₦airaland Forum

Dukealara:
Congratulations!! How long is your program?

Two years. Will be done this summer

jogojogo:
How do we contact our MP? Is it via mail, call or visit to the Office?
Anyone with experience on how best this could be done should kindly respond

Just google search MP for your area eg "MP for Ottawa".

Here it goes.

I got my AIP 7 days after submitting application back in 2020 and arrived in Canada Jan 2021. Waited till I was settled then I applied for wife's sowp along with son's vv in June and then the wait began. My wife works with one of the leading HMOs back home. We did upfront medical for both of them.

Nairaland was our go to for info. We read from page to page. In October I contacted the MP for my area. After the back and forth, I was told the application was just sitting in Nairobi, yet to be treated because of the volume of applications they have. She however suggested that I do a visitor's application for my son on the new portal hoping that once that is treated, it will prompt them to work on his mum's sowp. I asked if I should do the visit for both of them but she suggested just my son. In Nov, I applied for vv for my son and it was approved in 19 days. Then we continued to wait.

When nothing happened on her application by mid Jan this year, I put in an application for her too on the new portal. At that point I stopped reading nairaland because I stopped being genuinely happy for those who got their approval in one, two or three months. Here we were in our 7th month.
I must say at this point that I usually sent in webforms every other week on behalf of my wife, attaching my transcript, tuition and study permit each time. I also sent mails to the email addresses shared here.

At 40th week I started considering using an immigration lawyer. Two days ago, 41st week, I woke up and saw like 6 mails from ircc. My heart skipped a beat. I didn't bother to open the mails, I logged in directly because I knew it was either good news or good news. We have waited this long for nothing else. And there it was. My son's vv was withdrawn on the old portal while my wife's sowp was approved. Her vv application on the new portal was also withdrawn stating her sowp was approved.

I can't describe the feeling. It's really awesome.
Here's a message to everyone waiting: God is working constantly. Though he hasn't forgotten you, keep reminding him of the situation. Keep believing, your joy too will be full.
I'll be more than happy to answer questions. You can ask here.I don't have access to the mailbox I used in opening this account so personal mails can't be reached. Thanks all

All glory to God. SOWP ppr after 41 weeks. God be praised. Details later.

MsJanez01:
Please does anyone know which office handles the new portal visit visa application? Is it Nairobi? For those that have gotten their visa approved via the new portal which office stamp is there please??

Nairobi

I just want to thank Akannitommy for what he does here. Certainly, you've been of great help to so many people here than you can possibly think. Despite not being paid, you take time to respond to enquires. Keep up the good work.
That's the post, just appreciation.

Educationalserv:
how about your schooling? Student visa come with a 20 hr restriction 20 x28 CD x 4 weeks =?

It's summer.
Currently working full time. Will revert when fall begin.

Funny thing is he has contributed to the cause of the flooding by throwing that bottle. Nigerians!

Very good thread.

My 2 kobo:

Wherever you are, be it Nigeria o or in the abroad, if you have information and you are ready to act on it, you are sorted. Many self made people in the world were privy to information they acted upon.

My case:

I got to this country and was determined to start hustling immediately. I'm young. I was in telecoms and then moved to banking in Nigeria before I came here. Inside plane, I was already calculating how I was going to be sending millions home. Ode. During my quarantine, I searched for jobs like. I applied to almost all the banks here( based on my experience na) but didn't get any call up. I tweaked my resume to look like their own but nothing. I was determined to hit the street as soon as my quarantine was done. I got here in Jan so it was freezing. As soon as I was done, I printed my newly made resume and hit the streets. I already had eyes for good coys. I dropped my resume almost everywhere. After a week of nothing, I thought to myself, abi they have followed me here? I spoke with some people I met at first and they were all about how jobs aren't available like that etc but that retail always employ because of turnover. I didn't want retail initially because of stress and having to stand. I quickly applied to them. I wanted anything at this time so I got a job at Walmart on the fourth week of arrival $15/hr. I was like yes! Determination has finally gotten me a job, many people I met here are still looking for job but I soon learnt that omo, retail no be beans. For those who don't know, just google Walmart store to see how huge they are. My job was as a picker and runner. Those who know, know. My shift was 8hrs, starting 7am. By 10am I would have reached 13k steps. God!

Information:

I was in the washroom one day, tired af, trying to stretch my legs when a black guy came in. He saw my name tag and was like, bro you are from naija? We clicked immediately and he expressly told me he hated seeing Nigerians doing this job. It should be left for indians. Na them full there. I was like it was because I couldn't find work. He told me to call me when I was done. I was done and I called him. This guy took me to his house, doing pretty fine for himself. Then he told me he was doing care job and would link me up if I didn't mind. Immediately he mentioned care job, I opened up my nose ' me I can't be washing bumbum for anybody o ' I thought to myself. He must have read me because he said 'Nah once you have information you wouldn't do rubbish here'. He said I could do that while I try to get more certifications to get better ' white collar jobs'. How much do they pay? $23/hr and it becomes $27/hr for my overtime. I jumped at it straight.

Cut long story short, in two weeks, I applied and finished documentation, quit Walmart and started earning 3k every two weeks cos me just dey collect hrs those oyibo don't want. A job I just sit with my client and we gist all day, watch movies and take a walk. I didn't come here to coman count bridge. I'm young. Best part, I don't do personal care. I guess I'm lucky with the company.

Moral of the story:

God Almighty and right Information took me from earning $700 to 3k before tax every two weeks. I left people who have been here for years in retail. They are still there. Once I tell some, they say no o, I don't want. Okay naw. It's not by force. I wasn't a bank manager. I have helped a few of my guys with link to coys in the same field and they are thanking God. One even just bought a car after his first pay. Once I gather what I want, buy the lexus I'm targeting and after about like a year of savings and investment, I will move to something more corporate. I should be done with my certifications then. Someone will ask, how about expenses? Through information I got a place where we pay 1100$/ month for two bedroom apartment, all inclusive. I'm mostly at work where I eat same food I make for client so my grocery expenses isn't that much. Many people pay way above that for two bedrooms. That's information.

In the nutshell, pray to God to give you breakthrough information wherever you are. It will make things easier for you.

I laugh when I read people's comments saying ' something we are used to in Nigeria'. I lived for 31years in Nigeria before coming here and never in my life have I experienced this type of heat. I asked my Ghanaian friend if they have since they say ghana is hotter than Nigeria, he said never have they experienced this.
The interesting thing is you don't get to sweat, you just feel the radiation penetrating anywhere you stand. It's really amazing

Akannitommy:
Hi,

Congrats on your visa. How long it takes depends on the queue, the complexity of each matter and most importantly the CBSA officers in charge. It took several hours (6-hrs I think) for me back in December 2020 because there were over a thousand people arriving at Montreal airport same day and aboust same time. For some it took minutes from the time they clear the preliminaries to getting their study permit issued.

I think things are relaxed now unlike the peak of travel season when I landed but as covid-19 restrictions are relaxed, the summer wear on and fall approach, travel season will pick up once again.

Cheers

My POE in January was in Toronto. I had a connecting flight to Calgary. Thank God I had enough time, I would have missed my flight. Landed in Toronto at 7.30am and my connecting was 2pm. Was on queue most of the time as many people landed about the same time. I saw how people missed their connecting flights while in the queue. So like someone said, it depends on the traffic at the time of arrival and provided you don't have luggage issues (search). All the best.

He should take it.

I earned 50k for 4 good years in a 'big company'. I kept looking for other alternatives the moment I started the job. None came and I decided not to pause my life because of that. I got married on 50k salary two years into the job. Two years later I got another job and was earning 150k. I thought my prayers were being answered, I didn't know God just started. Three months into the new job, God opened a way and now I earn 1.5m monthly, yes you read right.

If you are not lazy and you have good focus, you will grow. Experience is very key, start somewhere.

Thanks so much for your advise.
I have taken one of your advises and acting on it already.
It's unfortunate that transactions from this side are scrutinised like this. I'm trying to get someone to help with the transaction. The booking has been voided.

Thanks again for your help.

Akannitommy:
Hi,

I would suggest you cancel the booking and ask your sponsor to transfer funds into your account. Otherwise tell your sponsor to book through a local agent if they won't be able to transfer funds to you. Once you get the funds, pay for the ticket by yourself. Unfortunately, the low monthly limit on card amount payment would be a problem here. So think about alternatives.

However, if all these are not possible, you may get your sponsor's contact details, colour photo ID printed along with image of the bank card. This is a long shot and last resort but know that it could backfire too. If your sponsor has the same last name as you the fight and risk may be worth it but not guaranteed.

This is not the first time am hearing about this or experiencing something related and it boils down to the reputation our dear countrymen have built that now rubs off on every compatriots. I bought ticket using a prepaid $ card for my friend's family a couple of years back on their way to join him in NZ. I had to hand over the card to the wife to take along because we bought the ticket online directly through an international travel agency. Unsurprisingly, the card was requested right from MMA before they could board. Imagine if we didn't think about it and plan appropriately.

Also, I couldn't pay for my quarantine housing from Nigeria but had to get my brother do it from the US because payments from and to Nigeria were not permitted in www.transferwise.com however, I informed them in advance and they approved it because we have same last names.

So it is not impossible even as it is but you need to make efforts to guarantee there won't a problem because of the card midway.

Thanks a lot for your swift response. I tweeted them and they said I couldn't go ahead with the booking as I needed to come along with the card. They have voided the booking already. They said it's a policy ish. Maybe because of where it originated from.
I'm trying to get someone from there to help with it.
Many thanks again

Chocs:
Hello teminhi,

You should give them a call. Load enough airtime because you might have to wait for long before you get connected.

Air Canada Reservations

Tel 1-514-393-3333 - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (long distance charges may apply)

All the best

Seniors,

I'm having a booking challenge with aircanada from Toronto to my destination. After booking successfully, I got a mail from them that I have to present the card I used for the booking with a valid ID before I'll be allowed to board. My sponsor did the booking and there's no way I can go with her card. Has anyone experienced this before? How do I go about this? Card has been debited already. I'll really appreciate your quick response.

TRU

NairaLuck:
Which school?

Photocopy of my Datapage

Mmesomamichael:
Wetin u take show UPS man as collection slip?

6th of Nov

Sleekigboguy:
Sorry when did you submit your passport??

Finally, my passport in the palms of my hands!!!

See devil at work... Dispatch arrives, mistake made on the phone number written on the package, ...44 instead of...94. Dispatch calls number and that one says he doesn't have any business with UPS. Mogbe!!! In fact, dispatch already updated tracking site as 'no one to receive package' something like that.
Fortunately, someone saw dispatch rider as he was about leaving and ask which address he was looking for and gave him the correct number (my angel). Long story short, Nigerian passport hasn't been so beautiful as it is to me right now.

Thanks to everyone who has been of help here. I found this thread after submitting my application but this platform taught me everything I know about the process after submission. Frank, justwise etc God bless you all.
To everyone looking forward to a day like this, heaven will open up to you and your joy will rain down on you heavily.

Oya make I go pack my load finish, I hear the cold no be here for Kamloops right now.

TRU

NairaLuck:
Which school?

Hi Dora14,
Apologies for the very late response.
Intend leaving on Jan 8th.
Being sorted by Idah (ISA)
Yes we can exchange contact but how. Sent you a mail. Kindly check.
Thanks

Dora14:
Please when do you intend going?
Have you sorted accommodation?
Can we exchange contact
Thanks

No, TRU

DCNM:
USASK??

Very early in January. Resumption for winter has been moved to Jan 11th so I plan leaving the Friday before.

Dora14:
When are you leaving

Nice. Same with me

Dora14:
Thompson Rivers

Dora14:
Good evening all, please is there anyone going to TRU

Moi

Finally it has landed. Got BVL yesterday but didn't say anything about it as I didn't want to jinx it. Today, PPR arrived.

First I want to thank everyone contributing on this platform. This platform is a national treasure, changing lives for good.

I became serious about my dreams of 'abroading' late last year. I have been trying schools but this time, I felt I should put all in. With little consultation I applied and got admitted to TRU. They reached out to me and referred me to their representative in Nigeria. People of God, as I speak to you, today is the first day I will be opening and seeing my cic account since August 1 when my application was submitted. The representative requested for the required documents and did all the filling. Not a penny was collected. The only thing they were clear about was the need for me to write killer SOP which I did.

It wouldn't make sense to bore you with long stories...

Documents submitted

Statement with a balance of 160k only.
Sponsor's SOA of 30kCAD and 8k USD
First term Tuition payment
Pensions statement 13m
SOP
LOA
Birth certificate
Degree certificate
Family form
Transcript
Work ID
No study leave letter
Work References
Marriage certificate
Payslip.
Sponsor's travel history
Letter of introduction from sponsor's employer
Letter of introduction from my employer

I think that was about it.

My application was submitted before I stumbled upon this tread. I saw a lot of things people are advised to add to to their application here and was scared for mine. Long story short, passport has been sent today too. Virgin passport and first time applicant.

God will bless everyone who has remained helpful here. It's really been a pleasure. Keep hope alive. Thank you all.

Tracy2020:
Is it Thompson Rivers University?

Yes

Onweke:
August 2020 is really a month you will never forget in your life. 7 days blessings. God's ordained number. Seven is the number of completion/perfection. God has perfected all that concerns you. Remember to honour God.
CONGRATULATIONS

Amen. God is really involved. Thanks for the prayers

princejunaid:
too fast, congratulations. pls did you apply by urself or u use an agent.

Thanks.
When the admission came through, school reached out to me to meet with their rep in Nigeria to handle my SP application at no cost. They have been handling everything though I still wrote my SOP ( with their guidance) and I provided other supporting documents as required by them most of which are the same with what has been shared here.

fratermathy:
What program and school did you apply to?

Masters in Enviromental Economics and Management at TRU

Fgmp12:
Congratulations. Mehn that was FAST!

Thanks

bisolaemilia:
Wow its honestly so confusing..Meanwhile some people who applied in March, June, July haven't been responded to..Congratulations �

Thanks