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Oakville19:
I suggest you change it now since that is what you intend to use in the long run.

I still use my maiden name on my passport and I have never had any issue traveling with my kids, you can just hold their birth certificate in case any question is asked.

I'm post AOR and my wife used her Maiden name for the application. Should we do another passport and raise a CSE to change her name.. Or is it something that we can easily do when we get to Canny land

wasseynewest:
There will be bank stamp and signature on as many pages as you download sir/ma. I just did mine today and everything was intact. In fact, had I printed it from the bank, I would have been charged for about 69pages but it's only 35pages via the internet process. It is not stressful nor comparable to IELTS at all ok? Seek and ye shall find.

That's really nice.. I didn't know it was possible. Good luck bro. May God bless the works of our hand

jelmusboy:
Thank you for this. Was your upgrade ordered on or before August 3rd?

I ordered my upgrade on the 4th December 2018

jelmusboy:
Merry Christmas people

Just a quick one. Do I need to submit WAEC/NECO result if I want to upgrade my ECA report to Course-by-Course evaluation for licensure purpose?
When I tried starting the upgrade application, I got a prompt that I will need to start a new application.

NB: My ECA was completed June 2017

I recently upgraded my ECA to course by course evaluation for professional license purpose and I didn't submit WAEC/NECO. Infact my evaluation is scheduled to be completed on the 27th December

wasseynewest:
GOOD(XMAS) News! If you are having your P.O.F account with GTB, then you don't need them to print that long list of your six(6) months Statement of Account for you anymore.
That way, you are completely relieved from the stress of having to scan again just like me! The only document you require from them now is your Reference Letter.

Private chat me if you need the info.......

There won't be bank stamp in the statement of account printed online. For me I to sleep with my two eyes closed. Hence I'll rather take the extra stress by going to the bank for a stamped statement of account. Besides, that stress is noting compared to writing IELTS.

Concate:
Hello seniors in the house. Please I have a question concerning my credential evaluation with WES. I completed evaluation of my first degree and ACCA certificate in February 2018. At this time, my final secondary school result was not required.

I completed my MBA this December and I intend to evaluate with WES but I was required to send my NECO transcript. My question is;

Can I use other evaluating body to evaluate my MBA or must it be WES because I used WES for my other certificates?

I'm asking because I'm trying to avoid the stress and cost of going to NECO to lobby for my transcript to be sent to WES.

I will appreciate your kind and prompt response.

Thanks.

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You may not need to send your SSCE in my opinion and based on my personal experience with WES. Read my reply to similar question in the last two page. Though I'm no expert in WES.

shege45:
@Ramj pls how do i get a whatsapp link for december aor

December AOR WhatsApp group.

https://chat(.)whatsapp(.)com/FlaZupInArOGlkbtjhtseU.

Please remove the bracket.

babs4090:
Good day Fam!

Please I have a question as regards ECA via WES.

For someone who has already evaluated his degree certificate before the introduction of WAEC.

Will I still have to verify my WAEC result by the time I’m done with Masters and ready to evaluate it?

Are you doing your masters in a Nigerian school?
My own personal experience, I did my ECA before introduction of NECO/ WAEC. And I submitted another application for course by course evaluation early this month. Though it initially appeared on my profile to send SSCE results, I didn't submit it. And my application have been processed without the SSCE.

My advice, using the same profile, apply for your masters ECA wait until WES specifically request for SSCE..

Hello good people of NL,

Do people pay for Biometrics. I just want save for that before I spend all my cash this holiday period .
As I will most likely be invited for Biometrics in January.

Thanks..
uchiha Sasuke

Anyi3:
Thanks.

Last question, do you know if I can just walk in or do I have to book an appointment?

I called the number today, it didn't ring.

When I did my medicals, I called to book an appointment. However some seniors here have suggested that walk in also works. So I will suggest, you try that option...

joo2018:
I don't know about IRCC checking with your bank. There was a debate about that in Thread 4.

However, you may given an ADR to re-submit your POF within 7 days and the transactions may be scrutinized. You can spend, but try to keep to within the limit as much as possible or spend and refund as soon as possible.

I never thought about the possibility of ADR. I will just stay on the side of caution. There's too much at stake.
Thanks for the feedback

Anyi3:
Hello house,

I only know of qlife and children's practice for medical.
I called qlife and they said till March while children's practice said they no longer do it for Canada.

Any help on how I can do my medical in January at the latest please?

Use IOM. IOM is more expensive though..

iamkunski:
I am sure some people have done it and gotten PPR. If whatsoever you’re withdrawing still leaves your POF within the allowable threshold, fine. However, if you are like me, and you want to sleep with your eyes closed, better leave the money untouched. I know there’s a random check on accounts, what if that random ball falls into your court?

Thanks for the feedback.

Hello good people of NL.

I'm post AOR... And I used my statement of account and standard bank reference letter as my POF, which clearly shows my income.

Question is can I withdraw some part of the money?
Do IRCC check bank account during background checks? Has anyone ever withdrawn money used for POF after AOR and successfully got PR.

Your response will be greatly appreciated.

wasseynewest:
Hurray!!!!! ITA is here!!!! CRS finally drops to 439!!!! Congrats to many of us!!!!

Congratulations brother. God is indeed faithful

Congrats dear. Indeed it has ended in praise. God bless your new home.

Oakville19:
Thanks be to God its PPR

Family of 4

Decision to travel was in April 2018, had checked a couple of years ago but lawyers were not eligible. After hearing that a lawyer friend had done it and gotten it, decided to look into it.

I was meant to be the primary aphplicant, hubby and I both have masters, but I have a sibling who is a Canadian citizen so we felt showing the relationship will be easier, found out later that it made no difference.

IELTS: We decided to write separately thankfully.

My first Attempt June 2nd, 2018 LRWS 8.5 9 6.5 8 (was not on this forum yet so only looked at Jay videos night before the exam) booked July 7th immediately and ordered for remark which came back unchanged.

Hubby first Attempt June 30th, 2018, really focused on writing LRWS 9 9 7 8.5

My 2nd Attempt: LRWS 9 8.5 6 8.5 Hubbys result had not come back so I had to give it my all, unfortunately center was disorganized we did not start till 11am and started with writing because we had to wait for earphones from another center. I had studied the writing better and started with task 1 and had almost finished when I noticed I everyone was using the red sheet whilst I was using the black one. Well, it seemed awon aye ti tele mi de exam hall (my village people were present). I asked for a new sheet and the invigilator blatantly refused said I should erase it, this delayed me, and I was barely able to finish task 2 talk less of reading through.
Hubby result came out a week before mine and once it was out, we decided he will be the PA.

ECA: Hubby July 27 Me: August 3 submitted application on May 1st, 2018, also did not know we could do only masters, so we did our 1st degree and even law school (covers face).

*Entered the pool August 3, 2018 (CRS 464)
*ITA August 8, 2018
*AOR August 20, 2018
*RPRF Upfront
*MEP Sept 15
*Biometrics Sept 19
VO: No idea
Ghost Update: October 16 (Suspect it may have been Background processing commencing because application was IP2 from the onset.
*ADR: Nov 17 Details of Government Employment for Hubby (Had put a stint with a government agency in his personal history), it currently still read reviewing additional document provided.
* Ghost Update: December 14.
*Extensive travel history between us with several to Canada
****PPR: Dec 18

POF

Funds were being saved in my account as I was supposed to be the primary applicant, we were a bit confused when that changed but we decided to write a LOE stating that hubby had access to the money in my account for the application. Provided bank letter for both of us.

EMPLOYMENT

Letters from present and past employers with the same NOC for all jobs. I was a JJC so I put my work experience pre ITA but was able to easily get references.

SIBLING POINT

My sibling birth certificate did not have our parents name, but I provided it, my own birth certificate, her data page and utility bill. I wrote a LOE stating that her birth certificate did not have our parents name but that they could confirm the name from the records they had of her. I guess this would not have been an issue because I had obtained visas on her invitation before.

The wait is crazy, I always thought once I submit I will just focus on other things, but alas I became obsessed checking on any progress.

Thanks to everyone on this forum for all the help and resources, newbies please read page 1 it cannot be over emphasized.

prost80:
I sent in my b.tech and m.eng(from romania) but not mine ssce...I am going to send for course by course evaluation will I still need ssce to be sent

I seriously doubt that. The SSCE verification is for mostly Nigerian schools. I stand to be corrected though

My online family. Just had an experience with WES and I thought I should share, maybe someone will benefit from it.

So my ECA was completed in March, 2018. Then there was no requirement for WAEC/NECO evaluation. But I still sent my SSCE certificates together with my UK masters and Nigeria BSc.

Fast-forward to December 2018. I applied for course by course evaluation for professional registration. After I submitted my application, the automatic document requirements list appeared that I should send my SSCE certificates and scratch card for verification.

I've not sent the documents because of my schedule. Surprisingly, WES sent an email that all my documents is now complete. The my evaluation will be completed this month.

I'm just excited that I don't need to spend another cash sending SSCE scratch card..

In all, IT WILL END IN PRAISE.

Saintee2009:
Thanks for your response..
To be candid, I've read more than enough and have structured a plan I think is fair enough.
I am in a regulated NOC (Civil Engineering to be precise) and I'm still trying to avoid WES even though I'm sure they're the one responsible for APEGA. I don't want anything that would delay by the time I am ready to fire on. ICES is on the card though I know its WES I need.

About the modifying.. I understand perfectly well going through the single routine but this was a decision made by the two of us since getting married would also bring the required scores for ITA going by the current trends of 445-449.
More so, she would love to acquire her passport once and for all in my name.

She would definitely use ICES for her ECA by the time she's done with her masters in Unilag (currently done with final exams, project submitted... ASUU) delaying the conclusion part.

I would also like to ask this question... How soon after final project defense would transcript and probably statement of result can be ready to start ECA process? Unilag is the school.

The choice is yours my brother. You can wait till next year, but be aware that things might change next year and the CRS score may sky rocket.. You never know.. You don't know when ASUU will call of this strike and assuming ASUU calls off the strike today.. It will take at least 2- 3 months before she will conclude her masters. Add 2- 3 months for ECA. You are looking at going into the pool in July - August.

Whereas if you apply now, both of you may get PR before August..

My wife is still using her maiden name and we plan to change her name when we get to Canny land.

Having said that, the final decision is yours.. Good luck brother.. In all it will end in praise..

brainy4oli:
I have been hearing this advice a lot, about applying before marrying to get PPR for both spouses, obviating the need for ECA, IELTS. If this is completely true, it saves a whole lot.
But I want someone who has done this and got PPR for his or her dependent spouse to confirm if the Visas issued to both of them were exactly the same (Permanent Residency Visas). One thing is getting PPR for both spouses, but another thing is what visas were stamped in their both passports.

Someone please educate us o, before people enter one chance, and at the end of the day their partners are given something like a 'Visiting Visa/Spousal Visa or something like that, pending when the partner can apply themself as Primary applicant (don't forget that in that CRS tool, there is a place where they ask if your spouse is a Canadian Permanent Resident or a Canadian citizen).

The reason I am asking is that, if it is not the same 'Permanent Residency Visa' that is given to the dependent spouse at the end of the day (of course we know the benefits of being a PR as opposed to other visas), then it is better for a dependent fiance(é) to do all the necessary ECA and IELTS and marry the Principal applicant before the latter applies.

Am I making sense?

If I were you, I will apply as single as advised.. And still ask fiancee to do ECA and IELTS if possible. So if needed in the future it will be handy..

wasseynewest:
Well, what the writer earlier said was that it is easy to contact your HR directly from that letter head than ur line manager, especiallly when they are not fully convinced. And i believe we both agree your HR will definitely deny knowledge in such situation. Hence d reason to rather have it on a plain paper notarized, with his details and ID card attached. The essence of this is just to avoid unnecessary delay in ones application. Better to just play it safe u know.

Thanks for the feedback. I submitted my application before knowing about this thread. My AOR is early December. What would you advise in this case.

I also submitted a LOE for a change of NOC post ITA.
I added the LOE, Line manager reference on Company letter head, and pay slip for each year I've worked.. About 4 years..

Don't know If I should be worried. Only God knows how much I want my golden PPR email..

wasseynewest:
Like u know exactly what I did richness. My company just don't give out reference letters in this our case,
they only give what they called "embassy introduction letter" for holidays. Had to get it from my Line Mgr and bombarded it with all you listed.

My HR issued the normal embassy introduction letter. So I met my line manager to give me a proper reference letter using the company letter head. I'm a bit worried now seeing all this post.
The question is, will CIC contact the line manager directly for verification or they will contact HR.

I

I prepared with e2langauge by Jay free YouTube videos

Daybour1:
4th Attempt on IELTS with BC: LRSW - 8.5,9,8,6.5

Applied for remark of my writing and came back unchanged yesterday... I'm literally exhausted. ECA had been completed since August and could not wait to dive into the pool this year.

Can anyone please assist with writing tips that are sure to work anytime anyday?

Tired

These is now my favorite thread. Although I found out about this thread after AOR. Informations in this thread would have answered most of my questions post ITA. The contributions from seniors are too valuable.

Started this journey, in 2017. Wrote 1st IELTS in December 2017, L,R,S,W - 7, 8.5,6.5,6.5.

2nd IELTS in July 2018. L,R,S,W - 8, 7, 7,6.
Wife score L,R,S,W - 8.5, 6, 7.5, 6.5

3rd IELTS in September 2018. L,R,S,W - 9,8,7,7.

My wife wrote her IE

The tips to passing IELTS is not to understand estimates it. Don't think because I have masters and PhD I can easily pass it. It is a battle that you have to prepare for.. Looool.

My tips for passing IELTS.

Reading Tips
The first answer to the first question is mostly found in the first paragraph. The answer to the second question follows. You don't need to read all essay paragraphs every time looking for answers. Eg. Once you know the first answer.. You don't need to read that portion of the paragraph looking for answers to subsequent questions

Listening Tips.

For listening test.. I understand, they mark you wrong if you don't capitalize Proper noun. To be on the safe side. It's adversable to capitalize all your answers. That's exactly what I did and got a 9.
With constant practice.

Writing and Speaking Test..

I'll strongly recommend e2language free youtube video by Jay. Excellent videos. Like one senior posted. Don't use different material. Stick to one as most of them don't agree on methods.

Started ECA in October 2017. Finally got it in March 2018. No thanks to my University. It took them forever to verify the results.

Finally got ITA on 15th October with a CRS score of 447. I'm the PA since I have MSc.

AOR in December.

That's my canny journey so far. In all.. IT WILL END IN PRAISE.