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fastcars0000:
I decided to go for reconsideration request, I wrote a comprehensive letter and pointed out where I think they where an oversight because the reason for refusal especially about funds where wrong because I had more than enough and showed many proof.
Anyway here is the reply I got from the Canadian embassy,
Who else have tried this Reconsideration request and when you get such response what does it mean please.

Any luck with the reconsideration request from IRCC? I hope your wife is okay.

onile1975:
@amnotapervert and good people in this forum, God will bless you for guiding us

I want any body that knows this part to assist me to complete the aspect of education/service/working session of the RICC form,I have been stopped at this part since three days ,I can't move to next page,pls anybody can help me fill the form to next page,

here is my email and password below. Out of the Three part it's only the job that I have information because am a businessman and RICC said you must fill all the information in all the Three part before it can save the data and go to next page,pls help me fill it to next page,


mail;. mykeade2022@gmail.com

Password.:. Adebayo12345*

Work information

Occupation:: Self employed

Company name; mykeade communication enterprise

Started date: 2023- 11- 23

Work address: AGBALATA MARKET MARINA ROAD

City: BADAGRY LAGOS

Pls go to RICC portal log in and help me complete this session to next page, when you do it I will see it anytime I log in.Thanks God bless you.see the page below,I find it difficult to fill only my job which I start 2years ago, please help me solve this problem

I don't think it's a good idea to share your IRCC login details with the wider public. You are putting your privacy at risk. I hope you don't use this same password for other platforms and banking transactions.

I would advise you to take this down. A better approach would be to try to reach out to a moniker directly if anyone would be willing to connect and help one-on-one. Anyone who has logged in would now have access to your full names via the email and password provided.

Your post suggests that you have experience in just one company, so it should be easy to fill this out on the portal. I suggest you change your password immediately.

All the best.

GbengaBigBoy:
My own problem is what is the exact delay for someone who applied since last year April and yet to be attended to🤦? Is anyone here facing what i am facing, please guys i need your help on this🙏?

Put in a request for your GCMS Notes.

Chelseaboy101:
Guys ! Please, if someone have a lot of docs to upload.. is it advisable to use the new or old portal ?

The focus should not be on uploading too many documents but on the key ones that, in your judgment, explain your situation.

GC Key or IRCC Portal are equally good; they would highlight the documents you must upload after filling in your responses on the application portal based on your profile history and background. I like the IRCC Portal more because it is more seamless than the GC key, where you must fill out certain IMM forms.

If you think there is an additional document you need to upload to the ones required by the IRCC system, select the critical ones to be uploaded in the "Additional Document or Client" section.

Abfaup12:
Please advise on this🙏

My sister just got my passport and it says expiry is 6th Jan 2026 and single entry.

Does it mean that she can stay up to 6 months once she arrive but needs to arrive before 6th Jan?

I wanted to know how to book her ticket. Thanks

She can't do 6 months anymore, as the validity expires in just 3 months. She has to plan to travel ahead of that expiry date, and she won't be allowed to board the flight on or after the expiry date.

fastcars0000:
I applied for Canada Visit Visa on 9th September
and Got refused 29th September.
It hurts me so bad that I feel Ircc do not consider Family and lacks empathy and compassion.
My wife is very sick and scheduled for a Major life and death surgery
One of the Biggest Govt. hospital sent me invitation Letter , including doctors telling them I'm needed to be present due to the complexity of the Surgery.
Yet I was refused Visa and reason which I attached. Financial reasons.
I earn over 18 million Naira monthly in Salary and commission
I attached my pay stubs and also letter from the Company which I'm the Executive director.
I support my Wife and child, I send over 5 million naira to them for Rent and upkeep
I have a 2 years old child who is a Canadian citizen.
My first refusal was I did not attach a marriage Certificate..
Reapplying, I attached it with various evidence of marriage.
Now, there excuse is I do not have access to my own funds I was shocked
I didn't just have money stuck up, I perform and run the account so well.
I attached bank statement of my wife with over $55,000 and my own Balance which is super over my wife Balance. But instead they said over $100k is insufficient for a 3 weeks visit?
I'm worried my wife has no one to stay with her during this surgery, in fact the Canadian Govt. has spent over $1million on her health.
I am forced to believe these guys do not really pay attention to Visit Visa Application.
These guys has no human feeling even for genuine family, I have not seen my daughter ever she was born, her mom which is my wife is going in for one of the most complex surgery you can ever think of..

Please I need an advice on what next to do. Her surgery date is in less than a month and I need to be there ..
Do I reapply?
If I do what other document should I add, I added almost every financial document you can think of in the earlier application.

Please find reason for refusal and advice me

I am sorry about this development, considering the time-sensitive nature of the urgent need for you to travel. I would have suggested a "Letter of Reconsideration", but since this has no timeframe and it is unclear if the officer would consider re-opening the file, the best approach would be to reapply, but let your next application show more details explaining each of the officers' concerns under subheadings. Plan to include a detailed letter of explanation to be uploaded to the "Additional Document section"

Summarised thoughts below that come to mind:

1. Commence the letter with an introductory paragraph introducing yourself, your position, what you do, your position as of the date you joined the company and your present role. (This would make sense, especially if you rose through the ranks in your present employment). In this same paragraph, state your intention to travel is to support your wife emotionally, who is scheduled to go through a medical surgical operation on [state the date] and include the date you intend to arrive in Canada and the planned exit date. Refer the officer to the supporting documents and the section where this is uploaded on the portal.

NB: Supporting documentation would be a letter of invitation from your wife (let her make it emotional), a letter of invitation from the hospital, as you have stated, an HR confirmation of employment, or a letter of leave approval from management or your line manager ( the letter should state the duration of leave and these dates should reconcile with the planned entry and exit date you declare on IRCC portal)

Let the subsequent paragraph commence with wording like, I hereby refer to your IRCC official refusal notes dated XX XX XX uploaded on my IRCC Portal account. I want to address each of these concerns honestly and truthfully for your ease of review:

1. The purpose of your visit to Canada is not Consistent with a Temporary stay: Re-affirm your planned entry and exit date and the need to return to your job on XX XX XX as declared in your application portal and consistent with supporting leave of approval, being your source of income. Additional points may be the need to travel back with your wife and kid against your planned exit date in case of the need for further care.

2. Your Current employment situation does not show that you are financially established in your country of residence. Politely state what you earn annually and break it down monthly ( for each amount in Naira, also state the equivalent in CAD). Refer the officer to the attached salary bank statement and recent copies of the payroll slip, Promotion Letters if applicable. You can also obtain a bank reference letter and my bank statement certificate. In this section, state the amount you have set aside, leaving an extra buffer in cash in case of unforeseen contingencies. The amount indicated as being set aside should tally with what you fill out on the IRCC Portal questionnaire. Don't forget to always refer them to where the supporting document is uploaded.

3. Your Assets and Financial Situation do not show you are financially established: Refer them to the section above and re-state where they can find these supporting documents. If you have any property in your name. Attach it as well.

4. You have significant Family Ties in Canada: I have my wife and kid in Canada, but I have no economic or financial situation that would compel me to remain in Canada. My source of income from employment is from [state full name of company and where it is located ] located in Nigeria, which requires physical presence based on my position and responsibilities to oversee these critical functions in the office. For full transparency, Proof of employment, HR reference letter, and Current payslip, C of O (if any landed property or buildings) is uploaded on XXXX section of the IRCC portal for your review.

IRCC Invitation letter Guide: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/letter-invitation.html

Finally, you can conclude your letter of explanation with wording like the following:

I understand I must abide by Canada's rules and regulations for my XX-week stay. I confirm that I am in good health and would not be a burden to the Government of Canada. I also confirm that all information and declarations in my application are accurate. I do not have any criminal records or immigration-related convictions. I declare that all questions have been answered truthfully and honestly in good faith.

Sign the letter with your name; your wife should also sign hers. Make your explanation letter polite and diplomatic, but factual.

You can have a trusted friend or professional review the letter with you repeatedly before you upload it to submit.

I hope you are favoured in your next attempt.

mhoreh:
Ok thank you very much

Please my childhood friend is writing an invitation letter, who should it be addressed to

Address it to:

The Consular General,
Deputy High Commission of Canada,
4, Anifowoshe Street,
Victoria Island,
Lagos.

All the best.

mhoreh:
Thank you, please do I need to show anything for the current year or the TCC is enough ?

The TCC should be enough for tax records and only reveal the tax remitted for prior years. That of the current year won't be reflected until annual returns are filed in 2026 and the tax authorities update the employees' records based on their individual Tax Payer IDs.

You don't need to worry about current-year tax as your payslip shows you are still employed, and your salary still passes the standard payroll system. The same applies in Canada, as annual returns are filed with CRA based on tax deducted from employees and remitted by the employer in the prior year.

TCC is not a mandatory document, as Hayatou 27 has mentioned, but there is no harm in adding it if, in your judgment, it strengthens your home ties.

Judawoo:
Thanks you, resident permit will be expire April next year, He sent reconsideration letter already this 2nd of September and email received before yesterday that reconsideration transferred , let us cross fingers

Ok, All the best!

Judawoo:
was 35k and more money enter again even I GCDS was mention 35k,
Tourist pass bought with tiquet and TripAdvisor for Montreal, hotel book, fly ticket travel insurance, itinerary letter day by day, employment letter, introduction letter , salary increase from 7500usd to 9500usd certificate, leave employment, work certificate, seaman book, 3 others Schengen visa, seaman certificate, credit visa gold card picture, marriage certificate, old Schengen visit pictures and offshore pictures, work ID card, offshore telex copy , payslips , travel insurance for whole world for 1 months, 3 month bank statement, Europe trip boarding pass, Nigeria resident permit because he is Togolese, seaman certificate, funny the denied visa choke and choke for insufficient found! Till now there is the money in the account more than 35k

If the balance was $35K as of the submission date, you can't declare the same amount as being available for the trip, as the officer won't expect your brother to empty his account on a vacation trip. E,g a fraction of that or less should be more than sufficient for a two-week trip. $10,000, for example, should be adequate.

You also mentioned that more money was added. Was this an inflow from normal salary payment, or were funds moved from a separate account? A lump sum can be an issue for them if not adequately explained, but if these came through regular income earned from employment, then it is fine. My little experience with these guys is that they are not moved by bogus cash, but the application has to be packaged convincingly.

As a Togolese on a Nigerian work permit, I hope he is not close to his expiry date and has been working in Nigeria for a good period of time to demonstrate his establishment there.

Your brother has a good job and profile. The application needs to be reviewed again with a well-explained letter. He has good chances; some homework needs to be done. If you patiently take your time to look at it again, I am sure you will see some things to improve.

All the best!

Judawoo:
Yes but He asked for 10 days tourist in montreal , with 35K CAD in the account in the same GCMS also showed the same amount , how they can say insufficient found? and not satisfied that he will go back home with 3 schegen visa and he is seaman with 9500USD/month, We sent reconsideration to see how it will be. i wonder for 35K CAD how is possible insufficient found

Quick question:

What was the account balance on the date of application submission? Was it $35KCAD

How much was declared in the application to be set aside for the trip?

Regarding concerns about the purpose of the visit, did you submit a well-explained letter with a clear purpose (Itinerary) of what your brother intends to do in the intended province? Places he plans to visit and explain why he is embarking on this trip now. Something like that.

I think the officer was not convinced about something. You guys would need to take your time to analyse and review what was submitted. I know it involves a lot of thought process.

Judawoo:
Hello friends ,
Please who can explain a GCMS letter,
I really don’t understand the refusal of my brother,
I can dm no problem

Scan through the first five pages; you should see the reviewing officer's notes. Then, keep scrolling down bit by bit before getting to the last pages; the Senior immigration officer's notes should be there. You need to take the time to look at the pages one by one.

At least two people review a visa application: the officer in charge of the file and the Senior immigration officer.

GbengaBigBoy:
I don't have any of that with me i only have my Gmail login details with me but any other thing is with the agent.

What about the document you presented for biometrics ("Biometrics Collection Letter"? It should have your UCI and application letter.

Teslas:
Story on this this.

Reason stated for Mom -

• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as required by paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR (https://laws lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2002-227/ section-179.html). I am refusing your application because you have not established that you will leave Canada, based on the following factors:

• The purpose of your visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay given the details you have provided in your application.

• You have significant family ties in Canada.

Officer Decision Notes (ODN) -

These notes were entered by the officer who assessed and made the final decision on your
application.

• Upon review of the application, there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate socio-economic ties that will compel the applicant to return to their home country or country of residence. I also note that the applicant has significant family ties in Canada. Therefore, I am not satisfied that the purpose of their intended stay is justified or that their visit to Canada is temporary. Application refused.

Please Note: She has a valid US visa; this is her second visa, and she has travelled to the USA before. She is almost 80. She is coming to visit her daughter and grandchildren. She is retired and not working and didn't submit any bank statement, but her daughter has over 30 dollars in her account, and she included it all in the application. Her daughter is a PR holder. Letter of invitation from her daughter and all her documentation.

Sister—She is to accompany the mother to Canada

Reason stated for sister -

• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as required by paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR (https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2002-227/ section-179.html). I am refusing your application because you have not established that you will leave Canada, based on the following factors:

• The purpose of your visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay given the details you have provided in your application.

• Your assets and financial situation are insufficient to support the stated purpose of travel for yourself (and any accompanying family member(s), if applicable).

• You have significant family ties in Canada.

Officer Decision Notes (ODN) -

These notes were entered by the officer who assessed and made the final decision on your application.

• The documentation provided by the applicant on their current employment activities or to prove ownership of the declared business is limited.
They have not shown that they are economically established and have sufficient socio-economic ties. Additionally, there is insufficient evidence to one, support the purpose of their travel to Canada; and two, demonstrate socio-economic ties that will compel the applicant to return to their home country or country of residence. I also note that the applicant has significant family ties in Canada. On balance, I am not satisfied that the purpose of their intended stay is justified or that their visit to Canada is temporary. Application refuse

Please Note That:
She submitted all the documents to support her application: All Educational certificates, ND, HND, BSC, and other professional certificates, All her employment certificates, offer letter, leave letters, promotion letters, introduction letter, , company ID Cards, Company Business Cards, letter of invitation from her sister and all her documentation. Letter of Explanation. Office- and work-related pictures.

She submitted her registered business too, tax of the business, and the CAC document too. Business ID Cards, Business cards for customer, invoices and all documents with pictures.

She submitted 3 properties and her ongoing warehouse constructions to expand her business and all payment-related information from the properties and highlighted them with a marker in her statement of account.

She submitted a bank statement of over 35 million with proven and clean records with payslips, money from properties, and income from her business. Her salary is 1.5m, and it comes with bonuses at times payable into her account.

She submitted her marriage certificates, birth certificate affidavits, letter of support and consent from the husband, Family Pictures with her immediate family and family pictures with her sister and her mom.

She submitted police report, document report, community letter from the leader, birth certificates showing both her own and her sister, she submitted conversation between her and her sister.

She has travel to Benin x 2, Ghana x 2, Togo and Gabon. She has refusal from UK and she declared it and explained the reason. she didnt apply to UK again as the reason she wanted to travel has past and there is not need for re-aplying when they didnt give her.

I would appreciate any guidance on how to navigate this. They are not planning to relocate and just want to visit. Thanks

From what I read, the officer has issues with hometies. I know it is annoying to deny a very elderly woman, but the way they see elderly people is different from our own perspective in Africa. For instance, so many people in Western countries are still working even in their 70s, but in Nigeria, the person is expected to have retired. Don't be surprised; the officer could view Mama as someone who wants to come and work because of concerns about home Ties.

This would have resulted in the comments about having more ties to Canada due to the insufficient ties back to Nigeria. I think you did everything right, but just that little area would need to be figured out. Think of something that she has in terms of property, close family that could compel her to return to Nigeria to meet this person, i.e, daughter, husband, grandchild etc) make it emotional. In her next application, let her apply alone. But don't apply too soon; give it time before applying again. Looks like Canadian immigration is getting very strict, but that's an area to think of.

House34:
If your family reapplies for a visitor visa now, they will most likely face another refusal again and again. A better strategy is to first secure your PGWP and then obtain a skilled job under TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3. Once you are employed in such a role, your family can apply for a SOWP tied to your valid PGWP. This is important because SOWP applications made while you are a student are treated differently than when you are a graduate working on a PGWP which has greater chance when u working as pgwp holder

To make their application stronger, you should provide proof of your employment, such as:

An official employment letter confirming your position, salary, start date, and full-time status.

At least three recent pay stubs.

A copy of your job offer or contract

I wish you good luck

Spot on!

Queenfunlola:
What papers can I use to support the land properties and business please. Examples of documents I can use please

You can approach it from the angle of not just attaching documents but making it believable. In response to your question.

Support document(s)- Proof of Landed Property:

1. Take a picture of the property (Paste into a Word document and fit into one page). Let this be on the first page.
2. Certificate of Ownership (C of O) - Second Page
3. Copy of the most recent utility bill paid (e.g Nepa Bill) - Third page

Support document(s) - Proof of Business:
1. Certificate of Incorporation - (Check CAC website to be sure your business is currently on active status).
2. Evidence of the most recent tax returns filed for the business
3. Copy of CAC 2 &7 documents with your name listed as director or owner to demonstrate your controlling stake in the business.

You can attach other support documents you think make sense. I listed the basic key ones you can work with. Organise your documents to be simple and easy for the officer to follow.

Hello and thanks .
The situation is ; Applied before current permit expiration. So implied status is automatic and you only have to keep doing what doing and wait ?
[quote author=Juz1dan post=136565234]If you submitted an application for an extension of your work permit before the current one expires, you would need to wait for a decision from IRCC. You should be able to continue working till the decision is made. Since you are in Canada, you can call the IRCC customer centre for clarification.

Juz1dan:
pls house , if you got a work permit and IRCC dont get you a renewal before it expires , what happens?

You can apply for a visitor visa for more time to sort yourself out. It would have been better to do the application before being out of status, but you can try. That's the option available for now.

But if you have an application for renewal still in process and the current one has expired, you should be on implied status until the decision is made.

Flawlesso209:
Hi guys, please I have few questions. I plan on visiting Canada next year for Easter holiday or summer. I’ll like to know how much I need to have for a 10days trip. My monthly salary is 650k, I work has an operations manager. I do have good savings in my piggyvest. I do have properties aswell(home-ties). I have a valid Uk visa, I have previously travelled to US and France. Is a total of 6M okay? Or do I need more?. I’m single, under 30. I have no relative in Canada. What more can I do to improve my chances before my application next year

It depends on the province you are going to in Canada and what you want to do there. Presently, hotels in Canada are not cheap. If you have 6 million naira to set aside, that's roughly $5k, which looks okay for 10 days, but it depends on what you want to do and the province in Canada. If your last travel was 5 years ago, that's a good sign; it gives the vibe that you are a busy person in your home country and not a frequent traveller.

zainjok567:
Hi


Good afternoon My Seniors Here,

Please, my wife and son have been issued a PR, and an immigrant visa. I am a non-accompanying dependent. However, they are still in Nigeria, as they are preparing adequately. My question is, can i start now to apply for my Canadian visiting visa? will it be granted? or should i wait for them to enter Canada 1st, before starting my application for a visiting visa?

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When applying for a tourist visa, the officer would analyse your ties to Canada vis-à-vis Nigeria. This does not mean you can't get approved if you apply for a tourist visa; you would need to do your due diligence to prove you are coming back and have strong ties to Nigeria because of your ties to Canada (your immediate family being permanent residents).

If you can be patient, wait for your wife and kids to settle in Canada, get a job and start earning a salary, then you can apply for a visit visa for the purpose of family reunion.

Dramadiddy:
do you still have to register on the tracker site even if you have a UCI?

Yes, you still have to register to create your access.

darasire1028:
Hello my people, I want to accompany my spouse on student visa, and we are all refuse.Now I want to apply alone on conference visit visa... What is the chance of been approved... And should I add more document to the previous one or I should start a fresh one.....

Approval depends on the visa officer; no one can give 100% guarantee. You need to prove the purpose of the trip makes sense (i.e it is in line with your field or your job and the conference is fully paid ), but note this approach is time-bound. If your application is still under processing and the conference date has passed, visa approval is 50/50, as the visa officer may not see the need to issue the visa, since the purpose of the trip has elapsed. Why don't you go for a regular visit visa for tourism and work towards a strong application proving your home ties to Nigeria.

daddychula22:
Thanks, I got the UCI number and Can i have an idea of how much it will cost to order the GCMS?

Google GCMS notes, and you will see different third-party vendors. When you view each, it would show details on cost.

You can then use any of your choice. Just be patient to read their instructions, as they will likely require you to sign with a blue pen.

daddychula22:
Thanks so much for revealing this, I don't know the UCI number, is there a way I can get it or how I can get to know the decision? I will like to make another application in the nearest future but just to know this outcome from this particular application.

Diplomatically, try to find out from the agent platform that he used to apply for you. If this were done on the "IRCC portal", there is a section summarising what was declared in that application. You would need that download to give you a summary of what the agent did. But if the application was done on "GC Key," that will not have the information, and you may just need to rely on your gut and information in the GCMS notes.

2. You may try suggestions from other guys on "Application Status Tracker." Still, you might have an issue registering on the tracker if the email attached to the application is not yours but that of your agent, but you can attempt to see.

3. When you presented for biometrics at VFS, you would have used a "biometrics instruction letter" from IRCC. Do you still have that document? It would have your UCI and application number on it. Once you have that information, try to order your GCMS. GCMS notes will reveal the truth.

daddychula22:
Hi, Good Morning Everyone, I submitted my application since Nov 2023 at the Canada Embassy (VFS) till now i haven't gotten any update about my application, Besides my documents was put together by an agent,I was advice not to withdraw the application, I will appreciate any word of advice i can get. Thanks

2023 is a long time. A decision might have been made, or the person is not proactive in handling your application. You would need to insist on ordering your GCMS notes to know what is happening in your application.

Another approach would be to submit a webform, but I guess the agent used his email to apply on your behalf, as IRCC would only respond to the email address submitted with the application. If you know your UCI and application number, you could try ordering your GCMS notes online.

atm0147:
Hello everyone, Please I have some questions to ask. and I will appreciate it if i can be guided.
last year, we were denied and the reason i quote ( • I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as required by paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR (https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2002-227/
section-179.html). I am refusing your application because you have not established that you will
leave Canada, based on the following factors:

• Your assets and financial situation are insufficient to support the stated purpose of travel
for yourself (and any accompanying family member(s), if applicable).
• The purpose of your visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay given the
details you have provided in your application.

This application was done by an agent, but now I would like to apply myself. I recently just got my 5years UK visa, I have previously been issued a 6 months Schengen visa from Spain and a 6 month visa from France twice all with my family.

I can remember I ask this agent why not use my salary account and business account, he said no that i should just put 22m on another personal account that is active which i did. at the end the applications was refused.


I'm self-employed with a take home monthly salary of 623,356 after tax. as well as having enough in my business account.

Please, I need advice on how to go about a new application, can i use my salary account with about 9m balance and my business account with about 80m balance for this new application?

Please i need a guided pass for this new application, what and what do you guys think i can do?

Also, I have gotting my login access to IRCC to do my it myself this time. please i need a guide and advice to do myself.



can i transfer some money to my salary account with a remark and reason ?? or can i use the current balance with business account.?

please make una help

Here are my thoughts:

• Review the information the agent submitted on your behalf in the initial application. This would help you fully appreciate the loopholes in what the agent declared on your behalf and convince the visa officer that your situation has changed and improved.

• Regarding Proof of funds, a Salary account is a better document to submit. This would demonstrate that you are fully working and receiving compensation and benefits. The question to satisfy yourself is whether you have built enough savings reflected in your account balance for the trip. Note that the visa officer would access funds available for your stay. Analyse total cost for duration of stay in Canadian dollars. Then convert to naira and see if your savings adequately cover these costs.

• Try to get a reference letter from your company's HR department proving you are a current and employed staff member. Most big companies have a template for embassy purposes. Attach your payslip from the last 3 to 6 months (including the most recent salary) and any proof of leave approval, which should help with home ties.

• Business accounts and copies of incorporation documents can be used more for home ties to show you have a life in Nigeria and a functioning business aside from your 8-5 job. The VO would use his discretion if they should access you more favourably on Proof of funds.

• Avoid moving funds too much, as that may trigger the officer. Instead, allow the accounts to grow naturally, but build your savings and let that stay in the Salary account.

• Regarding the purpose of your visit, YouTube is your friend. People drop lots of content. Search for tourist sites in your intended province and use that to your advantage.

• Give some time before you apply again. I advise you to plan the UK trip for now since you have the visa and leave on time to return to Nigeria. That would build your integrity with immigration regarding travel history and may speak well for you in the background when these countries share information.

• Finally, it's not compulsory, but I would suggest a one—or two-page letter introducing yourself to the officer and explaining how your situation has changed and improved since you won't be there to defend yourself. This document summarises your application and states where the officer can find specific documents. Make it easy for them to review. Convince yourself that the application is well-explained and nothing seems confusing before you click the "Submit Application button." All the best.

ignis:
Please is Statement of Purpose required for a visit visa to Canada?

It is not stated on IRCC website that you must submit an SOP for visit visa but you can still be approved without it but wont hurt to include one. It helps to throw light on your application since you wont be there to defend yourself when the officer is reviewing your application. For instance, two of the requiremenrts on IRCC website states:

* convince an immigration officer that you have ties—such as a job, home, financial assets or family—that will take you back to your home country
*convince an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit

How do you convince if there is no document that can speak for you in your absence. Hope this helps you take a decision.

Thankful11011:
Good day everyone,
Please it is possible to add additional supporting documents to my online application after submission?
Thank you

Yes, it is possible ( must be through webform) but there is a probability it might delay further the application also at the descretion of the officer if he/she wants to accept it but it does not harm the application.

Sinecera89:
Good evening everyone.
Thank you oga OyoTunjiUSA and other gurus for always rendering help.
I went for B1/B2 interview for the first time and was successful. I'm not for IW. This was 12 days ago (excluding public holiday). The VO gave me a white paper and told me I will be sent an email indicating how to collect my visa. I have not received any email.
I have gone through posts on collection of passports, but honestly, I didn't understand how to go about it either through AVITS or OIS
Please help me with step to step procedures.
Thanks in anticipation.

Congratulations, monitor the progress on this link https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx by (filling your details) till your visa status is updated to "Issued"

Once issued, go to OIS site, login and schedule appointment. it would first take you to a page to validate your passport. link here https://apt.oisservices.com/pickup-service/pick.

Once you enter your passport number, it would indicate if your passport has been delivered to OIS for pick-up. Once the system indicate it is avalable for pick-up, you would need to schedule appointment then go pick up your passport.

MimieeCK:
Hi. My visa was approved last week Wednesday using emergency business appointment. My flight is this weekend.

I haven’t gotten any email for pick up. Should I just go to OIS tomorrow? Any advise please?

If the system prompt you on OIS website that "Your passport is ready for pick-up" i think you should go for it but dont forget to schedule an appointment.

Drebal:
Hello guys , my parents got denied this morning - age 60&65

Second appointment, first was 2019

Why are you going to the USA ?
How many children do you have ?
Where is the rest of the children?
What’s your son’s address ?
What state ?
Are you retired ? Yes

Denied !!

Currently , they have a pending green card Application that’s lasted a year .. could that be the problem ?

Thank you.

1. While it is still fresh, you can ask them how they answered the interview questions. I think the problem is from how they answered the questions. I guess the VO was not convinced with some response.

2. Confirm if thier response was consistent with the DS160 application filled.

Sorry about that,i know it is painful.

Ikebabay:
Hi,
Please confirm- did he have to pay any fees to collect?

Yes, he paid 31 dollars, the equivalent in Naira. I forgot to mention that sorry. That is becuase he was able to schedule appointment online without paying but if you pay online while scheduling an appointment, i dont see them asking you to repeat the payment again.