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ikemummy:
Wow! Congratulations. How long did you apply to stay in Canada?

Amen, many thanks!

afrobrown2000:
congratulations ...Canada will favour you.

Yes oh! That was what the VO wrote. I have also attached a screenshot of my GCMS.

SweetJJ:
Congratulations!
I don't understand,. please do you mean you were refused on family ties and the GCMS notes said you have a strong family ties?
I like to see your LOE ooo, please, although we are waiting for gcms notes, but yours might help us address this family ties.

Congrats again!

Amen and many thanks. You shall be celebrated on this platform very soon.

skull4eva:
Well deserved congratulations. The God that remembered you and did yours will remember all of us that are waiting for good ooo. Amen
The land of canada will bring forth its increase for you and will favor you

You are next in line for PPR testimony.

LOE was specifically to tackle the refusal based on family ties in Canada and country of residence.

It was a 3 pages LOE. It was on the first page of my application before the SOP. I edited the SOP as well, I added some explanation from the LOE.

I explained each of the responsibilities that will enable me return to Nigeria after my visit…… I spoke briefly about my parent and siblings (if you aren’t the only child or heir apparent or have an emotional story about your family then you don’t have to dwell much on this. Channel the explanation to investments)

The LOE was majorly about my career, investments and projects.

In my previous application, I didn’t include my Pension documents, CAC documents, memorandum of association, some family images and some other properties and business documents. I felt it wasn’t needed. I added all these to support each explanation.

You can also pay your house rent if it is close to due date, just to strengthen your home ties.

When an application is refused based on family ties, I think the VO needs more conviction.

jogojogo:
Congartulations!!!!

I connect to this o

Please is your LOE specifically to tackle the concern raised the VO?

Long Post Alert!

My fellow Nairalanders! Please felicitate with me because my God is good and kind to me, to him alone be all the glory.
I just received my long awaited PPR. VV for the spouse of an international student. I learnt a lot from this forum and it is very imperative I give back.

My first application was submitted June 2021
Resubmitted a new application via the new portal January 9 2022.
Refusal letter February 9 2022 (Refused Based on Family ties)
I ordered GCMS notes same day.
Reapplied February 22 2022
PPR April 7 2022


A refusal letter hits differently, I was devastated because I thought I had a strong and convincing application. It took me about 2 weeks to get myself to write a new LOE and SOP.

A sweetheart on this platform @mzjanez01 reached out to me and advised I reapply without the notes. She was kind to share how her husband tackled his refusal reasons as well. Jane, you are far too kind oh! Thanks for all the prayers and kind words.

My GCMS notes arrived on the 12th of March, it seems to be the shortest GCMS notes have seen. The VO wrote that “ applicant has strong family ties in Canada”. To be honest, I was disappointed because I was expecting a more detailed notes. (I kuku report the VO to God)
Luckily for me the VO concern has been addressed in the new application.

What i did to Tackle the refusal reason based on family ties? I strengthened my HOME TIES. Having surfed through YouTube and Other forums, I realized that no one knows your story more than YOU when it comes to addressing Home/Family Ties.
I explained my responsibilities to my parent, I wrote extensively about how important my career in Nigeria is, my personal business and ongoing projects.

Aside being an employee of a reputable agency, I further explained my other commitments and responsibilities that will make me return back to Nigeria and I supported my explanations with valid documents. Although the commitments were briefly mentioned in the first application but this time it was detailed and I connected how my absence will affect each of them. I included more documents to support each claim unlike the first application. To be honest, it wasn’t by the documents but God was fully involved. I think Baba God was tired of me murmuring my application number every morning and night, hence the PPR. lol!

The wait for PPR isnt for the faint hearted especially when you see people who applied after you sharing their timelines (e go come be like say na only you waka come). God of NLP answers prayer, I prayed and fasted fervently for this PPR. Chail! IRCC messed with my mental health. The plan was to visit my spouse after his first academic year but I couldn’t because of the pandemic. As it is, the visa got approved just in time for convocation (graduation is this summer) although Graduation wasn’t stated for purpose of visit, it was plainly “family reunification “


May this kind of joy go round. To all PPR hopefuls, it is just a delay not a denial.

(PS: I typed this timeline on the 22nd of March 2022 during my leisure time)

Documents Submitted:
Statement of Purpose letter
LOE on FAMILY TIES.
Marriage Certificate
Notarized copy of Marriage Certificate.
Affidavit for change of maiden name.
Family Images.
Birth certificate
Letter of Introduction from my Employer.
Employment Letter.
Assumption of Duty Letter.
Confirmation of Employment Letter.
Last Promotion Letter.
Four months’ pay slips.
Bank Statements for Naira Account.
Bank Statements for US Dollar Account.
Bank reference letter
Reference letter from my pension fund administrator.
Pension account statements and certificate
Police Character Certificate.
Land deeds of agreement.
Some other property documents.
Passport information page.
Covid Vaccination card.
CAC documents
Article of association and memorandum
And some other business documents.

Long Post Alert!

My fellow Nairalanders! Please felicitate with me because my God is good and kind to me, to him alone be all the glory.
I just received my long awaited PPR. VV for the spouse of an international student. I learnt a lot from this forum and it is very imperative I give back.

My first application was submitted June 2021
Resubmitted a new application via the new portal January 9 2022.
Refusal letter February 9 2022 (Refused Based on Family ties)
I ordered GCMS notes same day.
Reapplied February 22 2022
PPR April 7 2022


A refusal letter hits differently, I was devastated because I thought I had a strong and convincing application. It took me about 2 weeks to get myself to write a new LOE and SOP.

A sweetheart on this platform @mzjanez01 reached out to me and advised I reapply without the notes. She was kind to share how her husband tackled his refusal reasons as well. Jane, you are far too kind oh! Thanks for all the prayers and kind words.

My GCMS notes arrived on the 12th of March, it seems to be the shortest GCMS notes have seen. The VO wrote that “ applicant has strong family ties in Canada”. To be honest, I was disappointed because I was expecting a more detailed notes. (I kuku report the VO to God)
Luckily for me the VO concern has been addressed in the new application.

What i did to Tackle the refusal reason based on family ties? I strengthened my HOME TIES. Having surfed through YouTube and Other forums, I realized that no one knows your story more than YOU when it comes to addressing Home/Family Ties.
I explained my responsibilities to my parent, I wrote extensively about how important my career in Nigeria is, my personal business and ongoing projects.

Aside being an employee of a reputable agency, I further explained my other commitments and responsibilities that will make me return back to Nigeria and I supported my explanations with valid documents. Although the commitments were briefly mentioned in the first application but this time it was detailed and I connected how my absence will affect each of them. I included more documents to support each claim unlike the first application. To be honest, it wasn’t by the documents but God was fully involved. I think Baba God was tired of me murmuring my application number every morning and night, hence the PPR. lol!

The wait for PPR isnt for the faint hearted especially when you see people who applied after you sharing their timelines (e go come be like say na only you waka come). God of NLP answers prayer, I prayed and fasted fervently for this PPR. Chail! IRCC messed with my mental health. The plan was to visit my spouse after his first academic year but I couldn’t because of the pandemic. As it is, the visa got approved just in time for convocation (graduation is this summer) although Graduation wasn’t stated for purpose of visit, it was plainly “family reunification “


May this kind of joy go round. To all PPR hopefuls, it is just a delay not a denial.

(PS: I typed this timeline on the 22nd of March 2022 during my leisure time)

Documents Submitted:
Statement of Purpose letter
LOE on FAMILY TIES.
Marriage Certificate
Notarized copy of Marriage Certificate.
Affidavit for change of maiden name.
Family Images.
Birth certificate
Letter of Introduction from my Employer.
Employment Letter.
Assumption of Duty Letter.
Confirmation of Employment Letter.
Last Promotion Letter.
Four months’ pay slips.
Bank Statements for Naira Account.
Bank Statements for US Dollar Account.
Bank reference letter
Reference letter from my pension fund administrator.
Pension account statements and certificate
Police Character Certificate.
Land deeds of agreement.
Some other property documents.
Passport information page.
Covid Vaccination card.
CAC documents
Article of association and memorandum
And some other business documents.

Awesome God!

Kurukuru:
Somebody's application was refused by a Visa Officer handling your case. The person wrote a protest letter to the Minister, the minister order a reconsideration for that file, and at the same looked into your own file too which was awaiting a final endorsement by the same VO. The Case Manager then found a merit in your application and changed it to an approval.
Pls don't ask me for the source, this is a classified info

The standard time on IRCC website is 12 months, it could be more than but only on rare cases is it less than 12 months. While you have an Outland sponsorship in process, you can apply for VV.

iskilayodele:
Anytime, pls give a timeline. I applied for spouse sponsorship

You are not eligible for Spousal Sponsorship because you are neither the spouse of a PR/Citizen.

jogojogo:
I don't know much about spousal sponsorship. My spouse is a student.
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Am I eligible?

Send it through webform because Lagos and Nairobi office will ignore your email.

QSola:
Hi All,

I forgot to upload invitation letter and our PR cards to my FIL application. Do we have an email I can forward it to please?

Thanks

So many people have gotten their Visas without prior travel history. You really don’t have to travel to get your visa approved.

Just repackage your SOP with supporting documents to strengthen your home ties and state the responsibilities that has been holding you back from making an international trip. This will address the VO’s concerns.

A monikers VV on the SOWP forum was refused sometimes in January based on Purpose of visit, family ties and travel history. She reapplied few days after by doing what I suggested earlier and her visa was approved.

It is a delay not a denial! I wish you success in your next application.

jogojogo:
To God be the Glory, I have just been refused on the ground of hometies and and travel History

For hometies, my proof of emplyment(letter from HR, payslip, pension account were presented), landed property, car document, family members (eight siblings, aged mother and father inlaw)

No travel History. I am thinking of travelling to few western african countries to get that corrected.
I submitted on 22nd of February, 2022.
I still have sowp application undecided.

I need our advise please

I can confirm that only persons living in Canada can request for it on your behalf but it doesn’t have to be your spouse.
Although my spouse in Canada requested for my GCMS notes using the ATIP platform.

Nadnad:
Thanks, however persons living in Canada are the ones that can use it and I also think it is only for spouses, kindly reconfirm
Thank you

Most times they don’t acknowledge webform but it has been received by the VO in charge of the application.

iskilayodele:
Hello my fellow comrades

I have a question:

I just sent IRCC police certificate of clearance they requested from me through webform. Pls, what is the webform timeline for their IRCC response or update?

.

I used ATIP for mine


https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/welcome.do

Nadnad:
Thank you

Their contact details is on there profile.

Bunmijab:
Hello everyone

Please does anyone knows the fastest way to reach frankrobbn and justmellow. It's quite urgent

Yes, you can but it can only be requested by some who lives in Canada. Get a resident to request it on their behalf. It cost 5 cad!

Nadnad:
Hallos People
Can a Gcmc notes be requested for a visit visa XR.
If yes how do I go about it
My uncle and wife were denied visas yesterday

Yes, you can!
An invitation letter and other documents required by IRCC for TRV.

Davidganna10:
Can a student in Canada invite his/her parent for two weeks Summer Holiday, if yes, what are the documents required?.

It’s raining PPR today! Congratulations!!!

TradeSunMoore:
Many thanks to members of this wonderful forum. My wife and 9 years daughter received PPR for visitors visa yesterday.

Submitted - 9th February 2022
Biometrics - 11th February 2022
Eligibility Review -28 March 2022
PPR Request for Wife and Daughter - 4 April 2022

Purpose to visit undergraduate daughter in school .

Congratulations!!

BabygirlE:
Visit visa approved!

I have been encouraged by people's stories and feedback on the thread and decided that I would share mine when the time was right.

I applied for a TRV together with my toddler on February 5, 2022 using the new portal. My biometric details was still valid since I did biometrics in 2018, so I just waited after submission for the outcome. I was honestly waiting for 3 months because I noticed from the thread that mostly people with immediate family (parents, spouses, children) received feedback early.

April 4, 2022, I received the BVL and PPR letter for my toddler and I.

I'm just really thankful to God because I was so unsure of what the outcome would be. I was refused twice in 2018 and 2019 when I applied for a TRV disclosing my intention to birth in Canada. I was refused about the same time twice at the US embassy when i applied for a B2 visa, and the 2 embassies have some form of access and share records. My guess is for the previous Canadian refusals, I didn't provide sufficient information to support my application whatever the purpose of visit was.

This time, I just applied for a TRV to visit my brother and his wife who are PRs. I also used an agent based in Canada. Now, I can't guarantee that this resulted in the success of the application, but it could have helped.

My takeaway: documentation is key. Include as much information to show that you have ties to Nigeria that you can't sever (including financial, family, work etc) and so you have to return. Oh and travel history helps too, although I think the former helps more, because when I was refused previously, I had a robust travel history which spanned countries in Europe, America, Asia, UAE and others in Africa.

Sorry for the long write up, I just thought it would encourage someone. Goodluck to everyone waiting for a response. It will end well.

The wait is finally over! Hearty Congratulations Olori!

OloriOfMontreal:
The Eagle has finally landed! PPR letter arrived yesterday morning.

Timeline:

Second application: December 6th 2021
Refusal without refusal letter: February 15th
Reconsideration (Approval without PPR): March 24th
PPR letter: April 4th

All the best to everyone waiting on IRCC for approval.
May God meet everyone at the point of their needs and may your expectations never be cut short!

Amen! Thanks for the kind words.

19CannyMum:
Amen. Thank you really. Your own testimony is coming sooner than you expect .

This is quite sad! If only the MP could inquire on your behalf, then we can know if the BVL and medical request was a glitch.

The lord will perfect everything concerning your application and your joy will be full.

19CannyMum:
No news oh. I've sent webform, email, contacted MP. Radio silence.

Thank you for remembering me jare.

Ask on the international student forum

jayifeanyi1234:
Greetings,

Pls, how long does the airport process(collection of SP, work permit, Covid protocol et al) take?


Thank you.

It’s been a while @19CannyMum Have you gotten a decision on your visa application?

19CannyMum:
Medicals passed yesterday afternoon. Another BVL received in the night. Na wa.

Credit @legacyedition

Congratulations






Passport Submission Information after Study Permit Approval.

For Lagos Office:

Walk into any DHL or UPS store, you can google & check for the one's near you.

This is the Address you will mail your documents to:

Canada Visa Application Centre
Ground Floor, The Manor
Plot 110, Admiral Ayinla Way, Lekki Phase 1
Lagos
Nigeria

Documents to go with to the DHL Office:

- Two photocopies of your international passport data page
- Your International Passport itself
- Passport request letter
- Biometric confirmation slip (the document you were given after u did your Biometrics)
-Two copies of signed VFS consent forms

The VFS consent form is available at https://www./vfsconsentform

Put everything in a Big Brown Envelope,

Write your FULL NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NO. & Email Address on the Envelope boldly

When you go to DHL, also indicate that you want a two way courier service. Then provide them the address you want your passport sent to when ready.

For Abuja Office:

Put all the documents below in an envelope and send to:

Visa Application Centre
Sterling Bank Plaza, 3rd Floor
Plot No 1083, Mohammadu Buhari Way,Central Business District
Abuja
Nigeria

Documents:
-2 duly signed consent forms.
-2 copies of passport data page
-Passport Request Letter
-Yellow biometric slip
-Receipt of payment of transmission fee N9,410 (you will pay this fee if you didn't capture biometrics at Abuja VFS)
-A paper with your contact details: name, phone number, email address, home address.

Pay the transmission fee to
Canada Logistics Collection Account
Sterling Bank Plc
0065165839

Disclaimer: please confirm the account details before any transaction.

Send your documents via DHL 2-way courier.

The contact information of VFS in Nigeria is available at https://visa.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/can/contact-us

tey4tobyy8005:
Hi all, got PPR for my parent's visa yesterday. I applied and Feb 2 and biometrics was completed on Feb 8th at lagos VFS. I am considering Abuja vfs for their passport submission since it's faster. I want to know if Ihave to pay any extra fee since biometrics was not done there and if so, how much. Also while sending via courier, do I have to add consent form? Thanks

It’s been a long time we celebrated PPR on this platform. Congratulations!!!

teminhi:
All glory to God. SOWP ppr after 41 weeks. God be praised. Details later.

Waoh! The whole process must have been traumatizing. Thanks for the detailed explanation. So apparently you can’t request a reconsideration for a visitor visa.

Congratulations Olori! Your joy shall be permanent.






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Congratulations! Your testimony will be full and it will end in praise by his Grace.

Could you please share more information about the “reconsideration process”?

OloriOfMontreal:
Update on this:

We are still yet to receive the PPR letter for my spouse. The MPs office has been following up with IRCC and we are being told it was mailed to the physical address in Nigeria. Really weird. I thought correspondence is usually done via the applicant's account. As explained by the MP, apparently reconsideration requests/approvals are handled differently. We have requested that it be sent to our email address.
Fingers crossed and hope we receive it soon.

Here's the timeline in the meantime;

First application: November 10th
Refusal: December 3rd

Second application: December 6th
Refusal without refusal letter: February 15th
Reconsideration (Approval without PPR): March 24th

1-5 days

Nadnad:
Good afternoon People ,
Has anyone recieved their passport back from Abuja
In recent times , what is the average TAT.
Thank you

Finally, we are celebrating PPR on this platform after some weeks hiatus. Congratulations to your Parents!

FYsol:
Parents Visitor Visa Approved. I first applied using the formal platform on 15th of Oct. it's still there doing ten-ten. I reapplied using the new portal on 13th of October, 2022.