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Please who knows the reason why a passport is stuck at UP for weeks. I had same capturing date with my daughter but she captured two days before me because I have NIN issue. My passport is ready for collection but they said my daughter’s own is UP, since two weeks ago. They still said same thing today. It appears they want to frustrate us DYIers.
Who knows what UP means I beg? It’s Alausa office

Yes, the oga that was making things work in Alausa has been moved to Ikoyi that is why Ikoyi is better now.

It is upright people that make policy work, not the physical location.

pufframmy:
wow so Ikoyi is the Key now better than ALausa

GraciousWords:
POF and Dollar

I found this old quote from Blackbuddy. It explains what Cochtrane has been trying to say very simply. I hope people read and understand it. It was written 5 years ago in 2017 and is still relevant today. Of course, people are free to disagree with this view Especially those who believe that the POF is assessed based on the "official" exchange rate on your AOR date. Even if IRCC assess POF at AOR using the official rate on that day......it's about more than the Canadian dollar equivalent at AOR, it's about the real value of the money to you when you begin to spend it on landing.......Naira is not what you'll spend in Canada. And unless you get a job before you land, it's likely you will begin spending your POF from the airport.

Let's even assume 708 is inflated and unrealistic, anyone who bought 4 weeks ago at 606 would still be making a loss compared to if they had bought that same amount at 406 2 years ago, when they started saving the POF.....even if it was only $1,000.

It's very very very difficult to save in foreign currency, but in my view....most prudent thing POF wise. Passing POF eligibility with IRCC is one thing......the value of that POF to you is quite another. The best way to merge those two objectives is to.....#BuyDollar

https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/728#59148316

<sup>CIC is interested in the POF as dollars but you are allowed to hold the equivalent as Naira, pounds, rupees, cedis, etc.

So you are expected to have the dollar equivalent till conclusion of the application review process. If on Monday your POF is say, 4m naira and equal to $20,000.00 which is the expected POF for a family of 4 (this is just an example please), if exchange rate fluctuates and on Friday, your 4m is no longer equal to $20,000.00 but is now equal to $18,000.00, can you say have the complete POF? Of course not, because you no longer have the equivalent of $20,000.00. I am not out to scare you please but just to clarify the expectation, hence I illustrated with the example of the 2014 FSW PR set so you monitor the exchange rate and increase your POF accordingly or just get the complete dollars and keep so that if naira goes up or down, you're not concerned as your $20k remains complete. This thinking keeps you ready incase you receive request for updated POF which is for the VO to see if your POF is still up to the dollar equivalent. Remember, the currency used to measure the POF is Canadian dollars not naira so please ensure your Naira POF is equal to the dollars expected for your family size at all times.

Hope you understand now.</sup>

This makes sense o.

But all is same goal.

My own take, those who can afford to buy black market for complete $ POF are right. Those who can only gather naira to make up POF at official rate are also right and should do so in peace and save by the side for fluctuations in case of official depreciation which can never ever be as bad as black market; after landing, even if you eventually change at aboki villa on departure and e no too boku you go still survive if you cut your coat according to your cloth; some people wey raise hands through new york no die nah, come say you be PR. It can take longer, or even shorter, could take you doing bridge jobs till you get your desired level but you will survive. Na to face front and focus on where you are going o, whatever the opportunity cost, you will smile when you reach your Canaan land.

Do what you can legally do and don't put yourself under any pressure at all.

Naija BP itself is too high oo, I can't kill myself...ish

Allegory:
Nawao. The way people are travelling with return ticket and no PTA these days is scary. The bank workers are not helping matters with their wuruwuru. They’re using the dollars to settle their own contacts. My dad was telling me how he deposited a thousand dollars in UBA last week and tried to get it back almost immediately, just to be told there was no dollar. They ended up giving him 850 after much drama.

This naija enh, a lot of people travelling with return ticket especially this summer holiday had plans of getting PTA and selling to aboki which will drive the volatility further. so all get as e be jare

This is really not a time to beat yourself. That is the reality of our country. It will be good to convert your money to dollar so you your fund does not keep losing value and source for alternatives to make it up to the correct amount for your family if possible. If you can’t get it, let’s hope IRCC keeps using official rate and you are good to go, when you get what you want, it won’t matter again. Try to keep your eyes on the goal as the end they say justifies the means. Cheers.

Nikyb:
I didn’t sleep well last night, probably my worst night ever and I’m not even over it yet.
My POF is in Naira because IRCC uses official rate which happened to be around N8.5m for a family of 4. If I change in the black market and put in dom account at the rate of 580 to $ then, it won’ t be enough to meet up the 25kplus CAD for family of 4 so I picked the easiest option (leave it in naira) since that is all we have.
Last night I heard $ is now 710, so that is how all my life savings is depreciating for my eye like that, and ITA has not come�. Still waiting for PNP to boost my score if possible since EE is still 500ish now. I’m sad but this japa is like my plan A. Yes I have a job here but I am tired!
I can’t even change the money again at 710 nah, my body is still shaking and I hope putting this out here will make me better

Please if someone convert the whole POF and put in dollar account as a bulk payment, how should this be explained to IRCC considering the six month statement required?

Nikyb:
I didn’t sleep well last night, probably my worst night ever and I’m not even over it yet.
My POF is in Naira because IRCC uses official rate which happened to be around N8.5m for a family of 4. If I change in the black market and put in dom account at the rate of 580 to $ then, it won’ t be enough to meet up the 25kplus CAD for family of 4 so I picked the easiest option (leave it in naira) since that is all we have.
Last night I heard $ is now 710, so that is how all my life savings is depreciating for my eye like that, and ITA has not come�. Still waiting for PNP to boost my score if possible since EE is still 500ish now. I’m sad but this japa is like my plan A. Yes I have a job here but I am tired!
I can’t even change the money again at 710 nah, my body is still shaking and I hope putting this out here will make me better

Allegory:
Just write whatever you want to explain in a word document and print, title should be letter of explanation in bold. Its no big deal but you can dm me for a sample of mine if you like

Email sent. Thank you

love2bees:
Hi, I sent you an email message so we can connect. Please I would like to explore the Writ of Mandamus as you have stated in your post. My application has been on since May 2019. ITA May 2019. In between I have done 3 medical test. I need details of the Attorney in Canada to file the Writ of Mandamus for me and also the cost involve.

Would be much grateful if you can take time out of your busy schedule to respond back to me.

There is also a Telegram group Mandamus IRCC. It seems Lev Abramovich is the admin. You can also search for it and join to learn more

GraciousWords:
I don get alert….GOD win!

Timeline

IELTS Jun 2018
TEF Oct 2019

Congratulations. God makes all things beautiful in His own time. May you find favour in the new land

Where can I get a sample of LOE for POF on the thread please? I want to put exchange rates with current date as advised. Please share with me if you have. Thank you

Hello All. Please I want to confirm if it is possible to capture before the date on the appointment slip. Under what circumstances can this be done?
My capturing date is in September but something came up and I have to travel in August. Please help with any info that will help me

Thank you all for your contributions and at this point, based on the strength I have been able to gather here, I am convinced there is light at the end of this very dark tunnel for me.
At what point do I need to add the unaccompanying child to my application? Do I need to amend the family info on my EE profile before ITA or after?

Thank you all again

miolad20:
And how do you know this? Please be calming down. I believe Winkky should make her decisions based on known facts, which is what IRCC/ visa officer would work with anyway. The DNA test is one very important way to put the matter to rest once and for all. I just hope they can get it done before ITA.

Please clarify if I need to edit the no of family members in my EE profile before ITA in the event that I want to add the child as unaccompanying. I mean under profile details.
Thank you

GraciousWords:
Your worry is valid. Pls carefully read what Dimple10 and Successhungry wrote.

https://www.nairaland.com/6829885/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled#107239722

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Dimple10:
Goodluck to you and yours

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successhungry:
Hi. Please,mention the child whilst filing your forms. The child is your spouse's and there's a section post ita where you and your spouse will list your family members(immediate) even if the child isnt coming with you.

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