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Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We're Listening Pt. 3 by thebaft: 5:17pm On Jul 29, 2019 |
Thanks for the clarification. I guess it was a faux pas on our part. We initially got the receipt on 15 June 2018, but only but submitted the Dropbox application on in January 2019. But was refused on 221g with one year to book an appointment for 221g interview. And we were naive thinking that we had till January 2020 to book a 221g appointment without realizing the receipt had expired in June 2019. A classic case of a comedy of errors. Now that all this has been straightened out. We shall proceed with a fresh application and appointment booking. Thanks for taking out the time out your busy schedule to respond to my inquiries. Cheers! USMissionNGRA: 1 Like |
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We're Listening Pt. 3 by thebaft: 3:38pm On Jul 29, 2019 |
Ah I see... We will proceed to purchase a new receipt then. I have a follow up question. In this scenario, since we will be getting a new receipt, is there any benefit in following up with the 221g appointment? Or should we start on a clean slate with a fresh application and appointment? Kindly let me know. Cheers! USMissionNGRA: |
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We're Listening Pt. 3 by thebaft: 6:02pm On Jul 24, 2019 |
Dear USMissionNGRA, Thanks for all the good work you do, assisting us to clarify issues that are not clear. Kept it up. My mother applied for a B1/B2 visa through dropbox, but was refused under section 221G. She was advised to schedule a new appointment to meet with a consular officer for an interview, at no extra cost. After several unsuccessful attempts to schedule a 221g appointment, she contacted the US Visa Service Desk, but was informed she cannot book a 221G appointment because her MRV receipt was only valid for one year. My question is this ... Is the 221G appointment without additional cost valid for one year from the visa refusal or valid for one year from the payment of the MRV fee? Kindly let me know. Thanks. I look forward to hearing from you. |
Religion / Re: Church Refusing To Have Open Dedication For My Baby by thebaft: 6:39am On Mar 27, 2017 |
In my humble opinion, the child should be brought to the alter for dedication, while the parents should remain seated in the congregation. This kills two birds with one stone, as it ensures that the child receives a proper dedication and serves as a deterrent to others. |
Travel / Re: Naturalized US Citizens: Do You Get Treated/respected As A Native Born Citizen? by thebaft: 10:54pm On Jan 03, 2017 |
lindaayim: I guess it is the fear of the unknown that leads to the difference in treatment. As an immigrant myself, I can relate to what you are saying, however I feel that these obstacles can be overcome. Just as women have to work twice as hard to prove their worth in the workplace, I guess that immigrants have to work twice as hard to get what natural born folks get for nothing. I still use the current CEO of Microsoft (Satya Nadella)as an example of this possibility. Perhaps this article will cheer you up after reading it ... https://hbr.org/2016/10/why-are-immigrants-more-entrepreneurial 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: Naturalized US Citizens: Do You Get Treated/respected As A Native Born Citizen? by thebaft: 12:35pm On Jan 03, 2017 |
lindaayim: So my question will be... Is the bias targeted towards only Africans or all immigrants in general? |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by thebaft: 8:26pm On Dec 23, 2016 |
DebsMed: So sorry for the delay. My take is that you would also have to apply for a visa for the baby. According to the IRCc website, "Children under the age of 18 are considered minors in Canada. They must follow the same rules to enter Canada as any other visitor." http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/minors.asp 1 Like |
Properties / Re: Buy Lands At Our Planned Estate "Royal Palm Estates" Ugwuomu Nike, Enugu by thebaft: 8:46am On Dec 21, 2016 |
spyder880: Well done Oga Spyder...Keep the flag flying high! So this our die-hard volks is still alive? 1 Like |
Romance / Re: Why Do Most Men Get Sleepy After Sex? by thebaft: 9:28pm On Dec 06, 2016 |
lady2lady: http://www.livescience.com/32445-why-do-guys-get-sleepy-after-sex.html |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by thebaft: 9:35am On Oct 22, 2016 |
Woke up from hibernation ... to see this great piece of news! Congratulations! I guess it was worth the wait. You are smiling now and that's all that matters. Cheers! jayfierce: |
Crime / Re: Margaret Emefiele's Kidnappers Demand N1.5billion As Ransom For Her Release by thebaft: 6:30am On Oct 01, 2016 |
Are they expecting the ransom to be paid in cash or in bank transfer? If cash, how long will it take them to finish counting the money before they release her? If through bank transfer, they should ensure that their BVN info is up to date. |
Properties / Re: What Is The Difference Between Power Of Attorney And Deed Of Assignment??? by thebaft: 8:38am On Sep 11, 2016 |
Gaborone: Thanks for your post. It is clearly an eye opener on the dangers on not having a properly documented Power of attorney (POA) written by a lawyer. I have seen some Irrevocable POA documents written in this manner ...http://www.nigerianlawguru.com/fandp/POWERS/POWER%20OF%20ATTORNEY%20COUPLED%20WITH%20INTEREST%20AND%20FOR%20VALUABLE%20CONSIDERATION.pdf ... And I would have sworn that it could pass as a deed of assignment. |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by thebaft: 7:25pm On Sep 03, 2016 |
jayfierce: I thought we agreed on 113/114 days. Your Passport Request Letter will surely come out on Monday. Chin up! |
Travel / Re: Photos: Runway At Enugu Airport Flooded With Water After Rainfall by thebaft: 4:37pm On Sep 02, 2016 |
This is not good at all... |
Travel / Re: Giving Birth In Canada by thebaft: 5:46pm On Aug 17, 2016 |
Victoria2016: Just to let you know. My relation who applied for a visitor visa online on 26 April 2016 received an original passport request today 17 August 2016. Processing time was 113 days. I guess you can use that as a measure to know when your passport request might be sent. It might even be sooner. Just be optimistic. |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by thebaft: 5:40pm On Aug 17, 2016 |
Just to share an update with you all. A relation of mine applied for a Canadian Visa online on 26 April 2016. The original passport request just came out today 17 August 2016 (113 days). I guess this in line with the update of shadeebee78 who submitted on 12 April 2016 and received Passport Request on 4 August 2016 (114 days). To others who submitted online in late April or May 2016, you can use these timelines as a benchmark. Cheers! 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: Giving Birth In Canada by thebaft: 11:58pm On Jul 18, 2016 |
Victoria2016: Online applications are typically handled by the Accra Visa Office. Send a e-mail to accra.immigration@international.gc.ca with your name, application number, date of application and UCI (if known). I know someone who applied in April, but the application is still in queue. |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by thebaft: 6:06am On Mar 17, 2016 |
beyus2003: It is always advisable to be patient and apply for your gcms notes pertaining to your application file before you reapply for a TRV. From my experience, the comments on your gcms notes details the exact reason why the refusal was given. The refusal letter is just a template that does not reflect the true story i.e. Application not credible, travel history etc. Unfortunately, the process of obtaining your gcms notes could take from 45 to 60 days. However, it will strengthen your application as you now be able to address the visa officer's concerns. For example, some years back, my wife applied for a Canadian student visa and was denied with the reason of application not credible. Of course, we were sad and wanted to reapply immediately. However, we took a friend's advice to request for the gcms notes to her application. On receipt of the notes, we realized that the visa officer was concerned about who would take care of our daughters, both under 5 while she was studying. We were shocked! But it was to nice to know that a lovely and caring visa officer loved my children so much that their welfare was a valid reason to deny their mother a visa. We did not bother reapplying and went through the FSWP route instead. Cheers! 5 Likes |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by thebaft: 11:12pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
amokemi: The expiration of your visa will coincide with the expiration of your passport. However, each entry is valid for 6 months. |
Properties / Re: Buy Lands At Our Planned Estate "Royal Palm Estates" Ugwuomu Nike, Enugu by thebaft: 1:10pm On Feb 22, 2016 |
spyder880: So you are not afraid anymore? That is good! Forward ever ... 1 Like |
Properties / Re: Buy Lands At Our Planned Estate "Royal Palm Estates" Ugwuomu Nike, Enugu by thebaft: 1:56pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
spyder880: Keep it up! The presence of water is a key requirement for a project such as this. spyder880: And in other news, I have been buying The Guardian and ThisDay Newspapers daily for over a week now, just to see the published list of TigerKenn Fence defaulters but was not able to see the list. Or did you publish it in the Vanguard or Punch Newspapers? Please let me know... 3 Likes |
Properties / Re: Buy Lands At Our Planned Estate "Royal Palm Estates" Ugwuomu Nike, Enugu by thebaft: 12:24pm On Feb 20, 2016 |
spyder880: Hello Spyder, Is the well fully functional now? |
Properties / Re: Buy Lands At Our Planned Estate "Royal Palm Estates" Ugwuomu Nike, Enugu by thebaft: 3:09pm On Feb 04, 2016 |
spyder880: Well done Oga Spyder... I hereby grant you permission to sink the well on my plot. Just find somewhere in the corner and sink it. I know you are inconveniencing me but, let it be my own contribution to your efforts ... Nna Jisike! 8 Likes |
Properties / Re: Buy Lands At Our Planned Estate "Royal Palm Estates" Ugwuomu Nike, Enugu by thebaft: 5:59pm On Jan 28, 2016 |
Oga Spyder, I must confess... I am highly impressed! spyder880: 3 Likes |
Properties / Re: Buy And Build At The "Royal Palms Estates", Ako Nike, Enugu by thebaft: 7:16pm On Jan 13, 2016 |
spyder880: Nwoke m ... find the place first before you start complaining about cost. And shine your eyes concerning the entrance to the estate. Oga Spyder ... Happy New Year!!! 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by thebaft: 7:12pm On Jan 13, 2016 |
livingseed: Well technically, you do not get a study permit from the CDHC. You get more like a letter of introduction from them... You get the actual study permit at the POE. (I hope this is still the practice). So if you arrive at the POE without the letter, you may not be permitted to enter as a student. Take a look at this link ... http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/students/application.asp It is a guide used by CIC staff for study permits. It will be very useful in your quest. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by thebaft: 2:24pm On Jan 13, 2016 |
livingseed: With your TRV, you can only study in Canada for a program that is six months or less ... For your one 1yr pgc, you definitely need a study permit. |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by thebaft: 2:52pm On Jan 12, 2016 |
kkokoma: Now that is what I call e-chocolate! Thanks for the kind gesture. 3 Likes |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by thebaft: 10:16pm On Jan 11, 2016 |
kkokoma: So how do we get hold of the chocolate that you bought for us? |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by thebaft: 11:59am On Dec 30, 2015 |
ibegirl007: Just seeing this now. So the storm is over. Congratulations!!! |
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