Kontagious:
Thank you all, I am truly touched.

Long post alert!

When I started this journey, I was less knowledgeable, in fact I had zero knowledge till I stumbled on this thread. Plan then was to make my wife PA. Our profile is almost same except me with MSc and hers was still in the making. The decision to make her PA was because she has only one employer while I’ve had not less than 4, so I thought should IRCC need work confirmation, it will be much faster getting the confirmation from one employer than multiple that will be applicable in my case. More so, her employer has some form of international recognition while I have mostly played with semi-local champions, so her reference letter should also carry much credence I assumed.

Meanwhile, because of lack of knowledge, myself and my wife agreed to use an agent – who is a client of her employer. She spoke with the fellow and feedback was “first thing we need is IELTS, once that is gotten, we will proceed”. I was somewhat angered that he gave a very vague response without even telling at the least what will be done following IELTS, man didn’t even recommend the score to aim. I will later thank God he didn’t give any other detail cause that was the last she spoke to him about this journey. Luckily for us, his stand propelled me to search which of course led me to this thread.

Previous thread was around page 440+, read about the first 180 pages while keeping up with current discussion, also read about 100 pages backward and left the remaining but always kept followed the discussions.

It was during my reading I deduced the IELTS wasn’t necessarily the first as ECA takes a bit of time, then reviews about WES was somewhat terrible with folks complaining WES hardly respond to queries. Other than the communication lapse, I didn’t see any other negative comment plus few participants had shared ways of getting WES to respond (the twitter/facebook attack). Unfortunately, I don’t have any of such account but figured if need be, I was going to open the needed account and get my message across. So, WES we went with.

To get transcript from the school to WES, I posted my first questions on the thread but still PMed Yimiton for more tips and ways around Unilag. Unknown to me, she would be very instrumental in the subsequent days and months to follow. After a few exchange of emails on transcript request and WES Vs IQAS, we switched to BBM. During our early chats, she asked for my profile. Next, she sent me two CRS scores. One my wife being the PA and the other me as PA. Because my wife has only BSc at the time, her CRS was far lesser than mine. My new found friend advised I take the mantle of course shredding my thoughts of having delayed confirmation cause I’d be using three references. Later in our chats, I’d realize my wife didn’t even need to write IELTS, scores was then at the lowest ever. Another relief for me cause my wife preparing for IELTS was a dream we both dreaded. Her work is tasking, she gets home knackered and we have a wonderful infant who would still demand the most of her.

While ECA was ongoing, we got our new passports and I registered for IELTS. All looked well as estimation was to have IELTS and ECA about the same thing. Truly, both came days apart but IELTS was a wreck. Eventually registered for another IELTS while EOR was initiated. Second result was a relief, started gathering needed documents as soon as the result came, there was a draw the week of the result so I had roughly two weeks to gather all documents as I wanted to submit the earliest possible.

AOR was few days from ITA. Week of submitting, a discussion came on that would send me shaking – it was VO’s erroneously ignoring some POF documents. I had used two similar TBills certificates and balance from provided statement, all without a cover letter. The TBills were sufficient to cover my needed funds but if the statement was only considered like it was discussed then, that will be a blow.

Again, I ran to Yimiton who we had grew much closer, some successes had been achieved on our paths. Conclusion was of course to redo the POF with a cover letter and raise CSE the fastest possible time. I’d later discuss with GlitteringStar who also assured me to relax as all needed to be done had been done. Some days later, I was a bit free then went through my CIC account only to discover that my CRS score was one point higher than it should be. I digged further than found where the one point came from, spouse education was 9 instead of 8. GlitteringStar shinned again assuring me to stay calm and positive, “patapata” VO will only remove the extra one point and proceed should I not fall below my draw’s ITA.

Let me add a little more detail, maybe some questions would be answered in the process.

Work Experience/Reference Letter
Pre ITA, I filled three places of work – all previous employment. The 3rd being just a 6 months duration and without it, I’d still be over 3 years.
Since ITA was sure, I started gathering supporting document from the day of the result. The 1st two reference letters were gotten with very little effort but the 3rd was a bone in the throat. After the request for the letter, I called, mailed, texted, sent whatsapp messages but the CEO somewhat ignored all communications. I had earlier discussed my need of the letter with line head, but he was out of town so option of having him write the letter was dashed. I gave myself till a day to ITA to get the letter or I’d delete the work experience from work history. I ended up not getting the letter before ITA and I didn’t get chance to delete. I had no other option than to delete post ITA since letter was not forthcoming.

For the other two, I provided complimentary cards even though the letters were on letterhead. The 1st, a real estate firm signed by a managing partner, I included his card. The other, a much bigger firm. Reference letter was a one page on letter head with all details except for Job Description. I requested the letter made reference to the JD as an attachment which was obliged, JD was 2 pages printed on plain paper (like an internal memo) with company’s logo and name at the top – the two page JD was black and white, only the one page letter was signed by Head, HR and DMD. Both signatures were digital. I couldn’t get any of their cards so I got Recruitment Manager’s Card in place and attached to the letter.

POF
POF was initially 9 pages – 2 Tbills certificates, 6 pages of 6 months SOA, last page was screenshot of Oanda and Xe showing my total sum in CAD equivalent. POF was all from a joint account. The 1st Tbills was about 2 months to ITA, the second was a day after ITA. Both of same amount, same tenor (6 months) but different rates. Then SOA was printed two days Post ITA – a day after the 2nd Tbills. The Tbills were sufficient to cover our required funds but the statement had a closing balance of about N1.8m, Within a week from printing (or AOR), balance in the account fell below N1m. Even till now, it’s still below 1m. There’s been inflows but the outflows are heavier. Application fee + RPRF were taken from the funds. I had conviction to deep hand into POF has the TBills were sufficient so even if asked for updated POF, I’d submit the two Tbills and the SOA (maybe with a little topup). Later raised CSE with exact same document except that I added a cover page letter to the POF detailing there were two similar but different TBills certificates and SOA.

Medicals and PCC
Both were done same day, a day after ITA

Educational Documents
BSc Certificate
MSc Certificate
IELTS TRF
ECA for both degrees
One and Same person affidavit (draft and cheapest way to get from Yimiton)

I added the affidavit cause my names varied through all documents, somewhat of these;
BSc certificate – Olusegun Buhari
MSc – Olusegun Jonathan Buhari
Passport – Jonathan Segun Buhari
ECA, IELTS, Medicals, PCC (all tied to passport) – Jonathan Segun Buhari
Reference Letter 1 - Olusegun Jonathan Buhari
Reference Letter 1 - Olusegun Buhari

No LOE added.

For my wife.

She has completed her MSc but couldn’t evaluate since ECA was ready before she completed. Post ITA, I added her MSC but stated no ECA for it. I didn’t include work history for her, answered No to question of her having work history but included all details in personal history.

As a wrap, this thread is lit with information, I packaged my application from reading only this thread.

Behind this page, I and a host of others chat, you all are appreciated. Please permit me to mention but a few… Elfmann, Cochtrane, 40manlappy, GlitteringStar, Yimiton, Philip3, Wura27, Algbenguze, Incredibledude, Hephgirl, Canadianfly... Thank you all.

Congrats I tap from your testimony.

Omoedeki:
I need help oo, my ECA will be ready tomorrow. What NOC will a Lecturer in a Polytechnic be in?
Is it advisable to start the application now so that I will supply my ECA number tomorrow when it comes through. I dont want the next draw to pass me by.
Thanks

To start with check here for NOC 4011, http://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p3VD.pl?Function=getVD&TVD=122372&CVD=122376&CPV=4011&CST=01012011&CLV=4&MLV=4

Being that you work with a Polytechnic though, then review NOC 4021 and 4216 through the same link.

For seamless and uncomplicated entry into the pool, it's advisable you apply when you have all the requirements.

DatechMan:


This is supposed to be IP2. You should expect PPR soon. When did you say you submitted?

I submitted on October 28,2017 after my MSc(Maths) convocation at the University of Saskatchewan. I forgot to add this: My wife submitted Spousal Open Work Permit app since July 5 and we havent heard anything. That was why I even delayed submitting the app early to see if CIC Ghana was gonna answer but upon advices from Nairaland and friends, I decided to submit the app on Saturday. She is included in the app and I did not withdraw her app since she is not the primary applicant.

PinocchioDMZ:


Ok.

I also stay in abeokuta... 3heads are better than one

Congrats to all PPR recipients

smslive2:
There are two draws today

Provincial Nominee Program - 673

Federal Skilled Trades Program - 241


No Federal draw as of now

Implication is likely a very _{low CRS score} for FSW. Going by what happened in May

Omo make e drop reach 413 ooo. This time next year I go dey CA ho ha!

Congratulations Kontagious!!! Great news, so happy for you bro.

Congrats also to Veleta.

In other news I'm feeling very confident CRS will drop like in May the next few draws.

(No data to support this)

what is your year of qualification?

topsylolo:
Please does WES evaluate Ican ?

Galaxxy:


I submitted on October 28,2017 after my MSc(Maths) convocation at the University of Saskatchewan. I forgot to add this: My wife submitted Spousal Open Work Permit app since July 5 and we havent heard anything. That was why I even delayed submitting the app early to see if CIC Ghana was gonna answer but upon advices from Nairaland and friends, I decided to submit the app on Saturday. She is included in the app and I did not withdraw her app since she is not the primary applicant.

Oh you are an inlander. All the best

Galaxxy:
Hi there, I am a bit convinced with the IP1 thing. I submitted my app on Saturday, so I checked my account and I saw the following. I will be glad if anyone can please tell me the meaning. Thanks.

I think it's IP2. Speed of Light!

It’s IP1. That’s how it appears for inlanders.

Galaxxy:


I submitted on October 28,2017 after my MSc(Maths) convocation at the University of Saskatchewan. I forgot to add this: My wife submitted Spousal Open Work Permit app since July 5 and we havent heard anything. That was why I even delayed submitting the app early to see if CIC Ghana was gonna answer but upon advices from Nairaland and friends, I decided to submit the app on Saturday. She is included in the app and I did not withdraw her app since she is not the primary applicant.

Na wa o, its when CRS score now became 446 that these people did not do a draw today, i am not understanding. loll

Teatop1234:
It’s IP1. That’s how it appears for inlanders.

Okay. Thanks

OMG! So happy for you. This is my portion IJN Amen.

Kontagious:
Hello Great Fellas,

I feel like typing in capitals, I can’t keep calm, it’s PPR!!!

Timeline below;

ECA: 15/08/17
IELTS: 22/09/17
ITA: 04/10/17
AOR: 07/10/17
Med Passed: 21/10/17
IP1: 21/10/17
NA2: 27/10/17
IP2: 28/10/17
PPR: 01/11/17

Will be back with a long post!

Kontagious:
Hello Great Fellas,

I feel like typing in capitals, I can’t keep calm, it’s PPR!!!

Timeline below;

ECA: 15/08/17
IELTS: 22/09/17
ITA: 04/10/17
AOR: 07/10/17
Med Passed: 21/10/17
IP1: 21/10/17
NA2: 27/10/17
IP2: 28/10/17
PPR: 01/11/17

Will be back with a long post!

What a wawu!! I am so happy for u, wonderful timeline. I claim it ooo

A couple of days - max - 6 days

Eraytee:
Hello everyone, pls how long does it take WES to acknowledge the receipt of transcript sent. DHL delivered my transcript yesterday and i am yet to see any update on my profile.

Please proceed ... WES and IQAS have been known to take statement of result as lieu

Idbaba01:
Hello everyone in the house. Pls I need a clarification. I have my statement of result but the original is not ready pls can I proceed to WES with the statement of result will they accept the statement? Thank you

So they did draws for PNP and FST alone...

It shall be well!

Congrats to all PPR recipients @Kontagious @Veleta etc. Keep sailing!!!

MRSDA... Abeg grab pop corn ojare... Sit down dey look them You will move to the next stage in few days .

MRSDA:
Congratulations Kontagious!

After being on NA2 since Sept 20, saw some movement in our application. Two days ago, a mail about preparing for jobs in Canada

And today, woke up to find out the additional documents have changed to "We do not need additional documents"

Anyone knows what to expect now?

Congrats Kontagious

MRSDA:
Congratulations Kontagious!

After being on NA2 since Sept 20, saw some movement in our application. Two days ago, a mail about preparing for jobs in Canada

And today, woke up to find out the additional documents have changed to "We do not need additional documents"

Anyone knows what to expect now?

We will soon celebrate PPR.

The draw happened for only those with provincial nomination. We've got to wait till the 15th..

Notice – Supplementary Information 2018-2020 Immigration Levels Plan

Ottawa, November 1, 2017— Following the tabling of the 2017 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration on November 1, 2017, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is pleased to release details on its 2018 multi-year Immigration Levels Plan. Canada will welcome 310,000 new permanent residents in 2018, 330,000 in 2019 and 340,000 in 2020.

FSW PR target for 2018 is 74,900. Read the full details here.


http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/notices/2017-11-01.asp

Hello house. I greet you all in the Name of the Lord. I have been a silent reader for a while now.

I was so interested in relocating to Canada so a friend of mine introduced me to an agent who is based in Canada. At first the agent was so humble and nice. He answered all the questions I asked and even called me from time to time to encourage me to start the EE application. I guess Why I fell for this agent was because he didn't talk about money at first. But along the line we agreed on an amount to be paid to him. I wrote the IELTS and scored 8,7.5,7,7.5(LSRW) and my transcript was sent to WES for evaluation. He received the WES evaluation and sent me a copy via email and told me that he has opened an account for me and I'm on the poll

I received a call from him mid may this year and he told me that I have been issued an ITA and I have to apply within 90 days or else the ITA will expire, I then asked for a copy of the ITA he became aggressive and said he doesnt work that way that i should trust him. i insisted, we argued for a while but to no avail. Well, I decided to give him the benefit of doubt, so I went ahead with him even without seeing the ITA . He told me to go do my medicals and get police report, which I did. He asked for a lot documents( POF, work letter, birth certificate and so on) I sent photocopies of all that and then he sent forms for me to fill. All the documents were filled and sent back to him. It was then he asked for part of the money we agreed on and I sent the money to him.

To cut the long story short, he claims he has applied for me since august but he has been reluctant to show me any proof all he told me was to wait. Now the table has turned, that one time gentle/nice man is now very aggressive that he even hangs up on me whenever I call to ask him anything. He doesn't even pick my calls again.

The sad thing is that, it was after i sent him the money and all the documents that I discovered this forum which makes me feel very sad cos everybody seems to doing it individually. I don't know if I should start the process again or I should just wait till he calls me. Whether na 1p1 or 1p2 or even AOR, me I no know. Hmm

Pls people, I need help. I don't even know if he is lying or he is for real. Is there anyway I can confirm my case/aplication. So I don't wait for ever. Your contribution will be highly appreciated.

Feeling very sad about this...

Kontagious:
Hello Great Fellas,

I feel like typing in capitals, I can’t keep calm, it’s PPR!!!

Timeline below;

ECA: 15/08/17
IELTS: 22/09/17
ITA: 04/10/17
AOR: 07/10/17
Med Passed: 21/10/17
IP1: 21/10/17
NA2: 27/10/17
IP2: 28/10/17
PPR: 01/11/17

Will be back with a long post!

Congratulations!

Kontagious:
Thank you all, I am truly touched.

Long post alert![/b
[b]POF
POF was initially 9 pages – 2 Tbills certificates, 6 pages of 6 months SOA, last page was screenshot of Oanda and Xe showing my total sum in CAD equivalent. POF was all from a joint account. The 1st Tbills was about 2 months to ITA, the second was a day after ITA. Both of same amount, same tenor (6 months) but different rates. Then SOA was printed two days Post ITA – a day after the 2nd Tbills. The Tbills were sufficient to cover our required funds but the statement had a closing balance of about N1.8m, Within a week from printing (or AOR), balance in the account fell below N1m. Even till now, it’s still below 1m. There’s been inflows but the outflows are heavier. Application fee + RPRF were taken from the funds. I had conviction to deep hand into POF has the TBills were sufficient so even if asked for updated POF, I’d submit the two Tbills and the SOA (maybe with a little topup). Later raised CSE with exact same document except that I added a cover page letter to the POF detailing there were two similar but different TBills certificates and SOA.


As a wrap, this thread is lit with information, I packaged my application from reading only this thread.

... Thank you all.

Congratulations kontagious....the cover page you added was it given to you by the bank or its something you did by your self? My question is did you attach the conventional bank reference letter as your cover page? Thanks and congratulations again... Sweet time-line.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2017/11/news_release_growingcanadaseconomicfuture.html


Beginning with 310,000 new permanent residents in 2018, and growing to 330,000 in 2019 and 340,000 in 2020, this plan sets out the most ambitious immigration levels in recent history. This measured, gradual increase will trend towards one percent of the population by 2020, spurring innovation and representing a major investment in Canada’s prosperity, now and into the future.

Kelvinjtsar:
Hello house. I greet you all in the Name of the Lord. I have been a silent reader for a while now.

I was so interested in relocating to Canada so a friend of mine introduced me to an agent who is based in Canada. At first the agent was so humble and nice. He answered all the questions I asked and even called me from time to time to encourage me to start the EE application. I guess Why I fell for this agent was because he didn't talk about money at first. But along the line we agreed on an amount to be paid to him. I wrote the IELTS and scored 8,7.5,7,7.5(LSRW) and my transcript was sent to WES for evaluation. He received the WES evaluation and sent me a copy via email
Pls people, I need help. I don't even know if he is lying or he is for real. Is there anyway I can confirm my case/aplication. So I don't wait for ever. Your contribution will be highly appreciated.

Feeling very sad about this...

First i would send an email to CPD ottawa to find out my visa office. That's how you'll know if anything exists at all. Then you'll take it from there whatever the discovery is.

Kontagious:
Hello Great Fellas,
I feel like typing in capitals, I can’t keep calm, it’s PPR!!!
Timeline below;
ECA: 15/08/17 IELTS: 22/09/17 ITA: 04/10/17 AOR: 07/10/17 Med Passed: 21/10/17 IP1: 21/10/17 NA2: 27/10/17 IP2: 28/10/17 PPR: 01/11/17
Will be back with a long post!

congrats!!!!

Thanks @bbaby84 for the swift response. could you please enlighten me on the content of this letter I'm to send to this visa office. Thanks

Kelvinjtsar:
Thanks @bbaby84 for the swift response. could you please enlighten me on the content of this letter I'm to send to this visa office. Thanks

Send email to: CPC-CTD-Ottawa@cic.gc.ca
Subject: E000XXXX - Visa Office

Body of email:

Hi,

I am trying to find out in which Visa Office my PR application is being processed. Following are my details:

Application No.: E000XXXX
Date of Birth: YYYY-MM-DD
Last Name:
First Name:
UCI:
Category of Immigration: FSW/PNP/CEC


But I'm just thinking now that you won't have the UCI or application number.

Hmmmmm