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Pipis Husband said:
Hi, it's hard to say as the timeline on the CIC website is just a guide and does not mean that things can get extended. People who applied for PR through this same FSW since 2014 are still waiting for completion of the processing of their applications. This is 2018 so they've been waiting close to 4 years for what we were told would take 10 months. Just have some patience and see how things play out.
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Thanks for your response. In my case I applied for work permit as a caregiver to my uncle's children, fam in my early twenties and not married but went for the required six months training with two years work experience as a crèche attendant. I also have a b.sc degree and did not write English proficiency test. The only backlog in my application is a mistake in my waec date of birth which I wrote a letter of explanation and submitted with an affidavit alongside with letter from school. With all this I would like to know my chances of getting my work permit visa approved. Thanks in anticipation of you reply
 
Hi guys,

I didn't know getting a letter from the bank is a big deal in Nigeria. Went to Diamond bank stating that I needed a letter in the format IRCC wanted it and was told its not possible. That average balance for the last 6 months cannot be given out.
 
FMT said:
Hi guys,

I didn't know getting a letter from the bank is a big deal in Nigeria. Went to Diamond bank stating that I needed a letter in the format IRCC wanted it and was told its not possible. That average balance for the last 6 months cannot be given out.
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Ask them to give you their usual reference letter for the Canadian embassy (trust me they've written it several times) on their letter headed paper with your full name and account number. Then ask for a letter of indebtedness (the letter basically says you're not owing anything), and ask for a 6months/1year bank statement. (You can try asking them if they can give another letter that says what your bank balance is at close of business today)

All these should be on the letter head (with the bank's address, email and phone number), stamped and signed.

With these you'll meet the requirements and then some.
Good luck.
 
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_____chisom said:
Thanks for your response. In my case I applied for work permit as a caregiver to my uncle's children, fam in my early twenties and not married but went for the required six months training with two years work experience as a crèche attendant. I also have a b.sc degree and did not write English proficiency test. The only backlog in my application is a mistake in my waec date of birth which I wrote a letter of explanation and submitted with an affidavit alongside with letter from school. With all this I would like to know my chances of getting my work permit visa approved. Thanks in anticipation of you reply
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Situation is still the same, nobody can confidently tell you when your application processing will be completed. Does not matter wether it is a work permit application or student visa app. They are all processed on case-by-case basis, no rigid timelines. The best we can do is submit a complete application (of any sort) and stay tuned :)
 
Hello Everyone. Thanks to Pipis Husband for responding to my previous questions on this platform.
Please i have another question, i will appreciate response from all..
I have a land back in Nigeria in which i want to sell to a family friend, in order to add the money to my proof of funds , while i am base in the UK. Please what documents or proof will i need to submit to show that i got my proof of funds from one of my property which i sold.
Thanks to all in advance for the response
 
Cherry-blossom said:
Hello Everyone. Thanks to Pipis Husband for responding to my previous questions on this platform.
Please i have another question, i will appreciate response from all..
I have a land back in Nigeria in which i want to sell to a family friend, in order to add the money to my proof of funds , while i am base in the UK. Please what documents or proof will i need to submit to show that i got my proof of funds from one of my property which i sold.
Thanks to all in advance for the response
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Property sale agreement.

We submitted our application only with documents for our properties, when we were requested to show proof of funds, I sold the property I wanted to use the proceeds for settlement funds, deposited the money in my account. I then sent the bank statement, property sale agreement and a short letter of explanation.
 
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kuskus said:
Property sale agreement.

We submitted our application only with documents for our properties, when we were requested to show proof of funds, I sold the property I wanted to use the proceeds for settlement funds, deposited the money in my account. I then sent the bank statement, property sale agreement and a short letter of explanation.
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Thank you Kuskus... Really appreciate this. But please if i may ask.. The property sale agreement , is this a legal contract that will be sign by the lawyers too?
And while filling the form. Did you put the fund in the form filled as what you have in bank. And is it still compulsory to have it in the account for 6months before printing your statement? Or can i just add additional information to explain its an instant cash. Thanks in advance
 
Cherry-blossom said:
Thank you Kuskus... Really appreciate this. But please if i may ask.. The property sale agreement , is this a legal contract that will be sign by the lawyers too?
And while filling the form. Did you put the fund in the form filled as what you have in bank. And is it still compulsory to have it in the account for 6months before printing your statement? Or can i just add additional information to explain its an instant cash. Thanks in advance
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The agreement to transact a sale of that magnitude should be prepared by a lawyer; ours was.

When we filled the form, I simply put the value of the property in the form. When the property was eventually sold, it was sold for less than the value. I didn’t even deposit all of the proceeds from the sale; although I deposited is way more than what was required for my family size.

As regards the six months, that will not be necessary since you’ll be able to prove the source of the lump sum with the documents you’ll be providing.
 
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kuskus said:
The agreement to transact a sale of that magnitude should be prepared by a lawyer; ours was.

When we filled the form, I simply put the value of the property in the form. When the property was eventually sold, it was sold for less than the value. I didn’t even deposit all of the proceeds from the sale; although I deposited is way more than what was required for my family size.

As regards the six months, that will not be necessary since you’ll be able to prove the source of the lump sum with the documents you’ll be providing.
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I am very Grateful for taking your time to explain to me and putting me through. Wishing you the very best in life too. I will start filling my form tomorrow. Thanks again and again
 
Cherry-blossom said:
I am very Grateful for taking your time to explain to me and putting me through. Wishing you the very best in life too. I will start filling my form tomorrow. Thanks again and again
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Thanks a lot. I wish you the same.
 
Hello Everyone,
Please, does anyone know how long it takes LVO to return passport? Mine has been with them for a month.
Although my original processing visa office is (AVO), the visa handler advised me to submit my passport to LVO.
Having received and paid for PRPP with my medical updated in my account. The VSF visa application tracker says, 'visa being processed in LVO'.
I do wonder what is going on. Does it normally take this long?
Is there anyone in a similar situation or has experienced such?
I need my passport back asap for something urgent and important. Please, kindly advise me.
cheers
 
nellypretty1 said:
Hello Everyone,
Please, does anyone know how long it takes LVO to return passport? Mine has been with them for a month.
Although my original processing visa office is (AVO), the visa handler advised me to submit my passport to LVO.
Having received and paid for PRPP with my medical updated in my account. The VSF visa application tracker says, 'visa being processed in LVO'.
I do wonder what is going on. Does it normally take this long?
Is there anyone in a similar situation or has experienced such?
I need my passport back asap for something urgent and important. Please, kindly advise me.
cheers
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It could take anywhere from 2 weeks to 4 months or even more. Just send LVO an e-mail with proof of why you urgently need your passports back.
 
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