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Georgegreen86:
Wow congratulations!!
I saw 107k for extra 23kg or I didn’t read well ? Plz more light on this

Yes 107k,for an extra bag not excess kg oh,you can find out pricing from your airline

[quote author=Omoba95 post=114158017]Congratulations!!! Did you have to do a covid test?

Mo I did not,Covid test is no longer required if you are fully vaccinated

Hi guys back to drop my landing gist,congrats to everyone who’s gotten PPR and those still waiting,God will do it for you too.


Landing Gist
Your girl is now live in Van city
I flew KLM on the 20th of June at 10pm,I had paid for an extra 23kg bag(107k),had a 9 hrs layover at Armsterdam.At the Lagos airport everything was fine except one wizard seized my frozen red oil which he later gave to my sister when they were leaving(e pained me oh).Documents requested was only ArriveCAN receipt and passport.
Arrived Amsterdam 7am as Against 5:40am that was scheduled coz the flight was delayed.No document was asked just passport and boarding pass was checked,I found a comfortable chair to sleep,connected to Wi-Fi and was able to chat with family,the 9hrs went by really fast.
Amsterdam to Vancouver:
Flight time was 9hrs 15mins,flight was good and full,I had more leg room,was able to use the Wi-Fi on board for like an hour,we got refreshments 4times!(a bit too much for me..lol).
Boarding gate,only passport and boarding pass was required nobody asked for any other documents,no resumption or enrollment question was asked from Nigeria up to this point.
Vancouver: Arrived 5:15,proceeded to the self declaration machine and the the immigration officer who directed me to the office where I’ll get my study permit,all I was asked was the letter of introduction and in less that 3mins he handed me my study permit no questions asked.Na me come dey find wetin i fit ask the guy
Then I proceeded to grab my bags,connected to Wi-Fi to notify my folks and also change some dollars to CAD so I have some cash for Taxi,in all I was out of the airport in less than 30mins.

Anyone going to Vancouver this month? Or if you know any female looking to rent a place around UCW for July please link up.

Anyone going to Vancouver this month?
Let’s up abeg

Junene:
Hello Nairalanders! please I need your help. I got my visa in October last year and immediately applied for my kids. Since then, no response. I traveled ahead and left my kids behind because school was resuming in April but it was the hardest period of my life.
I spoke with my program coordinators and they allowed me come back home since my courses were virtual.

This is my dilemma: After doing the Canadian life for a few weeks I’ve seen how difficult it’ll be for me to combine school and 2 toddlers (2&4 year olds) without my husband (he’s staying back) and I think I should wait for both of them to be of school age first. Even if I want to come with them, I’ll have to reapply and with all these IRCC long waiting times, the visa may not come in time for me to go with them in September. If I abandon this study visa (it expires in Feb 2023), will I have issues getting a new one when I’m ready (maybe in 2 years)? What would you guys honestly advice?

See ehn,sometimes all we need is a strong will and encouragement.I am leaving on a few weeks and leaving my kids behind(2 and 5)with their dad,the year old has a visa and the 5year old is a US passport holder,I know I can’t cope with them and school,that’s why I am leaving them,hubby will apply after I land and hopefully everything works out as planned even though is he moving permanently yet ,we will work it out.
It won’t be easy,but you should be ready to put in effort, make all necessary arrangements to ensure your kids are comfortable and in safe hands,it’s just for a little time,come home as often as you can and God will perfect your plans.

[color=#006600][/color][quote author=KC23 post=113356468]I think you should write to IRCC Nairobi office to inquire why your child’s VV validity is only 6 months. Under normal circumstances he should get 2 years validity same as yours.
This is my experience...In early 2020 applied for a VV for my family of 3. After PPR, my Passport and that of my spouse was stamped with 10 months visa even though our passport was still valid till Jan & Dec 2023 respectively. But our toddler daughter got her VV up till her passport expiry

date (her VV was valid for 44 months). Weird right!

I wrote an email to IRCC Nairobi asking why our visa was not given until passport expiry date as the norm and citing the case for our daughter. I mentioned this might have been an oversight error or typo and requested if they could review the visa validity.
I got a response back after a few days to resubmit our passports for the changes. We had to pay transmission fee again for 2 passports. I got back the passports with visa validity extended up till passport expiry date. Note, old visa counter foil was cancelled and a new one was issued.
All the best.



Thank you for this
UPDATE: I wrote an email to Abuja immediately I received the passports,I got a reply about to days later that I could extend it upon arrival or alternatively I could send the passport back to them,I picked the later.I sent the passport back to the address they emailed me(which directly to the embassy and not VFS), I have received the passport back and the right duration had been affixed and the previous one was cancelled with prejudice

bullstriker:
Did your son do medical? If no, then it is most likely to do with medical. To stay more than 6 months in Canada, you must undergo a medical examination.

Don’t let this bother you. You can extend your son's stay by applying for a visitor record

Yes, he did medicals, thank you,I’ll consider that

prittygift114:
Hello quine9.

Your case looks similar like mine. Please what age is your son? I mean the one that got VV with you

He is currently 2yrs and 5months

bullstriker:
When does your son's PP expire? Visa cannot be issued beyond the validity of the PP.

I know this,his passport expires in 2025

Blessed451:
With your study permit you can change the status of your son beyond six months in Canada, but you have to understand that if you leave Canada after the expiration of your valid visa to enter back go be problem o

That’s the reason for my question,coz I intend returning during scheduled breaks and I have a child and spouse who are not accompanying.

Paxhavard:
Please how long did it take to get your passport from Vfs and did you send it to Abuja or Lagos?

Sent it on the 19th of May to Abuja and got it back today 30th of May

My people…
I just got my passport back today and I noticed my son’s visa is only for 6months while my studies is for 2years,has anyone experienced this?
I weak for IRCC oh,please anyone with such experience should share coz me I still intend to come to Nigeria during breaks.

Josh3322:
Please who’s planning on traveling next month? I want to book Lufthansa.

Me!
Seems like the have the best offer at the moment

Please has anyone had experience renewing passport outside Lagos and the old passport number was not printed on it,instead the two passport are attached together

Also Should I send it for stamping like that or email the new one first to ircc.

amila20042001:
I once asked this question but got an ambiguous answer.
The section for tuition, what if the applicant has already paid 10,000cad out of 18,000cad. What will be written on the tuition section?
The balance of the tuition or the original tuition? Gurus Pls throw more light

Just put how much your school fees cost

ameryzzy:
Let's connect ohh , same school and same ppr drop date

Sent you a pm

Timeline
It has ended in praise!!!
I return all Glory to the most high God.
VIsa Background: I have had 2 previous Canada Visits refusals,one student visa refusal and USA refusal(at renewal).I mentioned them on the forms but only talked about the Study permit refusal on my letter of explanation.
School: University Canada West
Course: MBA
*First Application*
* Applied 28th of September
* Biometric done since 2019
Upfront Medical 7th September(before application) it was updated to pass on 25th of October
Refusal November 8th
Reason: Based on economic and employment situation.
Ordered Gcms Nov 12,Recieved 12th January 2022.

*2nd Application*
Applied November 21,2022
PPR: 16th May 2022.
Sent Enrollment letter through Webform in January (I resumed classes online).
I finished first term online and took a break off the second term to wait for visa.

BACKGROUND
I started following this thread In 2018,that time ehn refusal rate was high,And processing time na die!.I got discouraged,I decided to try visiting visa and was denied twice,then I gave up on Canada.Last year I decided it was time to Japa.Masters in UK was the plan I was already in the process when i realized I could actually just try Canada first.I immediately came back and started reading this thread,I contacted one of your favorites here to handle my application but unfortunately I was refused.I dusted myself up,encouraged myself by myself immediately based on knowledge gathered here,I did my thing myself this time,wrote a New SOP(when Gcms came,they said my study plan was poorly documented and vague!),if only VO knew how much I paid e no go talk that rubbish…lol.Well I gathered all the missing documents,I knew could address the concerns and refired.

What I did differently
1. I included my CV(I had seen people get PPR without submitting it,so I didn’t add it in the first app).
2. letter of introduction stating my position and role as a Director (in hubby’s company).
3. Reference letter from past employer
4. Letter of introduction from my personal business
5. Bank Reference letter from my personal business account.
6. Invoices/ business receipts
7. Business card
8. Pictures of business premises and me at work
9. Nominations and award certificates and pictures
10. Lots and lots of prayer.

* Documents Submitted*

*IRCC FORMS*
1. Application for Study Permit Made Outside of Canada (IMM1294E),
2. Family Information form (IMM5645E)
3. Temporary Resident form (IMM5257B)


*Applicants personal documents*
1. University's Unconditional Official Letter of Admission,
2. Tuition Deposit Receipt
3. Birth Certificate
4. Police Character Certificate
5. WAEC Certificate
6. Passport Bio data page
7. family picture (parents,siblings and another including their spouses nieces/nephews)
8. Statement of Purpose (SOP)
9. NYSC discharge certificate
10. Degree certificate
11. Transcripts
13. IELTS Certificate
14. 1 copy of Passport Photograph.
15. Parent’s ID (NIN slips)
16. Previous visa and travel stamps


*Employment/financial documents*

1. Certificate of business registration(mine)
2. Letter of Introduction from husband's company indicating that i’m a director
3. Particulars of directors of the business
4. Statement of Accounts (All MBS)Two of mine,One of the business and One of hubby’s.
5. 4 months payslips
6. Employment letter
7. Study leave letter
8. Reference from past employer
9. Business invoices,introduction letter,Business card,pictures of me at work,business space,Awards and nominations

*Proof of Relationship Documents*

1. Pictures with husband and kids
2. Marriage Certificate
3. Wedding Photos
4. Affidavit of change of Name
5. Newspaper change of name


*Husband’s Documents*(Sponsor)

1. Certificate of business registration
2. Particulars of directors of the company
3. Article of Association and Memorandum
4. International passport bio data page
5. letter of Sponsorship
6. Landed property documents(Deed only for all).
7 . Tenancy agreements and rent receipts from Tenants.
9 .Statement of Account
10. Letter of non-indebtedness from bank(for the business)
11. Notarized letter of Consent(for son)

*Child’s Documents*
1. Birth Certificates
2. International passport bio data pages
3. Email correspondence with a Daycare center close to my school.

I created a table of content and a link to each document so it’s easy for VO to access them.

NOTE: Na God dey give PPR in all.There is nothing like too much documents,just ensure it’s relevant to prove your case,I added only the basics in the first application and I thought my app was well packaged but basics didn’t work for me,even the SOP by a guru who handled my app from start to finish didn’t cut it.Imagine all the extras I needed to prove my case,things that I never even attached much importance to,when I read timelines of people who added all these documents,I felt like they were doing the most but see me,I ended in those same shoes.
To add,one of my Gcms notes,also came in today.
Best wishes to everyone praying and believing God for PPR …May the Same joy locate you.

Guys!!!!
Its PPR!!!… For me and my son
See what the Lord has done…
See what the Lord has done
What I’ve been waiting for has come to pass…see what the Lord has done!

Long post loading,I have it ready just serving y’all a lil suspense…lol

Please does anyone have contact In Immigration that can help me process passport renewal within a month,I don’t mind if it’s outside Lagos,my passport expires in November,let me start preparing for PPR

My Application is 5months today,eligibility is not started(hopefully it’s going on in the background)
Medical was from a previous application it was not updated till Feb 15th,after daily mails
May God help us in this journey coz sometimes it so hard to hold it all in,can’t even make long term plans,it feels like being stuck in a box.
But like it’s said Good things don’t come easy…it will certainly end in praise for all of us.

Creligence22:
Good evening everyone,

I am new here and I would need a list of documents to apply for study permit for me and my two kids (11 & 4yrs).

Can anyone put me through or send me the list of documents and procedure to go about it.

Thank you.

You can find the list of documents on the first page (1) ,along with links to other resources that maybe useful in your application

gbemiodula:
This is the response from my MP . Please what do you advise i do @ketima @Mikano and everyone. November 20th Applicant

3months ke!
I’m a Nov 21st applicant,I have finished 1st term online,had to take a break off the 2nd term,ordered notes since Feb 3rd I never see am.I just ordered another one through another source.
It’s becoming really draining,it would end in praise for us all IJN.

It’s raining PPR tonight…Congrats guys
To those still waiting,God will perfect ours too

Teemenzo:
Firstly if you have done your due diligence, you would have taken a little bit time time to scan through this forum. Your response show who you really are.

Like i said earlier, if you want answers to your immigration issues concerning study visa. Continue your journey here. You can't just come with all innocence and rub bullshit on our face.

If you are ready to stay, welcome. Nonsense.

Main reason why you won't see anyone respond to your post.

My first time here, i didn't come to ask for whatsapp group. I stated my issues and people responded immediately.

E mabinu Sir,you need to be calming down

canada2022:
many agents on this platform collect that amount for statement of account. i have tried to wrap my head around how they do it. i was thinking they have someone inside the bank that help confirm the statement when IRCC goes confirmation or IRCC does not confirm at all.

Guys lets be careful

It will be better you name who those ‘many’ agents are,coz that is encouraged here

Naturalobserver:
Okay let me make it clear
I applied to study in Canada last year through an agent.
Paid 500$ (CAD),235$ (CAD) for visa and 250,000 naira for State Of Account
Got Letter Of Acceptance from the school..Lambton college in Sarnia,Canada.
I paid 2000$ CAD as deposit for school fees.
Did my biometric 2nd week of April 2021.Since then no satisfactory information from the agent.He kept on telling me he hasnt heard anything from the embassy and concluded its because of covid.Anytime I ask him he kept on saying nothing yet maybe cuz COVID..I dont even have access to any of my account..
It was nothing until December last year I started doubting him when he told me he paid 150$ for GCMS note and with the information I get here i havent seen anything like paying money for GCMS note.To make it worse he was advising me to just apply for UK and started stating all the requirements,that was when I got angry and told him to send me all the money I have given him so far that am no longer interested in pursuing the Canada admission anymore ...
He sent the part school fees I paid ..{$2000 (CAD)} and my passport...I asked him what about the remaining. He told me the remaining money were used accordingly so I just ended the call immediately..I actually went for biometrics so on my own am removing the $235 for visa and the $500 for admission because of the ACCEPTANCE Letter I got from the school...But I still dont think the State Of Account has been used hence the reason for my question..I will be grateful to get useful information...Thanks

You mean you paid 250k for statement of account? What does that mean?(even though I think I get it) .Sorry Bro just go and collect your *BAN* peaceful this one wey agent don tell you to forget Canada so,even UK no sure for you oh.Sorry

Osemigho:
Wetin do the hand wey God give you? Don't chop your seeds begin dey complain of no harvest. They have advise you to send LOE, and possibly an updated form. Clarify you miss that question or submitted the wrong form with your application. Do it quickly before they send letter of misrepresentation to you. After then, just forget about it. I wonder how you will explain to others that you got two bans from different countries due to misrepresentation. Don't ruin your current and future chances. Take charge of your life and do the neccessary quickly.

Is it not even better to withdraw the application? And send in another one on a clean slate?
(Just wondering)

DarrrkMatter:
Good Morning All
I graduated secondary school in July 2019
I gained admission immediately to one of the best universities in nigeria without help or connection
I'm currently in my second year studying mechanical engineering but truth be told... I'm tired and I've lost faith in the nigerian tertiary education system... fraud everywhere
I'm currently considering dropping out then starting all over abroad preferably Canada or USA
I'm still under 20 so age is still on my side
My WAEC RESULT : BIOLOGY B3
CHEMISTRY B3
CIVIC EDUCATION B3
DATA PROCESSING B3
ENGLISH LANGUAGE B3
FURTHER MATHEMATICS A1
GENERAL MATHEMATICS B2
PHYSICS C4
TECHNICAL DRAWING C6
What i keep thinking about now is the 3 years gap i now have since when I graduated secondary school... because I see some schools require no more than 2 years since graduating from high school

Please just get admission and Visa first before you consider dropping out(a bird in hand is worth more than a thousand in the bush),this Nigeria na so all of us manage graduate,God will grant you your desires.

Congrats to everyone who has received their good news this week.

Dear gurus,I have one big question,though it’s not really student visa related.
How does one correct a misrepresentation?
Like the person applied visiting visa years back,filled that he has Bsc where as he doesn’t and now wants to apply for visiting(wife is in Canada already) Do they write letter of explanation to explain or use an immigration lawyer?

MsLoolah:
What if I don’t add him? But still change my school?? Because honestly I understand people wanting me to pay the 2.7m school fees I won’t be using in the future, but it’s a lot of money.

If I don’t add him but change my school and re apply for the visa, then he applies for Sowp. Would that work?

Truth is,no one(as much I have read)has gone that route,the ones who even considered anything close,didn’t come back to share what they even did or how it turned out.This is not to sound ‘somehow’ seems your mind is made up,please update us,we’ll like to learn.Best wishes.

GentleBobo:
Hey guys,

Please, because GCMS note is taking too long to get, I want to crack on with my application blindly, but I would like to know from the experience you guys have, what could be the reason for refusal based on "current employment situation", when the individual is employed?

Help me, please.

Did you write a detailed and concise study plan? Stating your background and future prospects?
Also did you include your CV,employment letter,promotion letters(if any),payslips,work ID,Study leave approval letter,business invoices (if in a business),business card.
If you did not,you may want to look in that direction.