Winkky:


Thank you for your response. What do we need to get from the mother even though the child is unaccompanying? Is there any form she needs to fill or something to write?

mummymos:
Finally! What we waited for has come to pass ��

ITA - September 2020
AOR - Dec 3 2020
Biometrics - Jan 13, 2021
RPRF request - Feb 2, 2021
RPRF submitted - Feb 4, 2022
ADR (Medicals, PCC, schedule A)- Feb 9, 2022
Medicals passed - March 14, 2022
PPR - May 26th
VO - ACCRA visa office

Thank you to everyone who shares here. You kept my spirit up on the down days..
speedy PPR to everyone still waiting

I have a question please - My Spouse's Nigerian passport expires in 5months. Can we submit it like that? or do we need to wait for the new one which we are working on to be issued? Has anyone submitted a passport with less than 6 months expiration date? did it fly.
Thank you

Winkky:
If as a PA my spouse has a child before marriage but I have not been in the child’s life because they said “it’s not my concern, I’m not biologically related to the child so I should face my own kids” How do I handle this in my Canada application? I presently only have my personal savings as POF for my immediate family of 5, I don’t know if the child has identity documents and will be available for medicals even if I add as unaccompanying.

I am just worried about the child’s future but at the same time, I don’t want to jeopardize my application and my children’s future if I add and they can’t provide documents. I don’t even know the child’s full name, my spouse is not carrying me along in this and becomes aggressive if I bring it up. I have all required documents with a good CRS, French speaker and I am just waiting for draws to start in July.

I am also worried if it will be seen as misrepresentation if I do not mention the child in my application. I need this japa like yesterday sef, help me dissect this matter I beg.

Dimple10:
Congratulations!!! may the land favor you

Ideally your passport should have up to 6months validity for stamping. If you can get the new one before the deadline, i'll advise to do that.

Pls is this Accra or RROC...just asking cos our AOR is 3days apart

GraciousWords:


Your worry is valid. Pls carefully read what Dimple10 and Successhungry wrote.

https://www.nairaland.com/6829885/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled#107239722

Winkky:


Thank you @GraciousWords
I have read through everything in the link you sent to me and I understand all the requirements now.

We had a lengthy discussion and he opened up that he is not in the child’s life, the child does not know him as a dad and he doesn’t even believe he impregnated the lady in the first place, she disappeared after they broke up and came back later with the child, that it is just his family being emotional and acknowledging the lady and her child because she was close to them when they were dating. He said he will request for a DNA when he is psychologically ready but right now he doesn’t see the child as his, so he cannot allow me to put it on our application. I didn’t know about this before marriage anyway.

So I am confused, stuck, and seeing my Japa dream in flames after acing IELTS, TEF, with a masters and over 7yrs work experience and my POF intact.

Is there a way out for me, what options do I have or I should just accept my destiny and hope my children will make it out on their in future…

mummymos:
Finally! What we waited for has come to pass

AOR - Dec 3 2020
ADR (Medicals, PCC, schedule A)- Feb 9, 2022
Medicals passed - March 14, 2022
PPR - May 26th

Thank you to everyone who shares here. You kept my spirit up on the down days..
speedy PPR to everyone still waiting

Winkky:


Thank you @GraciousWords
I have read through everything in the link you sent to me and I understand all the requirements now.

We had a lengthy discussion and he opened up that he is not in the child’s life, the child does not know him as a dad and he doesn’t even believe he impregnated the lady in the first place, she disappeared after they broke up and came back later with the child, that it is just his family being emotional and acknowledging the lady and her child because she was close to them when they were dating. He said he will request for a DNA when he is psychologically ready but right now he doesn’t see the child as his, so he cannot allow me to put it on our application. I didn’t know about this before marriage anyway.

So I am confused, stuck, and seeing my Japa dream in flames after acing IELTS, TEF, with a masters and over 7yrs work experience and my POF intact.

Is there a way out for me, what options do I have or I should just accept my destiny and hope my children will make it out on their in future…

Prettiepearlz:

Wow! Just wow! Your husband is a very selfish human being who thinks of no one but himself and I feel so sorry for you.

miolad20:

And how do you know this? Please be calming down. I believe Winkky should make her decisions based on known facts, which is what IRCC/ visa officer would work with anyway. The DNA test is one very important way to put the matter to rest once and for all. I just hope they can get it done before ITA.

ednut1:
apply for gcms notes of the study visa application. Providing conflicting info equals representation and they will nab you

mummymos:



It is ACCRA VO.
Thanks for the suggestion

miolad20:

And how do you know this? Please be calming down. I believe Winkky should make her decisions based on known facts, which is what IRCC/ visa officer would work with anyway. The DNA test is one very important way to put the matter to rest once and for all. I just hope they can get it done before ITA.

GraciousWords:


DNA is the answer...at least then you'll know. If the child isn't his; move on with your application of family of 5. If the child is; that one na family matter.

If DNA is still not done by the time you get ITA, you could assume that the child is your spouse's, then consider an LOE where you explain what hubby has said in red (especially if he does not know the whereabouts of the mother and child) but I don't know if it will fly with IRCC as a reason for excluding a dependent child of your spouse from your application. IRCC may say they must have the child's details; in which case your spouse decides which is more important, contacting the child or your family's immigration plans. The only fear is could IRCC decide to reject the application despite the LOE if the information that is required is missing. I really don't know.

I understand how you must feel after all the exams especially that TEF.

All the best whichever way it goes!

Tvickie:
Thank you so much. I have applied for the gcms as you advised. I have also tried to recollect some of the documents I used then. I just realized O worked 48 hours per week at my last place of employment in Nigeria. Will that fly with CIC or should I just stick with 40 hours in my reference letter?

ednut1:
Logical solution but not ethical. Don’t mention the child. Apply and go to Canada. Husband can do DNA later and say he just confirmed the child is his and the mother wasn’t sure of the father then. Sponsor the child to Canada before he or she clocks 18. Shikena

Tvickie:
Thank you so much. I have applied for the gcms as you advised. I have also tried to recollect some of the documents I used then. I just realized O worked 48 hours per week at my last place of employment in Nigeria. Will that fly with CIC or should I just stick with 40 hours in my reference letter?

Dimple10:
@winkky see here https://www.nairaland.com/5187408/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/479#81353959

It may not be similar but it may provide some clarity. I think it's up to you to convince your husband that it's better to know now than later because if there is one thing i know about this journey to Canada, its that timing is everything.

ednut1:
they are only interested in meeting the least requirements of 30 hours . Just state what you actually worked. All this need for mago mago and doctoring self.

Dimple10:
as long as you have the minimum hrs required, all is well.

Prettiepearlz:

You too be calming down! Not every time you people should be feeling attacked when we are talking about your gender. Her application is at stake here and he is choosing to be psychologically ready to do the needful after abandoning a child that may as well be his? The sacrifices she has made to get to where she is may be going up the flames or don’t you know the energy and work you put into studying, writing and passing TEF? Please I don’t even want to have this conversation with you but it’s my opinion, you are entitled to yours as well.
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Winkky:

Thank you @GraciousWords
I have read through everything in the link you sent to me and I understand all the requirements now.
We had a lengthy discussion and he opened up that he is not in the child’s life, the child does not know him as a dad and he doesn’t even believe he impregnated the lady in the first place, she disappeared after they broke up and came back later with the child, that it is just his family being emotional and acknowledging the lady and her child because she was close to them when they were dating. He said he will request for a DNA when he is psychologically ready but right now he doesn’t see the child as his, so he cannot allow me to put it on our application. I didn’t know about this before marriage anyway.
So I am confused, stuck, and seeing my Japa dream in flames after acing IELTS, TEF, with a masters and over 7yrs work experience and my POF intact.
Is there a way out for me, what options do I have or I should just accept my destiny and hope my children will make it out on their in future…

Smithsonian12:


Haha! thanks bro!
I am a man please, UNMARRIED man!

Yellowmellow:


Lol that’s definitely a guy

miolad20:
Yes, that's your opinion. I just don't think it's fair for you to make such submissions about her spouse based on your assumptions. No one is feeling attacked here.
My suggestion to Winkky remains that she should work with verifiable facts, not emotions. I wish her family all the best.

ednut1:
you are assuming everyone is reasonable or the breadwinner . Looks like she hustled the pof and the man won’t drop nada for the additional child

Winkky:


Thank you @GraciousWords
I have read through everything in the link you sent to me and I understand all the requirements now.

We had a lengthy discussion and he opened up that he is not in the child’s life, the child does not know him as a dad and he doesn’t even believe he impregnated the lady in the first place, she disappeared after they broke up and came back later with the child, that it is just his family being emotional and acknowledging the lady and her child because she was close to them when they were dating. He said he will request for a DNA when he is psychologically ready but right now he doesn’t see the child as his, so he cannot allow me to put it on our application. I didn’t know about this before marriage anyway.

So I am confused, stuck, and seeing my Japa dream in flames after acing IELTS, TEF, with a masters and over 7yrs work experience and my POF intact.

Is there a way out for me, what options do I have or I should just accept my destiny and hope my children will make it out on their in future…

ChiefVal:


Legally, If his name is not on the birth certificate of the child then, that’s not his child and you don’t have to mention that child because there’s no record of that being his child.

Winkky:


Is there a way out for me, what options do I have or I should just accept my destiny and hope my children will make it out on their in future…