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Wow!! What an interesting read! Congratulations!! I can totally relate with your journey, as It is very similar to mine!
Thank God it ended in praise!!

Congratulations to all who received PPR, Ita and ed Ielts!

8months post AOR and still waiting (Accra VO), it will definitely end in praise ��

Kemzyebony:
It’s PPR / COPR ☺️����

Our 2 years Immigration story ( Long post Alert)

Ielts - Nov 11, 2017
Wes started - October 6, 2017
Wes completed - March 6, 2018
Entered pool - March 24
ITA - May 23, 2018
AOR - July 1st, 2018
Medicals ed & IP1 - July 17,2018
Ordered 1st Gcms notes - September 8th, never came till November 23rd
Informed CIC of marriage- September 11th,2018
Sent a reminder - September 20th, 2018
ADR request - September 20th, 2018, some-hours after sending reminder
Submitted ADR - September 29th,2018
Sent reminder - October 5th,2018
Spouse UCI updated - October 11th, 2018
Sent mail to Ralph - October 23rd, 2018
IP2 - Octobe

Hello house, a quick question for a friend who is also on this journey. ..

His previous employer (company) during his NYSC declined giving him a reference letter in Cic format. So he intends getting it from his direct supervisor and have it notarised. He also intends adding the supervisor's iID card and a letter of explanation ..... His question is would these suffice or can he add his acceptance letter?
No payslips cos he was paid in cash.... ..

Ur responses would be appreciated.

I think 2233 is good and the JD is OK as it is.
Technical - check
Production - check
Quality - check
Safety - check

Haysamo:
I'm considering 2233. There is possibility of getting another reference letter, should in case I need to do some 'editing' to perfectly match NOC 2233. I will be glad if you can help review the JD to align with the NOC

If adding the acceptance letter will provide peace of mind, he should add it.

If the supervisor is not authorized to use the company's letterhead, he should use a plain paper.

Doctorfitz:
Hello house, a quick question for a friend who is also on this journey. ..

His previous employer (company) during his NYSC declined giving him a reference letter in Cic format. So he intends getting it from his direct supervisor and have it notarised. He also intends adding the supervisor's iID card and a letter of explanation ..... His question is would these suffice or can he add his acceptance letter?
No payslips cos he was paid in cash.... ..

Ur responses would be appreciated.

joo2018:
Congratulations on the SOWP.

Interesting scenario.

No, you can't yet do you your biometrics in Canada.

Inland EE applicants are still exempt from biometrics as facilities are not yet available. If you had known, you could have landed before applying (check here and click 'exemptions').

Anyway, immediately you land, you should change your address. If you still get the biometrics requests, you should immediately call and find out if it can be waived, you can be allowed to take it at an inland refugee POE or you will need to travel out to do it.

If you have to travel, you can do it any other place in the world including the US.

Thank you bro.. I shall be updating on how it goes. Thanks once again

Kemzyebony:
It’s PPR / COPR ☺️����

Our 2 years Immigration story ( Long post Alert)

Ielts - Nov 11, 2017
Wes started - October 6, 2017
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Meanwhile our Accra Gang they throway prayer for us, our interview gang too, my May ITA group too, my siblings, my friends.... their prayers were answered o .....

Interview went amazingly well... lady was nice, hmm... let me rest, would continue later...


Cont’d


Back to the matter!!

So we got to the embassy, right on time, they collected all phone, all wristwatches, most things sha, but I still went in with my bag after they searched thoroughly, we dropped our documents with the receptionists and held on to some other ing docs. We could hear an interview going well, the lady ended up ing and was asked to either come the next day or submit her ports from Lagos. Kai we were happy for her o and gingered ....

At this time, just hubby and I were at the waiting room, we waited and waited o, they didn’t call us, I even dozed off small, finally after about 1hr 30mins of waiting... I was called, she apologized for the delay, such an amazing lady, she was nice as well... then the questions came o ( another story), highlight was that the interview was almost like a spousal sponsorship interview, i told her the truth, adding interesting information in between, she was just laughing, me sef laugh ...one thing was for sure I made sure all I said was the truth about our relationship, because hubby was next and our answers at least had to match small.....

The Verdict - Hubby’s turn, she asked almost the same things, it went well o.... then she asked hubby to call me, and then she told us the good news , that we ed , you need to see the way we jumped, then she said in that moment when I told you guys, I could see the love, mehn we beamed even more. She then asked when we were traveling, we said tonight, she said they can only stamp our ports and issue COPR tomorrow or we wait till we get back to lagos, hubby said when we get to lagos ..... sigh

Hmm, we sha told her thank you and left... I was happy and sad ( left to me , we go reschedule flight and collect our thing sharply next day), but hubby kept saying he had to go back, I cried and cried , kept wondering why he didn’t see the importance the way I did... hmmm... didn’t talk to him o... finally I couldn’t stand to see him feeling so bad, sha told him how I felt and we settled...

Off to lagos back, Shebi all is well that ends well, next day ppr mail entered, I was so freaking happy, called hubby straight, told my Accra and Interview gang, I sharply carry port say make I go submit. Got to hubby’s car o, na so stomach pain start again( at this time I knew village people were really trying , but I also knew Allah was stronger than them)... hubby rushed me to the emergency room in the hospital o, took drip, hubby stayed with me for a while... then I went back home as I was cleared...

Then I submitted the next day...


I know my story is very long, I even missed out some part , so that people won’t get bored and to conceal my identity

Now I pray for good health as we must get to our second country InshaAllah...

It ended in praise . Alhamdulillah!!!!!!!!!!!

Aww..may you both continue to grow in love. May Allah make your marriage a very happy one.

joo2018:
If adding the acceptance letter will provide peace of mind, he should add it.

If the supervisor is not authorized to use the company's letterhead, he should use a plain paper.

OK thanks boss, according to him d acceptance letter carries the company's letter head hence his dilemma

cmaamaa:


Hi. Mine is 7th March (Family of 2). What date are you looking for.

I don't mind an earlier date.

We are a family of 4 looking for a date before 27th of March. That’s the date we were given

hipstar2:


We are a family of 4 looking for a date before 27th of March. That’s the date we were given

If they can agree a swap can you take Monday 25th Feb I can't make it down to lag from PH because of this shift in election date
Family of 4 too

CONGRATULATIONS mbhs139!
Please I would really appreciate your assistance with some clarifications, to jelp me make an informed decision.
Please how long did your IELTS remark take?
Did you remark all sections or just Speaking and Writing?
What sections were increased?
Did you have an Express Entry profile while awaiting the Results of the EOR?
Thanks in advance!

mbhs139:
CoPR Letter, with port of Wife and 2 Children already lying in wait at the VFS, Lekki, since Wednesday, 20th Feb. 2019.

See no rush. Shall go and collect when I have the time.

Decision to Relocate: Sometimes in 2018
IELTS: Sept 2018. L7 R7.5 S8 (after a remark) W7.5, at the 4th attempt
ECA: WES. ed Sometimes in Oct. 2017
Received ECA sometimes in Apr. 2018.
ITA: Sometimes in Sept, I think Sept. 11th or so
CRS: 445
AOR: 11th Nov. 2019
ADR: 27th of Jan., 2019
PPR: 29th of Jan., 2019
CoPR: Wednesday, 21st Feb. 2019
Family of 4 (2 children and parents)
VO: Accra.

raphrulz:
THIS SPACE IS RESERVED FOR THOSE WHO GOT PPR IN THIS PART

Hobyno:

If they can agree a swap can you take Monday 25th Feb I can't make it down to lag from PH because of this shift in election date
Family of 4 too

Chai! See opportunity oh. Thanks a lot but my spouse isn’t available on Monday. I have another question though, do I need to go with my children’s international port or is it just for the primary applicant?

mikel88:
Good evening good people.. i will be leaving naija for Canada in 2weeks time my SOWP was approved after 9months of processing and I have already applied for our PR on 1st February but I yet to get update for Biometric. Please I want to know if it possible to do my Biometric in Canada in case I didn’t any update before leaving? Because i don’t understand how it works and can’t come back and biometric here o jesu o ni je.

If you submitted on 1st February, you are likely going to get the BIL next week.

ebixxx:
CONGRATULATIONS mbhs139!
Please I would really appreciate your assistance with some clarifications, to jelp me make an informed decision.
Please how long did your IELTS remark take?
Did you remark all sections or just Speaking and Writing?
What sections were increased?
Did you have an Express Entry profile while awaiting the Results of the EOR?
Thanks in advance!

Thank you bro.

In response to your questions,
Remark was only done in speaking and the result took like a month before it was ready, after which I had a 7.5 having score 6.5 initially. I don't understand what you mean by what section of the speaking test I applied for remark. I only applied for remark in the speaking test and that was all.

Yes, I had created my EE profile long before I sat for the first attempt of ielts, but didn't enter the pool until I got the required points for ITA. In other words, incase if that's what you want to know, you can create your profile right from the world go, provided you already have those documents you are claiming and not in anticipation. But for entering the EE pool, I would suggest you first of all ace the Ielts.

hipstar2:


Chai! See opportunity oh. Thanks a lot but my spouse isn’t available on Monday. I have another question though, do I need to go with my children’s international port or is it just for the primary applicant?

If you mean for the medical, you will have to go with the port of all dependants you included in your application, with two ports photographis each.

Thanks for your response. I'm grateful

joo2018:
I think 2233 is good and the JD is OK as it is.
Technical - check
Production - check
Quality - check
Safety - check

Please whats SOWP for d sake of JJC like me...

mikel88:
Good evening good people.. i will be leaving naija for Canada in 2weeks time my SOWP was approved after 9months of processing and I have already applied for our PR on 1st February but I yet to get update for Biometric. Please I want to know if it possible to do my Biometric in Canada in case I didn’t any update before leaving? Because i don’t understand how it works and can’t come back and biometric here o jesu o ni je.

...

Spousal Open Work Permit...
I believe the Author's spouse is currently schooling or working with a permit in Canada. You may google to get more information on it.

yemblaze:
Please whats SOWP for d sake of JJC like me...

I don't think it is a cause for alarm. The notarized reference letter + ID card provides a point of .

And since it is Medicine evaluated by MCC, there should be no issue about whether he can practice or not. What he needs is proof that he worked in that NOC and was paid.

Doctorfitz:


OK thanks boss, according to him d acceptance letter carries the company's letter head hence his dilemma

joo2018:
I don't think it is a cause for alarm. The notarized reference letter + ID card provides a point of .

And since it is Medicine evaluated by MCC, there should be no issue about whether he can practice or not. What he needs is proof that he worked in that NOC and was paid.

Gracias. I really appreciate ur responses.

So she can do the biometrics immediately. That will be the best case scenario.

cc: @mikel88

Ifeoma77:

If you submitted on 1st February, you are likely going to get the BIL next week.

hipstar2:


Chai! See opportunity oh. Thanks a lot but my spouse isn’t available on Monday. I have another question though, do I need to go with my children’s international port or is it just for the primary applicant?

I will suggest u go with the children's port too just to avoid plenty talk and abeg

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Topsmamen:
Honestly, it’s tough and yet, possible. Very possible. Quite a number of people have gotten jobs in Canada from Nigeria. In retrospect, i used to think it’s sheer luck for someone to be employed from Canada as employers would rather employ applicants who are already resident in Canada than employ foreigners, irrespective of your experience or expertise. Programs like the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) have somehow made it easier than it previously was, and are alternative areas to explore.

For the AIPP, there are lists of employers (in the Atlantic provinces such as New Brunswick and Noca Scotia) who opt in or are designated to take part in the program. The best course of action would be to look through each of them and apply (if you meet the requirements, of course). It’s possible bro, but not easy. I’ll say.

NL fam, I'm not feeling well at all. Waiting is so exasperating. Been so long. I'm just tired, everything feels like it's on hold. I'm just ranting. I just want my PPR for me and hubby. And to discover our file is in Accra I feel so heavy especially tonight... Phew.

Hobyno:

If they can agree a swap can you take Monday 25th Feb I can't make it down to lag from PH because of this shift in election date
Family of 4 too

Really?! Please. Na beg I dey. My port submission date is few days away and the date I'm being given is far. I need this. Please. I'll email you now.

Hobyno:

If they can agree a swap can you take Monday 25th Feb I can't make it down to lag from PH because of this shift in election date
Family of 4 too

I've tried sending you an email but it wasn't going. Please kindly reach me. I'll keep checking my inbox for your mail. Please I really need this. I can send you evidence of my PPR if you want. Help me abeg...AVO don too suffer me.

Kinda Long Post Alert from a silent reader

DECISION TO MIGRATE: All my life.

IELTS: May 2017- one attempt with British council.
ECA: April/June 2018 with WES

Entered Pool: July 17, 2018. CRS: 444.

ITA: July 25th, 2018

MEDICALS-August 31st at The Children's Practice, Ikoyi.

PROOF OF FUNDS(POF)
Used 100% gift deed from my mum. This was transferred to my savings and transfer document for that was Transfer receipt. I bought treasury bills with my funds. Documents submitted include:
>6-month bank statement showing inflow of cash.
>investment letter for treasury bills
>Bank reference letter in CIC format
>Letter of deed of gift notarized

PCC:
I applied for Nigeria and Ukraine PCC. Applied for Nigeria PCC at alagbon for 5k.

EMPLOYMENT: Include Reference letter in CIC format, PAYSLIPS, included my work ID.
LOE: I explained my proof of funds again.
I paid the application fees and RPRF at the point of submission.
AOR: September 22 2018
Biometrics: October 23rd 2018
ADR: NONE
The wait began… I blanked out negative comments on all forums and platforms, I stood on God’s promises that my PPR will come in due time. No response or movement after the biometric was completed.
On the 19th of February, I raised a web form to inquire about the progress of my application since nothing is reflecting on my , I got a response the following day to forward my queries to Accra office via mail. I decided not to. You can say I am one determined person, be mindful that the wait wasn’t easy, I found solace in confessing the word of God over and over and like always God came through for me. He will do the same for you because I have learnt that it’s not by whatever I did, I just found favor. You will too.


TIMELINE:

ITA: JULY 25, 2018
AOR: September 22, 2018.
MED ed/ BIL: October 20, 2018.
Biometrics submitted: October 23, 2018
NO ADR
NO GHOST UPDATE
PPR: Feb 22nd, 2019. Ready for Visa Mail at 2:41am (Dated February 21st, 2019). No message or change in my .
Single Applicant.

I appreciate everyone for the wealth of information shared on this platform and encouragement during the process and wishing everyone the best of God. Please don’t give up. It will surely end in praise

Yuyukoko:
NL fam, I'm not feeling well at all. Waiting is so exasperating. Been so long. I'm just tired, everything feels like it's on hold. I'm just ranting. I just want my PPR for me and hubby. And to discover our file is in Accra I feel so heavy especially tonight... Phew.

I can imagine what it’s like the wait is the most exhausting part of this journey. It will end in praise

adudu208:

Is a crs score of 475 ok?

I believe it is!Sure ITA!

Congratulations...... I'm so happy for you.

tolulopearl:
Kinda Long Post Alert from a silent reader

DECISION TO MIGRATE: All my life.

IELTS: May 2017- one attempt with British council.
ECA: April/June 2018 with WES

Entered Pool: July 17, 2018. CRS: 444.

ITA: July 25th, 2018

MEDICALS-August 31st at The Children's Practice, Ikoyi.

PROOF OF FUNDS(POF)
Used 100% gift deed from my mum. This was transferred to my savings and transfer document for that was Transfer receipt. I bought treasury bills with my funds. Documents submitted include:
>6-month bank statement showing inflow of cash.
>investment letter for treasury bills
>Bank reference letter in CIC format
>Letter of deed of gift notarized

PCC:
I applied for Nigeria and Ukraine PCC. Applied for Nigeria PCC at alagbon for 5k.

EMPLOYMENT: Include Reference letter in CIC format, PAYSLIPS, included my work ID.
LOE: I explained my proof of funds again.
I paid the application fees and RPRF at the point of submission.
AOR: September 22 2018
Biometrics: October 23rd 2018
ADR: NONE
The wait began… I blanked out negative comments on all forums and platforms, I stood on God’s promises that my PPR will come in due time. No response or movement after the biometric was completed.
On the 19th of February, I raised a web form to inquire about the progress of my application since nothing is reflecting on my , I got a response the following day to forward my queries to Accra office via mail. I decided not to. You can say I am one determined person, be mindful that the wait wasn’t easy, I found solace in confessing the word of God over and over and like always God came through for me. He will do the same for you because I have learnt that it’s not by whatever I did, I just found favor. You will too.


TIMELINE:

ITA: JULY 25, 2018
AOR: September 22, 2018.
MED ed/ BIL: October 20, 2018.
Biometrics submitted: October 23, 2018
NO ADR
NO GHOST UPDATE
PPR: Feb 22nd, 2019. Ready for Visa Mail at 2:41am (Dated February 21st, 2019). No message or change in my .
Single Applicant.

I appreciate everyone for the wealth of information shared on this platform and encouragement during the process and wishing everyone the best of God. Please don’t give up. It will surely end in praise