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 Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 2:00pm On Jun 03, 2022 |
Cue22:Big congratulations and wish you safe travels in advance! 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 1:28pm On Jun 03, 2022 |
DianneM:Hi Dianne, The current processing time on the IRCC web for applications for visitor visas done from outside Canada is 120 days, while that done from inside Canada is 36 days. You can use the link below to double-check for yours: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html I can assure you that they have seen your emails. Most times, they only respond with specific feedback when there is an update on your application or a decision has been made. Can you try to give them 17 days for your application to clock precisely two months, then you resume compassionate reminders since you are now on day 43. If your application has exceeded standard processing times, keep sending those reminders. To cite an example, you can stress the mental and emotional stress you are going through not being with your spouse for that long and the effect on your kids. You mentioned you have tried to call IRCC. It is not easy getting those guys on phone but you can keep trying. All the very best! |
| Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 3:20pm On Jun 02, 2022 |
Japh11:See link below: https://www.ourcommons.ca/Members/en/search Search for the one in the region where you intend to visit and you can send your e-mail. |
| Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 3:14pm On Jun 02, 2022 |
Raymond2485:I just responded to your e-mail. |
| Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 2:05am On Jun 02, 2022 |
Iffylove:It will end in praise. All the best! |
| Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 1:53am On Jun 02, 2022 |
Iffylove:I am not sure of the purpose of the visit, but this mail to you is a generic one to deter you from bombarding them with e-mails: • If the purpose of visit is not time-bound and you can still afford to exercise some patience, you can give it a little time. • If the application has passed standard processing times, send a reminder through a webform and not by e-mail except Abuja. • If the application has not passed standard processing times, but travel is time-bound and urgent, send a compassionate mail/ request through a webform. • Give it another two weeks before sending another e-mail and let the mail be periodical like thrice in a week. It will end in praise. |
| Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 1:07am On Jun 02, 2022 |
Iffylove:It all depends on the nature of the application and the purpose of the visit. No one can tell the duration of time before the decision comes. Your follow-up with IRCC through web forms and emails and how you can convince them in these follow-up emails might help reduce the processing time for you depending on the travel intent. I understand the anxiety. |
| Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 5:53pm On Jun 01, 2022 |
ijeshaprincess:Hi, You have earlier sent an e-mail / reminder to IRCC that triggered this response. You must have sent some documents to them in that e-mail. They want you to raise a webform and resend your request/enquiries to them re-attaching those documents (i.e the flight ticket you mentioned etc.) you sent to them. They are not referring to all the documents you submitted in your application. 2 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 5:35pm On Jun 01, 2022 |
Raymond2485:1. Check to ensure their is no gap in the date range of your employment or volunteer work, if there is a gap in which you were not working, indicate and put unemployed. That should fix it. 2. You should only concern yourself for the past 10 years so you need to start from 2012. 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by olasubomy: 4:09pm On Jun 01, 2022 |
maziude:Thanks alot for the clarification. |
| Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by olasubomy: 7:22am On Jun 01, 2022 |
Hi Guys, Does anyone know much about medical insurance in Canada and options for parents, and how this works? • Does one has to be a permanent resident or citizen before getting medical insurance coverage for dependent parents, or can these be done by a temporary resident child who is still a student or a Canadian graduate under the Post Graduate Work Permit? • Is it possible for parents to also be entitled to the government Medicare card? If the answer is yes, how does this work? I would appreciate the thoughts of anyone who knows much about getting medical insurance coverage for parents. 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by olasubomy: 2:27am On May 31, 2022 |
efeturi3:I think what @Blessed451 is saying is that you should ensure your visa is still valid and has not expired before you leave Canada, so you don’t have issues getting back in. Visas and study permit both serve different purposes. The student visa grants you access to board the plane and enter Canada while the study permit legalises your stay. Don’t forget that a fresh interview would always be conducted each time immigrants get into the country despite exiting the country with legal papers, so you would face the obvious questions again . Why are you coming into Canada?, How long are you staying? Etc. The officer expects you to be in school studying, so you have to prepare your responses in case the line of questions rally rounds the reason for exiting Canada, duration of absence from school and the date you decide to get back into Canada. 2 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 10:52pm On May 25, 2022 |
Vinny102:Abuja has no webform. Send it to their e-mail address. |
| Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 11:36am On May 25, 2022 |
Vinny102:I would not know where your application is being processed but most applications from Nigeria for temporary residents are handled in Nairobi Kenya. I mentioned Abuja because they are proactive most times and also domiciled in your country of origin. Abuja - ABUJA-IM-Enquiry@international.gc.ca) |
| Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 6:42am On May 25, 2022 |
Vinny102:It is a good step if the member of parliament is willing to enquire about your application on your behalf. Another step you can make is to send webforms to IRCC to appeal for the speedy processing of your application. Also, send periodical mail to Abuja IRCC, those guys can be very useful sometimes. I am sure there would be some work on your application, don't worry if your eligibility has not started. Sometimes eligibility remark does not change till approval comes. All the best! 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 6:28am On May 25, 2022 |
Emmiko90:Apologies, I have been very busy lately and not really had time to catch up on my mails. But, to avoid further delay, you can ask your questions here and i can respond or any member of the house. But if it is confidential and not so urgent, please give me till next week then send me a reminder. |
| Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 6:51pm On May 20, 2022 |
Letuspraytogod:I think you are mixing it up. I had to do a check now to confirm. It wont ask you that question. for example, lets assume you are sending webform to Nairobi. Just type on google - IRCC Webform Nairobi - then click on the link, it should give you the below for Nairobi: https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/case-cas-eng.aspx?mission=nairobi Do the same for other countries, you should have the exact details of questionnaire. I hope this clarifies. 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 1:57pm On May 20, 2022 |
Letuspraytogod:Yes, visa office processing your application is outside of Canada except for permanent residency applications that are sometimes done in Canada. |
| Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 6:44am On May 19, 2022 |
Letuspraytogod:I will advise you use webforms. But you can send mail to Abuja IRCC (ABUJA-IM-Enquiry@international.gc.ca) New York was just a discretion I took . |
| Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 9:41pm On May 18, 2022 |
rheene009:Thanks @rheene009 - Thanks for the spot. You are right though in fairness some go extra mile but it is better not to expect much from them and channel your communication directly to IRCC. @ Letuspraytogod: - My response to you relates to IRCC not MP, it skipped my mind to note that. All the best! |
| Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 9:23pm On May 18, 2022 |
Letuspraytogod:It depends on your situation. I tagged the mail “Urgent” Compassionate Request or “Priority Mail” – Compassionate Request. Since yours is for school, you can coin your request to appeal to their emotions, and a few instances can be; • Your programme is very rigorous and fast-paced, and ongoing studies in your environment are not conducive due to the constant power interruption and difference in time zones, affecting your mental health and psyche to read. • Unable to collaborate with your fellow cohorts on your group project assignment due to difference in location and time zones. • You can also add that you are not only aiming to study, but your study plan is to be the best in your class and being amongst your cohorts will give you that leverage. • Continuous waiting regarding your decision on your application affecting your study plan and your target date to complete your studies to achieve…………………….( fill in the gap depending on your situation) Then you can then appeal for their speedy processing of your application but let your mail to them not only appeal to their emotions but look convincing and concise. Above are a few tips on the thought process behind compassionate mail you can refine to your situation. I hope this helps. 4 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 3:42am On May 18, 2022 |
ditha:I only sent e-mail to Abuja, others were webform. |
| Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 3:38am On May 18, 2022 |
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| Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 9:02pm On May 17, 2022 |
afrobrown2000:Thanks - just type "IRCC Webform London" on google, it would come out then you open the link. Do the same for other countries too. Let me know if you are not able to get it. |
| Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 8:25pm On May 17, 2022 |
Something to cheer us up! PPR Alert: I applied for a visit visa for my dad and mum to attend my convocation ceremony barely almost two months ago. Timeline: Applied via the IRCC New Portal = March 27, 2022 Biometric Request – March 28, 2022. Biometrics Done – April 6 Biometrics updated same day for Mother but April 11 for Father. (Note, I did not file group applications for them because I did not have much knowledge as I do now, so I would say group application is better if you are applying for both parents). Then the long wait started – I was aware that my application had not yet passed standard processing times, so I had to be very diplomatic about how I flood IRCC with emails, so I first contacted the MP of my region. MP contacted on April 25 – I sent a plea for their follow-up assistance with IRCC. MP Feedback on April 26 – They informed me there is nothing they can do on the visit visa that is still within processing times of 102 days. They even told me they doubted the decision would come on time. I did not take no for an answer. I sent a response appealing that the graduation is in May, but all went to voice mail  ; they did not respond to me again, maybe when they saw my wahala was too much  This experience with the MP has taught me only God has the final decision over your life. I started thinking of the next step. I chatted with Fankrobbn1 chief guru from the Canada Student thread, since he knows better than me on things like this. He encouraged me that immigration hardly refuses parents as they have lesser flight risk as long as the person does not have a criminal record. Fankrobbn1 is a very confident immigration guru, and I like him for that. I started sending periodical webform to London, Lagos, Abuja, and Nairobi and even decided to add the superpowers, New York . I compassionately coined the mail (compassionate mail) appealing for my parents to be part of the ceremony. Abuja has no web form, so I sent emails to Abuja IRCC.I had barely done that for a week before Abuja IRCC sent an email to check the portal for an important letter, and lo and behold, I saw their PPR today. Documents Submitted: • My personal stamped Canadian Bank statement –I took a calculated risk - I did not submit bank statements for my parent because my dad does not have much. Only my mum has a bank statement, so I thought about how I will submit a bank statement for mum and none for dad—the reason for the decision. But on the second note, that might work for a group application. • Air flight ticket – fully paid – I attached evidence. • Airbnb- Fully paid – I attached evidence. • Letter of invitation from my school • Confirmation of invitation letter drafted by me. • Copies of Previous USA and UK visas • Copies of Governors Consent to Land (C of O) • Just two random old family pictures showing me with my parents on essential days (Picture of my ICAN induction and my dad's birthday) • The file size was beyond 2 mb, so I sent the major doc on the portal and sent the remaining through a webform, and email with a letter of explanation addressed to the Deputy High Commission. I wish you guys still expecting God speed and positive decision soon. You will testify soon. 11 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 6:14pm On May 16, 2022 |
rheene009:If you have tried your best and it still gives you beyond 2MB, exclude those you feel are a lesser priority. Send those documents by web form with a letter of explanation; the letter should notify the officer you are sending across to supplement the submitted documents. These additional documents could not be submitted via the regular channel of the IRCC portal due to limitations on the allowable file size of 2MB. It is a better option than forcing all into 2MB mb or less, and some documents look blurry and hard to read, but if you can fix it without looking blurry and hard to read, you are good to go. |
| Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 1:51pm On May 13, 2022 |
Vinny102:Your GCMS notes are for you to see the updated status on your file, and it does not guarantee to influence the speedy process of your application. Although, the department responsible for receiving Access to Information requests (GCMS Notes) is different from the department that reviews visa applications. However, in the event of collation of an applicant's GCMS records, there might be some missing items or clarification that would require clarity from the department that does actual reviews of visa applications. These can be a rare occasion that would cause visa officers to have a closer look at the file before the GCMS is signed off and mailed out by the ATIP department. These rare occasions may cause the case processing analyst to review the file further to the next step. You can type GCMS notes on google and choose one out of the many options. You will be asked to sign a form with blue biro before they execute. I hope this answers your query. |
| Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 8:51pm On May 12, 2022 |
livviee:You can apply on her behalf so you tick Yes for "use of representative" and tick "No" for the section on "authorized representative" since you are not a licensed immigration consultant. |
| Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 8:16pm On May 12, 2022 |
19CannyMum:Big Congrats 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 7:41pm On May 12, 2022 |
Betterlife2018:Congrats to your mum and Dad. Send to Abuja VFS. It is faster in Abuja Put the below in Envelop and address to VFS Biometrics slip 2 copies of data page International Passport A copy of the passport request letter Transmission fee receipt (If you are submitting to Abuja VFS) 2 copies of the consent form You will need to pay a transmission fee of NGN 9,410 to the account below if your are using Abuja VFS ACCOUNT DETAILS: CANADA LOGISTIC COLLECTION ACCOUNT (A/c no 0065165839) Sterling bank. VFS ABUJA ADDRESS: Visa Application Centre, Visa Application Centre Sterling Bank Plaza, 3rd Floor Plot No 1083, Mohammadu Buhari Way, Central Business District Abuja Nigeria 5 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 3:42pm On May 12, 2022 |
Vinny102:Don’t worry that you did not get the actual response you expected. IRCC always read their mails. One good way to know they track your mails is when you order your GCMS notes, it will be part of the incoming correspondence pages. You can notify IRCC by the other channel. What I mean is If you have told them by webform, try doing so now by email, and if you did by email, do so also by webform, so you rest assured you have informed IRCC and you have your evidence. When you do it by email, do a screenshot of the corrected area/page in question, paste it on the body of the email, and attach the document as an attachment. |
| Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 7:12pm On May 11, 2022 |
bcolat21:Pension is just additional proof to support home tie but not vital to add as long as you have demonstrated with other documentation that you have a job and currently working. Some of the significant checks for a visit visa are proof of finance and a stable job or business that you are coming back to. For example, for a job, the visa officer would want to see a reference letter from your employer confirming that you are currently a staff in that establishment and if you have any documents to show approval of your leave, that will strengthen your case 3 Likes |
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