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Dare834:
Can you confirm if your reservations for hotel booking and flights were verifiable?

I think they were as I used Dand P Travels Agent - They handled the Travel insurance, Tour reservation, Hotel & flight booking.

Once these documents were ready they sent them to me and i added them to my other documents and submitted.

jj17cv:
@bibiliscious
Congrats Dd you pay for ur Tour reservations

No i didn't pay for the Tour reservations - I used Dand P Travels Agent - They handled the Travel insurance, Tour reservation, Hotel & flight booking.

Once these documents were ready they sent them to me and i added them to my other documents and submitted.

Good morning All,

Silent reader, well done so far and just wanted to share .

Time line: (8 Working days)
Submitted Application - 26th September 2019
Application Acknowledgment Text message received from VFS - 27th September 2019
French embassy application acknowledgement email received from VFS - 30th September 2019
Passport ready email and text message from VFS - 8th October 2019
Passport delivered via Ups to my address - 9th October 2019

Travel history - (Dubai & US)
I got the Schengen visa - 3months (Oct - Jan) Multiple entries 30days a time

Document Submitted

* Completed visa form
* Travel Insurance
* Self introduction letter
* Tour reservations
* Hotel & Flight reservation
* Office promotion letter
* Letter of introduction from employer
* Office ID Card
* 6 months pay slip
* 2 Bank statements of account (Bal. 1.5M & 1.7m) with good inflow and outflow
* Copy of Tax card
* Copy of Valid Us visa
* Pictures of my fiancee and I as i wrote that we will be travelling together to celebrate his birthday, scout around for honeymoon locations
* CAC Document & Business ID Card (I have a side business)

The itinerary i submitted was to Paris only (7 days) but now i since i have 3 months i can plan and amend my dates i will like to visit paris (4days), Amsterdam(3days) and italy (3days) all in one trip

I hope this info helps anyone applying ,Many Thanks and Good luck to all.

NothingDoMe:
Sorry bibi. Did any of your fiance's family change status from temporary to permanent resident while in Canada? This could impact negatively on both your applications if your ties are not strong enough to outweigh that possibility:

"Applicant's incentives to remain in Canada may outweigh their ties to their home country"

My fiancé’s sister is a Canadian citizen while his mum is a permanent resident (changed while she went to visit ) but in all of this I never mentioned my fiancé’s name /family details or links to him in my application as we aren’t yet married officially. I only advised that I was getting married in Nov

bibiliscious:
Maybe it varies cz i also have valid US visa till May 2020 and today is Day 67 and still waiting on feedback (Eligibility review started 10 days ago) so guess i have 5 more days for final decision

Day 73 - Finally got an update
QTE
I am refusing your application on the following grounds:
• 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.
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.
UNQTE

Gave a detailed LOE showing a day to day itinerary breakdown, even purchased Tourist reservation(Toronto City Pass) worth $72.73 , Hotel reservation and flight reservation all in good order. The honest truth is i legit wanted to go for vacation purposes only so i'm irked.

First Application was rejected due to Family ties ,Second Application rejected due to Purpose of visit , I'm officially done with Canada, will focus on my US visa renewal only going forward

Many Thanks for all your help

FYsol:
Around 72 days. Do you have a valid U.S Visa? If yes, it will be way less.

Maybe it varies cz i also have valid US visa till May 2020 and today is Day 67 and still waiting on feedback (Eligibility review started 10 days ago) so guess i have 5 more days for final decision

NothingDoMe:
Morning bibi. You can't view those documents on the CIC website after submission. You can only see their names as uploaded.

The best thing is to preview before uploading. If per chance the documents become corrupt during the upload process I believe CIC may give you a chance to send another one if they need it.

Ordering GCMS Plus notes can provide you with access to those documents later on if you so desire.

Aww really , Many thanks will pass on to my friend

Morning House,

Please how can you view already uploaded document on CIC for final review before submission and also after submission can we view documents uploaded on site ?

Asking for a friend

pufframmy:
Next week Friday is the day our application processing time will elapse making it 71 days i pray we received a joyful letter oo after waiting for so long time

AMEN!!!!

pointednose:
It's the 60th day today. Online application. June applicant. No update still.

Day 63 -Online application -June applicant- Eligibility review on Day 57 ( 6 days review till date NO update yet). Hopeful

pointednose:
Day 55 ( applied June 26), my eligibility review still yet to commence.

Hoping for the best.

They will definitely start any moment from now.

Hoping we all all get a favorable response by God's grace

Hotstfz007:
Submitted June 10th. Mine started about 2 weeks ago and nothing has changed till now. Still on eligibility review and background check at the same time.

Oh wow , Hopefully the respond soon.

bibiliscious:
Hi, I also submitted my second application 24th June( Online) after getting rejected due to" Family ties in home & canada" , got email confirmation same day & got an email notiification saying my profile was updated 25th June but nothing was changed (Ghost mail). Since then till now my eligibility review is yet to be started . it has been 33 Days since submission and nothing yet, Online for nigeria says it takes 45days so lets see if that applies (12 days to go)

Finally Day 57 (Applied 24th June ) checked my TRV application status via GCKey and saw that my eligibility review has commenced (No email notification was sent).

"Review of eligibility Help - Review of eligibility"
We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.
"Background check Help - Background check"
We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information.
"Final decision Help - Final decision"
Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.

Hopeful to get a favorable response .. Anyone knows how long it'll take from Eligibility review to final decision? and for all June applicants have your status also changed ?

JDQueen:
~APPLICATION FORMS
~EMPLOYMENT LETTER
~PROMOTION LETTERS
~PAY-SLIPS
~CURRICULUM VITAE
~INTRODUCTION LETTER
~LEAVE APPROVAL LETTER
~3 STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT (2 Dom, 1 Naira)
~INTRODUCTION LETTER FROM BANKS
~MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
~CONSENT LETTER FROM HUBBY
~BIRTH CERTIFICATE
~CREDENTIALS (WAEC, BSC, PGD)
~DAILY SCHEDULE ON EXCEL (showing what I will be doing each day for the holiday)
~PAST PASSPORT DATA PAGE, VISAS & STAMPS (Usa, Uk, Spain, SA, Dubai, Germany, Turkey, Ghana, Togo)
~CHILDREN PASSPORT DATA PAGE, BIRTH CERTIFICATE & LETTER OF FULL PAYMENT OF HOSPITAL BILL (Both Usa citizen)
~BOOKED HOTEL (IHG BOOKING PLATFORM)
~BOOKED ITINERARY
~COPY OF WORK ID
~COPY OF TAX ID CARD
~MUTUAL BENEFITS LIFE ASSURANCE CERTIFICATE ( Showing sum assured and Maturity Date)
~PROPERTY DOCUMENTS

N.B ( My USA VISA will expire Next month, processed Travel date this month end, I stated I will be visiting USA first, then Canada)

Congrats !!! We tap into this blessing ..

pointednose:
Which page did you screenshot. The summary of the reason(s) for refusals is usually on the last page. From what you posted, the reasons are not there.

I submitted my application 26th June, and my status is still same as yours.

Let's hope for the best.

Just as someone said above, that the longer it takes ,the likelihood one will be granted. I really hope that's true and it's not because of the long processing time these days.

It was the last page i actually screen shot which is why i was puzzled as reason is very bland but we hope for the best

megastu:
You will most likely be issued the visa. I wouldnt say same if it were a bank you work for. All the best.

Amen by God's Grace. Thanks

NothingDoMe:
I think they took their time to scrub off some information from the GCMS. I hear they normally do that.

The notes speak of incentives. My mad mind feels that it's a connection with your fiance's family. I guess we will find out with this second application.

Meanwhile, does your biometric status show completed instead of we do not require your fingerprints?

@NothingDome I understand cz i dont get what incentives they are referring to, but still highly doubt they'll know of my fiance as we never mention names but my fiance will be re-applying this week and he will mention my name . Hopefully it wont affect my chances as i am currently on Day 52 as at today awaiting eligibility review.

My Biometrics status online is below
Biometrics Help - Biometrics
We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes.

FYsol:
Employment with a major oil and gas for over 4years is a strong tie. I wish you all the best in the new application. There is a myth that the longer your application the more chances of approval. It means they are working on it. So dont panic

Many thanks ��, It is well . Will just be patient and hopeful for the best .

FYsol:
Do you have a high paying job and assets?

High paying job - yes I work for a major oil & gas company for over 4 years and recently got a promotion and salary increase which I attached in my new application , Assets - not much though I have a registered event planning business and running since 2016 - attached all CAC documents

jj17cv:
@bibiliscious
Are you married or single any kids

No kids , single though engaged (didn’t mention I was engaged in my previous application )

Reapplied 24th june and wrote in my LOE that I’m engaged to be married later this year amongst others . It is officially 50 days today and yet no response /eligibility not yet reviewed

Finally Got my GCMS notes 47days after . Please can someone explain what this is . I was rejected due to family ties but I expected more details than what was advised and also pls who knows the reason for them quoting my hotel accommodation and tour guide details. Thanks in advance

pointednose:
Maybe try to check the inbox thread through which you sent them the message.

I was checking my inbox for a new message from them. I later saw the message few days later as part of the previous message thread I sent to them.

So you could try that.

Thanks, all the emails from them gotten from Mon - Wednesday were generic response messages. I've checked each one by one as well as my spam but nothing. hopefully they response asap. How many days did it take for your GCMS notes to be sent to you ?

Good morning All,

Please i have a question.

I applied for my GCMS notes on 27th June 2019 through ApplyGCMS.com after my 1st TRV Application rejection due to "Family Ties in Home country & Canada ".

Currently awaiting feedback on my 2nd application (Reapplied immediately attached documents proving ties in Nigeria).

It has been 35 days since i applied for my GCMS notes yet nothing has been received as GCMS notes is supposed to be sent after 30 calendar days.

All efforts to reach ApplyGCMS.com proved abortive as they have not been responding to my email since Monday (Sent them 3 emails Mon - wed) There is no contact number on the website.

Do i need to be worried about the delay or is this normal? at least they should respond and tell me if more time will be required.

Is any one going through this ?

NothingDoMe:
Just came across your posts. It is possible that they linked you to your to fiancee's family in canada. However let's see how it goes.

Eligibility review not started doesn't mean your application isn't being processed. Some had eligibility review briefly before the decision.

Many thanks for your response, Though i didn't mention his name in my LOE because we are not yet legally married as advised by my visa agent but i stated that i was engaged to be married Nov, 2019 so i doubt they may have linked us. Now i wish i had actually stated his family details to increase my chances (His sister is a citizen while his Mum just got her PR 2weeks ago). It is well, will patiently wait it out and hope for the best

pufframmy:
mine was 26th but after ghost update my eligibility already started

Your feedback should be out any moment from now/ atleast within the 45Days application duration for Nigerians. i just wish they can start reviewing my eligibility cz i hear it could take a month.
It is well.

pointednose:
Just wondering if anyone here submitted a visit visa application around June 2019. Anybody gotten response yet?

Thanks

Hi, I also submitted my second application 24th June( Online) after getting rejected due to" Family ties in home & canada" , got email confirmation same day & got an email notiification saying my profile was updated 25th June but nothing was changed (Ghost mail). Since then till now my eligibility review is yet to be started . it has been 33 Days since submission and nothing yet, Online for nigeria says it takes 45days so lets see if that applies (12 days to go)

@folmus thank you

Good afternoon,

I urgently require your assistance on behalf of my Fiance's TRV Application (Paper based).

Many thanks in Advance.

My Fiance got his final decision email today and and was denied basis the below

Family ties n Canada and in your country of residence.
Purpose of Visit

A Brief summary
My Fiance works and lives in Lagos Nigeria. He has about several property development investments in Nigeria spanning over 12 - 25years (We attached this during application).

His Sister and her kids are based in Canada and has a PR while his Mother has been in canada for almost 3years awaiting her PR (She filed for PR and have been given a work permit pending when the PR is confirmed).

He added their details to his Family Info while filling the forms so we are a bit puzzled as to why they refuse basis Family ties in home country and canada (When we have proven that he has both- Though we never mentioned he would visit his family in canada ). Also His Elderly Father is based in Nigeria .

Ps : We also attached a detailed cover letter and itinerary showing breakdown of his stay- Tourism purposes (Yet he was denied basis purpose of visit).

We are engaged to be married November 2018 . Please advise me of the next step as he wants to re-apply again as soon as possible.

Your usual assistance is highly appreciated.

Many Thanks

Thanks @simpledimples will pick up on Friday

@jj17cv thanks

Evening All,

I’m back again with a question �.

My fiancé applied for his TRV (paper route)

31st May -Application submitted
19th June - Biometrics confirmation email
24th June - He tracked his application online and it shows that his processed passport is ready for pick up 24/06/19 (no it is not linked to an online account)

We haven’t gotten any email advising final decision till now.

Is this normal ? How do we know if it’s approved or not as he is not even available to pick up the passport till friday.

Any reason why no email notification was sent for final decision ?

@oriazowan Many thanks