₦airaland Forum

magnificientzaz:
Hello e-family,
Just for those of us still at the ECA stage... i applied for my transcript online since 3rd of December 2018 but etx-ng didn't do anything after i paid them. Had to get help from someone in school (uniben) to help fast track it. Just within a week, transcript is on it's way to canada now. I can imagine how happy I will be when i get ITA, PR if I'm this happy for my transcript.
My advise is to apply for your transcript manually.
Slowly but surely.
It will end in praise!!!

Etx is one chance. Even if they manage to get your transcript, you'll still be on your own for verification.
Folks should only use etx if it's compulsory with their schools.

Majesticniyi:
Officially a member of this thread now....COPR gotten today. A big shout out to those who have helped made this possible, both in direct replies to me, answers to other people's queries and voluntary dropping of vital Info. God bless you all real good....





On another note, Calgary peeps....Una well done oh. Biko, how una dey rent house? I need somewhere downtown....anyone that can help with any agent's contact should please indicate. Those agents on rentfaster no gree pick my calls

Consider getting a virtual Canadian phone number. Dingtone and co.

tydearie:
Let Somebody shout Halleluyah……Onise Iyanu has done it again.
I had a mail alert on my phone since morning but didn't check it because of disappointment. It was sent since 5.09am and refused to open.
I got to work and I checked, It was the GOLDEN MAIL.

Lolz at emboldened. Congratulations!

Congrats Fizzile!!! Shebi last last the wait was worth it?

And congrats ruicosta2000

@gsade congrats and thanks for detailed PPR gist.

samisj4real:
Thanks for your response, I've followed it but I'm not understanding anything. Please you could be of help by explaining to me.

The thing is i don't know anyone living there already.

I just want to go there & start a life over there on my own. Like I want to know how much i need to have in processing everything & after the processing with money being spent. Will i be able to laugh at last?

You read page one and did not understand it? First time I'm hearing such.

Could you please try again? Like just try reading it a second time

Gentile700:
Thanks for the answers guys




I just want to find out if i can register for courses and exams in the evening or night time?

portal is operational 24/7

manlikegb:
@raphrulz, similar to my opinion. I know we are all anticipating and putting our faith to test(It will happen by God's grace) but booking a space and not using it, in my opinion, is as good as spamming the thread and making the pages to pile up fast.

Then I'm also thinking, if I book a space on page 1 and then the thread is on Pg 200 when my PPR testimony arrives, even if I go back to that page 1 to edit and update my full PPR journey there, I want to believe most people won't get to read and learn from my PPR gist because its the original date and Page 1 that the space was booked that would still be showing and not the present date and page 200 that both old and new members will get to read and learn from in real time.

Maybe I'm not making sense but I'm finding it hard to understand why the booking of space is really necessary. I stand to be corrected pls.

It will end in praise for us all.

Lolz let's just chill. Booking of space is mostly done for fun. Similar to the nairaland FTC spirit. Whether we like it or not it's cool to feature on the first pages of this sooo popular thread... Even people having nothing to do with EE process sha struggle to book that space.

Also some people want to make their prophetic declarations... I shall announce my PPR on this thread, etc.

slydog:
Lol, not so easy. I wrote my first ielts this Month, still expecting the results, but I know I didn't do well in the speaking section. I will also not mind requesting for remark if its below 7
When I use 6.5 on speaking to calculate my crs at 31 years, I often get 439, but if use the same 6.5 @ 30years I get 442
Thats why I'm thinking once the result is out and eca done I will jump into the pool while deciding on what next to do

It's quite difficult to get below 7 in speaking. Speaking is the easiest section for Nigerians. Na the English we dey speak everyday and we are naturally favored accent-wise.
In my experience on this thread people who generally come out of ielts speaking hall thinking they didn't do well always score 8 or 8.5 lol.

That writing you are confident about, you should be more worried about it.

Zutlin:
Please is there anyone who has a space to give out at either Qlife or IOM for this week?
I have been given PPR and Remeds. My PPR is for 15 days but I only have 10 days left. I've tried but can't seem to get a near date.

Alternatively, does anyone know a staff in either hospitals that can help?

The medicals is for just me.

I know I can ask for extension on my passport submission but I don't want to. After 9 months in the clutches of AVO plus an interview, God finally released me.

Congratulations!

Pls contact the hospital and explain... I believe they will prioritise your appointment.

And congrats to you @jolajemz

Congrats @arcugo. Oya, bring on the full gist!

johnnybravo1990:
I just got to IOM. I used along option, with 15 mins trekking. It cost me 200 naira in 2 transits. Thanks for your advices.

I see say you be person wey sabi! Thumbs up!

@ifeoma77 can you imagine? Someborry just come from outside and disgrace us laik dis. ₦200 from Apo to Banex. Come and see us o, we've become too buttirised. Taxify shildren.

Ifeoma77:
your directions - better than Google map!
Twale

The kainoftin I like to hear.

drcynthia:
....speedy PPR IJN....AMEN

Thanks dear. May all our dreams come true.

Kmgb1:
this is the thread we will mark your scripts. Amen
and maybe me...lol

Let's go there. Plus you join.

Ifeoma77:
@johnnybravo1990
If you're with family, just take drop/taxify/Uber. It won't cost more than #800 and will be cheaper than all the along you'll enter.
Even if you're alone, using keke and along will cost like #500 to get to Wuse II from Apo. If you're a wicked skillful pricer, you can get a drop to take you there with like #600.

I had fun drawing up all the along options
It took me so long to understand Abuja transit, can't resist showing off my knowledge of the along system

Welcome to part 7.

johnnybravo1990:
Thanks bro.

Post has been fine tuned.

johnnybravo1990:
I just touched down Abuja for medicals. Please where is the exact address for IOM Abuja and how to get there? I'll be leaving from Apo. Thanks.

If you have funds, use uber or taxify. ₦800-1200?If you've never ever used taxify PM me and I'll send you a code so that your first ride will be free.

Otherwise
Route 1
take along vehicle from apo to area 1. Any vehicle at all. Can be keke or taxi. ₦50-150
From area 1 enter along to wuse market (taxi). ₦100-150
From wuse market take drop to IOM, No. 4 Buchanan Cres, Wuse 11, Abuja. Just tell the cab Buchanan Crescent after Banex. ₦300-500

Or from Wuse Market take along (taxi) to Banex. Then use Google maps to trek to IOM. N100-150

Route 2
From apo ask if there's direct vehicle to wuse market and take this option. Then continue as described above.

topacs:
On the crs tool, the last part which ask if you have a blood relation in canada, since he has a cousin in Manitoba (Canada) He can claim 15 point towards express entry with that adding to his supposed 429..

Still incorrect. Don't even know where to start addressing correction from, the entire premise is so faulty.

Amen @claire40!
Well done Joo2018. We appreciate your effort.

Timeline
Family of 3, Ottawa VO
IELTS – 24/04/2018
ECA – 24/04/2018
ITA (CRS 454) – 24/04/2018
AOR – 30/06/2018
IP1 & ADR – 17/07/2018
Response to ADR – 23/07/2018
MEP – 27/07/2018
IP2 – 29/10/2018
PPR – 26/02/2019

Some FAQs / references

This particular post is my souvenir of all the good times 'we' had on this thread. Here

I cannot read page one, can someone recommend an agent?

My score is above the Cut-off. Why haven't I received ITA? Your ITA will come within 24 hours

Others who wrote same date with me have seen their ielts result. Why can't I access mine? Results are uploaded in batches. Usually yours will be available within 24 hours. In some rare cases it takes longer. This is part of the fine print and was explained to you on the day you took the exam

Does ices now require waec/neco? No

I don't have a credit card, how do I pay for WES or ICES or CES or IQAS ? You can pay with your regular Nigerian card if your bank allows international card payments.

Does ICES accept statement of result? Possibly, if it is sent by your institution.

Does WES accept statement of result? Usually, yes

How do I follow up with ielts remark? pray to whoever or whatever you believe in. Then follow up with international office to be sure your exam actually leaves Nigeria for the remark. To contact: BC

Should I ask evaluating body to send IRCC a copy of my ECA report?

Responding to PPR when there's been no change in family composition

How to view my application details post-AOR

This person added spouse in the middle of application and was invited for interview at Accra

This person added a baby towards end of application

What am I submitting at PPR?

WES evaluates this certificate positively. More info here and here

Steps to register with ICES

Some ideas for learning French and a recommended institute

Email addresses of visa offices: accra

How do I go about waec verification?

I've changed my name after marriage. What name should I use for my WES/ICES/IQAS/ECA? Use the name on your international passport.

Steps to register for ielts with MOD IDP

topacs:
[s]With a cousin in Manitoba that's additional 15 points totaling around 439 to 444 then you be perfectly safe.[/s]

Manitoba points count for points for Manitoba provincial nominations and not CRS points.

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raphrulz:
Lord God of host!!!

almost 5 months post AOR!!

Able God!! Shower your blessings PPR.... I want this PPR!!


On the other hand, @Justwise I nominate Joo and Ifeoma77... to lead the next thread. But i think we should be patient a bit before the new thread starts!

God bless!!

Don't worry your PPR is on its way. Just volunteer to help with the PPR portion of part 7.

justwise:
@All

Its time for part 7 and i want you people to nominate a frequent contributor here to start part 7


Thank you

Ifeoma and Joo

Tiredofnaija444:
Would there be any red flag if an applicant get married post ITA but having a child together out of wedlock ?,because I'm afraid that ircc might be suspicious that since i had a baby why wait till post ITA before getting married...please help

As at last year answer to this question would have been a hefty no, they won't be suspicious. But of recent we've been hearing that mid-process mariages are getting increased scrutiny by IRCC.

I would say you shouldn't bother yourself too much, take one day at a time. So long as you don't have fraudulent intentions you shouldn't be afraid of suspicion. Suspicion will only lead to delay but delay is not denial.

But just as an aside (pls don't be offended at the unsolicited advise): Life is not easy as a single mother. But it's definitely easier to be a single mother than to be married to the wrong person.

DonTee07:
Nne, don't laugh me nah. epp a fella.

Actually you got me big time. I was like, but this moniker is familiar nah. What's happening? Then u was like... Maybe I know moniker from another thread? Then I was like... Gerrarahere man, dude just be pulling pranks.

@newmum1605, I see your landing gist. Well done, welcome, and may the land be green for you and yours regardless of season (refer to pic).

Congrats to all recent PPR clinchers. May your joy always be complete!

ajasa4link:
Alright bro. Thanks, I will take today and do that. But what if the cost? I that included in the page 1 too?

It's actually there but below's an updated version:

IELTS= currently N68,000 (mod/ielts), 75k (BC)

ECA= depends on the body; WES, ICES and IQAS charge between CAD 215 to 400 CAD. Transcript and courier cost depends on your school. If using wes with Nigerian degree budget ₦22,500 for waec verification, also budget to pay your institution extra for verification of your degree.

Medicals=depends on the clinic; QLife (Lagos) charges are listed here, IOM Abuja & Lagos charges N40,200? for adults.

PCC= Lagos starting from ₦3,500. Abuja ₦10,000 flat.

Visa fees=CAD 1040 for each adult; CAD 150 for children

Proof of Fund= depends on family. Refer to page one / IRCC webpage (link on page one)

Cost of sending passport following approval = check VFS website

Flight ticket= depends on the airline. Egypt is cheapest followed by Ethiopian.

Tiredofnaija444:
Thanks please can i send you a pm?

Just ask your questions here there are many people waiting to provide correct answers.
If you send me PM and I give you wrong info nko?

ajasa4link:
Good day guys.

I have not really taken the traveling option seriously till now. So today I met a bros by sheer luck. We got talking and he gisted me about how he used to work in an insurance company here in Naija before he relocated to CA. He advised I follow the relocation route and move ASAP. He told me a lot about their standard of living and all.

He hinted me about exams I need to take over there which I will take less than 2 months on getting there and I would get decent jobs till I decide to go for any of their MBA's over there.

Note am a I hold a BSC in Insurance, am a chartered insurer and working on my Msc presently and almost. He advised I get my Masters and process the permanent residency since still below thirty.

Please house I will like to ask the following questions:

1. What process would I need to follow to get the permanent residency?

2. How long will it take me to process from the scratch to the point of getting visa?

3. What is the cost implication from the point of starting the process to the point of getting visa?

4. What Will it cost as per traveling expenses?

5. Do I need to have someone in CA to send me invite/ prepare the way for me before venturing traveling?

6. Will my 2.1 degree, CIIN certification and my masters when completed count for me in getting permanent residency and even getting a job over there?

7. I know I may be asking questions already answered several times, in that case can you please point out the link to responses to me?

Thank you

Start from page one of this thread. Read up and follow as many links as you can.