14th Feb 2019
Called IRCC for update: 08th May 2019 (agent could not provide update because file was transferred to London VO)
RPRF: 08th May 2019 (I got tired of waiting and paid RPRF, hoping it would kick-start progress on file, I don't think it worked)
GCMS requested: 14th May 2019
GCMS received: 14th June 2019 (Criminality passed, Info Sharing complete, Eligibility & Security not started)
Emailed Ralph: 30th July 2019 (he replied within 5 hours - Criminality, Eligibility & Security passed, awaiting final review and decision)
Ghost Update: 31th July 2019 (Emailed London VO same day to find out if my application had been approved, no response received)
Called CIC: 09th Aug 2019 (no change, same update as Ralph)
Sent CSE to London VO: 14th Aug 2019 (Told them our medicals will expire in Nov and pleaded for quick approval, as usual no response received)
PPR: 30th Aug 2019
AOR to PPR: 7 months + 2 days
Passports sent to London VFS by post: 30th Aug 2019
Passports received at VFS: 3rd Sep 2019 (took a while for delivery because of weekend and public holiday)
Delivery to London High Commission: 3rd Sep 2019 (same day)
COPR Approval: 4th Sep 2019 (online account was updated)
Passport Return to VFS: 5th Sep 2019
Passport + COPR delivery: 6th Sep 2019
PPR to COPR: Exactly one calendar week

Decision to travel: August 2018. Why? Short answer: Marriage and Work. Long answer: I’ve lived and worked in a few countries and after I got married, the nomadic lifestyle became less appealing. My partner and I dream to have a permanent home somewhere that is not in Nigeria and that we wouldn’t worry about visa restrictions. Added to that, I had a nightmare of a colleague who has been a thorn in the flesh since I started working in the UK and this has really affected my mental health. I’ve been tempted to quit several times but didn’t because that would mean leaving a sane country where most things work and moving to the jungle called Nigeria. So that’s how we decided to start our Canadian PR journey!
ECA:
We used ICES for our degree evaluations, and it was just a nightmare! At that time, estimated completion time was 4 weeks, which was why we chose ICES but ours ended up taking 12 and 16 weeks respectively. Full gist of what happened here: https://www.nairaland.com/4843199/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/136#73513974
IELTS:
The plan was to use a previous IELTS result that I used for my UK work visa (L9 R9 W7.5 S7.5). We were hoping to enter the pool and receive ITA before it expires. Alas, my village people were busy laughing at me. ICES took such a long time to complete ECA and my result expired during that time . I was disappointed but no shaking, my eyes were still on the main goal. I registered for another exam on 1st Dec 2018 and the result was disappointing, I had 6.5 in writing. I applied for EOR for both speaking and writing. God being so good, my writing was changed to 7. Full gist here: https://www.nairaland.com/4843199/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/295#74478112 My partner aced his own test first time though.
What we submitted for the Education Section:
1. IELTS Result
2. ECA
3. Degree certifications (B.Sc & M.Sc)
PCC:
My partner submitted for 2 countries (Nigeria & UK) while I submitted for 4 countries (Nigeria, UK and two others). I did our Nigeria PCC while on a work trip in Lagos and it cost N15k for both of us (I had not discovered Inspector Moshood at that time and the thing pain me sha). One thing to point out is that our Nigerian PCC had expired as at the time we submitted our application but still met IRCC requirements as mentioned here: https://www.nairaland.com/5187408/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/530#81679737
UK PCC was requested online and arrived within a week. The other two countries were not easy. For one of them, I had to travel to another city to request for it while the other one, they don’t even have embassy sef, so I reached out to a colleague who was still working there and he was kind enough to help process it.
I was a bit worried that our application might end up in extended security screening because of the two other countries (they both have questionable reputation) but thankfully it didn't.
POF:
The initial plan was to use a cash fund that I have with my employer for POF (it was more than enough). It’s similar to what Indians call Provident Fund and it is payable in cash when I leave the company. My partner no gree o, he said we should also add cash just in case so we combined funds into our joint savings account. We only had the money in the account for 3 months prior to submission date so we didn’t keep it for 6 months which is absolutely not necessary as per IRCC rules.
What we submitted for POF:
1. LOE with list of documents attached, exchange rate used (bankofcanada.ca) and a table highlighted how much is in each account (joint account + cash fund)
2. Letter from our bank (not in CIC format, it did not have average balance or account opening date)
3. 6 months bank statement signed and stamped
4. Letter from my employer’s cash fund administrators stating total amount of money in the cash fund and when it will be available to me.
Work Reference:
Since I was the PA, we left my partner's work history section blank and instead included his work experience under the personal history section. This saved us the wahala of running around for his own work reference letter because he had changed jobs a lot.
For me, I've worked for my employer in a few countries with different job titles, all of which thankfully fall under the same NOC. I also took one year personal leave from work at some point. So I split my work history the same way it was written in my work reference letter:
Role 1 - country x from xx to yy date
Role 2 - country y from xx to yy date...etc
This meant that I had more than one upload section (one for each role). No wahala, I just uploaded the same pdf in each placeholder.
My HR Department also refused to include job description/roles and responsibilities (R&R), although they included my salary for each job title.
What we submitted in each employment placeholder:
1. LOE explaining that my employer did not provide job description/R&R in the letter and I also explained the acronyms used in the letter.
2. Work reference letter
3. Email from HR stating that they can't include job description/R&R
4. Screenshot from the company's internal website showing my R&R, it’s like my personal career page and it has my picture and details about my job.
5. Last 3 promotion letters
Note: I requested for my work reference letter before creating my Express entry profile, because I wanted to ensure consistency in the dates and job titles. So by the time I finally submitted my application (AOR), my work reference was 3 months old and I submitted it like that.
Medical: My partner had his done in the UK (cost £300 ~ N135K ouch!). Luckily, I was on a work trip in Lagos so got mine done at IOM for roughly N42K.

Waiting Period:
This was hellish, I was constantly checking my profile. I also set up tent with coke and popcorn on canadavisa and nairaland threads. Instead of helping, it was increasing my anxiety so tey I no fit sleep. I needed a distraction so I bit the bullet and registered for PMP since my manager had kukuma been pushing me to do it. So for 3 months, I was completely focused on preparing for the PMP exam, thankfully I passed! Then I resumed my unpaid job on canadavisa and nairaland lol. I also joined the Jan AOR group for support (best.family.ever!)

Fast forward to when our application clocked 7 months, I was so down and frustrated. Not knowing that two days later, I would receive a 'do-not-reply' email that my application has been updated and I would log in to find passport request letter sitting there jejely. God is great!!

We sent off our passports to VFS in London and included special delivery return envelope (cost £7) instead of paying for VFS courier service which would have cost £20
I also sent an email to London VO requesting for COPR validity until January 2020 because our medicals expire in November and we weren’t sure we would have enough time to land. As usual, they never responded. We got our passports back today and surprise surprise, COPR validity is April 2020!! So the email seemed to have worked
So finally, this journey has come to a successful end. Big shout-out to my Jan AOR peeps who were super encouraging and everyone on this thread who took out time to answer my questions or provide reassurance. God bless you all! I pray everyone on his journey will rejoice like this too soon. Cheers!

Just to correct one minor thing: From personal experience, Admiral will give you one-year no claims certificate for their 10 months policy. Although I left them after the 10 months policy expired and have been with Aviva since then (way cheaper imo).

DaveChapelle:
There are many videos on youtube. You can watch them to boost your confidence on the road and also learn from what the instructors say, maybe there's something you are doing wrong.....Also, i dunno about 10months insurance, you don't get a 1year No claims bonus, so it's probably their way of preventing you from going to other customers. Personally, i hate admiral and their stupid black box. Hope you don't do many miles or they will increase ur premium Pay as you go nd nothing you can do about it...In future, avoid black box....and if you can still cancel, i think you have up to 14days.....Go to Aviva direct and check their own cost too, They even do monthly-interest free premiums. Driving test....hardest thing. All the best on the next one

Ok I get it now, pele don't worry you will conquer it next time.
Maybe this might help: every test centre has, I think, about 10 possible routes that the examiner can choose to take you on so here's what I'd suggest - search online for driving test routes and find the ones for your centre, then arrange with your instructor to only do mock tests from now on, particularly on the driving routes. Try to drive on all the routes at least once, it will help you get familiar with the roads.
When I was practising for mine, I used this website to download the test routes and it really helped. http://driving2pass.com/driving-test-routes/ Although I had a car, so was able to drive the routes multiple times.
If you don't find your centre there, you can just go a general search on google.

Additionally, are you more comfortable driving in traffic or when the road is not busy? You might want to factor that in when booking your test time. For example, I get stressed when driving in traffic so I booked for 10am on a weekday when people will be at work/school. My friend, on the other hand, booked 8am, there was heavy traffic and they didn't even drive more than 2km before the test time was up and they had to head back to the centre.

Aphrodite007:


My majors are just silly things: you failed because you stepped on your brakes without looking behind, you sped past a non-obvious roundabout, you didn’t see the car behind you when you were pulling out of the roundabout, you didn’t look back a second time before pulling into the road.

So frustrating.

What were your major errors? And how often did you practice driving before your test?

If you've been in the UK less than a year, one option might be to just go ahead and start driving with your Nigerian Licence, that'd give you way more practice and help you get used to the routes, it's cheaper than spending more money with an instructor since you'd eventually get a car anyway.

Aphrodite007:
You people, help o!

I’ve done this damn practice test 5 times already. No minors o, only majors! I’m tired. Honestly. And I need to start driving because of work. Nawa!

I’m considering going to do my test in Scotland. Any thoughts/opinions on this?

bankyh1905, shindar, dadR, captainhoo, Debsify, QueenJoeffrey, Villagegirl, Stencil, Canadaaissure, Jaybye Thank you for your well wishes, God bless you

After over 7 months (AOR: 28/01/19), PPR has finally dropped!!! Glory be to God!
I will come back and share the full gist, I hope you people like to read novel sha

I quoted DIRECTLY from the official website...please explain how that can be misrepresentation? Also, please back up your opinion with facts, show me where someone was rejected or banned for this? When it is EXPLICITLY stated that it is allowed. Also, the story you mentioned has absolutely nothing to do with what we are discussing.
Give people facts abeg and let them make their own decisions. My fact is that I submitted expired Nigerian PCC because I am no longer resident in Nigeria and eligibility has been PASSED.
To everyone starting this journey, every application is different, read thoroughly and digest the canada.ca website for express entry, then come up with your own strategy and plan for your application. Cheers.

iaatmguy:
hmm what is the validity of nigeria PCC? hmm you guys are playing with rejection cum ban. you are past eligibilty and criminality DOESN'T IN NO WAY STATE YOU ARE TOTALLY CORRECT IN YOUR APPLICATION.on this same issue last year someone got a ban after PPR was issued , yes you heard right, why ? he didnt notify them he has a business he operates along is paid employment.


just in case you forget the disclaimer, if a case of misrepresentation was found in your application, my dear na straight deportation, even if you are the prime minister of Canada then. MY TWO KOBO

Yes it's okay, I got mine 3 months before ITA.
Update: When I submitted my application, I also attached my most current payslips for the last 3 months.

Arosam:
If one is able to get Work Reference Letter Pre-ITA is that OK?

cc: enoeshett

Not completely accurate, there are additional factors to consider (see attached screenshot). He/She can use it if:
1. it was issued after the last time you stayed there for 6 months or more in a row
2. it is not for the country where you currently live

For example, for my application - I used expired Nigeria PCC because it met the two conditions above and my eligibility and criminality have been passed.
More details here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/apply-permanent-residence/police-certificates.html

iaatmguy:
I am afraid you can't use it. They are valid for 3 months. Another pcc would have to be applied for. It's an easey peasey process even if you are out of the country

There's a TEF thread on nairaland, I suggest you check it out. You'll find more info there. https://www.nairaland.com/4672912/all-tef-candidates-canada-immigration

CanadianFan:
Good Evening All,

Anyone with any study materials for TEF?

I would like to take both IELTS and TEF Canada.

Congratulations my fellow Jan AOR! I enjoyed reading your story, thanks for sharing and wish you all the very best in Canada!

adeco:
Sombori praaaaaaaaaise the Lord, PPR is here!

It has ended in praise.

?? Not sure what you're asking. I was responding to someone's query.

Justblow:


What payment ddi you make to tls?

Try clicking on the first option, i think that should take you to the appointment selection page.

Ritauseni:
its not showing. Its even show this. Am getting worried. Am i supposed to get the appointment confirmation after payment to tls.please help

Have you checked your spam folder? Alternatively, log in to your application page on the uk gov site, then follow the link to the tls site, your appointment should be showing there.

Ritauseni:
Hello, please i need help, i completed my uk visa application, paid the fees and got the email confirmation for a successful application. I then tried to book an appointment with the TLS contact office in abuja,i was also asked to make payment on the page ,which i did with my card as well. But its over 24hours and i still haven't gotten any email to confirm my appointment booking.the only email i recieved from them is my account opening with TLS. Please i need advice what to do am worried.

Yes, if your MSc is from a Nigerian university.

Becca01:
Hello house. I have an MSC certificate. If I use WES for result verification, do I still require to verify WAEC results?

You should put your employer's address there.

Elderss:
Good day Great people.

Kindly advise as regards this question on the Visa application form

"Do you have an address for where you are going to stay in the UK?

YES/NO"

Will selecting "No" have a significant impact on the visa outcome.

NB: Tier 2 visa applicant

Thanks

Not an expert on this but check these two noc codes to see which one matches:

6235 - http://noc.esdc.gc.ca/English/noc/Profile.aspx?val=6&val1=6235&ver=16

1112 - http://noc.esdc.gc.ca/English/noc/Profile.aspx?val=0&val1=1112&ver=16

Mctee07:
Hello Guys,

Please I'm confused on the NOC for my job description, the closest with my understanding is NOC 0122 but I'm an officer not a manager

Kindly advise on the description below
I work in the Credit risk management department of a commercial bank

Thank you

I really loved reading your story. What a journey!! Where there's a will, there's indeed a way! Your story is so inspiring, thank you for sharing. Congratulations to you and your family and all the very best in your new home.
p.s. you and your babe have mind sha, I don't know you but I am low-key relieved that you're in a safer country

Sandydav:
How the lesbians got PPR��
TIMELINE:
IELTS(ONCE) LSWR 8.5, 8, 7, 7.5
Spouse 3rd Attempt 8777(PA)
Spouse ECA: WES- Applied in May received July- B.A and CIPM
CSR: 454
ITA: 22nd Aug 2018
AOR: 5th Sept 2018
Med passed/Biometrics request: 28th September
Biometrics Completed: 28th September
ADR: Nov27th RPRF and Authorization to travel for dependent child.
ADR provided: Nov 29th
DEADLY SILENCE
ADR2: May 29th 2019 Interview Invite to Accra
Interview: June 13th
ADR3: June 14th
PPR: July 8th
Passport Submission: July 9th
Application Approved: July 22nd
COPR: July 29th
Type of Application: Common-Law
Family of 3.
VO: Initially Ottawa but transferred to Accra Feb 4th

UPDATE: I wrote this a long time but haven’t been able to post. We are in Canada now and settling in just fine!

Sorry about this, I know how heartbreaking it is. Please give EOR a shot and mark both writing and speaking to increase chances of getting your money back at least.
Just to encourage you, I had the same exact result late last year and I got a positive remark of both writing and speaking. I pray yours come out successful too.
https://www.nairaland.com/4843199/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/295#74478112

quadriano:
Good evening everyone. Please, is there any hope of getting an upgrade in the writing if i request for a remark??

Yep totally fine

Nielbaba:
Timeline
July 10= biometric
August 9= application concluded ( supposed day of travelling)�
August 15th = visa granted ,(6months )
Thanks all for the advise here , i cant travel anymore tho cos my leave will end on tuesday ,
Quick question , my visa valids till january 29th, can i travel in december till like january 4th?