purplerain:
Hi Eddy,
Can you please tell me how much the package transmission fee is, can't seem to see it online. My dad plans to go there in person to submit his passport.

passionup:
Hello all, I need to comment on the process using the new portal. While some people that have valid US visas found the portal easy. It is not easy for those that dont have a valid IS Visa.

I in particular interacted on that page today trying to fill the form and I got to the stage where the questions of having a valid US Visa and having being in Canada previously came up. I responded 'No' to the question of having a valid US Visa as I dont have one currently but responded 'yes' to the question of being in Canada previously.

After that, I observed that so many questions popped up. In summary, the questions were a combination of questions found in the Family information , Application for Visitor Visa and the Schedule 1- Application for Temporal Residence forms .

At the end, a list of requirements came up and the curious one for me was the request for Proof of Travel exemption . I dont know why that is a requirement because there is a provision for applying for exemption inside the application so why ask for proof again or are they other requirements needed because apart from evidence that one is vaccinated which isnt demanded for in the application,I cant think of other requirements.
Someone should help in clarifying this for me. Thank you

RuggedArab:
Dear Sir/Ma,

I have a question bothering me right now. I made an application for my mom through the GCkey on 28th Oct and 24hours later she got biometric enrollment. Biometric updated 2nd Nov and I got to know now that there is a new portal site “portal” which is faster so I read here and from other forum.

I also read on the new portal that you can have GCkey profile and the portal profile too. I want to apply again through the portal for a possible quick decision.

My question is can these applications on different sites (GCkey and Portal) run simultaneously? Do I need to withdraw my application with the GCkey platform and apply through the portal or CIC will harmonize the application?

passionup:
Hello all, I need to comment on the process using the new portal. While some people that have valid US visas found the portal easy. It is not easy for those that dont have a valid IS Visa.

I in particular interacted on that page today trying to fill the form and I got to the stage where the questions of having a valid US Visa and having being in Canada previously came up. I responded 'No' to the question of having a valid US Visa as I dont have one currently but responded 'yes' to the question of being in Canada previously.

After that, I observed that so many questions popped up. In summary, the questions were a combination of questions found in the Family information , Application for Visitor Visa and the Schedule 1- Application for Temporal Residence forms .

At the end, a list of requirements came up and the curious one for me was the request for Proof of Travel exemption . I dont know why that is a requirement because there is a provision for applying for exemption inside the application so why ask for proof again or are they other requirements needed because apart from evidence that one is vaccinated which isnt demanded for in the application,I cant think of other requirements.
Someone should help in clarifying this for me. Thank you

Eddy4400:
Sorry I read this late, the amount is NGN 8,920 to this account - CANADA LOGISTIC COLLECTION ACCOUNT
(Account no 0065165839) Sterling bank. Include proof of payment with other documents if sending through courier.

If going in person, he'll likely pay cash. Can you pls confirm if in-person submission is now open?

Selzsky:
Hi @Purplerain, congrats on your baby!�
Please did you include any evidence in your application (maybe like a confirmation or writeup from your Gynae on due date and all) to support your application when you applied for the visa for your mum for the omugwo?

Please� is there a way I can reach you so I can ask some other questions, if you do not mind? Thank you.

galala123:
I did the same mistake and applied through the portal about a month later.

I believed they can run simultaneously. Just remember to include the previous application details as they suggested. They also stated that they will withdraw the old application but do not guarantee a refund.

I guess the answer lies in that statement.

galala123:
Hello,

While waiting was it showing the estimate completion date? Mine just shows an asterisk leaving me to wonder if something is wrong.

Secondly, which office processed your application eventually as per the PPR letter?

I wonder if new portal applications are processed in a particular location.

Thanks.

nitrogen:


@purplerain, did you use the new IRCC portal? If yes, did you have to put covid-19 as purpose of visit anywhere in your application? My understanding is that one can choose 'other' and write COVID-19 in IMM 5257e, however, it looks like the new portal does not require form 5257e.

JerryUS:
Please someone should help me confirm this hospital appointment.
I did this through an agent I saw online (Instagram).
The told me that the will arrange for medical for my pregnant sister.

Please someone help me confirm the authenticity of this appointment

purplerain:
Update;
My mum's PPR came this morning (suspect I was right, cause I filled webform yesterday, could also be a coincidence).

JerryUS:
Please someone should help me confirm this hospital appointment.
I did this through an agent I saw online (Instagram).
The told me that the will arrange for medical for my pregnant sister.

Please someone help me confirm the authenticity of this appointment

Efeosa5:
Hi, good evening
Please I'd like to know how long the visa your parents got is for? Is it 6 months or more? And did u apply yaself or you used an agent. ? I want to apply.to visit my sister, and I dunno how long it takes.

purplerain:
Hello,
The estimation completion date never showed, just asterisk like you mentioned. Their PPR didn't indicate a particular VO

19CannyMum:


I suspect you answered yes to the question: do you need a letter of authorization...

afrobrown2000:
if fully vaccinated do you still need a written authorization ...when filling the questionnaire when they ask do you need a written authorization what do you tick... Yes or No

afrobrown2000:
if fully vaccinated do you still need a written authorization ...when filling the questionnaire when they ask do you need a written authorization what do you tick... Yes or No

purplerain:
We won't know the validity of visa until their passport is stamped and returned. They're currently preparing to submit passports for stamping. Yes, I applied by myself. If your sister is a citizen, PR/TR then it should take about 30 business days to process your application using the new IRCC portal.

JerryUS:
Please someone should help me confirm this hospital appointment.
I did this through an agent I saw online (Instagram).
The told me that the will arrange for medical for my pregnant sister.

Please someone help me confirm the authenticity of this appointment

afrobrown2000:


https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/apply-visitor-visa.html

Eddy4400:
Sorry I read this late, the amount is NGN 8,920 to this account - CANADA LOGISTIC COLLECTION ACCOUNT
(Account no 0065165839) Sterling bank. Include proof of payment with other documents if sending through courier.

If going in person, he'll likely pay cash. Can you pls confirm if in-person submission is now open?

goldfinder:


Hi Eddy / Purplelain,
Please I just received my Passport request letter this morning with respect to my Canada Visitors visa application.
I'm planning to visit the Visa Application letter tomorrow to submit my passport.
Are you saying in-person submission is not allowed and what are the requirements to go with?

Thank you.

passionup:



For clarity sake, am I supposed to answer No as am visiting an immediate family member. Does letter of authorisation apply to this? For people who have done this , kindly respond and shed more light on this
Thanks

Chiazo21:
pls I need help with filling my sponsorship application. Can’t sign on a document and the national identity document is it the same with NIN details? If so , expiration date is needed and I’m lost

galala123:
The first part of your question is not clear.

Are you visiting immediate or extended family member?

If not, and you answered none of the above in the preliminary questions, then you will be directed to the regular passport application site. Not the new portal.

purplerain:
Hi,
No,I didn't include my baby in their application. It was just purely family reunification.

galala123:
Congratulations.

Did you submit your application after September 7 through the new portal?

Or was your application on the queue before?