philip3:
congratulations all PPR recipients.
just wonder has @castrugle update his/her timeline?
I just wan know.

Yes I have. See below

CAstruggle:
FSW-O
WES – 31 AUG 2017
1st IELTS – 03 AUG 2017
2nd IELTS – 09 SEP 2017

CRS - 441

ITA – 4 OCT 2017
AOR – 10 OCT 2017
MEP – 24 OCT 2017
IP1 – 25 OCT 2017
NA2 – 27 OCT 2017
IP2 - 9 OCT
PPR: 11 NOV

Thanks everyone for all the contribution. Its still like a dream... I never thought i would get PPR now.

Please Pray and Pray. My file got stuck at NA2 for two weeks while others on the whatsapp group were getting PPR. I prayed mine out... Suddenly only mine among the stuck files moved to IP2.

My earlier plan was to apply for student visa for January until i stumbled upon this thread. Here i am today... who i be?

God is the greatest.

Tunba28:
@CAstruggle

Please for a business owner with the CAC docs and wife a fashion designer, is there a chance in EE? Can't get a job title for myself but there is for wife. Do you have any advice on that please? I await your swift response.

You must provide proof of business registration, tax clearance and reference letters from some of your clients. Your wife doesnt necessary need to submit anything except you plan to earn extra points with her.

eldee365:
@CAstruggle

morning Boss, For a student with just one year Nysc work experience nko?

What do you think?

can i get ppr?

i meant for the Express Entry stuff.

Age ===>23

Yes, if you can get referenc letter for you one year work experience. However you would need a high score to get invited to apply for permanent residency. This score depends on your education, work experience, age, IELTS mainly. You are young hence you would score maximum point for age. Calculate what point you could score with your 1year experience here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/crs-tool.asp

You can also read up everything you need to know about express entry here: https://www.nairaland.com/3999848/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled

I got my permanent resident approve in just a month. So many Nigerians are taking advantage of it.

esteeino13:

indeed God is the greatest, congrats dear. pls can u explain those abbreviations.. the only one I know there ppr.. pls help me with the rest congrats again

Generally, your application will follow the below path after the submission.

BG: Not Applicable (NA1)
Medical passed – (MEP)
BG: In Progress (IP1) – R10 check is done here.
BG: Not Applicable (NA2) – Eligibility check is done here.
BG: In Progress (IP2) –
BG: Not Applicable (NA3) – Sometimes this doesn’t come
PPR: Passport Request
CoPR: Confirmation of Permanent Residence
So it is in below order

AOR – NA1 – MEP – IP1 – NA2 – IP3 – NA3 – PPR – CoPR

AOR: This is a letter you will get within 24 hours after submission of your PR application.

NA1: “Not applicable“. This will be your BG status message as soon as you submit and get AOR. Typically, this will be status till the time you get your medical passed status.

MEP: “You passed the medical exam“. This will generally happen after approx 25-30 days after your AOR. For PNP applicants it can take more time generally.

IP1: This will happen one or two days after your medical. Sometimes on the same day itself. BG status message in this stage will be “Your application is in progress. We will send you a message when we start your background check.”. CIC agents will do R10, criminality checks during this stage. Once they feel everything is good then they will change it to NA. These things will happen at CIO Office (Centralized Intake Office).

NA2: “Not applicable“. This will signify that IP1 is completed. Sometimes IP1 will take few hours and if we have not checked our account during the time it was in IP1, it won’t be possible to know that we are in NA1 or NA2. Our file will be transferred to CPC (Case Processing Center) where agents will do eligibility assessments. If they feel everything is okay, then they will provide their recommendation to Visa Officer and same time they will initiate Security Checks.

IP2: BG status message in this stage will be “We are processing your background check. we will send you a message if we need more information.“. Visa Officer starts reviewing or after reviewing all agents recommendations. On the same day, PPR request will be triggered if the applicant paid RPRF up front. These things will be done at CPC office.

NA3: “Not applicable“. This will signify that IP2 is completed. This status is not visible is many cases and direct PPR request is placed from IP2.

PPR: Passport Request. You will get an email for that and you may not get an update in your CIC account for this.

ADR: Sometimes an additional document is requested in IP1 or IP2 stage. An email, as well as message in your CIC account, will be sent.

Hello guys,

I wish to share my joy with all of you on this thread, because just like you i was planning on going to Canada on student visa come January. I applied for masters to several schools but none gave me admission. As at May this year i started applying to colleges in Ontario and got admission. I have read through Canada Student Visa Threads after seeing some seniors here discuss how they got PR via Express Entry. I made up my mind to dump applying for student VISA and went for PR because of the rate of rejection for Student Visa. @Osemigho can bear me witness. His post also inspired me he has his PR now as well. In just a month i have gotten my PPR while my cousin who submitted student Visa even before i created my express entry profile is yet to get his visa.

My advise is that, if you have the work experience go for Express Entry. Use the big school fees money as POF. When you get your PR you can easily get admission into your school of choice even at a cheaper rate.

Below is my timeline:

FSW-O
WES – 31 AUG 2017
1st IELTS – 03 AUG 2017
2nd IELTS – 09 SEP 2017

CRS - 441

ITA – 4 OCT 2017
AOR – 10 OCT 2017
MEP – 24 OCT 2017
IP1 – 25 OCT 2017
NA2 – 27 OCT 2017
IP2 - 9 OCT
PPR: 11 NOV

Thanks everyone for all the contribution. Its still like a dream... I never thought i would get PPR now.

Above all... Pray Pray Pray

God is the greatest.

FSW-O
WES – 31 AUG 2017
1st IELTS – 03 AUG 2017
2nd IELTS – 09 SEP 2017

CRS - 441

ITA – 4 OCT 2017
AOR – 10 OCT 2017
MEP – 24 OCT 2017
IP1 – 25 OCT 2017
NA2 – 27 OCT 2017
IP2 - 9 OCT
PPR: 11 NOV

Thanks everyone for all the contribution. Its still like a dream... I never thought i would get PPR now.

Please Pray and Pray. My file got stuck at NA2 for two weeks while others on the whatsapp group were getting PPR. I prayed mine out... Suddenly only mine among the stuck files moved to IP2.

My earlier plan was to apply for student visa for January until i stumbled upon this thread. Here i am today... who i be?

God is the greatest.

aduredee:
Hi everyone,

kindly advise on the best course of action.... i already created my express entry profile using my 2years experience after my Msc (2013-2015) however after seeing yesterday's saga i'm thinking of including my nysc work experience(2010-2011) so as to improve my scores, its the same Noc and also with the same company where i had my post msc work experience.

my questions are:
1. can i include my nysc experience now despite the two year gap (the two year gap is the reason why i never included it in cic forms)
2. how do i go about it? kindly note that wasn't my ppa but i was able to work there for a whole year (dec 2010 to dec 2011)

Dear elders in the house, please help a young woman. Ejowo ooooooooooooooooooooooo

Please add your nysc experience, ensure your reference letter covers it. The gap doesnt matter but you would have to explain the gap in your personal history post ITA.

I personally had worked 2years as IT Technician before even going to the university for my first degree and i claimed points for it. I just got IP2 today.

Gadgetshop:
Dear All,
I need your candid advice on a particular issue. I completed my express entry profile and answered that I had done ECA for my spouse when actually the ECA was still in progress, and received an ITA at the last CRS draw. The ECA has finally being completed and there has been no drop in my CRS score.
Do I reject the ITA or can I modify this in the application.I honestly did it with the plan to modify it as soon as I receive the ECA, I had no idea that I would receive ITA that soon.

Please update your profile with the accurate details. There is no need rejecting it. You can still make some changes, as long as it doesnt affect your score. You are safe.

But No one should thread such part just to be safe.

I don't know understand what the argument over reference letter is all about. I believe if you get a reference letter in CIC format, you can submit only that.

However, if you fill that your company information is not readily available on internet. You can add other information to back your claims. Its not compulsory.

I submitted only reference letter, I don't have pay slips, my employment letters won't make any difference. I simply tried to keep my application as simple as possible. These VOs have accessed thousands of applications, so nothing is new to them. But I believe every document you submit to them must be scrutinized... That might be another reason some files are sent to London.

My file is at Ottawa and am currently awaiting PPR. AOR October 9

My Profile To Encourage Others

WES – 31 AUGUST 2017
IELTS – 21 SEPTEMBER 2017
ITA – 4 OCTOBER 2017
AOR – 9 OCTOBER 2017
MEP – 24 OCTOBER 2017
IP1 – 25 OCTOBER 2017

God is in control

Congratulations and start packing

ray78:
Good morning guys,i received a message on my cic portal .Is this PPR?This is what the letter reads:
DEAR XXXY XXXXX
YOUR IMMIGRANT VISA(S) APPEAR(S) READY TO BE ISSUED, IF THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN YOUR FAMILY CONFIGURATION. IF THERE HAVE BEEN ANY CHANGES, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE BEFORE PROCEEDING.
PASSPORT(S)
You are asked to submit your passport(s) and documentation BY COURIER within 15 days. We recommend DHL courier, using a pre-paid return envelope.
OR
Applicants residing in Ghana
You may also use the services of VFS Global Ghana by following the instructions on their website at: http://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/ghana/ under the “Passport Transmission Services” section.
Applicants residing in Nigeria (Passport Submission Only)
You may use the services of VFS Global Nigeria by following the instructions on their website at:
http://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/Nigeria/ under the “Passport Transmission Services” section. If you received a letter requesting additional documents, please use a courier service.
Please note that submission of passport(s) in person will not be accepted at the Canadian High Commission.
The visa(s) will be valid until the expiry of your medical results or until the expiry of your passports, whichever is earliest. As the validity of your visa(s) has been already established and is limited to a fixed date, it CANNOT be extended under any circumstances. We therefore urge you to read and follow carefully the instructions outlined in this letter without delay.
High

I remember you from the Canada Student Visa Thread. Your post there was part of what inspired me to abandon my Student Visa plans to go for PR. Congratulation bro.

I key into your blessing and speedy processing. I have submitted my application. Waiting patiently for PPR.

Cheers

Osemigho:
Sorry I have been away for long. School had been very tough. PPR email delivered.

FSW-Inland Timeline.

ITA: 7th sept

Application submitted: Sept 19th

Medical passed: 30th sept

NA: Oct 7

Ip2: Oct 13

PPR email: 17th October.

Thanks to those that created Nairaland and those that opened and contribute to this thread, Most especially the Elders of this land that were helpfully one way or another.

My special appreciation goes out to 40manlappy who was answering my questions and concerns.

After failed attempt to get admission for fall 2016, I prayed to be an international student on full scholarship by December 2017 but I didn't know God had a bigger plan. He wanted me to wait a whole year, work and use the experience for PR application.

With tears dropping from my eyes, I say "Thank you lord!". Omo baba elero (son of a pepper grinder) doing all this can only be you.

Tell the son of no man to never give up!

Nova Scotia’s Express Entry Stream was reopened last week.

Requirements:
have a profile registered in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s Express Entry system;
score 67 points or more on the stream’s six selection factors;
have at least 1 year of skilled work experience in one of our target occupations;
have a Canadian high school credential or equivalent;
prove language ability in English or French at Canadian Language Benchmark 7;
show enough financial resources to successfully settle in Nova Scotia.

You can read more on it via this link
http://novascotiaimmigration.com/move-here/nova-scotia-demand-express-entry/

Kingbukaz:



Thanks bro, how do one fellow PNP? Can I send you an email?

Kingbukaz:
Please house, can CRS of 413 get someone ITA?

Yes you can, but it would require alot of patience as its not common for CRS to fall to 413. But anything is possible. The chat below will tell you more.

Personally, i would suggest you try improving your score; if you are married, ask your spouse to take IELTs which can get you up to 20 additional points. your spouse can also do an ECA to get additional 9points.

If you are not married, try to gain more work experience if its currently less than 3years or follow PNP route.

Extra Note: the tail of the chat is forming a straight line. CRS should have fallen below 430 by now but it seems CIC is trying to keep it stable above 430 using the number ITA issued. It is "possible" to remain so till the end of the year.

With God nothing is impossible
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Order GCMS to know the status of your eAPR or raise a CSE for your schedule along with Explanation. You should be fine

Others can share their suggestions,

celosia:
please can someone kindly answer my question

Try modify information on top of your page when you are on personal information form using "Modify family information"

Just be sure you have your affidavit of change of name, newspaper publication and also write an LOE explaining your circumstance. Also state other names your have used in your application.

Ehiobe:
Please someone answer my question na, how do I upload my new passport information Post ITA? I had it changed to my husband's name after receiving ITA? The passport information I used to apply my name is locked in and I am about start uploading documents.

August 18 -EOR

elfmann:

Congratulations! Can u remember the exact date u requested the EOR?

I received my EOR (Remark) outcome for my first IELTS - August 3 today.

LRWS - 7,7,7,8 - There was no change.

Meanwhile i got ITA in the last draw (October 4) and i have already submitted my e-APR

AOR - 9th October

Thanks everyone for all your contributions.

Special thanks to @yimiton for the bank letter request format. As i successfully used it to get CIC format bank letter.
https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/780#59411725

Congrats PPR/IELTS in the house.

God is great.

My TL to encourage others

First IELTS - August 3
LRWS - 7,7,7,8 Remarked but not change - October 12

Second IELTS - September 9
LRWS - 8.5,7,7,7.5

WES - August 31

CRS - 441

ITA - October 4

AOR - October 9

Did you upload your marriage certificate Horizontally or Vertically?

shygunXs:


If you use an Android phone download CS scanner from play store and scan properly. Regular scanners are shorter than marriage certificate paper.

I used my phone when I need that length.

ITA tomorrow

Please do I include my spouse educational history in my express entry profile even though i am not claiming points for it?

Kindly advise.

Thank you

cochtrane:


Check these links:

https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/437#56399815
https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/780#59411725
https://www.nairaland.com/3999848/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/34#59779523

The second is particularly what you need

Please can anyone here recall the page number where a sample request letter for bank letter was pasted.

I remember sometime ago either in this thread or the previous someone posted a sample of the letter he used in writing the bank to request bank letter in CIC format.

Please help a brother out.

Thanks

Have you sent your degree result or certificate to WES via Fax or mail?

You are meant to send a copy of your degree to WES yourself. This is different from the transcript your school sent to WES.

You can also track your transcript on WES website to confirm if they have received it

chybaz:
Thanks
My transcript status is showing accepted in WES online. What does this mean. Also my school said they sent acopy of my degree result to WES. But WES status for degree result is "not received" how do I handle this.
House pls put mouth. Good morning.

Yes please. Send it to WES yourself to expedite it. As long as the stamp is not tampered with you are good.

Most Nigerian school wont send it until you do it yourself. Other would mostly use snail mail(Post Office)

I sent mine myself

olusolarichards:

Help!!!..i requested for my transcript to send to WES from my school for some weeks now. I realized my account still showing "we are waiting for ur documents"i have to go my school to know what going on,realized my transcript is till in school but it has ready & addressed to WES sealed & stamped but no signature on it.I don't kn if i can pick and post it myself?But on the white envelope my school stated institution name and WES address and p.o box.Can I DHL it with the p. o box address on the envelope?..Pls advice me..

Santino1:


I don't know about that. But what I'm sure of is if you entered MSc and BSc or PhD and MSc, you'll only get the score for the highest degree ( In the above example, MSc or PhD, respectively).

As to the bolded. I don't even think that's logical because someone with a PhD by that logic will earn 150 (PhD)+ 135 (MSc) + 120 (Bsc) points. That is over 400 CRS points alone from education alone, that is surely not how it works.

My post or point has nothing to do with PhD or MSc. Those are exceptions to the rule of two or more diplomas, certificates or degrees.

CAstruggle:
Please dont misunderstand CIC. Note the following carefully as he can get maximum point for Two or more certificate, diplomas or degrees

A 3year or more certificate, diplomas or degrees - Equivalent to his BSc or HND

PLUS take note of the plus

Any other certificates, diplomas or degrees - which can be OND, HND or BSc excluding WAEC & NECO

You can only earn for just Bsc if that all you have earned since your secondary education. However if you have 2 BScs its two or more certificates.

This matter has been discussed here over and over again even on the thread before this one

On the profile builder if you enter 2 BSc, one after the other. It will automatically calculate it as two or more certificates, degrees or diploma.

Dont forget you need to enter details for each study separately one after the other and also state whether or not you have done ECA for it.

I evaluated a BSc and Diploma and it earned me two or more certificates, diplomas or degrees on my EE profile

I believe its only applicable to spouse

Santino1:


I hope you are aware the "two or more degree" option is no longer available on the profile builder. Before you tell someone to calm down, why don't you ensure you are up to date first.

Please dont misunderstand CIC. Note the following carefully as he can get maximum point for Two or more certificate, diplomas or degrees

A 3year or more certificate, diplomas or degrees - Equivalent to his BSc or HND

PLUS take note of the plus

Any other certificates, diplomas or degrees - which can be OND, HND or BSc excluding WAEC & NECO

You can only earn for just Bsc if that all you have earned since your secondary education. However if you have 2 BScs its two or more certificates.

This matter has been discussed here over and over again even on the thread before this one

Beblessedbaba:
Hi Everyone, I have been a monitoring spirit for almost forever... I need view from the senior citizens i mean the veterans in this regard.

Profile: Cyber security and ICT Professional.
I posses ND, HND Computer science and Bsc Economics
Can i do ECA using ICES for just my HND and Bsc to get the maximum point and leave out the ND.

My IELT exam is in October by the way.

Please do ECA for all (ie ND, HND & BSc) So you can earn the maximum points - Two or more certificates, diploma or degrees.

Secondly your ECA would be relevant while seeking a job in canada.

DatechMan:

There is no points awarded for secondary school ceritificates.

However it is just personal history. You dont have to start telling CIC how you take attend primary school.
Anything beyond 10 years ago is not relevant.
1. Did you finish JSS less than 10 years ago?
2. Under personal history

The Express Entry state i include all secondary and post secondary education. I was given the option to select that i didnt receive ECA for it. My question is, should i exclude my secondary school education from my EE profile since i didnt do an ECA for it?

I also included my wife's education history in the EE profile and i stated that i dont have ECA for it.

Am creating my EE profile. I need some guidance from the seniors in the house.

1. I attended two Secondary schools, one for junior another for senior secondary do i include this in my EE profile and also personal history? Or i should simply go with the one i graduated from?

Junior was from 2000-2003 - i didn't receive any certificate for this
Senior was from 2003-2006

Or Do i just leave out the secondary school details from my EE profile since i evaluated just my diploma and BSc.

2. Do I included my spouse Educational history in my EE even though we are not claiming points for them as we didnt do ECA?
@40 @Ehrnie @Mrs. O

Benin center is under Abuja.

elfmann:

How can Benin be under Abuja? My take is: mail works to British Council, 20 Thompson Ave, Ikoyi, Lagos.