Debbieeeeeee:
Customary marriage A.K.A traditional marriage is a legally binding form of marriage in Nigeria. But we are used to double-deck marriage I.e trad, registry, white Altogether. To the poster asking if she’s legally married yes you’re legally married and can obtain certificate from a customary court. The visa officers reviewing files are aware of the forms of marriages in Nigeria, it shouldn’t be alien to them.

Kekereekun123:
copr is canceled when you add spouse, she can't travel unless she and her husband are issued new ppr and copr

Kekereekun123:
this is not correct. You can choose to marry at anytime you wish.

phabulous88:


You will most likely receive a Procedural Fairness letter.

Any reason why you got married 2-3 weeks after PPR?

Debbieeeeeee:
Customary marriage A.K.A traditional marriage is a legally binding form of marriage in Nigeria. But we are used to double-deck marriage I.e trad, registry, white Altogether. To the poster asking if she’s legally married yes you’re legally married and can obtain certificate from a customary court. The visa officers reviewing files are aware of the forms of marriages in Nigeria, it shouldn’t be alien to them.

Perra:


Wao, ..It would be nice if such certificate can be obtained from a customary court without having to go through an actual court wedding since it won't be possible to do one now.

Tope235:



My opinion (others might also give a contrary view) would be to travel with your COPR so its doesn't expire and then do a spousal application for your wife. Please bear in mind that the spousal route takes about a year but its safer so you don't lose out on both ends instead of just waiting endlessly. Once COPR expires, chances of it being reissued is very slim, but its not impossible. A bird in hand is better than 2 in the bush

*Mythoughts*

radec:


If you added spouse after landing/soft landing it won't be cancelled. Hope for the best

BeverlyRose:


Please I need information on CIPM. I’m looking to take this so I can have a second certificate. I don’t want to do BCS cause I have 0 IT knowledge. Anything from price, material, exams. I checked their website but it confused me the more. Congrats on your PPR

teniolajolade:
Dear House,
Please help look into this:
I started my application alone.
ITA was received in September 2019. Age 30, birthday in May.
Medicals and Biometrics done in October 2019.
PPR was finally issued in February 2020.
I decided to add spouse to avoid boredom in strange land and hurdles of sponsoring spouse later on. Marriage took place first week in March and notification sent to CIC.
All the documents for the spouse( Medicals and Police report) were also prepared immediately after marriage as we expected this would be submitted.
We submitted all documents and added spouse to application by 3rd week in March, including police report and medicals.
Till date, CIC has not responded to enquiries or provided update for spouse or requested for her biometrics. All web forms keep getting the same response that it is being processed and that additional information will be asked if required. We requested for GCMS notes and the last update on it stated April 2020.
Please what could be causing the hold up, do we keep raising web forms or just wait and hope for the best?
I will be 32 in 2021. Is age going to be a factor?
Lest I forget, my passport even expired during this process on my birthday. I have gotten a new passport, and added it to my application. Needless to say, my medicals is also over a year.

radec:


If you added spouse after landing/soft landing it won't be cancelled. Hope for the best

Katherine98:
Any December AOR group? Please I’d like to be added

canada2021uvg:
Hello,

Please does anyone know a Whatsapp group specifically for PR applicants who are lawyers in Nigeria. Any group dedicated to lawyers in Nigeria that are undertaking the NCA exams in the coming months?

Thank you.

jj17cv:
@obilec
Since you already paid the biometrics fee go to VFS with the receipt and bio letter with ur passport and get it done u don't need to upload anything since u are done it

Perra:


For newspaper publication, all you have to do is to swear an affidavit that you were traditionally married and hence you wish to change your name to his name.
That's all, and since then even my International passport bears his name. Altho this is the first time I would be needing to make use of the passport in his name but with no marriage certificate.

I'm considering the common law route

Shukrahusman:
My AOR is November 6...I think they are through with october AOR this week. We should get our MEP/BIL next week

Nov2020gc:


I opened a November group this morning cos its been hard finding one. It's not yet full... Could pass for a November/December too cos mine is November 30. If interested email your number to @nov2020aor@gmail.com or pm me.

Viviansucre:
hello just sent you an email. many thanks.

teniolajolade:
Dear House,
Please help look into this:
I started my application alone.
ITA was received in September 2019. Age 30, birthday in May.
Medicals and Biometrics done in October 2019.
PPR was finally issued in February 2020.
I decided to add spouse to avoid boredom in strange land and hurdles of sponsoring spouse later on. Marriage took place first week in March and notification sent to CIC.
All the documents for the spouse( Medicals and Police report) were also prepared immediately after marriage as we expected this would be submitted.
We submitted all documents and added spouse to application by 3rd week in March, including police report and medicals.
Till date, CIC has not responded to enquiries or provided update for spouse or requested for her biometrics. All web forms keep getting the same response that it is being processed and that additional information will be asked if required. We requested for GCMS notes and the last update on it stated April 2020.
Please what could be causing the hold up, do we keep raising web forms or just wait and hope for the best?
I will be 32 in 2021. Is age going to be a factor?
Lest I forget, my passport even expired during this process on my birthday. I have gotten a new passport, and added it to my application. Needless to say, my medicals is also over a year.

Ola2j:

So I thought too until I received my gcms note. They have a quarterly fixed rate they use. It's extremely different from the fe they even post on their website. For example, you can submit $13000 and the system automatically flags your application for minimum funds requirement met but the analyst handling your file will use the exchange rate of the day he's working on your application to calculate the cad equivalence. People who have ordered gcms note will notice this difference. They have a fixed rate we all don't know about

Liispa:


You're right, its way lower. When I saw mine in the notes it was even lower than predicted

phabulous88:
Guys, the EOR on my IELTS Writing came out successful. Just checked online now and it increased from 6.5 to 7.

If you’re not happy with your IELTS results and you’re super sure that you deserve a highest score in Writing or Speaking, please go ahead and apply for an EOR.

TOdus18:
Hello all,

My sister got into her Bsc program via direct entry (Cambridge A-levels). We were wondering if this could be evaluated as two or more certificates. Has anyone been in this situation?

All we saw when researching was that people used foundation diploma and the likes.

We want to know before she embarks on acca.
Thanks

canada2021uvg:
Hello,

Please does anyone know a Whatsapp group specifically for PR applicants who are lawyers in Nigeria. Any group dedicated to lawyers in Nigeria that are undertaking the NCA exams in the coming months?

Thank you.

Viking007:
Please must the biometrics fee be paid using a dollar domiciliary account? Can't a normal naira master card be used for payment?

Kendrix69:

it can, but Limits on Naira Cards wont allow you to

Viking007:
How much is the fee please?

Mmamaroon:




Some more info......

Marriage must be valid where it took place and under Canadian law
A marriage that took place abroad must be valid both under the laws of the jurisdiction where it took place and under Canadian federal law in order to be considered legal for immigration purposes. A marriage that is legally recognized according to the law of the place where it occurred is usually recognized in Canada, but the onus is on applicants to prove that their marriage is legal.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/non-economic-classes/family-class-determining-spouse/legality.html#marriageIsValid

ABSTRUSE:


Telegram - YES!

Igethope:


Oh great. Let me holla.