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quille11:
Hello gurus in the house,
Kindly furnish me with things to do aside the conventional requirement to upgrade CRS score to the level of getting ITA, say like 445 and above. My current CRS score is 425.

Regards

jhoci:
When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.
The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. - Psalm 126:1-3

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I am currently filling visa applications for them

Susizo:
Congratulations to the PPR clinchers, I look forward to sharing my testimony soon Amen!
Please guys, I am uploading documents for submission. For travel document, is it just my current international passport data page I will upload? Or data pages of current and previous international passports.

Should I also upload pages of expired visas and stamps of countries in previous international passports?

Hepp your junior .

CookieLyon:
Hello guys, please I’m asking for friend. Is Sydney VO fast with the PR processing ? I know Ottawa is the fastest but I haven’t heard much about Sydney.

quille11:
Hello gurus in the house,
Kindly furnish me with things to do aside the conventional requirement to upgrade CRS score to the level of getting ITA, say like 445 and above. My current CRS score is 425.

Regards

innamorat:
Good evening house, my husband is a medical doctor. Please how possible is it for him to get a job over there if he applies from Nigeria. Thanks. Please I need reply from experienced people and how he can go about it because things are not moving so smoothly for us at the moment

Gracemama:
Congratulations. May your new home favor you . Happy for your mom too.
Your Story has given me hope that my mom will survive when she realize all her children have left Naija

kams19:
Hi guys am here again with a question.
is it going to affect me in anyway especially when my certificate will be send to WES or any other way.

if anyone has an idea I'd appreciate

bayoaborowa:
Please I want to inquire about using ICAS...Is there any engineer who has done his PPR here?I don't I did my ECA with ICAS as a mechanical engineer and it didn't see it as a Master's,rather a B.Sc which shouldn't be so

Harjibode:
I am Ajibode Jamiu, I have an ND & HND in Building Technology. Since this Express entry wahala plenty like this, I was thinking of enrolling for College of the North Atlantic, thereby I will be able to continue the processes when I get there, I was thinking it would be easier when one is in Canada than doing it from here.

Have been thinking about it all night, I wouldn't mind college so far it's for a purpose. To get the Permanent Resident, I checked all the requirements already and am fine... Will be going for Civil Engineering Technology since I have my background in Building Technology. I don't know if anyone is thinking alike, and also the fees isn't too bad for International student, what I don't know is if I can get work permit too

FirstTImeUser:
Hello house,
Please under address history do I fill my home address during undergraduate studies or my school address.home in one town,school in another.
Thanks

jhoci:
When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.
The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. - Psalm 126:1-3

Finally, it's PPR!!

VERY LONG POST ALERT!

IELTS – March 2018 L9 S7.5 R8.5 W7 (British Council)
ECA – Nov 2017 to 25th July 2018
ITA – 8th August 2018
AOR – 16th August 2018
MEP/BIL – 13th Sept 2018
Biometrics done – 14th Sept 2018
1st GCMS – received 23rd Nov 2018
2nd GCMS – ordered 3rd Jan and yet to receive it.
Ghost update – 23rd Jan 2019
PPR – 25th Jan 2019 (dated 24th)
Passport submission – 28th Jan 2019
VO – Ottawa

COPR:
You dont need to evaluate your NECO if you are using ICES. But if you want to use WES and need your NECO to be evaluated, you can PM me.

Ramj:
For those still struglling with evaluation, which body to use and all

For Evaluation of Degrees - ECA for immigration is what you need
PLEASE READ
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/education-assessed.html

The main idea is to get the right body to correctly evaluate your degree to give a Canadian Educational Equivalence.

Apart from Doctors (MCC Pharmacist (PEBC).

Any of the other Bodies Accepted by CIC
WES, ICES,IQAS, ICAS, CEC can evaluate all other degrees however wisdom is profitable to direct
NB: Only WES evaluates Professional Certifications like ACCA, CIPM, ATS AAT...

ICAN itself is not equivalent to Any Canadian Educational degree for now so don't bother

That being said experience has helped to build knowledge base that not all these bodies evaluate degrees the same way.

Also considering speed and required documentations these are the recommendations.

Lawyers - use IQAS ( they would clearly state your LLB is equivalent to a professional degree which is same as Masters)

Nurses - RN and RPN, RM, and other post basic degree - use IQAS or ICAS to get 2 or more Certificates) IQAS faster

According to CIC you only need to evaluate your highest degree

PhD and MSC and Bsc - Only PHd

If you have BSC and MSC - only MSC

This rule does not apply if PGD is your highest qualification.

If you have Bsc and PGD evaluate both to get 2 or More Certificates.

ND and HND or NCE and HND - evaluate both

For all other degree you can use either of the ICES, WES, ICAS, IQAS or CEC...

If you are evaluating only foreign degrees - WES is your go to body.

Once a Nigerian degree is involved WAEC is a must (WAEC processes is pretty simple so nothing to worry about ensure to send a new scratch card)

ICES is fastest for now 4-6 - they don't need WAEC, your school can send transcript to them by official email and they don't reverify with your school like WES.

ICES evaluates each degree at $200 CAD unlike WES nonetheless[b] I recommend[/b] them even if you have 2 degrees to evaluate (cheaper on the long run I tell you)

NB: ICES do not send soft copy ECA - so i advice you use a US, UK or Canada address for delivery and get it scanned to you. NIPOSt are trying but docs still get missing in transit - or request for courier delivery


What else further read

ICES - https://icesonline.bcit.ca/ices/register/register

WES - https://www.wes.org/ca/

IQAS - https://www.alberta.ca/iqas-immigration.aspx

ICAS - https://www.icascanada.ca/home.aspx

CES - http://www.learn.utoronto.ca/ces

MCC - https://mcc.ca/ and http://mcc.ca/repository/educational-credential-assessment/

PEBC -https://www.pebc.ca/ and https://www.pebc.ca/index.php/ci_id/3374/la_id/1.htm

MUST READS -
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=681&top=29
https://www.wes.org/ca/eca/


Je m'appelle ECA

Harjibode:
I am Ajibode Jamiu, I have an ND & HND in Building Technology. Since this Express entry wahala plenty like this, I was thinking of enrolling for College of the North Atlantic, thereby I will be able to continue the processes when I get there, I was thinking it would be easier when one is in Canada than doing it from here.

Have been thinking about it all night, I wouldn't mind college so far it's for a purpose. To get the Permanent Resident, I checked all the requirements already and am fine... Will be going for Civil Engineering Technology since I have my background in Building Technology. I don't know if anyone is thinking alike, and also the fees isn't too bad for International student, what I don't know is if I can get work permit too

Guccigucci:
Hi guys

I want to start my journey , I’m presently living in the Uk with wifey and my son. I just finished my masters degree. I have a few questions I’d like answered

1. Concerning my ECA can I just evaluate my masters degree only as its my highest qualification or I add my B.sc ( Im actually avoiding the stress of the verification process with Nigerian institutions as much as possible)

2. I plan on using ICES is it advisable?

3. Wifey hasn’t gotten her B.sc certificate yet(Nigerian factor) can she still send her transcript for ECA without the certificate and at what point would she need her certificate ?

Thank you very much

CookieLyon:
Hello guys, please I’m asking for friend. Is Sydney VO fast with the PR processing ? I know Ottawa is the fastest but I haven’t heard much about Sydney.

juicebox:
It's PPR Guys!!!
Summary of Timeline:
26 April 2018- ITA
1 May 2018- AOR
15 May 2018- ADR to rescan PCC
15 May 2018- Med passed
Then the wait started, requested and received 2 GCMS during the wait
fast forward to today 28 Jan 2019- Ghost Update
28 Jan 2019- PPR
VO- ACCRA
Thanks everyone, the info on this thread was of immense help

234ng44uk:
Welcome to the club. It's now obvious that UK is just another bus stop, Canada is the destination.

1,2. It's best to evaluate with WES since your masters is from the UK. Evaluate masters only and you'll get your evaluation completed within 30 days! Only highest degree is required. The delay is much longer if your include your Nigerian 1st degree, they'll even request for your ssce results, a requirement you'll skip if you use your UK masters only.

3. Statement of result is fine. The school will send the transcripts anyway. Not you.

jhoci:
When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.
The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. - Psalm 126:1-3

Finally, it's PPR!!

VERY LONG POST ALERT!

IELTS – March 2018 L9 S7.5 R8.5 W7 (British Council)
ECA – Nov 2017 to 25th July 2018
ITA – 8th August 2018
AOR – 16th August 2018
MEP/BIL – 13th Sept 2018
Biometrics done – 14th Sept 2018
1st GCMS – received 23rd Nov 2018
2nd GCMS – ordered 3rd Jan and yet to receive it.
Ghost update – 23rd Jan 2019
PPR – 25th Jan 2019 (dated 24th)
Passport submission – 28th Jan 2019
VO – Ottawa
Single applicant.


Decision to relocate – I’ve never really wanted to relocate; my wish was to have enough money to travel whenever and wherever I wanted. My brother left for Canada with his family in 2015 via the old scheme and before he left, he said to me, you need to get out. He sent me links, but I never really looked at them. I kept giving excuses until we got a mail in the office about an impending retrenchment exercise, still I didn’t do anything. My job finally ended October 2017 and I traveled to my school in November to process my transcript.


IELTS – I wasn’t afraid of the exam, in fact my main motivation was to score higher than my brother (sibling rivalry things). I’m not much of a talker and I knew I stood no chance with my brother in the speaking test. I decided that I was going to beat him in the other sections and have a higher average, but it was never to be. I started with writing task 1 and it was great. As I was writing my concluding paragraph in task 2 a bell went off in my head, I had written a whole four paragraph essay on something different form the question . From a distance I heard, ten minutes more as the sweat started leaking out from my braided wig . What in the world would have made me make this type of mistake? I don’t use the cramming method when studying, so it wasn’t a case of copy and paste. I studied more about the techniques of writing IELTS and what the examiner expects, then just a few practice questions. Except the Listening test which I found exciting to practice, it felt like putting together pieces of a puzzle. Anyway, as the sound of the bells in my head calmed a bit, I looked at the question again and started writing down points to expand into paragraphs. The I remembered how long it took me to decide on a topic sentence for my introduction and saw that writing a fresh essay will be a futile effort. I settled for giving a great conclusion to the essay I had already written and hope for the best.
It was while I was doing a search about low IELTS score that I came across this thread. I then knew I had to also evaluate my master’s degree to make a good CRS point.
Study materials; IELTSLiz, Road to IELTS (BC) and I also did a free IELTS course on Edx.


ECA – I used WES. I hadn’t looked at the express entry process in detail, so I felt I could just use only my first degree. That was before the IELTS incident. Besides I have plans to continue a career with my first degree as my master’s degree is in a completely different field.
My ECA report came with a comment that the date of birth on my transcript was different form what I filled in my form. My school had increased my age by four years! The excitement of getting my ECA just died when I saw the comment. I wrote to WES via the contact form and twitter. I also faxed copies of my birth certificate, WAEC certificate, international passport and even national ID card, all showing my correct date of birth. WES replied me after one month saying my school must resend my transcript with the correct information before they can send me an updated ECA report. Thanks to the good people I spoke with who assured me that I could go ahead and use the report like that. So, while I waited for WES to respond, I had gotten ITA and submitted my application. After seeing their response, I was glad I didn’t wait a whole month to continue with the process. In my application I attached all the documents I sent to WES to prove my correct date of birth and explained the mistake.

PCC – Superintendent Moshood to the rescue.

Medicals – this was done at IOM and I requested for a copy of my result which was sent via email

POF – One good thing that came from my retrenchment was my pay off . I changed it to dollars and put in a domiciliary account, I wanted to make it less accessible to me and avoid exchange rate issues.

NOC – I spent two months trying to find a matching NOC for my last job role to no avail. I shared it on the thread but couldn’t find a code for it. Following Newmum0615’s advise I decided to use my previous job role as my primary NOC since it spanned over three years.
Visa refusals – I had two UK visa refusals which I mentioned and attached one of the rejection letters. I was concerned about this because the reason for the second refusal had to do with the VO doubting my employment details. And the same job turned out to be the one I couldn’t find a NOC for. My fear was that It would give more weight to the UK VO’s comments. So, I got a reference letter from my company even though I no longer worked there. I also wrote a LOE addressing the comments by the UK VO and attached other documents relating to the said job.

Others – After I got my first GCMS notes and saw that the issue about my date of birth was not mentioned, I felt relieved.
- I called a couple of times before November 2018, since that time I haven’t been able to reach IRCC.
- I also sent a couple of mails to Ottawa VO and they always gave the same generic response.
- I sent a mail on the 24th after the ghost update to enquire what the update was about, and I got the passport request mail the next morning
- Losing my job was the wake up call I needed. I was depressed for some months (still comes and goes) and I would lie in bed until noon. I have always been independent so losing my job was like being stripped naked, I didn’t want to go out or be seen. My younger brother called me and encouraged me to continue with the Canada immigration plan (I had already registered with WES). I will never forget his words, approach this thing like you’re escaping for your life, like someone is trying to strangle you and you must fight. My ECA took eight months to complete and anytime I would return from Unilag or call IMSU without any positive news, I would just break down and cry. I was and I’m still out of job, my savings depleting and I always have this fear of having to ask for money to sustain myself.
I can’t thank God enough for this new lease on life he has just given me. It still feels like a dream and sometimes I check my mailbox to see if the email is still there. God never disappoints and his timing is always perfect and the best. I was worried about having to renew my rent soon, and I can imagine God smiling down and saying, my daughter you too worry! Cast your cares on him and have faith (not easy but doable).
I am grateful to 40manlappy, Newmum0615, ddymples and Hakeemgp for their help and suggestions. Especially Newmum for her patience. May God grant all your heart’s desires.
I appreciate everyone on this thread for all the contributions, whether na fight, joke or information. I want to specially mention joo2018, Ifeoma77 and Tojued, you guys are great!
For everyone here who feels like there’s no hope, I went from asking God “why me?’ to proclaiming “who am I Lord!”

Just keep the faith!


And some others: I was worried about how I would tell my parents, especially my mum about my approval. My younger brother left the country first, then my older brother (she was greatly affected by that one), now her only remaining child here (plus only daughter kwa), me. I know she wants the best for us but would prefer us being in proximity to them. So, I called my mum yesterday and told her;
Mum: (shouting for joy) ehen remember you promised to take me out when you get approval. I want to go to Jevinik.
Me: Jisos! mummy I thought you’d be sad. (disappointed but relieved)
Mum: I’m sad you’ll be leaving but I know better now. This country holds no hope for you, look at how long you’ve been out of job. Go and find something new, just do my visa for me.

I am currently filling visa applications for them

bellville:
Please does this apply to me too? I had my masters in law from a South African university. Should I just evaluate the 'LL.M? Which of the evaluating bodies would be appropriate? Thanks

Cifrag:
Please, if you are evaluating for B.sc and PGD with ices

1. Will I have to pay the $200 for each of the degree which will be $400 for both because I want both as two or more certificates. Yes, $200 per degree

2. If no, how do create my profile so that both Certificates can be evaluated and my payment will be $200 With ICES, this is not possible

3. I want to send the Bsc via posting and the PGD via email. Hope it is ok, because they are both different schools.Yes you can do this but please follow through regularly with ICES so that you will know if there's any additional verification needed (some people have reported this).

Godisincontrol:
You can use WES for the LL.M alone

jhoci:
When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.
The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. - Psalm 126:1-3

Finally, it's PPR!!

VERY LONG POST ALERT!

IELTS – March 2018 L9 S7.5 R8.5 W7 (British Council)
ECA – Nov 2017 to 25th July 2018
ITA – 8th August 2018
AOR – 16th August 2018
MEP/BIL – 13th Sept 2018
Biometrics done – 14th Sept 2018
1st GCMS – received 23rd Nov 2018
2nd GCMS – ordered 3rd Jan and yet to receive it.
Ghost update – 23rd Jan 2019
PPR – 25th Jan 2019 (dated 24th)
Passport submission – 28th Jan 2019
VO – Ottawa
Single applicant.

Ifeoma77:
WES timeline is 20 days after they have verified your MBA and WAEC.
Wait till you're done with your program and then do the evaluation at once. March is almost here

juicebox:
It's PPR Guys!!!
Summary of Timeline:
26 April 2018- ITA
1 May 2018- AOR
15 May 2018- ADR to rescan PCC
15 May 2018- Med passed
Then the wait started, requested and received 2 GCMS during the wait
fast forward to today 28 Jan 2019- Ghost Update
28 Jan 2019- PPR
VO- ACCRA
Thanks everyone, the info on this thread was of immense help

jhoci:
When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.
The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. - Psalm 126:1-3

Finally, it's PPR!!

VERY LONG POST ALERT!

IELTS – March 2018 L9 S7.5 R8.5 W7 (British Council)
ECA – Nov 2017 to 25th July 2018
ITA – 8th August 2018
AOR – 16th August 2018
MEP/BIL – 13th Sept 2018
Biometrics done – 14th Sept 2018
1st GCMS – received 23rd Nov 2018
2nd GCMS – ordered 3rd Jan and yet to receive it.
Ghost update – 23rd Jan 2019
PPR – 25th Jan 2019 (dated 24th)
Passport submission – 28th Jan 2019
VO – Ottawa
Single applicant.


Decision to relocate – I’ve never really wanted to relocate; my wish was to have enough money to travel whenever and wherever I wanted. My brother left for Canada with his family in 2015 via the old scheme and before he left, he said to me, you need to get out. He sent me links, but I never really looked at them. I kept giving excuses until we got a mail in the office about an impending retrenchment exercise, still I didn’t do anything. My job finally ended October 2017 and I traveled to my school in November to process my transcript.



And some others: I was worried about how I would tell my parents, especially my mum about my approval. My younger brother left the country first, then my older brother (she was greatly affected by that one), now her only remaining child here (plus only daughter kwa), me. I know she wants the best for us but would prefer us being in proximity to them. So, I called my mum yesterday and told her;
Mum: (shouting for joy) ehen remember you promised to take me out when you get approval. I want to go to Jevinik.
Me: Jisos! mummy I thought you’d be sad. (disappointed but relieved)
Mum: I’m sad you’ll be leaving but I know better now. This country holds no hope for you, look at how long you’ve been out of job. Go and find something new, just do my visa for me.

I am currently filling visa applications for them

CookieLyon:
Hello guys, please I’m asking for friend. Is Sydney VO fast with the PR processing ? I know Ottawa is the fastest but I haven’t heard much about Sydney.

Onyeenyeh:
Dear People of God, it's COPR finally

PPR: Mail dated December 18th, submitted December 19th
COPR: Dated Jan 21, picked up today.

This was another hell of a wait, but it has ended in praise. Can't wait for you all to testify.