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HelenaEdwin:
I have an already issued US visa. I am planning to travel in July during my leave. Second time to the US.
My question is: i want to travel with my niece who also have US Visa but hers will be expirying in August 1, 2018 but my plans is to stay one month. From the date of intended trip, her visa expires in 2weeks Should we renew her visa via the dropbox before we travel?

Felixitie:
Actually I am planning going Netherlands too based on work or employment visa through someone I met via LinkedIn. The processing is normal for schengen visa, you can Google it. Letter of invitation is paramount.

SmartByki:
Hello Naija Expats and experienced expats,

I want to get to the schengen area as soon as possible.

Which schengen country is the easiest & or fastest to get?

I also prefer one whose embassy is in Nigeria.

jnyuwa02:
Sorry been away from online a few days now. What' going on? I will try and catch up. Yes I was persecuted and stood my ground. I remember one belligerent critic of me garnering 36 likes for an epistle he wrote about me. I continued to help people here regardless. Then people started to testify left and right that they won their TRV due to my help. Even those who persecuted me started to approach me for help. One moniker here I remembered famously coined them "two faced." Now I can't even keep up with the PMs. Anyways keep up the good work bro. After 5 Months since I filed my application, I was called for medicals last week. Half down, half to go. USASK Fall 2018. Jesus is Lord!!!

vitrendy4eva:
Hello house. I have an issue that I need help with please.
I can't retrieve my DS-160 application that I booked an appoontment with.
Error message I'm getting is surname and date of birth do not match.
Pls help!!!

Omodadi2:
I was interviewed again today(3rd time)

VO: why are you going to the US

To have my second child

VO: Have u travelled outside Nigeria before

Yes. In 2016 to have my first

VO: How long are you staying
3months

VO: Do you have the proper documentations this time?
Yes I do, which one would you like to see

VO:Doctors correspondence and expenses
I gave her all email communications, appointment confirmation, expenses sheet from doctor, my budget sheet of $20,100

VO: checked very well, and asked for financial cover
Gave her Nigeria bank statement, US statement, payslips, employment letter from my office.

VO: checked through and said, sorry you are not eligible for the visa.

I went ahead this time to asked her why I am not eligible, she referred me to online information for medical tourism criteria and the documents required, I told her these are all required, tell me whc isn't there.

VO: You brought them but they are not making sense. I also said sorry, is it the account statements or the doctors correspondence and I feel you could ask a question or two if there's something not clear to you. ? VO kept mute and later said that everythingis there on paper, you don't need to be explained anything.

I wanted to talk again then she said she's sorry, she may not be able to give me any more information. Have a nice day!

Only God knows the criteria for getting US visa again now cos I don't get it anymore. My visa expires in January, many people told me to use it before expiry and I will be stamped. But because I like following due process, I said NO that I'll renew my visa, now see my life. I have spent up to 500k applying and travelling for visa interviews. The same thing I got in 2016 by just saying the truth this way, and even now my income has increased and the claim is I am not eligible. It is well!

kaze4blues:
Please how are academic references contacted by institutions in Canada?

Is it by mail or phone call? My references have not been contacted yet so I'm getting worried?

How long can it take?

Thanks

awuf:
Gurus in the house. Please I need your advice..
I posted my profile a month ago. I hv admission for MBA
-I have 10yrs experience in banking industry
-showed funds of $60k+ equivalent.
-attached employment letter, promotion letters & HR ref

I was denied last month (attached)
GCMS notes came in today (attached)

Please do come to my aid.

Frankrobbn1:
Hello Room!

I am going through the thread and I have seen most applicants being refused of their study visas based on the following grounds shorlisted on this post and this has given most of them sleepness night, some have decided to quit the Canadian dream and end up having the mindset that Canadian study visa is though and can not be easily approved unless you use an AGENT, some even go as far as paying millions to AGENTS just to get their study visa. I must tell you that it is a lie, most agents even go as far as complicating issues for applicant, which most times lead to misrepresentation and a 5 years Ban. After reading this post, you have to get up to your feet , beat your chest and do things in the right way and get your study permit app approved Asap.

RECENT REFUSAL GROUNDS:

1-) Purpose of visit
2-) Current employment situation
3-) Personal asset and financial status.
4-) family ties in Canada or home country.

On this post I'll address the above reasons and give POSSSIBLE WAYS to tackle the concerns of the visa officer.

1-) PURPOSE OF VISIT -

It is important that your visit coincides with an important event in your life or the purpose of the visit can be reasonably explained in your SOP. If it is for study you must have qualifications in that field or have the expertise in that area. Most times, your job role or company should be relevant to previous studies and to your chosen field of study in Canada.
If you decide to change career path, it should be clearly stated on your SOP with compelling/strong/ and convincing reasons to why you decide to change a career path.

Your letter of intent should reflect the following and should be addressed in each paragraphs to avoid repetition.
1-) Describe your academic background briefly.
2-) Why you choose Canada not Nigeria.
3-) The school.
4-) The program of choice.
5-)How you intend to finance your studies in Canada without working.
6-) What you intend to achieve at the end of the program and how it might benefit you in the future.

Everything should point to 'studying in Canada' not working or visiting friends and family in Canada or securing a PR after completion of studies.

Address all academic backlogs, study gaps, study plans etc... on your SOP.


2-) CURRENT EMPLOYMENTSITUATION

Every embassy will like to satisfy themselves that the applicant has a gainful employment in their country of residence and that the prospects of getting a job when they loose their current one is high. That satisfies them that you won’t leave your job when you travel to their country. Canada’s High Commission is no exception. You need to prove to them that you’ve been working for at least 2 years continuously, you earn a good salary, say CAD$400- CAD$1,000 plus a month depending on the level of your education, you have leave to travel, and you are qualified for the job you are currently employed in. So add your CV, school certificates, previous and current job offer letters, leave letters, pay slips and introductory notes from your firm to evidence your employment.

3-) PERSONAL ASSET AND FINANCIAL STATUS

Like most embassies, the Canadian High Commission will also be interested in your finances. Show a 6-month bank statement or more for any Canada visa application; both current and savings accounts, showing your salaries or income from employment. If you have treasury bills, building society savings, mortgages, microfinance or credit union savings and the pass book or certificates, share investments in companies etc, add all to prove you have enough financial resources before and after your trip. There is no cut off bank statement figure. So try as much as possible to show your monthly inflow and outflow of salaries in your salary bank statement with a good closing balance as a proof of financial establishment.

4-)

FAMILY TIES IN CANADA OR HOME COUNTRY

Prospective travellers who were refused with this point wondered why they should have a family in Canada before being given the visa. Note that the full statement is “family in Canada OR family in your home country”. So its either you failed to prove each criterion or both criteria, that is, whether you have family ties in Canada or whether you have family ties to your home country. This is what you do :

Show sufficient ties to your home country i.e. what will compel you to return home?

1-) Do you have a spouse and kids(minors) and are you leaving them behind?
2-) Do you have elderly parents who depend on you?
3-) Do you own businesses/property that you need to continue managing?
4-) Do you have adequate funds?
5-) Do you have family members whom are not accompanying you to Canada?

All these mentioned are HOME TIES, so if you have any of the following listed, endeavor to show evidence to each of them and make sure you add it to your application.

The above information is Legit and was obtained from a Canadian Legal personnel.

I wish you all Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

All the best to the hopefuls and to the approved, CONGRATULATIONS!!!.

lovingT:
Hello Olalicious seems I can tap inspiration from your story though my question is also open to the house.
I am a first preggy lady already 12weeks gone...
Hubby and I applied for the US tourist visa and like you said got denied even before I realised we were interviewed. Now I was asked if I was pregnant in the interview and said YES.... big mistake.... anyway no documents were check or anything ..... was heartbroken cos the plan was to get the US tourist VISA for his nieces wedding in Dec then travel in April/ May for the birthing process.....

Since that wasn't possible decided to try the Canadian route. We have a relative there and wanted to apply for the tourist visa.....

Upon reading this thread however, I realised that US and Canadian embassy communicate and seems I cannot hide my pregnancy anymore in my visa application.

Oh plus I have Zero travel history .... I mean Zero so that's also not in my favour........

Well my question is Do I have any hope?? Cos I really want this

Thanks to anyone who reads and replies

buzzyma4me:
Thanks, but I already appeal and they send me a letter which I don't understand what may be the out come of their decision. Attached here is the copy of the letter

Dunna:
…long post alert.

Approval! Approval!! Approval!!!

I have been a silent member of this house. I actually decided publish this to encourage someone and to answer some questions with my application. I submitted my application before discovering this forum, but have actually learnt from other people experiences.

Profile:

BSc, MSc (Chemistry)

Intended program: PhD Chemistry

Work/current activity: Managerial position in the banking sector (11 years core banking experience till date)

Application: (online)

1-      Study permit (mine) -30th April 17

3-Visitors permit (my 3 kids-less than 6 yrs) -30th April 17

1-      Work permit (my wife) -30th April 17

Financials


My Childs soa -6m

Other Scholarship funding -32kUSD

Funding from school – 20kCAD

Pensions soa-5m

TA position awarded

Other documents in addition to cic docs

Wife’s BSc/MSc certificates

 Birth certificates for 5 of us

My landed property document (not valued)….but in the city

Letters of introduction from our offices

7 journal publications in Chemistry intl journals (stated in my CV)

CV

SOP..(written  myself) –sample available on request!

Other certifications…ACCA, computer etc



Timeline

30th April-App submitted (online)

Upfront medical

20 July – request for proof of school fees payment and funds for living expenses and assurance letter from bank of being able to export funds due to restriction by CBN (submitted my own soa this time of 3.5m and award letter from school)

Aug 22-review of eligibility

27th Aug-call for medical (even after doing upfront medical-attached the e-medical form and sent to accra email)

4th Sept-Medical updated –passed

6th Sept- Request for original passport for all my application (1 study, 3 visitors, 1 work)

To God alone be all the glory. Though tightly busy, I will be willing to answer some questions in this regard and wish every other TRV hopefuls quick and favourable response from CiC. Merci!

itengr:
and pls can someone advise me, my company will not be pleased knowing i am applying and will not provide letter as proof that i am working with them..though i have payslips and appointment letter dated back to 2012

Raycupid:
One of my biggest regrets is dat I only stumbled upon this thread after I had already applied with a PGD and got rejected.......whoever put d tips about getting a supervisor needs a medal....mailed five supervisors and got d green light from two!...the tip about actually discussing what u intend to research on is a big one!

obidevine:
Passport office Ikoyi, Lagos

sjunad:
Hello friends,
Let me share my good news with you. After a delay in my SOWP application in March 30 to be precise, I reapplied on May 10, 2017 and got notification to pick my passport yesterday evening. I was scared to go because of all the delay reported on this forum over the weekend. Went today anyway and saw that it was approved. I return all the glory to Jesus. Olowogbogboro has turned things around for my good. He can do it for you too if you believe. #ItHasEndedInPraise