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asiwaju2000: Pls,kindly read thru the trend.I will advise u to use cash.fixed deposits or the cash should be in your account.you can use property to but it must have all the necessary documents.e g C of O.

This is misleading!
You can't use property as proof of settlement fund, C of O or not!

cheers1234: cheers1234: Hello my people,

1. Abeg, Is 3 month bank statement ok for POF?

2. can I send my ielts result later through this link https://dmp-portal.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/case-cas-eng.aspx?mission=accra after submitting my application? the postal agencies on strike here and delaying the result parcel.

3. also on ADDITIONAL FAMILY INFORMATION FORM (5406), in section B, can I include a child who is not among my dependent?

Thanks.




Thanks Solomonwis for your response.
This is what I saw from the application guide on my question 3.
To me it seems someone can include additional kid that is not list among dependents. see attached.
Thanks.

Have you received PER for your application yet?


I will advise you to steer clear off including dependent that are not your biological children/family except situation makes it expedient to include them. You will have a lot of legal work to do at a subsequent stage especially when the dependents are not biologically related to you (so you won't be seen to be directly/indirectly involved in child trafficking).

EXCEPT THE DEPENDENTS ARE RELATED TO YOU BIOLOGICALLY AND/OR YOU HAVE THE FINANCIAL WHEREWITHAL, DO NOT INCLUDE ANY OTHER DEPENDENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION!

tayoamos: Please can someone take a leave of absence for 2 years to enable him work and gather money to pay subsequent school fee after the first year of a masters programe in the usa

You need to ask that question in the USA thread..

UPDATE!!!!

Total received toward the overall cap: 4,598 of 25,000

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/complete-applications.asp

cheers1234: Hello my people,

1. Abeg, Is 3 month bank statement ok for POF?

2. can I send my ielts result later through this link https://dmp-portal.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/case-cas-eng.aspx?mission=accra after submitting my application? the postal agencies on strike here and delaying the result parcel.

3. also on ADDITIONAL FAMILY INFORMATION FORM (5406), in section B, can I include a child who is not among my dependent?

Thanks.

1. YES

2.NO,you can not and should not otherwise it will be a waste of time and effort.

3. You need to explain better by "...include a child who is not among my dependent". Is the child a legally adopted child?

azeezbaba: @ Damkollins & Ferdimanko,

Please I have a friend whose visa card has been charged (debited) and he also received an email from the CIO during the week with his UCI and application no.

His status has really changed in the last 2 months in the sense that he has relocated to US (on F1 visa). He intends to change his address but he doesnt know how to contact Accra. Can you guys furnish me with details of how he can communicate with Accra on his change of status and address.

Thank you

Please ask you friend to send a CSE to Accra via this link https://dmp-portal.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/case-cas-eng.aspx?mission=accra

He should also endeavour to send a post mail to Accra office with copies of:

1. PER

2. Copies of bio data page of the PA and all accompanying/non-accompanying family members

3. Copies of the visa indicating he has legal residence for a minimum of 1 year in the USA

4. A letter stating the reason(s) for the transfer of file to the visa processing office for USA which is CPC - OTTAWA . He should be specific in stating that it is administratively convenient for you (your friend) for your (his) PR application to be processed in the visa office indicated. He should also ask for a confirmation of this transfer of file once completed to enable him/her initiate communication with the "new" visa office. Let him itemize the copies of all documents enclosed....

5. Also send a CSE to CPC OTTAWA that s/he has initiated a file transfer to their office as a result of your recent relocation (state the reason for relocation) asking that they send you an AOR once the file has been transferred.

IN ALL CORRESPONDENCES (VIA EMAIL & POST MAIL) QUOTE YOUR UCI AND APPLICATION NUMBER

Chinom: Blaming the government is escapist. People who do not want to take responsibilty for their actions. I can write 10 pages on why you should not blame the govt for the fact that Nigerians ruined the image of the country. But i don't have te time for that. I just have a few questions for you. How many people from Zimbabwe, Botwsana, Papua new guinea have you come across in US, Uk or Europe. Those are not particuarly rich countries.
Coming closer to home; how many young Hausa men do you see in US, Uk or Europe. The mentality of the people of Southern Nigeria killed our Nigerian passport. Desparation and greed was the reason most of them abused their visa conditions. If every Nigerian that travelled abroad respected their visas, we will still have access to many countries visa free. You will be shocked to know what most Edo, Yoruba, Igbo and Warri people had to go through inorder to obtain that US or UK passport. The young man from Zamfara or Yobe is not that desparate or greedy. They are content with their life.
Do not put the blame on the govt. The honest truth is that most us in the south were desparate to move to the west because of pressures from our immidiate sorroundings
Besides, embassys DO NOT give visas to poor people. Those Nigerians that stayed 6 years on a visitor's visa presented themslves as rich people at the various embassys. So the arguement that Nigeria is a poor country, hence the devalued passport does not hold water.

I do not believe the need/desire to move to another country is as a result of greed and desperation otherwise you'd end up terming Americans and the British desperate and greedy because they constitute a larger percentage of migrants to Australia and Canada. What will you say of the Chinese and Indians that are everywhere in every part of the world? Desperation and greed has no definition when it comes to migration....Home is where you find peace and peace is relative but a universal definition of peace is found wanting in Nigeria at the moment,even a blind bat know this much!

The government has failed the Nigerian populace! There's no 2 way to it...If you have all the energy to want to succeed and the enabling environment is not there (which makes the bucks stop at the government yard),what will you do? Die hoisting the patriotism flag when in the end you have scoundrels and power thirsty demons with no clear vision/policies or sense of direction in power?

Come to think of it,if we don't blame the government,who do we blame? The poor boy on the street selling peanuts to eke out a living? The poor woman by the roadside whose wares she has to display so she can send her children to a dilapidated school environment? The professionals at work who in spite of being owed several months salary still kept the struggle on? The poor secondary school girls in Borno State who in spite of the very study hostile environment,went ahead to write their final examination only to be "kidnapped" by some unseen forces with the government looking helpless? Do we blame the poor boy studying without electricity despite the huge unprintable amount of resources pumped in that direction?Do we blame God? Who really do/should we blame....?

Talking about the image of Nigeria,did you cast your mind back to what the image used to be in the time of the Obafemi Awolowos, the Tafawa Balewas, The Nnamdi Azikwe,etc What was the image then? What is it now? Were people not travelling back then? Were visas not being given/issued to the "rich" as well and the poor? What changed that changed everything? The people remained the same,the government kept changing and the government changed everything to what it is now....You see why we should blame the Government?

If you want to see the body clearly,start giving attention to the head (The government). The difference between the developed countries and Nigeria is the kind of government we get....It is not the kind of people in Nigeria but the kind of government and its policies....

UPDATE!!!

Total received toward the overall cap: 4,003 of 25,000

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/complete-applications.asp

abbyjo: Thanks alot, please I would also like to confirm if one can apply for both fsw and graduate studies at d same time as my husband already applied to some schools awaiting decisions on his applications but now dat I know we can apply for fsw we would lik to giv it a shot.

Yes,you can apply for both at the same time...

amazingfortune: My question was previously answered by damkolins in a post on page 105. However, I am still a bit unclear. Will I need experience certificates from all employers during the last 10 years for which I am not claiming points? I get full points under the current occupation and have a detailed experience certificate. Please suggest if I would still be needing experience certificates from previous employers in the last 10 years?

You only need work experience confirmation letters for the points you are claiming.

Meritl: Thanks for that reply Oga Solo. Based on the generation of suspicion that you said in your post above, I'm a bit worried that I will not be submitting a letter of reference for a place I worked previously. Although I am safe with my points (same as Benedictegbon) even when I don't include the reference letter for that period of work.

Please just say something.

No point including a self attested work reference when you are sure you already meet the minimum score point of 67.The self attested work reference is basically for people who for one genuine reason or the other are not able to provide work place reference which will impact on their application with CIC.

Chukky77: Hi please i have a few questions though ive been reading through the thread.

1. for processing fee do i need a gtb account to be able to raise a draft with them?
2. what happens if your application doesn't go through? will the draft be returned to you of how does it work?
3. i'm finding it difficult getting a work reference with all the comprehensive information due to work plicies at my former job although i have lots of correspondence including employment, promotions, salary increases. how do i get self attested job letter? from a lawyer or what body?
4. can i use pension statement as part or all of my proof of funds?

I'm sorry if these questions have been answered earlier, ive gone through a lot of the thread but it doesnt seem definite. Thanks

seedgie: hello guys, pls i like to also know about the question 3 in the above quote. That is the self attested refrence letter, though i am shilling for express entry cos of my masters program and POF.

Let us be objective and realistic like the guys in CIC.....

For some reasons (one of which was stated above),there might be circumstances where an applicant is not able to secure a work reference...The reasons are so numerous and genuine that any sane mind will understand with a letter stating the reason(s).

Having said the above,it was stated on the checklist that should situation arise where any document is not available a letter should be included to explain the reason(s). To give this "letter" a little legal backing,it is always better to state the reason under oath (affidavit) and produce as much information as available that will cover for the work reference...such as the employment letter,confirmation of appointment letter,promotion letter,annual leave letter,payslip/pay stub and any correspondence affirming your work experience at the time...sometimes,it is better to approach an ex-colleague (a senior colleague at the time) to include his contact details and confirming that he/she was your line head or supervisor and you carried out the main duties as stated at the time.... The onus is on the applicant to prove beyond doubt that indeed he/she worked in a company....

Again,all of your employers (if you worked in different places) are not expected to be reluctant in issuing you work reference else you will succeed in raising suspicion which will cast aspersion on your application and it might be rejected if care if not taken.

Some of the employers might have a policy of issuing a work reference letter in the company's standard format which may not include all the details as expected by CIC. In this case,include all of the aforementioned documents with particular attention to the document that show the details of your main duties..

Even with people who provided work reference from their employers,some of them had their applications returned because it did not include the main duties that align with their eligible occupation...

There is no cause for alarm if all I's are dotted and all T's crossed with self attested work reference....Bottom line is,include all the information that is expected in the work reference and confirming that you indeed worked with an employer....

Benedictegbon: Thanks Solo.
Please what about the Passport detail.

Notes to the photographer

The photos must:

show a full front view of the person’s head and shoulders showing full face centered in the middle of the photograph;
have a plain white background;
be identical (black and white or colour) produced from the same untouched negative, or exposed simultaneously by a split-image or multi-lens camera.
The photos must:

measure between 25 mm and 30 mm (1” and 1 1/5”) from chin to crown;
have a 35 mm x 45 mm (1 3/8” x 1 3/4”) finished size.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/EG7TOC.asp#appendixA

You are covered..

hollaugo: Hello Guys

i submitted my package and it was received yesterday. However my NOC is filling up so fast that i am scared. its at 233 at the moment, Am i at risk and what are the processes to follow? Thanks.

Nothing ventured,nothing gained....!Be positive minded...

I wish you luck!

Benedictegbon: Hi Solowise.
Please I worked in a place for 8 months but I don't think I'll be able to get a reference letter from them. Though my points are above 67, is there any need to do the "self attested work experience" as you adviced FUZZYT
Also, I took my passport and the photographer said bold face passport with the 35 x 45mm dimension is what is used for FSWP. Please any penalties if bold faced with the 35x45mm dimensions? (He said he has been taking passports for other applicants)
Thanks as I wait your reply o................

If you are sure your point is above 67,then there is no need for any self attested work experience...

bees74: Hello all
Pls i have some questions
In calculating total years of education,do i add nursery or i just do 6+6+5 total 17years

Do my current occupation need to be among the 50 occupations or i can write whatever i am doing. And must it match my job title?
Example current occupation i s registered nurse/midwife with job title nursing officer while intended is just registered nurse noc3012.pls how do i put it

Does my spouses intended occupation on the generic form need to be among the 50 occupations?

On the generic form on the column for spoken language and correspondence language,what do i fill for my 2 year old? Not applicable or english
Thanks in advance

Before responding,let me ask...Have you read through the thread at all?

fuzzyt: Congratulations to me!!! My credit card was charged yesterday Application Date: May 30 NOC: 0113

Special appreciation goes to Chief Doctor Solomonwise for your immense support both online and offline; you are destined for greatness. Keep it up bro!

Congratulations!

I remember the apprehension at the beginning,the fear about using your Pension contributions fund as proof of settlement fund,the fear that you might get cut out by your age,the fear that you might not be favorably considered because you might have to provide a self attested work experience...and so many more

I am happy it came out well....Like I have always mentioned,NOTHING VENTURED NOTHING GAINED...


I wish you the very best!

Eni23: thank you solomon! do you have any idea on the next steps?

You will receive communication from your visa office either regarding the receipt of your application or instructing you to undergo medical examination while they ask you to update your file with them...It might take a little while though....

So,it is best you keep fit and start dreaming Canada..... !

ifechukwukamso: Thanks Solo for the address
I have a domiciliary account and a functioning token.
I have gone through the GTB online platform.
I saw draft in transit but I think its for only naira draft
Am not currently in 9ja so I cannot fund my naira account but my dollar account has enough for the draft.
I called my account officer in gtb and he said I can only do for naira draft online. He said becos of fraud they only do foreign currency draft in person.
So I guess I have to raise it when I get back.
Thanks again

This is why so many people like me are skeptical of the kind of services we get from our Nigerian banks! Most "bankers" in Nigeria are always gaily dressed but know next to nothing about banking except for the daily routine assigned to them. Their dressing will give you confidence they know what they are doing but the information they pass on is the opposite..

Please re-confirm the information you got from GT Connect directly...It will save you a whole lot of hassle

Eni23: Hi,

I just got an email from CIC. stating the following: Could you please tell me what happens now?

Based on a review of the information you have provided, your application has received a positive determination of eligibility to be processed on the basis of work experience in an occupation specified in the Instructions issued by the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism and published in the Canada Gazette on May 1, 2014. However a final decision on your eligibility to be selected as a federal skilled worker will be made by a visa office.

Your application has now been placed into processing.

PER...

Congratulations!

papiloski: Hello Mr Solomonwise,I currently work as a customer care rep in a telecomms firm and my Hubby is a brand manager.He did nt study advertising in school but is doing a masters currently in communication studies.i would like to know can we still apply knowing fully well we are not in the field we studied in school.

It is not about what you studied in school per se but about your WORK EXPERIENCE...If his work experience match this eligible occupation 1123 Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations ,then he can go right ahead and apply.

UPDATE!!!

Total received toward the overall cap: 3,510 of 25,000

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/complete-applications.asp

ifechukwukamso: Dear solo are you saying one can raise a bank draft for the right of residence fee on the GTB online platform for one with dom account? If yes, that makes life easy. Please how do I do it biko?

Secondly, does anyone know the address to send additional documents requested by one's immigration officer. For instance I was requested to update some of the initial forms sent to CIC due to family addition, new police report etc. After getting all that I need to send all this to accra office via air mail probably DHL or TNT. What address should I use. Thanks for anticipated responses.

YES, you can raise the bank draft from GT Bank online platform and you have a list of branches all over the country where you can pick the draft up from either by yourself or by proxy (detailed on the platform).

For the CAD bank draft,all you need are:

1. A GT Bank Domiciliary account (fully funded)

2. A Token hardware

You can raise the bank draft at the comfort of your home/office by following the simple instruction on the platform.

All information requested from the Accra visa office has to be sent via post mail (preferably via courier)...DHL seems to be their preferred courier company (That is not to say you can't make use of others).

The address is:

Immigration Program | Programme d'immigration (KAS)
High Commission of Canada | Haut commissariat du Canada
P.O. Box 1639
42 Independence Ave., Accra, Ghana

Phone | Tél.: +233 (030) 2211521
Fax | Téléc: +233 (030) 2211524

Website: www.canadainternational.gc.ca/ghana

Meritl: Thanks Oga Solo.
You nor come congratulate me on my wedding.
Chaiiiiiiii.

Meritl: Officially married today. Thank God for everything.
Filling my apps tomorrow in view of submitting next week Saturday.

solomonwis: Congratulations,happy married life...Don't let CIC or FSWP delay your "shooting" . "Shoot" if you must,when you get to the point of medical,you shall cross it with minimal restriction (if any)

You see,I was the first to congratulate you and I added "jara" to the congratulations..

saxywale: Has Accra embassy switched to sending MR by post? that was the practice 3-4years ago before they changed to email. With the email option, You would first receive an email telling you to go for MR, then forms comes as attachment to a 2nd email a day after the initial email is received.

Accra will use any medium expedient to get across important information to the applicant (either via e-mail,post mail or both). I know this to be true of an applicant who erroneously forgot to include his email address on his application form. He has been receiving all forms of communication via post mail.

Having said the above,I am not sure the OP mentioned receiving MR via post mail (and I doubt it except she confirms directly).

lollipop29: Please my friend needs advice and I know he can get it from here.

He Wants to apply through the federal skilled trades person program and his current job is listed among the NOC jobs for that program. But his biggest challenge is how to go about Getting the requirements from any province.

Please those any one knows the method and how to get the necessary certificates and documents from a province before he can apply for the PR ?

Thanks

Please tell your friend to contact the provinces directly regarding the certificate of qualification issuance. Some provinces are magnanimous enough to issue certificates to prospective applicants resident outside Canada while some will insist the applicant must be in Canada to pass some trade examinations/tests. For instance,the Ontario government has a program for applicants whose qualifications were obtained from outside the province. You can read up for more here http://www.collegeoftrades.ca/trade-assessment.

It is a herculean task applying from outside of Canada but not a totally impossible mission. All you need is the drive to want to succeed.

Meritl: Hello Damkollins. Please I visited a GTBank branch in Benin city and I was told that I can't get a draft in $CAD except I go to Lagos.
I visisted a FIRST Bank branch in Benin and they said they can raise a draft there in Benin but, it will be in $US. I'm very careful not to hurriedly get it in $US when the instructions says in $CAD.

Any idea or suggestion?

If you have a GT Bank account (domiciliary),you can raise the draft on the online platform in Canadian Dollar and request the pick up branch to be one of the pick up branches in Benin. You don't have to physically visit the bank to do this. Just get a domiciliary account,go to your online platform and raise the draft...As simple as that (I know this to be true of GT Bank).

bal2012002: hello,
please can u give me guildlibes and steps to follow in making my applications.
i will appreciate your help.
thanks

It is not just enough asking questions,just read through the thread.Almost all your questions have all been delved into....Take time to read the thread and you will keep your questions minimal.

DoubleBam2X: Hello house,
I just got a debit alert on my account today after CIC received my application on 26th May.
Thanks to Solomonwise and others who contributed to the smooth application process.
I know I should keep my fingers crossed now while I watch & pray.
Thanks guys!

Congratulations!

Your PER is next!

ifechukwukamso: Dear Solomon and other forum members
How is the right of permanent residence fee paid. Is it by draft or credit card like the application fee
Also i was requested to pay for processing fee for my new child in addition to other documents. How am i to pay for this
I received the email for medicals but have not seen the medical forms sent via post from accra. What do i do
Thanks

Quoting from the Accra Visa Office website...

"... The Canadian High Commission in Accra accepts fees in Canadian dollars, U.S. dollars, and Ghanaian cedis. Processing fees are non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the application.
Correct fees must be paid when submitting the application or the application will not be accepted.
Fees are non-refundable, except for Right of Permanent Residence Fee. RPRF is refundable if refused or not landed.
Fees are subject to change without notice.
Method of Payment

Only the following forms of payment, in Ghanaian, U.S. or Canadian funds, are acceptable:

Certified Cheque
Bank Draft
*** Note: We do not accept personal cheques

Bank Draft and Certified Cheques:

Payment to be made by bank draft or certified cheque.
Cedi payments are payable to "The Canadian High Commission".
If you are paying in Canadian dollars, the bank draft or certified cheque should be addressed to the Receiver General for Canada and should be cleared on a Canadian bank.
If you are paying in US dollars, the bank draft or certified cheque should be addressed to the Receiver General for Canada and should be cleared on an American bank.
Important: Bank drafts and certified cheques have a limited validity. Ensure that your bank draft or certified cheque is not older than 4 months for Canadian and American Bank drafts and 6 months for Ghanaian Bank drafts when it reaches our office.

http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/ghana/visas/fees-frais.aspx

You can raise a bank draft IFO The receiver General for Canada in Canadian dollar from Guaranty Trust Bank for all fees as requested.

As mentioned by damkollins,your medical form should be in your mail a maximum of 48 hours after the medical instruction.

Congratulations!