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Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 5:40am On Jun 10, 2022

afrobrown2000:
@olasubomy does this mean that the in Canada processing time applies.....have been on SOWP so if my wife applies for me from canada its better than if i apply myself from Nigeria

Yes, sir, processing time applies to both outside and inside Canada. You can view the link below for the IRCC guidelines for different categories of applications as it relates to in and out of Canada. Your SOWP would have a shorter processing time if filed from Canada, but the actual processing time and finalization of your application are up to the immigration authorities.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html

Currently, some applications recently filed inside Canada are taking longer than usual, like Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP), which used to be very fast. PGWP processing now is running into months due to the backlogs of applications IRCC is dealing with and support they are rendering to wartorn countries like Ukraine. So you may experience longer than normal processing times

Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 12:27pm On Jun 05, 2022

Letuspraytogod:
You don’t understand.
What I mean is, I emailed the MP 13 days ago and the next day I got a response from them asking for my personal details which I sent almost immediately and they acknowledged the email.
Since then I haven’t heard anything. So what I’m saying is, how soon can I email them again asking if there’s any update.
PLEASE I NEED HELP. Thanks

You just have to be patient for the MP to get back to you. It is not something that can be rushed. You can follow up with the MP if you have not heard from them in 2 weeks from the date they asked you for those personal details.

Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 8:19am On Jun 05, 2022

lubriderm:
Hi everyone, please I’m a novice here and need some information.

My mum would like to visit my sister who just put to bed. We are planning to apply for visitors visa using an invitation letter from my sister.

Please how much would be required to show as Proof of fund. We don’t intend to submit my mom’s account statement as she’s a trader and doesn’t have much inflow in the account. My sister would be using her own account.

Also please where can I get the format for invitation letter or letter of explanation.

I have also read about web form on this forum but I’m not sure of where to access it after I’ve applied.

Please anyone with info should kindly assist. Thank you.

Your sister can file for your mum since since she is the one inviting her. The amount to show as proof of funds depends on the period of time your mum intends to stay in Canada. Your sister would need to demonstrate in her invitation letter that she would be responsible for your mum's stay in Canada with that , she can use her Canadian bank statement.

Another key area the visa officer would be looking out for is home ties to her country, just to be sure your mum would be going back after her planned duration of stay in Canada.

Your sister should remember to submit necessary document to show that your mum has some asset or livelihood that would compel her to return back home like incorporation documents for her business, documents for landed properties in her name or your dad's name.

There is no hard and fast rule to an invitation letter. She just needs to write a formal letter, she can tag the heading "Letter of Invitation". The letter should be addressed to:

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

All the best!

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Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 12:47am On Jun 05, 2022

Karmora:
Hello olasubomy please I tried to send you a mail . Please can you reply. Thanks

I have responded.

Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 8:26pm On Jun 04, 2022

Stevwonders:
Please can someone advice me on what to do next ? I'm thinking of appealing the decision because I don't quite understand what they mean by "not satisfied based on travel history, immigration status and purpose of visit". I need your input @Olasubomy and other expert in the house.

I am sorry about the delay in your application from IRCC.

The refusal reasons means IRCC doubts ties to your home country (Nigeria). Refusal reasons based on travel history and immigration status could mean the following;

• You have more ties to another country aside from your home country.
• There is no proof on file with immigration that you have a job or established business back home.
• You have overstayed your visa in another country.
• You currently live in another country and have been there for an extensive period.
• You are currently studying in another country.

This is not saying you are guilty of any of the above because we have not seen your GCMS notes, but to show you a few examples of the meaning of that category of refusal reasons

Once immigration has made a verdict on your application, the only means to appeal this is Judicial review. Judicial review is costly and time-consuming, and it is like taking the Government of Canada to court. This is not to discourage you if you want to tow that part but to let you know that hiring an authorised Canadian Immigration lawyer is not cheap. They can only do their best to defend you in court, but the final verdict lies with the presiding judge or jury.

My candid advice would be that you don’t rush to file another application. The best is to wait for your GCMS notes and give some time to build a more robust profile or strengthen your home ties before filing another visit visa application. You save a lot of money with this approach.

I wish you the best!

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Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 1:48pm On Jun 04, 2022

RAdedolapo:
Hello everyone. I am currently a student in Canada, and I will be graduating later this year. I would like to invite my family members to attend my graduation, but I am not quite sure how to go about it. Can someone help me with what I might need to do to apply? Thank you.

Congratulations in advance,

You can liaise with your faculty adviser or program officer to issue you a “letter of invitation” for visa purposes to invite your family. That letter would state the date you are expected to graduate and the name of the person you are inviting, and your faculty would know best. You can also draft a “confirmation of invitation letter” to attest you are inviting your family.

Additionally, what I did in my case was book an Airbnb where my parents are going to stay. The Airbnb would show the check-in, and check-out date, which should settle proof of accommodation aspect, and you note it in your confirmation of invitation letter. The good side of Airbnb is that you can cancel your reservation at a later date and get your full refund ( Make sure you monitor the refund policy) in case of processing delays from immigration.

Finally, Plan to apply on their behalf using your phone number and e-mail address as contact details, so you can follow up in case of processing delays and check the link below for additional documents you need to attach for them for a visiting visa.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/supporting-documents.html

Then select as shown on attachment as this should apply to you for the list of additional support documents you need to attach for them.

All the best!

Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 12:56am On Jun 04, 2022

Raymond2485:
Olasubomy you are just a God sent, and you doing a great job here, taking out time to solve other peoples issues and problem, typing long chat, mails text and all.....not easy at all.
Shout out to others too going out of their ways to give us favorable responses.

Thanks and God bless

I am just doing my own bit bro. I see lots of smart guys and ladies on this forum I also learn from.

I am happy if I can add value to someone.

Thanks for the compliment.

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Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 12:53am On Jun 04, 2022

Raymond2485:
Hello Olasubomy,

Pls can you explain the application process of visitor visa from inside Canada.
Can application be submitted from inside Canada when the applicants are still outside Canada.
If yes, who can do this on behalf of the applicants.

Thank you

Hi Raymond,

The application process is simply the same. A temporary resident in Canada may choose to apply for his/her spouse in Nigeria as their representative. This kind of application would be deemed filed in Canada. This temporary resident can then follow up with IRCC should there be need in case of delay in application processing.

That's just the basic difference.

Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by olasubomy: 12:23am On Jun 04, 2022

Keren12:
Good evening family and friends I got a refusal sometime last year. I wanted to reapply again but decided to order my note. I submitted two SOA. The first money appeared at the beginning of the statement I didn't touch the money until the statement was printed. But had inflow and outflow while the major money was untouched. the second account came in as my arrears. But as a lump sum. I show the proof of where the money came in from. Please house what went wrong and what is the next move.

Hi Keren,

The visa officer's thinking is that you borrowed the money for demonstration purposes in your visa application. The transaction date the lump sum amount was credited to your account is most likely almost very close to the date you printed the statement for submission.

You may need to give it some time, like four months apart, minimum from the date you filed your second application and when you intend to file your re-application to IRCC. Within this window period, you can:

• Maintain the consistency of the inflow into your account, and it would give you time to build the account more.

• Try to avoid lump sum deposits. Lumpsum deposits mean amounts that are infrequent and irregular. E.g. If the range of values that goes into your account is between 4,000 naira and 10,000, a sudden 150,000 naira would be considered a lump sum. So try to ensure the inflows are within range.

• I assume the source of funds is from your business. The VO doubts the source of funds, which means you might need to work more on how you present the support document backing up those payments made to you.

• When filing your application again, after clicking yes to the visa being refused before on the IMM form, don't explain in the comment section of the refusal on the form like you did something wrong. Start by explaining the reasons behind the refusal to your understanding and conclude by stating you have attached sufficient documentary evidence to show the legitimacy and legality of the transaction from your business (mention name of company].

• You can liaise with any forum member of your interest to review your letter of explanation for you, especially the finance section, before submitting again.

In the meantime, keep building the accounts and limit withdrawals.

I wish you success in your next attempt,

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Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 2:00pm On Jun 03, 2022

Cue22:
Thanks to this page. I have benefited a lot from this page and I won't keep quiet.
First, from here I got to know about joining a group on telegram to get my USA visa appointment, which I have renewed my visa last month.

Again, I applied online for my Canadian visa renewal since April 2021 and re-applied again in January 2022 after I did not hear from the embassy. Yet, there was no response. Two weeks ago, I read from this group about ordering of GCMS Notes for the first time. I quickly googled about it. It says the application must be done by a Canadian resident or citizen.

Immly, I contacted my daughter who has a Permanent Residence permit to apply on my behalf...Lo and behold, just yesterday 2nd June 2022, I got an email from Canadian embassy to submit my passport to finalize the processing of my application. Wow! This is really worth sharing.

If I wasn't following this group, I would not know anything about "ordering GCMS Notes".

I am really grateful for everyone's contributions. Keep it up guys! We move!!!

Big congratulations and wish you safe travels in advance!

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Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 1:28pm On Jun 03, 2022

DianneM:
Good morning Olasubomy,

Please how do you determine normal processing time? I applied for the visa based on reunification with family member, the portal says I'll be communicated to within 14-30 business days; I'm on day 43.

I've mailed nairobi, accra, london, abujan new york and sent webforms to but I've only received generic responses.

Thank you

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:
Please can someone tell me how to contact an MP?

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:
Hello Olasubomy, pls i need a contact to reach you on this, kindly assist asap.

Pls see attached error, am unable to apply for visitor visa. Saying give details of all you employment and activities in past 10 yrs. Have done all i could. Pls assist

I just responded to your e-mail.

Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 2:05am On Jun 02, 2022

Iffylove:
Thanks, it's for family reunification.

It will end in praise. All the best!

Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 1:53am On Jun 02, 2022

Iffylove:
Thank you.
Have been sending mails and webforms. This is their response to one of the mails sent

Good day and thank you for your email enquiry and contacting the Migration Section.

In response to your email enquiry below, kindly note that this application is in queue for processing, and will be processed according to the receipt date.
Processing times have been affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic and are not accurate on our website. To this effect, we are unable to guarantee a timeframe for which a decision will be made on your application.
Rest assured that you will be informed as soon as a decision is reached, or, if deemed appropriate, to request additional information.
Note that continually emailing requesting the status of your application will not result in expedited processing.

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:
Hello everyone,
how long does it take for someone to receive ppr after submission of a visit visa on the new portal?

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,
Please I applied for visitor's Visa on the 21st of January. There has been no progress since and based on what I read on this thread started sending webform to IRCC and emails to Abuja, Nairobi and London. Well I sent another webform to IRCC this morning and got the response below but do not understand the bolded part of their request.
Am I supposed to submit documents that I uploaded during the application?. In the first webform I sent I informed them that I am currently in the UK on holiday and would like to submit my passport here and I attached the flight ticket indicating my use of the first leg and my return by end of June to Nigeria. Is that what they want me to send again? Am confused, someone should please advise me. Thanks.

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.

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Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 5:35pm On Jun 01, 2022

Raymond2485:
Hello All, good day

PLEASE I NEED HELP ON THIS QUESTION IN THE APPLICATION

Give details of all your employment and activities for the past 10 years.

i HAVE ENTERED MY details FROM 2006 TO DATE BUT ITS STILL GIVING ME ERROR

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.

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Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by olasubomy: 4:09pm On Jun 01, 2022

maziude:
Unless your parents are PR, they don’t qualify for the government insurance.

But they can get other private insurance. Check Manulife , they have some for visitors

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.

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Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21 by olasubomy: 2:27am On May 31, 2022

efeturi3:
what do you mean? Does that mean you cannot visit Nigeria if you are studying and your student visa is still valid?

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.

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Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 10:52pm On May 25, 2022

Vinny102:
This Abuja link for webform u sent for me doesn't open if I click on it
Please send for me the one that will open once I click on it here.
Thank u

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:
Thank u so much@olasubomy
I hv sent webform to IRCC Nairobi
But pls what is the link to send to that of Abuja?
Again, is my application being processed in Abuja or Nairobi?

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:
Please ami213, olabomy, blessed451and other gurus in the house please respond.
I sent an email to my MP to intervene for my delayed application and for faster processing of my application since the date of the convention which is the purpose of my travel is very very close and I got the below response which I complied already.
Please does the below response signifies hope of getting a decision soonest?��

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!

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Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 6:28am On May 25, 2022

Emmiko90:
Hello Olasubomy,

Kindly check your mail Thank you.

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:
Okay thank you.
When it asks me that “choose the office where your visa is being processed”
Where should I choose?

Kenya Or where??

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.

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Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 1:57pm On May 20, 2022

Letuspraytogod:
THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT SO FAR. I’d email those IRCC emails today including the MP.
I need help with webform. I don’t seem to understand at all.

I followed one link to london’s webform but I don’t understand some of the questions.

Is my application processed by an office outside Canada? How am I supposed to know?

Choose the visa office processing your application? How am I supposed to know?

Please help me here

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 appreciate you all.
Can someone please send me all IRCC emails?
So I can email them one after the other?
Nairabi
Lagos
Abuja
London
New York

Abi? Or the best is web form? Which one is preferable? Thank you so much

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:
i don't want to discourage you but set your expectation. MP's doesn't do much they will only check the status of your application. So don't expect much.

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:
PLEASE can you send the format of how to compose a mail to the MP?
Please I’m begging? I mean what the subject would be and the content of the email.
I need this urgently because it’s been 7 months after biometrics and I haven’t gotten anything yet.
Thank you

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.

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Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 3:42am On May 18, 2022

ditha:
Congratulations!

Please what is the new York email address? I want to apply for my parent next month

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

afrobrown2000:
congratulations
pls can your send me the link to London, Lagos, Abuja webforms ...i do have their emails....Thanks

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