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Tokun40:
Thanks for the information. Please I am currently on WES evaluation. Can u guys recommend a good site or free materials to ace the IELTS? I intend to write it post-COVID lockdown.

Also, regarding proof of funds; can I get my family to transfer funds to me when I know it's certain to enter the pool based on my points.

Yes they can...and make a gift deed ...all details you need is in page 1

lasignor:
Use Access Bank.

Thanks. The person ended up using zenith bank

Tokun40:
Thanks for the information. Please I am currently on WES evaluation. Can u guys recommend a good site or free materials to ace the IELTS? I intend to write it post-COVID lockdown.

Also, regarding proof of funds; can I get my family to transfer funds to me when I know it's certain to enter the pool based on my points.

Gift deed
https://www.nairaland.com/3999848/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/1#59648352

Kampack:
Hello house,
I understand an applicant can claim points if s/he has siblings with Canadian PR. Please can an applicant claim such points from first cousins. How can such claims be validated? i.e what documents are required as proofs? Thanks

No you cannot. The person has to be your brother or sister. They will ask for birth certificate showing your parents name..the person PR card, Canada Address

ITA recipients who are submitting and are unable to provide some compulsory docs due to COVID MUST include an LOE saying so and giving details. See below

COPR recipients who are unable to travel before expiry should raise a CSE.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/service-delivery/coronavirus/permanent-residence.html#Application_intake

Tokun40:
Thanks for the information. Please I am currently on WES evaluation. Can u guys recommend a good site or free materials to ace the IELTS? I intend to write it post-COVID lockdown.

Also, regarding proof of funds; can I get my family to transfer funds to me when I know it's certain to enter the pool based on my points.

Google & page 1 of this forum is you friend...
you can use IELTSLIZ, E2LANGUAGE JAY&ALEX IELTSONLINE, IELTSADVANTAGE, MAKKAR, IELTSUP, IELTSBUDDY, CAMBRIDGE MATERIALS, YOUTUBE...

Getting your family to Transfer POF? are they gifting you the money? because you have to explain how the money came about..if it is a gift then then you should attach a gift deed then fix it and submit all appropriate documents when you are ready.

Kekereekun123:
you said canada is for people desperate to leave third world countries. Ok i see you meant doctors not everyone. Well doctors still make it in canada after passing licensing exams. May take 2 years. Not every one can get into uk as a doctor as its now competitive too

This is a false info..if you come into Canada from 9ja or any african country as a medical doctor you have to start again..

ednut1:
we are waiting for Buhari to open border

Your head is there

phabulous88:


1) IELTS - register for the IELTS with the British Council and write the exam. Exams are suspended now though because of COVID 19

ECA - register with WES (Canada) and when you pay, you get a reference number.

You can send your transcript using the following:

Option 1 - https://wes.etx.ng. This is sent electronically but can take a longer time.
Option 2 - ask Exams and records to send directly to WES Canada. Transcript must be in a sealed envelope that is signed or stamped across the back flap by the appropriate official at the institution.
Option 3 - if Exams and record gives you the document to send to WES, it MUST be in a sealed envelope.

Always quote your reference number

3) Reference letter - what’s your job description? Check the National Occupational Classification and see where you fall in. Check page 1 for reference letter format (not recommendation letter).

[/b]4) Funds - when you receive your ITA, funds should have been in your accounts for 6 months.[b]

A gift of cash for the POF can be in the account for less than 6 months.
The 6 months thing relates more to bank statement to be printed for the application

Fabmummy:


Thanks. The person ended up using zenith bank

Please what was the conversion rate for zenith

chukwuemeka275:

A gift of cash for the POF can be in the account for less than 6 months.
The 6 months thing relates more to bank statement to be printed for the application

Thanks for the clarification

Fabmummy:


Thanks. The person ended up using zenith bank

What was the rate?

Hello Nairalandians,
I have been a silent reader and follower since I discovered this site several months ago. I have found it really helpful, insightful, educating and sometimes "anonying" especially when I see certain posts which go against the spirit and letter of this site.

First, I would like to say a big Thank You to the contributors, leaders and readers here and also pray that God will continue to bless and meet everyone's need.

Now, to my main purpose for this post. Essentially this is just to share my story, though not yet complete, in order to encourage my fellow soujourners and also appreciate those who have gone ahead of us.

DECISION TO MIGRATE
I have always nursed the idea of living and working outside the shores of Nigeria as far back as when I left the University around 2001. I even had a close friend who left for Canada I think around 2004 under a similar scheme them - highly skilled program or something. I can't recollect exactly. However, because I was too broke to even afford the funds for IELTS, I put that ambition in the cooler for the time being.
At this time, I was working in the bank and later on I got a job in the oil industry. Over the years, it's not all being rosy and with each successive government, it kept getting worse. Finally, in 2018 I decided I had 'had enough' and was ready to finally make the move.

ECA
Due to limited knowledge, I sent both BSc & Masters for WES evaluation and did same for my spouse who had only a bachelor's degree. Her transcript took a while so it delayed the process. Ultimately, we got this sorted.

IELTS
As a result of my busy schedule, I hardly had time for prep for the exam. To be honest I took it for granted that this was just test of English. So the only real study I did was watching YouTube videos a day before the speaking test and also going through some online questions a day prior to the LRW tests respectively. Luckily I aced the exams with the following scores:

LRSW: 8.5, 8.5, 8, 7.5.

For my spouse it was 6.5, 7.5, 7, 6

ITA

We got into the pool in June 2018 and started praying about ITA. Prayer and faith works, I tell you. If you don't believe in the efficacy of prayer, I encourage you to try it. I ultimately didn't only get an ITA in the most unexpected way, but also became a better person in the process. Just when we were almost giving up, there was a back-to-back ITA in January 2019 and the second one happened to be the lowest score of all draws till date. The score was 438, ours was 439!

AOR / post-ITA

Again due to inexperience it took us almost 2 months to get all documents from the ITA on January 31st 2019 to when we finally submitted in March. During that time also I had one of the worst experiences on my life - losing a very close family member.
I was the primary applicant, and had to do the work of gathering all documents and getting references, etc.. During this time, I even noticed that some big boys in the oil industry i knew well were also doing same thing. Leaving their well paid jobs to seek stability, security and better future prospects for their family.

Everything else happened very quickly between March and June.
Biometrics - April 2019
ADRs - got 3 between April & June 2019
Medical _ March 2019

The 6 months processing time given was supposed to be due in September, but nothing seemed forthcoming.

Then I started sending CSEs at least once monthly between September to December 2019. In December, I ordered for GCMS Notes and it came in January 2020, showing that file was still in Accra Visa Office (AVO). I raised CSEs to AVO, but kept getting same response "file is in queue" for processing" The GCMS showed also that eligibility was passed and everything else looked ok, except that Security and Criminality was not yet started. Again in February I requested another GCMS notes and when it came back a month later, it was basically the same thing. File transferred to Hong Kong due to load distribution.

Latest Update
The latest update was a ghost update early March and nothing has moved since then.
Looking back today, though I'm yet to get PPR or the coveted CoPR, I am grateful and thankful to God for everything.

I especially found this platform helpful, as I saw first hand that I wasn't alone. It's almost 15 months after AOR, but I am certain it will end in praise.

Finally, lessons I have learnt this period:

1. Do not put your life on hold, keep busy and focus on one day at a time.
2. Use the wait period to develop yourself. Find online courses, certification programs and personal development stuff you can do while you wait. Take professional exams if possible (COVID 19 in mind)
3. Look out for organisations or associations in Canada you can join especially in your field and take a membership if you can and if such exists in your field.
4. Find out all you need to know about living in Canada - schools for the children (if you're married and have children), cost of living, rent, location you intend to live in, schools you plan to attend and the programs.
5. Work on your resume to fit into the Canadian style.
6. Start to build network you'll find helpful when you eventually settle. I find LinkedIn especially helpful for me here.
7. Be grateful whatever stage you are knowing that "this too will pass"
8. Never be discouraged. Be positive and expectant. Where there is a will, there will always be a way.
9. Don't cut corners or look for short-cuts. Whatever you're trying to do, chances are someone someone has done it before. Find that someone and glean from their experience. Nairaland is particularly helpful here.
10. Avoid negativity. Stay away from people who are negative. Sometimes, it's best to ignore an insult and just walk past. Don't let low people drag you down to their level. Walk the higher way, show the light, be positive. Don't take life too serious and remember, everything happens for a purpose.

I wish you all the very best and thanks again to the brains behind this platform. It will end in PRAISE!

Stay safe! Stay blessed!

Hi Gurus in the house, pls I need a clear answer to this mind troubling question. Assuming I enter the pool with 450 and the current point to get ITA is 470.

Is it possible the 450 goes up automatically at some point while in the pool without, adding another certificate to augment it ?

Thanks

Goldin321:
Hi Gurus in the house, pls I need a clear answer to this mind troubling question. Assuming I enter the pool with 450 and the current point to get ITA is 470.

Is it possible the 450 goes up automatically at some point while in the pool without, adding another certificate to augment it ?

Thanks

Scores only goes down in the pool, once you clock a new age, you’d be losing five points. For 450 to reach 470, you definitely have to do other things to boost your points.

Hi please has anyone been able to contact WES to find out how institutions can send transcripts to them electronically?

SamUnai:
SHOULD I RELOCATE OR STAY
PS: This is a personal View as a PR in Canada
I will do my best to give an honest view . LONG POST
NOTE: You are free to ask me any question and I will answer. Also pardon the typos. Once again this is my OWN experience. This is also my first post although i usually visit here when am less busy at work and I will say I love the commitment and effort you guys put just to get it right

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. You have rekindled the faith of some of us who have been discouraged for sometime now. It will surely end in praise. Thanks once again.

ausn:

ITA

We got into the pool in June 2018 and started praying about ITA. Prayer and faith works, I tell you. If you don't believe in the efficacy of prayer, I encourage you to try it. I ultimately didn't only get an ITA in the most unexpected way, but also became a better person in the process. Just when we were almost giving up, there was a back-to-back ITA in January 2019 and the second one happened to be the lowest score of all draws till date. The score was 438, ours was 439!

AOR / post-ITA

Thank you so much for the encouragement. I tap into your ITA testimony with Faith, I have been believing God for same miracle and I know that He will do it. Will be anticipating your PPR announcement, Congratulations in advance!

SamUnai:
SHOULD I RELOCATE OR STAY
PS: This is a personal View as a PR in Canada
I will do my best to give an honest view . LONG POST

Wow this is so insightful . Please what documents did you submit as work experience? Was it just reference letter, or you added bank account details and the likes?
Thank you

[/b]Is it possible the 450 goes up automatically at some point while in the pool without, adding another certificate to augment it ?

Thanks [/quote][b]

Nope you just keep losing points as you age.

However your score can be adequate if the draw scores miraculously drop.

Your score will automatically go up if you :
add another certificate
consider the French option (TEF)
ace IELTS
get PNP
have a sibling in Canada.

I believe miracles happen, but there's need to put in the work.

good morning peeps

I am new here ...i have been a silent reader on this platform .

how do i go about this WES ,,

I have register on the site ...but i have not collected my transcript in school ( UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN DLC)

Please i need step by step guide to be able to complete this program registration

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You may want to read up from page 1 to get the info you need.
Although with the lockdown it may be difficult to get your documents from the school.

am i suppose to pay WES before verifying my documents from the school

Hi bezimo, can you kindly elaborate. Are you saying one (an MBBS holder) must enrol in their MD program?

If yes, can you share your experience or that of a Dr you know. Thanks

bezimo:


This is a false info..if you come into Canada from 9ja or any african country as a medical doctor you have to start again..

jgbemson1:
am i suppose to pay WES before verifying my documents from the school

Yes pay wes to get reference number...send your certificate etc...read up on page 1 everything is there

Good afterall my wonderful e-family

Please I need to be a direct contacts of people who have gotten ITA to guide me in filling my profile on Express entry. I'm scared of misrepresentation and the likes. I also need to create a standard profile using this period of home-stay to enable me Express my interest in a province. If you are lead to help me, you can please reach me on Ogukamirian@gmail.com. Thanks in advance.

MJKJ:
@SunshineD1 how are you doing today? Any news from AVO?

This silence from them is disturbing. At least this time last year, AVO has started dropping PPRs in large numbers.

Good afterall my wonderful e-family

Please I need to be a direct contacts of people who have gotten ITA to guide me in filling my profile on Express entry. I'm scared of misrepresentation and the likes. I also need to create a standard profile using this period of home-stay to enable me Express my interest in a province. If you are lead to help me, you can please reach me on Ogukamirian@gmail.com. Thanks in advance.

chukwuemeka275:


Your head is there

Please where can I download general test exclusively, all I see everywhere is academic. Was able to get 3 general test, 11 and 12,13

Marykelly:
Hi please has anyone been able to contact WES to find out how institutions can send transcripts to them electronically?

Would be happy if anyone throws more light.

ausn:
Hello ,


I wish you all the very best and thanks again to the brains behind this platform. It will end in PRAISE!

Stay safe! Stay blessed!

Thank you for this inspiring post. I'm also expecting feedback from AccraVO/Hong Kong it shall end in praise.