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Chai that your conference and organization strong o.

You see the way they treat application different , it made people think anything, and I understand. You will think Canada is not giving visa again. I think this pple reduce the way they grant visas, but some are still getting it.


if I copy my timeline , you will never know what pple go thru..

U GET LUCK SHA.

Lyoncrescent:
The event is an annual event. I was sponsored by my organization. I uploaded letter of invitation, pay slip and letter of introduction from my organization. i did not upload bank statement. I went last year and spent 1 week and came back though i didn't go for the main event i got the visa for last year due to vfs holding my passport for 2 weeks but i attended another event late last year hosted by the same agency with the 6 months visa. I do not have a USA Visa. I have no plans to japa either. All my colleagues also got theirs within the same time frame as mine last year, those who submitted at VFS Abuja got theirs within 1 week while vfs held mine for 2 weeks after submission last year and i complained on this forum.

Another thing is the agency hosting the event wrote to the embassy last year before our application to notify them that we were going to apply. The letter had our names, date of birth and passport number. Hope this clarifies the comments.

do you have usa visa? faster? ah e fit fast pass my ETA sef lol. They didnt approve my eta same day, took 3days lol. I had to submit reason why I lied that I was denied 2016 haha.

This grace de on different level. I want this kind of grace for my sibling o.

Lyoncrescent:
Funny enough the one of last year was faster. This one got me worried.

They will be turned back on the day of interview ah. abeg o

Person go cry like baby hahahaha.

Just 7days..super fast

this one be like ETA lol.

congrats

Lyoncrescent:
Got the 9 Years Visa Multiple entry . Applied for a conference and was sponsored by my organisation. Git 6 months single entry visa for the same event last year sponsored by my organisation.

Applied 10th of May 2024
Got passport request 27th of May
Submitted passport at Lagos VFS 28th of May
Picked up stamped passport at VFS Lagos 31st of May.

Thanks,

It is the fault of our leaders. We should not be applying for visa to go anywhere this way.

And you are right. If one submit perfect application they can still deny it as they wish.

God no go shame us.

Goodluck to those application in process and people applying in future.

Eyiteemama:
My naira account was also in the same pdf I sent them. I spend in naira so of course that's not the only statement I attached. Pls Stop trying to defend country that is clearly finding anything tangible to issue refusal. They obviously don't people from our side again.

And I didn't share my Timeline to be receiving correction based on what I did or didn't do wrong. I shared it for those still awaiting a decision. I have been following immigration news for years and I know when a particular route is close to or nearly impossible. If you like climb mountains to submit a perfect application, they will still deny as they wish. And dem no send Nigerians or whatever economic problems or useless leaders we have.

I'm not discouraging anyone that still wants to apply. Pls go ahead and apply, as for me I don wash hand commot for everything Canada about a month ago. When millions of people are trying to move to the same place, things like this are bound to happen so I'm not discouraged.

It is well.

So people with USD statement are denied visa. They applying from or with Nigerian passport. And submitted USD bank statement as proof of fund.

Now I would not make that same mistake. I would submit USD as my savings and normal naira statement as my day to day inflow coming from my job or business. I do not spend USD in naira daily. They wanna see that too.

I know someone that got his visa, with his bank statement incomes and all that, plus USD savings bank statement.

If you put in that form that you want to spend 4 to 5k for your trip to Canada The consular would not grant visa with 11k usd statement. I would believe you spending half of your income on one trip. And no other source of income. Looking at hotel reservation of lets say 1500usd or so for your trip. I don't want to know if you are fucking rich or you applying with the intention of visiting only. You fit still enter chop asylum lol.

What you filled in and your documents are what decision is based on.


Half of your savings for one vacation doesn't seems you will return.



To THOUSAND OF DOLLARS STATEMENT. NO NAIRA ONLY SAVINGS. good for study visa sha.

Some pple get money for naija that they spend in usd. However, if i were the consular I might just believe you put that to convince me. I need to see recent incomes pay slip, and your withdraws activities for your daily spending in naira in Nigeria. Where do you cash or exchange the USD into to spend for your other bills.


I fit de over think, please no abuse me lol. I get small experience too lol.

AND I READ TO UNDERSTAND WITHOUT EMOTIONS.

I stand to be corrected.

Good morning,

Bro you can try again in few months, refusal doesn't mean the visa is not for you, you try again.

Pof- $11,000 in my bank account (from savings)

[b]Actually 11k usd from naija may not be a really good statement. Did you submit naira bank statement as well. Like if you work and earn in naira, you prolly need both bank statement.

Like your job profile should be very confusing.

Sources of funds (contracts with my clients) (doesn't sound like a permanent job ) . Seems like consultant or something, I might be wrong tho. Are you self employed?


Are you married? kids? If you work in a company and you submit statement showing salaries and appointment letters. How long have you been working with the company?


Those are what I would check to be sure you will leave the country....

[b]The place where they ask how much fund you have for your stay in Canada. How much did you put there?

To approve your application, I would check your Marital status and your Job (income daily inflow and job information) and family back home.

In my case I never want to put married when I am not, so I proof my relationship, submitting proofs and wrote letters that I have a relationship for 7yrs, even call her fiancé lol. And that we are planning on having beautiful kids and also get married soon lol. ( that also a way to convince that I be coming back lol). Plus during my visit I will be doing shopping for our wedding, If you single o lol .

I know some people are lucky and some are just gonna try it again.

It is well bro. try again next time, dont give up on it. U dont wanna know my story lol.
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Thank you.

Eyiteemama:
Good day everyone. I have been following this thread consistently and was hoping that one day I'll get to share my testimony. That was not the case, but still, I will share my Timeline for any that may still be believing God for a visa in this path. Don't give up. It may not have been for me but it doesn't mean it's not for you. Visit visa.

Application lodged- 12th December, 2023
Biometrics- 19th December, 2023
Refusal- 5th June, 2024


My application:

Duration of stay- 2 weeks
Travel history- Dubai and Singapore visa and stamps
Pof- $11,000 in my bank account (from savings)
Family pictures
Receipts from land purchases in Lagos and Ph
Sources of funds (contracts with my clients)
Motivation letter


I am actually not upset with this news, because I'd already passed the depression stages after waiting for months with no response from ircc. It was very painful because the person I sat down beside with during biometrics on the same day got his own visa after two weeks and have traveled to Canada since while I kept waiting. I am also on Filipino and Indian groups where I see people getting decisions after 30 days, but Nigerians Wil take months just to get denied.


For my Japa journey, I first tried study path, it didn't work because of the increment in pof requirements, I couldn't afford it so I gave up on that. Then I discovered a new pathway; the Francophone mobility program (this is good for those who know French and have visit visa). I spent a lot of time and money improving my french skills, but I also gave up on that after discovering the huge rate at which they are deporting Nigerians on visit visa because of asylum cases.

I'd honestly thought that since my application took long, it would be approved. And its clear that Canada laws are now becoming more stringent given that I submitted a strong application. I have seen now that Canada may not be for me.

I would have tried Express entry route but I don't have enough work experience. I have promised myself that I will not stay in Nigeria beyond this year for the sake of my mental health. ASUU has already wasted two years of my life I'll never get back.

I am still finding alternatives, but Good luck to those of you still awaiting a decision. I pray that you will receive a positive answer ijn.

you don hear.

KodakBlack:
Be careful boss! You seem desperate, Singapore is not easy. Don’t let anyone sell you a pipe dream of the Singaporean work visa.

You are better off in Nigeria till you can find a way to get to Canada.

I have lived in Asia for 6 years in the past, so I know what I am saying.

Good that you requested GCMS, did you submit naira statement too or just the USD.

benjijosh:
Before the decision, I think days after I first sent the application.

I have requested for gcms notes to know what went wrong.

I am guessing they interpreted my statement of account as naira instead of USD because I submitted my DOM current account. That will be silly of them tho

Na person weh get visa de drag/fight airline for airport.

Na to get visa first. Go with all the documents , just make sure you enter Canada. No let your enemy laugh u.

Canada Canada Canada.

It should be there o, did you send the webform before or after decision has been made.

benjijosh:
I just checked the tracker, I don’t see anywhere in the activities log where they acknowledged receiving my webform.

I am not self employed, I work with a US company and I have been to the UK and many African countries

I need appointment this month for mother for her daughter's military graduation, I do not think with that one can request for emergency appointment date.

do u think?

oh my goodness.

rtdCivilservant:
I got it through someone I paid. My original appointment was 2025. When I contracted the person he requested I shouldn't give him a dime until he gets the date, he called me like 2 weeks later that he has secured one for me, I logged in and confirmed it, I then proceeded in transferring to him the agreed amount.

wow how do you get this appointment date this month.

Ehn when I de look for appointment date for this month na wah o.


2025 2026 like why nau.

I dont think strike will affect.

rtdCivilservant:
Hope this strike is not going to affect appointments, my appointment date is 11th June 2024.

No I am not interested, I no need visa to anywhere basically lol.

I was asking for someone.
thx bro

jasperonyx:
Are you interested?
You already said people can't stay back. Soooooooooooo.


Hit inbox if you are serious.

abeg no vex, invitation letter to board flight to where exactly.

Ashirioluwa:
I don't know if this is peculiar to Canada, but if you're traveling as a newbie, make sure you go to the airport with an invitation letter from your host because they won't allow you to check in if you can't provide the letter.

Yesterday, they refused to let my brother check in until he was able to show them a letter.

Create account here if you don't already . you will see the activities showing they received the webform you sent.


https://ircc-tracker-suivi.apps.cic.gc.ca/en/login

Sorry to hear about the refusal , I would reapply again and do you have any travel history? are you self employed ? Sometimes is not about the balance in your account.

benjijosh:
Does anyone know how I can verify that they got the additional documents I submitted?

please how much does it cost for the e visa.

Thx

jasperonyx:
Ok, inbox and it's not free.

You guys know you can not stay back in Singapore right?

You can only visit and go back to your country. You can be arrested and deported.

I stand to be corrected.

Bro France is good. Yes you can apply to any of the Schengen countries. France na Schengen .

Even though I would NOT live in France or move to France. Nah Not France.

Ah now I understand you, you want to try Canada again and also one country in Europe. You said and I quote if one no work, the other go work lol.

Please go for it. Try both of em.

You mentioned experience hmm, my own experience ehn for visas haha me no de give up o.. thats just it. But please work out the Canada, get the GCMS note first. Europe shud be second choice. Nothin de europe like dat.

Ndubestjude:
How bro? U mean France is not good? Is among de shengen countries, can I email you, I want more clarification bcuz I want to reapply for Canada because I was refused visa on last yr November, but have sent IRCC Gcms but I want to apply two places so that if Des one didn't work de other one will work that's what I'm planning to do, pls I need advise from experience person 🙏

Japan oh Japan, I do not think they want to take visa fees sef lol, I remember I paid 15-20 euros or something for visa fees, And I picked d visa up the 3rd day.

It helps build ones travel history too.

In some cases, they waive visa fees.

Japan

Royals1st:
JAPAN EMBASSY WILL NEVER TAKE VISA FEE FROM ANYONE UNLESS THEY HAVE APPOVED UR VISA I AM TALKING WITH FACT U CAN FIND OUT ! SO EVERY EMBASSY WITH WITH THEIR OWN POLICY

Europe no na, try USA first. Build your statement for Canada too, Buh you can apply for Schengen to build your travel history anyways.

Ndubestjude:
Pls house which link will I use to apply for Europe shengen country, I wnt to also apply for two places like Canada and Europe as Canada is now too strict des time around, pls i need a help

good advert,

you opened account today for this

hmmm

BenjaminLogan:
I've seen many posts about the importance of GCMS notes in understanding visa refusals. However, can anyone share their experience on how detailed the GCMS notes are in explaining the reasons for refusal? Are there specific areas or points in the notes that applicants should focus on to better understand their case and improve their next application?

To get more information, you can check this site https://gcmsnotesrequest.ca/.

In my opinion with naija currency rate ,

Maybe they want people to show bank statement minimum, 10-15k in USD acct and naira bank statement between 25-40m.

plus a good CAC and business acct. OR a good job profile bank statement showing monthly income 800-1m monthly.

Sometimes pple want to get it fast with emotions without critical thinking.

In 2018 my friend was denied Canada visa even with Valid US visa.

Canada weh no fine o Lol.

Oh no, with all the travel history, 11m and 3k$ . This Canada pple are something else o.

like why na.

speechless mehn.

donteebalo:
I got a refusal letter yesterday too,
I submitted on the 4th of Dec
Biometrics on the 7th,
I have 5 Schengen visas, one SA, one Turkey, one Kenya and one Ireland visas as part of my travel history.
My POF was N11M and $3k (trip for 11 days)
I submitted ALL relevant docs including my marriage Certificate.
The only Reason for refusal is ‘Your assets and financial situation are insufficient to support the stated purpose of travel for yourself (and any accompanying family member(s), if applicable)’.

I concluded within my myself that these guys have limited number of TRV to be issued.
Whichever way, I will definitely apply for GCMS note and return my application later this year.

Please when you submit for drop box, are you allowed to write a letter or attach a documents with the passports to send over or just the passports.

Thanks

brother,

you posted this same question in USA student visa thread as well. If you want to change your status from visitor to study permit, you can apply to change the status in Canada and for the USA, it's possible but someone said its not advisable.


You can NOT start schooling there until after you changed visitors visa to study permit.

freshStarz:
Good morning guys

If I go to Canada on a visiting visa and during the period of visit, the school I applied to opens for the term, can I start schooling there without returning for a school visa

Is there a problem with this?

10m for 2 people?

or you mean each

hmm okay o

lakeside3020:
Is someone inviting you that will provide accommodation and feeding during your stays? Or you are going on vacation all by yourself?

If the latter is the case,put 10m ,,,,,please amd please no lump sum, you should be able to account for all the fund .

thank you,

Looking at September . I will contact when I am around.

thanks

CeeCeeWigs:
Are you serious? We have all that here. I guess because we've been able to build a strong community that's why we know who is offering what. Next time you are around just send me a message and I'll connect you with whoever you need so that your holiday will be more fun

Ok,

I think you didnt understand my question, he clicked continue and it brings date in 2025.

I thought approving appointment means we will be able to see date like next month.

Do you get me?

OyoTunjiUSA:
Hey 🤠

1. Login to your cgi portal and click on continue just at the top of the schedule appointment by your upper left.

2. It will take you to available dates after 2 questions.

Best Wishes 🙏

Please anyone,

what does this mean?

Request to schedule has been approved.

And yet available date is 2025 august.

Please what does the bold above means.

I would order gcms note. To check. You can also send webform. But the South African visa doesn't affect your application in anyway.

BestRgd

Talksub:
Hello All,

I applied December 19th 2023 till now nothing yet . I did biometric a week later,just wondering what I can do as it passed the processing times . I recently was issued a South African visa . Should I can and send ircc via a web form a copy of my new South African visa ?

How do I contact ircc for the status of my visitor visa application ?

I have raised web for once in February and I got response , that it’s Nairobi that’s my visa office and I can check with them .

Just curious why the application is taking so long .

This application will be approved.

jj17cv:
Application Aug 11 London VO
ASSESSMENTS
Eligibility: not yet started
Security:
HIRV:
Criminality: Passed - Bio
Org Crime:
Medical:
Misrep:
Other Req:
Info Sharing: In Progress
Final:
Counterfoil Req: Y