tollybb:
lol, I have a masters degree..

bababode825:
Hello Nairalanders,

Happy New Year!

Been a long while I posted on this platform.

Canada has been good and I am grateful.

I decided to send a message to encourage as many as possible.

Canada Immigration has changed a lot since I moved (Just May 5th, 2019 o).

The post might be long but I am sure there are some things you can pick from it.

This is the reality

The government of Canada has given the current Minister of Immigration (Marco Mendicino) the following mandate
1.Immigration between 2020-2022 will focus more on the Provincial and Municipal Nomination Programs.
This is because many rural areas like Sudbury, Brandon and co are desperate to get immigrants to their municipalities.
While they know it will be hard to keep immigrants their, they believe some will eventually make it their home.

2. Eliminate CItizenship alpplication fee (Probabbly doesn't concern you for now)

My point which I believe are the facts

1. Do not put all your hopes on Express Entry especially if your scores are less that 465 cos I think the scores will
remain high (I pray I am wrong). So please put your eggs in different baskets. Schemes like Provincial Nominations
and Municipal Nomination Program and Pilot programmes. I believe early birds will stand a chance.

2. Immigration via school is also a good route but I advice you use firms like Maple Consults (NB: Please I no affiliation
with them nor do I collect any commission from them). This is because they can deny you visa. Just ask them;
-Which school is the cheapest school I can apply to in Canada that guarantees work permit. Nothing more!

For those that do not know anything about Atlantic Pilot or Municipal Nominations, you can watch the videos below
act ASAP.

I wish you all the best in 2020.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuBKV8pszmtFZfkavsmpqEA --ZTCanada

This guy breaks down every municipal nomination program with step-by-step demos on how to apply.


https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_zz6L9_Wbp9n-7M4NwhtQ --LPGroup

This is a consulting firm I follow when I want to keep up with all that has to do with immigration and how its changing.
For those who don't have time to read, you can consult them for free.

NB: I do not endorse any organization or individual so contacting consultants is at your own risk.
I was not paid in anyway to advertise or promote individuals or firms


Please go through the link below. If you do not have much time or Data af finish, check video number 3 by IgorRyltsev. 6 minutes video and straight to the point. Below that Igor Video is a list of in demand occupations so you can start applying.

I suggest you go through other videos as I am sure you will find something useful. You can even subscribe and click the notification if you are a gmail user so that you can stay up to date on the latest in the Canada immigration world.

All da best on this journey. Please Take Action!!!

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=seed+immigration+pilot+program

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-aAxwzTgIc (bonus Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQml9TpjENc (bonus video)

Extras
My 2cent
1. Tell your loved ones not to give up cos it's gonna be a bit rocky as they are not as privy to certain information
2. Tell them not put all eggs in a basket. Let them apply to everything. MNP, PNP and co.
3. When they calculate their scores for PNP, CRS should be 400+ to be considered while for MNP, it should be about 67-70 depending on the Municipal
4. Schooling is also an option especially if they can stay with some of us so they save on accommodation
5. They should start applying ASAP. It's always easier in the beginning before it gets more difficult.
6. There is hope as Canada intends to add another 1Million immigrants within that period

crownprince1765:


Start the process first... hopefully before u write ielts and finish up with ECA, he will tag along.. all the best

Utoechi:

All these happened before God sent me an angel in form of @muvey10 during our CIMA waka. I told her about my IELTS struggle and she told me she tutors for writing and speaking and she could give me a discount because I helped her through CIMA. I was skeptical at first because of the practice writing but her encouragement was on another level lool. She opened my eyes to the reasons why I was stuck at 7, taught me how to write better essays and get more marks in speaking.

Long story short, 14th December reading tried to kill my shine but God had better plans for me. With this score, I'll be at 471 when WES completes my CIMA evaluation!

Parte34:
Please could you send Liz IELTS paid videos for writing to u.jblige@gmail.com

Thanks

IMASTEX:
What is the most efficient way to resend my certificate to WES?

I had made a solid arrangement for the transcript & certificate to be sent together to WES as I did provided the school a photocopy. I also follow-up on the courier agent to ensure all is done perfectly & given a positive feedback. After WES earlier acknowledging receiving the document (s). I'm surprised to see a new update needing certificate.

yemblaze:
I know you were also added to @wasseynewest s whatsapp group and learnt some tips from the group.
But then no mention of thanks to him or the other tutors for their selflessness even on d group..#Insidelife
All the best to you.

poosi:
I have gotten ITA twice and decline them because of pof. wo its like baby girl is looking for who will marry for pof so if you have pof for family of 2 oya come let us collabo.

Gtpee:
Hello Poosi, just come across your post, kindly contact on 07065020652 if still interested in pairing. Happy new year to everyone

Utoechi:

Dejavu44:
Hello Folks!!

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Itzpearlz:
Hello Everyone.
Please, if one creates a profile today and there's a draw today where the individual's score is above the ITA cut-off, will the individual get ITA?

yemblaze:
Yes

swaga007:
IT’S PPR Guys. Shout of Victory!

“ Great is Thy faithfulness !” 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 been good to my family…when the Lord changed our status, we were like them that dreamed. It is my turn to give back to this great forum, in which I have gained so much from. And I hope my testimony would serve as a blessings to others looking unto God for breakthrough in this canada journey .

TIMELINE:

IELTS: November 10th 2018 (BC Lagos) PA- 1st attempt LRWS- 8.5,8.5,7,8
WES PA: February 2019
WES Spouse: September 2018
ITA: April 3rd 2019 (CRS 471)
AOR: April 28th 2019
MEP: June 10th 2019
BIL: June 13th 2019
1st ADR: June 6th 2019 ( schedule A)
2nd ADR: October 24th ( Passport Renewal)
Ghost update: November 1st
PPR: 1.38AM November 5th,dated November 4th.
VO: Ottawa
Family of 4

DECISION TO TRAVEL

In December 2017, my brother got his PR and this inspired my hubby and I to embark on this beautiful journey. He showed us his COPR/VISA to clear our doubt that this express entry is damn real. No time to waste as everybody don dey japa….and the state of this nation wasn’t encouraging . I don’t want my children to face all these naija wahala, the future looks scary. I had been privileged to have lived abroad before and I know how the systems works over there. So we rolled up our sleeves and started this Canada journey in 2018.

ECA (WES)

We registered for WES before they started asking for waec arround June 2018. I used etx to process my transcript, but those guys really disappointed me , story for another day. Until a friend introduced his contact person who assisted me to process my MBA transcript & verification despite ASUU strike. My spouse wes was smooth as a result of UK degree , the process was faster than mine.

IELTS
The fear of IELTS is the beginning of wisdom . I thank God for his mercy, my first & only attempt November 2018 LRWS- 8.58.578. Yayyyy oya jo soapy !!. I was so delighted with my results seeing how people are retaking the exam and the cost implications. I fear o!
However, hubby didn’t have to write IELTS because our CRS score was high enough to get us ITA.

MEDICALS:

I started calling Qlife for upfront medical December 2018, I was able to get 2 slots in February and May 2019. We later choose the February date for our upfront medical , everything went well for family of 4. The following month I got a call from Qlife if we still wanted to use the May date, I told them to give it out to another family.

PCC
We used ASP Moshood a very fine officer indeed. Spent like an hour for the whole process and we paid 10k ( 5k each for hubby and I) .

WORK REFERENCE:

My manager who is my direct supervisor gave me my job reference letter on a plain sheet in CIC format , he signed the letter and I went to notarize it. Meanwhile, the day I went to collect the letter my manager was asking me to explain how this Canada express entry works, I just smiled and we gisted about the process small. Oga sef won Japa from naija….hmmmm!

POF:

100% GIFT deed from my dad , he transferred the money into my account and I bought TBILLS for 181 days and printed a month bank statement joined.

PLACEHOLDERS ( Principal Applicant)

Marriage Certificate: I uploaded my marriage certificate

Medical Exam: E- medical receipt given to me at Qlife

PCC: I merged the Nigeria PCC with the other 2 forms.
Passport/ Travel document: I merged my scanned current Bio data page and all stamp page only. No need for old passport details.

EDUCATION: I merged the following docs
1. IELTS test report
2. Wes report
3. Degree Certificate

LEGAL NAME CHANGE
1. Sworn affidavit
2. Newspaper Publication

POF: I arrange my POF as follow;
1. LOE
2. Bank reference letter
3. Bank letter of non-indebtedness
4. Tbills certificate
5. Gift deed letter
6. 1 month bank statement
7. Evidence of transfer receipt

EMPLOYMENT RECORDS:
1. LOE
2. Work reference letter
3. Offer letter
4. Confirmation letter
5. Six months pay stubs
6. Six months salary account statement
7. Official work ID

SIBLING POINT: I submitted my sibling PR card scanned both front and back
1. Bio Data page passport for both of us
2. Birth certificate for both of us from Local government not attestation of birth sha.
3. Utilities bill, phone bill and bank statement showing address
4. Our parents wedding certificate

Hubby PCC: Both Nigeria PCC & UK PCC

CHILDREN
Passport document: child 1- Nigeria Passport. Child 2- USA Passport only
Birth certificate both children and E- medical receipt.

POST AOR
I got two ADR for schedule A and Passport renewal. I called CIC after 3 months was told criminality and medical pass , VO Ottawa while others not started . Hmmmm, the wait no be small thing we prayed , fasted and sometimes got angry with myself as if something was wrong with our application. Lool, if man can see tomorrow ehn , I for no put myself on so much worry. We ordered GCMS note everything looked good , except a note file packed due to review required on client information.
Longggggg silence from CIC for 4 months , no ghost update . I just left everything to God and move on with my life. I got another ADR in October for passport renewal and submitted on time. First ghost update on November 1st .

The ultimate golden mail came in on November 5th , dated November 4th. My good people it’s has ended in praise for us AOR to PPR 6 months and 1 week . Thanks to April / May whatsapp group you guys rock. I have gained so much from this platform. Hence , am giving back for the benefit of future Canadian applicants .

My watched has ended.... it's time to possess my possession in maple land.

To God be Thy Glory, great things he has done.

See you guys in canada, cheers alot !!

Dejavu44:
Hello Folks!!

Happy New Year

My PPR story

Timeline

ITA - April 3
AOR - May 11
MEP/BIL - June 21
ADR - July 2 RPRF
GU - 21 Dec
PPR- 23 Dec
VO - Ottawa
FSW O

7 months 12days
I should be screening and jumping as I type this but I guess the excitement has bubbled down now the focus is on the next objective - LANDING

Early Days
My brother first introduced me to this Express Entry March 2016. He sent me an email with all the details urging me to take it serious and write IELTS.
Then I used the CRS calculator and realized that I would need at least a masters to meet up with the draws trend then. I abandoned it as I dint have a master yet and EE wasn’t popular then.
Fastforward March 2017 I lost my plush job and my world basically crash landed. I knew immediately I had to leave this country to get a chance of living a comfortable life.
My brother told me again bout Express Entry and that he had applied. I quickly took interest again as the draws became very low 413, 415,421.Canada was doing EE bonanza. I rushed to do my IELTS, WES and open my profile but by the time I was done about three months later, the draws has gone up to the 433 range and I couldn’t meet up again until 2 years later April 2019.
My brother an sister got there ppr that year, then I knew I had bleeped up but vowed I will also get it.

IELTS
1st IELTS LRWS 8 6.5 7 7 May 2017
2nd. 8. 9. 7 7 Jun 2017
3rd. 8.5 8 7 8.5 July 2018

I wrote the 3rd IELTS hoping to max out to boost point but it dint help.

Then the puzzle to boost points began, around July 2018 my comrade in the struggle told me that writing ACCA diploma would count as 2or more certificates with my bac. I was skeptical at first but was gonna do anything for the points

3 months later I was done with the diploma and applied for WES.

WES
I had to do a re-evaluation for 2 or more certificates after completing the diploma. Wes had there issues but thank God I was done with them 4 months laters. My diploma was evaluated as a 3yrs program while some pple got 1 semester maybe that due to d fact that I had opened my ACCA account many years ago but just abandoned it.

POF

100% gift deed from dad. Notarized
Submitted 6 months bank statement, gift deed transfer slip and 6months fixed deposit certificate

Work Permit
Well I am not working at the moment and I stated that. As I was studying full time now
I got a letter from my former work place in CIC format where I had worked for over 3 yrs and ended over a year as at AOR.
I submitted just the letter and my boss business card.
Siblingship & Pr status of brother
My brother provided a letter introducing me as his brother, his Pr card, gas light bill, tenancy agreement
I also provided an affidavit and thankfully we have more than enough pictures growing up as a family, I provided enuf pics frm about age 5 till very recent pics.

Post AOR
There was a very long silence and wait was really frustrating once I crossed the 6months timeline I literally was depressed especially as you can know what it going on with your file even when you call. Thank God it came through.

My watch has ended.


Guys please I have less than 6 months on my passport, Can I present this for COPR or must it have 6 months validity?
I have already applied for renewal but it taking time

yemblaze:
I know you were also added to @wasseynewest s whatsapp group and learnt some tips from the group.
But then no mention of thanks to him or the other tutors for their selflessness even on d group..#Insidelife
All the best to you.

BoazBoo:
Please go head and submit. IRCC had taken the expiration date into consideration before issuing the PPR

Mrsc22:
Just resend certificate through Hellofax. Same thing happened to me 2days ago. And i resent and they have received.

Anchola:
A very big congrats to you , Canada ll favour your family

Lagoscooldude:
Happy new year folks!

I am in a dilemna and I need help. Myself and my spouse have hit the ground running (new year resolution. lol)

As the PA, our CRS score is 462. I have over 3 years work experience and a Masters degree.

My wife will bag her Phd degree in July. Our dilemna is she has been a freelancer almost throughout since she left school and she does not have much work experience in a corporate setting like I do. The freelance jobs actually amounts to 3 years and more if put together and that makes our CRS score 486 if she is the PA.

The dilemna is, can she claim over 3 years work experience as a freelancer? If yes, which documents will she need to prove this? (I am scared of our application being rejected on the grounds of misrepresentation ).

Abi make I just close eyes apply as PA with our 462 and hope for the best?

Please help a brother!

Nkydechik:

Happy new year every one

Can i successfully use my employment and contract renewal letters from my company which has every detail required by CIC except the number of hours per week? Note that i work part time (twice a week) however the number of hours of work per week was not stated. I really do not want to go asking for a reference letter so as not to expose myself and to be frank i doubt i would be given in the format required.
Thank you

Queengrey:
Hello All and happy new Year!

This is the year of PPRs. Please who knows where I can get a Gift deed done around Lekki or Island?? Thank you