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Zamil3440:
Thanks much, that's what I'm doing right now... Cos the refusal letter to me feels that was for someone else not me, may be the person that treated my case was at the same time treating a case of an individual who has family in Canada, you can never tell untill you address them, cos if you say you are refusing me cos you feel i won't leave Canada based on my family ties in Canada And I have no family or friends there and it wasn't stated in my form either,how can you be so sure I won't, with the ties back home? Company,properties,monies and fact that i have traveled to a neighbouring country 3 consecutive times in 2 yrs with no criminal records and was still able to renew my visa?? I await the response of my letter to them before I can proceed...

@Zamil3440, Kindly update the house when they respond to your letter. Best of luck.

Zamil3440:
It is well.. did you do online or paper route? Mine was online and since January 23rd...

You won't believe i just got a refusal letter today, that was dated 31st of January, stating ugly facts that they are sorry they don't think I'm eligible based on my family ties in Canada, I don't even have any family members in Canada, I didn't even fill such in my form submitted, I think this people are just mean, so they kept me waiting for 3 months before sending me a refusal letter that was dated a week after my biometrics... something is wrong here..please I beg the gurus to help me respond to this kind of ugly letter... that was the only thing I got this morning and I'm surprised.... help oh!

A closing balance of 12M with a proper inflow and outflow of daily transactions
A reference letter from my bank stating me as the sole signatory to the account and moneu

Landed properties
Good travel experience USA 3 times, S.A. 3times UAE 10 times, with all the stamps clearly showing in my passport, I even just renewed my U.S. visa and that was sent too...

Company documents and pictures to back up
Letter from my company stating I'm the CEO of the company and detailed purpose of visit...

What could possibly be going on... I urge the gurus to help me oh...
Should I write to them or just re apply on a paper route this time?

How can you refuse someone a week after biometrics, and be sending the person letter of refusal that doesn't even make sense 3 months after submission?

Na wa oo

@Zamil3440, Sorry about the outcome of your application. Your profile seem qualified enough to be issued a visa. I would suggest you request your gcms notes to know for sure what the VO's exact concerns are. That way you can address the concerns and refire. Sorry again!

BELUSHI:
hello house, will i be able to print later after i have submitted my ds 160 form and booking appointment page online? or i have to print immediately?

@BELUSHI, print immediately at the page where your confirmation page comes up. Don't miss it.

Ifeoma77:
Yes, I heard the whole no booklet story too. My contact helped in that regard, I think booklets are available now though. PM me, I'll pass on his number.

I sent you a PM @Ifeoma77, pls check and respond. Thanks.

@AbujaNIV, @LagosNIV, please help.

My dad wants to renew his US visa and when he tried to retrieve his old application, its saying "No matching data found". We are 100% certain that we keyed in the numbers and alphabets correctly. How can we get around this please?

If it helps, he's 80yrs old, and his last US visa issued in 2015 got expired without use. Could this have any bearing on the situation?

Please help urgently. Thanks.

allhavesinned:
Please someone should help, filling DS160 and I was asked if i have ten printed and i dont know weather yes or no. Got my visa 2015.

@allhavesinned, please how did you resolve the issue with retrieving your old application using your 'Application ID' because my dad is having a similar issue. He wants to renew his US visa and when he tried to retrieve his old application, its saying "No matching data found".

Please help urgently.

Frankrobbn1:
seyo99,

Use the below link to order for your GCMS Note. It goes for $5, but you will require someone who is a Permanent Residence of Canada, a citizenship , a Visitor, or a student that is legally residing in Canada to help order this note for you. You will need to input their address on the form, fill the form and resend it back to them to order the note on your behalf.

Or better still, ask for the person's address over there in Canada, download the form and complete payment here in Nigeria.

https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/welcome.do?lang=en

@Frankrobbn1, good day to you. Please I'll like to ask if there's anything I need to do concerning this. I requested for GCMS notes through ATIP on March 23, 2018. Its exactly 30 calendar days today and I'm yet to receive any email from them. Is there anything I need to do at this point please? Thanks for your time.

smslive2:
Its $100CAD and not 233 CAD

@smslive2, can u please explain how to get it done with 100cad and not another 233cad. Thanks thanks.

Ifeoma77:
Yes, I heard the whole no booklet story too. My contact helped in that regard, I think booklets are available now though. PM me, I'll pass on his number.

PM sent, thanks a lot.

Ifeoma77:
@ the bolded, not even close
Thanks bro, it will definitely get more interesting.
I'm going to pick up my new passport tomorrow and then register for IELTS with MOD.
They still have slots open for April 21 and the daredevil in me is considering it but I'll probably play safe and choose May 12.

@Ifeoma, I'm guessing you'll be going to pick up your passport at the Abuja passport office, right? I been trying to do a renewal there in Abuja too and since Feb, its been stories of 'no booklet'. Do you by chance have a contact there that helped fast-track yours? Thanks.

Amakyzuu:
I did... Paid $233.91 for Btech and $120.91 for Msc. Got the first ECA in March.

@Amakyzuu, Was the B.Tech evaluation already completed before you commenced evaluation for your M.Sc?

I'm asking because I helped someone pay(233cad) for her M.Sc evaluation this year, whereas, she had already evaluated her B.Sc in 2014. I want to know maybe I made a mistake by paying 233 instead of a lower amount.

Thanks.

Hotstepper:
I just called the dr now and they are not taking cash patients anymore.

I got one though aftee serious begging for those that are going to Brampton.

Apprently they have all had the experience, thus why they dont anymore . This one warned me that payment must me made at 1st apppt nd muat also pay hospital bills

@Hotstepper, Thanks for taking your time to render help on here, God will reward you bountifully. Could you please share the contact of the one you got so I can call to inquire about the Dr and Hospital fees.

Thanks always.

Hotstepper:
only 1 hospital in brampton so any gynea is brampton is likely to be using the same hospital unless Mississa....

Oh ok, noted. Thanks @Hotstepper.

hajidel:
Thanks so much for your offer Hotstepper. God bless; Sending wifey back will be last resort of course but if all fails and for her and baby safety and reduce risk if no hospital or Dr is got, I will have to send her back as she can successfully give birth back home as well.

If i remember well you are in Missisigua / Toronto?
And will you be able to organize accommodation for us to rent?
And get us a doctor and hospital?

We will look at the Ottawa option as well in the meantime.

@hajidel, any luck yet?

Eilenora:
Pls call and give us an update on the position as at today. Hope no b say d person am sendn 2 do d ground work is doin 1 foul play somewhere

@Eilenora, No foul play. I called Dr Abou and the secretary said they do not accept cash payment anymore and she was even kinda rude and hung up eventually. Do you know if your contact in Canada who made the call on your behalf spoke to the Secretary or was able to speak with the doctor himself.

Any luck with finding another Dr that accepts cash yet?

graceyoo:
brampton.

Any doctor and hospital suggestion in Brampton please? Thanks.

preciousfab:
Hi,

Please pardon me if this post is not following the thread. I am not sure am doing a good job with finding my way on Nairaland. All the same, I am trying to provide some information for all those who are asking about having information on cost for delivery without insurance in Canada.

Response

I was given the information that some hospitals have special reduced rate for women without Health Insurance coverage. The first thing then is to ask your hospital if they have payment plans for women with low income. Payment plans could be installment or a large cut off from the initial bill. In essence, dont be scared of the big figures you hear or see, you may not pay up to the big cost. They will need evidence you earn low and thanks to poor naira to dollar exchange ...all the big naira na small dollars. Your Nigeria payslip is enough for this I was informed. Having said that, if you provide me with the name of hospital , I could make calls for you to know their pricing and of other plans that will be beneficial. Good news is that, if they dont offer what is needed, they will refer to where such cheaper maternity services could be accessed. Anywhere in this place is good, the system works..no story...although some hospitals could have more facilities but basically...You will be fine...Pray also.

@preciousfab, Please have you during the course of your findings found any hospital in Brampton with such package? Or atleast one that accepts cash payment? Thanks for your help.

tp20112:
i was checking the canada visa reqirement for visit visa and i saw this that if you have United States non-immi grant visa and can provide proof (entry stamps in passport, proof of thevalid visa) no bank statment is required is this really true has anyone that has a us vaild visa applied without showing his or her bank statment.. ?

@tp20112, @Nadnad, Yes this information is truly stated somewhere on their website and I think its referred to as CAN+. But please, endeavor to include your bank statement with your application considering our country's status and reputation. Let them make the ultimate decision either to or to not consider your submitted bank statement because you qualify for CAN+.

Or why else does "Proof of Means of Financial Support" come up in documents checklists after answering questions that might have suggested that one qualifies for CAN+. Better to err on the side of caution is all I'm saying. All the best.

debbyomi:
Why don't you use your husband's statement and include yours.

It shows ties back home. Your intention to return to your husband with sustainable income.

Can you draft a letter on behalf of your mom's company? The letter should state that you have been volunteering for a certain period (ongoing perhaps ) and also state the functions you perform. Also a meritorious award for 2016 and/or 2017 for your outstanding service to the organisation.

You wouldn't need payslips if you aren't paid salary.

All the best

@debbyomi, @Eilenora, Good advice by debbyomi

Some options are:

1. Apply together with your husband, then he will be the sponsor, and even though that will lift a massive weight off your own statement of account in terms of final balance, you will still need to include it in the application anyway.

2. Apply alone with your hubby as sponsor, still lifts burden off your statement of account, you will still need to include ur statement in your application, but also, your husband get to serve as part of home ties.

All the best.

Geeagu:
Im quite surprised too but Nigerians don’t help. Just this past Feb, he complained that he delivered someone's baby via CS and before they left for hospital he asked the lady if she has paid and she said yes. He’s done delivery and returned to his clinic just to be called by hospital that the lady is yet to pay.

Just spoiling ground for well meaning people. Like hotstepper said, if you want abroad baby, have the abroad money.

For Dr Kayode, walking in to find info is better than phoning well in my case it was. All the info I was asking via phone was so easy to obtain when I walked in.

Wish you all the best

@Eilenora, @Geeagu, @Hotstepper, I am seriously considering Dr Ayodele and Dr Seido because we will be able to stay with a friend in Brampton. I was going to put a call through to them this week but with this latest development of no cash-paying client, I'm confused. Any suggestions please, July is EDD.

Thanks for your time.

Frankrobbn1:
10shuare,

A GCMS NOTE - Is a note that gives the factual reason to why a visa officer refused your application.

Use the below link to order for your GCMS Note. It goes for $5, but you will need a Permanent Residence of Canada, a citizenship , a Visitor, or a student who is legally residing in Canada to help order for this note. As it will require inputing their address on the form, filling the form and resending it back to them to order the note on your behalf.

Or better still, ask for the person's address over there in Canada, download the form and complete payment here in Nigeria.

https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/welcome.do?lang=en

All the best!

Good day everyone, I need urgent assistance please, I'm tryin to request GCMS notes through the atip site, however, I got to this point that I'm not sure what the correct answer is and thought to ask elders in the know. Pls find attached the particular question in the screen munch.

I guess it's the Immigratiom/Citizenship records, but then we need the GCMS for a denied TRV application(visitor's visa), hence my doubt.

Secondly, the denied application is for a family of 5. Husband, wife & 3 kids. Please how do we go about the consent letter? Can it be from the husband alone, or the wife must write one too, what about the kids(all below 18yrs).

Lastly, does the letter need to be addressed to a particular office in Canada, or it's enough to just write the letter giving permission for the Canada PR frithe me to request the information?

Thanks a lot.

@justwise, @jayfierce, @Jnyuwa02, @Frankrobbn1 and everyone please.

hajidel:
Abi o no make we go to your country @hotstepper. Yea very friendly thus far and first impression surely goes a long way.



No she flew in from Guinea Conakry and I flew in from Gambia but we connected in Brussels to get on the same flight to Canada.

Ok thanks.

hajidel:
We are here initially on vacation together and i will leave in a couple weeks but my wife will stay onwards to have our baby. I don't know if it helps that I reside in the USA. No questions asked regarding funds or any other things. Used automated passport control and was directed by a caucasian lady to border agent who is asian-like and normally i'm not happy dealing with asian-like agents.

P.S. Border agent did joke though as to what wifey brought for him. lol.

@hajidel, quick question pls, did you both fly in from USA or from Nigeria? Thanks.

GlitteringStar:
Knock! Knock!! Knock!!!

Application Approved!!!

Kindly find below my timeline.

Congrats GlitteringStar. You totally deserve this. Shine on in God's grace.

Teefab:
Hello please how much in Naira was deducted from your account and Please what are the things i need to go with to VFS for biometrics

@Teefab, how much in naira depends on the exchange rate of the date. As of now, expect something in the region of 300 plus or less. As for the things you need to go to vfs with for biometric, it will be stated in your biometrics letter. If i remember correctly, its your passport and biometrics letter sent to you. .

adefreshguy:
please how can i write them and again how much is the charges in naira for online application (TRV).

I think this is how you can write to them. Just follow the prompts.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/contacts/web-form.asp?_ga=2.202155089.1188464961.1520770378-500545500.1466445778

Online application visa fee + fingerprint = 185CAD.

All the best.

Hotstepper:
call him direct

Thanks much @Hotstepper.

dserious:
Lest I forget, ensure to carry all your tests and scan results from Nigeria cos the time will be too short to start running tests. Also, if possible, redo a scan as close to your travel date as possible. It would save you time, stress and money cos Dr. Ayodele accepted all my medical reports from Nigeria.

If you can, also do rubella and Strep B tests too cos I was sent to do them here at Lifelab for 65cad; i didn't have them from Nigeria.

Google the doctor Ayodele's office number and call ahead to book an appointment while still in Nigeria. Call them with a canadian number immediately you arrive to confirm you'ld be coming in for the appointment. I had my baby about 2weeks after my first appointment with them without any hassles...just have the complete money in cash to pay at your first appointment.

@dserious, pls did you put a call through to Dr Ayodele directly or you got referred to him? If referred, is it by a family doctor/physician or through a walk in clinic?

shynzee:
Are you older than 80 years?

That's the only condition I know for now where an adult would not be required to provide biometrics. Please be very suspicious of these agents sometimes they get you into more trouble. You have to do your biometrics.

I think even an adult 80yrs and above still gives biometrics, not just at vfs/cvac but at their embassy directly. I read it somewhere recently.

adefreshguy:
HELLO HOUSE, I NEED HELP......................... I APPLIED FOR TRV PAPER NOT ONLINE SINCE OCT 20 2017, I HAVE HRD ANYTHING TILL DATE AND MY PURPOSE OF GOING WAS WEDDING WHICH WAS HEARD ON FEB 10TH 2018. CAN I MESSAGE THEM OR I SHOULD CHILL. (ANYONE IN MY SHOES SHOULD PLEASE INDICATE) ...................
SECONDLY AM TRYING TO APPLY FOR MY MOM NOW BUT I DONT WANT TO USE THE PAPER METHOD, I WAS TRYING TO OPEN ONLINE APPLICATION FOR HER WHICH I DID BUT DIDNT SEE ANYWHERE TO UPLOAD FORM INSTEAD I WAS TOLD TO FILL AND GO TO VFS TO SUBMIT. CAN ANYONE ASSIST ME ON THE PROCESS (STEP BY STEP). PLEASE ITS URGENT.

@adefreshguy, I think you will need to answer the coming to canada Questionnaire all over again. This time around, when you're asked if you have access to a scanner, you have to pick yes. Also yes for having the means to make payment online. I think basic questions like those are where you missed it. Try this and let's know the outcome.

Hotstepper:
make google ur friend

Geeagu:
mailto:lagos.immigration@international.gc.ca

This information is readily available online and even within this thread. Read through the thread, a lot of useful information.

All the best �

Thanks for your response, I actually looked it up online before asking and what I noted from my search "lagos@international.gc.ca". I wasn't totally convinced its the right one was why I asked again on here so people who have done such can input.

I really appreciate your time and help @Hotstepper & @Geeagu

God bless.

Geeagu:
Hi Manlikegb,

1. My visa was obtained in 2015 for visit which I already used same year to attend my friend’s wedding. When I decided to give birth here this year, I emailed the Canadian consulate in UK to ask if I could use the visa for birthing and they said yes but mentioned that the POE officer has the ultimate decision to either let me into Canada or not.

2. No they didn’t make any reference to that.

3. I think the fact that I was honest and I had the correspondence. I had a budget sheet as well that I listed the estimated amount + contingency as someone here advised me to so transparency is key.
The asked other questions to ensure I’d be returning after delivery eg my job title, if my company agreed to give me 2 months (so I mentioned that I’m entitled to 52 weeks maternity). They asked if my husband was coming and I said that’s the plan but only if his job permits him.

In honesty I didn’t fidget a bit but I can’t tell if any of these mattered or influenced their decision to let me in. They asked how much I have but they never asked to see it��‍♀️��‍♀️


Sorry if I’ve not been able to directly answer your questions.

@Geeagu, thanks for your response. Its quite helpful.

Please, does anyone in the house know the email address of the Canadian Consulate in Lagos, Nigeria? I'm thinking to write to them as well and have the correspondence handy.