bbaby84:
Let me share my time line o

WES evaluation : 2nd June
IELTS results : 6th June
ITA : 12th July
AOR : 5th August

It will end in praise!

Amen.

You are getting there...

ItsYourFriend:
Good day good people in the house, permit me to ask these questions: can I commence the application process before forwarding transcript for verification, and paying for English language test?

No!!! After 1 comes 2.

Follow the steps and you will be glad you did

careliz:



Thanks a lot dear,wud very much appreciate DAT.

You are welcome. Its my little way of giving back

Nwandy218:
Hi Derel, in the same boat here as well. Although yet to get ITA, but it doesn't hurt to be adequately prepared. I will need ur help too with the fast tracked passport. Thanks in advance. BTW, is it in Lagos?

Sure I am available when you need me.

And no, its not in lagos ooooo

funshobabs:

Thought as much. I just saw 320k on a page. If so then, if application doesn't go up then points for the draw will drop. The last draw was 441. Going through CIC page I noticed that most of this year's points were low compared with previous years. I am forecasting that as from September, there will be a significant reduction in the points needed to secure an ITA, points might go as low as 400 sef.

Amen ooooo (with my hands raised up claiming it)

Virt:
Hmmm , its well. I cant afford to go to that school o.

I just hopes he is not being fraudulent. I'll update here once completed.

ok

Osemigho:
IQAS is not as prompt as before again.

My application had passed processing time. Called their number, waited 10mins to speak to an agent, and I was finally told my application has not been evaluated.

The agent was even telling me that, If I can't wait further, I can withdraw my application to get the application fee refunded minus courier fee.

I was like: does this one understand what it takes to get transcript sent abroad from Nigeria?

Just dropped the call.

Who recently got their certificate evaluated by IQAS? Pls share your timeline.

Good luck to fellow August 3 IELTS In Lagos center test takers. The listening section was a garri drinking one but God will help us. Amen.

Osemigho, I sight you.

Remember that the 30days processing time means 30 working days from when your documents reached them.

Try to be a lil bit more patient.

eboziem:


Payment for IQAS ECA: 14/05/2017
Scanned/Faxed Documents via Hellofax: 15/05/2017
First Acknowledgement: 26/05/2017
Transcript Delivered: 30/05/2017
Second Acknowledgement: 15/06/2017
Third Mail for Completion: 29/07/2017(Date of Completion was actually 11/07/2017 as found on the ECA)
Hard Copy Received:31/07/2017


***IQAS now takes about 6weeks after all documents are received and no longer 30 Business Days*** as updated on their website, excerpt found below

"Status of your IQAS assessment and processing time
Applications take about 6 weeks to process after everything is received. This does not include mail delivery time."

@ Boldened....

If you calculate from the date your transcript was delivered to the date of completion as written on your ECA, its exactly 30 working days.

Note that your application will only be processed once they received ''all'' your complete documents...

DereI:


@ Boldened....

If you calculate from the date your transcript was delivered to the date of completion as written on your ECA, its exactly 30 working days.

Note that your application will only be processed once they received ''all'' your complete documents...

@DereI...I gave my timeline and went ahead to update the house on the new position from IQAS (which states" about 6weeks to process after everything is received" https://www.alberta.ca/iqas-contact.aspx). This is so that those waiting for their ECA would be aware of the changes and those yet to commence would know its no longer 30 Business Days and make an informed decision on which body to use for Assessment.

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Thank you.

Yes. It's possible. Just give them your email address and the details on your certificate.

Saintp:
please guys,
Can I tell someone in Canada to pay for my WES or IQAS evaluation with thier own funds? Is it possible? If yes, will I have to register and give them my log in details to make the payments?

eboziem:


@DereI...I gave my timeline and went ahead to update the house on the new position from IQAS (which states" about 6weeks to process after everything is received" https://www.alberta.ca/iqas-contact.aspx). This is so that those waiting for their ECA would be aware of the changes and those yet to commence would know its no longer 30 Business Days and make an informed decision on which body to use for Assessment.

Please o, what's the difference between 6 weeks and 30 business days? Of course, there might be public holidays within the 6 weeks but I don't think it will be more than 2 days.. In all, 6 weeks and 30 business days looks same to me, or am I missing something?

DereI:


Osemigho, I sight you.

Remember that the 30days processing time means 30 working days from when your documents reached them.

Try to be a lil bit more patient.

Respect! I see you too. I don leave the EE argument in the other room. He that have ears, let him hear. I'm here fully. It's Not by force to follow. Lol

eboziem:


@DereI...I gave my timeline and went ahead to update the house on the new position from IQAS (which states" about 6weeks to process after everything is received" https://www.alberta.ca/iqas-contact.aspx). This is so that those waiting for their ECA would be aware of the changes and those yet to commence would know its no longer 30 Business Days and make an informed decision on which body to use for Assessment.

If Monday to Friday is 5 days, is 6 weeks not the same thing or even lesser than 30 business days considering public holidays?

elfmann:

Garri-drinking? Was it that tough?

Practiced Cambridge ielts 1-12 with only few missing and I can say it is incomparable to what I practiced or envisioned. I was actually lost at the beginning and before I could think through I realize question 3 was discussed. No call for inquiry about something. It had more those similar and highly paraphrased objective questions.

I'm praying for the best.

eboziem:


Payment for IQAS ECA: 14/05/2017
Scanned/Faxed Documents via Hellofax: 15/05/2017
First Acknowledgement: 26/05/2017
Transcript Delivered: 30/05/2017
Second Acknowledgement: 15/06/2017
Third Mail for Completion: 29/07/2017(Date of Completion was actually 11/07/2017 as found on the ECA)
Hard Copy Received:31/07/2017


***IQAS now takes about 6weeks after all documents are received and no longer 30 Business Days*** as updated on their website, excerpt found below

"Status of your IQAS assessment and processing time
Applications take about 6 weeks to process after everything is received. This does not include mail delivery time."

Thank you. I will just leave them and focus on other things. Seems everything about Canada require patience and endurance.

Aig84:
UPDATE!!!!

Just got a mail from IQAS, certificate evaluation is complete, a soft copy will be mailed to me in the next few days. Thanks to MummyJaygirls 40manlappy, elfmann and others.

It seems the 30 business days is from when you receive an acknowledgment from them and not necessarily when your certificates and transcripts got there.

I faxed my documents sometime late May and my transcripts got delivered on the 9th of June (as per tracking). I only received an acknowledgment on the 27th of June, counting 30 business days from then falls perfectly to today despite them requesting for another scanned certificate.

So for those waiting for ECA, hang in there and don't panic, till of course the 30 business days are over. IELTS next!! Slowly but surely

Since I got below message on the 26th June, I was hoping to have the eca in by now.

Thank you for applying to the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) for an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for immigration purposes. This is to confirm that your academic documents were received by the IQAS office and your file is now placed in line for processing. Please visit www.iqas.alberta.ca for the current processing time.

It is well. It shall end with praises.

cochtrane:

Yes you can have someone in Canada pay. I have seen numerous cases on this thread where this was done. Apparently, if it's someone you trust you sure can give him your login details.

https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/216#51371178

Except the person that will help you pay is your direct family or friend, don't pay anyone to pay it for you.

The only reason I am battling with IQAS now was because I did proxy application fee payment in April and the payment was cancelled by the payer.

I had to send a money order in May and the money order was acknowledge in June. So, Use my case to learn and never ever pay by proxy.

I now have a domicially account for any international payment and thank God GTbank limit is now $1000 usd which is even more than the EE application fee too. Go and get a GTBank card if necessary.

Osemigho:

Thank you. I will just leave them and focus on other things. Seems everything about Canada require patience and endurance.

@above, exactly!

You should receive your ECA before the end of this week.

Hope preparations is going on fine?

Wishing you the best!!!

DereI:

What number did you fax your documents to?

Thanks

IQAS fax number: 780-422-9734

https://www.alberta.ca/iqas-contact.aspx#toc-3

luckymindz:
Depends on your department. You need to check at pgschool to be sure your results have been sent for approval. In my case, I did my project defense April, our of coordinator sent the result January the following year. Yours won't be like that, I pray

Thanks for this, Will request once I have the confirmation. That your cordinator cruel no be small.
Amen to your prayer. Thanks.

.

Aig84:
UPDATE!!!!

Just got a mail from IQAS, certificate evaluation is complete, a soft copy will be mailed to me in the next few days. Thanks to MummyJaygirls 40manlappy, elfmann and others.

It seems the 30 business days is from when you receive an acknowledgment from them and not necessarily when your certificates and transcripts got there.

I faxed my documents sometime late May and my transcripts got delivered on the 9th of June (as per tracking). I only received an acknowledgment on the 27th of June, counting 30 business days from then falls perfectly to today despite them requesting for another scanned certificate.

So for those waiting for ECA, hang in there and don't panic, till of course the 30 business days are over. IELTS next!! Slowly but surely

Congrats

Osemigho:


Since I got below message on the 26th June, I was hoping to have the eca in by now.

Thank you for applying to the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) for an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for immigration purposes. This is to confirm that your academic documents were received by the IQAS office and your file is now placed in line for processing. Please visit www.iqas.alberta.ca for the current processing time.

It is well. It shall end with praises.

It will come soon

bbaby84:
Let me share my time line o

WES evaluation : 2nd June
IELTS results : 6th June
ITA : 12th July
AOR : 5th August

It will end in praise!

Congrats! Moving gradually

It will surely end in praise!

Osemigho:


Except the person that will help you pay is your direct family or friend, don't pay anyone to pay it for you.

The only reason I am battling with IQAS now was because I did proxy application fee payment in April and the payment was cancelled by the payer.

I had to send a money order in May and the money order was acknowledge in June. So, Use my case to learn and never ever pay by proxy.

I now have a domicially account for any international payment and thank God GTbank limit is now $1000 usd which is even more than the EE application fee too. Go and get a GTBank card if necessary.

If the reason you are battling with IQAS is because your payer cancelled your payment and not because one can pay via proxy, it doesn't mean that doesn't work. Several people have done same and it worked for them.

Hi, in filling the application it's always asked which passport are you travelling with and they also asked if you have more than one citizenship. Any of the passport can be submitted, however if US is submitted they will not place visa in the passport but there is a document that will be issued which I have seen before.

deeore:
Please o.. I really look forward to the answer to this question o...because i uploaded the datapage of both his us and nigerian passport in the passport placeholder so wen ppr land by God's grace..which do i send?

eboziem:

@D.ereI...I gave my timeline and went ahead to update the house on the new position from IQAS (which states" about 6weeks to process after everything is received" https://www.alberta.ca/iqas-contact.aspx). This is so that those waiting for their ECA would be aware of the changes and those yet to commence would know its no longer 30 Business Days and make an informed decision on which body to use for Assessment.

Congratulations on the completion of your ECA and thanks for sharing your timeline .

I'm sure it will help a lot of prospective IQAS "candidates"

If you already have your IELTS result, dive into the pool immediately.

DereI:


What number did you fax your documents to? Please post here or pm me.

Thanks

Hello, it is the same fax number in their website +1-780-422-9734

Osemigho:


Since I got below message on the 26th June, I was hoping to have the eca in by now.

Thank you for applying to the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) for an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for immigration purposes. This is to confirm that your academic documents were received by the IQAS office and your file is now placed in line for processing. Please visit www.iqas.alberta.ca for the current processing time.

It is well. It shall end with praises.

Hey bro, I actually got this message on the 23rd of June (Friday) and started counting on 26th which was a Monday. All in all just wait out the 30 business days plus 2/3 days before you fret.

However I'm too sure yours is done and ready and you'll get a mail this week.

Babachi:

You can address the letter to the Canadian embassy.

Thanks a lot. Please, I need more opinions on this.

Liz2014:
Hi all,

I noticed there is no thread for those who are applying for Canada PR under PNP paper based not express entry, so I will post my question here. (please refer me to one if there is)

My brother just received a Provincial nomination under High Occupations in Demand category. The nomination has been sent to CIC by the province as well and he's been asked to mail his PR application package to Sydney,NS and He is getting all required documents together (police clearance etc

Question 1: In the checklist for this category, they did not request for Employer letter and proof of funds (although they were required by province to get Provincial nomination, which he provided and he still maintained and has them). He told me he wanted to add it nonetheless and I told him why add what they did not ask for? If you've done this before, please advise

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/prov-apply-application.asp

Question 2: Has anyone used paper based recently and can advise the timeline. Most people are using Express entry and he doesn't know who to ask about the timeline. I know it's slower than the 6-month for express, but has anyone gone through this recently?

To answer your questions @Liz2014

1) Paper based applications for Permanent Residence do not require you to submit "work reference letters" and "Proof of funds". These are usually covered by the Nomination certificate of the Province. Should they require knowledge about this, your application submitted at the Province would be the reference, except otherwise they ask for updated letters or proof of funds, however, this is rarely the case. Your brother does not need to add any document beyond what is on the checklist.

2) Timeline according to IRCC website is strictly 16 months compared to express entry of 6 months. However, I have come across people's timeline who has been within 4 - 6 months. It majorly depends on the visa office. I am in the process but at the stage where I await the PPR. Medical passed June 5.

I hope this helps!