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Manover123:
Hello good people,

Please, I need your assistance. I am currently in Canada under refugee status and living with my partner, who is a Canadian citizen. We have a baby together, and we are planning to get married in November.

My fiancée would like my mother to attend the wedding, which we plan to celebrate in a big way. She has already written an invitation letter stating that she will provide accommodation and cover any financial needs during my mother’s stay in Canada.

My question is:
Is it necessary for me to include my own pay stubs and bank statements in the application, even though my fiancée is the one providing all the required documents and financial support?

My concern is about your status and that of the impending visit of your mum. Canada is very anti asylum right now. I mentioned my experience earlier in the thread. The only reason they finally let me go at “secondary” after like an hour was when I gave them the names of my “friends “ and they checked and saw that they came in through PR. They thought I was fidgeting or lying about the friends because they came in through asylum which would infer that I had a similar plan.

I read of a man who was not allowed to board his connecting flight because his brother or someone was in Canada through asylum.

I would advise that you thread carefully, and read the advice of those who have stated their concerns. If you do apply then be aware of the bias that would weigh against that visa application and be prepared to counter it very well in the application. And prepare your mum of that line of questioning.

Towerofgrace:
This is serious 3 out of 50, safe to say majority traveling to Canada now are those with existing visas and just few new ones.

It is well

Exactly. Getting their ten year visa or less na first step oh.
Even with my US visa, and two other major visas,
E remain small make Montreal people send me back to home.
This is me, high income earner, lives abroad oh not even Nigeria, with money in debit card and enough credit cards.
Return ticket, everything arranged and clear itinerary.
Still, as soon as I brandished that Nigerian passport bayi, the lady first of all waved me to another man. That one asked me what I am coming for, he waved me to the inner room where I could see my fellow black brothers and sisters.
By the time I left there let’s just say more brothers and sisters, all immigrants had joined me there. That hall was full.
I wanted to swear for the person here in Nairaland that said Montreal was easy. They are nice naa but the rigorous questioning I faced ehn, I missed my connection flight.
Again that is after I narrowly missed being sent back home niyen oh.

Long story short, getting visa is now hard. And for those who manage to get it, the battle never end oh. They are now very deeply suspicious of Nigerians and asylum and will not hesitate to show it.
Their default belief is you are coming to claim asylum.

realsamsonite1:
Hello everyone,

I would like to share details of a recent visa denial with you, with the hope that I can get some guidance. I am a canadian PR working in the US, while my fiancee who applied and got denied a canada vistor's visa is based in Nigeria.

I think it’s best to come to Nigeria and marry and then apply for her. Right now they are considering her on her sister’s merit which is that she is from a country with high asylum applications and she may end up not leaving in their calculation.
There’s a lot of visa denials now, and even at POE there’s another level of scrutiny these days for first time visitors especially for Nigeria and other countries where asylum rate is high.

hunee:
Lol, una no go hear word until they hold one person application because of your fanaticism for social media. You want to post post everything, you think other people dont receive similar mails, why dont they post here. Dont learn to be discreet with your life, be posting everything here.
You carry a whole mail wey embassy supposedly send post ham here, you still carry full details of the recipents on a public platform ?

I have heard, I have moved on. I wish you luck.

Discreet with suspected fraud? Involving a consulate?
Something that should be on news and be exposed so that the people involved can be fished out. But first he has come here to ask if we see what he sees and if he is wrong.

You are the one that knows where you see people that receive these kind of letters.
I have never received suspicious emails after a visa application asking for money to be paid neither have other people I know. And if I did, I will come here and post. As a warning and to get advice.
When my brother married an European sef, all we needed as per verification was done at the Federal Ministry in Abuja.

Same way we post refusal letters on Canada and Uk thread and PPR letters for Canada and interview excerpts on US threads. How is it this one that is now private.

hunee:
Bros, we dont need to know who and who sent you a mail concerning your application. I would never receive a mail from a consular or embassy and come here to share the content of that email and subject it to debate, especially if it is an ongoing visa application process which has not been finalised. I would never do that. I am just speaking on professional terms.
You inquire directly from the embassy or communicate to them by post.

We dont need the information here Ok. Thank you

Worst is it is genuine and they confirm it? Or it is genuine and they claim he didn’t pay the money and they deny him and he will apply again.
Let’s stop this attitude of fear.
Did you see his name there or what is the confidential information?
You don’t think we as fellow applicants ought to see this and be aware and take precautions if it also happens to anyone else applying from Nigeria?

racerve:
Gurus in the house, I’m hoping someone can help me clarify an odd situation with my wife’s visa application.

I'm an EU citizen currently based in Nigeria, and we're applying for a short-stay visa for my wife.

She submitted the application a couple days ago, and we just received an email from the french consulate asking her to contact the "embassy lawyer" to authenticate our Nigerian marriage certificate (see the attached pics below).

After reaching out to the provided contact, the supposed lawyer has sent an invoice of 350k for authentication.

I'm pretty sure this is a scam, but the original email came from a legit address. Her application status on the TLS website still shows In Progress.

Has anyone received a similar request before?

I would be really careful.
Embassy lawyer ke. When did embassy start having lawyers that demand payment or doing marriage authentication. Surely the best route is to authenticate from the Government.
Whatever fees you will pay for visa will be stated outright and only goes to the parent country. Any other thing is to the VAC.
The tone isn’t right at all. And I say it as a lawyer myself.
Though the law firm mentioned appears to be legit, I would call them also and verify from them and have that on record.
Even if they claim they are consular lawyers. I would not put it past the Lagos staff to be conniving with the lawyer.
Basically be careful and look at any “evidence “ carefully.
Confirm from France embassy sef in Abuja and in France.

Horlamidei:
What possible documents relating to the other shegen countries do I need to take along on my appointment..? Hotels and flights tickets only for the other shegen countries??

Yes. Hotel and transport. Can be train, ferry, even bus. Just take time and book refundable ones.

But it’s such a hassle booking all those flights and hotels. I got tired and I just put France alone for mine for first two trips.
For the main trip I put no to are you going to any other Schengen countries.

The two other countries I mentioned them only as possible subsequent trip in the itinerary. A day each or so but didn’t attach any bookings for those ones.

Alternatively you can cancel your appointment, get a refund and start the process again. Fill a new application form.
It’s worth calling TLS London or sending a contact us form.
I think you may also be able to fill a new application form and then they swap it at your appointment.

Congratulations. This is good news. I’m happy it ended in praise.

TheAristocrat:
VISA ALERT!!!!

Timeline:

July 2, 2024- Submitted Application online.
July 8, 2024- Submitted Biometrics at the VAC.
December 12, 2024- Received Emails on Biometrics Validity and request to submit passport.

Decision:

Tourist Visa issued till end of validity of 10-year passport.

Documents Submitted:

1. Letter of Introduction from Employer
2. CSCS Statement of Account
3. Scanned pages of passports showing Travel History ( Copies of expired 5-yr UK Visa, expired 3-Month Schengen Visa, valid 10-year Uk Visa valid 5-yr US Visa and entry/exit stamps from Rwanda/Ghana/UAE)

Hi guys.
Pls oh My sister did a visa application and paid for flexi and chose Monday 14th.
However it’s still showing appointment not set.
Can she still go this Monday. Do they work with the appointment letter which has a date and shows the flexi payment or the portal which has no date.

BravadoIVC:
Someone close to me got similar problem. Here is the solution: on the appointment date, go to the NIS website and reprint this slip. Then go for your capturing a day after the supposed appointment date. They will allow you to capture and it will automatically be corrected..

Thanks a lot.
I will try this.

Hi Fam,
I applied for passport renewal since May 1st at the UK Office but my application form still shows that it’s awaiting approval.
What could be responsible?
My friend who did his own after me says his shows approved.
I reached out to INNOVATE in case it was payment issue, those ones said I don’t have appointment date. Me that booked for August since April, I sha went to rebook and luckily because of the new release of dates I found a date earlier than my old date.
But still showing awaiting approval.

Innovate now says it’s not them it’s Nigerian immigration

Mrmoney90:
Yes you must have a source of income as money do not just appear into ones account. Secondly, you can’t survive without money, so wherever the money is coming from is your source of income, either as gifts from family, work, business etc.

Now back to your refusal note. Your mother’s account is confusing.

Again, that opening balance and closing balance being thesame is always an issue. Doesn’t she spend? How much is her monthly expenditure? I don’t think that was stated as ECO didn’t mention it. You guys should try to give more info on that. Make the application more detailed.

Lastly, she can take pictures of herself in her business place, as well as receipts of payments she make for using the spot. Even if she has a sponsor, she still needs to show her bank statement. One important mistake you made was stating she will be contributing 500k towards her trip. She shouldn’t have said so anyways, because how can her sponsor be spending 4500 and she still needs to spend 500k of her money. Makes no sense. Shouldn’t have been stated regardless.

Thank you Bro.
God bless for the detailed comments.

You know how all this mothers are? Do you have money in your account? she said no. Who knew she even had savings reach 3m in the first place. 😂

My brother also didn’t tell me or even seek advice before he applied. How long is she stating they out 4 months 😂😂😂.
That’s how the went to put 550k as income without any prooof. Business no proof.

I am the one doing this new application and so will take all these you have said into account.
I reduced amount she’s contributing to 200k but with what you said I will just take it out entirely and put the major focus on the sponsor since has good documents to back up.

Guys, pls how best to handle this.
My friend wants to reapply immediately as his mum got refused. It’s an application to visit him in the UK primarily but she stated that she was a petty trader but could not supply evidence that the business was registered. And of course no company account.

She has opening balance of about 3.5m, savings from through the years. With a 750k deposit by the sim which they failed to highlight.
But the savings account opening and closing balance are almost same. From what I read here there should be an upward curve.
However he is the sponsor. Has an health bank balance of about 8k pounds. Payslips and all.

If the son is the sponsor does the applicants account details matter much?
Pls, How best to surmount the hurdle of what she does for a living in this new application? Especially as we already said she’s a petty trader in the last application.
She’s retired but manages a petty store.

Is it compulsory to have a source of living lol.

Godsblessings:
Hello house, I really need ur candid advice , just received an offer from uk, pls I want to relocate with my husband and children. Pls can I use my mum account statement for our
visa Applications, if yes , another problem is that my mum surname is not same as mine as she is using her father's name as surname , pls , is it true that my birth certificate showing her name as my mother will take care of that? Really don't know what to do and transferring funds takes another 29days bf I can use it ? Pls , has anyone ever used mother account statement with different surname for student visa and dependent visa? Your input will be appreciated, thanks.

Your mum can sponsor you, her child. Not her son in law or grandchildren.
The birth certificate will take care of any discrepancy so far you can prove relationship.

jayifeanyi1234:
Good evening All,

Am totally new o...though have read some pages.
I have my offer letter already.
PLEASE, what are the steps? Am traveling with spouse and three kids.

Secondly, can an investment be used as POF?
This 28days is just too much for me because of time.

PLS your response will be highly appreciated... thank you.

The next step is pof and Tb test. And gathering your documents.

Just be patient. If you put the money in today,by early September, the 28 days will be done and you can apply using priority. Just ensure you do the Tb tests before it elapses and do walk in if you don't get close date.

Don't rush and use investment certificate because you are in a hurry.

major911:
GM all… so I am at the point of paying my deposit and I have aug8 deadline for the payment, please which bank is the fastest or is there any other that apart from using formA

UBA is good.

Angelswt:
GOD HAS DONE IT O!!!

VISA ALERT!!!

Just picked up my passport with my visa.

The journey wasn't a smooth one.

From mum's name on bank account been different, to wrong date of birth in my Waec certificate and omission of my middle name.


Differment of admission from last year September to this year September.


Schengen visa denial declared.

Unimaginable rain, that fell on my Biometric day (from my house though)
Thank God I did not miss my appointment.

Online application --- 1st July 2021
Biometrics --- 15th July 2021
Collection mail --- 30th July 2021
Passport collected with visa --- 2nd August 2021

See eh, I got the collection mail by 2:22PM on the 30th, I entered bike via major road oh, just to meet up with TLS.
I got to TLS by 3:40 and was told that TLS close by 3: 00pm for collection. (But what is written on the site is 8:00 am to 4:00pm)

Please don't try this o.

That was too risky, to think of the distance I had to cover on bike to TLS.

I got to TLS VI today before 8"00 am and had to wait till 9:00.

It is well.


Thank you to everyone here.

Thank you also to those that reached out to me and responded to my mail, like a speed of the light lol


"And hope maketh not ashamed..." (Romans 5:5|KJV)

To God alone be all the glory.

Congratulations in advance to those awaiting decision.

Congratulations dear. You have always celebrated with us and now it's your turn. I am happy for you. We thank God for his grace. UK loading.

lexychuks:
Visa Alert!

Application date: 16th of July

Biometric: 23rd of July (The two days Muslim break really delayed my biometrics date, first time I'd ever hate public holiday)

Application type: Priority VI

Application transferred to VAC: 30th of July

Collection email: 30th of July with visa sitting pretty on my passport

Declared: previous USA study visa denial , and schengen visit visa approved

I'm really lost for words. I have followed almost all the study threads on this nairaland, I tried German study route but I was denied admission, same with Canada, Even Unilag denied me admission... Eventually when I got over 4 offers from schools in USA, Trump's visa people dashed my hopes. Already gave up studying abroad then this UK 2 years post study came up and I decided to give it a try.

Thanks to nairaland for all the priceless information. May all of us achieve our japa dreams. ✌️

Congratulations dear.
Lol @ unilag denied admission. That thing can pain somebody especially when it's foreign university.

It will be as if na the admission people refuse you visa, as if, if only you had gotten the admission the visa is automatic but na lie. God's time never reach ni. Indeed he has his reasons for some delays we face.

We thank God that his will prevailed and you have a testimony to share. May the land be fruitful and give you your hearts desires.

ricdavies:
Visa Alert!!!
Thanks to God and every wonderful person here that helped .

Application submitted: 30th June
Biometrics: 2nd July (walk-in)
Decision/Collection mail: 15th July
DHL courier delivery: 22nd July
Application type: Standard

Thanks once again for all the help. God bless

Congratulations Ricdavies.
God bless this new journey and make it fruitful in all ways.

onitemi4top:
Hello gurus in the house,

Someone submitted his UK visa application and made a mistake in "place of birth". instead of Lagos it was mistaken written as Abuja and biometric will be done on Monday...what can be done to correct this please?

Thank you so much��

Just write a letter saying I made an error in so so and so section . I said this but it ought to be so, and upload it or pay for assisted service.
The one I did sef na handwritten letter because it was at the cyber cafe opposite tls ikeja. I had not uploaded so I just scanned and uploaded.

You can also edit it in your printed form, cancel , fill the correct thing, and sign and date.
Upload.
I did both.
Don't cancel your application biko. Waste of time and money.

OpemipoEsther:
Hi @Amylew, can you please share the contact you called with me? Thanks

Would search for it.

Favouredforever:
Oga @justwise Please I need your advice on this.

I got a non-straightforward mail after 3 days of biometrics and the attached was sent to me yesterday. How do I get this document verification report (DVR) because I have no idea what document they are referring to as false document. The bank said they did confirmation of bank statement.

What do I do now?

Please!

Thank you

So sorry FavouredForever.
I know it's hard but just be strong while you try to get to the bottom of what could have gone wrong. If the bank did confirm the statement as genuine and they are very sure (you need to confirm) then some other document could be responsible

ifeoluwadamilol:
I ALL GLORY BE TO GOD ALMIGHTY

VISA ALART!
Date of application: 01/07/2021
Biometric: 12/07/2021
Collection mail: 14/07/2021
Pickup: 15/07/2021
Service: Priority
Centre: TLS Ikeja
Visa refusal: 1 US refusal, 2019 ( declared)
Uni: Hull
No interview

I sincerely want to appreciate everyone on this platform for your support & for sharing your experience with us. May God continue to bless you all.

For all that are awaiting visa alart, it shall end in praise in Jesus name.

Congratulations to you. We thank God for everything.

Justyno301:
Mehn u are a life saver..thanks I just booked my flight through wakanow..I paid in naira...Abuja to Edinburgh..378k
Lagos to Edinburgh na 750k...had to run for my dear life..saved 370k

I like you jare. Even if you take flight to Abuja , sleep in hotel or anywhere else (avoid same day flights bikonu) you can't spent 100k.

paparave:
good afternoon,pls i want to start my visa application and i need to be sure of what am doing...my email is abayomi_ak@yahoo.com....u can paste urs too..thanks

Check pls. I have sent you an email

elleven45:
VISA ALERTTT!!!

Mine is a huge testimony considering I had a lot of setbacks but I’m glad I got the visa

Just picked up my passport with a student visa

Congratulations

So UBA said one week for Form A. Apparently there is a lot of demand now and that it will be it batch by batch depending on how much dollars CBN gives them. She said it could be earlier sha but I'm not in a hurry.

Unlike the last time in June when she told me 3 days. Well! we wait for debit. Rate she said is 578.6.

timishift:
I used UBA and got debited in a week.

I'm going to UBA now. I want to pay some of my fees before resumption.

DOK987:
Pls is it possible to pay ihs fee with one card and visa fee with another card in a different name. I plan to use my flutterwave card to pay my visa fee and my brother abroad is willing to pay the ihs fee for me with his own card. Will this be an issue?

It won't be an issue. No one is monitoring if the cards are similar.

omoondo:
The wait was killing..imagine 15 working days for visa application and another 6days to recieve passport.it was meant to be delivered on friday but when i tracked, they said "due to adverse weather condition" it couldnt be delivered i just had to make "patience" my friend

Welldone and Congratulations. The land will favour you and yours.

Chai! 6 days to receive passport. I go faint. Me that I couldn't wait till Monday sef. First thing Friday, as soon as Dhl said it was in their office, i appeared there.

mikael3:
Good morning house, today is the 28th day of my account statement. Can I print today or wait till tomorrow. Thanks

I printed on the 28th day. But I didn't count the first day the last deposit entered and the money became complete.

BigDickhead1:
Visa alert! Visa alert!! Visa alert!!!
Thanks to almighty God
Submission date: 17-06-2021
Biometric: 21-06-2021
Collection date: 12-07-2021. Tru DHL
Standard
Tlscontact Abj
Thanks to you guys for your contributions so far, you guys are the best

Congratulations to you