Hi Comfyski, did you get any response on this? I am also interested

Comfyski:
Hi Everyone.

Please does anyone know about a whatsapp group for Nigerians in edmonton and Calgary

Looking to connect.

Thank you

Hello pple, just thought to drop this here, if you plan to fly to Toronto, better you fly very early next week. Hearing that the premier of Ontario is asking the federal govt to stop international students from coming to Ontario rn. He is even considering closing down Pearson airport if it was possible or within his power. If you can pray, pray o. Or fly as soon as possible.

Congrats!

KejiA:
Hello everyone,
I have been a silent reader.
I just got my ppr today.
My application was a very funny one, I submitted in January this year and I had no request letter neither did my eligibility review change until I got my passport request today. I was worried and had so much anxiety everytime that I had to stop coming on here because it felt overwhelming for me.
My timeline goes like this:
Submitted - January 27th
Confirmation- January 28th
Biometrics- January 28th
Upfront medicals- March 9th
Medicals updated to pass- March 15th
Bvl and passport request - April 27th
Ps : Today makes it exactly 3 months I submitted my application.
To everyone still hoping for a good news and waiting for ppr I pray you receive your miracle.
Shout out to Ircc cause they have thought me patience on this experience.

No, not true. Only flights from India and Pakistan were banned sometime last week for 30 days.

Rootiab:
Good day everyone. Is it true they have banned flight in and out of Canada ?

Hello House, congrats to recent PPR recipients. I can't believe I haven't checked my gc key account in over a week, something that we used to check every minute . This peace of mind, everyone must enjoy it. It will end in praises for all by God's grace.
Abeg, you ppl that have booked flight, where did you book from ? All these prices I am seeing online gara gan o. The cheap ones, no baggage, bhet y?Please ideas e jor. Make I no go use living expenses book flight finish . Looking at flights to Toronto or Calgary. Which quarantine hotels are advisable to use in these two cities also. Thank you. I pray this hotel quarantine is even cancelled b4 person eventually comot.

congrats! Good way to start the week. We thank God in advance for the many more to come.

Teeeee89:
Just got my ppr
Applied October 18, 2020

I will post the full details later. I just want to say a big thank you to everyone that post their experience here and also people that answer questions. You guys are doing great and helping a lot of people without even knowing. Thanks so much guys

yayyy... big congratulations! so glad for you.

oyibo4real:
Guys rejoice with me. GOD has done it and I give HIM ALL THE GLORY!!!

My PPR is here finally and I wish the same to all the hopefuls in JESUS NAME, AMEN!!!

Thank you !

Rootiab:
Congrats

The Eagle has landed this morning o. Counterfoil on the 1st April, LOI 2nd of April. sent to Abuja on the 25th of March.

I pray for everyone waiting for their Love letters, you will also get to share your good news and we will rejoice with you ijn!

Thanks again to everyone on this platform for the contributions and Insight. This platform is premium gold.

Amen!

Benquip:
It is with great optimism that we all PPR hopefuls would receive our PPRs this month.
October, November, December, January and February applicants

Yes I think so, it's paining me that I even paid transmission fees, I for pocket my 7k use am chop chinese and send to Lagos vfs. sent mine last thursday. still waiting.

sleekcheek:
It's like VFS Abuja is becoming slow, my passport was delivered on Tuesday, and till now no message from them. Is there anyone that sent their passport to VFS Abuja this week that has gotten an update from them?

I don't think it really matters if it's one landed property or not. What the VO will want to determine is if his income or cash at hand will suffice to sponsor you. questions like are you the only dependent of your sponsor. what sources of income does he have? That 7m, can it take care of everyone in your family and also be enough to pay for your fees and whatever living expenses you have in addition to his income. I personally think 7m is small to show in this case or are you an only child? You should be able to establish beyond reasonable doubt that your sponsor is good for it. It will be good to show your own statement too, especially if you are gainfully employed and the inflow and outflow shows consistency and reasonably good amount.

Please wait for input from the gurus.

Poker21:
Greetings,
All and sundry.

I gained admission to study a year course (certificate program) in university of Regina. I applied for study permit last year but my application was denied on the grounds of personal assets and financial status.

I applied with my sponsor's (dad) Bank statement with end balance of 7m. I made a tuition deposit of $500can to U of Regina.

I wish to re-apply this year, which amount is my sponsor expected to have in his bank statement?

Secondly, is it advisable to attach my own personal bank statement?

My sponsor has just one landed property. Is it advisable to attach just one landed property?

I can't wait for your replies

I know you can change programs, better after you land. Read somewhere on IRCC website that after you are approved, and you change your school and program I think, you ll have to reapply. So pple usually wait till they land to do any change if they want to.

As for the second question, I don't know, bhet I am sure someone will respond soon.

JayEjabz:
. Please someone should kindly respond

Abeg wetin dey sup for IRCC sef, since last thursday that someone submitted passport, did 2 way sef ...counterfoil no drop, LOI we no see. This one go enter prayer and fasting again? Got a msg that the passport had been sent to IRCC since Friday 26 o. Got a mail this morning that the package has been received and is under process at the IRCC Office. Please when should someone expect to get the next mail? Someone can't even plan with these people hanhan . Me that I thought I would have the passport latest by tomorrow.

wow... this is serious. Massive congratulations...

Pee2Jay9:
Patience isn't one of my virtues so I struggled with this process but I thank God it worked out eventually.

1st Application: Visit visa refused in 2018
Study permit application - 10th July 2020
GCMS notes - 21st September, stating absolute rubbish that didn't tally with my submissions, I'm self sponsored but they said I'll deplete family savings plus other crap they wrote. I started sending plenty webforms and emails, requesting that my application be reviewed as the assessment on the notes were very wrong, all to no avail
Official refusal - October 2nd 2020. Reasons stated for me - family ties, personal assets, purpose of visit including travel history, lolz.

2nd Application - 16th October 2020
Upfront medical - 30th November 2020

NSE request for only ielts - 1st December. I replied next day telling them that I can't write cos I'm unavailable. Then I merged my LOE as to why I can't write + my medical sheet + tuition receipt of $2,500 to UoR and submitted in the column provided for NSE. I first used UoM LOA to apply but later adviced them to continue processing with UoR LOA since the previous admission was valid for only the winter term, no deferral. I haven't read of anyone doing this for an ongoing application and was strongly advised against doing it but I sent it anyway.

Medicals passed - 16th of December 2020.
17th March 2021 - IRCC finally replied one of my several emails (that processing has exceeded standard time) asking for ielts again. I had to promised them that I'll go and write it and send the upper week.
IELTS exam - 27th March 2021 but then, I didn't know that
BVL & PPR had dropped on 26th of March 2021
UPS 2-way courier to Abuja - 29th March 2021
Passport returned to me - April 2021

Documents submitted for both applications:
All IMM forms
In the Admission section, i uploaded:
Admission letter, Correspondence with school and application receipts
BEng certificate and transcript
Certifications - COREN, NSE, IPMP, NYSC

In the passport section, i uploaded:
International passport with visas to Singapore, UAE and Ghana
Birth Certificate and LGA certificate
Biometrics documents

Proof of funds section, I uploaded:
myBank statement ticket, amount to tally with a table I created to show all funds required for the duration of my study
My several Investments and pension accounts showing that the funds for my studies is only a percentage of my networth, all to prove assets and economic ties.
Employer's Letter of introduction
Payslips
Tax Certificates
Business agreements and Investment Certificates - I think some of these were unnecessary especially the FX investments.

Client info section, I uploaded: Table of content for documents , followed by LOE
Age declaration documents for parents
Birth certificates for siblings
An inauguration brochure for my dad as ICAN chairman, that had pictures of my family members as professionals in different fields
My personal land deed, survey and receipts
Proof of car ownership, explained as assets
Updated CV, Work ID card
Congratulatory emails and awards from work, some had pictures from expatriate supervisors, an award from global Manager
Employment history - all my promotion documents and offers from past and present

In summary, what I did differently was to only subtly rebut the previous reasons with same documents used for the first time (even the myBank statement was the old one I reused with no money in my UBA account sef, but I got a letter from Stanbic asset managers attesting my finances, and submitted SOA from 2016). I also paid $2,500 as part of my tuition, just to show commitment of some sort.

The Letter I wrote for the second application was termed LETTER OF RECONSIDERATION, telling the VO to refer to their error in the previous application and that I meet their requirements. I showed my POF budgeted as $50k (a % of my total) to cover the entire 2 years of my study - $15k tuition, $25k for living expenses & $10k flights and miscellaneous, as I'll be self sponsored.
Home ties were parents, siblings and friends, Stanbic asset management Investment letter, UK-DION investment certificate to be receiving monthly ROI to cater for unseen events while studying (all to show that I'm not going there to work), Pension, Landed property & Car.
I studied Chemical Eng. and going for MSc. in Industrial as a progression in my career.

The gist:
When the GCMS notes came in that first time, I feel into depression cos I couldn't fathom how poorly my application was assessed but I found strength, after many hard days, to maintain my faith, holding unto the fact that God won't leave me half-way. I reached out to plenty lawyers to just go straight to JR cos up till now, I don't understand what went wrong with that first application, considering that I had studied this thread from part 13 and know what was obtainable. I wrote my LOE using every refusal reason as subheadings and addressing each as it applies to me, but then... I learned some lessons - so much is outside my control, God is faithful so I should depend solely on Him than trust my own understanding, In such cases, sound more sympathetic than professional.

Upon seeking JR approach, one lawyer just advised me to reapply first and we'll take it up after the second time. Now, God perfected it. To all hopefuls, God doesn't put to shame those that put their trust in Him. I literally gave up plenty times and even stopped going to church, but His mercy and reckless love won't just give up on me. I even prefer traveling now than that December I had wanted, God's time is really the best and I thank Him for how it turned out.

Thanks to everyone that replied my enquiries and emails, I really appreciate y'all. I've made great friends from this forum, It's really overwhelming and I'm grateful to y'all.
Congrats and shout out to Lekiboboe (my amazing and selfless paddy that have always been just a chat away) and NairaLuck (my first application set-mate that it happened for before me, I'm happy it ended in praise for us all), IRCC made me weak to even type here again. Thanks to Frank (u literally had to stand by for my unending emails) and Dommakaveli - this 2 argued one time on one enquiry I raised, lolz, all follow o. Shout out to my UoR crew. I thank u all so much for believing in my application and wishing me success. God will always show you favor. Ehem, Brace up, landing gist to follow�

Yayyy!! Congratulations!!!

sleekcheek:
My PPR is here guys, it has finally ended in praise!!!!

Will share my timeline soon, meanwhile I plan to use Lagos VFS because from the recent trend it seems their processing timeline has improved. Please since this is my second application and I did my biometric at Lagos VFS do I still have to pay the transmission fee?

Yes it has o. Thank you !

deommanuel:


I remember seeing your messages a good number of times.

It has finally ended in Praises.

CONGRATULATIONS! Happy for you!

College - Certificate

sammyyanke:
Thanks for responding.
These are the options:
PTC/TCST
CEGEP - PRE - UNIVERSITY
CEGEP - Technical
College - Certificate
College - Diploma
College - Applied Degrees
University - Bachelor
University - Master
University - Doctorate
ESL/FSL and College
ESL/FSL and University
Other studies.

Thanks

Thank you!. But honestly, I can't remember again o. Maybe if you list out the options on the form, it will come to mind.

sammyyanke:
Congratulations.

I observed you applied for a Post Graduate Certificate . On the application form, what option did you select under Level of Study?
I'm asking because I can't seem to find graduate Certificate in the list provided on the form.

Thanks n Congrats once more.

PPR...Get set.. drop! Thank you!

oyibo4real:


Now this is the News my body, soul and spirit needs to hear, to GOD be the GLORY! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

My PPR, on your marks...

I got 2 mails that I had messages about my application, then I logged into my account. Status of application showed approved, and then i saw the messages in my account. Correspondence letter and passport request.

ToluDstar:


Very important question this is.

yes o, it has. what a wait! this Canada will humble somebody. We bless God.

kelvine95:


Congratulations bro! The wait has finally ended.

I got 2 mails that I had messages about my application, then I logged into my account. Omo I refresh my mail die...lols. glad that phase is over. You will def rejoice too.

Restoredglory:
Congratulations!
Did they send you an email or you just checked GCKEY?

Thank you! Yes o, it is here!

Benquip:
Congratulations, Mine is coming

thank you!

Esmeob:


Congratulations!

Thank you

recxa:

Congratulations

thank you !

milo9:
Congratulationsssssss!

Thank you

Tiara97:
Congratulations!!!

Yes ooo... Awon Woli Agba *two hands in the air* thanks.

Rootiab:
God is wonderful. Congrats. Like I said yesterday. Someone is getting ppr today.

I really want to thank the gurus and everyone who contributes on this platform and those who keep the platform going. Started from the previous thread, and this is where I got the needed info and direction that I used for the application. Started ffw since August last yr. I didn't respond to questions b4 cuz omo, na when your application pass you go know if you sabi or not o.
Ist Time applicant
Nov 19 - application submitted
Nov 21 - biometrics collection letter
Nov 24 - upfront medical passed
Nov 25 - biometrics done
Dec 15 - eligibility review started (submitted with all NSE docs, guess that's why I didn't get the request)
Jan 5 - the IELTS result i submitted expired
Jan 6 or 7 - 1st ghost update
Jan 12 - 2nd ghost update
Jan 19 - 3rd ghost update
Feb 4- Request letter for MBS, Ircc said the one sent earlier was showing statement not available to be reviewed. Requested and uploaded new MBS same day.
Feb 16- 4th ghost update
Feb 18- woke up to the 5th ghost update
Silence- Started sending web forms and mails from 1st March. Increased frequency of sending web forms and esp mails from 15th March, infact started sending mails everyday at some point. Kept praying and thanking God for an approved application.
March 6- requested for GCMS notes- not gotten it btw.
March 24 - BVL and PPR!!!

-Sponsors- hubby and self. All funds in mutual funds. My cash flow in my acct was consistent tho, not like I had millions sitting in the naira account, but you ll see salary come in.
-No property attached (I didn't have then, I was initially worried about this, but I put it God's hands.
-Attached my letter from work and ID
-Hubby's ID,letter from work,statement of account, sponsorship affidavit and letter
-My car ownership docs
-My pension statement
-Offer letter of a new job upon return
-Volunteer letter showing I currently volunteer at the new job
-BSc certificate and transcript, nysc certificate
-Certificate of courses I had taken in proposed study,which includes 2 LinkedIn courses by the way.
-Then professional membership of proposed study

Program: PGC - Business Analytics
Admission: initially Winter 2021- March start date, then deferred to Spring 2021 - May start date, when visa didn't show on-time
My BSc which I had a 2.1 in, current work and proposed study are not in the same field. But... the proposed study is what I really really want to do. I passionately wrote about it in my LOE, the benefits and job prospects. Showed what I have done to upskill myself in relation to the proposed study, taken courses and volunteering role. The new offer of employment is also in the field of proposed study.
So basically, I think it's about being able to convince the VO, your study should have a logical and feasible end. Infact,I got an MBA admission, but I decided to go with the PGC, because I could speak more to my reasons for pursuing that. I don't think my SOP would have been as solid for the MBA.  Play to your strength, put your best foot forward.Pray, pray and pray.
So I hope this encourages someone.
What God cannot do doesn't exist!!!
It has ended in praise!

Guysssss....God has done it!!!! It's PPR!!!!!!!! Just dropped now now

Keep sending the mails and praying....what God cannot do doesn't exist!

I ll drop my time line later!

Good evening house,
fellow PPR hopefuls we will get our golden mails this week in Jesus name!
IRCC has somewhat changed their style o. Gone are those days when BVL and PPR drop in the midnight, 2 am, 3, 4,5am or when pple wake up to it.
you'll wake up to use the bathroom at midnight, you go dey check mail
I wish I could speak to a VO, just want to know why some applications take so long. I feel there should be a standard structure to treating and completing applications. No one should have to wait for so long especially for a temporary visa.
I saw someone who applied since Oct, and was just refused last week or upper week, after 5 months... O wrong now. my 2 cents sha.
In case a VO is here (I know they pop in from time to time) please look into this area to improve on.

Well, that said, IRCC abeg remember me and send my PPR in Jesus name!