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Please how much is biometric fee ?

Emmafe:
Maybe the website was under maintenance when you tried. I just checked mine n it’s going.

Please how much is biometric fee and writing sponsorship letter and cover letter , do I need to write that with my business letter head or I do it without it ?

Newbiein2016:
I don't understand the latter part of the question.

If she's applying from the UK, a few things to guide her:

1. How much time does she have on her study permit? If she has 3months left for example, this might cause IRCC to think she plans to settle in Canada through her visit visa.

She needs to apply with ample time left on her BRP

2. If she has any kind of work including part-time, she should include the contract or agreement for this, any proof of payment as well as her bank account.

3. Where does she live? She can attach a letter from her landlord confirming consistent payment of rent or tenancy agreement ( if it will expire well after her return from Canada). Utility bills too!

4. She should show connections with her school by including a stamped letter of introduction, transcript showing commitment to achieving good grades, school fees receipt etc.

5. As she is in the UK, might be worthwhile to include recent 2-3 months' credit card statements (if the dues are low) + state the credit limits + mention that she will bring these cards for her visit

Of course all of this is in addition to sponsorship letter & documents from her sponsor.

I'm uncertain how the NYSC certificate would support her application as a UK student.

Her application should be centered around providing good answers to the question "why you are going to leave Canada?".

Please how much is biometric fee ?

Please when writing the cover letter na d sponsorship letter ? Should I use my business letter head to write it or just do it in a normal way ?

Please I need a sample of a cover letter please and how much is biometric fee please ?

Yes her brp is expiring next year . Okay will do that thanks.

I’m applying for everyone one as a family. That means she will do her biometrics in Uk right ?

Newbiein2016:
I don't understand the latter part of the question.

If she's applying from the UK, a few things to guide her:

1. How much time does she have on her study permit? If she has 3months left for example, this might cause IRCC to think she plans to settle in Canada through her visit visa.

She needs to apply with ample time left on her BRP

2. If she has any kind of work including part-time, she should include the contract or agreement for this, any proof of payment as well as her bank account.

3. Where does she live? She can attach a letter from her landlord confirming consistent payment of rent or tenancy agreement ( if it will expire well after her return from Canada). Utility bills too!

4. She should show connections with her school by including a stamped letter of introduction, transcript showing commitment to achieving good grades, school fees receipt etc.

5. As she is in the UK, might be worthwhile to include recent 2-3 months' credit card statements (if the dues are low) + state the credit limits + mention that she will bring these cards for her visit

Of course all of this is in addition to sponsorship letter & documents from her sponsor.

I'm uncertain how the NYSC certificate would support her application as a UK student.

Her application should be centered around providing good answers to the question "why you are going to leave Canada?".

Thank you so much , please if my daughter in the Uk is applying , and the work section does she need to submit any thing concerning the work section. Like nysc should she upload her nysc certificate or it’s not necessary ?

Newbiein2016:
I'd say yes but customized e.g. each kids' doc will contain all of your supporting docs, birth certificate & photos to show relationship with the sponsor and the rest of the travel group, school files (transcripts etc), cover letter outlining purpose of trip including itinerary, sponsorship letter highlighting all the ties & financial capabilities.

Basically I advise to treat each as an individual application on the off chance that it is not reviewed by the same visa officer.

If it's an overkill, you can leave out things like house documents etc from their docs.

As always, this is based solely on my opinions.

Yes I understand but what I mean is when I’m uploading it , do I upload the same thing under everybody portal , or I should be specific. For example I upload birth certificate , house papers and the rest under mine , should I do the same for them too or I should just upload just their school papers and birth certificate with sponsorship letter ?

Newbiein2016:
Given you are the sponsor, your ties (familial, economic etc.) are important to support their application, especially if they are under 21 as just shared.

For any one over 21, all your supporting documents + any additional proof of ties for them e.g. any Pet Project they are involved in at school or at work could be useful.

What I meant is , if I’m uploading all I have started above under my own application, should I do the same for my kids or just upload what concerns each child ?

Newbiein2016:
Not sure what the latter means but you will have to upload supporting documents for each person.

As it's a family trip, itineraries, budgets and even activities might be similar for all so I won't be overly concerned there.

PS: Just a reminder as extensively discussed here, for all kids over 21 years old, they will have to qualify on their own as well as any support that you may offer or demonstrate for them will only be supplementary.

Please when uploading documents , do I upload the same documents for i and my kids or I should upload according to specifications?

Okay thank you so much. Do I upload all the documents for each person or select it ?

Newbiein2016:
Could you add latest transcripts as well if available as the goal is to point out that these kids have to return to complete school.

Anything that can prove your ties needs to be added e.g. I recall a friend who was the chair of their 'ajo' meeting of 35 persons included a signed statement regarding their end of year party to drive home her own ties. She also had the church send a stamped letter as part of some festive events she was leading (and as a bona-fide and active church member). I thought it was funny but after thinking it through, it made sense.

Point being, Canada is quite finicky with tourist visas and they'll always err on the side of caution if they have any concern, whatever you think will help, include it.

Re: flight and hotel, I always include those in visa applications as I don’t see anything wrong here. I go for book on hold and/or options with free cancellation. Never pay for any of these without a confirmed visa.

Oh okay , so they don’t need any flight itinerary or hotel reservations right ?

Emmafe:
Don’t book anything, you don’t know when your application will be approved.

There’s nothing like high school , in the work section , just unemployed but in the address section , I put in the name of her secondary school and address , is that okay please ?

Emmafe:
Home address. There sud be space for education history, declare high school der.

Please this is the documents I’m submitting

4 Bank Statements
Cac
Family Pictures
Sponsorship Letter
Visas and stamps of me and my kids
Birth certificate
Cover letter
Property documents
Tenancy Agreements
Marriage Certificate
Admission Letter
Hostel receipts for each year
School fees receipt for each year
Id card

Do you think anything else I can add ?

Do I need to book hotel reservations and flight reservations? Do I need to upload that too ?

Newbiein2016:
If the IRCC tracking portal (https://ircc-tracker-suivi.apps.cic.gc.ca/en/login) was last updated on 20th June, it has an update indicating they sent you a message & it is very likely the next update might have your visa details on tracker.

Don't worry unless you need to. Your passport is out for stamping, so just hold on until you get notified for delivery

Thank you so much , it’s 7.5m for 10 days and in Canadian dollar is 12,692. I divided it by 4 which is 3,173 . I’m going to fill 3,173 for everyone including mine right ? And filling for my kids that the funds are not available to them and filling im the one sponsoring doesn’t matter ?

Newbiein2016:
1. Refusals should be disclosed. People have gotten 5year bans for failure to do this.

2. Keeping her school address is OK.

3. You completing the form is OK as well. You are the main applicant for a group trip and there's nothing wrong with doing this.

4. Might be good to split the budget amongst the group based on the itinerary and budget you have mapped out. So c$1.2k for flights + c$250 for accomodation + c$ 'X' estimate for activities, food etc. should then be listed for each traveller.

In the work section , under address I put in the name of her secondary school plus the address is that okay ?? And also when I started filling the form , there’s a section that says if someone is filling for you I clicked yes and I put my name , is that okay ? Under my kid’s application when asked how much will you spend in Canada , should I put in the amount under mine ? And I clicked yes under is someone else giving you money for your stay and I filled it that my mother will be sponsoring the trip , is that okay ? Is it complusory to disclose refusals ? I’m sorry for the plenty questions lol

Newbiein2016:
Yes. She was not employed as she was a student. The education section dates will corroborate this.

The school address should be OK as she was a student.

Please while filling my daughter details for work , she was in secondary school by then , I choose unemployed. The date I should put is the date she was in high school right ? And the address is address of her high school or home address ?

Newbiein2016:
I'm thinking 10days can get you to spend about ₦7.5m. See flights and airbnb estimates (airbnb is 20mins from Toronto, leaving you with a fair budget for food, activities & transport).

That's up to you regarding the UK adult. As she isn't based in Nigeria, she doesn't serve as a strong hometie for any of her siblings IMO.

Okay I will change it to 10 days, thank you so much

Newbiein2016:
I'm thinking 10days can get you to spend about ₦7.5m. See flights and airbnb estimates (airbnb is 20mins from Toronto, leaving you with a fair budget for food, activities & transport).

That's up to you regarding the UK adult. As she isn't based in Nigeria, she doesn't serve as a strong hometie for any of her siblings IMO.

Thank you so much

Viking07:
This particular option best describes your profession. Unless you come across a better title.

Please what number of days do you think will be okay for 7-7.5m for 4 adults ? Yes I will surely add their school documents. I have a daughter in the Uk , so you think it’s better she applies with us and she adds her school documents , will that increase our strong ties ?

Newbiein2016:
https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/canada/toronto estimates about c$1.9k per adult per week, but with things like shared accomodation, not eating out each meals and going on free tours where available, should come down.

I'll advice to target about ₦7 - 7.5m max because there are 4 adults on the trip & reduce number of days.

Additionally, since your 3 kids are adults & you are the sponsor, their application must be well put together as they still need to demonstrate strong ties to return home to even though they are dependent on you for financial support.

E.g. for students, you should include things like tuition fee receipts + latest transcripts/mark sheets + student ID + any proof that can show why they must be back after the Canada visit.

Please while filling my daughter details for work , she was in secondary school by then , I choose unemployed. The date I should put is the date she was in high school right ? And the address is address of her high school or home address ?

Emmafe:
If there’s space add what you feel is okay.

You’ll have to apply for everyone traveling under one application.

Which is under group table right ?

Emmafe:
If there’s space add what you feel is okay.

You’ll have to apply for everyone traveling under one application.

Should I add my child in the Uk documents too even though she’s not traveling with us.

Please am I to fill individually all my kids different forms ?

Emmafe:
This is fine. But If you’ve any document u feel will help add.

Please native tongue , should I put English or my local language ?

I calculated flights , hotels and money to hold.

They are all adults oh
I have four kids , 3 will be traveling with me and are all adults. So including me that’s 4 adults. We will be staying for 2 weeks in Toronto. How much do you think will be ideal , 6m , 8m or 9m ?


quote author=Newbiein2016 post=124356670]I think it's too much considering the balance.

Might need to revise your itinerary and rebudget to reduce this. Could you share how you initially arrived at c$10k? When you say a family of 4, are they all adults? 2 adults, 2 children?

This further affects your budget and the activities in your itinerary.

The sweet spot will be to use < half of total savings (₦6m) to demonstrate financial capabilities IMO.[/quote]

This are the documents I want to submit , please tell me what to add

Cac
Bank statements
Previous and current visas, America & France ( France for my kids )
Marriage certificate
Property documents
Sponsorship letter to show that I’m paying for my kids , they are adults so I guess they don’t need consent letter
Birth certificate
Family Pictures
School documents of my kids here in Nigeria
I have one in the Uk , should I add her own school documents even though she’s not traveling with us but I filled her name among children I have but I clicked on she’s not traveling with us and also clicked on she’s not staying with us right now and I put her address in the Uk.
Cover letter

Is there any documents I’m missing please let me know please

Please as a business woman who sells shoes , what occupation should I choose because I’m seeing so many and I can’t decide . Under work activity I chose sales occupation and under job title I choose retail and wholesale trade managers , is this okay or what can I choose please ?

Okay thank you

meljoe:
It won’t be somehow if I am willing to spend 9.3m out of 13m ?

It won’t be somehow if I am willing to spend 9.3m out of 13m ?

Emmafe:
You still have a good amount for balance.

If I use 9.3m and bank statement is 13m , is it not small ?

Emmafe:
I feel 10k cad is small for family of 4. This floating of naira has really affected things o, I just checked the official rate now. You can still use 16k that’s around 9.3m.

Please when asked how much money do you have for your stay in Canada, for a family of 4 is 10,310 Canadian dollars okay which is 6 million naira. Calculated it based on flights , hotel and other expenses. And also bank statement shows approximately 12-13m.

Okay thank you

Ashirioluwa:
Write the amount you have available for the trip. The amount should be able to cover all your travel expenses (including flight, accommodation, feeding and other travel expenses).

As per the employment; choose what is related to your field.