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[BabyBal]

For nothing o

Thank you Babybal for the prompt response. God bless

Thank God for journey mercies!

My Landing Story so far...

Chose EgyptAir (because it was the most pocket friendly) for my spouse & I from Abuja to Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Highlights:

#Arrived Abuja International Airport 2hours before scheduled departure.

#Passing through immigration and customs was a breeze. No serious scrutiny of our luggage. Only a few gists about the brain-drain...

#Had to pay $250 (=50,000) for extra luggage and was assured that there would be no further charges by the connecting airline (AirCanada). EgyptAir kept this promise.

#EgyptAir from Abuja to Cairo - about 5hours.

#Layover of about 5hours at Cairo: The Cairo airport was a beauty to behold. I wanted to buy a bottle of water and biscuits at the Cairo Airport, but my GTB NairaCard was rejected by the POS. However, my GTB Dollar card came to the rescue and the payment was made successfully.

#EgyptAir from Cairo to Toronto - about 12 hours. The meals were edible and the airplane attendants were a lot more civil than those at the Abuja airport.

#Toronto checks were also a breeze. The CBSA lady asked for our hand-written list of goods (which my spouse prepared in the plane) and raised no eyebrow whatsoever over the content. Thereafter, we picked up our check-in luggage and moved them to the AirCanada terminal.The woman at the Immigration unit was very welcoming. She asked us for how much money we had on us & still allowed us pass despite the fact that the amount I mentioned was less than half the amount required as POF. I really dont think they care so much about POF at this last stage. I suspect they only want you to disclose amounts greater than or equals to $10,000.

#AirCanada from Toronto to Winnipeg - about 3hours. Those AirCanada people are very stingy. Their airplane meals were for sale!

#Arrived Winnipeg only to find the whole place covered in snow. Temperature was between -8 to -12 Degrees Celcius.

#We have opened bank accounts and collected our Social Insurance Numbers.

#...to be continued...

Everly loyal sir!

You hit all the right notes dear Mammabal! Thanks for this.

You're not just a team player, you're a true family member. Expecting your arrival date, PM me...

 

[fisobzy01]

No MR Yet o, We seems to have similar timeline....it is well right here....God will see us through...you can drop your number for me....08161680329

Same here ;D ;D ;D

 

[YYH]

Hello House,

I had my PPR on the 8th of March and had our passports sent on the 16th of March. I checked my ECAS on Sunday, 3rd and noticed my status has changed from "In Process" to "Decision Made".

I have not heard anything yet from AVO. What do you advice I do?

Regards

 

[Pipis Husband]

Hello House,

I had my PPR on the 8th of March and had our passports sent on the 16th of March. I checked my ECAS on Sunday, 3rd and noticed my status has changed from "In Process" to "Decision Made".

I have not heard anything yet from AVO. What do you advice I do?

Regards

Hi, it's no cause for worry so just relax. Since you have already sent your passports in, you just wait now for them to be returned with your COPR. Ideally, your ECAS status should have been updated to 'decision made' before they requested for your passports but AVO sometimes works upside down.

It takes an average of 3 to 6 weeks to get passports back from them, cheers.

 

[YYH]

Hi, it's no cause for worry so just relax. Since you have already sent your passports in, you just wait now for them to be returned with your COPR. Ideally, your ECAS status should have been updated to 'decision made' before they requested for your passports but AVO sometimes works upside down.

It takes an average of 3 to 6 weeks to get passports back from them, cheers.

Thanks PH.,
You're always on point.
Regards

 

[luvmuma]

Hi Everyone,
"He has done for me, He has done for me 2ce. What nobody can ever do, He has done for me 2ce, What nobody can ever do He has done for me" This is my song.To God be the glory I got my COA and PPR today.
As God Almighty has done it for me so shall He do for the rest of us expecting MR or PPR. KEEP THE FAITH.

 

[luvmuma]

Dear Pipis Husband,
May God Almighty Bless you for being there for all of us. I will PM you later.

 

[KINGSLEY JOHN]

Hi Everyone,
"He has done for me, He has done for me 2ce. What nobody can ever do, He has done for me 2ce, What nobody can ever do He has done for me" This is my song.To God be the glory I got my COA and PPR today.
As God Almighty has done it for me so shall He do for the rest of us expecting MR or PPR. KEEP THE FAITH.

Congratulations

 

[pace]

congrats luvmuma. It has ended in praises.

Hi Everyone,
"He has done for me, He has done for me 2ce. What nobody can ever do, He has done for me 2ce, What nobody can ever do He has done for me" This is my song.To God be the glory I got my COA and PPR today.
As God Almighty has done it for me so shall He do for the rest of us expecting MR or PPR. KEEP THE FAITH.

 

[SOTAJ]

Hi Everyone,
"He has done for me, He has done for me 2ce. What nobody can ever do, He has done for me 2ce, What nobody can ever do He has done for me" This is my song.To God be the glory I got my COA and PPR today.
As God Almighty has done it for me so shall He do for the rest of us expecting MR or PPR. KEEP THE FAITH.

Congratulations!

 

[Bookerteee]

Same here ;D ;D ;D

same here ooooo. we plenty.....AVO should do quick quick

 

[Bookerteee]

Good evening e-family.....
Any MR alert?

we still expecting

 

[rozorin]

He has done what He said He will do! He has done what He alone can do.

My dear forumites, join me in thanking God. I received PPR for me and my spouse few hours ago, 6.35pm to be precise. We were asked for PPR, IMM8 and 2 passport photographs each. God is faithful!

All you expecting one update or the other, hold on to God and be patient. I know it's not easy. But just trust God, because He doesn't start something until He has already finished it. So your journey is already a success. God will do yours in His own time. He makes everything beautiful in His time. Smile

 

[fisobzy01]

He has done what He said He will do! He has done what He alone can do.

My dear forumites, join me in thanking God. I received PPR for me and my spouse few hours ago, 6.35pm to be precise. We were asked for PPR, IMM8 and 2 passport photographs each. God is faithful!

All you expecting one update or the other, hold on to God and be patient. I know it's not easy. But just trust God, because He doesn't start something until He has already finished it. So your journey is already a success. God will do yours in His own time. He makes everything beautiful in His time. Smile

Wow! That was fast! Congratulations ;D ;D ;D

 

[Pipis Husband]

Dear Pipis Husband,
May God Almighty Bless you for being there for all of us. I will PM you later.

Heeeey luvmama, I just saw this your update after replying your PM. I was wondering why the gist about bobo's passport when you didn'y say anything about yours.

Our God has truly done for us, permit me to share in the thanksgiving because our God is good all the time.

Congrats, please send me more questions o, we have a lot to arrange