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nampofo:
Good morning,

Please my Canada visit visa processing is delayed by 11 days now. That is 11 days more than the processing time on cic website. What should i do? I applied on line.

Hi nampofo, once again, the processing times are just guidelines. the CIC website even went on to explain that this is the time most applications are processed, not all of them. maybe verification are taking longer than normal in your case. you have to be patient. you can also use the CSE form or send mails since your processing time has elapsed, you should get a response. also bear in mind that the processing timeline of an application is the one displayed on the CIC website at the time the application was made and not the current one being displayed. best of luck

ladylco:
Certainly, with over 10 years financial institution experience. never have I sumble on any embassy seeking for balance on an account, the higest they do is scan the statement of account presented to us to confirm its authencity not confirmation of the transactions in the account without any autorisation duly signed by the account holder. The bank owe its customer a duty of secrecy. Only law enforcement agencies are privy of this information without any restriction.

dear ladylco, i have seen the message request but please share here. i and anyone will gladly help as soon as we see it. i hope you understand.
you obviously understand how it works then. i was trying to explain but i think I was misunderstood. a VO can verify a presented financial document; the transactions and final balance on it but cannot request for the balance or any details outside the timelines of the presented document without the applicant's consent. he wouldnt do that and the bank wouldnt respond to that either. the VO certainly have no right to refuse an application on that ground.

manover:
no, i did not, i was refused

hi Manover, sorry about your refusal. if you can share the circumstances in which you made your application and the given refusal reason, we can all learn from it and assess the situation together. i suggest you request for your GCMS notes before you think of reapplying. it is always good to understand in full why your were refused an application before going forward. best of luck

justwise:
You can't really be sure about this because the case of people withdrawing the money after submitting their application is not new, so the embassy can confirm the balance if they wish to do that.

Your bank can refuse to do that and the embassy can also refuse you a visa if they are unable to verify that bank statement.

hi justwise, in my knowledge and personal experience, the most a VO can do is to request the applicant provides a more recent bank statement him/herself, in a given time frame which is mostly a week for CIC, to support his case and clear the VO's doubts which the VO will then verify again. a VO will most likely not deny an applicant's application because the individual's financial institution verified his bank documents are legit but refused to disclose his/her most recent balance. he has no right to request for that information from the bank and the bank surely has no right to disclose it either. he has immigration laws he judges his applications by. i am certain of this. the risk here is that if he takes out his money, which is not a good idea, and the VO requests a recent bank statement, then he's in trouble. but this is life and something genuine can come up which he needs some of his money for. he cant leave all his money in a bank for a sticker and hope life problems solve themselves. a VO knows that too. i already mentioned it was not a good plan.

Leleky:
My cousin applied for TRV paper route on May 5..... Please he want to know if it is possible for him to withdraw from his account because he is scared of whether his account has been verified by now? NB he is keeping 4.5m since April and can't withdraw from the account. How does this account thing work.

Hi leleky, your cousins dilemma is not a new one. Once an account is submitted with an application, you can do whatever you want with it. You cousin should however be concerned about the money in his account and its timing. If lump sums have been deposited recent months prior to the application, its money lodgement and a VO can refuse the application on funding grounds if adequate explanation of the source of the funds isn't given because it then doesn't truly represent the financial circumstances of the applicant. If he puts in the money april and applied may, it's not a good plan. How the account thing works is simple; If you submit, a VO verifies by sending the document submitted by you to your bank's internal control for verification. They are verifying the document you submitted which was presented by the VO if its legit but they cant know the current balance of your account. You have a confidentiality agreement with your bank not to disclose that and the VO wouldn't even do that. So your cousin have nothing to worry about touching his money. My opinion always. Best of luck

babs4all:
Good day to the Gurus in the House,

I want to know if it is necessary to notarize photocopies of some of the documents am presenting for my TRV application. Documents like Letter of employment, birth certificates of my children, marriage certificate, etc.

Prompt response would be appreciated as I intend to submit my application next week Friday.

Hi babs4all, this is unnecessary. We have gone over it again and again. A Canadian VO will do his/her own verification if need be. Best of luck

Next01:
Good afternoon house...

Please I need answers to some questions about my trv application.
I applied June through an immigration law firm based in canada.. Purpose of my visit is to visit my fiance and her family based in Canada.. We have had physical contact cos she visited I n my family here.. And we have both submitted all required documents.
My question : The visitation was planned for two months (btw July - August) , proved by my itinerary, health insurance n letter from my employer. My application is yet to be approved but I just want to know from the numerous experts here what the likely response will be since my initial was planned btw July n august... Will this application still be considered for approval even when d time I initial planned to travel is gone?

Hi next01, firstly, your chances can not be told. Only a Canadian VO can.
Secondly, I really hope you had taken out time to properly submit your application. It is often a great task to show adequate ties back home when a potentially great tie such as a spouse is abroad. What a VO is looking for is why you will come back and if it doesn't beat why you may not, s/he will refuse the application. It is also a total waste of money to pay for anything before a foil is affixed. US/Canada VOs dont even request for medical insurance for short stay visitors but you can't have excess documents and you should definitely not pay for any.
Lastly, and to answer your question in my understanding, when an application is made because of a reunion, the itinerary timelines don't always matter. Timelines are usually considered by VOs when it's strictly a business inclined visit such as a conference or symposium or such. However, as you are a working adult, it will bother a VO why you are spending 2whole months abroad. No employer will allow this as paid leave( unless unpaid break) and this will point a VO to question how significant your work is to you and your employer and consequently point s/he to think you may not return. Best of luck. You need it

[quote author=frank2075 post=58606086][/quote]Dear frank2075, you know that only you know where this shoe pinches you so only you can decide. I look at timelines here for TRVs and smile at people worried after just about two months in . It used to be way longer. CIC's processing time guideline is only what it is, a guideline. It can take way longer depending on a lot of factors. My older sisters last TRV couple years back took 5 months and she pulled her passport so she could attend my other sisters first graduation in Accra. She applied the following year via online and it was approved in just 3 weeks
May is not a good time to apply for any visa. Everyone is traveling so patience is very key here. If you have no pressing need, please leave them to finish their business. It is wise. Best of luck

urblackpearl:
Hello All,

I plan to have my baby in US, then fly to Canada a few weeks after having my baby and finally return to Nigeria from Canada.

My question is, with a valid Canada visitor Visa this multi city itinenary shouldn't be a problem at either POE right?

Hi urblackpearl, you are covered with this plan. Just have your tickets handy and story straight. Your new baby will be a US citizen and does not need a visa to canada and the CBSA officer knows this. Also always remember that haveing a visa doesn't guarantee you entry so be honest with your intentions and ready to explain your ties and itinerary incase concerns are raised. Best of luck

Imokay:
Hello house, please my younger brother is claiming that an agent has offered to pay for his ticket,get him a job in Canada but he will be paying back the money once he gets in there​. Now he has been asked to provide an account with4M balance, payslips for 6months, letter of invitation and one other thing. He is very desperate to leave the country but my point has always been be legal if you want to leave. Now I'm suspecting the agent might be up to something... slavery or courier if you get what I mean. Please are there such sincere agencies? Advice us please.

hi Imokay, there is no way this is real. there are immigration schemes run by the Canadian government openly, not in secret.
desperation is what fuels the victims of these scams. your brother also needs to understand that its not all rosy abroad. things are hard too and its also difficult to break even. accomodation, tax, feeding, insurance, gas, light, waste, name it. you have to be outstanding to stand out, just like in Nigeria here. if he has 4million Naira handy, maybe he should consider doing a masters degree in Canada or consider the Express entry route if he is a skilled worker in one of the NOCs available.best of luck

nampofo:
Wow. I don't understand this oo. On CIC website, a host doesn't have to provide income and assets documents to support ones application but an invitation letter with specific content and PR card or green card. So where from this reason for denial?



@MICHELLE001...
Sorry about the outcome of your TRV. i can now say that from several views and comments VISA is always refused based on an error or omission during the application.
I think personally that once you include an invite, then you must meet all criteria stated in their CHECKLIST.
Well done.....

hi Nampofo, because the onus is on an applicant, s/he can never have enough documentation to establish himself at home and show overwhelming evidence of an intent to return home. it is best to be prepared.

Sarang:
I am going to be honest. He just finished his apprenticeship and opened a little business. We want to get a business registration to show this and thats all I can we can think of. Is there anything else we can add as he hasn't paid any tax yet or employed anyone.


Also in the application form, they asked for ten year working experience, what should we write for someone who is has not been working for ten years?

Thank you guys for all your help I appreciate

Dear Sarang, just be honest and fill out everything as it is because only then can you vet it unbiased. dont try to 'package' the application. a Canadian VO is trained to see through the application without sighting the applicant. if you are not very convinced, it is better you wait or maybe visit him instead.
it is good to get a business registration and required documentation.if he hasnt been working for ten years, be honest about it. he has been an apprentice and is working to better his circumstance in his home country. with time, he will be more than established and this will no more be an issue. i really hope this works out well for you. best of luck.

Sarang:
Nah am not a student. It's for my friend who is an apprentice and just recently opened his company.

I will rephrase the other question. Being an apprentice, is it not more satisfying as a hometie just like a student in Nigeria going for a visit in Canada?
He opened a shop recently for electrical jobs, not a big company, and am sure he hasnt paid for any tax lately

Hi sarang, nobody here except a trained VO can categorically tell you what ties are enough or not. ties evaluation is a holistic approach and an applicant can always look at his situation and make a good guess if it's convincing. He can be an apprentice and some other factors can make him qualified in a VOs eyes. Example, if he has been a traveler, have social and family responsibilities, married, have children, make a lot of money etc, his chances may be improved. But don't be deceived, money is the least of the problems here. Full engagement to Nigeria is what he need to express in every way. In my opinion, if he has finished his apprenticeship and opened a company in line with that, that is a good thing and should impress a VO. Best of luck

Sarang:
Please how much is the visa app fee as of now?

To say that someone is on apprenticeship or owns his own company, which one can serve as home tie?

To use my chequing accounts or savings acct, which is better?
(Note most of my debit, and credit happen here including my income)

I need your help Mr.Jawa.

Hi sarang, I see you are taking time with this application. It is wise.
Home tie is a combination of different factors. First be honest about his circumstances. Only then can you vet the application yourself unbiased. To answer your question, it actually depends. If he owns his own company, and have all documents to show for it and money inflow and outflow, a VO will be impressed especially if he has people employed. If he is an apprentice, he can easily decide to not come back unless this apprenticeship has significant values to him. If it is in line with his company, then it makes sense. If it is paying him big Money or the apprenticeship document agreement has significant prospects to his career to a VO, he is in luck. I cannot judge this because only you and your friend know his story.
For the account, you can use both if you want, you can never have excess meaningful documents. However, a checkings account takes priority here as a savings means next to nothing abroad. Infact, at TD, they wouldn't open a savings account for me unless I opened a checkings account which has an annoying minimum balance. checkings also helps a VO assess your credit worthiness. You can plan and set aside some money in your savings and mention in your letter of support that this specific amount set aside in your savings on a said date is for this sponsorship. A VO likes an applicant that plans well. Best of luck

Madcow:
Please what is the turn around time when your visa is approved.

My dad applied online, got a notice to submith is passport to the vfs... how long will it take for them to return his passport.

Hi madcow, if you submit this passport at the lagos vfs, typically you can pick it up on the 3rd business day. Its quick. Best of luck

illusory:
Hi folks, have an aunt planning to visit some friends in Canada and asking me lots of questions. Since I don't have the answers maybe someone here can help. First, she's been denied visa to Ireland recently, will that affect this application? And what should she particularly keep in mind. Thanks.

Hi illusory, your aunts case isn't a new one. Being refused a visa is not a bad thing, being denied entry into a country at POE is what causes problems. In my understanding, a VO will respect another VOs decision but not necessarily agree with it especially if new convincing documents are provided. Your aunt should keep her responses honest and agree with her refusals. My advise is to always attach the refusal letter but make sure reasons for refusal mention in it have been addressed and also explained in details in your SOP else the outcome might be the same. Her reason for visiting must also make sense else it might be perceived as desperate. Tell her to take her time and make one step at a time. Its easy. Best of luck

babs4all:
Good day all, please I need an advice in filling my application form.
Am applying to attend a convention of my club in Toronto. The club is a non profit making organisation. Will this fall under Tourism or Business?

Hi babs4all, actually it matters not. A category V visa is issued to cover both business and tourism just like the US B1B2 visa. Both activities are covered under this visa. Please be careful and make your reasons for visit broad. Even if you're visiting for this convention, who says you wouldn't like to look around. You have to bear in mind that if this convention is not directly in line with your career and/or education, this application may be refused. You have to make a VO understand how important this attendance is and why you can't let if pass by. Eveidence of earlier attendances can help you do this. In my understanding, and to answer your question directly, you are seeking a business visa but again, it matters not. Best of luck

CanadianNurse:
Good day house,

Do royal air Maroc flights have Wi-Fi on board? If not how can I provide my own Internet on board?

hi CanadianNurse, this is a very broad question. if you are asking if they have wifi on their flights to Canada, to the best of my knowlege, they now operate a 787-8 boeing to Montreal as against a ridiculously old boeing 747 they used on this route. this aircraft has wifi capabilities but air maroc is very much uninterested in customer satisfaction like egypt air so it might still not equipped with it. if its not so important, you can see somewhere to use/buy at the Casablanca airport as the trip to canada doesnt have a ridiculously long haul flight on both legs. if wifi is priority, try Lufthansa, Emirates or Qatar that im sure of or call any choice airline office for confirmation. also have in mind that this wifi is usually not complementary, you have to pay for it no matter how small but some are not cheap.if you havent bought this ticket yet, please reconsider.

bestbuyer:
@MESH2003...
I hereby induct you to our 'CANADA TRV HALL OF FAME' officially.
You are always a source of encouragement.
But you didn't reply the last lines....
All the same, my regards to Mom and the family....

@JAWA... Please what is the space constrain for uploading forms and the solution to it...

You guys are da..........
Thanks all.

hi, 4MB is allocated to every upload which is more than enough. there are hundreds of pdf joining and shrinking tools online so you can just search and make use of one. please keep your uploads simple and clear and if possible, let each upload have a check-list of whats in it. make the VO's job easier as it is easier for him/her to deny the application than to waste more than required time on it searching and thinking a document embedded in the uploads somewhere was not even presented. also, be honest.best of luck

Believe13:
Thanks Jawa really appreciate your advise.

To be honest I just want to use this holiday to tour a bit even to the UK .Though my husband is not interested not an adventurer like me, he will always say" its a waste of money touring like that ,just pick one" I had to convince him to apply for the US visa with me cos I was told its easier with family. Been to dubia before. Anyway, by the end of this week should be able to decide apart from US which other country to visit. Thanks once again jawa. Might come again with questions,pls bear with me. Thanks.

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dear believe13, your chances can never be told by a non canadian VO no matter how knowledgeable of the process you think the individual may be. you have a lot of doubts ant thats not good. whether you apply in the US or Nigeria, the VO that will adjudicate the case have the same training and the outcome will most likely be the same. prior travel to the US also will NOT guaranty a canadian visa. the whole circumstance is only known to you and the VO. always apply for visas where you have most ties to return to.
my advise and what i think you should do is to apply from nigeria and hope it comes out in time. in your letter of explanation, you have to explain to the VO why this trip is so important and why it can't be the other way round(her visiting) and integrate your itinerary in your letter. if you have been a traveller, reiterate to the VO that this is not your first time out of the country and you have always come back and this will not be any different.i may be wrong but i always assume that when a VO starts assessing an application, one of the first things he/she does is to read the letter of explanation and check the documents to verify and if things check out with their verification, they issue. really, canadian VOs are not like the US VOs who just look at your ties home and most times ignore your reason for visit.in a TRV application, your purpose of visit always has to make sense. i understand you want to use one stone to kill two birds and i really hope it works out. the world is too big and its lovely to see. best of luck.

Hi Believe13, we are all here to learn and i believe people will be glad to hear your questions.if you are a genuine explorer, you might want to check the visa-free/visa-on-arrival countries a Nigerian passport holder has access to. Barbados is quite close to the US and can set you back between 300USD to 500USD on economy and of course, depending on airline and the assumption you're departing the US from the east coast. my all time favorite suggestion is Istanbul. it is incredibly beautiful and sits on two continents just across the Bosphorus river. you can get a turkish e-visa online once you have a valid US, Shenghen, UK or Japanese Visa but you must be flying into Istanbul's Atartuk airport on turkish airlines. the only disadvantage of this is that turkish can be careless with baggage so make sure to carry your most important items in your carry-on. you can do this on your way to the UK and if you eventually go to the US from the UK, you can visit Barbados if resources is not a problem. alternatively, a Shenghen Visa can do you a lot of good. the cost of a tictet to Toronto on a normal day can take you to Paris and at least 3 other European cities on cheap short haul flights.
for me, i'm only interested in seeing new places and meeting people. if i am denied a visa for a country, i rarely go back unless its business and its mostly after a while. the world is too big.best of luck

Michelle001:
Thanks all,

I appreciate your responses!

@Jawa, Please can you guide me on how to get my GCMS notes from the VO?

hi Michelle001, please check gcmsnow.com. you might find it helpful. good luck

mesh2003:
hi All,

Is there any fee to paid when submitting your passport after receiving the passport request message?

hi mesh2003, all fees have been paid at application submission. only the passport used in this application and a copy of the passport request letter shall be submitted on request. best of luck

Michelle001:
Hi everyone,

I have been a silent reader, following the trail of conversations. Great to be on this informative and wonderful platform.

I applied for my TRV on the 3rd of May, 2017 through the online application and had my biometrics on the 4th of May, 2017 at the Lagos VFS office.

Got a refusal message yesterday from the VO in Accra Ghana stating "that i have not provided sufficient documentation to support my hosts income and assets.

My question goes like this, while filing my application, i had stated that I will be sponsoring myself, which I provided my account balance of 1.5 million naira for a vacation of 14 days. Purpose of visit as tourism(stated the places that I would be visiting), Introduction letter from my company, letter of explanation, pay slip for the past 4 months, tax payments, travel itinerary etc.

Since I'm working and sponsoring my self, should i have attached my hosts income and assets?

I didn't include my hosts income, since the reason for my visit is on tourism purposes, therefore I should be financially okay to sponsor my trip.

I had informed them in my application that my host is my friend and that I will be staying in my hosts apartment during my 14 days visit. A letter of invitation as well as my hosts permanent residence permit was included in my application.

I'm so sad right now, thought I was gonna get the visa.

dear michelle001, sorry for your refusal. one important point to always remember is that the onus is always on the applicant to convince a VO that s/he indeed seek a temporary visit permit.also, whenever your sponsorship is outside your nuclear family, it bother's a VO and the burden on you then becomes greater. the money you have is enough but don't be deceived, the reason provided might not be the only one.let me explain how i think it works; a VO assesses your application, checks for some 'no no' for them, read your explanation letter and verify your documents.i am not sure of what they look out for that puts them off from even verifying the documents provided. every application is different, but based on the timeline of your application, s/he may have spotted something s/he didn't like. please don't take it personal but your host may have also played a part in the refusal. the VO refusal summary points to that. so you may have to look into that as well and get all necessary document from him/her.
long story short, i can never advise someone to reapply for a refused application without getting their GCMS notes. please get yours and see what the VO had in mind and then when reapplying, point out the concerns and explain, with relevant documents, why those should not bother the VO. remember, if you reapply immediately, what are you going to tell the VO? that all of a sudden, you don't have a friend anymore? or that you have suddenly decided to not stay with them?(quite unbelievable) .know that a canadian VO is not bound by law to reveal the entire circumstance of refusal.take your time; don't rush. my opinion always. best of luck

Believe13:
Jawa, pls I need your advise. Pls what are my chances if I apply now in Nigeria? Or should I go to the US first and apply when am back to Nigeria. Pls what do you think.

dear believe13, your chances can never be told by a non canadian VO no matter how knowledgeable of the process you think the individual may be. you have a lot of doubts ant thats not good. whether you apply in the US or Nigeria, the VO that will adjudicate the case have the same training and the outcome will most likely be the same. prior travel to the US also will NOT guaranty a canadian visa. the whole circumstance is only known to you and the VO. always apply for visas where you have most ties to return to.
my advise and what i think you should do is to apply from nigeria and hope it comes out in time. in your letter of explanation, you have to explain to the VO why this trip is so important and why it can't be the other way round(her visiting) and integrate your itinerary in your letter. if you have been a traveller, reiterate to the VO that this is not your first time out of the country and you have always come back and this will not be any different.i may be wrong but i always assume that when a VO starts assessing an application, one of the first things he/she does is to read the letter of explanation and check the documents to verify and if things check out with their verification, they issue. really, canadian VOs are not like the US VOs who just look at your ties home and most times ignore your reason for visit.in a TRV application, your purpose of visit always has to make sense. i understand you want to use one stone to kill two birds and i really hope it works out. the world is too big and its lovely to see. best of luck.

frank2075:
Dear nairalanders
I submitted for Trv with my passport (paper route)on 03/05/2017 checked saw it online as still on process i want to know how long does it take to get ones passport

hi frank2075, you have been advised to use the CSE form so maybe you should try it. this is a very time consuming process and every single application is different so applications made on same day get approved sometimes several weeks apart. personally and in my experience, i do not believe the CSE and mails work because i have tried them and even had a sibling in canada contact the immigration office to plead for expedited processing but it didnt work. if its not your turn, others cant be kept on compromise so yours will be processed. there are conditions that qualify an applicant for expedition and if you dont qualify for it, you shall be queued. however, patience works. please exercise some. best of luck

mesh2003:
Anyone between the age of 14 and 79years don't need to give biometrics. I don't know about being present for submission. you can share the bulk amount and put on each application but on your affidavit of support and letter of explanation, you can quote the full amount as money available for the trip and its a family trip. They know already.

hi mesh2003, on the contrary, the age bracket mentioned above MUST provide bio-metrics.

dear passionup, you wouldnt want to stress yourself so take your child along. for the amount, you can apportion the money whatever way you want in your statement of purpose as the very primary applicant (i assume its a family application) stating the total and how it will be spent in full details. make sure not to budget everything in your account as the VO may worry that you have nothing to fall back on back home and may consequently point him to think you plan not to return home. you can state you plan to bear the entire financial burden and your wife and child have zero cost implication on this trip. a family application is a holistic approach and your qualification will most likely qualify them but of course, this is at the full discretion of the VO. best of luck.

Believe13:
I didn't state in my US application I will visiting Canada. If I now apply from Nigeria, will thére be an issue at US POE?

Secondly, I read in one of the post you answered,that you don't drop your passport when applying online.

Thirdly,how long does it take when apply online. cus I intend travelling by August.

Lastly, what if am already in the US when decision is made? Cos I will still be with my passport.

Hi, VOs know that plans change always. moreover, what a VO or POE officer wants to know is what brings you and when you're leaving. if you're going to Canada from the US, the CBP officer cares less. the shorter your stay, the better but you'd be stamped in for 6 months by default anyway so no worries there.
for your second concern,yes, you dont drop your passport when you make an online application but you have to send it in if its approved. as you intend to travel august, it is unlikely it will be approved before then but check the processing times, you may be lucky. every application is very different. my advise is to mention what a 'de facto resident' means and debunk it in every way in your letter of explanation as this is a concern to a canadian VO in judging an applicant with US visa and endeavor show plans made to come back home with your family. this is very important in your application please lay emphasis on it.take your time to decide which is best for you but if you're choosing Nigeria, you have to apply sooner than later. best of luck

testional:
Pls. Jawa, Does canada conduct interview for people traveling for conference purposes like US.

Hi, the canadian TRV application is typically non-appearance. i know no one personally that had to appear for one.but on rare occasions, they do especially on immigration.a VO will typically not request appearance for a category V visa which is the TRV you'd apply for as a visitor.
however, your letter of explanation must explain why this conference is important to you and to a large extent, it has to be directly in line with what you studied in school or with your career path. best of luck.

Believe13:
Thanks Jawa for responding.

My neice is a Canadian citizen. She wants me to come to Canada. My sister is a US citizen, will be staying with her in the US.

Pls note am going with my husband and daughter to the US but I will be going to Canada with my daughter. my husband will still be in the US .will be spending 5 days there.

I would like to apply from US . To apply from Nigeria takes so long don't know why. I read on quora.com that you can apply from Newyork that it usually takes 3weeks . so if am spending a month I should apply immediately I get to US.

Awaiting your kind advice

hiBelieve13, this is totally up to you. you can apply from the US. some pages back laid out details on how to do this in new york. personally, i like having my visas handy before traveling because most times my plans are cast in stone and missing a single flight or wasting too much time at a POE can be costly but thats just me. if you plan well, your trip should be able to accomodate the application. also check if you can apply online ahead of time so you'd just go for biometrics on arrival.
however, since your niece is canadian, it seems like it'd be more convenient for her to visit you. in your letter of explanation, mention she is a citizen(attach passport if possible) and point out explicitly why she is not the one making the trip and why it has to be you, have enough money and i think you're good. to me, your plan looks good but bear in mind that no matter how many people you know that have done this successfully, securing a visit visa while on a visitor status in another country is always a difficult task so have your documents handy to make a VO nudge in your favor. best of luck

bestbuyer:
Hello People,
@Mesh2003 and @Jawa.... the ones i see as authorities in Canada TRV.

Pls i will like to know if i can recall my passport from Canada Visa office when the process takes longer than my expectation because of another pending travel to US.

If i can recall, how long does it take for me to get it back. My US trip is mid August and can't afford to miss the trip.

Secondly, can i return my passport back to Canada Visa Office or VFS for continued process on my return or i need to restart another visa fee and process again.

A friend got her visa approved within 10 days including her sister's application too. I will be going for biometrics on 07/07/2017.

Thanks as i await your candid wise opinions.....

God bless us all

dear bestbuyer, this is a pretty common dilemma and you're not alone.
firstly, i shall like to clarify that no one is an authority on visa matters except a VO trained by that country in accordance to the country's immigration laws. i just share my experiences and that of my nuclear family and questions/concerns i have been opportune to ask VOs personally in that very short window at POEs. i go through visa stress like everyone else. you just have to find ways to make it easier.
that being said, you can recall your passport by sending an email to the visa office if you are going the paper route. pre 2013 and in my sister's experience, you can pull your passport, use it and return it to the visa office to continue processing. this process will take about 7 working days give or take 2 days. you will not pay a new visa fee but your application will be queued afresh and the new processing times will apply.though its been about 5 years and this may have changed. also, in paper route, you have to submit your application and do bio same day so if you're still planning on doing bio but have already applied, you are using the online route in which you need not submit your passport until your application is approved. if you have not decided which route to use, in my experience and due to my job, i shall recommend the online route. i cannot leave my passport in a visa office for even a month. if you are a frequent flyer or have a job that demands offshore services, online route was made for you. best of luck.

Believe13:
Hello house, Can I visit Canada while in the US ? I see something like electronic visa for transit. I have a niece who wants me to visit while visiting US.

hi Believe13, your question is not very clear. if you are asking whether you can visit canada with a US visa, the answer is no. you need a canadian TRV to travel to canada no matter where you're traveling to canada from. the electronic visa you refer to is called the ETA which passport holders of visa-exempt countries must obtain to travel to or through canada. this is because you cannot do a 'direct airside transit' via canada or the US, you must clear immigration, collect your bags and recheck them in if you're in transit.
if you're asking if you can obtain a canadian visa while in the US, the answer is yes but this is a daunting task. the decision is guaranteed to be made sooner than in nigeria but this may not be in your favor as you have no ties in the US. attachment to an applicant's home country or place of legal residence is what a VO is trained to look out for. best of luck. maybe your niece can arrange and visit you if this is possible as it would be easier for her to secure a b1b2. best of luck

Yjc07:
Please I need help" On the column " Funds available for my stay", I have 10,000 Canadian dollars for our 10 days trip.Should I breakdown the total funds into three parts(Myself,wife and son) on each application ,say 4,000,4,000 and 2,000 Or should I just simply state 10k dollars on each application? Please help I am confused here. Thanks

dear yjc07, i hope you have sorted out the issue with form validations. please be careful with your application and always treat a canadian TRV application as though you haven't even gone anywhere before. to be honest, attending the film festival in new york may not even nudge the VO to a positive side in your application and having paid for the attendance is surely not going to do that either as you are advised to not pay for anything until you secure a visa unless ofcourse its fully refundable. what the VO would be looking out for, in my opinion, is why you are attending these festivals. the need for it in line with what you do. remember that too much 'meaningless' travel is also a concern to a VO, places visited, when and why they were visited.
to answer your question, if this is a family application, which it should be, you are the principal applicant and the focus is on you and your ties primarily. your explanation letter should be explicit and the fund explanation and budgeting should be made very clear there. i would also suggest that you budget about half this money and explain the other half is for unforeseen circumstances. a VO likes a ready applicant. 5000 dollars can care for the basic needs of your trip and the other 5000 is taken along as backup. remember that if all you have is 10000 dollars and you're spending all of it, it would mean that even though you can pay for the trip, you can't really afford it. each applicant should point their funding to your application and your application should specifically mention how you have split the money across just like you have already done. this is my opinion. best of luck