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[Beenilly]

 @  flaky Thanks my sister. Yours will land soon and you will soon share your experience with us.

Very well detailed. Congratulations beenily and family!

[gabrilla]

Hello,

What I would suggest is that you update your timeline under your profile so when you announce the achievement of new milestone on your application, people can easily relates to the timeline it has taken you to achieve that.

Some people have received PPR and have even gone to Accra to collect their visa yet they have not updated their profile. If this is done the constant request for share your timeline I suppose would be avoided.

The reason is that it is easier to look at the timelines of everybody at a glance without scrolling up and down to know what other peoples timelines are.

[Akerekoro]

Left lagos on monday 30th july with aero 7.15 am flight and landed accra 7.09 am accra time. Changed some money for taxi and running around at the airport. There is a burea de change at the airport. Exchange rate was 2.01 cedis to 1 dollar. Got to the Canadian high commission a few minutes after 8am and already met a loooooooooong que.
Joined the line and we were ushured in one after the other. The security details took my phones, tablet (tablet no be paracetamol o, i mean ipad and similar devices ) and chargers. Proceeded to the security at the reception where i was asked to show a copy of the email sent to me to come pick my visa. After showing them the email, I signed the visitors register and was given a visitor tag to go see an immigration officer. Gave all my documents to her (2 passport photographs for each family member, Form IMM08 and the email) the officer asked that i put each passport photograph inside thier respective passports (Please dont write names on the back of the passport photographs, it will be rejected if u do). That was done and I was asked to wait outside for further details.
Waited outside with a huge crowd mostly nigerians till about 12noon when we were told our visas would be ready for pick up by 2.30-3pm. We were given the option to either go and come back or wait till the time.
I hit the road and went to do some exploration, visited buka restaurant in osu area and reffilled my tank with some nice nigerian dishes
Headed back to the embassy by 3pm. By about 4pm they started attending to PR applicants. about a few minutes to 5, I heard my name, proceeded to see the officer and I was given my Ugwu leaves and COPR. I thanked her and proceeded to my hotel to nack some bottles of chairmanses (no offence to pa EMO ). Hit lagos the next day and the rest is history......
Hope that was detailed enough!

Good one. We hope to see more of this.

[EMO]

Left lagos on monday 30th july with aero 7.15 am flight and landed accra 7.09 am accra time. Changed some money for taxi and running around at the airport. There is a burea de change at the airport. Exchange rate was 2.01 cedis to 1 dollar. Got to the Canadian high commission a few minutes after 8am and already met a loooooooooong que.
Joined the line and we were ushured in one after the other. The security details took my phones, tablet (tablet no be paracetamol o, i mean ipad and similar devices ) and chargers. Proceeded to the security at the reception where i was asked to show a copy of the email sent to me to come pick my visa. After showing them the email, I signed the visitors register and was given a visitor tag to go see an immigration officer. Gave all my documents to her (2 passport photographs for each family member, Form IMM08 and the email) the officer asked that i put each passport photograph inside thier respective passports (Please dont write names on the back of the passport photographs, it will be rejected if u do). That was done and I was asked to wait outside for further details.
Waited outside with a huge crowd mostly nigerians till about 12noon when we were told our visas would be ready for pick up by 2.30-3pm. We were given the option to either go and come back or wait till the time.
I hit the road and went to do some exploration, visited buka restaurant in osu area and reffilled my tank with some nice nigerian dishes
Headed back to the embassy by 3pm. By about 4pm they started attending to PR applicants. about a few minutes to 5, I heard my name, proceeded to see the officer and I was given my Ugwu leaves and COPR. I thanked her and proceeded to my hotel to nack some bottles of chairmanses (no offence to pa EMO ). Hit lagos the next day and the rest is history......
Hope that was detailed enough!

U see what I mean now. There are some tiny bits of info in this posting that adds to what we already know. Thanks for sharing that info. Except for the CHAIRMANSES side of it. what shall we say about that na? Ohun ti o da ko da???

Ma brother congratulation.

Alele straight to IOM office and then to Canada.

Cheers

[Deelily]

congratulations to all PR holders in the month of July.I pray that this month of August will bring good tidings IJN.

Pa Jackson,congratulations on your safe landing.i pray the Lord will uphold u in Canada and make it a land flowing with milk and honey.

[Deelily]

Good one. We hope to see more of this.

CONGRATULATIONS Beenily .

[Beenilly]

U see what I mean now. There are some tiny bits of info in this posting that adds to what we already know. Thanks for sharing that info. Except for the CHAIRMANSES side of it. what shall we say about that na? Ohun ti o da ko da???

Ma brother congratulation.

Alele straight to IOM office and then to Canada.

Cheers

its your sister pa EMO. As for the Chairmanses, its good for the body and soul abi na lie pa Right?

I've been to IOM even went direct to IOM at accra, the eailiest ticket I could get was for 5 september which is too far for us for personal reasons. We wanted a date in the next 2 weeks but IOM couldnt deliver. So IOM deal is off for me, sadly though
But i've made other plans will update the house of my landing experience soon.

[gel003]

its your sister pa EMO. As for the Chairmanses, its good for the body and soul abi na lie pa Right?

I've been to IOM even went direct to IOM at accra, the eailiest ticket I could get was for 5 september which is too far for us for personal reasons. We wanted a date in the next 2 weeks but IOM couldnt deliver. So IOM deal is off for me, sadly though
But i've made other plans will update the house of my landing experience soon.

See as i dey dance for office as i read this your post.... My colleagues are wondering whatz wrong with me.. CONGRATULATIONSSSSSSSS. Abeg make una move sharply...

[Beenilly]

See as i dey dance for office as i read this your post.... My colleagues are wondering whatz wrong with me.. CONGRATULATIONSSSSSSSS. Abeg make una move sharply...

Thanks dear. Your colleagues can't understand

[EMO]

its your sister pa EMO. As for the Chairmanses, its good for the body and soul abi na lie pa Right?

I've been to IOM even went direct to IOM at accra, the eailiest ticket I could get was for 5 september which is too far for us for personal reasons. We wanted a date in the next 2 weeks but IOM couldnt deliver. So IOM deal is off for me, sadly though
But i've made other plans will update the house of my landing experience soon.

So there are date constraint with the IOM too? Good to know that you are Ma. Looking forward to reading the landing gist.

Pa Jackson is owing us the landing gist. But I guess he is busy looking for his Townhouse in a good neighbourhood.

Cheers

[Melody2003]

Left lagos on monday 30th july with aero 7.15 am flight and landed accra 7.09 am accra time. Changed some money for taxi and running around at the airport. There is a burea de change at the airport. Exchange rate was 2.01 cedis to 1 dollar. Got to the Canadian high commission a few minutes after 8am and already met a loooooooooong que.
Joined the line and we were ushured in one after the other. The security details took my phones, tablet (tablet no be paracetamol o, i mean ipad and similar devices ) and chargers. Proceeded to the security at the reception where i was asked to show a copy of the email sent to me to come pick my visa. After showing them the email, I signed the visitors register and was given a visitor tag to go see an immigration officer. Gave all my documents to her (2 passport photographs for each family member, Form IMM08 and the email) the officer asked that i put each passport photograph inside thier respective passports (Please dont write names on the back of the passport photographs, it will be rejected if u do). That was done and I was asked to wait outside for further details.
Waited outside with a huge crowd mostly nigerians till about 12noon when we were told our visas would be ready for pick up by 2.30-3pm. We were given the option to either go and come back or wait till the time.
I hit the road and went to do some exploration, visited buka restaurant in osu area and reffilled my tank with some nice nigerian dishes
Headed back to the embassy by 3pm. By about 4pm they started attending to PR applicants. about a few minutes to 5, I heard my name, proceeded to see the officer and I was given my Ugwu leaves and COPR. I thanked her and proceeded to my hotel to nack some bottles of chairmanses (no offence to pa EMO ). Hit lagos the next day and the rest is history......
Hope that was detailed enough!

Congrats once again and many thanks for the details that was detailed enough especially the passports.

Wish you a successful journey to canada. Once there, kindly join the Landed Naija forum for the next updates as per travelling and landing.

[4glory]

its your sister pa EMO. As for the Chairmanses, its good for the body and soul abi na lie pa Right?

I've been to IOM even went direct to IOM at accra, the eailiest ticket I could get was for 5 september which is too far for us for personal reasons. We wanted a date in the next 2 weeks but IOM couldnt deliver. So IOM deal is off for me, sadly though
But i've made other plans will update the house of my landing experience soon.

People should try looking up WAKANOW, they seem to have some good offer, in my preparation for landing I came to discover that their one way ticket for a family of four (i.e. with one infant and one below 5yr) though with Moroc Air and to land in Quebec, the total amount came to about 613,000 naira. Hence, I will check with IOM to decide whichever pays me the most after I get my PRV.

Cheers

[Beenilly]

People should try looking up WAKANOW, they seem to have some good offer, in my preparation for landing I came to discover that their one way ticket for a family of four (i.e. with one infant and one below 5yr) though with Moroc Air and to land in Quebec, the total amount came to about 613,000 naira. Hence, I will check with IOM to decide whichever pays me the most after I get my PRV.

Cheers

Thanks for the info. I did check out wakanow.com. But I have my reservations about multiple airlines which appear to be the cheapest on wakanow.com . My prefference is btw klm and luthansa.
For those of travelling with children, getting the cheapest tickets should not be our ultimate priority (just my 2 cents). Please look also at the transit time, number of stop overs and other factors as these are the factors that determine the price of the tickets. As for me, the comfort and safety of my kids superceed any other consideration. I got a flight on klm. Waiting time at amsterdam is less than 3 hours and we arrive toronto 11.35am. Suits me just fine.
We should all consider our individual circumstances and tastes. For those planning to use IOM, the earlier you make your booking the better.
Cheers and all the best as we all expect one update or the other.

[Emperor]

Left lagos on monday 30th july with aero 7.15 am flight and landed accra 7.09 am accra time. Changed some money for taxi and running around at the airport. There is a burea de change at the airport. Exchange rate was 2.01 cedis to 1 dollar. Got to the Canadian high commission a few minutes after 8am and already met a loooooooooong que.
Joined the line and we were ushured in one after the other. The security details took my phones, tablet (tablet no be paracetamol o, i mean ipad and similar devices ) and chargers. Proceeded to the security at the reception where i was asked to show a copy of the email sent to me to come pick my visa. After showing them the email, I signed the visitors register and was given a visitor tag to go see an immigration officer. Gave all my documents to her (2 passport photographs for each family member, Form IMM08 and the email) the officer asked that i put each passport photograph inside thier respective passports (Please dont write names on the back of the passport photographs, it will be rejected if u do). That was done and I was asked to wait outside for further details.
Waited outside with a huge crowd mostly nigerians till about 12noon when we were told our visas would be ready for pick up by 2.30-3pm. We were given the option to either go and come back or wait till the time.
I hit the road and went to do some exploration, visited buka restaurant in osu area and reffilled my tank with some nice nigerian dishes
Headed back to the embassy by 3pm. By about 4pm they started attending to PR applicants. about a few minutes to 5, I heard my name, proceeded to see the officer and I was given my Ugwu leaves and COPR. I thanked her and proceeded to my hotel to nack some bottles of chairmanses (no offence to pa EMO ). Hit lagos the next day and the rest is history......
Hope that was detailed enough!

Congratulations and wish you well as you plan to land in due course.

[Toluwanile]

 @ Beenilly
Congrats on your prv. I wish you and your family safe landing.