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[Ed_b_good]

Hi djdy, see my response in red.

Pls as an expectant Ppr applicant, I want recently landed or experienced seniors to advise me on the safest way of carrying proof of funds at point of entry?
1. I heard that bank statements from Nigerian banks are not tenable as pof at point of entry. Is this true or not? At the moment my bank ( GTBank) does not issue travelers check. I don't think that's true, I landed with a bank statement, though I was not asked to show POF, but I think about a few days ago someone shared their landing experience and the bank statements was accepted.
2. Is it safe to carry cash especially dollars? It is ok as long as you declare it
3. Will there be serious challenges or roadblocks especially with our nosy customs officers and immigration officers? Once you declare the amount (if over 5k) and have solid proof of source of the funds you should be alright, I know someone who travelled with 20k USD and was not disturbed.
4. Do a couple need to declare (here or in canada)the amount that is being carried even if it's more than 10000usd but is being split between the couple. Once the amount is over 5k USDs you have to declare it both at the airport in 9ja and in Canada. Under 5k you don't have to.
I would be glad if anyone can dissect each of these questions as it's causing me a lot of headache of late
Thanks

 

[Pipis Husband]

Pls as an expectant Ppr applicant, I want recently landed or experienced seniors to advise me on the safest way of carrying proof of funds at point of entry?
1. I heard that bank statements from Nigerian banks are not tenable as pof at point of entry. Is this true or not? At the moment my bank ( GTBank) does not issue travelers check. Endorsed or stamped current bank statements are accepted ad proof of funds. Try to get it the same week that you are travelling so it is current
2. Is it safe to carry cash especially dollars? Yep, no armed robbers at the airports or in the skies. I came with my POF in cash, no story story
3. Will there be serious challenges or roadblocks especially with our nosy customs officers and immigration officers? I declared $10k at Lagos and at Toronto, nobody asked to see it. At Lagos, they will always request for a 'tip'. I only smiled at the guy who asked me and told him, 'next time'. He smiled back and that was it.
4. Do a couple need to declare (here or in canada)the amount that is being carried even if it's more than 10000usd but is being split between the couple. This one is according to what your liver can carry. In order words, you are meant to declare all cash equal to or above $10k on you so that if you are selected for a search, you will be okay in that you declared your cash complete. However, some of us carry more than $10k but declare just $10k to avoid long stories at Lagos airport. Some of our Customs/NDLEA officers can be mischevious and delay you unduly if you declare much cash. I split my cash into two, I held half, my wife held the other half all the way from Lagos to Toronto. There was no issue at all, do as your spirit leads you
I would be glad if anyone can dissect each of these questions as it's causing me a lot of headache of late
Thanks

Hi, why are you having headache? It's only money ;D

See my responses above, cheers.

 

[Ed_b_good]

Congratulations St. Kelz, it has ended in praise. Wishing you success in your new country ;D

Pick up mail came in this evening.... Glory be to God. Passport requested on the 25th of February and sent on the 1st of March.

 

[7G]

Paid RPRF yesterday night using Firstbank Debit card. Got charged approximately N215 per CAD.

Hi Labiz.
I sent u a pm.

 

[Jamezo78]

please are there still people in the house that have passed the MR stage yet to get to PPR stage? We want to know if this is the week of MR.

Yeah probably few of us;
Med request: 08/09/2015

 

[thorndike4u]

Pick up mail came in this evening.... Glory be to God. Passport requested on the 25th of February and sent on the 1st of March.

Congratulations

 

[djdy]

Thank u PH and Eb good. Ur responses has been duly noted.
Na Ppr we dey wait sooo

 

[Tario...34]

Hi, it's ASP Emma, 08034091216.

Thanks a lot. Number saved quietly till Mr shows with further instructions

 

[Tario...34]

Hello Tario, i believe all of us waiting for MR shall begin to receive positive updates this week IJN.
it shall end in praise for us all (MR) too

Abi ooooo, it shall surely end in praise for us all. Recent news letter from Canada says they are planning to increase the number of immigrants to as much as 306,124. This year...

 

[bolaopemire]

Pick up mail came in this evening.... Glory be to God. Passport requested on the 25th of February and sent on the 1st of March.

Nice one, fast one. It has ended in praise

 

[Mabertia]

@ Tario while your post is true that IRCC plans to increase the number of immigrants in the 2016 fisical year, in actual sense they plan to reduce the number of Federal Skill Workers while increasing the number for other categories like: Family Class etc etc. So the overall increase from the yearly 250,000 to 306,000 will not favour FSW applicants.

Abi ooooo, it shall surely end in praise for us all. Recent news letter from Canada says they are planning to increase the number of immigrants to as much as 306,124. This year...

 

[labiz001]

Hi Labiz.
I sent u a pm.

7G, I have replied to your PM.

 

[ShollyPee]

AVO abeg nah.........

@thorndike. I feel you dear. The wait is endless and I understand But God will not deny u. He is too faithful to fail he is dependable and he is more than enough. Stay strong dear. We will rejoice with u soonest. Cheers. You are in my prayers sef. It will end in praise.

 

[thorndike4u]

@thorndike. I feel you dear. The wait is endless and I understand But God will not deny u. He is too faithful to fail he is dependable and he is more than enough. Stay strong dear. We will rejoice with u soonest. Cheers. You are in my prayers sef. It will end in praise.

Thanks Sholly. Still holding on oh

 

[CHARMBELLE]

This is to notify the house,He who is forever faithfully has visited us....about 4.38pm yesterday our pick up mail arrived after 42days of the receipt of our new additions passport at AVO.
To all still waiting,delay is not denial;God will visit you one after the other in Jesus name.It has ended in praise for me so shall it be for you all.See you at the other side in Jesus Name.Amen!