FSW 2014 applicants from Nigeria - Let's network

[Aroms]

Happy to annouse the receipt of my COPR and Passports from Accra VO via UPS.
Speacial thanks to Pipi's HB for initiating this forum where we can all share ideas and relate our personal experiences thereby shedding more light on this process.

A billion and 99+1 thanks to the ever reliable Neyobash who initiated our Pick Up mail and even paid before we got network to transferred funds. We eagerly await his MR/PPR/COPR+++++LANDING.

And to all in the forum expecting one update or another, just look at your medical expiry date and calm down as you wil receive all the updates and correspondence before it expires.
One big lesson I have come to learn is that this race is for the focused,the patient and optimistic people only.

@Markdoff try to relate with that member of the house that had same issue so you can get that decision reversed.
While picking up my package I met someone whose FSW2014 application/documents was returned, but picked up her visa same time because she switched and apply through a PNP program. Don't give up!!!!!

@TENMEN, Thank God it ended well, the receipt of COPR and Passports from Accra VO gives the remaining of us hope, congratulation T.

 

[Aroms]

I plan to travel on holiday with my family but my agent says it's peak travel period between July and September so fares are very high. If you want low fares you may delay a bit until late September or October. Good luck in your search.

Thanks bro for the imput, I planned July, however, I might reconsider mid september as flight fear are dropping at that time.
Most airlines drop to halve the price.

 

[Mabertia]

Congratulations luvmuma and God's peace for you and family in Canada

To God be the glory, great things He has done..... My family and I landed at Pearson Airport on Monday the 6th to reside in Ontario. We flew Emirates with one stop at Dubai and 2hrs wait. The immigration process was a smooth and warm one but a bit slow cos of many immigrants who flew in same day from other countries. We confirmed the dollars we had on us, got our SIN , went for our luggage and that was it for the day.
We are settling down well . I pray that for every other person expecting to land in Canada, it will surely end in praise.

 

[Ed_b_good]

Congratulations luvmuma, the Lord will prosper you in your new country.

To God be the glory, great things He has done..... My family and I landed at Pearson Airport on Monday the 6th to reside in Ontario. We flew Emirates with one stop at Dubai and 2hrs wait. The immigration process was a smooth and warm one but a bit slow cos of many immigrants who flew in same day from other countries. We confirmed the dollars we had on us, got our SIN , went for our luggage and that was it for the day.
We are settling down well . I pray that for every other person expecting to land in Canada, it will surely end in praise.

 

[Ed_b_good]

TENMEN, you must not have physical cash of $10,000 to present on landing, it is only required that you declare any amount in excess of $10,000 so that it is captured for record purposes and you are not prosecuted for money laundering should such amount be found in your possession. As long as you have the required amount in your statement of account duly signed by your bank, even if it's $1000 you have in physical cash you are good.

Good day House. I am confused about presenting POF and a $10,000 physical cash on arival at the airport in Canada.
Must I go with both? what if the funds is not up to $10,000. Landed seniors how did your experience with POF thing go on arival at the immigration section?
Many thanks in advance for your reply.

 

[Toke]

Congratulations, Pls check ur inbox and email

 

[bolaopemire]

To God be the glory, great things He has done..... My family and I landed at Pearson Airport on Monday the 6th to reside in Ontario. We flew Emirates with one stop at Dubai and 2hrs wait. The immigration process was a smooth and warm one but a bit slow cos of many immigrants who flew in same day from other countries. We confirmed the dollars we had on us, got our SIN , went for our luggage and that was it for the day.
We are settling down well . I pray that for every other person expecting to land in Canada, it will surely end in praise.

Congratulations on your successful landing. God be praised

 

[neyobash14]

Happy to annouse the receipt of my COPR and Passports from Accra VO via UPS.
Speacial thanks to Pipi's HB for initiating this forum where we can all share ideas and relate our personal experiences thereby shedding more light on this process.

A billion and 99+1 thanks to the ever reliable Neyobash who initiated our Pickup mail and even paid before we got network to transfered funds. We eagerly await his MR/PPR/COPR+++++LANDING.

And to all in the forum expecting one update or another, just look at your medical expiry date and calm down as you wil receive all the updates and correspondence before it expires.
One big lesson I have come to learn is that this race is for the focused,the patient and optimistic people only.

@Markdoff try to relate with that member of the house that had same issue so you can get that decision reversed.
While picking up my package I met someone whose FSW2014 application/documents was returned, but picked up her visa same time because she switched and apply through a PNP program. Dont give up!!!!!

COngrats bro...finally ended in praise.

 

[ijeree]

Hello,try Ecobank if you run an account with them.But you ll apply for PTA not BTA....BTA is strictly for business transactions while PTA is personal travel allowance.Ecobank used to give 4,000 USD max. But as at when i applied,it's been reduced to 2,000USD.And u can apply for a child over 12 years too.Good luck

Also Keystone Bank but you must have a return ticket.

 

[OloyeMefa]

Hi everyone!

I am new here and Glad that I found this forum. I applied for the old fsw in July 2014 with medicals done in November, 2015.

While i was expecting Request of our passport, I was sent a letter to provide update of fund, and there's this particular line that got me baffled as i had used part pension fund with savings acct during submission, but made sure i saved up the required pof for my family so as not to use the pension statement should they ask later.

pls see below part of the mail:


...Before we make a final decision, you may submit additional information relating to this issue. You must show that you have enough money to support yourself and your family after you get to Canada. You cannot borrow this money from another person. You must be able to use this money to pay the costs of living for your family (even if they are not coming with you). Valuations of current property are not acceptable as proof of available funds. Note we also took into consideration that typically only up to 25% of the funds in a pension account can be withdrawn

Send updated bank statements, fixed deposit certificates, etc. If you have made large deposits into
your accounts or fixed term investments, you must provide evidence of where the funds
originated....



Note that I have used part of the money for an urgent issue during the long wait but if 25% of pension fund would be included, we'd be fine.

My question: Should i print my savings acct statement + pension fund statement and send to them like that since they stated they consider only 25% of it??

pls, i dont want to borrow this money as that could raise a redflag at this time.

Thanks

 

[tlamp1]

Hi Pipis Husband,

Pls I sent you a PM. Thanks .

Hi, you can go with a mix of both cash and a CAD/USD draft for the balance or your recent account statement showing the balance of your POF in your account. They will ask how much cash you have on you and you must declare any amount equal to or above $10,000.00.

Congratulations on receipt of your COPR, all the best ahead

 

[Abim]

Congrats luvmama the land will yield to you in Jesus name

 

[Pipis Husband]

Hi Pipis Husband,

Pls I sent you a PM. Thanks .

Hi, I've replied

 

[Pipis Husband]

Hi everyone!

I am new here and Glad that I found this forum. I applied for the old fsw in July 2014 with medicals done in November, 2015.

While i was expecting Request of our passport, I was send a letter to provide update of fund, and there's this particular line that got me baffled as i had used part pension fund with savings acct during submission, but made sure i saved up the required pof for my family so as not to use the pension statement should they ask later.

pls see below part of the mail:


...Before we make a final decision, you may submit additional information relating to this issue. You must show that you have enough money to support yourself and your family after you get to Canada. You cannot borrow this money from another person. You must be able to use this money to pay the costs of living for your family (even if they are not coming with you). Valuations of current property are not acceptable as proof of available funds. Note we also took into consideration that typically only up to 25% of the funds in a pension account can be withdrawn

Send updated bank statements, fixed deposit certificates, etc. If you have made large deposits into
your accounts or fixed term investments, you must provide evidence of where the funds
originated....



Note that I have used part of the money for an urgent issue during the long wait but if 25% of pension fund would be included, we'd be fine.

My question: Should i print my savings acct statement + pension fund statement and send to them like that since they stated they consider only 25% of it??

pls, i dont want to borrow this money as that could raise a redflag at this time.

Thanks

We've said it time and again that people should not touch their POF but borrow to solve any pressing personal issue and leave your POF complete in your bank account or fixed deposit until you have your PR visas.

The above mail from AVO shows that they understand our pension account guidelines very well, that you can only access 25% of the fund four months after being out of work.

As long as your savings account holds 75% or more of your total POF and at least 25% of your total pension account balance is up to 25% to complete your POF, you can print their statements out and submit. If there is more to the issue, send me a PM to conclude with your privacy in mind, cheers.

 

[kaycanny]

Hi house, please I need the link to update a new job. Thanks in advance