Four months is too long a visit. IRCC will surely deny you if you indicate you plan to spend 4 months there without any travel history, strong connection to Nigeria and proof of funds. I would advise that you limit your visit to 2 weeks on your application. Canada normally issues visas to the end of your passport validity so you can stay for 4 months but not more than 6 months at a time.

Itsrachel:
Elders in the house, pls I need your advice.
My family friend plans to invite me to Canada for about 4 months - Visiting visa. I stayed with her for over 7 years before she relocated to Canada.
She currently has a Job in canada and is also a PR.
She said can sponsor me.

The problem is we dont think her letter of invitation, her bank statements would be enough to convince them to give me 6months visiting visa.

I have no links (not married, no one to sponsor me from Nigeria neither do I have the amount needed for the trip in my account) she plans to plan to pay for the trip and all.

So we dont waste money applying for Visa, how best i can be approach this.

Your advice would be appreciated please.

It is very clear that there is something in your GCMS notes that they do not want you to see. You can file a complaint about the delay of your GCMS notes to the Information Commissioner here: https://www.oic-ci.gc.ca/en/submitting-complaint . They are required by law to release your GCMS notes within 30 days of your application.

Also, the trend with the London Office is to just deny applicants without actually doing a thorough review of their files. My boyfriend's GCMS notes confirmed this and we are taking the appropriate steps to contest this ineptitude. Its a long, expensive process but IRCC has left us no choice. We also sent a reconsideration email the same day we received the decision but we have not heard anything back from the London office. I am just waiting patiently for the 28 days within which they are to respond before following up with their office.

ty01:
Update
Just to give the house an update on my previous application and my learnings from the whole process. You will recall I got denied sometime in December and a number of people here believed I’ve got a strong profile. I was shocked I was refused as well but life goes on.

Letter to the immigration office
After ruminating on the whole issue, I decided to write them a strongly worded letter. I sent it to all email I could get a hold on including their minister. After a week without any response I sent them a reminder stating I thought I could get justice to an obvious error from their part but they have proven me wrong by failing to respond to my mail and then wish them best of luck. As if that was the joker, exactly after three days of sending the reminder email, I got a mail from the London office stating that they have forwarded my enquiry and reconsideration to the appropriate section. A week after, lo and behold, I got a very long email from the London immigration office. It was indeed a very long mail. They explained that they were sorry about my application and that in most cases the VO’s decision is final and that unfortunately my case file was already closed. They said if they had gotten my enquiry earlier, they might have been able to do something about it. They advised I reapply and that they will do everything possible to make a different VO review my application this this around.

GCMS note
I applied for my gcms notes since last year to understand the thought process of the VO and up till now I do not have the document. I have called severally, and they keep telling me that my file is classified and that the immigration office have instructed them to inform me to wait for another 6months. Perhaps the content of the gcms note is ridiculous and they are just buying time.

My thoughts
These guys make mistakes. And it’s a shame that their secondary reviewers at times do not pick these obvious mistakes. If you have a true ground for a review, please do not waste time, do it immediately you get the refusal mail. I am 100% sure I would have had the decision overturned if I had sent in a reconsideration email on time.
I intend to reapply in April and lets see what happens then.

His case is a bit complicated - He had applied for a couple of study permits in the last 3 years that were denied due to proof of funds, limited employment prospects etc. His ties to Canada would be me, as we are dating and disclosed that in the application. He has been to the US and UK in the last 2 years on visits and returned back to his job which he has been employed at for about 6 years now - not a spectacular paying job, but not bad by nigerian standards. We struggled with the decision of disclosing our relationship and there were many conflicting posts on Nairaland and Canadavisa. In the end, we opted for the truth. I work in the same profession in Canada with a six-figure salary and i am a Canadian citizen. I provided a strong letter of invitation and supporting documents like my payslips, employment letter, lease and my Canadian passport. I knew his previous refusals may play a role in the outcome of this application but i was hoping for the best.

I'm wondering what you'd advise us to do as per next steps. Reconsideration/appeal? Or just see the relationship play out and when we are married, apply for the spousal visa? I'd appreciate your input on this.

geotherm:
Is his ties in Canada bigger than that of Nigeria? What's her employment status in Nigeria? Does he have ssests (land properties or house) in Nigeria? Is he married and have kids?

Quick update:

My friend's application was denied. He received the final decision letter today. Reasons were limited employment prospects and ties to Canada. We've applied for his GCMS notes for more information.

Aduke02:


My friend just received the biometrics validity letter today for his January application. Is it usual for you to get a final decision soon after the biometrics letter and, from past trends, what is the usual decision - approval or rejection?

I noticed from the letter that his application is being processed at the London office.

Experts in the house, please help!

yomisley:
My application was refused and to my surprise the whole process was too fast. I submitted January 14 went for bioMetric the third day. Today I got an email that my application was refused. With this nonsense generic response “
• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on your travel history.
• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on the purpose of your visit.
• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on your personal assets and financial status.
You are welcome to reapply if you feel that you can respond to these concerns and can demonstrate that your situation meets the requirements. All new applications must be accompanied by a new processing fee.“

This was just too fast.

How do I Request for GCMS note.

Oh wow... I'm sorry to hear you were refused the visa. If you know someone in canada you can apply for your gcms notes here: https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/welcome.do
You'd have to give them consent to apply on your behalf. There's a form you can also find on the link.

If you dont have anyone in Canada, you can apply through some private companies. I don't know a lot about them so I'd leave it for the experts..

Did you also get the Correspondence letter for biometrics validity?

Ruben225571:
[b]Today making 68 days, which is 9 weeks and some days now and am still yet to get final decision from the Canada embassy!! The last update I get concerning my application was on the 15 of January, the day my biometric correspondence letter drop, since then, no update or news or what so ever ! Please, is the process change or something is wrong! Pls someone should share more light!

My friend just received the biometrics validity letter today for his January application. Is it usual for you to get a final decision soon after the biometrics letter and, from past trends, what is the usual decision - approval or rejection?

I noticed from the letter that his application is being processed at the London office.

Experts in the house, please help!

My friend submitted an application for a TRV on January 7th. I just logged into his account and saw his eligibility status has changed. Can anyone tell me what to expect next?

Hello, is there anyone heading to Regina this fall?

Eclipse24:


Hello, well this may seem a bit off the topic but does anyone

1. Have experience on how to provide a proof of relationship to a canadian sponsor (my direct cousin) when the sponsors father (my uncle) is late?

2. Regarding the circumstance in 1, NPC is unable to provide an attestation for a Nigerian who is late. All that was made available is the NPC death certificate.

3. Does anyone know where in the birth and death compulsory registration act this situation is treated?

Appreciate your kind feedback

You can prove your relationship first by using your birth certificates. Do you bear the same last name with your sponsor? Normally, your birth certificate should indicate your parents' names. So your next step is to establish the relationship between you two. You can draw up your family tree indicating you and your cousin n attach a letter of explanation to it. I don't think you need your uncles death certificate at all.

edgestone:
Hello House, Anyone heading to Regina, SK or Lives in Regina. Please I need help with securing accommodation around URegina for September Resumption.

Hi! I live in Regina. Pm me if you are still searching for a place to live in. I can point you in the right direction

Hello! Is there any one heading to Regina this fall?

Hi...

Is there any lady heading to Montreal - Concordia Uni or McGill Uni for the Winter 2016 session asides from VickyRotex? We have one fully furnished rooms available to sublet or transfer the lease. Please pm me for more details, if interested. Thank you and all the best in the pursuit of the golden fleece!

VickyRotex:


Hello Aduke,

I'm heading to Concordia University , Montreal December. I'll reply your PM ASAP.

That's great news! please do, i await your reply.

Futurewiser:


How is Regina? Is it a good place to hustle? Are there jobs there?

Hi Futurewiser,

Regina is a good place to be, if you like smaller cities and quiet places. I don't mind so i love it here. There are also job opportunities available here too, depending on what you are looking for. For me, it was a good deal as i studied law and it was practically impossible for me to practice in Quebec without being fluently bilingual.

Hello everyone,

Is there anybody here heading to Montreal in January 2016 (McGill or Concordia)? I have a room available to transfer my lease. I just graduated from McGill and relocated to Regina. Please pm me if you need more information. Thanks and all the best with your visa applications.

I'm glad you got the response you needed.... All the best with your application, maybe Dalhousie would prove me wrong this time. Apologies if i sounded pessimistic, its as a result of my own experience with them.... Thank God for McGill sha!

justicia: @ kitty_sunshine. Its true what u said o.I mailed the person in charge of LLM applications at Dalhousie Uni and I got answers. I told him why proof of english should be waved for me,that all my education has been in english. He said I don't need proof once my educatn was in english. He also told me that he has personally received my application and that it will be reviewed soon. Thanks a lot kitty!

@Kitty sunshine, i think the difference in how your application was treated was based on the difference in departments. @justicia, I applied for LLM in Dalhousie for 2013/2014 Fall session and it took them 6 months (December-May) to get back to me on my admission status and that was after numerous emails and phone calls! That was the same experience of my friend who finished from Calgary (LLM too) and my friend who is currently at Uni of Sask. I'm not trying to discourage anyone, just giving a piece of advice from my own experience cos if i didn't have other options, i probably would still be in Nigeria biting my fingers right now. i happen to also know someone who got admitted for LLM in Dalhousie with a wonderful package (she went for her LLM virtually free, fully-funded) so the fact that it didn't work for me and my friends doesn't mean it wouldn't work for everybody else. Just ensure you leave your options open.

kitty_sunshine: I am going for masters in information Studies. It is under the faculty of management,graduate studies. Check the school website for the contacts of the admission officer and administrative assistant in your department.Call or send an E-mail . Even if u call a wrong office, u will be redirected via extension.

Dalhousie Uni is a very good school especially for law. I would, however, advise you to apply to other schools too cos from my experience and that of some other friends who applied there 2012/2013, they are fond of refusing to give u updates on your application i.e whether you are successful or not! You have to practically beg them to let you know. One particular friend applied in 2011 and till now is yet to hear from them, she has finished her masters in uni of Calgary since... When you are accepted, you'll definitely get reasonable funding from them depending on whether you applied for the thesis or coursework based LLM. I wish you all the very best.

justicia: @ the house and kitty-sunshine. Pls what do u think abt Dalhousie,how would u rate it.I applied to it for LLM,I av submitted all docs,still waitn for acceptance.And do u knw if it gives scholarships for graduate programs.thanks!

I'm not sure whether they use the e-medicals but when I went for my exam, i was asked to submit just one passport photograph and they took a photograph for their record. When I asked what they needed the photograph for, I was told they were going to send it with my result to CDHC. You could call them to make inquiries though. Their number is 01-7614654.

saxywale:
thanks for this info. Do you know if Asaju uses the e-medical system?

I think the hospital in VI, Asaju Medical, is better. I didn't book an appointment when I used the place but got there quite early, like 6.30 and I was the first person there. From CMS, your brother should get a bus going to Eko Hotel/VI. He should get down at the Eko Hotel busstop, cross to the other side and ask for Olosa street. Its quite a popular street so i'm sure it wouldn't be hard for him to find. I wish him all the best.

Chars1289: Hello House,
My bro submiited hs embassy application for Winter 2014 through online route on the 22nd of Aug (Tuition n Boarding fee was not requested for).He got his medical call up yesterday(16th Sept).I would like to know the best n efficient hospital for the medicals and dose he need to present any documents at the hosiptal. Will also like to get directions from CMS to the recommended hospital.
Looking forward to yur replies.tnks

Congrats Humanshado!!!

I'm happy that you took the bold step of applying online and have now gotten the result. It is now clear that CDHC wants to discourage the paper route as i'm sure the online method is easier work for them too. I advice all other Winter Applicants who are contemplating the paper route to please go the online route o! it will definitely save you a lot of headache.

humanshado: Good News!

I have just received my medical instructions today in myCIC account. I am to make the report available to CDHC in 60 days. No instruction to pay for fees or board.

Applied online on 31st August going for PG Chemical Engineering in UBC.

I pray that this will be the begining of good news for all medical awaitees.

Alhamdulillah!

Many congratulations, sam pitts... You were my encouragement for the online method... Thank God for your TRV.

sampitts: This is saying a big thank you to Onye oma, oga siga and the whole house. I'm like the first to use the online application route, since Feb., thank God the end isn't a bad news... Just got my trv. I give God all the glory despite the delay. Delay truly is not denial

Congrats, frederal!

frederal: My brothers and sisters, I just got an email from CIC that my processed passport is ready for collection.
I don't want say much till monday when I get to VSF.
Meanwhile, this morning as I was reading my bible I issued words in spirit, commanding that I must get that today. I believed it...each time I looked at time, I get worried till I heard "gbim" I checked d email, it was from cic.
God, You are truly the Most High! I respect!
However, it turns out, a special thanks to Oga Siga, who when I'm must confused I seek counsel via email; to all the members of this forum, THANK YOU SO MUCH.
@Nuendo, I believe u delivered my msg to them, if not, don't worry anymore.

I just wanted to correct what you said. I didn't get a notification in my account that my meds had been sent on the 25th. i called the clinic and was informed that my results were sent on the 25th. So if what u are saying is correct, it means my results were sent to France on the 25th. I hope this clears the air. ... Lemme use a smiley like bros ChrisGo...

kjbobo:
Yea...samples are interpreted in their respective countries and results sent. ..but the e-medical software is centralized for collation in France and sent to respective clinics.
In a nutshell, no hospital has a direct link with CDHC. .but with France. .then France (which I believe is a Med centre) has the direct access!
And as we have been able to observe, seems as if guys that went through the online route get notification in their account when their results are sent to the embassy(another positive for online) as we observed in Aduke02's case, she said she did medicals July 11 and got notification in her account on 25th that her meds has been sent (exactly two weeks).I stand to be corrected, dont think vfs route gives this notification!
Dommakavelli. .u clear now?

Many congratulations! May God Almighty perfect the rest for you!

PlayPays: Somebody shout Halleluyah!!!!!!!
HALLELUYAH
Yall remember I went to cdch on thursday to make enquiry about my App and I was told its still within the processing time, I guess they forgot to tell me something; that I'll get my medical instruction today.
This is definition of miracle and evidence of God's doing. The mail came in few hours ago without tuition nor board and I've just been smiling since then.
Thanks to you yes you for the encouragements and advises.
I pray God that answereth prayers will surely answer the rest of medical hopefuls and will also complete mine that he started.
Submitted June 13 via Vfs.

Congratulations!

earthgreeners: All praise to almighty Allah...

I just gat email from CIC..... Medical instruction dropped

Applied > June 11th at VFS
University of Manitoba

deebla:

Congrats bro... This is a proof that if CDHC doesn't instruct one for tuition and board, they know what they are doing and its not a mistake.

Btw... This application is too fast, under 2months

I think CDHC is trying to instil trust in the online route that's why it ensures that the processing time of online applications is about 7 weeks instead of the previous 18 weeks for paper applications. And the best part is that you get to keep all your original documents with u, including your passport. You can even travel elsewhere while your application is still being processed....

smile13: To the glory of Almighty God, I got my TRV today. I appreciate everyone for their support all the way. I pray for speedy medical call-ups and TRVs for my brothers and sisters in the house. God bless.

Many congratulations!!!

You can scan as many pages as u'll need so long as u compress the file to fall within the 4mb limit. U can use free online pdf compressors. That's what I used. After scanning, save d file on ur desktop. Then google free online pdf compressor. A popular one is neevia pdf compressor. Its a pretty straightforward process. I'd advise as many Winter applicants as possible to use d online method too.

tolyem:

I am highly interested in submitting my study permit application via the online route this time but the large volume of supporting documents is giving me a great challenge.
Already, I have almost 35 pages of documents to be scanned which seems too long to me for an online attachment.

To the fellows who had passed through this route, what do you suggest I do? Or should I just do my paper submission Jeje because I can't afford to make mistake....Regards to Oga Siga & Newacca (With your contributions, I hope I am good to go now) JEEEEEEEEESUS........CHAAAANGE Jesus will change my situation positively this time

They only accept fresh applications at cdhc once a week. It has nothing to do with u. Just take a copy of d letter sent to you with ur passport to the embassy. U'd be given a form to fill n asked to wait. Once ur passport has been stamped, u'll be asked to come inside to pick it up.

smile13: @Aduke02: Going by your last post, seems that you took your passport to the CDHC on a Tuesday, seeing something on their (CDHC, Lagos) website now that they only collect passports on Wednesdays, pls kindly clarify. Thanks.

I just came back from CDHC. After submitting my passport and the passport demand letter, i was asked to wait. 2 hrs later, i was asked to come inside the embassy and on getting there, i was given my stamped passport. I give all the glory to God and use my story as a point of contact for as many people trusting God for their medicals and TRV, God that did mine will also perfect your stories IJN.

olutimi1:

Congrats..please how did u know ur results were forwarded to CDHC. Were u notified?

i wasn't notified. i called the hospital, Asaju Medical Clinic, to ask and was informed it was sent on the 25th