sillysassysally:
optimusprime21 any update ?

Not one bit dear, still saying no records. My contact inside vfs says it's still processing meanwhile it's been 11working days now... plan on mailing cic today or 2moro... this delay is delaying my preparations and flight plans...

Ayomiposi2020:
Hello Guys
Please I will need your assistance. I tried tracking my application on Vfs global website and it says no records found.
I applied 17th April 2019 .
Please I will like to know what this means and of anyone has experienced such.

Is it an online application?

Evankc:
I have seen a lot of people got approve during weekend including Sunday. The vo work on Sundays or how come they do respond application on Sunday ??

Yea but not all the time...

Anamekele:

@ justwise I don't understand the signs please

It means you probably have violated one of the rules of the thread....

Anamekele:

Can ordering for gcms note stop getting an update from CIC?

No!

MOBAN444:


Yeah I have searched but can't find exactly what I need consequently, I had to seek assistance.
Moreover, there are so many people hear who are already far ahead and can assist with first class info.

Asking questions does not mean I am not smart pls, I just need to be exulstive in my search before I take steps.

Thanks for your response.

I didn't mean it that way but sorry either way.. but u should have told us you searched and didn't find... well..I dont really know the exact colleges I can point to u...

U could try Algonquin College, constenga college...

MOBAN444:



Pls what is gcms?

In simple terms, a gcms note gives u a clearly written view of why an application is delaying or was rejected

Anamekele:

Please how do these ones work and how to order them
Please house I need more light on the gcms note because I have made arrangement to orderfor gcms note.

I do not know anything about those two he mentioned... a gcms note gives u a clearly written view of why an application is delaying or was rejected... order for your notes, no1 knows wat those two are and no1 has ordered for them b4...

minnie91:
Hi for Background check it is advised not to order GCMS notes but order CBSA and CSIS notes.
Security related info is not shared in GCMS

Huh..... pls am sure the applicant is more interested in knowing the vo's thoughts which caused the delay than security issues (CBSA and CSIS) cos it's on background check....

sillysassysally:
You can check their website. The number is there. I don’t know if posting numbers goes against the many rules of the thread lol. Let me know if you ever found it

Thanks love, I will look into that 2mao...but am expecting, the obvious to happen (voice mail or nobody answers). But I will try

xtianengr:
I did paper application, therefore I submitted my passport along with the application, waiting for their decision

Ooh okay...

MOBAN444:



Please could you or anyone in the house suggest some institutions that offer a 2 year PGD in Accounting.
pls help me.

Google na....why do people keep doing this...u google and den ask if anyone knows such a school (xxxx college) and if it's among cic's DLI institutions... this is not rocket science.... u have a smart phone, be smart with it...

xtianengr:
mine was also telling me visa being processed at CVO but recently its now showing no record found, I think its show be an error from the VFS
My own opinion

Is yours passport submission after getting passport request ?

Tlontin:
if you stay in Lagos visit vfs!!

I stay on the mainland...omo to travel from here to that place is a journey o... I will go on Wednesday shaa

sillysassysally:
But I thought there was a time you said it was showing “being processed in Canada visa office”?

If it’s still showing no record found, here are a couple of things you could do;
1. Ensure you’re typing the tracking number correctly. You ought to type everything CALAPPT0509xxxx as it applies to you.
2. Ensure you’re typing your DOB correctly. The most common mistake people make is that they mistype their year of birth as the current year. I.e. instead of writing 1997, for example, they write 2019
3. Try calling customer care. They’ll track it from their own end. You could also complain about the error you're receiving and get further guidance from them
4. If none of the above works, then you can just go to vfs office for collection after 15 working days from the date you submitted, since they said it takes 5 - 15 working days to stamp.

Let me know how it goes.
All the best!

For the 1st bolded, it was saying that from the 16th of May to 21st May evening... I have done all that, ensured the numbers are correct...but I haven't called the customer care line cos I don't have it....

For the 2nd bolded, they actually told I and another person 5-10working days.... it's already 8workings (Friday)... do u have their number pls...vfs lagos I mean..

sillysassysally:
Hi dear,
Yes I finally got my passport back.
I submitted it on the 9th of May and it was ready for collection on the 17th of May. Effectively, it took 6 working days after submission.

I’d advise you not to wait for any mail from them stating when you should come pick up your passport. Instead, use the tracking number that they’ll give you to keep tabs on the progress. Also, start looking out for flights and if possible, book well ahead as prices are beginning to inch higher. Skyscanner is a good place to find cheap deals.

I wish you the best best!

I’ll advise you

My own tracking number still says no records found...think I need to mail cic on Monday...

Anamekele:

Please I want to know if vo will be angry if one orders for gcms note? Or if it has any negative implications on the applicant?

Ordering for your gcms note doesn't have a negative implication. It actually helps you to know what the vo is looking for or probably something that the vo needs from u which dy won't ask u to send and you wouldn't know unless u have a gcms note that will tell u .... it honestly gives you the chance to change a refusal to an approval....

Obehi44:


See what it is showing. Applied 28/03/2019. It's on the 9th week already and no correspondence yet. Someone said I should wait till after next week before I write them any email. I will really appreciate any suggestions. Thanks guys

Still on background check.. I advise u request for your gcms notes as you are waiting..

Obehi44:
Hello house I am new here. I have been having sleepless nights so I started doing research.
Please can someone give me an insight on why I am yet to get a response from the Canadian people? I applied for a Canada study visa since end of March 2019, this is the 9th week and no response. Someone please help

Wat stage is your application? I will suggest you order for your gcms note as u wait to give u a detail of why your application is still delaying....

k997bomb:

Please any answers?

Nobody knows....it just comes wen dy send it

Mudicua:
After 296 days of waiting, PPR dropped at exactly 2.05pm naija time on 05-24-19.
It can only be God!

Timeline will come later...
Special thanks to toy all, those who helped me in one way or the other. @Austacus, @Bracha, @sillysassysally and the others whom I did not mention, thank you very much.

Congratulations boss....finally the wait is over..

Damilolaoluwa:
Good evening House,
Please I submitted my application online on the 12th May, biometric 14. But have not gotten an invite for medical test. Kindly advise if I visit the hospital for an upfront medical test. Name of the hospitals, address and medical fess pleaseeeeeee I need an advice

It's good you have a positive mindset to this....it's up to u to decide if u wanna go for an upfront or wait for the mail to drop...

Kishkosh:

Guys. I can not thank you all enough .
Original passport request . First time applicant with virgin passport .

Application lodged on the 12th of June 2018 with upfront medicals.
Biometrics done on the 22nd of June 2018 . And medicals updated as passed on the 7th of August 2018 and that same day my eligibility review started.
And since then , I didn't hear from the embassy . because of the delay I lost my admission and I had to reapply again as the school does not defer ... a specialised and highly competitive programme . Fortunately I was offered admission the second time and I mailed my new admission letter to the embassy and also sent an updated statement of account alongside the new admission.
Since then , I've been bombarding them with mails.
I sent mails to several MPs, about 7 responded and took up my case , including the PM and Minister for immigration , I even extended my mails to the senators and speaker of the House and also the some Assistants or top personnel in IRCC office.

I didn't stop . I kept sending mails to anyone I see as a too official in Canada because my understanding is that they can't refuse me visa cuz I'm sending several mails(in don't know who has that thought )
And just today , I got the passport request .

Thank you everyone . special thanks to Makano(this dude advised me not to withdraw my apllication just yet and told me to keep sending mails. Makano will connect me to his office internet and tell me to check nairaland visa section for updates . I will go prepare the place for you bro, I'm your John the Baptist , yours will come in no time) @frankrobbn1 , @kpizzle ,this dude called me late in the night , shared his experience and gave me reasons keep hopes high when I was hell bend on withdrawing my application.
@Asapant, my man . You're blessed .
@qudcom, @sillysassysally @justmellow @austacus @bracha and all other persons who gives to this section of the forum , God bless you all. Good work you guys are doing ...
I wish @goingforward is still here .


Above all , GOD GOD GOD !!! HE DID IT .
I prayed and fasted and I'm happy it payed off.
My other moniker was just banned

Congratulations dear

Chukwuemekatehi:
I thought one can extend ones SP?

U can but do u think it's easy... my advise is, do not complicate things for yourself...

Alezie:
I posted on Monday that I got a Biometric correspondence on 21st, May,2019 and so did about 10 people that I met at Vfs on the 11th April, 2019. I got their number and added them to a group to monitor the progress of the application. Now, the issue is, everyone that got the correspondence have gotten another mail to go pick their passport at the embassy which ended up as a refusal, except me, I didn’t get the mail.

Now, my questions, is it possible that my passport has already been sent to Vfs but I wasn’t informed? Or, is it still possible to get a medical mail after a Biometric correspondence?

Go and start praying....tell the 10persons to not give up...if they want to reapply...dy should order for their gcms notes to see why exactly were all 10 rejected at the same time

aroj05:
Thanks for the response. But what kind of long run cost are we looking at.

If u get a 1year visa, and u defer your admission, your study duration won't be enough for the one year forcing you to apply for another study permit visa again...Wat if they refuse the visa...

ralfudoh:
I said to myself: I must testify before the end of this part
First application
Feb 24th 2016.
Refused 4th march 2016.
Reasons : Purpose of visit and home ties.

2nd application
June 21st 2018
Biometrics 22nd June 2018.
I was in Lagos for a friends wedding, decided to do medicals on 25th August 2018. Sent to CIC and my online profile was updated to passed on 29th August, same day, eligibility review started.
On May 14th 2019, I was asked to submit an updated admission letter because my resumption date had passed. I called my school and after 10mins, letter dropped, I forwarded to CIC. 24th May 2019, Original passport request dropped. Application approved.
My application took almost a year. I sent over 1000 mails (not exaggerating) regarding my application. I was sending 5mails to Lagos office and 5 to London every morning and evening. I mailed 121 MP's in Ontario province where my school is located, twice. I mailed the prime ministers office and the immigration ministers office, they responded after the third round of mails, and asked for more information which I furnished them with and I was told I will hear from them before 24th May 2019.
And on the 24th of May, 2019, my application was approved and I was asked to submit my passport for stamping. As if Gods favor is not enough for me. While I went to submit my passport after 15mins of getting PPR, I walked into VFS and did the process, got my number, the whole place was so crowded (1st time am seeing VFS Abuja so crowded), I sat down, removed the passport request letter and was reading it again to be sure if am not dreaming. Guess what guys, the manager of VFS walked out of his office, walked past me and came back and asked if am here to submit my passport and I said yes, he called me, when behind the counter, collected my passport and signed on the letter, put it in the VFS bag and that was how I was attended to. The entire VFS Abuja were surprised to see a June 21st 2018 applicant. They checked twice to be sure. I can't thank Jehovah for his infinite Grace towards me. He is the Almighty and supreme being.

Docs submitted
All IMM forms
Personal bank statement of over 11million and cash flow of 24million.
Share certificate of shares with Mobil.
C of O of two landed properties in Lagos.
Land agreement of land bought in Benue.
Stanbic ibtc pension account.
CAC documents of a company i own 40% stakes.
C of O of mum landed property with receipts of rents paid by tenants.
Contracts awarded to my company.

Degree cert in Electrical/Computer Engineering
Transcripts.
Referee letters
Study leave letter from current employer and from co owned company.
Over 17 professional certifications (from CCNA to CCNA SECUIRTY to CCNP to OCA to PMP to Web design to Ethical Hacking.)
Am going for Embedded Systems Development.


Highlights of my application:

I didn't pay a dime of my tuition. I have a virgin passport. I am single. A college applicant. Submitted a one page well detailed SOP.

Special mentions @makano (Mr Ginger)
Sleekysoft, 042viber(soft boy), Hunkerbert (A.K.A coded) Austacus. The list is endless. Thank you everyone. I wish all TRV hopefuls to adopt the NEVER GIVE UP mentality like Liverpool did against Barca. If u watch football, you will understand better.

Congratulations boss

aroj05:
Please gurus enlighten regarding the below

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If you get an approval and decide to defer your admission, it's possible but your visa starts counting the moment you are handed your visa at that vfs office...so deferring an admission after getting a visa is possible but could cost you in the long run

Please for newbies, If you little to no information on anything do not reply anyone, even termed as a guru yet I don't have an answer to everything...just skip for som1 that does...it's sad som1 asked a pressing question, Bracha replied with an answer attached with evidence to back her reply and someone else says it all wrong with little to no info to back his/her own claim...

Pls be guided....

makano:
Am so so happy today.. Although I havnt gotten my Visa since July last year.. But guess what, 2 of my JUNE 2018 guys got their Passport request today.. First ralfudoh and just now Kishkosh called me that he just got his... Am sure he is about to share his success story.. Am so happy for you guys and am happy I am part of your success story, its doing me assif its my Visa...... So happy for my Guys... Mine is coming on the way by God's grace.. I believe.. Peace

You are next my brother!