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Living Miracle

Full Member
Aug 24, 2013
32
2
Category........
Visa Office......
ACCRA
NOC Code......
2147
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
13-06-2013
File Transfer...
03-09-2013
Med's Request
09-09-2014
Med's Done....
16-09-2014
Passport Req..
12-11-2014
By the grace of GOd,This will be a week of many positive updates from AVO
PERS,MRS,PPRS,PICK UP MAILS AND ALSO PRVS IJN
 

kollins

Champion Member
Jan 8, 2014
2,461
179
Lagos-Nigeria.
Category........
Visa Office......
AVO
NOC Code......
2113(Geoscientist)
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
24-04-2014
Doc's Request.
IMM5406,IMM5669&PCC.
Nomination.....
May,2014
AOR Received.
May,2014
IELTS Request
Sent with application.
File Transfer...
May,2014
Med's Request
October,2014
Med's Done....
November,2014
Interview........
None
Passport Req..
November,2014
VISA ISSUED...
November,2014
LANDED..........
2015
kuskus said:
This is my problem. I have not been able to log in to check the status of our application. No matter what name combination I tried, the UCI or the application number. We're still flying by God's Grace, we're just flying blind, hence my envy of those able to check their status.
The good thing is that you have a prior response from Accra.....this is a prove that your application is already in progress.
In the meantime ,I really don't know the combinations of your name that you have tried.
I have got a couple of buddies who experience such scenarios ....I'll try to give you the solutions they employed.
Firstly ,send a CSE directly to CIC telling them you can not access your ECAS status with your family name........it may take up to a month but they will surely answer u...the link is below.....
https://dmp-portal.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/canada-case-cas-eng.aspx
Secondly,send a CSE to Accra office that you can not access your ECAS status with your family name.......they should respond to you within a week.The link is below......
https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/case-cas-eng.aspx?mission=accra
Thirdly,place a call to CIC in Canada with the number below and make your complaint ......you will get an immediate solution even though you need to be super patient as you may spend almost 20 or 30mins on Fone with them.Call them anytime for 12noon Nigerian time (8am in Canada ).
+1-613-944-4000
Select 1 for English
1 for foreign affairs
2 for immigration
Call is being transferred to CIC
1 for English
2 for status
1 for PR
8 digit client id number will be asked.
Like i said ,you need to be patient on Fone with them.
Lastly,before you try all the suggested options above(I don't know if you have tried these combinations ),
*Use your first name instead of your family name.
*Use a combination of your first name and family name together with no space in between.
* Use a combination of your first name and family name together with space in between.
* Use a combination of your family name and first name together with no space in between
* Use a combination of your family name and first name together with space in between
These are the solutions employed by my buddies that have same issues ...and they are fine now.
Cheers.
 

DD-Rum

Star Member
Sep 3, 2014
121
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
NOC Code......
2243
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
21-02-2014
Doc's Request.
Nil
Nomination.....
17-03-2014
File Transfer...
17-03-2014
Med's Request
22-10-2014
Med's Done....
29-10-2014
Passport Req..
18-11-2014
VISA ISSUED...
9-12-2014
LANDED..........
Q1 2015
kollins said:
Happy new month to every thread members :D......active and inactive ;D
We pray this month will bring good news for every one of us......
Medical requests for expectant applicants ........
Passport requests for expectant applicants.........
Passport pick up email for expectant applicants...........
Safe landing for intending applicants ...........
Stability for landed applicants ........
Wisdom and knowledge to deal with AVO requests ......
Joy,happiness ,long life and prosperity for every one of us.....
Most importantly ,Merry Christmas and Happy new year in advance to all of us & our relatives.
2015 will be a reality for all of us.....
Once again ,HAPPY NEW MONTH .
Cheers.
Amen!
 

Blessed Canadian

Star Member
Nov 9, 2014
56
5
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
NOC Code......
1112
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
08/05/2014
Nomination.....
12/08/2014
Med's Request
10/12/2014
Med's Done....
17/12/2014
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
04/03/2015
VISA ISSUED...
12/03/2015
LANDED..........
April / May 2015
Happy new month to every thread members ......active and inactive
We pray this month will bring good news for every one of us......
Medical requests for expectant applicants ........
Passport requests for expectant applicants.........
Passport pick up email for expectant applicants...........
Safe landing for intending applicants ...........
Stability for landed applicants ........
Wisdom and knowledge to deal with AVO requests ......
Joy,happiness ,long life and prosperity for every one of us.....
Most importantly ,Merry Christmas and Happy new year in advance to all of us & our relatives.
2015 will be a reality for all of us.....





Amennnnnnnnnn

Happy New Month Friends
 

Naija babe2

Star Member
Oct 3, 2013
71
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
NOC Code......
2145
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03/07/2013
AOR Received.
03/10/13
IELTS Request
Submitted with application
Med's Request
02/10/14
Med's Done....
5/10/14
Passport Req..
10/11/14
VISA ISSUED...
15/10/14
Hello my pple. I asked last week and no one answered, pls what is the conclusion on the best mode of retrieving passport from AVO?

Those that did pickup last week can you share your experience
 

GENTLEANDREW

Champion Member
Sep 13, 2012
1,529
20
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Naija babe2 said:
Hello my pple. I asked last week and no one answered, pls what is the conclusion on the best mode of retrieving passport from AVO?

Those that did pickup last week can you share your experience







By best mode, i want to assume you are talking about the "best" freight forwarder? AVO suggested DHL and vfs. I believe fellow greats in the house will respond appropriately. I have not reached the stage you are talking about.Cheers!
 

kollins

Champion Member
Jan 8, 2014
2,461
179
Lagos-Nigeria.
Category........
Visa Office......
AVO
NOC Code......
2113(Geoscientist)
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
24-04-2014
Doc's Request.
IMM5406,IMM5669&PCC.
Nomination.....
May,2014
AOR Received.
May,2014
IELTS Request
Sent with application.
File Transfer...
May,2014
Med's Request
October,2014
Med's Done....
November,2014
Interview........
None
Passport Req..
November,2014
VISA ISSUED...
November,2014
LANDED..........
2015
Naija babe2 said:
Hello my pple. I asked last week and no one answered, pls what is the conclusion on the best mode of retrieving passport from AVO?
Those that did pickup last week can you share your experience
My personal opinion still feels we have limited options since it seems AVO already nominated their preferred choice.
This does not say we can not use other courier options but you need to be careful and personally make sure its a success.
The only alternate method will be vfs Nigeria which seems not to be popular among us.
I think its down to applicants's choice knowing fully well that despite the few inconsistencies with DHL,higher percentage of applicants never experience the identified issues that currenly grips some applicants in the last one or two weeks.
I like to always look at the positive side of the coin no matter the situation so I believe all will be well :D
Cheers.
 

kuskus

Champion Member
Jun 17, 2014
1,174
149
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
kollins said:
The good thing is that you have a prior response from Accra.....this is a prove that your application is already in progress.
In the meantime ,I really don't know the combinations of your name that you have tried.
I have got a couple of buddies who experience such scenarios ....I'll try to give you the solutions they employed.
Firstly ,send a CSE directly to CIC telling them you can not access your ECAS status with your family name........it may take up to a month but they will surely answer u...the link is below.....
https://dmp-portal.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/canada-case-cas-eng.aspx
Secondly,send a CSE to Accra office that you can not access your ECAS status with your family name.......they should respond to you within a week.The link is below......
https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/case-cas-eng.aspx?mission=accra
Thirdly,place a call to CIC in Canada with the number below and make your complaint ......you will get an immediate solution even though you need to be super patient as you may spend almost 20 or 30mins on Fone with them.Call them anytime for 12noon Nigerian time (8am in Canada ).
+1-613-944-4000
Select 1 for English
1 for foreign affairs
2 for immigration
Call is being transferred to CIC
1 for English
2 for status
1 for PR
8 digit client id number will be asked.
Like i said ,you need to be patient on Fone with them.
Lastly,before you try all the suggested options above(I don't know if you have tried these combinations ),
*Use your first name instead of your family name.
*Use a combination of your first name and family name together with no space in between.
* Use a combination of your first name and family name together with space in between.
* Use a combination of your family name and first name together with no space in between
* Use a combination of your family name and first name together with space in between
These are the solutions employed by my buddies that have same issues ...and they are fine now.
Cheers.
Thanks a lot kollins, I'll follow up.
 

Ennex

Full Member
May 18, 2013
41
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
NOC Code......
0211
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
05-2013
Nomination.....
08-2013
Med's Request
09-2014
Med's Done....
09-2014
Passport Req..
10-2014
Naija babe2 said:
Hello my pple. I asked last week and no one answered, pls what is the conclusion on the best mode of retrieving passport from AVO?

Those that did pickup last week can you share your experience
I used DHL and my experience with them was satisfactory. Initiated pickup on a Tuesday, called on phone in the evening and was given my CBJ no that evening. Received my package on Friday morning.
 

kuskus

Champion Member
Jun 17, 2014
1,174
149
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Ennex said:
I used DHL and my experience with them was satisfactory. Initiated pickup on a Tuesday, called on phone in the evening and was given my CBJ no that evening. Received my package on Friday morning.
Called who and what number?
 

Ennex

Full Member
May 18, 2013
41
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
NOC Code......
0211
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
05-2013
Nomination.....
08-2013
Med's Request
09-2014
Med's Done....
09-2014
Passport Req..
10-2014
kuskus said:
Called who and what number?
Called DHL customer care number and gave them my name and originating DHL OFFICE. This was to ensure that I had been booked for pickup.
 

Ace Cool

Newbie
Nov 17, 2014
5
0
Ennex said:
I used DHL and my experience with them was satisfactory. Initiated pickup on a Tuesday, called on phone in the evening and was given my CBJ no that evening. Received my package on Friday morning.
 

nanonye

Hero Member
Oct 28, 2013
278
6
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
NOC Code......
2263
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-11-2013
Nomination.....
20-01-2014
IELTS Request
Sent with application to CIC
Med's Request
October 28, 2014
Med's Done....
October 30, 2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
November 19, 2014
VISA ISSUED...
November 26, 2014
LANDED..........
2015; 2nd Quarter.
I believe that apart from FedEx, all other courier services can pick up our passports at AVO. I said apart from FedEx because I personally enquired and they said they no longer offer such services. UPS was affirmative when I enquired there.
AVO suggested DHL, maybe because they have been the most reliable. Actually, what AVO suggested was for us to use a PRE PAID RETURN ENVELOPE from DHL which isn't what is obtainable. I think thats only possible with Ghanaian residents but not internationally. I sent my passports to AVO using DHL but was told that the To and Fro journeys from DHL in Nigeria are completely independent of each other so even DHL isn't doing what AVO suggested. It was at this point I decided to enquire with other Courier services.
Pease i am not suggesting people ditch DHL. Its just a personal analysis I have done and I will use whatever courier service I deem fit for the return service.
 

GENTLEANDREW

Champion Member
Sep 13, 2012
1,529
20
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
nanonye said:
I believe that apart from FedEx, all other courier services can pick up our passports at AVO. I said apart from FedEx because I personally enquired and they said they no longer offer such services. UPS was affirmative when I enquired there.
AVO suggested DHL, maybe because they have been the most reliable. Actually, what AVO suggested was for us to use a PRE PAID RETURN ENVELOPE from DHL which isn't what is obtainable. I think thats only possible with Ghanaian residents but not internationally. I sent my passports to AVO using DHL but was told that the To and Fro journeys from DHL in Nigeria are completely independent of each other so even DHL isn't doing what AVO suggested. It was at this point I decided to enquire with other Courier services.
Pease i am not suggesting people ditch DHL. Its just a personal analysis I have done and I will use whatever courier service I deem fit for the return service.








Nice move!
 

Blessed Canadian

Star Member
Nov 9, 2014
56
5
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
NOC Code......
1112
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
08/05/2014
Nomination.....
12/08/2014
Med's Request
10/12/2014
Med's Done....
17/12/2014
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
04/03/2015
VISA ISSUED...
12/03/2015
LANDED..........
April / May 2015
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