FSW 2014 applicants from Nigeria - Let's network

[EAGLE101]

I'M JUMPING UP IN THE OFFICE HERE.....

Just came from Lunch now and saw the pick up mail sitting DEEP in my SPAM box....
Its official......
Pick up mail arrived in my SPAM box at exactly 12.45pm.
I'm using this as a point of contact to expectant hearts of credit card debit,demand draft encashment,PER mails,Medical request mails,passport request mails and Passport pick-up mails or any forms of positive news from Accra.
I pray that good news shall always be in your abode....
Once again,thank you all in advance of your wishes.....
Its been a wonderful family and I'm poised to follow every active applicants here to a logical positive conclusion regardless of my location now or later...
Cheers.

Congrats Kollins, You have really been a blessing to us, wish u the very best in your new country

 

[bensonams]

I'M JUMPING UP IN THE OFFICE HERE.....

Just came from Lunch now and saw the pick up mail sitting DEEP in my SPAM box....
Its official......
Pick up mail arrived in my SPAM box at exactly 12.45pm.
I'm using this as a point of contact to expectant hearts of credit card debit,demand draft encashment,PER mails,Medical request mails,passport request mails and Passport pick-up mails or any forms of positive news from Accra.
I pray that good news shall always be in your abode....
Once again,thank you all in advance of your wishes.....
Its been a wonderful family and I'm poised to follow every active applicants here to a logical positive conclusion regardless of my location now or later...
Cheers.

Big congrats!

 

[kollins]

Dear All, please can anybody remember the phone number of CIC? A lot of people used it on the global forum and they were able to get updates but I can't seem to remember where to find it. It gives you a step by step procedure on how to connect to an agent even with minimal information. Please I'd appreciate a response.
Thanks!

contact CIC+1-613-944-4000
To know the status of your application by calling cic from outside canadadial - 0016139444000
select 1 for English
Then 1 for foreign affair
2 for immigration
call is being transferred to cic
Then 1 for English
2 for status
1 for PR
8 digit client id number will be asked......keep calm
Listen to the request 3 times without entering client id number.....you will be put on hold to speak to there customer care operator ......maybe about 30mins.
Cheers.

 

[Mz. Johnson]

I'M JUMPING UP IN THE OFFICE HERE.....

Just came from Lunch now and saw the pick up mail sitting DEEP in my SPAM box....
Its official......
Pick up mail arrived in my SPAM box at exactly 12.45pm.
I'm using this as a point of contact to expectant hearts of credit card debit,demand draft encashment,PER mails,Medical request mails,passport request mails and Passport pick-up mails or any forms of positive news from Accra.
I pray that good news shall always be in your abode....
Once again,thank you all in advance of your wishes.....
Its been a wonderful family and I'm poised to follow every active applicants here to a logical positive conclusion regardless of my location now or later...
Cheers.

Congratulations!!!! I am so happy for you, your story is really a testimony. The rest part of the journey will be smooth sailing in the name of Jesus. Amen!!! ;D ;D

 

[onyiiyke]

contact CIC+1-613-944-4000
To know the status of your application by calling cic from outside canadadial - 0016139444000
select 1 for English
Then 1 for foreign affair
2 for immigration
call is being transferred to cic
Then 1 for English
2 for status
1 for PR
8 digit client id number will be asked......keep calm
Listen to the request 3 times without entering client id number.....you will be put on hold to speak to there customer care operator ......maybe about 30mins.
Cheers.

I just called the number and the lady said they can't give me any information. And asked me to send an email instead.
I guess she just didn't want to help...

 

[bensonams]

contact CIC+1-613-944-4000
To know the status of your application by calling cic from outside canadadial - 0016139444000
select 1 for English
Then 1 for foreign affair
2 for immigration
call is being transferred to cic
Then 1 for English
2 for status
1 for PR
8 digit client id number will be asked......keep calm
Listen to the request 3 times without entering client id number.....you will be put on hold to speak to there customer care operator ......maybe about 30mins.
Cheers.

Nice!

 

[wX5]

Hi guys. Please is it very compulsory to attach police clearance at intial application stage? I know its one of the requirements but can they process the application while i send it later.

Thanks.

 

[Mrs L]

Hi, you can place a call to CIC in Canada with the number below and make your complaint You'll get an immediate update though you'll need to be super patient as you may spend almost 20 or 30 minutes on them phone with them.

Ensure you call as from 12 noon Nigerian time which is 8am in Canada, +1-613-944-4000, select 1 for English.

Thanks Pipis Husband!

 

[samuel.eled]

Yes it's a requirement if you have it ready when submitting but not a compulsory requirement like ECA and IELTS original copy. Police Criminal Certificate (PCC) can be sent to VO during medical on request.

You can send your application without PCC, CIC will process your application.

Hi guys. Please is it very compulsory to attach police clearance at intial application stage? I know its one of the requirements but can they process the application while i send it later.

Thanks.

 

[Ussave]

Timelines in words...
1st application submitted 8th January,2014
1st application received 13th January,2014
1st application returned 27th January,2014 (Never got it till date )
Reason of return : PAYMENT issue resulting from Gtbank credit card (Got to know of the reason after sending mail to CIC...received response on 8th April,2014)
2nd application submitted 20th March,2014
2nd application received 25th March,2014
2nd application returned 4th April,2014 (Received it back 20th June,2014)
Reason for return : NON INCLUSION OF IELTS RESULT( British council Nigeria failed to insert my IELTS result as agreed)
3rd application sent 18th April,2014 via British council AGAIN...this time,a high graded official put his neck down for me to personally supervise the insertion of my IELTS trf.
In addition,I wrote a strong worded letter to CIC telling them I have mandated british council to insert my IELTS since no second copy was available for me as par their procedures.
I also included a photocopy of my IELTS.
Till date,I never knew if British council inserted it or my cover letter worked with the photocopy of my IELTS.
3rd application was received in CIC on 24th April,2014......
I had to send my 3rd application knowing fully well that express entry song will take off by 1st May,2014....I blamed myself 2 days later (26th april,2014) when the new gazette said FSW will continue from 1st May,2014 again
Received PER's email on 13th May,2014 (20 calendar days from date of receipt in CIC)
Got Medical request on 17th October,2014 @ 11.27am
Medicals done on 7th November,2014 (lost three weeks because I was engaged in a different location from where I can do medicals)
Sent requested documents on 7th November,2014
Requested documents received in Accra on 11th November,2014.
Got passport requests on 19th November,2014 @ 12.45am
Sent the passports on 20th November,2014
The passports were received on 24th November,2014 around 11am Nigerian time.
Got passport pick up mail today 8th December,2014 inside my SPAM box @ 12.45pm
Decision made was noticed/seen on ECAS @ 12.05am of 30th November,2014.
Realistically(though I'm yet to sight it),the visa is meant to be valid till 13th November,2015.
Cheers.

Congrats my brother........I give glory to God on your behalf for this happy ending. May the Lord bless and prosper your ways as you proceed to Canada.

 

[tbaba]

Hi guys. Please is it very compulsory to attach police clearance at intial application stage? I know its one of the requirements but can they process the application while i send it later.

Thanks.

PCC is not compulsory at this stage now. For most applicant Accrawill request later. So please go ahead and submit.

 

[ksa0510]

I'M JUMPING UP IN THE OFFICE HERE.....

Just came from Lunch now and saw the pick up mail sitting DEEP in my SPAM box....
Its official......
Pick up mail arrived in my SPAM box at exactly 12.45pm.
I'm using this as a point of contact to expectant hearts of credit card debit,demand draft encashment,PER mails,Medical request mails,passport request mails and Passport pick-up mails or any forms of positive news from Accra.
I pray that good news shall always be in your abode....
Once again,thank you all in advance of your wishes.....
Its been a wonderful family and I'm poised to follow every active applicants here to a logical positive conclusion regardless of my location now or later...
Cheers.

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3 attempts and God said my boy it is time,I will do it for you.
We have an awesome God.
Lord,we thank you for doing this for our dear brother,K-O-L-L-I-N-S
Good luck as you move on to the next level.

 

[kuskus]

I'M JUMPING UP IN THE OFFICE HERE.....

Just came from Lunch now and saw the pick up mail sitting DEEP in my SPAM box....
Its official......
Pick up mail arrived in my SPAM box at exactly 12.45pm.
I'm using this as a point of contact to expectant hearts of credit card debit,demand draft encashment,PER mails,Medical request mails,passport request mails and Passport pick-up mails or any forms of positive news from Accra.
I pray that good news shall always be in your abode....
Once again,thank you all in advance of your wishes.....
Its been a wonderful family and I'm poised to follow every active applicants here to a logical positive conclusion regardless of my location now or later...
Cheers.

Congrats dude! You deserve it...

 

[Dotsngr]

Timelines in words...
1st application submitted 8th January,2014
1st application received 13th January,2014
1st application returned 27th January,2014 (Never got it till date )
Reason of return : PAYMENT issue resulting from Gtbank credit card (Got to know of the reason after sending mail to CIC...received response on 8th April,2014)
2nd application submitted 20th March,2014
2nd application received 25th March,2014
2nd application returned 4th April,2014 (Received it back 20th June,2014)
Reason for return : NON INCLUSION OF IELTS RESULT( British council Nigeria failed to insert my IELTS result as agreed)
3rd application sent 18th April,2014 via British council AGAIN...this time,a high graded official put his neck down for me to personally supervise the insertion of my IELTS trf.
In addition,I wrote a strong worded letter to CIC telling them I have mandated british council to insert my IELTS since no second copy was available for me as par their procedures.
I also included a photocopy of my IELTS.
Till date,I never knew if British council inserted it or my cover letter worked with the photocopy of my IELTS.
3rd application was received in CIC on 24th April,2014......
I had to send my 3rd application knowing fully well that express entry song will take off by 1st May,2014....I blamed myself 2 days later (26th april,2014) when the new gazette said FSW will continue from 1st May,2014 again
Received PER's email on 13th May,2014 (20 calendar days from date of receipt in CIC)
Got Medical request on 17th October,2014 @ 11.27am
Medicals done on 7th November,2014 (lost three weeks because I was engaged in a different location from where I can do medicals)
Sent requested documents on 7th November,2014
Requested documents received in Accra on 11th November,2014.
Got passport requests on 19th November,2014 @ 12.45am
Sent the passports on 20th November,2014
The passports were received on 24th November,2014 around 11am Nigerian time.
Got passport pick up mail today 8th December,2014 inside my SPAM box @ 12.45pm
Decision made was noticed/seen on ECAS @ 12.05am of 30th November,2014.
Realistically(though I'm yet to sight it),the visa is meant to be valid till 13th November,2015.
Cheers.

WAOOOOHHH. Classical case of NEVER GIVE UP TRYING. Now I know why you are GURU on this matters. God bless you and perfect your steps in your new country.

 

[Jmoney]

Congratulations Kollins!!!you deserve it. Your persistence in the midst of all setbacks was simply exemplary....Thanks for all the help the other day.