Please watch this video to understand what happens

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCGZFy6Sltw

GraciousWords:


C.O.N.G.R.A.T.U.L.A.T.I.O.N.S.....what a journey!

Without the back story we for just assume say your PPR fast, we no go know say na long journey to AOR sef. Sharing your experience is helping others already..well done!

Congratulations dear. What a journey.

May Mapple Land favour you and your family.

Amen

barby008:

PPR is here!!!

PNP- New Brunswick
NOC- 1241
COR- Nigeria
Family of 4
NB information session- 30th March 21
NB LOI- 9th June 21
NB EOI- 10th June 21
NB ITA- 13th July 21 (after sending several emails,was scared because spouse has sibling in another province)
NB AOR- 28th July 21
NB nomination- 2nd Oct 21
Fed ITA- 13th Oct 21
AOR- 19th Nov 21
BIL- 24th January 22
BIL completed- 15th February 22
Upfront medicals- 16th February 22
MEP- 23rd February 22
2nd GU- 8th March 22
3rd GU- 21st March 22
PPR- 22nd March 22


LONG POST ALEEEERRRRRRT!!!

I heard about EE in 2017 when my only sis was processing hers but i wasnt interested because it seemed like US lottery to me. Infact, i went with her and the kids for their medicals, we spent the whole day at the hospital. wetin our eyes see ehn, I was angry and stressed because i no know wetin be my own.

In 2018, their application was approved and i had to hasten my wedding so she could attend before they left.

Fast forward to 2019 after my brother also submitted his application, i started considering relocating (hubby was still the 'pro Nigeria person') and found this great thread where I gathered and still gathering lots of information for the journey. i dey sleep and wake on NL then ..and the PPR stories dey sweet me ehn... lol...

We decided hubby will be the PA for more points. We started his evaluation with WES which took 5 months of back and forth between WES and Unilag (lemme not even start with this gist). I sat for IELTS in August so as to ginger him and got LRWS 8,8.5,6.5,7 with less than 2 weeks of practice. Baba no gree write,kept postponing until December 2019, he had 7.5,5.5,6.5,8.
Shortly after, COVID started,then lockdown!
He sat for another test in December 2020 after much persuasion and had 8,5.5,7,7
At this point, I had to also evaluate my BSc to add more points (took a month for my school to send electronically and 10 days for WES to evaluate and get the report).

We immediately registered for another test in January 2021 and he got 8,6,7,7. I was sad but happy the result is enough to enter the pool. CRS was still low (405 for both of us) and we decided i become the PA but i had to do additional certificate to add to my BSc. I made a lot of research and eventually settled for a PGD.
I was still dragging on applying for the PGD when my sis sent the link for NB information session to me. At that time, i didnt know its relevance and was reluctant to register. We both created a separate profile, entered the pool and registered for the session after getting hubby's IELTS TRF. I made a mistake while registering for myself, i couldn't go back or continue the application so i had to start with another email address.
February 2021, i had a baby and our focus shifted for a while.
Few days to the virtual session in March, hubby got the invite which he later attended. Unknown to me, i also got the invite (which i saw months later because i re-registered with my less used email). We were just glad hubby got it and we didnt lose out on it. We sent an EOI after the session.

April 2021 came and i saw people receiving LOI left and right...haaa,oluwa, wetin dey occur??
As i no see any show, I had to goan apply for the PGD jeje and was hoping to gain admission, study while we restrategize.

June 2021, One evening, people were receiving another batch of LOI in the telegram group and i was lamenting that dem don jump pass me again..The next day, Naso hubby tell me he recieved a mail to check his account and he has been trying to open his profile to no avail...I was baba,e no open bawosince morning and u no tell me?? na so i begin dey clear cookies,cache,browsing data,close and open different browser, rinse and repeat...till the profile tire and open o..I saw LOI with my eyes, i was happy ehn.
Immediately, we withdrew the previous EOI and sent another one according to the mail.

We sent a mail to them and waiting game for ITA began. people were receiving ITA the day after EOI but ours didnt come. A day turned into 2 days, 5 days, a week.. we were becoming scared because I have a sibling in another province (which is considered a risk). we did research to find people in the same situation, kept hoping and praying, sent mails, no response because you see ehn, this little ray of hope meant everything to us. Baba has started picking interest in the japa journey but was tired of writing IELTS.
As a last resort, we drafted a compassionate mail to show our genuine interest in the province (na only beg remain wey we no do) and we told ourselves that will be the last attempt, God should take control.
Exactly a month later, we got a response to one of our mails that ITA has been sent. We were HAPPYYYY!!!

We gathered documents, took some risks:
-used 100% gift deed (which we got stamped and signed by the commissioner of oaths at the high court for #50, nothing more...),
-an LOE merged with the NIS application printout in place of our daughter's passport (which took about 5 weeks),
- our digital photos were taken with an app on my phone (we had to take another pic of our baby for Federal ITA)
-reference letter for PA (he was paid in cash and indicated in the RL but we didnt attach any cash salary certificate) and 6 months statements of current job (which was almost irrelevant)
-Stanbic mutual funds investment certificate, account statement, reference letter (this one sef took 2 weeks and we had to submit the application without it, kept going to the bank until the day i made a scene and refused to leave, they sent it to my mail few hours later.
- POF is in my account so we attached a letter of consent (signed by me..no notary, stamp or anything)
- our marriage certificate was collected at our local government registry (we no go Ikoyi o) and it had a different profession to what we were doing at that time (people were of the opinion that it must match with the personal history). We eventually submitted.
We uploaded the Stanbic reference letter and our daughter's passport when it was ready.

Remember my first IELTS in 2019 we thought we would have gotten nomination and fed ITA but it expired 3 weeks after we submitted (yeah, thats how time flies). Funds were kinda tight so no room for unnecessary spending, thats why i researched more, tried to find people in the same situation and didn't just do follow follow. We decided to wait for an ADR for updated IELTS (which never came). Hubby's CRS dropped to 387 while my profile became ineligible.
Nomination wey people dey get in 1 week, e reach our turn, it came in 9 weeks! Anyway, nothing spoil!

Oct 2021, we got the nomination certificate, got federal ITA, used all documents submitted for NB, collected PCC.
Few days after, i realized i wasnt offered admission to the PGD and classes have resumed already (who needs it again anyway..lol)
Nov 2021, we submitted without medicals (submitted an LOE that we are outlands and will await their instructions).
I joined lotssssssssss of groups on telegram, WhatsApp and some other websites just to be up to date with informations that i eventually became overwhelmed with it.
I cant remember checking our profile after submitting till we got BIL in January 2022 but you see after BIL ehn, anxiety started...found myself checking multiple times a day for GUs and all. We did upfront medicals after BIL and it was passed in few days after sending mails to london office where our medicals are being assessed.
I had to try and distract myself by learning a digital skill till PPR came knocking!



This japa journey tested our patience, there are times we argued, fought, laughed, prayed, encouraged each other depending on situation.
Its not how far but how well and we are glad it has ended in praise!!!
Thanks for reading!

Hi everyone,

If IRCC sent an ADR for an updated POF, can one use another Deed of Gift for the POF? Note that a Deed of Gift was used for the entire funds required during the initial PR application in November 2020. However, there is currently little money in the account, so can a new Deed of Gift for the entire funds required (#4.5m) be used again? Is this an issue based on the experiences of those that have been asked to submit an updated POF recently? Please advice on the best action to take. Thank you.

Ovywils:
My upfront medical was passed 2 days ago. Yesterday, it changed back to you do not need medical.
Has anyone experienced this?

Just in case anyone finds his/herself in this position.... Resend the medical sheet.

After waiting about a week without a change, I resent a mail to my VO (Ottawa) on March 8 and it was passed again on March 9.

I should have done that immediately my passed medical changed back to 'you do not need a medical'

RektGeo:
Hi everyone,

If IRCC sent an ADR for an updated POF, can one use another Deed of Gift for the POF? Note that a Deed of Gift was used for the entire funds required during the initial PR application in November 2020. However, there is currently little money in the account, so can a new Deed of Gift for the entire funds required (#4.5m) be used again? Is this an issue based on the experiences of those that have been asked to submit an updated POF recently? Please advice on the best action to take. Thank you.

Hi. What did you do with the gift deed?
Treasury bills? Fixed deposit?
I'd advise to submit an updated certificate of what ever option you used.
If you didn't do anything with it, submit 6months SOA.

The money was used for personal emergencies and is already spent to be honest, which is why I'm asking if another Deed of Gift works fine.

MrPein:


Hi. What did you do with the gift deed?
Treasury bills? Fixed deposit?
I'd advise to submit an updated certificate of what ever option you used.
If you didn't do anything with it, submit 6months SOA.

congratulations!!! was this upfront or you got remed request? also was this IOM or Qlife?

Tooply:
I’m glad to be typing this update finally!!!

AOR - Feb 2020
Ré-med request - 23rd Feb 2022
ADR (Schedule A & PCC) - 25th Feb 2022
Remed - 14th Mar 2022
Remed passed - 19th Mar 2022
RFV - 22 Mar 2022

I pray for those waiting, your good news is around the corner.

borrow me one PPR na plix!!!

angrybutsane:
Nawa o. Accra VO must really love my file . Got PPR again for second time. First was in Feb 2022 and now today .

Spent the whole of 2018 applying to Australia. Never got an ITA owing to high demand of my occupation but kept hoping.
Sometime in 2019, my oga talked to me about Canada, told him I was still hung on Oz. He dashed me 40k to begin my ECA.

ECA: ICES JAN 2020
IELTS: Feb 8th 2020  LRWS 7.5/8.5/7.5/8 CRS 430~
IELTS: Feb 29th 2020  LRWS 9/8.5/7.5/8 CRS 481
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ITA: July 8th 2020
AOR: Aug 8th 2020
POF was 30% gift deed.
MEP: Aug 24th
ADR RPRF - 11th September 2020
ADR submitted-13th September 2020
GCMS: applied Nov 2020  received January 2021
Eligibility - Passed (agent), Criminality passed. Security not started
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MEP Expired - July 2021
Numerous webforms in between with no reply
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Upfront medicals & PCC:  March 10 2022 ,submitted same day.
Schedule A ADR - March 11 2022
ADR submitted - March 14 2022
MEP2 - March 18 2022
GU - March 21 2022
RFV - March 22 2022.
Family of me myself and I.
Thanks to everyone who painstakingly contributes especially Graciouswords

Pre ITA, PPR etc Hang on guys.

RektGeo:
The money was used for personal emergencies and is already spent to be honest, which is why I'm asking if another Deed of Gift works fine.

Dont overthink this. Run another standard gift deed and submit - dont explain anything.
Then pray.

RektGeo:
The money was used for personal emergencies and is already spent to be honest, which is why I'm asking if another Deed of Gift works fine.

Personally won't recommend doing another gift deed. My advise would be to put all the monies in fixed deposit and submit a fixed deposit certificate.

Afolavid:


Hello Allegory, hope you're doing great? Thanks for the other time. I need your help please, not IELTS writing though but i know you're into writing stuffs generally.

Since the FSW draws have refused to start, I've already changed my plans by going via the study route, I'd be submitting my visa application within the next few days. My SOP is ready but I don't know if you can help review it before submission. Hope to hear from you. Thanks

Hope you re going for an advanced degree (masters or PhD) and have also explored all PNP options . The reason I'm asking is:
1. Study route is expensive and will be cheaper if you first secure a PR as you will pay domestic fees and not international student fees.
2. Undergrads in canada struggle to get PR. They usually dont have enough points to compete in the FSW pool

ElijahTemidayo:
Hello,
I hold a Masters degree and I have 5+ years of work experience.
I have a band 9/10 (CLB 10) in IELTS
I have 478 EE profile points (Profile expires June 2022)

However, I haven't been able to work around PNP.

I'd appreciate all the help I can get right now.

Cheers

Any chance to learn french and gain more points ? Your next birthday may see you dropping 5 or 6 points if draws don't happen before then.

Thank you sis
I learnt from the best

GraciousWords:


C.O.N.G.R.A.T.U.L.A.T.I.O.N.S.....what a journey!

Without the back story we for just assume say your PPR fast, we no go know say na long journey to AOR sef. Sharing your experience is helping others already..well done!

RektGeo:
Hi everyone,

If IRCC sent an ADR for an updated POF, can one use another Deed of Gift for the POF? Note that a Deed of Gift was used for the entire funds required during the initial PR application in November 2020. However, there is currently little money in the account, so can a new Deed of Gift for the entire funds required (#4.5m) be used again? Is this an issue based on the experiences of those that have been asked to submit an updated POF recently? Please advice on the best action to take. Thank you.

Is it updated POF or 6 months statement ? It will all depend on the visa officer or visa office processing your file. If you had previously obtained a gift deed it means someone gave you the money as a gift. If the money has been spent a visa officer may want to question why the person is giving you another gift. Some visa officers may not worry. its a 50-50

annex1:

ITA: July 8th 2020
AOR: Aug 8th 2020
MEP: Aug 24th
MEP Expired - July 2021
Upfront medicals & PCC:  March 10 2022.
Schedule A ADR - March 11 2022
ADR submitted - March 14 2022
MEP2 - March 18 2022
GU - March 21 2022
RFV - March 22 2022.

Congratulations.

Hello house,

Please I need clarification. My AOR is Nov 2020.
I got married in January 2022 and I have sent webforms to CIC but no response.
What documents do I need to provide to add my spouse please? and how do we go about upfront medicals (we reside in Abuja)?

kfrosh:
Hello guys, anyone here sent passport to London since last week and yet to get tracking number?

My passport was delivered to London since Last week Wednesday, but yet to hear anything from them in terms of tracking number. Others we submitted together have gotten tracking number.

Hello Kfrosh,

Please have you gotten your tracking number from the London VFS now? If yes please how long did it take?

My passport was delivered to them last Friday but I haven't received any emails or tracking number from them yet.

see attached for what was requested from my vo. along with this i did PCC and upfront medicals.

For upfront medicals, either book online or visit IOM Abuja to get an appointment. on the day just go with your international passport as well as any medications/glasses currently in use. Also take any referral letters that may be asked for. Once done, upload e medical sheet via webform along with other documents for spouse addition.

Sosotek:
Hello house,

Please I need clarification. My AOR is Nov 2020.
I got married in January 2022 and I have sent webforms to CIC but no response.
What documents do I need to provide to add my spouse please? and how do we go about upfront medicals (we reside in Abuja)?

Heelo @tshtsh.. Any update yet, do you have your counterfoil now?

tshtsh:

On march 3 I got a notification that my passport was enroute to IRCC from VFs accra but received no further update since then

good day house congrats to all, we go all get there. pls has anyone used any of these centers for IELTS . WORKFORCE GROUP AT GBAGADA , SHEBA EVENTS CENTER AT BANK ANTHONY WAY AND CLASSIQUE EVENTS CENTER AT KUDIRAT ABIOLA WAY . KINDLY ADVISE ON WHICH CENTER TO USE COS HAVE HEARD STORIES ABOUT THE LISTENING ASPECT NOT LOUD AND CLEAR ENOUGH. THANKS THAT'S WHY WE HAVE SENIORS IN THE HOUSE

monopoly20:
Heelo @tshtsh.. Any update yet, do you have your counterfoil now?

Not yet

If the fixed deposit shows a date later than today, one would still need to explain the source of funds. Does that not fall back to a second Deed of Gift? Does it not raise more questions than answers?

MrPein:


Personally won't recommend doing another gift deed. My advise would be to put all the monies in fixed deposit and submit a fixed deposit certificate.

It's basically both updated POF and 6 month statement. Not sure how to go around it without using a gift deed. What are other recommended options that give a better than 50% chance, and can be done remotely for someone not currently in Nigeria

See the exact request below

"Funds, proof: Proof of funds Please provide updated proof of funds and the bank statement showing the history of deposits and withdrawals for the last six months. Please, provide your average account balance for the past 6 months and a written explanation for the source of funds available for settlement in Canada. Also, please declare if you have any outstanding debts or loans."

tshtsh:

Is it updated POF or 6 months statement ? It will all depend on the visa officer or visa office processing your file. If you had previously obtained a gift deed it means someone gave you the money as a gift. If the money has been spent a visa officer may want to question why the person is giving you another gift. Some visa officers may not worry. its a 50-50

It specifically states to include a written explanation. See the request in bold above

Exot:


Dont overthink this. Run another standard gift deed and submit - dont explain anything.
Then pray.

someone on this forum mentioned that Stanbic certificate doesn't show start date so it's worth looking into

RektGeo:
If the fixed deposit shows a date later than today, one would still need to explain the source of funds. Does that not fall back to a second Deed of Gift? Does it not raise more questions than answers?

RektGeo:
It's basically both updated POF and 6 month statement. Not sure how to go around it without using a gift deed. What are other recommended options that give a better than 50% chance, and can be done remotely for someone not currently in Nigeria

See the exact request below

"Funds, proof: Proof of funds Please provide updated proof of funds and the bank statement showing the history of deposits and withdrawals for the last six months. Please, provide your average account balance for the past 6 months and a written explanation for the source of funds available for settlement in Canada. Also, please declare if you have any outstanding debts or loans."

As it is you'll need to provide 6 months bank statement. If funds are not available for the 6 months add a convincing letter of explanation. One of the advice we get out there as regards proof of funds is to make sure the funds are not usedall through the duration of the application but if a need arises a little amount can be spent out of it and returned during the 30 day window if and when they ask for it. Most people don't get to submit POF twice but we just can't tell who will get the POF ADR.

portablesuzy:
good day house congrats to all, we go all get there. pls has anyone used any of these centers for IELTS . WORKFORCE GROUP AT GBAGADA , SHEBA EVENTS CENTER AT BANK ANTHONY WAY AND CLASSIQUE EVENTS CENTER AT KUDIRAT ABIOLA WAY . KINDLY ADVISE ON WHICH CENTER TO USE COS HAVE HEARD STORIES ABOUT THE LISTENING ASPECT NOT LOUD AND CLEAR ENOUGH. THANKS THAT'S WHY WE HAVE SENIORS IN THE HOUSE

AND VILLA PARK HOTEL AT FESTAC LINK ROAD AMUWOO ODOFIN

RektGeo:
If the fixed deposit shows a date later than today, one would still need to explain the source of funds. Does that not fall back to a second Deed of Gift? Does it not raise more questions than answers?

You are complicating issues. I don't get how someone will work so hard to get an ITA in this present IRCC circumstance but cannot discipline himself enough to leave the money in the account. If you get the PR today will you travel to Canada empty handed ? Or did you borrow the money and present as gift deed and return the money to the owner after submitting your application ? If its so say it and let the experienced members of the blog advice you on how to go about this. You just opened a nairaland account today to bring up an issue that can be clearly avoided. If you want to play the IRCC system with another borrowed gift deed it may backfire as they are asking you for proof of funds because they suspect a foul play.