NewStats: 3,264,423 , 8,183,696 topics. Date: Wednesday, 11 June 2025 at 03:34 AM 4o3ox

Blakmandk:
Can one apply for a fiancée after landing. Even though there’s no marriage ties yet?

If you can establish evidence of common-law spousal relationship, yes, you can apply for your fiancé.

Evidences of common-law spousal relationship are sharing and living together in the same apartment for at least one year, sharing or using the same bank , bill, Insurance etc. Children can also be considered as connection between both.

Canada recognizes common-law relationship. This is a mutual agreement between two people to live together in a manner which depicts that of marriage.

Hello guys
anyone going to Brandon University September?

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What is the processing time for that visa sir? If it’s not complete then don’t panic yet.

mightysam002:
I applied for a business visa to attend a conference about 5weeks ago, submitted a webform to update a document today. And i realised they have started responding to my colleaguesthat we applied together. I'm worried if the webformsubmitted could have any effect. Gurus abeg help me.

Good morning all
@Frankrobbn

Pls can you confirm if [b]IELTS is still mandatory [/b]for other immigration routes eg Express Entry, PNP, etc?

Or English Proficiency Certificate/Letter suffices?

Other gurus pls help!

Hi guys, this is very urgent. Is there a need to go along with port photograph for a medical request at IOM Ikeja?
Also, can I get a port snapped at IOM internally?

Marike2:
Good morning all
@Frankrobbn

Pls can you confirm if [[b]b]IELTS is still mandatory for other immigration [/b]routes eg Express Entry, PNP, etc?

Or English Proficiency Certificate/Letter suffices?

Other gurus pls help!

You don't need to, your port will be taken there.

llionaire:
Hi guys, this is very urgent. Is there a need to go along with port photograph for a medical request at IOM Ikeja?
Also, can I get a port snapped at IOM internally?

oh! thanks. Please bear in mind "medical request" not "upfront" oo... are you sure sis? because I saw on the medical request letter that I should attach port o

Krystal0:
You don't need to, your port will be taken there.

llionaire:
Hi guys, this is very urgent. Is there a need to go along with port photograph for a medical request at IOM Ikeja?
Also, can I get a port snapped at IOM internally?

You don’t need port photographs because you will be captured there

Good morning gurus, me? Got rejected sometimes January due to funds, having addressed this I want to fire back… I have some questions though;
1. Do I use the old or new portal? (Familiar with the old portal)
2. Since the red flag was the POF which I’ve addressed now, can I still use same documents submitted before or I add other documents to it? (Yes? What documents?)
3. Medicals is valid for a year right?
Thank you �

Lekiboboe:


1 year Masters will give you 1 year PGWP
2 years Masters will give you 2-3 years PGWP

Thank you @Lekiboboe. Please, how do i know if the program and school i'll be going to offers PGWP. Are there sites to check this.

mightysam002:
Do you think webform submission affects processing time? I submitted a webformand i am scare it could affect my response.

Blakmandk:
a friend in Canada told me not to submit a web form until the processing time is complete and you don’t have a response. He said it will make you look desperate and the visa officer might deny it.

Sending webforms and/or emails do not in anyway affect your processing time or your application.
In my case, I started submitting webforms and emails after 13 days when I noticed my medical was not updated to despite the fact it was done before submitting my application. I raised webform to Nairobi and Lagos, and I sent mails to all Nairobi, Lagos and Abuja email addresses I came across. 24 hours after that, medical was updated.

When my application was about 22 days, I received a partial funding from my school, and I sent it through webform to Nairobi, Lagos, Beijing and London... And also to all emails found to Nairobi, Lagos and Abuja for 2 days, and added that my eligibility hasn't started and pleaded they should look into it. Although I didn't receive any response. But all in all, PPR dropped without eligibility showing if it has commenced... And my application took 5 weeks and 2days in total.

So, sending webform or email will not affect the outcome of application or processing time. Unless you're changing some documents you've submitted earlier... like MBS, SOP or your own personal information.

Good Morning all,

Please I would like to know if we have anyone who just did WES recently. What's the total naira cost for it .

Thanks

Lol I haven't found yet. I also need help with accommodation

MaameU:
Have you found accommodation ? I need help in finding an apartment or a room to rent. Can I have your watsapp number so we can chat?.

Please if I'm going for 2 years program and applying with my family, do i have to show POF for two years or a year? And if I have fund for only a year and I'm ready to explain with evidence (blocks of rented shops in the city) in my sop that I have means of paying my remaining tuition and living expenses for me and my dependants for the remaining year will it be okay?


@showyoung @lekiboboe @frankrobbn1

Can one submit a statement of showing series of transactions made to your fiancée as common law spousal relationship?

ShowYoung:


If you can establish evidence of common-law spousal relationship, yes, you can apply for your fiancé.

Evidences of common-law spousal relationship are sharing and living together in the same apartment for at least one year, sharing or using the same bank , bill, Insurance etc. Children can also be considered as connection between both.

Canada recognizes common-law relationship. This is a mutual agreement between two people to live together in a manner which depicts that of marriage.

chytai:
Please if I'm going for 2 years program and applying with my family, do i have to show POF for two years or a year? And if I have fund for only a year and I'm ready to explain with evidence (blocks of rented shops in the city) in my sop that I have means of paying my remaining tuition and living expenses for me and my dependants for the remaining year will it be okay?


@showyoung @lekiboboe @frankrobbn1

If you are staying for just one year, you can provide POF for just one year, but if you're going for 2 years, it is better you provide POF for 2 years.

Providing means of finance which is not readily available leaves you at the mercy of the visa officer which is always a slim chance.

Blakmandk:
Can one submit a statement of showing series of transactions made to your fiancée as common law spousal relationship?

Please read this about evidences to show common-law relationship;

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/non-economic-classes/family-class-determining-spouse/assessing-relationship.html

ShowYoung:


1. Your age would not lower your chances.
2. Either a college or university is good, your study is what you should focus on.
3. You need to seek ission first, after ission and honouring the and conditions therein, you can proceed to visa application. Documents need for visa application include but are not limited to POF documents, port bio-data page, birth certificate, SOP, LOA, tuition deposit/fee if any etc.

In conclusion, everything depends on how you package your application and address all the factors that determine visa decision outcome (Home Ties, Purpose of Visit, Academic/Career Progression, Financial and Personal Assets etc)

Thanks a lot, I'll get back on here after my ission.

Hello guys,

Anyone resuming to University of Saskatchewan this september 2022( Fall term), or already in University of saskatchewan please signify.

VIKKYIFE:
Is there anyone going to Memorial University of Newfoundland in August?

Yes. Around August.. are you too??

Blakmandk:
Can one apply for a fiancée after landing. Even though there’s no marriage ties yet?

You must return home to get married to her before you can apply for her to you in Canada. My advice in such situation is that you should get married immediately you've gotten your study permit approval in Nigeria.


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Good morning
Urgent please
Its my first time posting here,I got ission to study marketing management (1 year PGD) in centennial college Jan 2023 .I have paid tuition deposit and I am ready to apply for for study visa for myself and my two daughters. My first daughter is 4years and a (US citizen), my second is 2years (nigeria citizen).

Question: Am I going to apply for study visa for both children under my application and pay study visa for them too?
Please I need help on that part because I want to go with them.What type of visa am I going to apply for them,the US citizen and the Nigerian citizen.

Marike2:
Good morning all
@Frankrobbn

Pls can you confirm if [b]IELTS is still mandatory [/b]for other immigration routes eg Express Entry, PNP, etc?

Or English Proficiency Certificate/Letter suffices?

Other gurus pls help!

IELTS is a compulsory requirement for any permanent residency application to Canada (Express Entry & PNP).


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llionaire:
Hi guys, this is very urgent. Is there a need to go along with port photograph for a medical request at IOM Ikeja?
Also, can I get a port snapped at IOM internally?

port Photograph is not needed for medicals at IOM. Everything is done digitally and your photo will be collected electronically which will be visible on the E-medical slip.



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Thank you so much.

Can I delete the application and start all over on the GCKey old portal?

If you haven't submitted your own application you can start afresh on the Gckey portal so that you can include your hubby in your application. However, if you have submitted your application you may have to withdraw it depending on how long you have since submitted it.

Let the gurus advice you further on what next to do if you have submitted your application on the new portal.

All the best

el4600:
I sent in my port but forgot to add the port request letter
better to just take it there in person or mail?

VFS may either return your port without appending the visa or they will you to send them a scanned copy via email.


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Okay thank you.

ShowYoung:


If you are staying for just one year, you can provide POF for just one year, but if you're going for 2 years, it is better you provide POF for 2 years.

Providing means of finance which is not readily available leaves you at the mercy of the visa officer which is always a slim chance.

Thanks chief!

Frankrobbn1:



port Photograph is not needed for medicals at IOM. Everything is done digitally and your photo will be collected electronically which will be visible on the E-medical slip.



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Toceen2022:




Sending webforms and/or emails do not in anyway affect your processing time or your application.
In my case, I started submitting webforms and emails after 13 days when I noticed my medical was not updated to despite the fact it was done before submitting my application. I raised webform to Nairobi and Lagos, and I sent mails to all Nairobi, Lagos and Abuja email addresses I came across. 24 hours after that, medical was updated.

When my application was about 22 days, I received a partial funding from my school, and I sent it through webform to Nairobi, Lagos, Beijing and London... And also to all emails found to Nairobi, Lagos and Abuja for 2 days, and added that my eligibility hasn't started and pleaded they should look into it. Although I didn't receive any response. But all in all, PPR dropped without eligibility showing if it has commenced... And my application took 5 weeks and 2days in total.

So, sending webform or email will not affect the outcome of application or processing time. Unless you're changing some documents you've submitted earlier... like MBS, SOP or your own personal information.

Please, what are the information to include in these emails?