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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by TheExalted: 4:46pm On Dec 22, 2021
baddestguy:


Really for temporary resident visa

Really!
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by TheExalted: 4:49pm On Dec 22, 2021
Jayeolaifeoluwa:
How do I go about the payment.
?

You can go to the UPS by the VFS office. That's the one i used. Detail instructions will be given on how to pay at the UPS.

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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Teau: 6:17pm On Dec 22, 2021
Hello Guys,

Please where can one change USD to CAD at good rates. Banks are give WAY lesser than the exchange rate online.
So i dey find like blackmarket!!! � smilesss...
Please urgent.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Teau: 6:21pm On Dec 22, 2021
Also, can someone with a TRV travel to Canada between now and Jan 20th? If its possible please what does the person need to do, as in would he/she need written authorization to travel. Please I beg any info is really appreciated.

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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by mrprolifik: 7:38pm On Dec 22, 2021
Teau:
Also, can someone with a TRV travel to Canada between now and Jan 20th? If its possible please what does the person need to do, as in would he/she need written authorization to travel. Please I beg any info is really appreciated.
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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Teau: 9:24pm On Dec 22, 2021
Thank you.

mrprolifik:

Find out all you need to know by clicking on the link.
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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by aloskyyoung: 9:56pm On Dec 22, 2021
sam4774:
hi, that group full of october visit visa applicants, has anyone of them started getting PPR yet?


Yes, but very few and I noticed it’s people who did their biometric in November, processing starts AFTER BIOMETRIC so technically, it’s November application that is processed but it was submitted in October.

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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Awas: 11:41pm On Dec 22, 2021
holyjacket:




I agree with you cos I have also observed this too. Older people's gets approved faster than other categories, irrespective of method of application (gckey or new portal).

Please on the new visitors application i am confused .
To unite with an immediate family member who is in Canada temporarily, you must also request written authorization from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) if you:
are travelling to Canada from a country other than the United States and
do not qualify for the fully vaccinated traveller exemption

Should i request for a written authorisation. what does it mean, please
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Awas: 12:00am On Dec 23, 2021
pheemeehan:
I collected my wife and my kids stamped passports today. Application was submitted Sept 8th, approval letter was issued November 8th with a grace of 30 days to submit original passport. I rushed to reissued new passports for the four them and by November 23rd Thier passports were submitted to DHL for further processing.
I don't know Canada - Nigeria office have started stamping visa on passport. My two was issued at Nairobi and London but family members own was issued in Abuja.
Best of luck to others on queue awaiting positive decision on Thier application

please what was your response to this...........

To unite with an immediate family member who is in Canada temporarily, you must also request written authorization from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) if you:
are travelling to Canada from a country other than the United States and
do not qualify for the fully vaccinated traveller exemption
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by OloriOfMontreal: 1:11am On Dec 23, 2021
19CannyMum:


Applied November, today's 30th day. From tomorrow bombardment with webform.

Lol Way to go. I dont know why they're beginning to slow down despite their new ETA. Hopefully it doesn't drag for too long but if it does, maybe you can contact your MP to look into it.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by OloriOfMontreal: 1:18am On Dec 23, 2021
That's really concerning. I guess one just have to wait and hope they get through the backlog soon.

This might help:
For the spouses who applied for TRV and still awaiting a decision, their spouses in Canada can try reaching out to the MP (member of parliament(s)) of the area they live in. The MPs office will act as representative(s) and help look into what's going on with the applications. They can call or email.
Here's a link to look up the various MPs in Canada.
https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en

Let's hope this second part will not be needed/necessary, however;

Concurrently, their spouses can also order a CIC or CBSA GCMS note; this will provide the current status of the application as at the time of request. This can take up to 30 business days to process so hopefully most of these people would have already heard back from CIC but just in case they don't, they'll have something to fall back on.
CBSA is usually faster to process but if the case file hasn't passed through them then don't expect much on the file.

For your tourism application, you could give the above a shot if you have someone in Canada to help. And don't stop sending the webforms.

aloskyyoung:
So many OCTOBER applications of spouse reuniting with family members still pending. In fact, when I saw complaints from them, me that I am travelling for normal tourism, I just calm down…..The back log is just too much, I have sent up to 5 web forms within a week…..Still no positive response, just GENERIC AUTO REPLY that I am getting.

Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by spongebobsquare: 8:35am On Dec 23, 2021
[/quote] Good morning, please my friend desperately need your assistance. This is the message she received yesterday regarding her application, I only understand the first part, please can someone break down the second part and how she can handle it. Thank you

Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by ashiwajew: 10:56am On Dec 23, 2021
spongebobsquare:
Good morning, please my friend desperately need your assistance. This is the message she received yesterday regarding her application, I only understand the first part, please can someone break down the second part and how she can handle it. Thank you

The meaning of the second reason is, from the information she supplied, they have noticed that there is nothing in Nigeria that will make her want to come back to Nigeria, for instance, husband and kids, booming business etc. Again, they also noticed that she will be too comfortable to want to leave Canada because the person she wants to visit is a close relative and is capable of accommodating her for as long as possible. Therefore, she needs to show and prove that there is an important obligation that requires her presence that will surely bring her back to Nigeria
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by spongebobsquare: 4:12pm On Dec 23, 2021
ashiwajew:


The meaning of the second reason is, from the information she supplied, they have noticed that there is nothing in Nigeria that will make her want to come back to Nigeria, for instance, husband and kids, booming business etc. Again, they also noticed that she will be too comfortable to want to leave Canada because the person she wants to visit is a close relative and is capable of accommodating her for as long as possible. Therefore, she needs to show and prove that there is an important obligation that requires her presence that will surely bring her back to Nigeria





God bless you for your kind response. Please house she sent me her response, I am not in a state to evaluate it as I don’t much knowledge regarding international travels can I post it here, is it safe? or send to you privately. Thank you ������
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Awas: 6:48pm On Dec 23, 2021
spongebobsquare:






God bless you for your kind response. Please house she sent me her response, I am not in a state to evaluate it as I don’t much knowledge regarding international travels can I post it here, is it safe? or send to you privately. Thank you ������


please i saw this when filling the new visitors visa application. You’ll need to provide proof that you are coming for a non-discretionary purpose. Upload this document in the “Proof of travel exemption” field. Please what does this mean ? is the proof of non discretionary purpose proof of vaccinantion
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by iskilayodele: 6:48pm On Dec 23, 2021
Share her response to the house. We are all family here with common goal, which is to leave the Zoo.





God bless you for your kind response. Please house she sent me her response, I am not in a state to evaluate it as I don’t much knowledge regarding international travels can I post it here, is it safe? or send to you privately. Thank you ������[/quote]
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by aloskyyoung: 8:46pm On Dec 23, 2021
Hold on, you got this on the NEW PORTAL or on the GCKEY portal? Because I didn’t get such when creating the application.

Awas:


please i saw this when filling the new visitors visa application. You’ll need to provide proof that you are coming for a non-discretionary purpose. Upload this document in the “Proof of travel exemption” field. Please what does this mean ? is the proof of non discretionary purpose proof of vaccinantion
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Towerofgrace: 10:08pm On Dec 23, 2021
Hello house, i just received the shock of my life i submitted my online application 10th of December, had my biometric 14th Dec and just received refusal today 23rd Dec, i am shocked because i didn't expect the response to be this fast, could you please advise how i can reapply and meet up with below reasons for refusal? I don't intend to japa, just actually want to visit for child birth around February, i am currently not vaccinated because of govt restriction for pregnant women not to take the vaccine and i applied as a visitor although i got an invitation letter to support my application from a family friend.

Please, please and please i am open to any assistance i can get, i just want to give my child a better opportunity than we have.

• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary
resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on your personal assets and
financial status.
• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary
resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on your family ties in Canada and
in your country of residence.
• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary
resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on your travel history.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by mrprolifik: 11:00pm On Dec 23, 2021
Towerofgrace:
Hello house, i just received the shock of my life i submitted my online application 10th of December, had my biometric 14th Dec and just received refusal today 23rd Dec, i am shocked because i didn't expect the response to be this fast, could you please advise how i can reapply and meet up with below reasons for refusal? I don't intend to japa, just actually want to visit for child birth around February, i am currently not vaccinated because of govt restriction for pregnant women not to take the vaccine and i applied as a visitor although i got an invitation letter to support my application from a family friend.

Please, please and please i am open to any assistance i can get, i just don't want to give my child a better opportunity than we have.

• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary
resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on your personal assets and
financial status.
• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary
resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on your family ties in Canada and
in your country of residence.
• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary
resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on your travel history.
I doubt if anyone here can really help you.
You need to address the the concern of the consular officer such as ; financial status and personal assets, family ties in Canada and Nigeria and lastly your travel history. Address all this issues then you might have a chance.

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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by mrprolifik: 11:09pm On Dec 23, 2021
Awas:



please i saw this when filling the new visitors visa application. You’ll need to provide proof that you are coming for a non-discretionary purpose. Upload this document in the “Proof of travel exemption” field. Please what does this mean ? is the proof of non discretionary purpose proof of vaccinantion

Click this link to read more on that.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/service-delivery/coronavirus/travel-restrictions/non-optional-non-discretionary.html
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Towerofgrace: 11:27pm On Dec 23, 2021
mrprolifik:

I doubt if anyone here can really help you.
You need to address the the concern of the consular officer such as ; financial status and personal assets, family ties in Canada and Nigeria and lastly your travel history. Address all this issues then you might have a chance.

Thank you for your response, advise/suggestions on how those concerns can be addressed is what I am asking about, for instance would it make any difference to find a sponsor or get more funds into bank account to address financial status?

For family ties in Nigeria, I am married, been married for 7 years and this is our miracle child, what other way can I address family ties? For Canada family ties I am not even blood related to the family inviting me so how can this concern be addressed

For travel history my dh is aerophobic so since we have been married we haven’t made any international trip together as the last trip I made to UK in 2014 alone wasn’t a pleasant experience, between 2010 - 2014 at least I visited 5 different countries in UK, UAE and Africa, so how else can I address this to meet up with travel timeline in Feb 2022

Would a supporting letter to give explanation when reapplying be necessary or make any difference?

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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by aloskyyoung: 12:39am On Dec 24, 2021
If you have visited 5 countries, how can they still mention travel history as a ground for denying you the visa again. You didn’t mention the travel history on the application?

Towerofgrace:


Thank you for your response, advise/suggestions on how those concerns can be addressed is what I am asking about, for instance would it make any difference to find a sponsor or get more funds into bank account to address financial status?

For family ties in Nigeria, I am married, been married for 7 years and this is our miracle child, what other way can I address family ties? For Canada family ties I am not even blood related to the family inviting me so how can this concern be addressed

For travel history my dh is aerophobic so since we have been married we haven’t made any international trip together as the last trip I made to UK in 2014 alone wasn’t a pleasant experience, between 2010 - 2014 at least I visited 5 different countries in UK, UAE and Africa, so how else can I address this to meet up with travel timeline in Feb 2022

Would a supporting letter to give explanation when reapplying be necessary or make any difference?
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Towerofgrace: 12:50am On Dec 24, 2021
aloskyyoung:
If you have visited 5 countries, how can they still mention travel history as a ground for denying you the visa again. You didn’t mention the travel history on the application?


I actually did, but I was thinking because they are not very recent that’s why this was mentioned, I intend to reapply and include travel history in a letter to explain I returned after all the international travel I made then, even when financial and marital status wasn’t what it is now, then also explain to address Other concerns also

I am very hopeful about reapplying since entire application submission, biometrics and response timeline for my application is under 2 weeks (10th - 23rd Dec) but just need guidance on best approach from the house this time around
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Awas: 1:00am On Dec 24, 2021
aloskyyoung:
Hold on, you got this on the NEW PORTAL or on the GCKEY portal? Because I didn’t get such when creating the application.


yes i got it on the new portal,

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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by gazu007: 1:19am On Dec 24, 2021
two4:
Good day,
Please if you have travel to Canada recently, can you explain what you did during your trip, the documents you showed immigration and all. Thanks

Hi I left lagos yesterday via klm on trv to unite with sibling. I enrolled on arrive can app, vaccination card, negative COVID test from accredited lab, authorization from ircc to fly (did this via webform). All documents are checked at all airports, so print all documents. In Canada I was randomly selected to do a COVID test. I am to quarantine in my sisters house till results come out in 24 hours . If negative I can go about my business, if positive then further quarantine for 10 days. They also gave a home test kit to do in 10 days and send to them. Cheers

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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Lezy: 1:21am On Dec 24, 2021
Awas:


yes i got it on the new portal,
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by gazu007: 1:21am On Dec 24, 2021
Teau:
Also, can someone with a TRV travel to Canada between now and Jan 20th? If its possible please what does the person need to do, as in would he/she need written authorization to travel. Please I beg any info is really appreciated.


Hi I left lagos yesterday via klm on trv to unite with sibling. I enrolled on arrive can app, vaccination card, negative COVID test from accredited lab, authorization from ircc to fly (did this via webform). All documents are checked at all airports, so print all documents. In Canada I was randomly selected to do a COVID test. I am to quarantine in my sisters house till results come out in 24 hours . If negative I can go about my business, if positive then further quarantine for 10 days. They also gave a home test kit to do in 10 days and send to them. Cheers
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by sexyjob(m): 1:22am On Dec 24, 2021
Towerofgrace:


I actually did, but I was thinking because they are not very recent that’s why this was mentioned, I intend to reapply and include travel history in a letter to explain I returned after all the international travel I made then, even when financial and marital status wasn’t what it is now, then also explain to address Other concerns also

I am very hopeful about reapplying since entire application submission, biometrics and response timeline for my application is under 2 weeks (10th - 23rd Dec) but just need guidance on best approach from the house this time around

In your new application, don't use invitation letter from anyone in Canada. Just make accommodation reservation, that disconnects you more from the absconding suspicion.

Top up your account. Let what you have be twice or more of what your travel expense would be. Too little is not good, too much is not great either.

For your travel history, don't dare say that flight phobia thing. You will be exposing yourself - showing that this trip is extremely important. You may make an explanation of having been busy with work/business and the onset of the pandemic and the associated travel bans. You decided to take a go now because you have got some time and you have been fully vaccinated... and bla bla bla.

Demonstrate your ties to Nigeria. There are always some ties. Just accentuate them.

Remember, keep the duration short. Tourist don't spend months. 7-14 days is perfect. Do have a clear itinerary that highlights the locations/attractions you will be visiting.

Good luck.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by gazu007: 1:24am On Dec 24, 2021
Awas:


Please on the new visitors application i am confused .
To unite with an immediate family member who is in Canada temporarily, you must also request written authorization from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) if you:
are travelling to Canada from a country other than the United States and
do not qualify for the fully vaccinated traveller exemption

Should i request for a written authorisation. what does it mean, please

No need , you can request when u r about to travel.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Towerofgrace: 1:31am On Dec 24, 2021
sexyjob:


In your new application, don't use invitation letter from anyone in Canada. Just make accommodation reservation, that disconnects you more from the absconding suspicion.

Top up your account. Let what you have be twice or more of what your travel expense would be. Too little is not good, too much is not great either.

For your travel history, don't dare say that flight phobia thing. You will be exposing yourself - showing that this trip is extremely important. You may make an explanation of having been busy with work/business and the onset of the pandemic and the associated travel bans. You decided to take a go now because you have got some time and you have been fully vaccinated... and bla bla bla.

Demonstrate your ties to Nigeria. There are always some ties. Just accentuate them.

Remember, keep the duration short. Tourist don't spend months. 7-14 days is perfect. Do have a clear itinerary that highlights the locations/attractions you will be visiting.

Good luck.


Oh!!!! God bless you for this guidance, I am seriously taking all to heart, my hubby actually said to reapply without invitation from anyone when reapplying but I was thinking won’t new info contradict previous one and raise more suspicion?

Travel date filled was for 2 weeks sef

Thank you so much
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Awas: 2:03am On Dec 24, 2021
gazu007:


No need , you can request when u r about to travel.

please for the letter of non discretionary travel what is expected in the letter .Also what do i upload as proof of travel exemption. will it be a letter stating why i want to travel with proof that i am fully vaccinated.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Awas: 2:06am On Dec 24, 2021
Lezy:
Can you give the link to the new portal?


https://portal-portail.apps.cic.gc.ca/signin?lang=en

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