thank you greatly.... i am encouraged and hopeful!!!

maziude:


No. Cousins are not extended family member according to CIC.

Since you have applied, you should wait it out.

Even those that are being prioritized are still going through hustles to even travel.

The pandemic is not looking great in Canada, some provinces are still in lockdown and they are urging the federal government to restrict people from flying in.

So, chill small, make all this thing die down. As you don apply and never hear any news from them na good news (hopefully).

Edilanco:


If you have an extended family in Canada or immediate family send a webform to prioritize your application

please i have a cousin who sent me invitation letter and other necessary documents for my application. PLEASE CAN I APPLY FOR MY APPLICATION TO BE PRIORITIZED AND AS WELL AS AUTHORIZATION. thanks

please beautiful people.... my family visit visa application is more than a year now. please how can i go about prioritizing my application?

GOOD THREAD BUT NA BAD BELLE PEOPLE PLENTY PASS...

COVID-19 update: IRCC resuming processing of online applications for visitor visas and eTAs, but travel restrictions remain
Ottawa, June 30, 2020 – As of July 1, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will once again process online applications for visitor visas (including transit visas) and electronic travel authorizations (eTAs), to the extent possible.

Resuming processing and making final decisions where possible on visitor applications will help IRCC ensure future processing times aren’t significantly impacted and help expedite people’s travel when the travel restrictions are lifted.

However, due to current travel restrictions, applicants should keep in mind that, even if they apply and get a visitor visa or eTA, most people will not be able to travel to Canada at this time.

IRCC also continues to process study permit and work permit applications submitted online and permanent residence applications, to the extent possible. Paper applications for visitor visas, study permits and work permits will not be processed until further notice.

Measures have been put in place to make sure applicants have the time they need to complete all the steps in the application process, including giving their biometrics. Some visa application centres (VACs) are starting to reopen. Applicants can check the website for info on the VAC closest to them, so they can book an appointment to give their biometrics as soon as they’re able.

Those who are eligible to travel to Canada at this time must have a plan to quarantine for 14 days when they arrive in Canada. This is mandatory, even if they have no symptoms. Those who don’t have a plan should not travel to Canada.

We’ll continue to provide updates on further processing changes, including when the travel restrictions will be lifted.

There will be no need for that since you cant travel if your Application was successful... Nobody knows when this whole shutdown will be over, so what is the need of approving a visa when u cant ascertain the validity.

Betterlife30:


Why? They could have at least let people know if their application is successful or not, after all nobody can travel now.

i strongly believe visit visa applications are on PAUSED MODE!!

Betterlife30:

Make we know if it's only student visa they are processing or if they are processing visit visa too. People are not talking here at all. When I login on April 1st, they have started my eligibility review but I don't know the exact date they start am but since then, I no see anything again on my application. So I'm worried, if they've stopped processing visit visa or if they are still processing it. Please people should talk make we know how far.

If you already applied for a visitor visa
Step 1: Email us at IRCC.COVID-TravelExemptions-Exemptionsdevoyage-COVID.IRCC@cic.gc.ca to tell us

you’re exempt from the travel restrictions
you need to travel for an essential purpose
you have an application in process
how you applied for your visa—online or by paper
Step 2: When emailing us, make sure you give us the following information:

your application number
your unique client identifier (UCI) number
where you live now (current country of residence)
how you meet one of the exemption criteria
evidence that you meet this exemption (provide proof as an attachment in your email)
For example, if you qualify as an immediate family member of a Canadian citizen or Canadian permanent resident, you can provide one of the following:
a letter of support from your family member
your birth certificate
your marriage licence
a letter from your spouse, partner or parent
why you need to travel to Canada for an essential purpose
although it’s not recommended that you book travel before you get your visa, if you’ve booked travel, provide your travel itinerary, including your
flight number
departing time and location
arrival time and location
Step 3: You’ll receive an email, via your IRCC Secure Account, confirming if your application is approved or refused, or requesting more information so we can make a decision. If you’ve not been able to give your biometrics due to a service disruption, please note that applicants are now being given 90 days instead of 30 to complete this step. Find out more information on giving biometrics.

If your application is approved, we’ll tell you the next steps in the process.

If you originally applied for a visitor visa by paper, you can link your application to an online account. In your online account, you can see the status of your application and receive messages about your application.

Your application won’t be processed until the pause is lifted if

you don’t meet one of the exemption criteria
an officer determines that you’re not travelling for an essential purpose
Step 4: You need to prepare properly before arriving at the airport to fly to Canada.

Important: You must bring evidence (see step 2) that you meet one of the exemption criteria and that you are travelling for an essential purpose. If you can’t provide this information, you won’t be allowed to board your flight to Canada.
Airline officials will be conducting a health check, and anyone showing symptoms of COVID-19 won’t be able to board their flight to Canada.
Step 5: When you arrive in Canada, we’ll assess your health before you leave the airport. You must quarantine for 14 days, even if you have no symptoms. This is mandatory.

PLEASE DO YOU PAY TO BOOK APPOINTMENT FOR ITALY VISA APPLICATION?