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oluwaahmed:
My people dis is my score for ielts. LSRW:8,8,6.5,7. PLEASE is there any need for EOR esp as its reading that was the problem? Will it likely change for MOD ielts? Pls people in similar shoe assist urgently. Thanks

Bros, did you simulate with 6.5W? Go for a remark oh add Speaking too. Good luck!

Please can someone who is in ICAN Professional stage get their Transcript evaluated? If yes, and if anyone here has gotten theirs evaluated, what was it evaluated as?

Congrats as I'm waiting for my ppr, I'm also waiting for Ralph's ppr so that I can evaluate his story

Tojued:
it's a testimony and I'm grateful. now going to study properly so i can pass prof. snape's exam. BRB.

slydog:
Pls how do I pay for ICEs? I don't have a credit card

Master Debit Card will work. I used GTB Debit Card with no wahala

Extremely long post alert. Please skip to the last line for a summary.

Fortunately, I typed this announcement on 30/10/2018, I’m sure the heavens were just looking at me and laughing. If na to type am now ginger no dey I for just drop timeline. But as e be I’ll simply edit what I have already.

All glory to God, all thanks to my real life family and friends, all appreciation to the elders, class prefects, onlookers, provokers, etc. on this thread. Gratitude is my second name.

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Timeline
Family of 3, Ottawa VO
IELTS – 24/04/2018
ECA – 24/04/2018
ITA (CRS 454) – 24/04/2018
AOR – 30/06/2018
IP1 & ADR – 17/07/2018
Response to ADR – 23/07/2018
MEP – 27/07/2018
IP2 – 29/10/2018
PPR – 26/02/2019

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Learning Points
I know there’s a lot of folks on this thread for whom money is no object, but we were among those who had good scores, but limited cash. Every single penny spent was counted mehn. I was the research master, looking round every nook and cranny for how to save. In fact, the first step I took to determine if this Canny thing was feasible was to create an excel sheet, draw up a full budget, create saving goals and determine if and how income would meet up with expenditure, etc. Then my goal throughout was to spend less than I budgeted (and I was mostly successful in this). This is my story of how I did things the alaroro way.

1. ECA. Evaluated for only myself, only my (foreign) masters. Tomorrow will take care of itself for hubby’s ECA . Used WES, regular postage to a friend in Canada, and made sure I claimed my HST refund (no longer possible/necessary).
2. IELTS. Prayed like never before, prepared like I never have, took this exam so serious. Why? Could not really afford to write twice lol. Note that I practically read and write for a living so could have been smug, but desperation is real and works. To God be the glory I maxed out in one attempt and shared a testimonious testimony here 
3. POF. This was a very big challenge, we had absolutely no hope as at when we got ITA, but family pulled through in a way I never expected. 100% gift deed from a close family member, bank transfer in USD. Bank statement showing transfers (had to be broken in two cos of money laundering rules), gift deed signed by donor and I and notarised by a supreme court-listed notary public, Bank of Canada exchange rates USD/CAD for the date, bank reference letter in IRCC format and letter on non-indebtedness (account still in my maiden name).
4. Reference letters in IRCC format from the two places of employment I claimed points for. Every other thing was in personal history. Payslips for all the months in question except the last three months rpior to submission, and I included LOE on the omission and bank statement showing inflow for those three months.
5. Proof of family member. My relative was happy (in fact, excited) to give me copies of her ID and proof of residence. Sent me 2 different IDs and different utility bills, insisted I do overkill and use all lol. Used her birth certificate, my dad’s and mine to prove relationship. Did LOE that X(Y)Z is my father’s sister and therefore my paternal aunt (bracket because her name has funkified from what was on birth certificate)’
6. Change of name. affidavit, newspaper and marriage certificate.
7. LOE that open university is part time/distance learning and I’ve been working fulltime while looking for their MBA.
8. PCC. Abuja HQ. Very painfully parted with 20k for spouse and I. It was indeed very painful. Foreign PCC was a breeze and was mailed to a friend in Canada. I requested it same period I registered for IELTS and ECA.
9. ADR. One of my certificates was undated. Apparently it has been undated since eternity and nobody every noticed. I got an ADR for this and you can imagine my fright. I had to send the certificate back to source for them to date and stamp it, write me a letter of explanation. So I sent the dated cert, guilt letter from institution to IRCC. Naim I receive another ADR instantly for dated cert.. just jejely sent only the dated cert. No accompanying explanations.
10. GCMS. Used GCMS buddy, got my notes in 35 days. Was very relieved to see that the dated certificate had been accepted, and my PVO was Ottawa. Saw that my CRS was reduced by 5 points post AOR even though my birthday was post ITA.

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My story
Any Catholics here? You must love this song:
When I remember, what you’ve done for me, my heart fills with joy for there’s none like you.. there was a time in life when I thought all was lost Lord I am a living testimony of your love… I will tell this story to my neighbours I will tell this story to all my friends… and so, I will give you all I have… for always Lord, you know, that I have given all I have.
(insert edit: so along the way my testimony song changed to this one: … I am never in a hurry, I will wait upon the Lord, he will answer my prayer, when the time comes… Omnipotent reigneth, my redeemer liveth, he will answer my prayer, when the time comes)

It all began in October 2017. My best friend relocated to the Canada. Now I have three best friends, so it was alright.
Fast-forward to January 2018. Another best friend called me and started preaching the Canada gospel. I said mba, for this Nigeria, I was made. For this Nigeria, I go succeed. Where will I even get money for such from? Na so my bestie start her own. She sha sent me nairaland link and told me that I can use pension.

I cameth here and readeth stories and testimonies. It is this easy? Did my overnight stint. Calculated my score. Read IRCCs version of the story. Discovered that I can’t use pension, but there is something called gift deed. Made a deal with canada bestie, migrating bestie, and God: if my contract is renewed permanently, naija I stay. If contract renewed for one year, abroad I go (I really love my job and may never get anything similar to do in the abroad).

Contract was renewed for only one year. Jokingly mentioned Canada to the husband. Husband reminded me that he was born to live in the Canada, and that I was the ‘we will make it in Nigeria’ proponent. I thought long and hard. If we cannot relocate at our young ages, when we go fit? Opportunity no dey knock plenty times o! Informed my family that we are moving to the Canada and started preaching the gospel to my siblings. I shall never stay in the cold alone.

Was planning to take everything slowly, e.g ielts with January salary, WES with February salary, etc. No hurry in life. Then life happened. We had a mini family disaster and my entire outlook on life changed. I can say that my spouse and I became adults. We spent a couple of weeks at home recovering, and in the anger stage of my grief, I lashed out by aggressively tackling this whole EE matter. Borrowed funds from somewhere, paid for ielts, wes, started checking out jobs in the Canada, etc. Also started my ielts preparation with a vengeance. At that point I needed to be sure that Nigeria wouldn’t be one of my future problems.

(Lest I forget, at this stage 3rd bestie called me. She’s getting married and relocating to the Canada as future spouse is a PR. Kilode? I will wake up one day and it’s only me that will be in the Nigeria? No, never. I toldeth her that I’m also on my way to the Canny)

ITA came finally. We sha chilled, because no iota of POF. Took our time with medicals and documentation. Took advantage of a time when most of my bosses were out to get reference letter from the most discrete of them all. Paid a courtesy visit to my previous employer, and one week after requested a reference from them. Spoke with my aunt in Canada, her enthusiasm gingered mine and she sent her docs. Small small sha. One day I got the call that POF was ready and I swung into action to get the bank docs, especially letter in IRCC format. It was pure hell (dealing with the banks). But we finally overcame 

Oya now… AOR. We scan every, fill every. By the way, I had like 14 addresses in my address history (I’m a nomad). My travel history was also more than 10. But I filled in my personal history very religiously, left nothing whatsoever out (I can’t shout). I used Facebook, my emails, everything to crosscheck that information was accurate. Only uploaded current passport data page and stamped pages even though most of the history was in old passport.

And then the long wait. Fear that I’ll go to London because of ADR. Joy that I was in Ottawa. Apprehension that I can be moved to London or Accra at any time. Dread that I’ll get stuck in security due to the nature of my job. Always on this thread so productivity at work dropped.

And so on, and so forth (actually at this point I’m just simply tired of typing).

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Continues today 27/02/2019

Na so the wait continue after I don type PPR story complete, it was raining on June applicants when I typed my story. Those days ehn, you’ll get IP2 today, ghost tomorrow, PPR next tomorrow. But was that your sister’s case? For where! Silence laik this.

I believe I called IRCC sometime in November. Confirmed that file was still in Ottawa so relieved, but didn’t know the right questions to ask e.g what is status of eligibility, criminality and security.

December there was another rain. Did it touch your sister? Nooooooo.

Dec 30 = 6 months. No show. I raised CSE in January, called IRCC, mailed Ottawa. Generic responses from mails but got to learn that Eligibility, Criminality are passed. Security not started. File still in Ottawa. People who contacted Ralph in their second months, the ones who made him unavailable to the agbayas like us started dropping PPR stories. That thing can vex me ehn . Another thing that vex me is one day that someone sent me a PM and was complaining that she’s tired of waiting, since September fah. To me that was plain insensitive. Madam did not even bother to ask me that how’s my own wait going.

Anyway that’s by the way. Apart from those my mood was generally okay but I was royally pis.sed at the inability to plan. Ordered GCMS notes, still on their way. Will be very interesting to see what delayed my application.

Fast-forward to Monday. I saw a ghost. Normally ghost in Ottawa morning means PPR in Ottawa night so I got excited and braced for the night. Basically did not sleep, but was up checking for mail. Did the mail come? For where…

So I came up with a theory: my ghost means file has gone to Accra or for security lol. Time to start living my life. Relegate Canada to plan B. Paid my NOUN fees, make I complete this semester at least. Basically rerouted my annual plan in my head since I assumed the Canada is not God’s will for me this year. We shall go to the Cannyland next year. In short, what’s so special about the Cannyland?

This morning I woke up very early and sober, remembered that second bestie is leaving this week and I won’t see her for at least a year since I’m not moving again this year. Then became even more sober and emotional. Was a terrible morning but at least the bad mood ensured I was early to work. On my way to work, daily devotion was ‘do not be anxious about anything… and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding… It was so fantastic and perfect. I totally calmed down and was at peace with my decision (or compulsion?) to remain in Nigeria. All this while my data had been turned off, I hadn’t checked my mail since around 4am.

I got to the office and wifi connected while I was in the lobby. I had three mails. Every morning I get two mails for sure: skyscanner alert, and birthday alarm. So when I saw 3 in the notification bar it piqued my interest. I opened my mail app.

And saw the beautiful, darling, Ready for Visa/Pret pour visa sitting there. O glory! (seriously guys just give a wiper anywhere you are )

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Sincerely, I’m not excited. But I am sooooo grateful, and I feel so humbled, and at the same time scared that something can still go wrong. Las las God is God, and there is none else.

8 months wait is not beans and I doff my hat to all still waiting at different stages of this process. May your own story be one of speed. If it has been slow so far, may it change to a speedy tale.

One advice to pre-AORers, please when filling your application just be honest. The best thing about my wait was that I knew I had been as transparent as possible. There was nothing new for them to unearth, no hidden skeletons. That awareness set me free of anxiety.

Again, thank you to every member of this e-family. This place is the greatest. You guys are all so responsive! Whenever someone I know encounters a hitch, I be like wait 2 moments, my nairaland fam will fix this. God bless you all. I appreciate again and again those who take out their time to research, collate and put out information. My special shout out goes to Jholarharde and Bammy2017. As private and impersonal as TJ can be you guys didn’t give up on me lol. Thanks a lot for checking up on me this last week, you guys did not know about my ghost disappointment but just happened to encourage me at the best time ever. And my bestie reading this, thanks a lot. I wonder how much more difficult the process would have been without you as my sounding board especially all the times I was trying not to infect hubby with my mood swings.

TLDR: It was a long wait but PPR is here and I glorify God, thank you for your service to this thread, and pray MAY YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE.

Congratulations

Tojued:
it's a testimony and I'm grateful. now going to study properly so i can pass prof. snape's exam. BRB.

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All glory to God, all thanks to my real life family and friends, all appreciation to the elders, class prefects, onlookers, provokers, etc. on this thread. Gratitude is my second name.

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Timeline
Family of 3, Ottawa VO
IELTS – 24/04/2018
ECA – 24/04/2018
ITA (CRS 454) – 24/04/2018
AOR – 30/06/2018
IP1 & ADR – 17/07/2018
Response to ADR – 23/07/2018
MEP – 27/07/2018
IP2 – 29/10/2018
PPR – 26/02/2019

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Congrats dear.. go and flourish in Canada!

God has proved himself again. Congratulations!!

Tojued:
TLDR: It was a long wait but PPR is here and I glorify God, thank you for your service to this thread, and pray MAY YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE.

Tojued:
Timeline
Family of 3, Ottawa VO
IELTS – 24/04/2018
ECA – 24/04/2018
ITA (CRS 454) – 24/04/2018
AOR – 30/06/2018
IP1 & ADR – 17/07/2018
Response to ADR – 23/07/2018
MEP – 27/07/2018
IP2 – 29/10/2018
PPR – 26/02/2019

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Plenty congrats selfless Tojued. Had no idea you were a June AOR. Really, what's so special about this Cannyland sef? Just pity them and relocate there. They need people like you . Cheers to a fruitful future in the abroad of Canada.

@joo2018 and @Ifeoma77: You guys are next.

Please any medical practitioner who used internship and NYSC as Express entry work experience?

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Congratulations tojued
The one that lead me to NOUN. God bless you

@tojued

A BIG congratulations to you and family. It wasn't easy but it was worth it.

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Timeline
Family of 3, Ottawa VO
IELTS – 24/04/2018
ECA – 24/04/2018
ITA (CRS 454) – 24/04/2018
AOR – 30/06/2018
IP1 & ADR – 17/07/2018
Response to ADR – 23/07/2018
MEP – 27/07/2018
IP2 – 29/10/2018
PPR – 26/02/2019

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Glory to Jesus! Congratulations Tojued.

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Congratulations. Nothing will go wrong. God's got you.

pyruvateluv:
BC or MOD?

BC

Congratulations..
God has done it

Tojued:
it's a testimony and I'm grateful. now going to study properly so i can pass prof. snape's exam. BRB.

[quote author=Tojued post=76175989][/quote]Congrats to you and your family..go and prosper

Space booked.

Reading is 6.5...how can he remark that? When it is glaring.

ontarioissauga:
Bros, did you simulate with 6.5W? Go for a remark oh add Speaking too. Good luck!

Sup guys,
I'm back again and IELTS has done it again.
I just checked my result online and here we go again:

FEB 14TH 2019: LRWS- 8.5, 8.0, 6.5, 8.0 (BC)

This would be the 5th test.
other results are:

1st APRIL 2017: LRWS- 8.5, 6.5, 6.0, 7.5 (BC)
2nd OCT 2017: LRWS- 7.0, 8.0, 8.0, 7.5 (BC). EOR came back like an occupied body bag.
3rd SEPT 8TH 2018: LRWS- 8.5, 7.0, 6.0, 8.5 (MOD). EOR upgraded Writing to 6.5
4th SEPT 29TH 2018: LRWS- 8.0, 7.0, 6.5, 8.5 (MOD). EOR came back with ZERO INERTIA.

I would raise another Bank Draft for EOR as i've got no other option.
i would be requesting for a remark of W&S at the point of collecting my TRF on Friday as they only open for collection on MONDAYS, TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS .
Right now i feel no heart beating, I just need to keep kicking.

Tojued:
it's a testimony and I'm grateful. now going to study properly so i can pass prof. snape's exam. BRB.

yaaayyy!!!Finally its here..Congrats dear.

Hallelujah, our PPR haff arrived, Excel sheet gang ftw Congrats dear, your story was very moving, so happy for you.
The 8 months wait, coupled with the inability to plan must have been frustrating but truly truly holding on to God's word 'do not be anxious about anything' and trusting him that everything will work out for our good brings real peace. Wishing you and your besties all the best in Canada

Tojued:
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Fortunately, I typed this announcement on 30/10/2018, I’m sure the heavens were just looking at me and laughing. If na to type am now ginger no dey I for just drop timeline. But as e be I’ll simply edit what I have already.

All glory to God, all thanks to my real life family and friends, all appreciation to the elders, class prefects, onlookers, provokers, etc. on this thread. Gratitude is my second name.

Awwww! Such an inspiring PPR gist. Big congrats Tojued. I’m so glad for you. Wishing you and family the best onwards!!!

Tojued:
it's a testimony and I'm grateful. now going to study properly so i can pass prof. snape's exam. BRB.

fadeofresh:
BC

Raise a bank draft in favour of British Council and go with it to their office when you want to collect your TRF. You will be given a form to fill for the remark

All the best

teeielts360:
Sup guys,
I'm back again and IELTS has done it again.
I just checked my result online and here we go again:

FEB 14TH 2019: LRWS- 8.5, 8.0, 6.5, 8.0 (BC)

This would be the 5th test.
other results are:

1st APRIL 2017: LRWS- 8.5, 6.5, 6.0, 7.5 (BC)
2nd OCT 2017: LRWS- 7.0, 8.0, 8.0, 7.5 (BC). EOR came back like an occupied body bag.
3rd SEPT 8TH 2018: LRWS- 8.5, 7.0, 6.0, 8.5 (MOD). EOR upgraded Writing to 6.5
4th SEPT 29TH 2018: LRWS- 8.0, 7.0, 6.5, 8.5 (MOD). EOR came back with ZERO INERTIA.

I would raise another Bank Draft for EOR as i've got no other option.
i would be requesting for a remark of W&S at the point of collecting my TRF on Friday as they only open for collection on MONDAYS, TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS .
Right now i feel no heart beating, I just need to keep kicking.

Please request a remark

Go luck

Fadia:
Please can someone who is in ICAN Professional stage get their Transcript evaluated? If yes, and if anyone here has gotten theirs evaluated, what was it evaluated as?

ican is useless in this race. Do u hv aat/ats

Tojued:
Extremely long post alert. Please skip to the last line for a summary.

Timeline
Family of 3, Ottawa VO
IELTS – 24/04/2018
ECA – 24/04/2018
ITA (CRS 454) – 24/04/2018
AOR – 30/06/2018
IP1 & ADR – 17/07/2018
Response to ADR – 23/07/2018
MEP – 27/07/2018
IP2 – 29/10/2018
PPR – 26/02/2019

Congratulations again, dear Tojued

Wow! Congratulations Tojued! Wishing you all the best.

Tojued:
it's a testimony and I'm grateful. now going to study properly so i can pass prof. snape's exam. BRB.

chicyclass:
Reading is 6.5...how can he remark that? When it is glaring.

Redo.

pyruvateluv:
Please request a remark

Go luck

Really sorry for all your results. It's really a painful experience. Pls after each EOR submission, did you receive any correspondence from British council, please how long after submission.

Hi, what is the duration for the noun pgd and how do I go about it. [quote author=pyruvateluv post=76176789][/quote]

Tojued:
it's a testimony and I'm grateful. now going to study properly so i can pass prof. snape's exam. BRB.

Congratulations!!!!!