newapp said:
Eeeerrmm.....just checking to see if anyone can help with answers to my questions. I thought this was a forum to help one another from Nigeria.
Hi, see these below. Hope it helps;
Hi guys,
I'm also new here and I need some help.
I've just started the process of gathering all my application documents.
I'm at the transcript verification stage.
I'm nervous about ICAS with the different reviews read but I've already applied to them. Although, my transcript hasn't been sent from UNILAG yet. Do you think it's wise to change to WES now?
If you can afford to pay for another ECA from WES, by all means go ahead. Anyone that comes first can be used for your application
How long did your own verification take with ICAS from a Nigerian school?
I used WES at non-peak period not now when the whole world is trying to get it. It took just 1 month then
Secondly, I don't have 3million liquid cash at the moment because I just got a house under mortgage; and I don't think I'll have it by the time I send in the application. However, I just bought a new car. Would these suffice as assets?
No, it won't. See this from the Document Checklist; Provide proof of unencumbered and readily transferable funds in a convertible currency available for settlement in
Canada:
• current bank certification letter; or
• evidence of savings balance; or
• fixed or time deposit statements.
Thirdly, my NOC is 0113 what is the current number of applications?
Nobody knows, it's all guesses and CIC doesn't not provide up-to-date data. The data on their website is usually 5- 6 weeks old but you can check this forum owner's figures at this link, http://www.canadavisa.com/total-number-of-federal-skilled-worker-applications-received-by-cic.html
Lastly, would this new program end in December or it will continue after the new express program coming up in January?
No, it will end on April 30, 2015 or if the global cap of 25,000 is exhausted before then. It will overlap with the new Express Entry Model which will begin in January 2015.