GozyNA:
This thing with ICAN is really annoying sha. ICAN won't count as an additional certificate for a bachelor's degree holder. ICAN still won't allow you convert directly to CPA in peace. What's now the use?

Hmmmm....

It's PPR!!!!
Timeline
ITA 19th Sept 2018
AOR 17th November 2018
Medical passed 19th Dec 2018
Biometrics 20th Dec 2018
ADR 5th April 2019
IP2 8th May 2019
PPR 9th May 2019
Family of 3

Background
I originally never wanted to go to Canada. I had friends who kept asking me to come over right from when I considered doing masters. But I wasn't too keen. Until 2017 when I got fed up with the Nigerian system. Honestly if you own a business in this country, the system can drive you mad. I got tired of all the demands of government without giving back. Anyway I initially thought the way forward was thru a PhD application to Canada, until all my applications were rejected then my ears finally opened to the gospel of express entry that was being preached.

First step IELTS
1st attempt lrws 7.5,8,7.5,8
2nd attempt lrws 9879
Tip for ielts listening: I realised my problem when practising listening was zoning off in the middle of practice. I get distracted easily. So I had to learn to focus intently, started practicing listening tests with plenty background noise and reduced the volume of my headset.

ECA
I used Wes. It was really easy for me, had a foreign masters and school had option for Wes to access transcripts online so i didn't have to pay transcript fees, only the wes fee. So was ready in exactly 20days
Hubby eca took a while but luckily transcript was sent just a week before the waec requirement was implemented. In fact it was just God cos we really needed the points and time was not on our side, we entered the pool early to avoid the tie breaking rule even though crs was under 440. Immediately hubby's Eca came out pushed crs to 445, draw was 441 19th Sept 2018 got ITA in the nick of time, my birthday was a few days after the draw.

Medicals
It was favor that got us an early date, we were initially booked for end of October but asked to be put on a waiting list in case an early date came up. Luckily it did. medicals finished early and decided to do pcc same day, met inspector moshood on the way in and asked him for directions to inspector moshood

POF
100% gift deed from egbon.

Work Experience
It's complicated.
I reached out to Newmum, she is amazing, helped review my loe and gave useful tips to help my situation.
I used two Nocs. My primary Noc I had over 6years experience, 2+years as an employee, 3+ years as the business owner. It was previously family owned. Got a reference letter from a senior employee that worked in the business before I joined. Did an loe explaining my peculiar situation. Added tax payroll schedules from inland revenue that had my job title, wages, carried their stamps and on their letterhead to validate my work. Then added change of business ownership, CAC docs.
My secondary NOC was the course I had my educational qualifications in, just over a year work experience. Got a reference letter in the required format from my previous employer.


Post AOR
It was then I learnt the true meaning of the word anxious. I checked profile like every hour of every day. I started thinking of all the things that may go wrong, maybe I didn't fill right etc. Was thinking by 3months I will get Ppr. After 3months raised cse for vo, when I saw Accra, I was sad for a week. Joined the accra what's app group and became encouraged. When April 2018 Aor is giving you hope then you know your case is a small matter. Got famous 5 adr Apr 5 and I knew my application was being worked on. Got a ghost update yesterday and ppr was waiting in my cic account today

In all, I am grateful to God for seeing us through. All things work together for good for those who love God.
It has worked out and I am grateful. Everytime I think about the challenges and stress involved in the journey, I remember those who don't even have this opportunity and I immediately stop complaining. To everyone at whatever stage you are don't give up and stay positive and thankful that you are on this journey.

Congratulations. Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. It struck a chord.

You sound very ready for your new life. All the best in Canada.

Utonne:
PPR!!!!!!!!!!

I took my time out to really write this out to encourage everyone on whatever part of the journey you’re at. Please READ, READ, READ. Read everything you literally can get your hands on. All the information needed is here and can be gotten through further research. It literally won’t kill you to.
Be open-minded. Be flexible and adaptable to whatever situation you find yourself in. Anything can happen. CIC is a general unto itself
Have something healthy to keep you going. Gym, Dance, work whatever. Just to get your mind off all of this. It really is pertinent you do
Finally, if you feel strongly about this journey, GO FOR IT. Sometimes we get in the way of ourselves, we come up with excuses why and how not to. I delayed so much just by discouraging myself several times. It was either I was wondering where the funds were gonna come from or being mad that I wasn’t in my career path while looking out for NOC. There’s always gonna be something so you might as well just go for it. JUST DO IT. Don’t delay. Help just popped everywhere. Wes was paid by a friend, IELTS was paid by my colleague who encouraged me at the start just to give me a head-start, POF was given to me by mum and my application fees were paid by my bro. I only paid for my PCCs, Medicals, Passports, Notarization of Gift deed.
The past 4 years have been the toughest and I’m really looking forward to a new life. I feel like this is my new lease on life and I’m seizing this opportunity to reinvent myself, go after my desired career path and dream job, making new friends and build new relationships.
Please keep pushing whatever stage you’re at. God’s got you. Every day is a step closer to your dreams…..x

Good. Congrats!

MumofTwins2017:
ECA UPDATE.
Hello House, i finally received a soft copy of my ECA from IQAS. It took approximately 6months. From November 12 to May 8. The best part is the satisfaction of seeing the assessment as a ‘first professional University Degree In Law’. My people, WES still isn’t out oo. I would have just waited time, money and less points waiting for WES. Thank you all for the wealth of Information, if not I wouldn’t have known about IQAS.
Once my husband’s 2nd IELTS result comes out successful, we’ll be diving into the pool. It will definitely end in praise..

Congratulations!!!!

Kmgb1:
AlhamduliLlah Finally its PPR.
Will come back with timelines
Everyone here is highly appreciated

Thank you, ladyMarshall

ladymarshall:
Pm @avidreader... (can't remember the full moniker), can anyone here please complete it. The person specialises with waec if I can remember correctly.

Congratulations on your PPR.

All the best in Canada.

Misi16:
It's PPR!!!!
Timeline

In all, I am grateful to God for seeing us through. All things work together for good for those who love God.
It has worked out and I am grateful. Everytime I think about the challenges and stress involved in the journey, I remember those who don't even have this opportunity and I immediately stop complaining. To everyone at whatever stage you are don't give up and stay positive and thankful that you are on this journey.

Misi16:
It's PPR!!!!
Timeline
ITA 19th Sept 2018
AOR 17th November 2018
Medical passed 19th Dec 2018
Biometrics 20th Dec 2018
ADR 5th April 2019
IP2 8th May 2019
PPR 9th May 2019
Family of 3

Congratulations..

Thank you, Topsmamen

Topsmamen:


@Avidreader748

ladymarshall:
Lmao!! I'm fine sir. Hope you are fine too sir

Lmao!

The PPR rain this week ehn! Amazing! Keep the stories coming! It warms our heart.

Awwww. Congratulations.
It has ended in praise.

Kmgb1:
AlhamduliLlah Finally its PPR.
Will come back with timelines
Everyone here is highly appreciated

Kmgb1:
AlhamduliLlah Finally its PPR.
Will come back with timelines
Everyone here is highly appreciated

I just screamed!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations. Canada will favour you and yours.

Utonne:
PPR!!!!!!!!!!
The past 4 years have been the toughest and I’m really looking forward to a new life. I feel like this is my new lease on life and I’m seizing this opportunity to reinvent myself, go after my desired career path and dream job, making new friends and build new relationships.
Please keep pushing whatever stage you’re at. God’s got you. Every day is a step closer to your dreams…..x

You will have all that you desire! Congratulations!

Kmgb1:
AlhamduliLlah Finally its PPR.
Will come back with timelines
Everyone here is highly appreciated

Congratulations

Yes o. I actually thought this moniker had gotten before.

May you be favoured in your new home.

Kmgb1:
AlhamduliLlah Finally its PPR.
Will come back with timelines
Everyone here is highly appreciated

Congrats, congrats. May you excel in your new land.

Misi16:
It's PPR!!!!
Timeline
ITA 19th Sept 2018
AOR 17th November 2018
Medical passed 19th Dec 2018
Biometrics 20th Dec 2018
ADR 5th April 2019
IP2 8th May 2019
PPR 9th May 2019
Family of 3.

6 months. That's some wait.

May your husband's ielts be successful.

MumofTwins2017:
ECA UPDATE.
Hello House, i finally received a soft copy of my ECA from IQAS. It took approximately 6months. From November 12 to May 8. The best part is the satisfaction of seeing the assessment as a ‘first professional University Degree In Law’. My people, WES still isn’t out oo. I would have just waited time, money and less points waiting for WES. Thank you all for the wealth of Information, if not I wouldn’t have known about IQAS.
Once my husband’s 2nd IELTS result comes out successful, we’ll be diving into the pool. It will definitely end in praise..

Pharmbb:


PPR Testimony !!!

New member (silent reader)

If I had ten thousand tongues, it still wouldn't be enough, NAREKELE MO.

Great is Thy faithfulness, morning by morning new mercies I see, all I have needed Thy hand hath provided. Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me


God has remained faithful and gracious despite our short comings and unfaithfulness. He shows up at each our very point of need.

ECA
Me (PEBC) - January 1st (Applied in July)
Spouse (WES) - December 17th (applied in August)

Created EE Profile - Jan 2nd 2019

CRS Score - 452

NOC 3131

ITA - Jan 10th 2019

AOR - Feb 15th 2019

MEP/BIL - Apr 2nd 2019

Biometrics Completed & Updated - Apr 4th 2019

IP1 (if there's still anything like that) - 7th May

(Golden mail) PPR - 8 May 2019

FSW Outland

VO - Accra

No ADR

Family of 4

No of days from AOR to PPR - 82days

And to the profs that grades ppr script, hope i tried �.

It has indeed ended in Praise.

Awesome timeline!! I think you're the first PPR with a 2019 AOR.
Big big congratulations to you and yours, it has indeed ended in praise

someone helped me from PG school, they know the procedure. you pay online, send them your photocopy of your certificate, wes form and number.

djpoepe:
Thanks boss
How did you do it?

WeAreDLucky1s:



You certainly should book ONE WAY, except if you have plans of returning, probably what we call "Soft-Landing". Otherwise, stick with one way. The visa you have isn't tourist...lol

Though Return is usually cheaper, but if you do not have reason to return any time soon, you may just do away with it and stick to One Way.

Also according to records, you may consider::: OTHER TIPS::::regarding traveling

<Ethiopian Air, Egypt Air, if money isn't much of issue, Lufthansa>
<you may also try booking via the app - cheaper>
<use skyscanner.net for favourable searches>
<play with dates for a month's time range>
<Sunday and Tuesday seem to be cheapest>
<Try make your trip before summer - J/July--A/Sept>

And by the way, Congratulations!

May Canada favour you and Family.


Side Gist:
Hurray to me!!! Joined the silent gang with a bang since 2017. In the space of time, i returned to get my M.Sc from NOUN for this mata. That's in the bag now, POF, ECA, IELTS to follow. i have learnt so much just by reading from several pages of endless question and enviable contributors.

Finally unveiling myself today since about 30-40% requirement is achieved.

Simulated CRS with max IELTS:::467

To our seniors/contributors...i say a very big thank you for keeping the thread alive, trust me, many have gained from this and yet, transforming many lives.

To colleagues in the races and fellow silent reader association...eyes on the prize...NEVER GIVE UP!

Welcome to the thread!! Thank you for exiting submarine mode May your journey be easy

paintadvice:
My dear family, once again, I appreciate the good work and intense effort put into the group... God will truly reward us and our desires shall be granted.

I have become worried following the rejection of @babybanke based on sibling relationship. My wife claimed sibling points cos she has 2 brothers in Canada. The documents submitted for sibling relationship were the birth certificate for her and her brother (Not from NPC) and international passport that shows the same surname.

We are worried that this might not be sufficient proof. What do you advice. Should we leave the application and wait for ADR if any or do we get the attestation of birth documents and raise a CSE for it?

Which do you think is better please advise

@Ifeo.ma77, @Raphlz, @Topsma.men, @ladyma.rshall, @joo 2018, @everybody. Please help

Thank you

You're fine really. But if it will help you sleep well at night, get the attestation

kanzaza:
Hello all,
I am a silent reader here. I tap from the very wisdom of blessed and intelligent people here who have made a deliberate decision to make life easy for fellow Nigerians. God bless you all. Nigeria is indeed blessed with leadership, but we only have a choice problem that's why we have square pegs in round holes. I want to thank Nairalanders for their support and also report my PPR , which I got since April 17th. I wanted to get my COPR before I report myself, but I have been bothered about flights and wondering if I and my wife will be allowed to book a one-way ticket to Canada, hence my decision to write sooner than I had anticipated. I will share my PPR journey/ story once I receive my COPR from Accra in about a week by God's grace. Thanks all, and please do help with my questions. Seniors in the house, did you book a one-way ticket or both ways?

Congratulations!! Looking forward to the story.
One way is the way

gabside:
Seniors and experienced ones, please don't just be looking at my stupid questions bellow and pass it by. Thought other similar questions has bee raised but the difference in this case is that all the names are same in length and spelling. The only difference is swapping the first and middle name on different documents as explained below.

Does this still require one and same person sworn afidafit

No need

Congratulations

titibaby:
I think we should be careful the way we advise people to explain everything clearly. The VO will understand. VOs are not is the business of go and sin no more o. They are trained to punish infractions. So while it is ok to declare, we need to be mindful how is presented.

Anyone with experience on explaining everything and still getting PPR should post.

The VOs are also smart enough to sniff out dodginess, obfuscation or pure lies.
You know the issue with such situations? We never take the time to wear the VOs shoes. While you may think that you've cleverly manipulated the truth, yours is the 6000th such case that the VO is reading that week and he spots the truth instantly.
I don't know about you but I'd be more favourably disposed to someone who is straightforward and apologetic than the one who is still trying to prove cunning

Youtook:
Good day everyone. Please I've got a question about an accompanying spouse's NOC. He worked in an organisation as an assistant accountant before moving on to do his own thing. So I chose NOC 1111 for him. However, he doesn't have the relevant accounting qualification. Do I just completely delete the work history & leave it blank? I don't want trouble o! Lol

Cc @ifeo.ma77 @joo.2018 @topsm.amen et al

Nah sis, delete the entire work experience for the accompanying spouse, capture it in personal history and leave it at that

raphrulz:
If he is unable to track the headmaster, and has to do the JD himself, he should attach excerpts of any publication that officially shows that the school has shutdown. That should convince the VO better.

Good idea!!

etrange:


Hhmm... Me, I don't trust that johnybravo1990 guy. Why is he saying "our", "our", "our" everywhere while referring to the both of you? Shey it's just PPR nah.

Anyway, it's good as you called him "bro" so everyone will know their zone.

How are you dear?

_{Better don't call me bro.}

why you dey burn the guy cable na .johnnybravo abi na ben10, i sight you

joo2018:
Fair enough.

We are lucky that our standard work hours here in Nigeria is 40hrs (except for teachers, maybe).

True!! Infact most Nigerians work close to 50 hours/week. Even teachers (all those extra lessons)

This is the best so far... are you sure u are not ny doppelgänger? I could totally relate with your past struggles... dammnnnnn!!!!
Congratulations babe ���
It has indeed ended in praise...

Utonne:
PPR!!!!!!!!!!
IELTS- LWRS-9, 7, 7.5, 8.5
EE Profile Created-31 July
ITA- Aug 8 2018
AOR – Aug 24 2018
MEP/BIL- Sep 18 2018
BIL Completed- Sep 25 2018
IP1 & Job Mail - Oct 2 2018
IP2- Nov 22 2018
File transfer from Ottawa to Sydney- April 16 2019
Ghost Update- 06 May 2019
PPR-09 May 2019

I just wanna say thank you Nairaland fam. You guys have been solid and invaluable throughout this journey. I could never have done it without this thread. I’m grateful.
It has finally ended in praise.
I took my time out to really write this out to encourage everyone on whatever part of the journey you’re at. Please READ, READ, READ. Read everything you literally can get your hands on. All the information needed is here and can be gotten through further research. It literally won’t kill you to.
Be open-minded. Be flexible and adaptable to whatever situation you find yourself in. Anything can happen. CIC is a general unto itself
Have something healthy to keep you going. Gym, Dance, work whatever. Just to get your mind off all of this. It really is pertinent you do
Finally, if you feel strongly about this journey, GO FOR IT. Sometimes we get in the way of ourselves, we come up with excuses why and how not to. I delayed so much just by discouraging myself several times. It was either I was wondering where the funds were gonna come from or being mad that I wasn’t in my career path while looking out for NOC. There’s always gonna be something so you might as well just go for it. JUST DO IT. Don’t delay. Help just popped everywhere. Wes was paid by a friend, IELTS was paid by my colleague who encouraged me at the start just to give me a head-start, POF was given to me by mum and my application fees were paid by my bro. I only paid for my PCCs, Medicals, Passports, Notarization of Gift deed.
The past 4 years have been the toughest and I’m really looking forward to a new life. I feel like this is my new lease on life and I’m seizing this opportunity to reinvent myself, go after my desired career path and dream job, making new friends and build new relationships.
Please keep pushing whatever stage you’re at. God’s got you. Every day is a step closer to your dreams…..x

Misi16:
It's PPR!!!!
Timeline
ITA 19th Sept 2018
AOR 17th November 2018
Medical passed 19th Dec 2018
Biometrics 20th Dec 2018
ADR 5th April 2019
IP2 8th May 2019
PPR 9th May 2019
Family of 3

In all, I am grateful to God for seeing us through. All things work together for good for those who love God.
It has worked out and I am grateful. Everytime I think about the challenges and stress involved in the journey, I remember those who don't even have this opportunity and I immediately stop complaining. To everyone at whatever stage you are don't give up and stay positive and thankful that you are on this journey.

Big congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!! May your new home favour you