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Teemie22:
@olasubomy my husband is writing his statement of purpose. Based on activities listed for his visit(1,800), flight(1,200) and miscellaneous(1,000), everything sum up to $4k cad.

* Is that not too small for 3wks visitation
*Also is 10k cad okay for pof?

Proof of funds depends on which province your hubby intends to visit and what he would be doing during his period of stay. Suppose he plans to see someone who would be hosting him, thereby sorting the accommodation and some aspects of his feeding. That would reduce the burden on the amount he would declare viz-a-viz; if he is going to be a solo traveler, he would need to show more.

As you have stated, having a budget of $4,000 and declaring a bank statement with a closing balance of equivalent to 10,000 dollars is a good strategy, and it would show he has enough buffer just in case of emergencies. I would say you guys should pay attention to the visit section of the budget 1,800 dollars/21days (averaging 86 dollars per day) might be too small in the eyes of the VO for three weeks. You guys can plan to have more cash for that aspect; again, it depends on the province and the purpose of the visit.

Also, avoid lumpsum deposits in the bank statement you would submit. If there is a lump sum deposit, address it in your letter of intent to the VO with documentary proof.

I hope this helps!

Stevwonders:
Thank you for always availing yourself to help others. I have only 12 days to stay in New York before returning to Germany. I hope the time would be enough even if I send it to LA. Anyways, I have until 13th of September to do this. If it's not possible in America, upon my return, I would send directly to Vfs Düsseldorf.

Its my pleasure always!

You can send to any VFS all the over the world. The best approach would just be to contact them first to find out about their requirement.

Yes, I agree since you are spending less than two weeks in USA so you don't get stocked.

Stevwonders:
Hello guys, based on the advice I received from some helpful guys here, including @Olasubomy @yungbilli and others. I applied for my GCMS notes and addressed the issues on it, by writing a detailed letter of Intent in my second application.
Moving forward, I received BVL and PPR on the 13 of this month..
The thing is, my flight to New York is in two days time. Is there a possibility that I can send my passport for stamping in New York? If yes, any idea how long it would take?

Big Congrats!

Yes, you can submit it for stamping in the USA. You can estimate 2weeks to have it stamped and returned to your US address.

The requirement and style of submission in the United States is slightly different . You would need to send an e-mail to:
info.canny@vfshelpline.com to advise you on the requirements.

VAC (USA) also has a platform where you can chat with an agent online - You would need to consider the time zones as regards their business hours. see link below:

https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/can/book-an-appointment

Click on webchat to chat them.

NB: Since you would be staying in USA temporarily, plan to send to Los Angeles for a faster response and don't forget to have your biometrics slip handy.

Safe trip!

charli5:
@makano and other gurus
Applied to the university of Calgary (MSc). School resumes 29h August. Any magic can be done, where can I send mails to? Abeg which one be MP?
Upfront medicals-17th June
Applied-June 24th
Biometrics done-27th June
Biometrics updated-23rd July
Medicals updated-12th august
Eligibility and others not started yet

1. Members of Parliament (MP) are like our legislators in the House of Assembly; these MPs are elected members of the House of Commons. Each MP has its district or region across the province of Canada. You must contact the MP in the jurisdiction where you intend to study. See the link below. Navigate to the MP in the area you plan to study, i.e. where your school is located.:

https://www.ourcommons.ca/Members/en/search

2. You can also start sending follow-up e-mails and webform since your resumption is about two weeks away. I would advise you to liaise with your department for possible deferral or start with online classes. You can plan to travel later when you get your approval in case of further processing delays, so you don’t lose your seat in the programme.

3. . Another option you can explore is to order your GCMS notes. Although, the department that processes the GCMS notes request is different from the visa processing unit. You may be lucky the request might trigger a closer look into your file.

4. Prayer factor cannot be underestimated.

All the best!

Swaggu002015:
Hello everyone, I applied for Canada study visa but was refused based on family ties in Canada and I do not have any family member or friend in Canada, please could this have been a misinterpretation or what?

Second reason was my reason for visit is not consistent with temporary stay given with info I gave and all I submitted was everything related to study permit

The wordings on the IRCC refusal letter are general statements as stated in their IRPA Act, and they are just stating the relevant section of the Act that applies to their reason for refusal. You would need to order your GCMS notes to see the specific concerns of the visa officers.

I guess the VO was not convinced with your purpose of visit when they read your statement of purpose. The GCMS notes will give you more details, and you would need that to refute the refusal reasons when you are filing your next application in your letter of explanation. The aspect of family ties in Canada can be refuted when addressing home ties

Solidcitizen:
Please is it advisable to travel in December? Already have COPR and trying to book flight now, but I need to sort out some things in Nigeria between now and December. I’m worried because of the possible weather situation, as I will be traveling with a toddler

The snow would have been back that period and would be very cold. It would be easier if you had someone in Canada to support you in looking for houses and some little run-around. You might not find it funny because of the cold, which you are not yet used to. If you can wait it out till March/April, the weather would be tolerable by then and not as cold as November to February, but that does not mean you can't travel in December; just giving you an idea of what to expect. Another option would be to come earlier than December when the weather won't yet be intensely cold.

Update on Post Graduate work Permit
Posted August 2, 2022

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/measures-post-graduation-work-permits-temporary-resident-permanent-resident-pathways.html

Kingegram2018:
Please I need your help here, what can I upload here

You would need to fill the form IMM 5257 and upload in that section. You would get the form here:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides.html

May79:
Good morning everyone pls I need the link to vfs consent form and if can fill it with a pen or is to be printed the one I saw was for India thanks

Check it here:

https://www.nairaland.com/5818588/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/475#95633153

Print it and fill it with pen.

Credit:rebecausoro

purespikes:
Please, I need help with renting an apartment in Moncton, New Brunswick starting from 1st September, 2022. Also, any help regarding a temporary stay from 26th August, 2022 will be appreciated. I can't find any suitable airbnb

PS: the accommodation is for a woman and 3 kids

Send me an e-mail and I would share info regarding areas you can search.

Creativebelle:
Pls Everyone
I am trying to apply and its my first time...

For GCkey, Pls under each section..do I need to upload documents one after the other or I merge all documents then upload once on each section..


Pls pardon my ignorance..just trying to get it right

Thank you

Its okay to clear your doubts - When you get to that stage after answering all the questionnaires, each section will indicate what you should upload based on your responses. You just need to follow the instructions then upload other relevant documents merged in one single document in the client section.

But, let the letters i.e. ( letter of intent, invitations letters etc) as it applies to you be the first thing the VO would see

WarriBrandChic:
Thank you all for the pointers on passport submission.

Here is my full gist.

I landed in Canada in April and hubby applied for visit visa for himself and our 3 year old daughter in March before I left Nigeria. He updated his profile with my SIN and ID Card via webforms when i got to Canada in April. The plan was for them to come for summer vacation, but after about 2 months of no update on his dashboard, we started sending mails and webforms to Nairobi, our first GCMS note came out in June with no major development on our application aside from criminality passed in March, then I contacted MP. The feedback was the same as the GCMS note and that it's still within processing time, that nothing can be done , so we should stil wait it out. We continued to send mails and webforms and at a time hubby sent mails to all the visa office emails he could find here (about 50+ of them) still, only few responded that he should direct any enquiry or webform to where our application was being processed (Nairobi).

All through the process, we continued in prayer and thanksgiving relentlessly.
Last month i contacted another MP after the first MP became unresponsive. He spoke to IRCC on our behalf and told us that, our application was just with other routine application and nothing major is going on with it, that also there is backlog with the processing office, he put in an escalation request, and 2 days later, they requested for consent letter. A week later we received our PPR......Glory be to God forever more. GOD came through on time for us. I return all thanks and Glory to Him, for Jesus never fails.

Documents submitted

Detailed LOE/SOP (about 4 pages)
POF (Bank statements, with mybankstatement tickets) and explanation of major money movement in and out of the accounts.
Travel History: He has been to the Uk twice and the US twice in the past 7yrs, but our last application to Canada and US in 2019 were both refused.
Land docs
PFA Statement
Financial investments
Vehicle Proof of ownerships
Introductory letter from office
Leave Letter
Marriage Cert....

In All, my advice from our experience: No two applications are the same, there are different factors, different history, and different cases, but You have only one major job to do as an applicant, convince the VO on three grounds, and rememeber only you can tell your story passionately.
You need to think as a VO and convince them that
1)You are financially capable
2)You have hometimes: i.e what draws you back to your home country is greater than an uncertain beginning in Canada, you have to prove this either by, family back home, a thriving biz or Job, social engagement, and may be evidence that you have never breached Immigration laws in the past.
3)You are a bona-fide visitor, student, or whatever you have applied for.

Lastly and Firstly, commit everything in God's hand, ask him for guidance and Favour, and even if you don't get it, seek for his direction again and reapply.
May the Lord grant all those wating for their PPR sooner than they expect it .

Thanks and Cheers to this community.

Congratulations

Karmora:
Please can you help me with the new webform link , there are two links one looks modified and they reply quickly on this new One I lost it .

Are you referring to this:

https://secure.cic.gc.ca/ClientContact/en/Application/Form/69

WarriBrandChic:
Hi guys, thanks for all the info on this platform..

It's PPR for VV spouse and kid.

Application March, 2022
Contacted MP June, 2022, application not touched
GCMS June, 2022, no info on application
GCMS July, 2022, not yet received
Contacted MP July 25, 2022
Feedback from MP July 27, 2022, Application Escalation to processing office
Request letter from processing office July 27,2022
Updated profile, July 27, 2022
PPR August 4, 2022

Will be back with full gist...

Please what documents are required to send passport to Abuja if biometrics was done in lagos. Info needed urgently to send passport out today. Thank you.

Congratulations on the approval. Send to Abuja VFS. It is faster in Abuja. See below for your use:

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 you 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

kunbeeee:
Hi guys. I want to request for a letter of employment to apply for visit visa to Canada. Please where (what address) should the letter be addressed to?

Address it to:

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

ditha:
Hi Folks,

Quick question for anyone that have invited their parents to attend their graduation in canada. Did you upload your letter of completion of graduation letter? Which document did you use to show your graduation timeline?

You can upload your letter of completion if you have it. But if you are yet to complete your final exams and have all your grades released and approved by your faculty, then you might not be able to secure a letter of completion yet.

Additionally, you can get a “TO WHOM LETTER” from your faculty for graduation invitation purposes. That letter should state the date you are expected to graduate and the name of your guest documented on the letter. Inform your faculty or programme officer that you need such a letter. They know how to draft it.

Furthermore, you can also write a confirmation of invitation letter to affirm you are inviting the guest mentioned above, and you explain the arrangement you have made for the duration of their stay in terms of accommodation and living.

Erudensi:
Hello my people, pls I need urgent help. How do I submit my other documents via the new portal for a Visitor's visa. The space to attach documents is one space while are lots of documents to be attached. Pls help me cos am just stocked there.

Merge all the documents in a single file in order of importance and attach it there. You can do a table of content to itemize to the VO which is which.

Use this link to merge https://www.ilovepdf.com/

Makibarbie:
I applied for the visa through an agent and i dont have any travel history during the application. So i decided to go on a week holiday to Dubai to atleast build my application. Now i am requesting the agent to send the stamped passport through webform but he has not been responding.

I also included my landed property but agents is saying they are not necessary.

So please can i raise the webform without the agent using my Application no or IUC number.

Also will I receive the update or it will be sent the email address the agent used?

Please, send the evidence of landed property and the Dubai stamp via webform if you know the email that was submitted with the application. Your thoughts are valid.

You would need to fill the email address that was submitted with the application. All responses and update would be sent to the email the agent used to apply. That is the e-mail IRCC agents would recognize.

Odemot2:
Hello Nairalanders, please how can I retrieve my Canadian application account to check my application status? An agent did it using his email accounts without informing me and he has been unresponsive. Please any information would be appreciated.

I posted some guidance on how to retrieve your account from a third party/agent sometime last year. You can check this thread to see my post.

https://www.nairaland.com/6567181/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/566

Note that your agent will no longer have access to your account anymore as a result of this activity. You would be asked to fill a form disassociating yourself from the agent and submit along the process.

All the best!

ZenMode:
hello house, please help me reason this application;

husband is a PR in canada, wife wants to apply for visit visa to girth birth in canada... true intention o. what are the odds of getting the visa ?
Any suggestions on the type of documentaion to submit to build a strong application?
thanks

The intention to give birth in Canada does not represent a violation that would lead to a refusal as long as you can proof you meet all the requirements' for a temporary resident visa. You can state this as your intent. You may just need to work on:

• Home Tie: An example could be proof of your maternity leave from your workplace as a proof you would be returning home back to your job.
• Financial: Proof that you have the financial capability to cover your expenses for the period of stay inclusive of medical expenses.
• Medical report evidence in case there has been pre-existing medical conditions or complications in the past that necessitates your desire to give birth in a safe country with the best medical care to ensure the safety and life of the mother and unborn child.
• You can draft a letter of Intent and state your purpose of visit there. Make it look convincing that you genuinely want the best of medical care for your safety.

Just make sure you work on home ties back to Nigeria since the husband is in Canada.

Hope this helps.

Creativebelle:
Hello all

Pls I am filling the visitors visa on the new portal

Are they requesting for NIN? Or can I fill passport details?Pls see attached picture

Thank you

Yes, you can use your passport details.

RoyalDukeDon:
Please how can I join The nigerian association in new brunswick,as I'll be arriving in few
weeks

Send me an e-mail when you arrive New Brunswick. I will send your number to admin to add you on WhatsApp group.

Deronke1:
Hi, please anyone with info on vfs Lagos contact and email please,,, Google is confusing me

See below and source to help you navigate further:

Please contact us for any information regarding the visa process:

Contact us by phone: 2348150199900

Contact us by email: info.cannig@vfshelpline.com

Source: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/can/contact-us

PrinceAdeAde:
Thanks a lot @olasubomy for responding. it is reflecting in the applicant information section as advised

Was really worried that I have issue with Biometrics.thanks once again as you just zapped my worry

No worries, bro. Your portal is good. The information under applicant information is the first test to determine if IRCC has received your biometric data.

The remark on your portal that says “ we are yet to receive your biometrics” does not change immediately after biometrics capturing for some applicants until the immigration authorities have completed sharing your information with their migration partners. After which, it would now change to “ Biometrics Completed.”

You will see this change later on your portal as your application progresses.

I wish you success!

PrinceAdeAde:
Pls has anyone captured Biometrics and it didnt reflect. Mine was captured almost 3 weeks ago and my profile is still stating we are yet to recieve your Biometrics

Sent mails ,raised webforms with my biometric slip.Also raised complaint to VFS but no response yet from all these channels

Has anyone experienced this and how did they navigate to close such issue promptly

Thanks

Check under applicant information: Is your biometric number, date of biometrics and expiry date reflecting on your profile?

samfrancis1:
A working visa

I think I have some good news:

I have done some quick research as promised into some of those conversations on Canada Student Thread also did my independent check on IRCC. Hepatitis B was not listed among the infectious disease checked. I don't see any documentation on IRCC that they check for this particular ailment.

I think you are good to go. Please see the link and extract from IRCC below:

https://www.nairaland.com/5233221/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/160

I wish you quick recovery and good health.

samfrancis1:
A working visa

Ok, for a working visa, you would most definitely need medicals. I would try to check if i can see those conversations or specific guidance on IRCC web and get back to you.

samfrancis1:
Hey nairalanders a bother needs a help… can someone living with hepatitis b get canada visa?

What kind of visa category. Generally, you do not need medical exam for visiting visa for period of 6 months or less. You may not need to worry about that if your enquiry is in that visa category?

For Student Visa - You need to confirm from Canada Students Visa Thread. I remember this topic has been discussed there.

Teemie22:
I guessed I used the wrong term, what I meant is letter written to VO to explain purpose of visit.

Yes, I understand, and I would still give the same response. There is no hard and fast rule to drafting your letter of intent or purpose of visit to the Consulate. You need to demonstrate to the visa officer that you meet all the criteria for approval.

One clue would be to itemise all the requirements for a visit visa and address them section by section. (Check IRCC web for their requirements). Then conclude this by giving your firm commitment to abide by the rule and regulations of Canada as it relates to your visa conditions to returning to your home country immediately after the authorised period of stay.

You can sign-off on it if you want.

dwal:
Thank you. i know that is very clear. why asking is that does it mean they IRCC will take decision soon or not because travel date is August 1st.
Moreover, i will be applying for UK student visa soon for September intakes am just confused. i need a guidance. if canada respond on time i will prefer it.

The response is simply informing you that they do not require any additional information from you and all documents received from you will be added to your file. We cant tell if it implies speedy processing of the application. The personnel who sends these correspondence to applicants is a different unit from the ones who does the actual visa processing.

The truth is no one can tell you when decision would taken since we are not privy to their internal workings. The process with Canada application comes with lots of patience. I know it can be tiring. The documents that can give you a clue if your application is at advanced stage are:

1. Your GCMS notes records

2. When your eligibility review has started and this is being reflected on your IRCC portal.

You can keep sending periodic reminders to IRCC via webform regardless that they have responded to you.

All the best!

dwal:
PLEASE WHO CAN DECODE THIS RESPONSE FROM IRCC.

THANK YOU



Good day,

Thank you for contacting Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

We have verified the information you provided and want to thank you for your patience and understanding regarding the delay in answering your enquiry.

We are pleased to confirm reception of the document(s). Rest assured the document(s) will be added on file shortly.

Furthermore, we would like to confirm that the information found in your online account is the most up-to-date, so no additional information can be provided by the Client Support Centre agents.

For this reason we invite you to continue to check your application status online. If you have outstanding questions, you may visit the contact us page and select the appropriate option for your enquiry:



I need to:

· tell you about a change in my circumstances that affects my application (marriage, birth of a child, or similar)

· change my contact information

· submit requested documents

· withdraw my application or request a refund

Please note that even if you haven’t heard from us recently, we’re still processing your application. We are working on processing applications as quickly as possible and we will make all the necessary efforts to finalize the application as soon as possible. Rest assured that you will be informed as soon as a decision is reached or if additional information is needed.

We would also like to suggest the following online resources that might be helpful to you with any immigration, refugee and/or citizenship requests:

· Find answers to your questions in our Help Centre

· Get general information on our website

· Download application forms and guides

· Change of address

· Find more information about how COVID-19 affects your immigration application.

· Learn about new measures in place to help people affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

· Learn about Canada’s response and the supports that are available.

We hope the information provided is helpful in assisting you with your enquiry.

Sincerely,

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: If you are not the intended recipient or if you received this communication in error, please delete the message without copying or disclosing it.

Note The information provided may change without notice. If there is conflicting information between the text in the email and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Citizenship Act or their regulations, the Act and/or Regulations prevail. This email was sent to you in the language of your choice. The information on the IRCC website is available in both official languages. The masculine form may have been used for convenience.

The response from IRCC is clear. What clarification do you need?