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TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 13 by mesh2003(f):
Nogen:
Congratulations to those who got their TRV and to those who got a delay, please repackage and reapply. Try to look for graduate programmes in Masters or Doctorate if you qualify for one.

I am beginning to believe this pdg application does not fly with the VOs. If you must apply for one, let it be for genuine reasons such as low GP in your BSc or B.A or for some great reasons. Most people who got their delays applied for pgd. You may be genuine but the VOs don't see it as such because some fellows have abused it in the past!
Success to us all!
Keep your negative opinion to yourself. Ask those that got their TRV with PGD how they did it and look for ways to help others. PGD is a post graduate program and so far it doesn't say otherwise and is still being offered by universities and colleges, people will continue to go for it.
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by mesh2003(f): 6:44pm On Aug 25, 2017
Liz2014:
Ok I guess yours is a bit different cos of your graduation timeline, which makes sense. My mum has been in Canada before tho but I guess lagos embassy is really busy this period. The last time she got her visa I wasn't really as worried and agitated as this cos there was really no rush for us and it took about two months. This year she had to get a new passport, but this one get as e bi sha lol cos its three months now! I guess even if I contact them again I don't have an urgent need that can put them on their toes. In my mind, my kids are resuming Sept and she's coming to reduce my stress lol. I have sent them two emails now, I guess we will just keep waiting noni.

and please what is CSE?
CSE is case specific enquiry form used to request for an update if your application has past processing time or if you want to update information you put on your application like change of address or phone number and others. If you have additional documents to send, you can use it too but I prefer email cos its a bit direct.
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by mesh2003(f): 6:10pm On Aug 25, 2017
rinw:
you have a point here. People should try to update the house with list of documents they submitted especially when visa is granted. This will guide others during application. Only few people share testimonies here and when dey do there's no list of document for others to learn from.
Ok oh. I don hear una. shocked

I invited my mum in May for my graduation.
Applied Online -May 9th
Bio-metrics on May 19th
Sent 2 emails and CSE well within processing time and they responded the 2nd time( July 4th)that it was approved
Passport request-July 5th
Submitted passport in London because she travelled a day after she got her passport request but received permission from Accra to do so after I sent an email with exit and entry stamp to the UK.
Visa was approved after graduation date(May 27th) but she came in on August 2nd.

Docs submitted
MUMS
TRV form and family form
Passport pages with expired and valid visas to UK, France, US, Germany, India, Dubai, Italy etc.---she don waka
Bank statement- Not even up to 1 million naira. She is retired and no pension till date.
Dom account of $8,000 usd.

Docs from me
Invitation letter stating that she was coming for my graduation and will spend time with me afterwards
My bi-weekly paystub.
Birth certificate as proof or relationship.
Letter from school confirming graduation ceremony.

I did everything online for her. I prayed a lot because I felt I submitted few documents.
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by mesh2003(f): 5:56pm On Aug 25, 2017
Hayillias:
Hey guys.. please I need answer to a question.

I'm currently studying in Canada, I applied for visitor's visa for my wife and daughter online.. they sent a mail requesting for biometrics which she did at VFS A few days back.. it however hasn't been updated on her application and I was just wondering how long could it take before the biometrics gets to cic or is updated?

I thought It would've been immediate!!
Its not immediate. My mums own took about a week to get updated.
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by mesh2003(f): 11:40pm On Aug 24, 2017
[quote author=mizGene post=59776463][/quote]accra.immigration@international.gc.ca
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by mesh2003(f): 8:56pm On Aug 24, 2017
BYACHEM:
Good day house, please this online application TRV option, does the visa processing time depends on the country of residence of the applicants. Any related experience kindly explain.
It depends on country of residence so far you are a legal resident. If you are a student in Germany, then submit in Germany.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 13 by mesh2003(f):
[quote author=oluswagger post=59768106]Good evening folks
I applied for SP for myself and WP for my wife on May 5th. I was admitted for PhD prog. Would our applications be treated separately or jointly. Has anyone done this before?
I terrible need answers pls. Am on week 15 though. [/q
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by mesh2003(f): 9:08pm On Aug 23, 2017
olumig:
Is it possible to apply for a Canadian Visa whilst in the States for holidays.
You can try but few people I know were all denied based on "immigration status in country of application". You are not a legal resident of a country if you are on a visiting visa. You can apply online and submit your passport if approved in any Canadian embassy in the US with permission from Accra.
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by mesh2003(f): 9:03pm On Aug 23, 2017
[quote author=Liz2014 post=59762002]Well, my mum did biometrics on the same day she submitted at the Lagos office, which was on the 19th. Do you know of a phone number they can respond to? I have sent them an email but no reply.

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The best way is via email. There is no phone number to follow up with. I sent an email. The first time I got an automated response. The 2nd time they told me it had been approved and would get a passport request letter the next day and I did.
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by mesh2003(f): 7:43pm On Aug 23, 2017
Next01:
Please I want to know.. When does the processing time starts counting, d day u submitted or after biometric? Let's assume an application was submitted May n biometric wasn't done until July(cos d biometric fee wasn't paid until then). Please how does this affect an application? I will appreciate honest answers. Thanks
Processing time counts from the day your application is complete(biometrics and all required documents submitted). In my mums case, I assume the day she did her bio-metrics. I did online application.
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by mesh2003(f): 5:58pm On Aug 23, 2017
Liz2014:
Please guys, how far with May applicants, did any one get their visa yet? I applied May 19th for my mum.
I applied May 9th for my mum and she did bio-metrics on the 19th. Got her visa on July 5th. You can send an email.
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by mesh2003(f): 11:54pm On Aug 22, 2017
olumig:
Hello guys,

What is the validity period of Canada Tourist Visa is it two years like the States
Its at the discretion of the Visa Officer. Can be anything but not past your passport expiration date. My mum got till the validity of her passport(4years)
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 13 by mesh2003(f): 9:39pm On Aug 18, 2017
omodolapoola:
Good day, I applied for study permit since 22nd of Febuary and till now am yet to get any update about it. I mailed them which I was told they are still processing. Please help
We cant do anything on your application here other than you sending them an email once in a while since its past processing date. Some people that applied last year are still waiting. Keep praying. That's all you can do.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 13 by mesh2003(f): 9:36pm On Aug 18, 2017
Airene:
Bsc Agriculture-2008
Did my youth services 2010 ( gap due to ASUU strick)

Started working 2011 with a telecommunication company as a Customer care Rep till date.

Applied for PGD in fanashawa college to study human resources management.

Submitted Documents

International passport
Transcript from uni
Neco result
Letter from employer
Study plan
IMM56 family
Draft questionnaire
CV
Part tuition payment of 6962.66CAD
Schedule form
Admission letter
Police cert.
Upfront medical


Sponsors cac
Affidavit of support
Letter of support from sponsor
Sponsors bank statement ( cash flow of 1.2B and closing bal of 13.5m)

I really wonder where it all went wrong because I have travelled to Dubai and got a refusal from US. I also got a south Africa visa but couldn't travel due to the nation of my job.

Pls gurus in the house kindly advice because I intend to reapply soon against Jan.
Your first degree, current career and your proposed study don't seem to be related(agriculture to customer care to human resources management)

Travelling to other countries apart from US and Europe don't really count as a travel history as one of the gurus said here. Anybody can get a visa to Dubai. SA is also not difficult.

I don't know about insufficient funds but the gurus here mentioned that's its good to get your sponsor pay in the proposed amount he/she is sponsoring you with into your personal account.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 13 by mesh2003(f): 6:30pm On Aug 18, 2017
Temmielicious:
Hello everyone,

Please i need to know if going for PGD at age 29 would be a barrier to get a trv. i m single and i have a child which i would be using as home tie.
Its not a barrier. I applied for a TRV with a PGD at 30. I am also single and left my child too.
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by mesh2003(f): 5:41pm On Aug 18, 2017
nifeicon:
Thank you for your response.I am married. My husband refused to re-apply again, since he was denied visa in January.

My son is 7 years and a Nigerian.I also have an American who was not meant to come with them. My mum has her business in Nigeria she dont plan to leave. They were coming for Graduation and visiting.

The reasons stated are as follows:
1,Travel history

2, Purpose of visit

3, Personal asset and financial status.

4, I am not satisfied you have sufficient funds, income & assets to support your purpose in canada or to maintain yourself while in Canada or to effect your departure.

5, You have not provided sufficient documents to support your /your host's income & asset.
You will have to list all the documents you submitted. I will ask questions according to what they stated.
1.Travel history- This is not really an issue if other criteria's are met. Have your mum travelled b4?
2. Purpose of visit- Am surprised at this because graduation is enough but also, when was the last time you saw your family. A friend was denied because she travelled for xmas, saw her whole family and invited them when she came back. I used my graduation and having not seen my mum for 2 years plus as the purpose of visit. I have also not travelled back since I came in 2014.

3. personal asset and financial status-did your mum include her bank statements, business documents, tax clearance, CAC documents to show proof of her business, land documents if she has any etc
4. same as above
5. This has to do with you. Did you mention on your invitation that you would bear some costs towards their upkeep?Even if you did not, your pay stub and maybe bank statement would have tackled this. I mentioned that I would provide my mum with accommodation and feeding while she is here. I didn't include any bank statement but I put my biweekly paystub to give them an idea of how much I make.

List your documents all the same
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by mesh2003(f): 11:30pm On Aug 17, 2017
nifeicon:
What do you mean by THEY ARE DELAYED on the 11th August? Do you mean to say approved?



Hello @JinkelTrusts,

Visa was refused on the 11th of August, got a mail on the 13th and they got the file on the 16th of August.

How can we make a request for the GCMS file ?

Am sorry, for just responding.
Thanks
gcms.com. It costs $23 but since you are in Canada its $5. Takes 30days for people requesting from outside Canada. Not sure how long it takes if you are applying from within.
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by mesh2003(f): 10:44pm On Aug 17, 2017
nifeicon:
Good day family,
Its great to know that good things are still happening here.
Well-done to all that have kept it alive.

Just to let you know and ask for your support.
I applied for my mother and son to visit me for my graduation but the process was long and graduation days past. Submitted Paper route on 8th of May.
They were delayed on the 11th of August.

Kindly assist with how we can get the GCMS. Saw several links on the forum but dont know how to go about it.

Thank you in anticipation and God bless you all.

What was the reason they ticked on the refusal letter? I invited my mum also for graduation. Applied May 9th and graduation was June 22nd. Visa was approved on July 5th. I made it clear that she will stay for about a month after graduation cos it was 2 years + that I saw her last. Are you married? How old is your son? Including your son will make it seem as if he is coming to join you and your mum will be taking care of him which a lot of people do. My mum came eventually with my daughter which I didn't mention because she is a US citizen and doesn't require a visa. You can order for your GMCS from gmcs.com to know the exact reason apart from what they ticked.
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by mesh2003(f): 8:42pm On Aug 17, 2017
[quote author=BYACHEM post=59574713]Thank you so much. I honestly appreciate your quick feedback. please lastly, when will the biometric take place after online submission. Thanks

Once you get a confirmation of submission letter, you should get a bio-metrics letter within 24hrs to 5days. Mine came within 5 hours but I know some people received theirs after a day or 2-3 days or a week. So don't panic if you don't receive it within 24hrs.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 13 by mesh2003(f): 6:02pm On Aug 17, 2017
mcobex:
Bro this is 100% not true, applicants going for diploma gets their applications approved so please stop giving wrong advise to people on this. Yes we have see more people going for Masters getting trv but that's because the number of people going for Masters and PhD are more than those going for Diploma. The only thing u will say on this that I will allow is if an applicant is qualified to get a masters admission and he instead opted to go for a diploma but if someone isn't qualified for a masters program he/she has every right to apply for a PGD program and it will be APPROVED, everything depends on how the applicant package his/her application and GOD'S grace.
so @Eilenora check schools that will accept ur 2:2 but if there isn't any in Canada then apply for PGD and state it in your sop that u would have LOVED to go for Masters but u didn't meet up the requirements for it and also tell the vo the importance of PGD (make sure u convince him). Thanks
The PGD matter don tire me sef. The guy is just coming here to discourage people. There are more than 10 Nigerians coming to my previous school each semester(Fall, winter, summer and spring). Its a college and don't offer masters. All of them are coming for PGD programs.

cc jnyuwa02----please stop the negative energy you are putting towards PGD applicants. Be aware that not every PGD applicant is on NL so your analysis is wrong.
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by mesh2003(f): 5:42pm On Aug 17, 2017
[quote author=BYACHEM post=59564686]Good Day my people, for the online TRV application option it is clear now that we do not to sign below, please what about the date part too ?

please urgent reply. Thank you[/quote
I cant remember if you have to write in the dates. I think when you validate, the date comes out automatically. But I think you can type in the date.
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by mesh2003(f): 5:40pm On Aug 17, 2017
Bekeee:
Good morning house pls advise if one is being sponsored by his company to attend business meetings for a few days will he/she still need his bank statement or just that of the company alone?? Thanks
My advise is that you put your pay slip, any land document(If you have) and your bank statements, pension statement etc. There is section where they can deny a visa based on "financial status and personal asset". You will need to establish a home tie. Something that will bring you back to Nigeria; family, work, investments etc. Also write a detailed SOP on why the company is sending you to the meetings and not someone else, importance of the meeting and all. This can also be highlighted on the introduction letter you company will be writing.
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by mesh2003(f): 5:35pm On Aug 17, 2017
cascas:
Hello Guys
Please does anyone knows when a health insurance plan is necessary for a temporary residence visa,Gurus in the house, please i will appreciate your urgent response.
If you are going to spend more than 3 months in Canada, you will need health insurance.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 13 by mesh2003(f): 12:23am On Aug 17, 2017
PureRuby:
God has shown me mercy!
My visa has been APPROVED!!!

Let NL praise the Lord!!!
Congrats. I have been waiting silently for this post cos your unwavering faith and bible posts inspired me a lot. Am happy for you.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 13 by mesh2003(f): 11:28pm On Aug 16, 2017
jnyuwa02:
It's accordingly. If it wasn't, there would be no qualifier to the warning: get a master's not a certificate program that most times imperils an application for visa.
What do you advise people that cant get into a Masters program because of very GPA to do? Canada is highly competitive. I remember that my sister who had a 3rd class in law couldn't get an admission for a Masters program in law in Canada. Even the admission officers of the schools she applied to advised her to go through PGD first. She applied with the same grade to Robert Gordon University in Scotland UK, and got admission. Today she has a PHD. If you look at your previous posts on PGD, they are not encouraging to future applicants. You should focus your energy on helping PGD applicants on how to package their applications since we all know that PGD applicants still get their TRV. What are they doing differently is what we should be asking and not to warn or discourage people.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 13 by mesh2003(f): 11:11pm On Aug 16, 2017
jnyuwa02:
Warning: stay away from the Humber PGD or PGC ill-fated program. It's been the Hercules hills of many a TRV hopefuls. Since you have a law degree, the logical progression is an LLB.
Please advise people accordingly and not negatively.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 13 by mesh2003(f): 9:11pm On Aug 16, 2017
Cdynmar:
I didn't submit my ac statement because I had no intentions of sponsoring myself. My sponsor (mum) had over 12 million closing balance. This is excluding part of tuition fees I had already paid for.
I think that next time you would have to. Things have changed now cos of the economic situation in Nigeria. When I applied in 2014, I didn't put my bank statement cos my dad was sponsoring but with faith I paid full tuition fee of $27,000 and attached the receipt. And he transferred $20K( 2 years upkeep) to a friend in the US and mentioned on his affidavit that once I get into Canada and open an account, his friend will send the money to me.
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by mesh2003(f): 8:57pm On Aug 16, 2017
[quote author=BYACHEM post=59540289][

there is a place where you verify that the information you are giving is factual, complete and accurate. You put in your name there and date and at the end of the other pages if they apply to you.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5645E.pdf
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by mesh2003(f): 7:09pm On Aug 16, 2017
rinw:
Hi mesh, please kindly clarify, u mean we don't have to sign those PDF forms for the online route. Thanks
You have to validate the form on your computer, save and upload. The family form if you are going to visit family doesn't need to be signed. Put applicants name on the space requested below each page. That's its.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 13 by mesh2003(f): 5:56pm On Aug 16, 2017
mcobex:
That should be VESPER market, so those people are still there? I thought they have been moved. Things are cheap there as well just like they are at Katagoa
Yeah. Vesper. That was in October 2014 oh. Not sure anymore.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 13 by mesh2003(f): 5:53pm On Aug 16, 2017
Frankrobbn1:
Yes that's true, ESL program costs 3500CAD aside from tuition fee of 8,800CAD. Thank you so much for your advice. I'll look around and see if there is any school.

Most schools in Canada like colleges strictly accepts students for only fall semester.
Most universities accept fall/winter for international students. Most colleges which are more flexible have fall, winter, spring and summer. It depends on the college. But you might not have the option to do more courses during spring and summer semesters. (talking from experience)
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by mesh2003(f): 5:26pm On Aug 16, 2017
boykas:
Pls sir, I wish to travel to the canada with my son only.
Am married and I have a boy and girl, all I have is my OND in business studies and invalid international passport which will be renew by next week.

Pls I want to know how I can get start and the document involve. Pls help me
Go to the link---- http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/ and read it. Try and do the eligibility test. At the end of it, it will tell you all the documents you need to put in place. From there, you can come to the house if you have any questions or confused about anything.

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