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wonderbly

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On ECA they do not mention univ X , even if it is part of the Bachelors years ...
So in your opinion , I should put "Bachelor degree" in univ Z and mention 3 years ? Even if i only studied 2 years in univ Z to get my BACHELOR ?

Thank you very much
@ElvisRamaj already answered you correctly, but let me give an example of my case to put your mind at ease: In the country where I got my bachelor's degree, bachelors are usually 3-year programs. If you do a 4 year program, then you get a BSc (Honours). I completed my first degree in uni A (3 years), then I went to uni B to do a 1-year HONOURS degree. I submitted both degrees to WES for evaluation. In my WES report, it says:

For Uni A:
Canadian Equivalency: Bachelor's degree (three years)

For Uni B:
Canadian Equivalency: Bachelor's degree (four years) - I only really spent 1 year in this university though..

When completing pre-ITA, I entered 3 years for uni A and 1 year for uni B (January 2002 - December 2002).

I evaluated both degrees so I was able to claim points for both of them.

Are you saying that in your case, WES did not evaluate your 1 year at uni A? How then did you show that you completed 3 years of higher education if you only spent 2 years in uni B and you didn't submit/evaluate your credentials for uni A?
 
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Choupi

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@ElvisRamaj already answered you correctly, but let me give an example of my case to put your mind at ease: In the country where I got my bachelor's degree, bachelors are usually 3-year programs. If you do a 4 year program, then you get a BSc (Honours). I completed my first degree in uni A (3 years), then I went to uni B to do a 1-year HONOURS degree. I submitted both degrees to WES for evaluation. In my WES report, it says:

For Uni A:
Canadian Equivalency: Bachelor's degree (three years)

For Uni B:
Canadian Equivalency: Bachelor's degree (four years) - I only really spent 1 year in this university though..

When completing pre-ITA, I entered 3 years for uni A and 1 year for uni B (January 2002 - December 2002).

I evaluated both degrees so I was able to claim points for both of them.

Are you saying that in your case, WES did not evaluate your 1 year at uni A? How then did you show that you completed 3 years of higher education if you only spent 2 years in uni B and you didn't submit/evaluate your credentials for uni A?
Yes of course i sumbitted the 1st year of Bachelor as well for ECA ....

The ECA states : Bachelor degree 3 years . University Z.

So if i only mention the university Z , how many years i should put in the "years of study" section ? 2 or 3?
And if i put only 2 it will be weird ..cause a Bachelor isn't in 2 years.
If i put 3 years ...it's wrong...cause i didn't spend 3 years in the 2nd uni..
 

nns14

Champion Member
Feb 10, 2018
1,433
886
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Nairobi, Kenya
NOC Code......
2147
App. Filed.......
26-09-2019
AOR Received.
26-09-2019
File Transfer...
24-10-2019
Passport Req..
18-Jul-2022
VISA ISSUED...
05-Aug-2022
LANDED..........
11-Jan-2023
Hello Everyone,

Summary: My PPR & COPR Announcement

I finally got PPR on 18th July 2022 and approval + COPR on 5th August 2022. The journey has finally ended in positive result.

Summary Timeline:
IELTS: March to November in 2018
Stream: FSW-O
First AOR: 27 Feb 2019
June 2019: App rejected due to incompleteness.
Second AOR: 26 Sep 2019
Visa Office: Nairobi, Kenya
Country of residence: Somalia
CRS: 471
RPRF: Oct 2019. Transferred to Nairobi VO.
First Remedical: Jan 2020
Second Remedical: Jan 2022
No ADRs.
PPR: 18 July 2022
Timeline for VFS and Approval:
Submitted to DHL: 23 July 2022
Delivered by DHL: 28 July 2022
Dispatched by VFS to Nairobi VO: 28 July 2022
Received by Nairobi VO: 02 Aug 2022
Approved App and delivered to VFS: 05 Aug 2022
Packed delivered to me: 16 Aug 2022

I am extremely thankful to Allah for giving me both the extreme determination and patience patience throughout the process.

In the Quran, Allah says "Allah does not burden any human being with more than he can bear..." Surah 2 Ayah 286.

With this in mind, I knew I can overcome every step and hurdle as long as I am patient and determine. The same for all of you.

The Start Of The Dream

It was one of the most hectic, depressing, and emotional experience in my life. I started the Canada dream while I was on a visit to Dubai back in February 2018. I never knew there were skilled PR programs for Canada before this visit. I knew about Australia PR since 2013, but really started on it because I didn't have someone or awesome forum like here to guide me. In addition, my country of residence didn't and still doesn't have language test center.

Finding Consultant and Canada Visa Forum

In February 2018, due to my extremely free time in Dubai, one night I searched for high rated, reliable consultant agent/company. Luckily, I found DM Immigration Consultant. I only paid for some further consulting hours but didn’t for the application management. I found this forum via google around the time of dealing with them and found this community very helpful and


IELTS Journey

I started preparing for IELTS and contacted my University to send my degree and diploma to Canada. Since I qualified for Two or More certifications category and invite CRS was around 430s back then, the only thing between me and the dream was scoring high IELTS. This is when the nightmare started!

Between March 2018 to November 2018 I gave IELTS SEVEN TIMES with TWO remark requests. I got stuck with freaking writing section scoring 6.5. It hurt every way possible to the point I cried after an exam because, after traveling overseas just to give the exam, I messed up the listening and, subsequently, got extremely sad, emotional for the rest of the sections. On the seventh exam, I did something different - I opted for the computer exam version while on a work training in Malaysia. I felt confident to finally done with it but got shocked as I scored 8.5,8,7.5,6.5 (LRSW) AGAIN. I immediately requested for a remark.

10 days later, on a fine Friday afternoon mid November 2018, I checked if the result came out and was overjoyed, overwhelmed to find the writing increased to 7. Hurrayy.. Finally done with the embarrassing nightmare. A week later got the remarked IELTS document and updated my profile: CRS 444 with two accompanying dependents.

ITA & My First Application

Those days, having CRS above 440 was a guarantee ITA, hence it was not surprising when I got the invite in the next draw in December 2018. Submitted the full application on 27th Feb 2019.

After one month a half, we passed the medical but didn't get the Biometric Instruction Letter (BIL). We waited, waited, and when waited some more.

Sadly, on the second day of Eid in June 2019, our application was rejected due to incompleteness. Apparently, IRCC does not accept Somali passport as a valid travel document. I had a dual citizenships (Somali & Djibouti), but my two dependents had the Somali only. I didn't know this issue despite my extensive research during my IELTS struggles. I appealed and pleaded with them to give me time to apply the second nationality for my daughter and wife, but they rejected it.

By this time, CRS invite was around high 460s which meant we wouldn't get invited without a miracle. I didn't wait for a miracle, so, after some research and asking & getting the nod from IRCC on Twitter if I can make my dependents as Non-accompanying, I changed it and my CRS shot to 471. Got invited on the next draw and submitted the second application on 26th September 2019.

My Second ITA & Application

One month after submitting my application on 26 Sep 2019, I received both medical pass and BIL. Three days later, I received RPRF request and paid on the same day. My application was then transferred to Nairobi VO.

7th Jan 2020, I received ADR requesting to pay biometric fee, but it didn't specify for whom. I already paid and gave biometric for myself, and my wife was non-accompanying so didn't receive BIL when I received since non-accompanying adults don't require biometrics. So, I thought. I shared with them my biometric payment receipt which I received when I first launched the application. Little did I know that they wanted for my wife.

On 20th Jan 2020, we received remedical requests for all us. We gave it one week later and passed mid February. Unfortunately, the pandemic started on 18th March 2020 for Canada and they went into hibernation.

May 2020, I received the GCMS and found out the ADR biometric payment receipt request which I received 5 months prior was for my wife. I paid it immediately shared with them the receipt. However, they were working on emergency applications only and didn't receive any response from them till I started sending them frequent emails requesting BIL for my spouse. Thankfully, we received it on 8th Oct 2020 and my wife gave within the same month.

Since outland skilled applications were not prioritized during the pandemic, the wait took its toll and couldn't concentrate anything.

Finally, 1 year and a half later since their last request, on 27th Jan 2022, we received remedical request for all of us. We passed on 25th March 2022. It took another four agonizing months to receive the GREAT news, PPR, on 18th July 2022. The torture was done. The dream came.



Sorry for the LONG, LONG post. I had to share it. Thank you everyone on this forum. I couldn't have done it without this community. I pray for your success. All the best.
 

ElegantVegetable

Star Member
Oct 15, 2021
163
244
Hello everyone,

I am a FSW AOR-Feb 21 candidate.

I have updated my passport number and my current residential address atleast 4-5 months ago and informed IRCC via webform.

However, my remedical letter, my spouse's remedical letter, my spouse's BIL has arrived in email with the address printed of what I had put in the original application two years ago.
Moreover, when I went for my remedical, the passport number displayed was my old passport. The clinic manually changed it (not sure if that change is enough to sync across all IRCC systems)

I am concerned about three things:
--> when we receive the COPR, the address for the two way courier (as we have in India via VFS) will be for the old address where I dont reside any longer

--> The COPR will be issued for the previous passport number and thus leading to even more delays in corrections.
I request suggestions on how do I ensure that my residential address and my passport number is updated once and for all..I have raised webforms and have received standard responses with no result thus far.

--> I had given my biometrics showing my previous passport and they need to transfer the biometrics number etc to the new passport and I have no way of checking if they have done the same.

How do I address the above concerns folks? This is worrying me and making me lose sleep :/

Thanks!
Based on my experience webforms hardly make any difference, i think the purpose of schedule A adr request is where IRCC looks for address changes. So, before sending request for visa email they'll reach out to you for schedule A form and notify the addresses. But again you did submit the webform so hopefully the might ask you for new passport scan copy too.

I'd say just try to keep it calm and trust the process Additional document request will come soon.
 

ElegantVegetable

Star Member
Oct 15, 2021
163
244
Hello Everyone,

Summary: My PPR & COPR Announcement

I finally got PPR on 18th July 2022 and approval + COPR on 5th August 2022. The journey has finally ended in positive result.

Summary Timeline:
IELTS: March to November in 2018
Stream: FSW-O
First AOR: 27 Feb 2019
June 2019: App rejected due to incompleteness.
Second AOR: 26 Sep 2019
Visa Office: Nairobi, Kenya
Country of residence: Somalia
CRS: 471
RPRF: Oct 2019. Transferred to Nairobi VO.
First Remedical: Jan 2020
Second Remedical: Jan 2022
No ADRs.
PPR: 18 July 2022
Timeline for VFS and Approval:
Submitted to DHL: 23 July 2022
Delivered by DHL: 28 July 2022
Dispatched by VFS to Nairobi VO: 28 July 2022
Received by Nairobi VO: 02 Aug 2022
Approved App and delivered to VFS: 05 Aug 2022
Packed delivered to me: 16 Aug 2022

I am extremely thankful to Allah for giving me both the extreme determination and patience patience throughout the process.

In the Quran, Allah says "Allah does not burden any human being with more than he can bear..." Surah 2 Ayah 286.

With this in mind, I knew I can overcome every step and hurdle as long as I am patient and determine. The same for all of you.

The Start Of The Dream

It was one of the most hectic, depressing, and emotional experience in my life. I started the Canada dream while I was on a visit to Dubai back in February 2018. I never knew there were skilled PR programs for Canada before this visit. I knew about Australia PR since 2013, but really started on it because I didn't have someone or awesome forum like here to guide me. In addition, my country of residence didn't and still doesn't have language test center.

Finding Consultant and Canada Visa Forum

In February 2018, due to my extremely free time in Dubai, one night I searched for high rated, reliable consultant agent/company. Luckily, I found DM Immigration Consultant. I only paid for some further consulting hours but didn’t for the application management. I found this forum via google around the time of dealing with them and found this community very helpful and


IELTS Journey

I started preparing for IELTS and contacted my University to send my degree and diploma to Canada. Since I qualified for Two or More certifications category and invite CRS was around 430s back then, the only thing between me and the dream was scoring high IELTS. This is when the nightmare started!

Between March 2018 to November 2018 I gave IELTS SEVEN TIMES with TWO remark requests. I got stuck with freaking writing section scoring 6.5. It hurt every way possible to the point I cried after an exam because, after traveling overseas just to give the exam, I messed up the listening and, subsequently, got extremely sad, emotional for the rest of the sections. On the seventh exam, I did something different - I opted for the computer exam version while on a work training in Malaysia. I felt confident to finally done with it but got shocked as I scored 8.5,8,7.5,6.5 (LRSW) AGAIN. I immediately requested for a remark.

10 days later, on a fine Friday afternoon mid November 2018, I checked if the result came out and was overjoyed, overwhelmed to find the writing increased to 7. Hurrayy.. Finally done with the embarrassing nightmare. A week later got the remarked IELTS document and updated my profile: CRS 444 with two accompanying dependents.

ITA & My First Application

Those days, having CRS above 440 was a guarantee ITA, hence it was not surprising when I got the invite in the next draw in December 2018. Submitted the full application on 27th Feb 2019.

After one month a half, we passed the medical but didn't get the Biometric Instruction Letter (BIL). We waited, waited, and when waited some more.

Sadly, on the second day of Eid in June 2019, our application was rejected due to incompleteness. Apparently, IRCC does not accept Somali passport as a valid travel document. I had a dual citizenships (Somali & Djibouti), but my two dependents had the Somali only. I didn't know this issue despite my extensive research during my IELTS struggles. I appealed and pleaded with them to give me time to apply the second nationality for my daughter and wife, but they rejected it.

By this time, CRS invite was around high 460s which meant we wouldn't get invited without a miracle. I didn't wait for a miracle, so, after some research and asking & getting the nod from IRCC on Twitter if I can make my dependents as Non-accompanying, I changed it and my CRS shot to 471. Got invited on the next draw and submitted the second application on 26th September 2019.

My Second ITA & Application

One month after submitting my application on 26 Sep 2019, I received both medical pass and BIL. Three days later, I received RPRF request and paid on the same day. My application was then transferred to Nairobi VO.

7th Jan 2020, I received ADR requesting to pay biometric fee, but it didn't specify for whom. I already paid and gave biometric for myself, and my wife was non-accompanying so didn't receive BIL when I received since non-accompanying adults don't require biometrics. So, I thought. I shared with them my biometric payment receipt which I received when I first launched the application. Little did I know that they wanted for my wife.

On 20th Jan 2020, we received remedical requests for all us. We gave it one week later and passed mid February. Unfortunately, the pandemic started on 18th March 2020 for Canada and they went into hibernation.

May 2020, I received the GCMS and found out the ADR biometric payment receipt request which I received 5 months prior was for my wife. I paid it immediately shared with them the receipt. However, they were working on emergency applications only and didn't receive any response from them till I started sending them frequent emails requesting BIL for my spouse. Thankfully, we received it on 8th Oct 2020 and my wife gave within the same month.

Since outland skilled applications were not prioritized during the pandemic, the wait took its toll and couldn't concentrate anything.

Finally, 1 year and a half later since their last request, on 27th Jan 2022, we received remedical request for all of us. We passed on 25th March 2022. It took another four agonizing months to receive the GREAT news, PPR, on 18th July 2022. The torture was done. The dream came.



Sorry for the LONG, LONG post. I had to share it. Thank you everyone on this forum. I couldn't have done it without this community. I pray for your success. All the best.
2019!!! Hat's off to your patience man, definitely sounds like the script of Shawshank Redemption 2.
 
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nns14

Champion Member
Feb 10, 2018
1,433
886
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Nairobi, Kenya
NOC Code......
2147
App. Filed.......
26-09-2019
AOR Received.
26-09-2019
File Transfer...
24-10-2019
Passport Req..
18-Jul-2022
VISA ISSUED...
05-Aug-2022
LANDED..........
11-Jan-2023
2019!!! Hat's off to your patience man, definitely sounds like the script of Shawshank Redemption 2.
Yes, it was extremely long. Hats off to those who are patient and sacrifice almost everything.

Don’t wait for a miracle. Do whatever it takes. Guys and Girls. If not, forget coming to this forum and certainly to Canada.
 

wonderbly

VIP Member
Aug 26, 2020
3,875
3,087
Hello Everyone,

Summary: My PPR & COPR Announcement

I finally got PPR on 18th July 2022 and approval + COPR on 5th August 2022. The journey has finally ended in positive result.

Summary Timeline:
IELTS: March to November in 2018
Stream: FSW-O
First AOR: 27 Feb 2019
June 2019: App rejected due to incompleteness.
Second AOR: 26 Sep 2019
Visa Office: Nairobi, Kenya
Country of residence: Somalia
CRS: 471
RPRF: Oct 2019. Transferred to Nairobi VO.
First Remedical: Jan 2020
Second Remedical: Jan 2022
No ADRs.
PPR: 18 July 2022
Timeline for VFS and Approval:
Submitted to DHL: 23 July 2022
Delivered by DHL: 28 July 2022
Dispatched by VFS to Nairobi VO: 28 July 2022
Received by Nairobi VO: 02 Aug 2022
Approved App and delivered to VFS: 05 Aug 2022
Packed delivered to me: 16 Aug 2022

I am extremely thankful to Allah for giving me both the extreme determination and patience patience throughout the process.

In the Quran, Allah says "Allah does not burden any human being with more than he can bear..." Surah 2 Ayah 286.

With this in mind, I knew I can overcome every step and hurdle as long as I am patient and determine. The same for all of you.

The Start Of The Dream

It was one of the most hectic, depressing, and emotional experience in my life. I started the Canada dream while I was on a visit to Dubai back in February 2018. I never knew there were skilled PR programs for Canada before this visit. I knew about Australia PR since 2013, but really started on it because I didn't have someone or awesome forum like here to guide me. In addition, my country of residence didn't and still doesn't have language test center.

Finding Consultant and Canada Visa Forum

In February 2018, due to my extremely free time in Dubai, one night I searched for high rated, reliable consultant agent/company. Luckily, I found DM Immigration Consultant. I only paid for some further consulting hours but didn’t for the application management. I found this forum via google around the time of dealing with them and found this community very helpful and


IELTS Journey

I started preparing for IELTS and contacted my University to send my degree and diploma to Canada. Since I qualified for Two or More certifications category and invite CRS was around 430s back then, the only thing between me and the dream was scoring high IELTS. This is when the nightmare started!

Between March 2018 to November 2018 I gave IELTS SEVEN TIMES with TWO remark requests. I got stuck with freaking writing section scoring 6.5. It hurt every way possible to the point I cried after an exam because, after traveling overseas just to give the exam, I messed up the listening and, subsequently, got extremely sad, emotional for the rest of the sections. On the seventh exam, I did something different - I opted for the computer exam version while on a work training in Malaysia. I felt confident to finally done with it but got shocked as I scored 8.5,8,7.5,6.5 (LRSW) AGAIN. I immediately requested for a remark.

10 days later, on a fine Friday afternoon mid November 2018, I checked if the result came out and was overjoyed, overwhelmed to find the writing increased to 7. Hurrayy.. Finally done with the embarrassing nightmare. A week later got the remarked IELTS document and updated my profile: CRS 444 with two accompanying dependents.

ITA & My First Application

Those days, having CRS above 440 was a guarantee ITA, hence it was not surprising when I got the invite in the next draw in December 2018. Submitted the full application on 27th Feb 2019.

After one month a half, we passed the medical but didn't get the Biometric Instruction Letter (BIL). We waited, waited, and when waited some more.

Sadly, on the second day of Eid in June 2019, our application was rejected due to incompleteness. Apparently, IRCC does not accept Somali passport as a valid travel document. I had a dual citizenships (Somali & Djibouti), but my two dependents had the Somali only. I didn't know this issue despite my extensive research during my IELTS struggles. I appealed and pleaded with them to give me time to apply the second nationality for my daughter and wife, but they rejected it.

By this time, CRS invite was around high 460s which meant we wouldn't get invited without a miracle. I didn't wait for a miracle, so, after some research and asking & getting the nod from IRCC on Twitter if I can make my dependents as Non-accompanying, I changed it and my CRS shot to 471. Got invited on the next draw and submitted the second application on 26th September 2019.

My Second ITA & Application

One month after submitting my application on 26 Sep 2019, I received both medical pass and BIL. Three days later, I received RPRF request and paid on the same day. My application was then transferred to Nairobi VO.

7th Jan 2020, I received ADR requesting to pay biometric fee, but it didn't specify for whom. I already paid and gave biometric for myself, and my wife was non-accompanying so didn't receive BIL when I received since non-accompanying adults don't require biometrics. So, I thought. I shared with them my biometric payment receipt which I received when I first launched the application. Little did I know that they wanted for my wife.

On 20th Jan 2020, we received remedical requests for all us. We gave it one week later and passed mid February. Unfortunately, the pandemic started on 18th March 2020 for Canada and they went into hibernation.

May 2020, I received the GCMS and found out the ADR biometric payment receipt request which I received 5 months prior was for my wife. I paid it immediately shared with them the receipt. However, they were working on emergency applications only and didn't receive any response from them till I started sending them frequent emails requesting BIL for my spouse. Thankfully, we received it on 8th Oct 2020 and my wife gave within the same month.

Since outland skilled applications were not prioritized during the pandemic, the wait took its toll and couldn't concentrate anything.

Finally, 1 year and a half later since their last request, on 27th Jan 2022, we received remedical request for all of us. We passed on 25th March 2022. It took another four agonizing months to receive the GREAT news, PPR, on 18th July 2022. The torture was done. The dream came.



Sorry for the LONG, LONG post. I had to share it. Thank you everyone on this forum. I couldn't have done it without this community. I pray for your success. All the best.
Congratulations Bro!!! Well earned. Did you get PPR for the whole family then, even though your application was for you alone?
 

Lixa

Star Member
Oct 10, 2020
142
121
Hello Everyone,

Summary: My PPR & COPR Announcement

I finally got PPR on 18th July 2022 and approval + COPR on 5th August 2022. The journey has finally ended in positive result.

Summary Timeline:
IELTS: March to November in 2018
Stream: FSW-O
First AOR: 27 Feb 2019
June 2019: App rejected due to incompleteness.
Second AOR: 26 Sep 2019
Visa Office: Nairobi, Kenya
Country of residence: Somalia
CRS: 471
RPRF: Oct 2019. Transferred to Nairobi VO.
First Remedical: Jan 2020
Second Remedical: Jan 2022
No ADRs.
PPR: 18 July 2022
Timeline for VFS and Approval:
Submitted to DHL: 23 July 2022
Delivered by DHL: 28 July 2022
Dispatched by VFS to Nairobi VO: 28 July 2022
Received by Nairobi VO: 02 Aug 2022
Approved App and delivered to VFS: 05 Aug 2022
Packed delivered to me: 16 Aug 2022

I am extremely thankful to Allah for giving me both the extreme determination and patience patience throughout the process.

In the Quran, Allah says "Allah does not burden any human being with more than he can bear..." Surah 2 Ayah 286.

With this in mind, I knew I can overcome every step and hurdle as long as I am patient and determine. The same for all of you.

The Start Of The Dream

It was one of the most hectic, depressing, and emotional experience in my life. I started the Canada dream while I was on a visit to Dubai back in February 2018. I never knew there were skilled PR programs for Canada before this visit. I knew about Australia PR since 2013, but really started on it because I didn't have someone or awesome forum like here to guide me. In addition, my country of residence didn't and still doesn't have language test center.

Finding Consultant and Canada Visa Forum

In February 2018, due to my extremely free time in Dubai, one night I searched for high rated, reliable consultant agent/company. Luckily, I found DM Immigration Consultant. I only paid for some further consulting hours but didn’t for the application management. I found this forum via google around the time of dealing with them and found this community very helpful and


IELTS Journey

I started preparing for IELTS and contacted my University to send my degree and diploma to Canada. Since I qualified for Two or More certifications category and invite CRS was around 430s back then, the only thing between me and the dream was scoring high IELTS. This is when the nightmare started!

Between March 2018 to November 2018 I gave IELTS SEVEN TIMES with TWO remark requests. I got stuck with freaking writing section scoring 6.5. It hurt every way possible to the point I cried after an exam because, after traveling overseas just to give the exam, I messed up the listening and, subsequently, got extremely sad, emotional for the rest of the sections. On the seventh exam, I did something different - I opted for the computer exam version while on a work training in Malaysia. I felt confident to finally done with it but got shocked as I scored 8.5,8,7.5,6.5 (LRSW) AGAIN. I immediately requested for a remark.

10 days later, on a fine Friday afternoon mid November 2018, I checked if the result came out and was overjoyed, overwhelmed to find the writing increased to 7. Hurrayy.. Finally done with the embarrassing nightmare. A week later got the remarked IELTS document and updated my profile: CRS 444 with two accompanying dependents.

ITA & My First Application

Those days, having CRS above 440 was a guarantee ITA, hence it was not surprising when I got the invite in the next draw in December 2018. Submitted the full application on 27th Feb 2019.

After one month a half, we passed the medical but didn't get the Biometric Instruction Letter (BIL). We waited, waited, and when waited some more.

Sadly, on the second day of Eid in June 2019, our application was rejected due to incompleteness. Apparently, IRCC does not accept Somali passport as a valid travel document. I had a dual citizenships (Somali & Djibouti), but my two dependents had the Somali only. I didn't know this issue despite my extensive research during my IELTS struggles. I appealed and pleaded with them to give me time to apply the second nationality for my daughter and wife, but they rejected it.

By this time, CRS invite was around high 460s which meant we wouldn't get invited without a miracle. I didn't wait for a miracle, so, after some research and asking & getting the nod from IRCC on Twitter if I can make my dependents as Non-accompanying, I changed it and my CRS shot to 471. Got invited on the next draw and submitted the second application on 26th September 2019.

My Second ITA & Application

One month after submitting my application on 26 Sep 2019, I received both medical pass and BIL. Three days later, I received RPRF request and paid on the same day. My application was then transferred to Nairobi VO.

7th Jan 2020, I received ADR requesting to pay biometric fee, but it didn't specify for whom. I already paid and gave biometric for myself, and my wife was non-accompanying so didn't receive BIL when I received since non-accompanying adults don't require biometrics. So, I thought. I shared with them my biometric payment receipt which I received when I first launched the application. Little did I know that they wanted for my wife.

On 20th Jan 2020, we received remedical requests for all us. We gave it one week later and passed mid February. Unfortunately, the pandemic started on 18th March 2020 for Canada and they went into hibernation.

May 2020, I received the GCMS and found out the ADR biometric payment receipt request which I received 5 months prior was for my wife. I paid it immediately shared with them the receipt. However, they were working on emergency applications only and didn't receive any response from them till I started sending them frequent emails requesting BIL for my spouse. Thankfully, we received it on 8th Oct 2020 and my wife gave within the same month.

Since outland skilled applications were not prioritized during the pandemic, the wait took its toll and couldn't concentrate anything.

Finally, 1 year and a half later since their last request, on 27th Jan 2022, we received remedical request for all of us. We passed on 25th March 2022. It took another four agonizing months to receive the GREAT news, PPR, on 18th July 2022. The torture was done. The dream came.



Sorry for the LONG, LONG post. I had to share it. Thank you everyone on this forum. I couldn't have done it without this community. I pray for your success. All the best.
Truly happy for you! Best wishes for what is coming next!
 
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AlmostThere2

Star Member
Apr 22, 2022
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304
Category........
FSW
AOR Received.
07-08-2020
Yes of course i sumbitted the 1st year of Bachelor as well for ECA ....

The ECA states : Bachelor degree 3 years . University Z.

So if i only mention the university Z , how many years i should put in the "years of study" section ? 2 or 3?
And if i put only 2 it will be weird ..cause a Bachelor isn't in 2 years.
If i put 3 years ...it's wrong...cause i didn't spend 3 years in the 2nd uni..
If you transferred and your previous studies/credits counted for the current degree, shouldn't you put that you've spent the whole education in the university you graduated from? Speaking logically that is. Your ECA States 3 years. I would just not submit the transcript, just the degree and the ECA. But this is a layman's opinion, take it with a grain of salt...
 

AlmostThere2

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AOR Received.
07-08-2020
Hello Everyone,

Summary: My PPR & COPR Announcement

I finally got PPR on 18th July 2022 and approval + COPR on 5th August 2022. The journey has finally ended in positive result.

Summary Timeline:
IELTS: March to November in 2018
Stream: FSW-O
First AOR: 27 Feb 2019
June 2019: App rejected due to incompleteness.
Second AOR: 26 Sep 2019
Visa Office: Nairobi, Kenya
Country of residence: Somalia
CRS: 471
RPRF: Oct 2019. Transferred to Nairobi VO.
First Remedical: Jan 2020
Second Remedical: Jan 2022
No ADRs.
PPR: 18 July 2022
Timeline for VFS and Approval:
Submitted to DHL: 23 July 2022
Delivered by DHL: 28 July 2022
Dispatched by VFS to Nairobi VO: 28 July 2022
Received by Nairobi VO: 02 Aug 2022
Approved App and delivered to VFS: 05 Aug 2022
Packed delivered to me: 16 Aug 2022

I am extremely thankful to Allah for giving me both the extreme determination and patience patience throughout the process.

In the Quran, Allah says "Allah does not burden any human being with more than he can bear..." Surah 2 Ayah 286.

With this in mind, I knew I can overcome every step and hurdle as long as I am patient and determine. The same for all of you.

The Start Of The Dream

It was one of the most hectic, depressing, and emotional experience in my life. I started the Canada dream while I was on a visit to Dubai back in February 2018. I never knew there were skilled PR programs for Canada before this visit. I knew about Australia PR since 2013, but really started on it because I didn't have someone or awesome forum like here to guide me. In addition, my country of residence didn't and still doesn't have language test center.

Finding Consultant and Canada Visa Forum

In February 2018, due to my extremely free time in Dubai, one night I searched for high rated, reliable consultant agent/company. Luckily, I found DM Immigration Consultant. I only paid for some further consulting hours but didn’t for the application management. I found this forum via google around the time of dealing with them and found this community very helpful and


IELTS Journey

I started preparing for IELTS and contacted my University to send my degree and diploma to Canada. Since I qualified for Two or More certifications category and invite CRS was around 430s back then, the only thing between me and the dream was scoring high IELTS. This is when the nightmare started!

Between March 2018 to November 2018 I gave IELTS SEVEN TIMES with TWO remark requests. I got stuck with freaking writing section scoring 6.5. It hurt every way possible to the point I cried after an exam because, after traveling overseas just to give the exam, I messed up the listening and, subsequently, got extremely sad, emotional for the rest of the sections. On the seventh exam, I did something different - I opted for the computer exam version while on a work training in Malaysia. I felt confident to finally done with it but got shocked as I scored 8.5,8,7.5,6.5 (LRSW) AGAIN. I immediately requested for a remark.

10 days later, on a fine Friday afternoon mid November 2018, I checked if the result came out and was overjoyed, overwhelmed to find the writing increased to 7. Hurrayy.. Finally done with the embarrassing nightmare. A week later got the remarked IELTS document and updated my profile: CRS 444 with two accompanying dependents.

ITA & My First Application

Those days, having CRS above 440 was a guarantee ITA, hence it was not surprising when I got the invite in the next draw in December 2018. Submitted the full application on 27th Feb 2019.

After one month a half, we passed the medical but didn't get the Biometric Instruction Letter (BIL). We waited, waited, and when waited some more.

Sadly, on the second day of Eid in June 2019, our application was rejected due to incompleteness. Apparently, IRCC does not accept Somali passport as a valid travel document. I had a dual citizenships (Somali & Djibouti), but my two dependents had the Somali only. I didn't know this issue despite my extensive research during my IELTS struggles. I appealed and pleaded with them to give me time to apply the second nationality for my daughter and wife, but they rejected it.

By this time, CRS invite was around high 460s which meant we wouldn't get invited without a miracle. I didn't wait for a miracle, so, after some research and asking & getting the nod from IRCC on Twitter if I can make my dependents as Non-accompanying, I changed it and my CRS shot to 471. Got invited on the next draw and submitted the second application on 26th September 2019.

My Second ITA & Application

One month after submitting my application on 26 Sep 2019, I received both medical pass and BIL. Three days later, I received RPRF request and paid on the same day. My application was then transferred to Nairobi VO.

7th Jan 2020, I received ADR requesting to pay biometric fee, but it didn't specify for whom. I already paid and gave biometric for myself, and my wife was non-accompanying so didn't receive BIL when I received since non-accompanying adults don't require biometrics. So, I thought. I shared with them my biometric payment receipt which I received when I first launched the application. Little did I know that they wanted for my wife.

On 20th Jan 2020, we received remedical requests for all us. We gave it one week later and passed mid February. Unfortunately, the pandemic started on 18th March 2020 for Canada and they went into hibernation.

May 2020, I received the GCMS and found out the ADR biometric payment receipt request which I received 5 months prior was for my wife. I paid it immediately shared with them the receipt. However, they were working on emergency applications only and didn't receive any response from them till I started sending them frequent emails requesting BIL for my spouse. Thankfully, we received it on 8th Oct 2020 and my wife gave within the same month.

Since outland skilled applications were not prioritized during the pandemic, the wait took its toll and couldn't concentrate anything.

Finally, 1 year and a half later since their last request, on 27th Jan 2022, we received remedical request for all of us. We passed on 25th March 2022. It took another four agonizing months to receive the GREAT news, PPR, on 18th July 2022. The torture was done. The dream came.



Sorry for the LONG, LONG post. I had to share it. Thank you everyone on this forum. I couldn't have done it without this community. I pray for your success. All the best.
You make our 2 years wait look like a walk in the park. Congrats man. So, if you don't mind me asking, are you planning on sponsoring your family once settled?
 
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Yea I have heard this
Probably I would buy an account on this website one month before my exam
Maybe I'm misremembering but I think you get a 1 year subscription only. Don't wait for the month before the exam. Get it well before, since it also has some decent general preparation stuff that'll take you more than a month to get through.