Humblega:
Any whatsapp group for October Aor pple?

Yes o! Email your number, so i can add you.

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My Express Entry Journey - (Formerly known as AmeComplique)

The following events take place in the city of Lagos and a far away dreadful land called the ACCRA VISA OFFICE.

It has been said by victorious warriors before me that once you survive a journey through the Accra visa office evil forest, you can kill a lion with your bare hands.

Starring:
Two study abroad agents, One Canadian Immigration agent, The men and women of the Accra visa office, Big Daddy Ralph and my humble self formerly known as AmeComplique.

Now the Story Begins.....

NB: I did the first draft of this post in November 2018, but Alas brethren God had other plans for me.

TIMELINE
Decision to relocate: Since i realised I was born in Nigeria.
IELTS First Attempt (September 2017) BC: LRSW 8.5, 7, 7.5, 6.5
Second Attempt (May 2018) BC: 9, 9, 7.5, 7.5
ECA (WES ): Masters
Work Experience m: Cumulative of 3years and 7months at the time I applied (NOC 1241& 1243)
Travel history: UAE (gist below)
ITA: June 25th 2018(a day to my birthday��) and first ever Monday draw (I believe)
AOR: July 10th 2018
MEP/IP1: July 27th 2018
ADR (Accra famous five): February 25th
IP2: April 2nd 2019
PPR: April 3rd 2019
Visa Office: The great Accra

Congratulations! I’m so happy for youuu!!!!

Please what mail did you reach Ralph on?

DonTee07:


Have you ordered GCMS? I will suggest you do that if you've not.

I have done that, it should be here soon. I just wanted to also know if anyone has been here and the outcome.

bLacKGoLd3:


I doubt if anyone here can tell. Order for GCMS notes (https://www.gcmsbuddy.com) so you can dig in.

And, oh, don't forget your prayer room/corner.

Thank you so much

Jbelieve:


They even responded. Please how long did it take before you got this reply. I sent message and no reply till today.

I sent over 6 email, the last one I sent was on Thursday and they replied yesterday.

Good Morning guys, congratulations to the ITA & PPR holders.

I sent a mail to ottawa to inquire about my application as it’s over 5 months. Just look at what they replied Please guys, what could be the problem? Did anyone ever experience this?

dexla:
Proof of funds has increased ooo. It took effect 1st of April. So for those in the pool you should update your profile

Good day, please what is the new threshold?

Good morning guys, please what happens during Info sharing? And when eligibility has been met, what does this mean? Does it mean that all docs submitted with regards to the application has been verified to match your crs score or what?

Utonne:
My Aug 24 Aorites @popscicle @Jumziebabyy @HR girl @CanadianNaija @Chrisjordan2015, how far now? 7months 3days Post AOR. Only @Chandlerbing has gotten PPR.

This wait is mad. Cant ever imagine I believed it will be processed max 4 months especially when I found out my VO was Ottawa. Frustration has set in and I dumped my MAP and all the preparations for the move at the beginning of the year. I used to read people's PPR stories taking screenshots to encourage myself, I cant even remember when last i did that. It's just exhausting.

Sorry about this, have you tried calling them?

msmodi:
Good evening, can anyone please share any other number to call IRCC on? I have been trying on the +16139444000 and I have not been able to speak to any agent. Please help.

Hello, this is the only number I have of them and it’s the one I reached them with. I think You need to keep trying, You might get lucky.

Topsmamen:


It differs for applicants. It can take a second for your BG check to change and then before you blink, it's PPR. You shouldn't be worried.

Alright, Thank you Bro, wish you a speedy application processing.

Topsmamen:


Who liked this post without answering the queshun? Lol.

Ok so the lady said "in progress", this means they have started working on your application. Before May means tomorrow, next week, anytime from now, so fingers crossed for your PPR.

Amen o! My application hasn’t changed to background check in progress, please should I be worried? Are there people that got ppr with these changes?

Hello Guys, Good Afternoon, I’m almost 5 months post AOR, VO- Ottawa & After Biometrics, there’s been no change at all on my online profile, so I called IRCC and the lady said criminality, security checks & background checks are in progress that they’ll probably get to me before May, but it may take longer� does it mean they haven’t started with my file? �

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And PPR came on a platter of gold....thanks to this thread!

If you're a lazy writer like me, I must warn you to start typing your story ahead. I didn't (), but more than determined to encourage someone with my story.

TIMELINE
ECA: 27 Aug 2018
IELTS: 18 Aug LRWS 8.5|8|7.5|8
EE profile created: 28 Oct 2018 (CRS 456)
ITA: 29 Oct 2018
AOR: 9 Dec 2018
MEP/BIL: 18 Jan 2019
1st ghost update: 16 Mar 2019
2nd ghost update: 20 Mar
PPR: 22 Mar 2019
VO: Ottawa
No ADRs, Single applicant


Congratulations, May Canada Favour You!

[quote author=xtosync post=76855297]Hi there,
So the anti climax of this long almost two years ordeal is ending with a refusal due to incorrect NOC code. I applied with NOC code 0213 - Computer and Information System Manager.

This is what I should have done two years back, but I honestly thought I was on the right course. I am sharing so that it serves as a lesson to others getting into the process. Seek all the advice and counsel you can especially wherever you have doubts, even if it make you look or sound like a slowpoke.

In 2017, I spent more than a month confused about the actual NOC code for me. A first search on google for NOC code for cybercafe manager will pop out 0631 -Restaurant and Food service Managers. This is totally not what we are as cybercafe operators in general. so I spent quite a reasonable amount of time on the net and settled for NOC 0213 which had Computer and other related service manager as a sub in the title group. This seems more appropriate to me for my job title.

With description help from wonderful friends, the following are a basic summary of what I do:

Own and run a cybercafe
offer general computer services such as printing, scanning, typesetting
some software installation
sales of computers and its accessories etc
give basic computer lessons to customers/clients
have 2 employees
also offer computer related services to clients as per contracts to set up their cafe, computer units/rooms and logistics.


Over the years as owner and manager of the cybercafé the following are specific responsibilities and duties performed:

• Develop action plans and procedures for my team performance to meet operational goals and organizational objectives.

• Develop strategic and operational plans for managing, execution and measuring results of the cyber centre.

• Perform research on new business ventures and proactively identifies risks and opportunities for improvement of the business.

• Determine the budget and periodic expenditures of the business centre.

• Occasionally conduct meetings with clients to discuss system specs, performance, needs, costs and timelines.

• Execute contract jobs that involve procurement and supply of stationeries, computers and its peripherals

• Manage project teams of variable skill sets and size dependant on project scope.

• Hire, train and guide store employees in delivering excellent customer service.

• Assign rules and responsibilities to employees for operational effectiveness.

• Monitor and manage store staff/personnel by regularly communicating and conducting performance assessments, providing feedback, and setting challenging goals to improve operational performance.

• Ensure that the office and environment is maintained according to proper sanitation and cleaning standards thereby making it safe and inviting for customers.

• Assist customers when they have trouble or questions using computer systems and application software

• Perform software installations, system maintenance, backups and networking, troubleshooting on office and clients computers.

• Provide services such as printing, scanning, internet, online registrations, downloading and other computer related operations.

• Ensure that machineries, computers and other equipments are in good working condition.

• Keep accurate records of system performance, logs and inventories of the business centre

• Set Administrative rights on computer systems, program tickets and number of minutes or hours customers use the computer or internet on networked computers.

• Banking and maintaining accounting databases by entering data using computer application software

• Preparing lesson notes for students, training and teaching student/clients on the use of computers and its applications.

• Ensure excellent customer care.


Went to interview in Accra and was told that I choose the wrong NOC.

So I want you guys to help me find the right NOC for someone that own and operate a cybercafe. Its quite heavy on me, I must confess, but I am taking it in like a man. Just incase I can reapply please someone should help me with the right NOC for a Cybercafe Manager/Owner.

5, 6, 7 or more heads are better than 1 or 2.

This is not the testimony I was hoping to drop after a year and 6 months wait, but a lesson for one is a lesson for many. Never too late to do the right thing.

special thanks to Zutlin, Abubuyaya. You guys give me the courage to do this. So sorry about your ordeal, I hope God comes through for You this time

[quote author=bammy2017 post=76823107]ITS PPR/COPR guys!!! (Written 17th October 2018, 14th November, I put a PPR date range by Faith  but God had other plans, PPR came in Feb 26th 2019)

Congratulations, May You excel in canada. Your story is so inspiring.��

Congratulations! Your story just renewed my strength.

AmeComplique:
July 10th 2018

So sorry about that, it will come this week by God’s grace. What’s your VO?

Yuyukoko:
So we got ADR. At least it's better than the loud silence on our tracker. Will deal with that later, still celebratng ifeoma77 ! Burnaboy's Killin it playing for you now.

Good evening, please what was the Adr? And how many months post Aor are you? And your vo? Thanks

Humblega:
Seems october AOR files are just stocked somewhere. Little or no updates for majority

Please what’s your VO? Is there a what’s app group?

Adaoh:
I don't know if this is useful but I raised a CSE for my new job late Jan 2019 and got my PPR in early Feb. I hope this helps.

Hello Ada, please where was your VO?