I appreciate your prompt response

GraciousWords:


My guess is that you can ignore the TRV since you already have PPR for PR.

I'm surprised IRCC did not already cancel the TRV when they approved your PR app. About biometrics for TRV, you would only be exempt if you had done biometrics before for a TRV (visit or work visa) as well as PR but not PR only: https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/biometrics.asp

Hello All, I had 2 applications running concurrently (FSW and Visitors Visa). After getting PPR for my FSW and sending my passport in late March, I got a request for the payment of biometrics fee for my Visitors Visa which will expire in a few days. I did biometrics in 2020 for my FSW application which they claim has expired and cannot be used for my visitor’s visa application.

At this point, Is it ok to cancel my visitors visa application instead of making the biometrics payment and wait for the return of my passport?

nunicelady:
I think you should visit your selected DHL pickup location. If they don't have it, send a mail to the embassy. Although they might tell you about the 8 weeks duration. Just try.

I agree with you on sending an email to LagosNIV@state.gov.

I did an email to the US Embassy for my dad’s passport which was issued on March 16th and just got a response that it’s been returned to DHL since March 17. It appears the DHL guys are sloppy (like someone said earlier) or overwhelmed. I will be visiting them tomorrow.

Good evening all. I hope your your work week went well.

Can anyone who submitted their passport to Lagos VFS recently share how long it took to get an acknowledgment or tracking number from them, please?

I submitted mine on Monday and have no response from them yet.

Thank you.

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Hello All,

Can anyone who submitted his/her passport to London VFS share how the return part was handled, please? Was the return courier fee paid alongside the transmission fee or was that done through the local courier company at the point of sending (2-way courier)?

stvide:

For those who want information about VFS CAIRO

Gather all documents required by IRCC and VFS Cairo:

The package must contain per applicant:
1. Your original International Passport
2. The printed Passport Submission Letter (also known as Passport Request Letter).
3. All the documents requested in the Passport Request Letter.
4. VFS Consent Form – signed and duly completed (fill page 2 and the upper part of page 3)
5. Proof of payment for Service Package Transmission (13.17CAD or 161EGP per applicant). Please add a little buffer as they usually ask applicants to make extra payments. So you can decide to pay 14USD or 170EGP. Make payment/transfer to:
o Bank Account name – Al Etimad Modern
o Bank name– CIB
o EGP Account No.: 100017188768
o USD Account No.: 100017188838
o Swift Code: CIBEEGCX018
• EGP IBAN: EG040010001800000100017188768
• USD IBAN: EG540010001800000100017188838
PS: It is better to pay in EGP than USD, payment confirmation is faster this way since it’s their local currency.

6. International Passport (PA, Spouse and Kids)
7. 2 Passport Photographs each according to IRCC specifications.
8. Completed Height and Eye Colour Chart [already attached to the passport request letter]
9. IMM008 if there’s been a change in family composition [see download section below for download link]
10. 2 photocopies of biodata pages of every family member’s International Passport.

Put all documents in an envelope and proceed to DHL or any courier of your choice and pay for a two-way delivery to:
Canada Visa Application Centre
44, Office #G, 2nd Floor,
Giza Residence Tower,
In front of state council Dokki
Giza, Egypt

Please feel free to get in touch with VFS Cairo in case of further information on your Canada Visa Application. You may choose to contact them via email on info.caneg@vfshelpline.com and they will get back to you within two (2) business days.

You may call the Canada Visa Information Help line on: +20233323002 between 8.30am – 5pm Sundays to Wednesday, except declared holidays or chat with an agent by visiting their website: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/egy/en/can/contact-us#

*IMPORTANT NOTE
1. You can ask someone in Egypt to make payments on your behalf or use wire transfer.
2. VFS Cairo does not do return courier to Nigeria so you have to discuss with a courier service here in Nigeria about the return i.e. 2-way courier
3. You can send all your passports (your dependent + yours) in 1 package.
4. According to the agent, processing and stamping of visa takes 7-10 calendar days after they receive your documents


COURIER SERVICE

You can use any courier service of your choice. Please use DHL,
That was the mistake i did, i used Fedex and it cost me 60k more and time.
A friend help me pay for my transmission fee from canada

Please, I need a little clarification. Do I need to complete the top part of Page 3 of the CVAC form if I’m using a courier service?

olowoba2:

That is the pick-up email.

Thank you!

Donde:


Mine is blank.

I just got an email “Your document(s) have been collected from the US Embassy/Consulate”

Is this the pickup email? Or do I have to wait for another?

kfrosh:
Hello guys, anyone here sent passport to London since last week and yet to get tracking number?

My passport was delivered to London since Last week Wednesday, but yet to hear anything from them in terms of tracking number. Others we submitted together have gotten tracking number.

I am considering sending to London as well. Can you share any relevant information, please? I sent an email to the VFS office last weekend but I am yet to get a response from them.

AndersonG:
Hi, how did you get the appointment to open up?
I have been trying for the past 4 days and nothing happens, just says no appointment dates are available.

Appointment dates are available when released by the embassy. You do not have to do anything special to “get it to open up”. Your best bet is to join the telegram group where it is being tracked or be alert to schedule as soon as someone drops a message here that dates are available.

stacey1994:
Yes....check your appointment schedule page and if the tracking there says your passport is ready for collection....you can proceed to DHL to pick up..

I didn't receive the pickup email but saw it was ready there and went to DHL office and it was

Mine is blank.

Good evening all…a quick question, please. Has anyone been able to collect his/her passport from DHL without a pickup email? It’s been 7 business days since my visa was issued and I am growing impatient with the delay, although there’s a mention of 10 days on the tracking page.

I submitted my passport for IW on March 1st and the status still shows Application Received, with the last update on March 2nd. Should I be worried?