Congratulations!

SweetJJ:
Finally my mom collected her passport yesterday (through courier). I really cannot tell why the stamping took so long.

Full timeline
Visitor visa application submitted: June 21,
2023
Biometrics: June 28th
BVL and PPR: July 10th
Passport submitted; July 11th
Passport Received back: August 16th

All the same, we praise Jehovah!!!

Yes it is visit visa

yinkzzboy:
Congratulations boss
Is your type of visa a Visit Visa?

Good evening all.

Sorry for sharing this late:
I and my spouse finally collected our stamped passport last week Friday.

Application submitted: March 16, 2023
Biometric request: March 16, 2023
Biometric done: March 24, 2023
BVL: June 28, 2023
PPR: July 5, 2023
Passport submission to UPS: Wed July 19, 2023
PP received by VFS Lagos: Friday July 21, 2023
PP received by CVAC Abuja OC and to be sent to CVAC Abuja OC: Mon July 24, 2023
PP Collection mail: Thur 10 August , 2023
PP Collected VFS LAGOS: Friday 11 August , 2023

After CVAC Abuja OC: Mon July 24, 2023 there was complete silence, no mail and the VFS tracker kept saying our ‘in transit to IRCC office’ perpetually. I was not bothered at first because I renewed my passport and raised a request to update the passport number on IRCC, I also added the letter to the envolpe which we submitted at VFS with the new passport. I kept checking the IRCC tracker to confirm if my passport number has been updated to the new one because the visa details on the tracker showed my old passport number. Finally Aug 1 the IRCC tracker was updated with my new passport number and by Aug 3, the IRCC tracker was already showing closed yet no update on the VFS tracker as it kept saying in transit to IRCC.
Finally on Aug 10, I contacted VFS via the live chat and was told it was still processing it. Alas same day in the afternoon I got all the mails at once including the ready for collection mail. The next day Aug 11 my spouse picked up our passport: went with marriage certificate and consent letter.

Background: Our application was Visiting a friend in Canada with the intent to give birth. Proposed travel date was 3rd June, however passport request came in few days to when we had our baby

We are processing our baby’s passport and I have to read up on how to go about application for children.

I want to say a big thank you to everyone on this thread. The information here was very helpful and instrumental to our application.

We were given visas up to the expiry date of our passport. My new passport is 10years to expries July 2033. I was given 10years multiple entry visa with the expiry date as Mar 2033 which is when the biometric expires.

All the best to everyone still waiting. Let me go and search this thread for what I need to apply for kids of parents with visas already.

marveltrades01:
I contacted the VFS customer service via chat today regarding the progress of my passport. Apparently seems my case was forgotten and all of a sudden I received all the mails at once this evening: from abuja to ircc, ircc to abuja etc till Lagos. Passport is now ready for collection

Thank you!

Munachimso30:



😂😂😂 congratulations

I contacted the VFS customer service via chat today regarding the progress of my passport. Apparently seems my case was forgotten and all of a sudden I received all the mails at once this evening: from abuja to ircc, ircc to abuja etc till Lagos. Passport is now ready for collection

puffmama:

When did you submit your passport.

marveltrades01:

Hello my bosses

Aug 3 - IRCC tracker status updated closed. Has both visa number and visa expiry date.

How long afterwards should i expect an update on the VFS tracker for collection. Information on tracker has remained the same since i submitted my passport.

VFS acknowledged passport submission on the 21st of July

puffmama:
When did you submit your passport

Quote author=marveltrades01 post=124997376]Hello my bosses

Aug 3 - IRCC tracker status updated closed. Has both visa number and visa expiry date.

How long afterwards should i expect an update on the VFS tracker for collection. Information on tracker has remained the same since i submitted my passport.

Hello my bosses

Aug 3 - IRCC tracker status updated closed. Has both visa number and visa expiry date.

How long afterwards should i expect an update on the VFS tracker for collection. Information on tracker has remained the same since i submitted my passport.

Good afternoon my leaders,

I checked the Ircc tracker this morning to see that my application status is closed (biometric, background verification etc all shows completed). Please does this mean the visa has been stamped and my passport sent. The Vfs tracking site is yet to be updated with any new information since 24th July, still showing . Your application, tracking ID No. is in transit and has been dispatched to the IRCC Office through the Office, on for processing. For further details, please contact the VAC helpline number or refer to our website

marveltrades01:
I’m in the same shoes as you. In my case I submitted a new passport so my focus was on getting the document number on tracker updated and that just got updated this morning . As others have said, let’s wait for the mail indicating Lagos.

You can merge them so long as it’s not above the maximum file size.

meljoe:
Please when uploading the additional documents like old visas and school documents , Cac and marriage certificate and birth certificate , should I upload them one by one or together ?

I’m in the same shoes as you. In my case I submitted a new passport so my focus was on getting the document number on tracker updated and that just got updated this morning . As others have said, let’s wait for the mail indicating Lagos.

Kaycherry:
On the tracker..it says this and I got these 2 messages the same day I submitted my passport. And the message on the tracker hasn't changed for over 1 week.

That’s really fast!!! Congratulations Ajani the traveller.

Side note: Please share any nairaland thread that guided you for the schengen visa.

Teewhy29:
Hi everyone,

In the spirit of giving back to the community, here’s my application timeline;

Application submitted- June 11, 2023
Biometrics completed at VFS Lagos - June 21, 2023
Biometrics validity letter - June 15, 2023
PPR - June 15, 2023
Passport submission at VFS Lagos - June 20, 2023
Passport delivered by UPS courier to a Lagos address - July 30, 2023


Background- I have valid US and UK visas. Also several expired Schengen visas. So I am a frequent traveler and most trips are for tourism.

Applied as a tourist with hotel reservation. No family or friend in Canada was mentioned in my application
Submitted all the regular documents - nothing extra

All the best to others still expecting PPR.

Help needed. I want to submit by tomorrow

marveltrades01:
Thank you. I’m submitting through courier. Is it the courier provider details I should fill in there?

Please if you used courier to submit your passport, kindly assist.

Thank you. I’m submitting through courier. Is it the courier provider details I should fill in there?

Please if you used courier to submit your passport, kindly assist.

Newbiein2016:

If you are submitting yourself, no need to fill this part.

Please help, where do I need to feel on this consent form for passport submission when using courier?

Newbiein2016:
Yes. Don't forget copy of passport datapage and her name, phone number should be written on it.

https://visa.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/can/passport-submission

Hello Debbie,

Thanks for sharing. I’m wondering if you’ve had your baby, I’m on the look out for cost wirhout invoice.

Debbieeeeeee:
Got into the US via delta airlines Atlanta and it was pretty seamless.
Why are you in the USA, I went straight to the point and told him to have my baby.
How long will you be staying?
How much do you have?
Dr’s correspondence?
the conversation lasted less than a minute.

My visa expires in this month of April but I was allowed in for 6 months as no more physical stamps, check I-94 website.
My passport will be left with less than 6 months of validity by this April too.

I got this visa for holidays in May 2021 via interview renewal (dropbox was suspended then) and I used it thrice for its purpose prior to this trip, so plus this trip made it 4 times. This is my 10th trip in total to the USA also.
I hope this helps someone.

Hello All,

My first comment here: Anyone has price breakdown for birthing in USA: for doctors, hospitals etc bills to be able to get clear zero balance? I’m curious. Considering birthing in Texas

@justwise @akorkor @wayinoma @hotstepper @aye88

marveltrades01:
Please house: for someone applying to canada to give birth , is it in the section of why do you need a visa that I’m to choose ‘medical treatment’?

Please help. I attached the screenshot

Please house: for someone applying to canada to give birth , is it in the section of why do you need a visa that I’m to choose ‘medical treatment’?

Please help. I attached the screenshot

no, I just want to apply.

I haven’t gotten much help with my questions sadly.

josephb:
Oh, you got the medical visa already?

For the purpose of birthing?

Let's ear the full gist so others can learn.

Regards,

Help me please mamas in the house.

marveltrades01:
Please those who applied for medical visa for the purpose of giving birth, ideally how long did you indicate you will be in canada for?
Also around how many weeks into the pregnancy is ideal for flight departure date: Is it 32 weeks?

I plan to use Medical as advised.

My international insurance came with where i work.

josephb:
Hi,

Are you using a tourist visa for this purpose?

Secondly, how did you go about the international Insurance?

Regards,

Please those who applied for medical visa for the purpose of giving birth, ideally how long did you indicate you will be in canada for?
Also around how many weeks into the pregnancy is ideal for flight departure date: Is it 32 weeks?

Hello,

Anyone here? This thread is too quite.

Are people no longer traveling to give birth in Canada?

Please let’s revive this thread. I need recommendations of hospitals in canada, Alberta. We have an international insurance to cover the fees.


Help please.

Please ma and house,
What must the letter of introduction from the company where you work include. I’ve requested for one and I’m asked what extra details aside from I work here and stating my start date and salary.

tuton:

Documents submitted
Proof of funds
MBS ( mybankstatement)
Bank reference letter
Letter of introduction from my company
Payslips
Documents/Pictures showing my involvement in the company

Letter of invitation from my daughter(she is a student)


Her study permit
Her school ID
Her birth certificate
Support letter of Invite from her guardian(i said i will stay in their place)
His PR card

One page letter of intent from me
Letter of consent from my husband
Birth certificates my other kids
NIN for my other kids and my mum who lives with me
Family pictures
Marriage certificate change of name
Letter of recommendation from my church
Travel history (last 3 passports with visa stamps, entry and exit stamps

I think this is what i submitted.

My letter of intent gave a brief intro about me and what i do, my purpose of travel, my funding for the trip and return to country home ties.

My documents was also all well labelled and arranged.

I hope this helps someone.

marveltrades01:


Please i need the link to the new portal �

I’m new, please i need link to the new portal. Help me help me

Kaycherry:
This January...2023

Used the New portal...

Approved in 17days

Amazing. Please could you share the link to the new portal and what documents did you submit?

Kelvinarsenal:
No this is GCKEY the old portal i

Please i need the link to the new portal �

Hello all, good evening.

Good work with this thread. I recently started reading through.

I will like to confirm if this is the link to the new ircc site:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/account.html

@cbaba thank you so much for this. You broke this down into really easy to understand steps. I’m interested and I’m coming from the business background going for exceptional promise. I need a sample personal statement for reference purpose, please can you help me with any?

tolugar:



Good day. Pls did you later see these. Am slso in need of it

tolugar:



Good day. Pls did you later see these. Am slso in need of it

Hello @tolugar did you find this service. I’m also interested

Hello Did you get to find this service?

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