FSW 2014 applicants from Nigeria - Let's network

[Demitemi]

Dear forumites, does date modified in every ecas a sign of job done on ones application, cos d details on my timelines as not change since my initial NER assessment, though that had been reviewed to PER and even ecas DM change to in process, but details still at
we received your application on xxxx,

we started processing it on the initial NER date

and decision had been made, the office will contact you on the decision made
but I ve notice changes in the dates modified twice first in June after I was asked to send hard copies of documents attached in my change of job CSE to 16/06/2015 & it as change since two days ago to 17/08/2015, does this happen on everybody's ecas page as well. please I want your experience & advice on this as I await my MR. Tnks

The date modified is same for everyone and it means a major update/upgrade was done on the website mostly for security purpose.

 

[thorndike4u]

My immigration officer is RK too o. I don tire

Then that explains it. Maybe na just administrative delays. Today or next week won't pass us by.

 

[thorndike4u]

Today made it one year since application received. So grateful to God for everything.
Still counting on baba God to perfect all He started.
I pray that situation, circumstances, policies, regulations, men and women will conspire to work for our good and deliver to us all our expectations speedily.
Happy annivesary and celebration of Gods abundance grace on me

Happy anniversary

 

[SUNBY]

Then that explains it. Maybe na just administrative delays. Today or next week won't pass us by.

Amen. I pray AVO remembers all awaiting positive update from them today.

 

[pace]

hello @MzWillz, it is a dicey situation since the person doesn't fully have the required fund now and one of the rules is the the applicant should have this required fund in his name.

I will, however, advise that the person should use fixed deposit. The only challenge now will be the initiation date for the fixed deposit which will be much after the request date from AVO. If the person is involved in thrift collection, s/he can get a covering letter from the organisation managing it to show the source of the extra fund. I am not sure AVO will accept if the person states that he borrows the money from friends or it is a gift.

Hello House, Please does any one have a response to this issue raise by Alnako? I have a friend in a similar situation, i appreciate your responses.

 

[Sisi mee]

To the glory of God, the most merciful,the most beneficient. We received our MR today at about 1:48pm. Find timeline below.

Application submitted 03 NOVEMBER 2014
CC DEBITED 15 JANUARY 2015
PER RECEIVED 29 JANUARY 2015
ADDITION TO FAMILY DOC 28 APRIL 2015
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENT REQUESTED (SALARY ACCOUNT, POF AND EMPLOYMENT LETTER) 25 AUGUST 2015
REQUESTED DOCUMENT SUBMITTED 01 SEPTEMBER 2015
MR RECEIVED 03 SEPTEMBER 2015


Much thanks to Bonblu,Kollins, Ayoka, Guyman1234, Toronto_Raptor, Femol, TKT, Mid_Prince, beforecanada2014 and all forum members for your updates,

tbaba, help me update SS o, I never saved the link earlier.

It will end in praise for all members.

Congrats Labiz001

 

[Sisi mee]

It looks like yesterday...but it's been a long journey !!!
We received Passports and COPR for all my family members this evening from UPS.

This has been a journey of faith, perseverance and patience.

2011 application - Returned due to wrong NOC
2013 application - Returned due to Cap filled
May 8 2014 application - Returned due to Employment Ref Letter not detailed enough
Oct 2 2014 application - Accepted. Met Cap by whiskers

Dec 23 2014 - CC charged
Jan 13 2015 - PER
Jun 22 2015 - Raised CSE to correct previous visa refusals on Sched. A forms
Jun 29 2015 - CSE acknowledged
July 10 2015 - MR received (No additional docs/payment requests)
July 13 2015 - Mailed AVO to enquire if I could send PCC and pay RPRF
July 15 2015 - Medicals done
July 23 2015 - Got Go-ahead to send PCC and pay RPRF. Paid and sent same day
July 28 2015 - RPRF receipt and PCC received by AVO
Aug 6 2015 - PPR - Sent passports same day
Aug 10 2015 - Passports received by AVO
Aug 26 2015 - Pick-up Mail received
Sept 3 2015 - PASSPORTS & COPR received

Very long timeline I guess but it has ended in praise.

Many thanks to all forumites for your support all the way. Must not fail to mention Blessed Canadian (who introduced me to the forum) Pipis Husband, Preferred and Neyobash14 who became personal persons on the forum.

Looking forward to meeting some of u guys in person in Canada.

The journey is not over yet, a phase has just ended. Another phase begins........

Congrats Macfar. God is good.

 

[Sisi mee]

Hello House,

The MR waiting has ended in praise, we (Wifey, the 2 boys & I) received MR this evening at exactly 16.50hrs.

May the name of the Lord be praised now and forever....amen!

Congrats Mabertia

 

[SOTAJ]

My immigration officer is RK too o. I don tire

Na wa for RK ooo.

Today makes it exactly 6 weeks that I completed my Medicals.

Still waiting for PPR too. MR from RK as well.

Medicals received on ecas since 31st July.

God will surely settle our cases

 

[naGod]

The date modified is same for everyone and it means a major update/upgrade was done on the website mostly for security purpose.

Tanks Demitemi what is the reason for the unchanged ecas details, you ve any idea about this, I want to be sure it's a normal situation. members opinion is highly appreciated.

 

[tbaba]

Na wa for RK ooo.

Today makes it exactly 6 weeks that I completed my Medicals.

Still waiting for PPR too. MR from RK as well.

Medicals received on ecas since 31st July.

God will surely settle our cases

PPR will start pouring in soon, i also did my medicals July 27 but I'm patiently waiting for PPR. PPR normally comes after security check have been concluded and it is usually done by a third party body. It is not RK that is delaying.

 

[DeeBruv]

My shell, I know and believe that God will move mountains for our sake.
It is gonna surely end in super and Deebruvic praise.

Amen in Jesus name. Thanks my Snail.

 

[bonblu]

Landing experience...

spent 24 hrs in total on the plane..
left lagos..1.45 pm (naija time)
landed toronto 3.pm (naija time)

long flight..with ethiopian airline.
stopped at dublin to refuel, only for the us to be delayed further when someone need an emergency medical examination due to high blood pressure.

Landing_____

rushed to passport control because 60% of us on the flight from all over the continent were arriving to get the landing procedures done (flight fully booked).
mine was a smooth one.. no questions asked. very friendly attitude..
I made sure i understood their culture context before flying down, so i decided to play along.
upon landing, carried all the hand bags, gave wifey all the documents to present while i do all the talking if questions were to be asked.
Told them i had 7k+USD in cash and the lady wrote on my copr 8k, smiling and saying we need to round it up(hope you don't mind sir).. i smiled saying its fine.
didn't ask for bank statement from me though i wanted to show it and she said no need.
Told her i needed to declare goods accompany me was my wife's box of jewellers..(women and Gold hen).
Got there, customs were not bothered..
they just asked if i was with less than 10k and i said yes and i told them i wanted to declare and the customs guys said you can go..
(My conclusion with customs and immigration.)
the already know who to question/quizz cos there are cameras everywhere and also dogs too, looking out for people who acted funny.
there were nigerians who landed with us and was quizzed like never before at immigration..
some indian family was on the edge of being sent back cos he lied that he forgot his bank statement back home..
Due to my flight experience to over 26 countries, i pleaded with wifey to stay and act calm.

(be honest even if its 2k you have on you just say it and let them know you have made arrangements for the rest of your funds. MOST IMPORTANTLY KNOW WHAT IS WRITTEN ON YOUR FORM)....

________________________________________________________________________
SIN done..
Bank account done..
Housing done..

 

[thorndike4u]

PPR will start pouring in soon, i also did my medicals July 27 but I'm patiently waiting for PPR. PPR normally comes after security check have been concluded and it is usually done by a third party body. It is not RK that is delaying.

Hello Tbaba, I thought they conclude security check before they issue MR. So they still do another round of security check? If yes, is for travel history or what is they look out for in this round of security check? Any ideas?

 

[thorndike4u]

Landing experience...

spent 24 hrs in total on the plane..
left lagos..1.45 pm (naija time)
landed toronto 3.pm (naija time)

long flight..with ethiopian airline.
stopped at dublin to refuel, only for the us to be delayed further when someone need an emergency medical examination due to high blood pressure.

Landing_____

rushed to passport control because 60% of us on the flight from all over the continent were arriving to get the landing procedures done (flight fully booked).
mine was a smooth one.. no questions asked. very friendly attitude..
I made sure i understood their culture context before flying down, so i decided to play along.
upon landing, carried all the hand bags, gave wifey all the documents to present while i do all the talking if questions were to be asked.
Told them i had 7k+USD in cash and the lady wrote on my copr 8k, smiling and saying we need to round it up(hope you don't mind sir).. i smiled saying its fine.
didn't ask for bank statement from me though i wanted to show it and she said no need.
Told her i needed to declare goods accompany me was my wife's box of jewellers..(women and Gold hen).
Got there, customs were not bothered..
they just asked if i was with less than 10k and i said yes and i told them i wanted to declare and the customs guys said you can go..
(My conclusion with customs and immigration.)
the already know who to question/quizz cos there are cameras everywhere and also dogs too, looking out for people who acted funny.
there were nigerians who landed with us and was quizzed like never before at immigration..
some indian family was on the edge of being sent back cos he lied that he forgot his bank statement back home..
Due to my flight experience to over 26 countries, i pleaded with wifey to stay and act calm.

(be honest even if its 2k you have on you just say it and let them know you have made arrangements for the rest of your funds. MOST IMPORTANTLY KNOW WHAT IS WRITTEN ON YOUR FORM)....

________________________________________________________________________
SIN done..
Bank account done..
Housing done..

Bonblu thanks for sharing. It has ended in praise. Wishing you the best in the maple leaf country