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Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by Obtay: 3:54pm On Oct 05, 2018
wealthiest1:
Good day fams, pls does anyone have an earlier scheduled appointment for medicals either at Children practice or Q-life but would not be going anymore and willing to give out his/her appointment ? Please assist a brother if you can. Thank you

I have a slot for family of 4 for 9th oct in children's practice which we won't be using again.we already used IOM which came earlier

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Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by mosky47: 3:58pm On Oct 05, 2018
Hi everyone.

AOR- Sept 11th
MEP and BIL- Today, Oct 5th (few minutes ago)

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Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by wurdz: 4:23pm On Oct 05, 2018
Oya, lemme goan fleshen my PPR announcement
mcstan18:


Congratulations bro.

As a side note, it doesn't speak well of anyone to come to this forum, benefit immensely and then bow out with the kind of PPR announcements we've been seeing lately, this one in particular. PPR announcements have their own way of boosting badly battered morale of some people who visit this thread. Sometimes, all one would need to continue to fire on is a visit to the PPR section of page 1 but very few would read the kind of PPR testimonies we see these days and feel "gingered". I won't be surprised if you've also benefitted from those long narratives of happy people here.

We can do better guys.

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Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by bayojbbb2002: 4:46pm On Oct 05, 2018
Good evening all. Well done to everyone keeping this platform alive.

Pls fam help. Who knows which other body evaluates ATS as a seperate certificate asides Degree.
Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by mmanwanyi: 4:49pm On Oct 05, 2018
30watts:
Enter the pool ASAP, don't dull. If your score exceeds 440 you may be lucky. From the pool distribution following the last draw I have a strong feeling that the Cut-off will drop to 438/439 soon.

Thanks so much for your advice.
Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by mmanwanyi: 4:49pm On Oct 05, 2018
dumprep:
It depends on your CRS. If tomorrow’s cutoff is 440 and your CRS is above 440, you’ll get your ITA.
What’s your CRS?

Thanks so much for your advice.
Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by adeptonlin(m): 4:59pm On Oct 05, 2018
Wes just completed my BSc evaluation. How do I evaluate my MSc on my initial Wes account or do I need to create another account for the next evaluation?
Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by armstead: 5:00pm On Oct 05, 2018
Ramj:


Na joke I dey naa.

Oya next time First time right.

COPR loading. a beg I need Northwest Territories mates. Join me as we "neighborhood" with Polar bears and do ice racing.


Je m'appelle Ramj

You sure you can stand the weather and hungry bears?
Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by adeptonlin(m): 5:01pm On Oct 05, 2018
Wes just completed my BSc evaluation. How do I evaluate my MSc on my initial Wes account or do I need to create another account for the next evaluation?
Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by joo2018: 5:07pm On Oct 05, 2018
Interesting judicial appeal case A - on the need to balance submitting too little and too much information.

1. Here the applicant submitted only documents specified in the documents checklist, but was rejected because the case officer was not convinced by the reference letter. She appealed on the basis of procedural fairness, but the judge sided with CIC.

"[12] The Applicant relied on the Document Checklist for Permanent Residence in the Canadian Experience Class (“Checklist”) provided by CIC in submitting her application, expecting that, by complying with the Checklist, there would be no evidentiary issues...

...[14] This Court has further held that, while an applicant may be provided with a list of required documents by the agency accepting the application, the applicant is not limited to supplying only those documents (Qin v Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), 2002 FCT 815, [2002] FCJ No 1098 at para 7). Here, the Applicant was free to submit T4 tax information slips"

Arachchige v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration) 2012 FC 1068
Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by bronze25(f): 5:35pm On Oct 05, 2018
@ysteph please check your inbox.

Thanks
Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by Ramj: 5:37pm On Oct 05, 2018
joo2018:
Interesting judicial appeal case A - on the need to balance submitting too little and too much information.

1. Here the applicant submitted only documents specified in the documents checklist, but was rejected because the case officer was not convinced by the reference letter. She appealed on the basis of procedural fairness, but the judge sided with CIC.

"[12] The Applicant relied on the Document Checklist for Permanent Residence in the Canadian Experience Class (“Checklist”) provided by CIC in submitting her application, expecting that, by complying with the Checklist, there would be no evidentiary issues...

...[14] This Court has further held that, while an applicant may be provided with a list of required documents by the agency accepting the application, the applicant is not limited to supplying only those documents (Qin v Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), 2002 FCT 815, [2002] FCJ No 1098 at para 7). Here, the Applicant was free to submit T4 tax information slips"
Arachchige v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration) 2012 FC 1068

That is to say anything you feel can support your case kindly submit or write an LOE. Hmmmmmm.

Je m'appelle Ramj

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Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by Ramj: 5:38pm On Oct 05, 2018
armstead:


You sure you can stand the weather and hungry bears?


Try me.

Je m'appelle Ramj
Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by Ramj: 5:39pm On Oct 05, 2018
Swansy10:

Hahahaha
You know how they can be. I was thinking of just gathering a thread of correspondence showing that I made an effort. Let’s see how it goes sha. Kibris will not hold us down

You complie a case of all your efforts and attempt and submit.

If you can’t get a police certificate from your country or territory
If you’re unable to get a police certificate from a country, you’re responsible to show why you can’t get one.

To prove that you can’t get a police certificate, you must:

show proof that you requested a police certificate from the correct authorities and
write a letter explaining all the efforts you have taken to get one

Even if you send us the above items, this is not a guarantee of acceptance.

Je m'appelle Ramj
Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by ArcUgo(m): 5:46pm On Oct 05, 2018
Thanks
Newmum0615:
GCMS Buddy as always.

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Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by Janaeroy: 6:00pm On Oct 05, 2018
Hello Everyone! I want to first appreciate the effort of those taking their time to educate and answer questions asked. I am married to an officer in the army and we have one child. I am a freelance writer with a B.A in literature, his job makes him go all over the place so it's hard for the family to stay together even though we try. He plans to relocate us and after reading through this thread, I'm not sure if he is eligible to be the primary applicant? I do freelance so I have no work experience. Thanks
Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by joo2018: 6:44pm On Oct 05, 2018
Why not? What is your reasoning?
Possible work experience NOCs for him will be 0433 or 4313 depending on rank. With the way military officers like accumulating degrees, his points should be high.

Janaeroy:
Hello Everyone! I want to first appreciate the effort of those taking their time to educate and answer questions asked. I am married to an officer in the army and we have one child. I am a freelance writer with a B.A in literature, his job makes him go all over the place so it's hard for the family to stay together even though we try. He plans to relocate us and after reading through this thread, I'm not sure if he is eligible to be the primary applicant? I do freelance so I have no work experience. Thanks

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Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by mcstan18(m): 6:54pm On Oct 05, 2018
Janaeroy:
Hello Everyone! I want to first appreciate the effort of those taking their time to educate and answer questions asked. I am married to an officer in the army and we have one child. I am a freelance writer with a B.A in literature, his job makes him go all over the place so it's hard for the family to stay together even though we try. He plans to relocate us and after reading through this thread, I'm not sure if he is eligible to be the primary applicant? I do freelance so I have no work experience. Thanks

If I may ask ma'am, why do you think he is ineligible to apply?
Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by mcstan18(m): 6:56pm On Oct 05, 2018
wurdz:
Oya, lemme goan fleshen my PPR announcement

Let us know when you do. We love to read long stories
Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by Peace505: 7:00pm On Oct 05, 2018
adeptonlin:
Wes just completed my BSc evaluation. How do I evaluate my MSc on my initial Wes account or do I need to create another account for the next evaluation?
No need to open another account. I think you should update your education history.
Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by Grace135: 7:05pm On Oct 05, 2018
armstead:


Very Short Post Alert

In another news!!!

Apologies this is coming late. It’s PPR!!!!

Started this journey in October 2017 after we made a decision to relocate.

IELTS showed me pepper as I had to take it three times:

1st - 10 February 2018 LRWS 6,8,8,7.5

2nd - 24 March 2018 LRWS 7.5,8,6.5,8, when I saw this result midnight of 6 April, I quickly registered for the following day’s test without much preparation.

3rd - 7 April 2018 LRWS 8.5,8.5,7,8. As a result of this third IELTS result, our CRS jumped to 450 from 3hundred and sth(don’t ask me questions embarassed). I would say please don’t give up on this journey because I was almost losing confidence in myself after my second IELTS result as I rarely fail exams. I also got encouragement on this forum seeing some people gave (as our Indian brothers will say) IELTS up to 7 times and now in Canada. Hence, I had to quickly re-take the test to avoid losing momentum.

Timeline

Minimum invited CRS 441
CRS 450
FSWO
NOC 1111
ITA 25 April
AOR 5 June
MEP 18 June
IP1 19 June
GCMS note request 30 August (had to request as I was scared after reading some comments here about Pension fund not being considered by CIC for POF)
IP2 27 September
Ghost update 2 October
Received GCMS 2 October (everything looks fine and I remember sharing here my PF was considered as POF as minimum required fund was marked met)

Then the long awaited golden mail arrived!!!!

PPR 3 October 2018 at exactly 3:39am, can’t remember the seconds grin
No ADR
Family size 3
Ottawa VO

ECA - I used WES but those guys plus our regular naija strike stressed me Walahi; I sha got the completed report for spouse and myself after 6 months.

PCC - Got for U.K. and Nigeria. U.K PCC is pretty easy to get once you follow instructions on their site. For Nigeria PCC, used inspector Moshood for spouse and myself. He charged us N17,000 because we couldn’t go to Alagbon as all correspondence with him was via email. However, I sent a friend to pick the original certificates from him and scan to me. Contrary to what I have read here, I decided to exclude from my eApr the Alagbon stamped fingerprints papers accompanying the PCC because I felt it wasn’t relevant since CIC only requested for PCC; so I only uploaded the Police certificates with our application. Thank God there was no issue with it. Although, I wanted to take style avoid implicating myself as I was in the U.K. when I submitted my application and the procedure for getting fingerprints done was expensive for me and stressful; so I bought ink pad from one shop and did the stuff in my room, then scanned to inspector Moshood. I felt if I had included the fingerprints with my application, any inquisitive VO may flag that “how did he get PCC as the fingerprints were not certified or stamped by U.K. police &/or Nigeria High commission”. Just my thinking though.

POF - Hmmm, I had to patch this one o; I used Treasury bills from Stanbic as 55% of POF (didn’t include any bank statements), cash in Dom account with a foreign bank was 28% (only submitted stamped bank statements and a letter from the bank stating when the account was opened as I intentionally didn’t want to get the format letter requested by CIC because I have credit card debt with the bank which I wasn’t sure may affect my POF; God had mercy sha) while my PF was the remaining 17% of POF. I prayed o for them to consider this PF as it was my last resort and only hope at that time as I don’t have anybody that can gift me money. Can’t remember the last time I got money gift tongue again, maybe childhood. As advised on this tread, I prepared a table for the POF and explained each, particularly the PF section, very well as I had initially withdrawn some voluntary contributions in 2017 and this reflected on the Pension statements. Had to let them know the withdrawn amount was a voluntary contribution and does not constitute part of the accessible 25% o before somebody will start running around for money way no loss upon ADR for the balance. wink

Work experience - got over 3 years work experience and getting reference letter was pretty easy. God bless my employer. Although, not necessary, I submitted work experience letter for my wife too since we had it readily available.

Medicals - Everything was fine for 3 of us other than the Dr recommending me for a further test because he sighted protein in my urine. God forbid!!! But thank God all was well after the further test although he still included protein something which my Jesus had taken away.

Travel history - just US and UK and no Visa refusal history

Criminal history - None by His grace other than childhood stealing of pencils and biros; and beating traffic lights in Lagos; which Nigeria PCC did not capture. grin

What again??

Ok lest I forget, I got 15 points for sibling in Canada �� so provided Copies of her PR card, utility bills within 3 months of eApr, marriage certificates and birth certificates showing names of both parents. I included sibling’s marriage certificate and newspaper publication for change of name as sibling is married and utility bill carries husband’s name.

My prayer for all still waiting for IELTS, ECA, ITA, POF and PPR is that it will surely come speedily in Jesus’ name. Amen

This thread is very informative and is got selfless people always willing to share. May God bless you all.

Armstead
Congratulation, God all the way, i salute your courage for that 3rd ielts.

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Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by ysteph: 7:18pm On Oct 05, 2018
Okay
bronze25:
@ysteph please check your inbox.

Thanks
Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by deTimo: 7:29pm On Oct 05, 2018
tescom:

I used Bsc, HND and OND... Hope these will give two or more certificates

Yes it should.


Meanwhile your ND and HND will give you 2 or more certificates with Wes
Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by JustinTrudeau: 8:00pm On Oct 05, 2018
Glad you made it. Congratulations
House,If you have ICAN-ATS,don't hesitate to send it to WES

Your PM
grin grin
Talkingboy:



Resolved . Evaluated as college-level certificate (one year)

Thanks to Justin.Tru, Ednu.t1 , bum.ea, Pssquare, bambam4.you , issy.man and others

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Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by mmanwanyi: 8:20pm On Oct 05, 2018
Newmum0615:
Final GCMS notes received. In less than 30 days. Wonder why the delay for some people's notes.

Just reading the way London was toasting me there "Both have good English and good education. PA has provided good docs and info consistent with that found online. No apparent concerns. Good funds". Eligibility passed.

Oshey London. Took you 6 months to say just

Lol! It’s already ended in praise.
Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by Nobody: 8:23pm On Oct 05, 2018
Tojued:
Hello people. Congrats to all the PPR and ITA clinchers today (and previously whom I've not already congratulated (I sha join those wey like your post)).

Please has anyone used CES before? Comparative Education Service – University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies

What was your experience?

I used them. it took about 2 months from when my Uni sent my transcript. You upload passport bio data page...a copy of your transcript and copy of your certificate....and any translations or change of name document (for women)...

Your school will send transcript and certificate too...they never contacted me for further documents and they have a time line...see below.

Didn't have any issues apart from the time it took.

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Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by FaskRolce: 8:38pm On Oct 05, 2018
i highly encouraged by your report.

may it all end in praise for me the rest of us

armstead:


Very Short Post Alert

In another news!!!

Apologies this is coming late. It’s PPR!!!!

Started this journey in October 2017 after we made a decision to relocate.

IELTS showed me pepper as I had to take it three times:

1st - 10 February 2018 LRWS 6,8,8,7.5

2nd - 24 March 2018 LRWS 7.5,8,6.5,8, when I saw this result midnight of 6 April, I quickly registered for the following day’s test without much preparation.

3rd - 7 April 2018 LRWS 8.5,8.5,7,8. As a result of this third IELTS result, our CRS jumped to 450 from 3hundred and sth(don’t ask me questions embarassed). I would say please don’t give up on this journey because I was almost losing confidence in myself after my second IELTS result as I rarely fail exams. I also got encouragement on this forum seeing some people gave (as our Indian brothers will say) IELTS up to 7 times and now in Canada. Hence, I had to quickly re-take the test to avoid losing momentum.

Timeline

Minimum invited CRS 441
CRS 450
FSWO
NOC 1111
ITA 25 April
AOR 5 June
MEP 18 June
IP1 19 June
GCMS note request 30 August (had to request as I was scared after reading some comments here about Pension fund not being considered by CIC for POF)
IP2 27 September
Ghost update 2 October
Received GCMS 2 October (everything looks fine and I remember sharing here my PF was considered as POF as minimum required fund was marked met)

Then the long awaited golden mail arrived!!!!

PPR 3 October 2018 at exactly 3:39am, can’t remember the seconds grin
No ADR
Family size 3
Ottawa VO

ECA - I used WES but those guys plus our regular naija strike stressed me Walahi; I sha got the completed report for spouse and myself after 6 months.

PCC - Got for U.K. and Nigeria. U.K PCC is pretty easy to get once you follow instructions on their site. For Nigeria PCC, used inspector Moshood for spouse and myself. He charged us N17,000 because we couldn’t go to Alagbon as all correspondence with him was via email. However, I sent a friend to pick the original certificates from him and scan to me. Contrary to what I have read here, I decided to exclude from my eApr the Alagbon stamped fingerprints papers accompanying the PCC because I felt it wasn’t relevant since CIC only requested for PCC; so I only uploaded the Police certificates with our application. Thank God there was no issue with it. Although, I wanted to take style avoid implicating myself as I was in the U.K. when I submitted my application and the procedure for getting fingerprints done was expensive for me and stressful; so I bought ink pad from one shop and did the stuff in my room, then scanned to inspector Moshood. I felt if I had included the fingerprints with my application, any inquisitive VO may flag that “how did he get PCC as the fingerprints were not certified or stamped by U.K. police &/or Nigeria High commission”. Just my thinking though.

POF - Hmmm, I had to patch this one o; I used Treasury bills from Stanbic as 55% of POF (didn’t include any bank statements), cash in Dom account with a foreign bank was 28% (only submitted stamped bank statements and a letter from the bank stating when the account was opened as I intentionally didn’t want to get the format letter requested by CIC because I have credit card debt with the bank which I wasn’t sure may affect my POF; God had mercy sha) while my PF was the remaining 17% of POF. I prayed o for them to consider this PF as it was my last resort and only hope at that time as I don’t have anybody that can gift me money. Can’t remember the last time I got money gift tongue again, maybe childhood. As advised on this tread, I prepared a table for the POF and explained each, particularly the PF section, very well as I had initially withdrawn some voluntary contributions in 2017 and this reflected on the Pension statements. Had to let them know the withdrawn amount was a voluntary contribution and does not constitute part of the accessible 25% o before somebody will start running around for money way no loss upon ADR for the balance. wink

Work experience - got over 3 years work experience and getting reference letter was pretty easy. God bless my employer. Although, not necessary, I submitted work experience letter for my wife too since we had it readily available.

Medicals - Everything was fine for 3 of us other than the Dr recommending me for a further test because he sighted protein in my urine. God forbid!!! But thank God all was well after the further test although he still included protein something which my Jesus had taken away.

Travel history - just US and UK and no Visa refusal history

Criminal history - None by His grace other than childhood stealing of pencils and biros; and beating traffic lights in Lagos; which Nigeria PCC did not capture. grin

What again??

Ok lest I forget, I got 15 points for sibling in Canada �� so provided Copies of her PR card, utility bills within 3 months of eApr, marriage certificates and birth certificates showing names of both parents. I included sibling’s marriage certificate and newspaper publication for change of name as sibling is married and utility bill carries husband’s name.

My prayer for all still waiting for IELTS, ECA, ITA, POF and PPR is that it will surely come speedily in Jesus’ name. Amen

This thread is very informative and is got selfless people always willing to share. May God bless you all.

Armstead

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Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by akintunde63: 8:44pm On Oct 05, 2018
segzy14:


Try to use a Gtbank MasterCard to pay, I'm not sure you need to pay before getting a reference number from ices
.

For anyone who is confused about the issue of credit or debit card, I just used my Gtb debit master card to pay today, and it worked perfectly well.
Cheers!é
Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by freshdad: 8:45pm On Oct 05, 2018
Thanks sis
Expectantbee:


I think this congratulatory message is meant for freshdad? Thanks on his behalf grin

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Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by harry41: 8:46pm On Oct 05, 2018
Thank you friend for your help. My contacts in Unilag finally said they have responded to the verification mail yesterday. However, I called WEs today and the customer care agent said they haven’t received the mail. I don’t know where the problem might be now because my contacts insist it went out yesterday. Any advice please

khinde:
OK let me send u the number via pm
Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by akintunde63: 8:50pm On Oct 05, 2018
ontarioissauga:

MBA only and ICES not WES.

I need help getting lautech to send my transcript through email, they av bn telling me they can only send it tru courier which will cost 18k. Does anyone av a contact @ lautech that can help and do it with speed
Even my notification of result took 2 months before I got it despite frantic effort from my brother who works there
Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by joo2018: 8:50pm On Oct 05, 2018
It sometimes takes WES up to 3 days to acknowledge documents.
harry41:
Thank you friend for your help. My contacts in Unilag finally said they have responded to the verification mail yesterday. However, I called WEs today and the customer care agent said they haven’t received the mail. I don’t know where the problem might be now because my contacts insist it went out yesterday. Any advice please

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