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 Passed & 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 - October 26th, that’s when I saw it
File transferred from Ottawa to Accra - October 26th, according to 2nd gcms notes
Interview request - Jan 14,2019
Interview date - Jan 28, 2019
PPR - Jan 29,2019
Passport Submission - Jan 30,2019
Application Approved on cic account - Feb

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

CONGRATULATIONS

CONGRATULATIONS!

mbhs139:
CoPR Letter, with Passport 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. Registered 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.

CONGRATULATIONS!
Wonderful scores and more importantly CRS of 456.

EmeraldConsults:
It has began in praise!

Wrote IELTS (BC) for the first time on 9th February.

Result: LRSW - 9,9,8.5,7

Prepared for about 1month.

LISTENING: I really didn't use any video. I practised mainly with the Cambridge materials. I discovered I had major challenge with the MCQ questions, so I learnt to:
-focus more
-get involved in the discussion by creating a mental picture and this helped my concentration
-practice more and more.
Funny enough, I still scored below 36 a number of time during the exam week.

READING: I started with one very difficult material I downloaded from pdf drive. It really scared me cos I couldn't get above 34, my average was 30. When I finally got the Cambridge material, I was getting 38, 39 & 40. My main challenge here was the T, F, NG questions.
-it is TRUE: if the statement can be FOUND (without assumption) in the passage
-it is FALSE: if the statement is COMPLETELY opposite to what's in the passage
-it is NOT GIVEN: if there's no info at all about the statement in the passage
NB: Don't assume anything based on previous knowledge, it's all about the given passage.

SPEAKING: I really didn't do much preparation here cos I'm naturally as chatty person, I can make up stories easily. I got some questions from IELTSLiz website and watched her videos. Practised the difficult ones with a friend some days before the test. On the test day, I just flowed with the guy as a friend. He practically had to cut me short on almost all questions.

READING: Hmmmmmm... na here my wahala & nightmare deyyyy. I dreaded the writing when I was seeing the failure rate. Long story short, I used Jay's, Chris Pell 5-day challenge & IELTS UP videos (all from YouTube)... and they helped to reduce my fear. Then @wasseynewest (God bless you sir!) came to the rescue my adding me to a free WhatsApp group for writing and the tutor was quite good with criticising my writing especially task 2.

Still awaiting ECA though, CRS is 456

It will surely end in praise...!

Please o, what documents do I need to start gathering to make my submission fast?

Which NOCs are you considering?

Haysamo:
Can anyone please help me with the right NOC? Below are my roles and responsibilities :
• Follow all existing procedures and standards.
• Personally responsible for safety, quality and stewardship measures and ensure no incidents.
•

@ebixxx You cannot use the IELTS scores while under remark.

Check here https://www.ieltscanada.ca/resultsenquiry

"During the period of remarking, the test results are locked, and cannot be used to apply to universities or be sent to an immigration office. Any extra TRF application lodged during this period will be disregarded."

Congrats Mbhs139, kemzyebony, chandlerbing. Go and prosper in your new country.

Ladymarshall well done in your analysis and research. Seems we have another joo2018 in the house

Congratulations to all who made progress.

IELTS: @EmeraldConsults, @chinnyigbo

@peejay03, keep the faith.

PPR: @ChandlerBing. May you shine in your new home. Post pinned as advised.

COPR: @mbhs139, @Kemzyebony (what a rollercoaster). May you all excel in your new land.

Have you finished filling your forms?

Palominopeaches:
Guys please the page for uploading my documents is not opening. Anyone experiencing such? What shoudl i do please?

ChandlerBing:
As a very impatient person, this journey is testing to say the least. I do not like situations I cannot control. Well, we wait. When we are tired of waiting, we wait some more.

Congratulations,you are the miracle that happened in Accra whatsapp group yesterday,really happy for you

ebixxx:
Hello TheRayem!
I also wrote on the 9th of February and am considering requesting for remarking. I scored: L 8.5/ S 7.5/ R 8/ W 7, but my CRS is still 439 (need 7.5 in writing to move up to 442 and continue prayers and waiting).
Can I still get my IELTS TRF number on Monday and use to enter the pool in the meantime, while awaiting the outcome of remarking? OR is there a rule against that?
If miraculously the CRS cut-off score for ITA drops to 439 and my IELTS remarking score changes, will that be taken as misrepresentation?
Please Gurus advice...
Thanks!

Very similar scores and situation. If I had your reading score my CRS score would have been 438.

You can't use your IELTS result while it's being reviewed though, but you can remark and wait for the outcome before entering the pool. From my calculations based on the last draw, it'll take a couple of back to back draws for cut off to drop below 440 so I'm thinking you might use that window to get your IELTS remarked and hope to get your writing up to 7.5. Or you can enter the pool now and hope cut off drops really low (there are indications that there'd be a lot more draws in 2019)

Wish you all the best on your journey

Thank you Ladymarshal!
Please how long did your remarking take?
Did you specify only Speaking and Writing or is it okay to let them remark ALL parts?

ladymarshall:
@ebixxx You cannot use the IELTS scores while under remark.

Check here https://www.ieltscanada.ca/resultsenquiry

"During the period of remarking, the test results are locked, and cannot be used to apply to universities or be sent to an immigration office. Any extra TRF application lodged during this period will be disregarded."

Mummychichi:
Congrats Mbhs139, kemzyebony, chandlerbing. Go and prosper in your new country.

Ladymarshall well done in your analysis and research. Seems we have another joo2018 in the house

Was just about to say this,someone to take the baton from joo2018 finally. Well done ladymarshall

Thanks Nuges11!
I am really confused.
I would kick myself if the ITA Cut-Off score drops while I am awaiting the results of the IELTS remarking, only to rise afterwards...
What would be even worse is if the IELTS scores don't change, and I loose both the 15k and a possible ITA chance.

Nuges11:


Very similar scores and situation. If I had your reading score my CRS score would have been 438.

You can't use your IELTS result while it's being reviewed though, but you can remark and wait for the outcome before entering the pool. From my calculations based on the last draw, it'll take a couple of back to back draws for cut off to drop below 440 so I'm thinking you might use that window to get your IELTS remarked and hope to get your writing up to 7.5. Or you can enter the pool now and hope cut off drops really low (there are indications that there'd be a lot more draws in 2019)

Wish you all the best on your journey

@kemzyebony congrats! Thanks for sharing your interview story.

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

joo2018:
Which NOCs are you considering?

Yes nau..
Each country has indigenous examiners....Indians always help their own from day one.

Topsmamen:


Beats me. My brain is still turnioniown over this. Still a phenomenon that can’t be explained. Unless of course, their examiners are indians too

Please e-fam how do I go about booking for medical in IOM Lagos been trying to call them but their phones are either switched off or not reachable I have also sent mail thou but no response

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 Passed & 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 - October 26th, that’s when I saw it
File transferred from Ottawa to Accra - October 26th, according to 2nd gcms notes
Interview request - Jan 14,2019
Interview date - Jan 28, 2019
PPR - Jan 29,2019
Passport Submission - Jan 30,2019
Application Approved on cic account - Feb 15,2019
COPR - pickup - Feb 19, 2019

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

I didn't want it to end such a sweet gist
Congratulations to you and your hubby
It has ended in praise!

ebixxx:
CONGRATULATIONS!
Wonderful scores and more importantly CRS of 456.

Thanks...
WES is just my hindrance now

joo2018:
Congratulations to all who made progress.

IELTS: @EmeraldConsults, @chinnyigbo

@peejay03, keep the faith.

PPR: @ChandlerBing. May you shine in your new home. Post pinned as advised.

COPR: @mbhs139, @Kemzyebony (what a rollercoaster). May you all excel in your new land.

Thanks...

Does ices require waec & neco now?

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.

ChandlerBing:
Hi Guys,

It's PPR for me!!!!!!!!!! Below is my timeline.

Decision to Relocate: June 2018
IELTS: 30th June. L9 R9 S8 W8
ECA: WES. Registered 11th June received ECA 7th August. Entered the pool same day.
ITA: 8th August. CRS 445
AOR: 24th August
PPR: 19th February
Family of 2 (child and parent)


I applied as Legally Separated. Below are a list of documents I submitted. Admin, consider pining this to page 1. I researched so much on this and never actually found anybody that would give the outcome of their application.

I submitted a Separation Agreement drafted by my lawyer and signed by both of us and also notarised.

Evidence of previously filed divorce suit in the last country I lived in. And an explanation on why I withdrew the case.

Signed and notarized consent to apply for PR and consent to Travel with our child. It helps that my soon to be ex spouse and I are actually quite friendly.
So getting these forms were a breeze.

We considered having my parents in law (I refuse to call them ex. They are absolutely the best) swear an affidavit but decided that would be over kill. But hey, add anything that can prove your case.

Sworn affidavit of separation

Child's passport

Soon to be ex's passport signed

STB ex spouse's sworn affidavit of separation

A letter of explanation. Basically a short letter. Max 4 sentences saying I was not using this means to circumvent the rules and sponsor an inadmissible person.

My major fear applying as separated was that my STB ex spouse and I renewed our US visa 1 month before AOR as married. This was because we did not have any legal documents to explain our status then. We actually had to attend an interview as our country of residence does not have drop box. I was afraid they would think we were actually still together.

I see lots of new inquiries about divorce and separation. There you have it guys.

I have submitted my passport already. Just mine because our child has an American passport. Now trying to convince my office to cross post me once again!

Goodluck to everyone still waiting for one thing or another. If I think of anything else, I will update my post

thanks for this, been looking for someone who actually applied with the separated status all over nairaland

ladymarshall:
Amazing! Congrats!!!!

Thanks... Congratulations to you too!

kiari:
Does ices require waec & neco now?

No

Please who has a contact person at ABSU?

Kindly assist thanks

[quote author=ladymarshall post=75990922]Silent reader but not anymore, lol. Decided on this journey January 2019.

Wrote ielts 09 Feb (first attempt)

LRWS: 8.5, 8.5, 8, 8. Overall band= 8.5. I saw my result and could not believe. I still think maybe it is not mine and they switched results.

I am grateful to @Eshay for introducing me to the Cannyland journey, this platform and thread, guiding me and sharing her experiences while I prepared for the exams. You are my angel. May our dreams come true

I prepared for a month.

Listening: Practice and concentration is the key. I practiced at least 3 times a week. First results were poor but over time it got better. Know the scores you need to get an 8 (36/40 minimum) and never give up until you can score it in at least 6-7 practice tests consecutively. @happyme31 is so right, that listening tip helped me too especially part 2, 3, and 4. I remember it was a lady that scored so high in part 6 that gave that tip. Practice writing out keys parts of the conversation as you hear them, especially for those academic and touring conversations (part 3 and 4). This will be so useful for answers that are synonyms of what was spoken. For instance, in part 3 of my exam, the supervisor told the student that her presentation was too sudden and the answer was Abrupt. She told the student that she was also too slow, too fast in her speaking and the answer was Irregular. Writing out that conversation helped me identify the synonyms as I rechecked. In those sections, where you have A, B, C options, You would waste a lot of time and lose concentration if you are looking for the answers while the conversation is on. Write out key words and points. Part 1 and sometimes part 2 are straightforward, no need to write all, just listen carefully. If you miss an answer, MOVE ON FAST, don't panic or think about it.

Reading: Skimming and scanning are the keys. The answers are sequential through the passage but they can be tricky. In passage 3 of my exam, the last two answers were in the second paragraph because it mentioned two sentences about outdoor jobs, while the rest of the paragraphs were about indoor jobs. When you cannot find the answer, move on immediately and finish the rest, then return to those unknown questions and read the passages carefully sentence by sentence in that paragraph you think it is, you will find it, depending on how much time you have. While practicing, I noticed my weakness was the difference between False and Not Given, so I spent more time on those parts.

Speaking: Telling a story in part 2 and talkativeness in all the parts are the keys. As @happyme31 pointed out, Jay's videos are the best.



Congratulations!
You couldn't have said it any better.

Kemzyebony:
It’s PPR / COPR ☺️����

Our 2 years Immigration story ( Long post Alert)

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

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

Congrats to you and hubby

Queencyco:


Please exactly how long does this ICES evaluatio
n take? Do they also verify transcripts?

ICES takes a maximum of 12 weeks.
Verification of transcripts with ICES is usually an exception and not the norm.
They may verify if they feel you have handled your transcript especially if you sent it yourself or it was sent from a location separate from where you schooled.

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.

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.

Kemzyebony:
It’s PPR / COPR ☺️����

Our 2 years Immigration story ( Long post Alert)

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 lol. This journey was something else...all my friends had gotten , people I put through, I knew the process to a large extent , why my journey was longer, I don’t know but I know Allah knows best ...


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

congratulations

the post should be long, is a inspirational szumthing. thanks for the gist

get well soon

Congrats to all PPR holders, ITA Clinchers and those that smashed IELTS. This Canada PR journey can be very overwhelming it requires patience and perseverance. To those of us waiting for the golden email it will end in praise and we will testify soon