Update!!!
It's ielts victory.

Listening - 8.5
Reading - 7.5
Speaking - 8.5
Writing - 7.5

I only focused on the listening for this attempt and applied all the tips I got from here. A very big thank you to everyone who reached out to help me. Your words of encouragement went a long way

AuntyKoko:
Hello house,
Any tips on how to improve on my listening please?

Ielts(1st attempt)
Listening 7.5
Reading 9
Speaking 8.5
Writing 7

Ielts(2nd attempt)
Listening 7.5
Reading 9
Speaking 9
Writing 7

I used ielts online and cambridge YouTube videos for both sittings

This PPR hustle is by the grace of God. The patience is on a whole other level and many other things stay stagnant because of the wait.

Haven’t been on here for a bit, but I’m in about 5 WhatsApp and 2 Telegram groups and it feels good to see people shout PPR from time to time.

Right now, I’m sitting in my car waiting for my Mokalik to come totori my kickstarter as the thing is showing itself. Money to buy new car is stuck in POF, even if extra money Dey sef, na to Dey manage till God answers our Canadian prayer.

Many other things also on a lowkey. God will make it end in praise. Amen!!!

How many others are in my sort of situation?

Saw my Nov 23rd result today...LRWS - 6.5,8,7,7...Though some people will feel like why is this guy sharing testimony since i haven't gotten the desired score. For my Listening , the result was quite expected cos i knew i lost focus during the exam which was caused by my being overconfident prior to the exam having passed with 8.5 and 8.0 in previous attempt so i didn't really practise much as my focus was on writing.

However, one thing i will take from this result is that i got my writing and now am so confident that i can never fail that module again(subject to practise ooo lol). I really need to give kudos to @blissnenye. She is a great tutor,very patient and has empathy. In fact during my first two session with her, i already had the confidence that am going to pass the writing module as she was straight to the point and her teaching methods are easy to understand.

My advise is that for those having issues with writing feel free to contact her and you will have no regret. While at that, please pay equal attention to other modules.

In all, there is no giving up on this journey. Hence, we go again. There will surely be light at the end of the tunnel.

bekayy:
@justwise Trust you are well. Please, help with updating the PPR post and linking them to the stories for easier access. Thank You.

I don't think i understood what you want me to do. Update and linking them to stories in what way?

Congratulations!!!

AuntyKoko:
Update!!!
It's ielts victory.

Listening - 8.5
Reading - 7.5
Speaking - 8.5
Writing - 7.5

I only focused on the listening for this attempt and applied all the tips I got from here. A very big thank you to everyone who reached out to help me. Your words of encouragement went a long way

AuntyKoko:
Update!!!
It's ielts victory.

Listening - 8.5
Reading - 7.5
Speaking - 8.5
Writing - 7.5

I only focused on the listening for this attempt and applied all the tips I got from here. A very big thank you to everyone who reached out to help me. Your words of encouragement went a long way

Congratulations.
Though I fell somewhat discouraged because of the high cut off mark, about 471. How can one make such high score without relatives in Canada? #sigh#

Kaygirl33:

December 2019 means it has not yet been awarded as at the time you sent it. Or did you mean December 2018?

yh, 2018

Kaygirl33:

Make a photocopy and then write your reference number on it. Scan and then fax.

thnks

Hello. In the page 1. You know how you can view PPR posts via the monikers and click them to view the entire PPR post. I'm asking you as i believe you can do it. In part 9 of this thread, the page 1 isn't updated and linked to the stories. I hope you understand me. Cheers.

justwise:


I don't think i understood what you want me to do. Update and linking them to stories in what way?

Yayyy. You made it. I remember your issue was Listening. Congrats . Wonderful.

AuntyKoko:
Update!!!
It's ielts victory.

Listening - 8.5
Reading - 7.5
Speaking - 8.5
Writing - 7.5

bekayy:
Hello. In the page 1. You know how you can view PPR posts via the monikers and click them to view the entire PPR post. I'm asking you as i believe you can do it. In part 9 of this thread, the page 1 isn't updated and linked to the stories. I hope you understand me. Cheers.

That’s clear now but unfortunately i don’t have the time to do it though it’s something any member here can do.

If somebody can volunteer that will be great

Article titled:

IELTS - My Story

This is quite lengthy; if you want to have an astute view of what the IELTS hurdle means to an average Nigerian. Otherwise, simply just skip to the bottom for a succinct overview.

Today, it is no longer news that almost every meaningful Nigerian has lost touch with patriotism. This is undoubtedly a fallacy that only the less privilege hunger for - so we believed. However, the abrupt turn in people's reality is caused as a result of upheaval challenges the citizens experience such as an excruciating struggle for our commonwealth, unquenchable quest for our daily livelihood, and more importantly, the plea for our fundamental human rights. All these have led the most patriotic of us to doubt their continued allegiance to the Nigerian sovereignty.

The above simply means, "Nigeria's poor governance is the reason for a massive exodus of its citizens"

Abeg forget those grammar for IELTS , so my people...here the story goes...

I am going to solely talk about my IELTS ordeal, journey, lesson learned, and above all, testimony.

Well, I knew of this monster - IELTS, to be a major hurdle in this migration process, especially for the Express entry. Oya nah, as a sharp guy wey I "think" sey I be, I tell myself say guy, you have to study hard and ensure you make this thing "one-time o". No money for Lagos, no money for pocket. I jack the test for about a month. If nah material, hmmm I get them in LARGE QUANTITY...almost 50G of file size. abeg just forget that one. It's a must [b]NEVER DO [/b]for anyone who truly wants to just pass and move on, and this I believe is what the majority of us will eventually do except if probably we intend lecturing IELTS, someday.

So, the large chunk of the file was first sorted from least important to most relevant. This took about a week of searching and skimming through each of the folders and documents downloaded online. After this, I realized that about 50% of these are outdated and mainly irrelevant or bogus for what the author claims it for. The sorting exercise took time since I had to consult almost everyone who I felt had even the slightest idea of IELTS. Finally, I came to a halt with about 5G size of the electronic document. These include files such as Video, Text, Transcript, Images, and Audio.

At the end of the exercise, about 2 weeks of the dedicated 30days had already elapsed with full course load to read. It became apparent that I had to consider extending the proposed test date, gladly I hadn't scheduled either had I paid when I came to this conclusion. I sat back and decided on a new date, this time, 8weeks ahead! Yes, that what I felt it will take to cover ALL of the materials I have - Wrong Motive.

Fast forward to the ending of the third week, I felt more buoyant and courage led me to commit date, and I opted for 27th of July, 2019. This was an appropriate time I thought, and surely, I should have been just ready to get an 8,8,8,8, so I thought, but what a life.

As the days go by, I knew the approach of reading it all would lead to no good, hence a swift change to a more relaxed method to get it all done. I hastily drafted out a plan to guide me. This plan was designed for recording exercises I had done, and the marks got. I recorded as many as I can and attempt as much as I deemed fit.

These days were running too fast, and it seemed the sun loved setting too quickly, so I felt much of the time. Well, here we are, and tomorrow is my first IELTS test. I had registered with IDP, got the location on google map, and then, all seemed set and ready to ace. At least now we both know better, that wishes are not horses neither are we going to see a unicorn any sooner.

When I got to the venue, it seemed to be the largest crowd I have seen in quite a long time. I hardly can remember any scene of such a throng of people, it was massive! I quickly settled in and followed all instructions as I have been told that this is crucial to me understanding IELTS procedures, and ultimately acing the test, so I complied accordingly.

TEST 1 - THE NOVICE ATTEMPT - 27 JULY 2019 - IDP - PAPER - LAGOS
Listening was quite dull, and like many who are not conversant with it, I simply "slept off". Well not literally, but because of its drudgery approach, I couldn't find anything fascinating about the talk, and while the lady speaker was at Question 26, I thought she had reached 30, so I simply turned the leaflet to the next page. I only knew that for the next few minutes she muttered and said a lot of gibberish stuff that I couldn't find relating to those MCQ I was looking at. I turned around, but everyone around me looked like zombies, neck struck out, eyes wide open with this black looking monologue ear puds - we call headphones. At this point, I "cucuma" close my eyes and "jejely" wait till I would hear "now you have come to the end of Section 4" so that I can just submit, however, I didn't know I was the one in a hurry to fail, and rightly so I got a 6.5 in Listening, surely, I didn't expect any better.

The Reading and other modules went well. I am a "fast reader", so I read all paragraphs quickly and finish in about 25Mins. Instead of going through my answers, I started thinking of when I will come for the next test. My fate was made with what happened during the listening, so I had lost the last hope left. Then came the monster, the Writing Module. At this period, I had already lost my balance so, I didn't concentrate when reading the questions to thoroughly understand what is required. And, my friends, please should you not read anything again after this, PLEASE READ YOUR IELTS QUESTIONS ESPECIALLY TASK 2 THOROUGHLY to know what you're required to write on. So, the written exam came to an end, with a cleaned and re-written paragraph 3 because the question said, Discuss both views, unfortunately, I wrote on support one side, so I had to wipe it off, and this left my booklet illegible for me to read what I had written in it, how much more to the eyes of an examiner. At this point, I knew what the whole TEST 1 was going to be.

RESULT 1: LRSW:::6.5, 7, 7, 6.5 - NOT SAD, NOT SHOKED, WELL DESERVED.



TEST 2 - THE REBOUNCE - 17 AUGUST 2019 - IDP - PAPER - LAGOS
I thought I had seen it all, so I gave myself just 2 weeks to dust it off, and re-seat for another test and boom! The money went down south. In this attempt, to be honest, I believed for once, I deserved to have aced the test and be done with it. But just as many would say, IELTS is not about your belief, rather it is about their beliefs, and so it was. I took the listening with my spouse, same day, same test, different result, and sadly, the same feeling. During the preparation phase, I used mainly Liz videos, E2, and did a few practices from Cambridge 11-14. Cambridge is my recommendation for Reading. Please do not waste your time on many materials, it is of no use. Although I made an unforgivable mistake of misspelling the word "innate" for "inane" - which means "silly" rather than "natural" - NEVER USE A VOCAB YOU DOUBT THE SPELLING, rather just express it in multiple words - You won't get an additional band for BIG VOCABULARY, so whatta?

As the story goes, we were informed that "we will get our result in 13 days", and yes, we did but this time, I felt I was cheated cause I had 8,7,7,6.5. Since it was "just" that little unforgivable misspelling. Spouse and I quickly decided to throw 46K+ away - just like that, within a twinkle of an eye. Well, the money was lost as EOR came back the same, after almost 17 days. This led to the delay in re-registering for another test. Because the Task 2 question asked was that I had seen and practiced before the test, and my output was re-checked only once before submitting, since I wrote too much to have enough time to go through it multiple times. This is another big mistake! Please do not for once think writing "novels" will get you a 7 or even 6.5. In fact, I wrote 259 exactly to get the eventual 7. Don't be surprised how I managed to get the exact number of words, I wrote using CDT at the 3rd and 4th attempts. The CDT shows you the number of words as you type - A huge advantage for those who take CDT.


RESULT 2: LRSW:::8, 7, 7, 6.5 - SAD, SHOKED, FELT CHEATED. - REMARKED - NO CHANGE - LOST 46K+

TEST 3 - THE QUEST FOR A CHANGE - 31ST OCTOBER 2019 - BC - CDT - LAGOS
At this attempt, I had seen it all, including the writing, multiple appearances, re-marking, and grief. However, you won't give up, when what is down is too scary, that you cannot afford to stay down. So I decided, I will take a drastic decision to change the examiner, the test delivery, EOR cost, and even my orientation of the exam. This time I prepared only for the Writing module. I practice individually; the parts of an essay, paragraphs, and even the formation of sentences - just everything, afresh. I know I had to make this critical change for something new to happen since it is only madness to do the same thing repeatedly and expect a different result. So it's my pleasure to advise you against writing and correcting all by yourself. Please take a deep breath, swallow the pride, and simply accept you need help. Seek for someone, a tutor or a tool that can help you spot errors or grade your work to show you your weak areas.

Just to derail a little, I am a first-class double degree graduate. I had my Masters below 30 and all through BSc and MSc I never had an F, in fact, I had about 50 As in a total of 62 courses and my MSc is about 10As in 16 courses. And to buttress this, I never went for extra morals or tutorials or lessons. I often regard myself as a _LONE WOLF_, and rarely attend lectures. My lecturers hate me because I would miss class, get an 8/30 in the test but go-ahead to get a 65/70 in the exam, just to earn the A! That was my type of person, in fact, after seeing this 3rd attempt with 6.5, I told one of my guys that, "do you know my wife married me because she thought I was intelligent?", but I doubt if I am still who I thought I was. Guys, I was depressed!

So back to the main discussion, I quickly settled in for the CDT at BC and immediately de-taste the Listening section, because it felt difficult Listening, Typing and Looking at an ugly computer screen. Well, I did, and swiftly came the Reading module, this was a cakewalk, cause you do not have to type anything till the end. Our classic Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V works perfectly here. So all along I just lifted the text from the paragraph and pasted where it needed to be. Then, came the Writing Module, God knows I had prepared terrifically hard to crunch the writing should it be a "Discuss both views" as popularly expected, sadly, it wasn't - I was given the "Dis/Advantage" style, albeit, I struggled, but I felt beyond doubt that at worst, I deserved a 7.0. I wrote an elaborated essay that argued in support of "The need for employers to contact their employees at all times, even during holidays". Unless, the marker dislike my opinion, and emotions overshadowed his/her expertise, I still very much believed I wrote well. Although, I didn't have enough time to go through the 2nd time, however, the Grammar, TA, C/C, LR were quite ok, probably there were few punctuations misplacements, I cannot tell. Nonetheless, my humble plea is that, DO NOT WRITE BEYOND 300 WORDS. DO NOT WRITE TOO MUCH THAT YOU won't BE ABLE TO PROOFREAD THE ESSAY/LETTER ATLEAST 3 TIMES EACH.

The result was withheld for about 7 additional days. This was to aid them to carry out a Quality Control check on it. This usually happens if there is greater than or equal to 2 band score difference between any of the test module, in my case - 6.5<<>>8.5.


*RESULT 3: LRSW:::8.5, 8.5, 8, 6.5 - SAD, HAPPY - MIXED FEELINGS, FELT CHEATED. - REMARKED - UPGRADED W7.0



*TEST 4 - HURRIDLY RENEWED, REFRESHED, READY, AND THE FINAL - 21ST NOVEMBER 2019 - BC - CDT - LAGOS*
I will digress for the next two paragraphs. Firstly, when the result of the last test was released I was onboard on a Flight, and I quickly checked and burst to tears. I cried so much that I cannot remember when last I had that experience - I couldn't convince even myself I wasn't a failure. But, I told myself to move on, and I hoped for better days for me, my wife, and our kid. On landing, I hurried typed on the Tutor Fidelis WhatsApp group; the one thing that changed my story. Shortly after typing, I remember how each of the members came and sympathized with me, and this sent some cold chill down my spine. I for once felt the pains my colleagues during my college days felt when they failed. I was a failure, and I felt so.

Well, as we all know the downfall of a man is not the end of his life, so I picked the remaining broken pieces together, reach out to *@fidelism* - he owns and lectures IELTS writing, and we had a terrific negotiation - The crash course program. Though my schedule was too tight to be a good student as usual, however, I hope he can be proud of his achievement and that of mine in expatiating on the brief ideas he gave following the "Letter review". I was horrible in Task Achievement. I just "dey jabo, dey write wetin look sweet for my eyes", not essentially what is asked. PLEASE STICK TO PLAN - DO NOT WRITE TO SUIT YOURSELF, RATHER WRITE TO CONVINCE THE EXAMINER.

Now back to the main subject. The Test 4 is slightly confusing since I had a horrible day throughout the 24 hours. To begin with, my neighbor's car refused to start, and she parked directly behind mine, so it was a no-show for me to drive out. I just got my phone and no Uber/Taxify/OPay, and what have you on the phone. It wasn't just the time to download and begin the registration process since I was running late. This was the 3rd time her car had disappointed me - I was distraught. I dashed out, luckily found an OPay bike man, I hired him to the test venue, jump off and angrily went in for the Test. A young dude tried chatting me up, but this was not just that kind of day, I politely told him "hey, I am sorry, but I am not having the best of the moment. Please bear with me", the "bobo just face em front". Sadly, we'll spend the next 2hours 45 minute side-by-side as he was the next person to me all through the written modules. Lol.

Some module was tough, while others were as usual. First, the listening was easy but somehow twisted and I got confused, but manage to find my way as the audio progressed. Then, my favorite module - the Reading. This was relatively moderate but on average I would say it was difficult because many people would find it hard. Thirdly was the Writing - my headache. Well, I was well planned and had my guard on whichever style that would pop-up. So, I was given the "Good or Bad" style, my shoulders just dropped and I was like "Why nah?". Then, I quickly sucked it up and began writing. I typed about 289 words in 20mins including the brainstorming and writing. Well, I told myself this was it, I would stop right here. I had this plan of ~50, 90, 90, 30 words for paragraphs 1,2,3,4 respectively.

So, immediately I got above the estimated number of words for each paragraph, I ended it and moved to the next, regardless of my ideas left. This word management approach helped me in managing my time. The word count in CDT is a big plus why people should opt for this testing style. Also, I did a similar technique for the Task 1, i.e 40, 50, 50, 15, 10 per paragraph. After my Task 2, I read the text 4 times, each for the marking criteria - TA, CC, LR, GR/A, before I moved over to Task one. With 25 minutes to go, I began the Task 1, and I had this done in 12 minutes and used approximately 5minute to proofread in the same way as with Task 2. So, when I was done with the Task 2, and the Task 1, I was left with about 3 minutes and then as I was watching the Top-centered clock tick down, I decided to have a final look on my Task 2 again. And boom, a brother, has just written entirely different TA! wow! I knew it, I said! I have been having a horrible day, but this crowns it all up - "so these village people sabi this location, too?"

As I read the question of Task 2 again, I noticed the question had asked to write on the importance of the question on Grandchildren despite the Question subject was on the importance of Grandparents in the upbringing of their children. Confusing right? yeah, that's how I felt with 3 minutes to go. Hmmm, as a sharp guy, I quickly changed the last sentence in paragraphs 3 and 4 to somehow reflect that grandparents' benefitted from the impact of each body paragraph and in the long run in my conclusion. This was chaotic, and before I knew it, time ran out - Automatic Submit.

I wanted to hurry out and head home leaving the speaking module because immediately after the time elapsed, the feeling came back that, how about if the first time reading the question was actually correct, that the 2nd time reading was what was wrong, since, at both times, I only read the question good/bad once! DO NOT EVER READ YOUR QUESTION ONCE - NEVER! Please read the whole question at least three times before writing, even before the creation of ideas. This will aid your comprehension of the question, and this is the ultimate guide to achieving your desired TA.

Well, during my disgust with myself, I almost had a brawl with one of the proctors - I managed to comport myself accordingly. I left the room immediately and wanted to just go home, but they won't allow, that my valuables will be held in their custody till everyone finishes, so there was no sense in skipping the speaking module. Also, that I should just try and sit for the last module while I hope for "Miracle". They had felt I was in distress, and I needed to just go, thus they quickly arranged me for a quick session, although I still had to wait for about 2 hours before it was my turn. The speaking was in shambles, as I spoke rashly to the examiner, I cared less at this point, I just wanted the test to be over, and then go home to sleep - my surest dose to BAD TIMES. I remember the woman asked about my sad moments and the example I gave was how clueless I felt BC was, that they had to delay my result for 7 more days for Quality control checks when this was a CDT; In my head, I asked: "what possibly could they have thought happened during the Test". Ultimately, regardless of the two hours wait, I am truly grateful I did, at least now.

And yes, did I tell you that I also read the SAINT JOSEPH OF CUPERTINO Prayer [/b]days leading to the exam, and even at the exam, despite not being a Catholic. Well, you may say this doesn't work, I didn't believe it prior to my last exam also, but I had heard testimonies about it, and surely it won't hurt if I gave it a try, so I did. I was desperate, you may say, but in this journey, whatever you feel is legitimate, and would get you to your destination, please board that conveyor and get to where you want to be. So whether it's the spiritual side, or not, it is up to you to decide, for me,[b] IT WORKED, AND IT IS A MIRACLE!


*RESULT 4: LRSW:::8, 8, 7.5, 7 - ECSTATIC, RELIEVED AND THINKING AHEAD.

Madam side: She isn't the "heavy reading type", but somehow she always gets it done - as long as an exam is involved. Her first attempt was not very convincing, however, the Second which was her last, and enough to give us the maximum point as a "supporting striker" - 8.5, 7, 7, 7 - IDP - PDT. This only goes along to buttress the theory that "Females are better than their counterparts in the IELTS" test. Well, as always, that is left for you to contradict - I will be glad if you don't, anyways.


IELTS ME+MADAM = CRS@475

Presently: Gently waiting for Wednesday, so I can shout IT'S ITA, BABY!!!

*MY GOLDEN TIPS AND LESSON LEARNED FROM THE IELTS*
- Do not have too many materials - you do not need them.
- Practice, Pray, Practice
- Just read to understand the exam structure, and what is required for just a week.
- Do not at any time underestimate the exam - You'll regret you did.
- Practice consistently for at least 6 weeks
- Never practice alone - i.e have someone review your work. I cannot tell you how much this changed everything.
- Try to identify your weaknesses and fight it to the last
- Pray, and sleep at the night leading to your exam.
- Just do whatever legal to ensure you get your desired score.
- The IELTS IDP Writing Module material is a MUST have - well written.
- Do not write above 300 words
- Lastly, should more than 50% of your total sentences have any error based on the 4 grading criteria - you'll hardly scale through to 7.0 - the main reason many are stuck at 6.5.
- Have enough time to proofread your Essay and Letter at least 4 times for each of the marking criteria before you submit.


*SPECIFIC MATERIALS PER MODULES*
*LISTENING*
- Cambridge 11-14 both Academic and GT - Use both.
- Youtube - IELTS Galaxy, IELTS Listening Test, and The IELTS Listening Test II

*READING*
Learning tricks
- E2 Videos on Youtube
Practice
- Cambridge 11-14 both Academic and GT - Use both. (Academic Reading is crazier - if you can get a 35/40 - you're good to go)

*SPEAKING*
- Makkar IELTS Speaking prediction book (3 of my test questions were in her book, except the last attempt, I couldn't blame her though since the questions were outdated. The doc was for Apr-Sept.)

*WRITING*
Learning
- IELTS IDP Writing Material

Practice - The #1 is a site that has all IELTS questions. #2 is a current but previous test question. This is to familiarize with the newest question and use it to predict which month IELTS is selecting her question from on the #1 site question bank.

#1- [url=Site1]https://www.ieltspodcast.com/sample-ielts-task-2-questions/#1nt2qs[/url]
#2 - [url=Site2]https://www.examword.com/ielts-practice/writing-exam-general[/url]

TUTOR/REVIEWING
- Obviously, @fidelism

TOOLS
- Grammarly.com app
- Writing9.com - egrader robot

PERSONAL OPINION ON WHERE/WHICH TO WRITE
*IDP Paper* - only if you have never used a computer or you're never comfortable working with one.
*IDP CDT* - They don't have CDT in Nigeria, so I cannot speak for their CDT abroad
*BC Paper* - I did not take their Paper DT, so I cannot speak for their PDT
*BC CDT* - This is new and should be considered, do not fret for the listening, you'll only have to type One Word for each question in both Section 1 and Section 4. Find the Video on Youtube so proper understanding of how it is being delivered.

OVERALL: Guys, I strongly believe, BC is using the CDT to entice people to switch to the computer system method of delivery. And, mind you, your result comes out int 5-7days. Just give your next attempt a trial with BC CDT, you'll be glad you did. Looking at my score you can easily see the difference, especially in the reading.

Guys, so that's it for me, it has been a learning experience for me not to believe the arm of flesh, as it is written in the Holy book that "the arm of flesh will fail you". Please do not rely on yourself alone, reach out to people, ask for prayers, and most importantly study/practice hard. Always remember that no man is an island.

I hope this write up inspires you to go for greatness, pursue your dream, and even beyond IELTS, help you to understand that "Miracle still happens." Keep fighting, keep hustling, and keep practicing, sooner than later, you'll be sharing your testimony.

Thank you all, and do have a wonderful journey to Canada.

IN A WRAP:
IELTS - ME;
IDP
1st: LRSW: 6.5, 7.0, 7.0, 6.5
2nd: LRSW: 8.0, 7.0, 7.0, 6.5 (EOR: Unchanged)
BC CDT
3rd: LRSW: 8.5, 8.5, 8.0, 6.5 (EOR: Changed 7.0) - Applied with this.
4th: LRSW: 8.0, 8.0, 7.5, 7.0 (Took this before EOR came out)

IELTS Madam;
IDP
1st: LRSW: 7.5, 6.5, 6.5, 6.5
2nd: LRSW: 8.5, 7.0, 7.0, 7.0

CRS: 475

Waiting for the golden ITA, come next draw.

@johnnybravo1990

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Has anyone written IELTS at Park inn Abeokuta. What was the experience like?

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It’s PPR!!!
Very silent reader of this Canada Express Entry forum. My first ever post here was just a few days before I received the Ready for Visa mail.
I’ve always had it in mind to leave Nigeria one day for the abroad. While I was still in university, I had researched migration to various countries including Australia and Canada, however I preferred Canada, Australia to me is just too far. Lol
Fast forward to meeting my husband who also had the same notion of moving out of the country to Canada. We explored the education route but it didn’t seem to play out. In fact I got discouraged when one of my close friends was denied a student visa even after getting admission. Seemed to me that the process was quite tricky and had more risks of refusal than express entry.
Did a thorough research about express entry on CIC , Nairaland and Canadavisa websites.
Decided to give the IELTS an attempt in Jan 2017, L7.5, R9, W7, S7
Got our medical degrees source verified by MCC. Experienced some months of delay with mine because my school didn’t respond to MCC on time. There was one non academic strike during that period. I had to go there several times and ‘greased’ some hands before it was finally rectified! Got ECA report in July, 2018.
Created an account on CIC in September 2018, CRS was just 414, dropped by 5 points to 409 after my birthday that same month.
Attempted the IELTS for the second time in October 2018, L8.5, R8.5, W6, S7.5 (After reading some people’s posts online about remarking some modules, I was encouraged to apply for EOR, W6.5. Unfortunately this was not enough to improve my CRS score, however I was happy I got my 15k back. Lol.)
Waited in the pool for sometime, hoping I’d get ITA or EOI from Ontario, but it never came.
After some encouragement from an unlikely person, my immediate boss early this year, I wrote the IELTS for the third time in March 2019, L8.5, R7, W7, S7.5 (dreamt about this scores) Victory at last!
By this time I had almost 4years of work experience and my CRS became 463 (had a dream about this too)
Got ITA April 17, 2019
Got my work experience letters from 3 places where I worked( including housemanship and NYSC) stating all that CIC required. Excluded that of my current place of work and attached LOE. I had some payslips for only my housemanship so I submitted 6months bank statements highlighting payments for my NYSC and the 3rd work place.
POF was 100% gift deed from my parent. Money was transferred in May 2019, but I submitted 6months bank statement and highlighted the day of transfer. Got bank reference letter and letter of non indebtedness. Included Oanda page showing the conversion rate.
AOR June 10, 2019 (didn’t pay RPRF upfront, wanted to get the request so I’ll know there’s some progress)
MEP/BIL July 16, 2019
Had like 2 GUs around this period. Checked my profile almost every freaking day. Lol
Biometrics was done 22nd July and uploaded
ABSOLUTE SILENCE AFTER THAT
Tried calling CIC with those call apps, just kept on ringing and no one picked. Maybe I didn’t do something right�‍♀️
Wanted to raise CSE but got stuck where they asked for VO. I didn’t know mine, and I still don’t.
Saw a link for raising a CSE on Canadavisa which took me directly to where I needed without having to fill in VO.
Filled and submitted it on 30th November 2019. Basically asked for an update on my application and told them I was beginning to doubt my application would get a final decision within 6months.
Kept checking my account and then got a GU on the 3rd of December. Saw application/profile updated and the profile page had some slight changes like lastest update medical passed July 16 and percentage completion.
Got RPRF request letter the very next day, 4th December
My letter read admissibility review is still in progress and I was instructed to respond within 7days. Paid and uploaded the receipt that same day. Didn’t want to delay anything because the status was ‘action required’.
Checked my profile again the next day and ADR change from you need to provide additional documents to not applicable
I use my phone as a hot spot to browse on my iPad. I usually charge my phone overnight outside our bedroom. While I was reading on my iPad the night of that very same day(5th December), I heard my phone beep and I was just wondering who would send me a message at that odd hour. Something within me just prompted me to check my email on my iPad because I disabled automatic synchronization . Lo and behold my people, it was the Ready for visa mail!!! Came in at 11.03pm. It came just a few days shy from the 6th month mark.
I woke my husband up with the good news and we started praising God
This is the first ‘serious’ visa we would be applying for, the only travel history we have is Dubai.
This has been one of our major prayer points for a while now
It has indeed ended in praise

Congratulations, DrAngie...

Queencyco:
It's PPR guys....

Semi Long post alert.

*MY PPR STORY*

*Decision to travel* : Hubby always had the dream and I bought it after we got married. Finally decided to begin the EE journey officially in January 2019.

IELTS (1st and Only Attempt): February 19, 2019.
Got 9,8.5,8,7 in R,L,S,W.
I practised with the BC test taker materials for reading, ieltsbuddy for listening. I didn't practice speaking and writing but the grace of God saw me through.
Hubby's IELTS: Band 6

ECA: ICES for hubby and me.
ICES miraculously evaluated my UNIPORT degree even after they had written me to say they won't.

*EE profile created* : 18th June
(CRS - 467)
I have an MSc, less than 30 years and married with more than 3 years work experience.

*Timeline*
*ITA* : 26th June
*AOR* : 10, July, 2019
*Biometrics/Medicals passed* : 2, Aug,2019
*ADR* : Aug, 2nd. I was asked to rescan my international passport. I later realised that the one I uploaded initially had some parts cut off (you can't be too careful with your application)
*1st Ghost update* : 3rd August: ADR changed to- we are reviewing the additional documents you submitted.
*Silence* ....
*2nd Ghost update* : 3rd Dec, 2019 - nothing changed
*3rd Ghost update* : 4th Dec, 2019 - ADR changed to NA
*PPR* :
*Travel history* : PA-None. Spouse visited Ghana twice.
VO: Ottawa

*Documents Uploaded*
Education: ielts results, university degree certificates, ECA reports.

Marriage: Marriage certificates (church and court).

Proof of name change: newspaper advert, court affidavit.

Employment: reference letters in IRCC format, 6 months bank statements for two of my employments, and pay slips for one employment that I was paid in cash.

*POF* : 6 months treasury bill. Hubby transferred the money to my account and I bought the TB.
So, I uploaded my TB certificate, hubby's account statement showing the transfer only, reference letters from the three banks I bank with and LOE.

Note: Let a second eye go through your application before you submit.
You can't be too careful.

My application journey was powdered by grace, I literally saw the help of God at every stage.

If God has said it, it will surely come to pass. It can only be delayed for a while.
I pray that everyone believing God in this journey receives His favour in Jesus Name.

Congrats dear.
Pls ieltsbuddy has only 5 test practices same as ielts buddy. Could you give me link to them if they're more?

DrAngie:
Drum roll please....�����
It’s PPR!!!
Very silent reader of this Canada Express Entry forum. My first ever post here was just a few days before I received the Ready for Visa mail.
I’ve always had it in mind to leave Nigeria one day for the abroad. While I was still in university, I had researched migration to various countries including Australia and Canada, however I preferred Canada, Australia to me is just too far. Lol
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I woke my husband up with the good news and we started praising God
This is the first ‘serious’ visa we would be applying for, the only travel history we have is Dubai.
This has been one of our major prayer points for a while now
It has indeed ended in praise

Congratulations! God bless you.

Jesu, my PPR gist don ready o, na only the PPR I dey wait. 19 days to go.

godG:
Jesu, my PPR gist don ready o, na only the PPR I dey wait. 19 days to go.

e go come, nor worry

Very soon!

godG:
Jesu, my PPR gist don ready o, na only the PPR I dey wait. 19 days to go.

Stencil:
Very soon!

COPR2020:

e go come, nor worry

Amen o. Thanks, good people.

You are getting it as xmas gift ... just remember this post. Congratulations in advance

godG:
Jesu, my PPR gist don ready o, na only the PPR I dey wait. 19 days to go.

Eraytee:
You are getting it as xmas gift ... just remember this post. Congratulations in advance

Amen!!! Thank you!

Bro, it's not too late to start learning French. It seems like a tall order but achievable actually if you make that decision and put your mind to it. Download the Duolingo app for a start. Search online for French Together and follow his tips and find a suitable coaching school like Alliance Francaise. If I were you, I would have invested the time and money (the time especially) I expended retaking the IELTS into this as TEF has more points on offer if you can get to a B2 or C1 level.

Please act. I would love to hear that breakthrough news from you soon. You've really given this your all and you deserve the best..

Eraytee:
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