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Wow! Congratulations. How long did you apply to stay in Canada?

ami213:
Long Post Alert!

My fellow Nairalanders! Please felicitate with me because my God is good and kind to me, to him alone be all the glory.
I just received my long awaited PPR. VV for the spouse of an international student. I learnt a lot from this forum and it is very imperative I give back.

My first application was submitted June 2021
Resubmitted a new application via the new portal January 9 2022.
Refusal letter February 9 2022 (Refused Based on Family ties)
I ordered GCMS notes same day.
Reapplied February 22 2022
PPR April 7 2022


A refusal letter hits differently, I was devastated because I thought I had a strong and convincing application. It took me about 2 weeks to get myself to write a new LOE and SOP.

A sweetheart on this platform @mzjanez01 reached out to me and advised I reapply without the notes. She was kind to share how her husband tackled his refusal reasons as well. Jane, you are far too kind oh! Thanks for all the prayers and kind words.

My GCMS notes arrived on the 12th of March, it seems to be the shortest GCMS notes have seen. The VO wrote that “ applicant has strong family ties in Canada”. To be honest, I was disappointed because I was expecting a more detailed notes. (I kuku report the VO to God)
Luckily for me the VO concern has been addressed in the new application.

What i did to Tackle the refusal reason based on family ties? I strengthened my HOME TIES. Having surfed through YouTube and Other forums, I realized that no one knows your story more than YOU when it comes to addressing Home/Family Ties.
I explained my responsibilities to my parent, I wrote extensively about how important my career in Nigeria is, my personal business and ongoing projects.

Aside being an employee of a reputable agency, I further explained my other commitments and responsibilities that will make me return back to Nigeria and I supported my explanations with valid documents. Although the commitments were briefly mentioned in the first application but this time it was detailed and I connected how my absence will affect each of them. I included more documents to support each claim unlike the first application. To be honest, it wasn’t by the documents but God was fully involved. I think Baba God was tired of me murmuring my application number every morning and night, hence the PPR. lol!

The wait for PPR isnt for the faint hearted especially when you see people who applied after you sharing their timelines (e go come be like say na only you waka come). God of NLP answers prayer, I prayed and fasted fervently for this PPR. Chail! IRCC messed with my mental health. The plan was to visit my spouse after his first academic year but I couldn’t because of the pandemic. As it is, the visa got approved just in time for convocation (graduation is this summer) although Graduation wasn’t stated for purpose of visit, it was plainly “family reunification “


May this kind of joy go round. To all PPR hopefuls, it is just a delay not a denial.

(PS: I typed this timeline on the 22nd of March 2022 during my leisure time)

Documents Submitted:
Statement of Purpose letter
LOE on FAMILY TIES.
Marriage Certificate
Notarized copy of Marriage Certificate.
Affidavit for change of maiden name.
Family Images.
Birth certificate
Letter of Introduction from my Employer.
Employment Letter.
Assumption of Duty Letter.
Confirmation of Employment Letter.
Last Promotion Letter.
Four months’ pay slips.
Bank Statements for Naira Account.
Bank Statements for US Dollar Account.
Bank reference letter
Reference letter from my pension fund administrator.
Pension account statements and certificate
Police Character Certificate.
Land deeds of agreement.
Some other property documents.
Passport information page.
Covid Vaccination card.
CAC documents
Article of association and memorandum
And some other business documents.

Good morning all,

Please what are the required documents for passport submission (visitors visa)?

My main concern is if we are required to submit a passport photograph along with the passport and consent form.

Please help!!!

If someone is invited to canada, through the official invitation letter, will proof of fund of the person going to canada still be needed?

Also please what's the processing time

30 days

ikemummy:
Wow! Congratulations. How long did you apply to stay in Canada?

Please share your timeline first! Then the gurus here shall advise you on how to send passport VFS.

Esomimi:
Good morning all,

Please what are the required documents for passport submission (visitors visa)?

My main concern is if we are required to submit a passport photograph along with the passport and consent form.

Please help!!!

Please people, i really need to know what to do here. I submitted my application for a Canadian Visitor visa September 17, did my biometrics February 3. The reason for the delays was that when i was sent my letter for biometrics and after making payment in November, i didn't complete the sending of my payment document. Now since February 3 i have been waiting. I called Canada office on +19056125416 and they asked me to follow up with my local Visa office in Nairobi. I sent them a mail and they said my file is on queue. My wife and children are permanent resident status.

What should i do next?

jayifeanyi1234:
Big congrats!!!

Congratulations �

lizcom25:
Please people, i really need to know what to do here. I submitted my application for a Canadian Visitor visa September 17, did my biometrics February 3. My wife and children are permanent resident status.

What should i do next?

Wait. Waiting is all you can do. Send webforms as well.

Any idea on how to tackle travel history/explain without neccessarily traveling?
How much deos GCMS note cost?
Can I get the link here please

ami213:
Long Post Alert!

My fellow Nairalanders! Please felicitate with me because my God is good and kind to me, to him alone be all the glory.
I just received my long awaited PPR. VV for the spouse of an international student. I learnt a lot from this forum and it is very imperative I give back.

My first application was submitted June 2021
Resubmitted a new application via the new portal January 9 2022.
Refusal letter February 9 2022 (Refused Based on Family ties)
I ordered GCMS notes same day.
Reapplied February 22 2022
PPR April 7 2022


A refusal letter hits differently, I was devastated because I thought I had a strong and convincing application. It took me about 2 weeks to get myself to write a new LOE and SOP.

A sweetheart on this platform @mzjanez01 reached out to me and advised I reapply without the notes. She was kind to share how her husband tackled his refusal reasons as well. Jane, you are far too kind oh! Thanks for all the prayers and kind words.

My GCMS notes arrived on the 12th of March, it seems to be the shortest GCMS notes have seen. The VO wrote that “ applicant has strong family ties in Canada”. To be honest, I was disappointed because I was expecting a more detailed notes. (I kuku report the VO to God)
Luckily for me the VO concern has been addressed in the new application.

What i did to Tackle the refusal reason based on family ties? I strengthened my HOME TIES. Having surfed through YouTube and Other forums, I realized that no one knows your story more than YOU when it comes to addressing Home/Family Ties.
I explained my responsibilities to my parent, I wrote extensively about how important my career in Nigeria is, my personal business and ongoing projects.

Aside being an employee of a reputable agency, I further explained my other commitments and responsibilities that will make me return back to Nigeria and I supported my explanations with valid documents. Although the commitments were briefly mentioned in the first application but this time it was detailed and I connected how my absence will affect each of them. I included more documents to support each claim unlike the first application. To be honest, it wasn’t by the documents but God was fully involved. I think Baba God was tired of me murmuring my application number every morning and night, hence the PPR. lol!

The wait for PPR isnt for the faint hearted especially when you see people who applied after you sharing their timelines (e go come be like say na only you waka come). God of NLP answers prayer, I prayed and fasted fervently for this PPR. Chail! IRCC messed with my mental health. The plan was to visit my spouse after his first academic year but I couldn’t because of the pandemic. As it is, the visa got approved just in time for convocation (graduation is this summer) although Graduation wasn’t stated for purpose of visit, it was plainly “family reunification “


May this kind of joy go round. To all PPR hopefuls, it is just a delay not a denial.

(PS: I typed this timeline on the 22nd of March 2022 during my leisure time)

Documents Submitted:
Statement of Purpose letter
LOE on FAMILY TIES.
Marriage Certificate
Notarized copy of Marriage Certificate.
Affidavit for change of maiden name.
Family Images.
Birth certificate
Letter of Introduction from my Employer.
Employment Letter.
Assumption of Duty Letter.
Confirmation of Employment Letter.
Last Promotion Letter.
Four months’ pay slips.
Bank Statements for Naira Account.
Bank Statements for US Dollar Account.
Bank reference letter
Reference letter from my pension fund administrator.
Pension account statements and certificate
Police Character Certificate.
Land deeds of agreement.
Some other property documents.
Passport information page.
Covid Vaccination card.
CAC documents
Article of association and memorandum
And some other business documents.

Hi sis, pls can you share more with me. I was just denied, I applied for VV for family reunification. Please how do we chat or talk. Thanks

LecturerIFE:
Congratulations too.



She will submit her passport through DHL.

Thank you so much. She submitted at DHL.

Please I have another question. Someone called my mum from VFS office, Mr Festus. and sent my mum this message.

kindly go to sterling Bank or transfer online the sum of #9410 per person for passport transmission fee to acct number 0065165839, acct name: Canada VFS FEE ACCOUNT, forward the payment details to canadang@vfshelpline.com

Please can anyone that is legit. Is my mum suppose to pay another transmission fee again? This is a renewal visa. She did Biometrics in 2019 and it is still valid. Hope to hear from anyone soon. Thanks

ami213:
Please share your timeline first! Then the gurus here shall advise you on how to send passport VFS.

Ok...sorry jare.

We applied for a Visitors visa for my MIL on February 11th.
February 21- Request for biometrics
March 3rd - Biometrics submitted at vfs Lagos
April 8 - Request for passport

The entire journey took about 6-8weeks and there was no back and forth with IRCC (Thank God for that).

So I just want to know if she needs to add a passport photograph to the documents she is sending. I read the letter from IRCC but there was nothing like that. But I don't want VFS to reason our matter, that's why I'm asking.

Congratulations

ami213:
Long Post Alert!

My fellow Nairalanders! Please felicitate with me because my God is good and kind to me, to him alone be all the glory.
I just received my long awaited PPR. VV for the spouse of an international student. I learnt a lot from this forum and it is very imperative I give back.

My first application was submitted June 2021
Resubmitted a new application via the new portal January 9 2022.
Refusal letter February 9 2022 (Refused Based on Family ties)
I ordered GCMS notes same day.
Reapplied February 22 2022
PPR April 7 2022


A refusal letter hits differently, I was devastated because I thought I had a strong and convincing application. It took me about 2 weeks to get myself to write a new LOE and SOP.

A sweetheart on this platform @mzjanez01 reached out to me and advised I reapply without the notes. She was kind to share how her husband tackled his refusal reasons as well. Jane, you are far too kind oh! Thanks for all the prayers and kind words.

My GCMS notes arrived on the 12th of March, it seems to be the shortest GCMS notes have seen. The VO wrote that “ applicant has strong family ties in Canada”. To be honest, I was disappointed because I was expecting a more detailed notes. (I kuku report the VO to God)
Luckily for me the VO concern has been addressed in the new application.

What i did to Tackle the refusal reason based on family ties? I strengthened my HOME TIES. Having surfed through YouTube and Other forums, I realized that no one knows your story more than YOU when it comes to addressing Home/Family Ties.
I explained my responsibilities to my parent, I wrote extensively about how important my career in Nigeria is, my personal business and ongoing projects.

Aside being an employee of a reputable agency, I further explained my other commitments and responsibilities that will make me return back to Nigeria and I supported my explanations with valid documents. Although the commitments were briefly mentioned in the first application but this time it was detailed and I connected how my absence will affect each of them. I included more documents to support each claim unlike the first application. To be honest, it wasn’t by the documents but God was fully involved. I think Baba God was tired of me murmuring my application number every morning and night, hence the PPR. lol!

The wait for PPR isnt for the faint hearted especially when you see people who applied after you sharing their timelines (e go come be like say na only you waka come). God of NLP answers prayer, I prayed and fasted fervently for this PPR. Chail! IRCC messed with my mental health. The plan was to visit my spouse after his first academic year but I couldn’t because of the pandemic. As it is, the visa got approved just in time for convocation (graduation is this summer) although Graduation wasn’t stated for purpose of visit, it was plainly “family reunification “


May this kind of joy go round. To all PPR hopefuls, it is just a delay not a denial.

(PS: I typed this timeline on the 22nd of March 2022 during my leisure time)

Documents Submitted:
Statement of Purpose letter
LOE on FAMILY TIES.
Marriage Certificate
Notarized copy of Marriage Certificate.
Affidavit for change of maiden name.
Family Images.
Birth certificate
Letter of Introduction from my Employer.
Employment Letter.
Assumption of Duty Letter.
Confirmation of Employment Letter.
Last Promotion Letter.
Four months’ pay slips.
Bank Statements for Naira Account.
Bank Statements for US Dollar Account.
Bank reference letter
Reference letter from my pension fund administrator.
Pension account statements and certificate
Police Character Certificate.
Land deeds of agreement.
Some other property documents.
Passport information page.
Covid Vaccination card.
CAC documents
Article of association and memorandum
And some other business documents.

We that applied TRV since last year starting from October using the old portal, they seem not to pay attention to our application anymore.
Biometrics since October and UP TILL NOW, no Medical instructions at all talkless of PPR.

Almost 6 months after biometrics and nothing yet. I’ve never seen such application before. I’m so confused.

I don’t think I’m the only one going through this. They should just do what’s right cus it’s starting to look like they’re playing �

Bimsebony:
Thank you so much. She submitted at DHL.

Please I have another question. Someone called my mum from VFS office, Mr Festus. and sent my mum this message.

kindly go to sterling Bank or transfer online the sum of #9410 per person for passport transmission fee to acct number 0065165839, acct name: Canada VFS FEE ACCOUNT, forward the payment details to canadang@vfshelpline.com

Please can anyone that is legit. Is my mum suppose to pay another transmission fee again? This is a renewal visa. She did Biometrics in 2019 and it is still valid. Hope to hear from anyone soon. Thanks

Yes she will pay the transmission fee, without it, her passport won't be sent to the decision making centre

Esomimi:
Ok...sorry jare.

We applied for a Visitors visa for my MIL on February 11th.
February 21- Request for biometrics
March 3rd - Biometrics submitted at vfs Lagos
April 8 - Request for passport

The entire journey took about 6-8weeks and there was no back and forth with IRCC (Thank God for that).

So I just want to know if she needs to add a passport photograph to the documents she is sending. I read the letter from IRCC but there was nothing like that. But I don't want VFS to reason our matter, that's why I'm asking.

No passport photograph is not part of the requirements

oluayebenz:
Yes she will pay the transmission fee, without it, her passport won't be sent to the decision making centre

Thanks plenty plenty.

Deronke1:
If someone is invited to canada, through the official invitation letter, will proof of fund of the person going to canada still be needed?

You that is inviting will submit your statement of account and in your LOE give a detailed explanations that you will take responsibility of everything for the person your inviting , remember to detail this information that is if your are taking full responsibility but if the person your inviting is taking the responsibility then his/her statement of account is needed

Aptly captured!

letsfarmnigeria:
You that is inviting will submit your statement of account and in your LOE give a detailed explanations that you will take responsibility of everything for the person your inviting , remember to detail this information that is if your are taking full responsibility but if the person your inviting is taking the responsibility then his/her statement of account is needed

Submit a new application on the new portal.

lizcom25:
Please people, i really need to know what to do here. I submitted my application for a Canadian Visitor visa September 17, did my biometrics February 3. The reason for the delays was that when i was sent my letter for biometrics and after making payment in November, i didn't complete the sending of my payment document. Now since February 3 i have been waiting. I called Canada office on +19056125416 and they asked me to follow up with my local Visa office in Nairobi. I sent them a mail and they said my file is on queue. My wife and children are permanent resident status.

What should i do next?

She will have to pay a transmission fee if she didn’t do her biometrics in the VFS office she is sending her passport to.

Bimsebony:
Thank you so much. She submitted at DHL.

Please I have another question. Someone called my mum from VFS office, Mr Festus. and sent my mum this message.

kindly go to sterling Bank or transfer online the sum of #9410 per person for passport transmission fee to acct number 0065165839, acct name: Canada VFS FEE ACCOUNT, forward the payment details to canadang@vfshelpline.com

Please can anyone that is legit. Is my mum suppose to pay another transmission fee again? This is a renewal visa. She did Biometrics in 2019 and it is still valid. Hope to hear from anyone soon. Thanks

I am in the same shoes. Applied October 2021 via GCkey and haven't heard a word since after my biometrics.

Letuspraytogod:
I’m actually very sad. Nothing makes sense.

Biometrics since October 2021 and nothing yet from IRCC.
No medical instructions nothing nothing. I refresh my email every 30 minutes now hoping for a good news. Nothing.
What’s with the hold up?
Without this, there’s no hope for PPR.

Am I the only one going through this? Please help!!!

PS; I applied using the old portal. I haven’t re applied using the new portal cus I applied after September 7th.
I started my application October.

Please how can someone send a webforms? I did biometric since last year Nov until now nothing and my travel date is April 14 this month tourist?

BitterSweet:
I am in the same shoes. Applied October 2021 via GCkey and haven't heard a word since after my biometrics.

Please send me your number or IG handle, let’s connect abeg.
Thanks

House, I need answers to these questions please......
Don't ignore if you have an idea of what could be done please.

How do I tackle refusal in my subsequent application.
Do I address only the issues raise or do a complete LOE with emphasies on the issues raised?
Do I have two LOEs..one for the general explantion and the other specifically to address the reason for refusal?
How much is GCMS note? 5$ or 19$
Can I get the GCMS note link please?

Good morning house,April 18 will make it a year I and my husband did our biometrics for visiting with our 2 kids.And till now no reponse been trying to even check for any new request but something seems to be wrong as it has refused to open.Please are we suppose to do anything or just wait.And I just had a baby if we are given how do I go about my new born.Please someone should help out.Atleast we will know the next step to take than just keep waiting without a response.

Please for online spousal sponsorship applicant.

How did you save your spouse personal document before uploading.

Did you save with applicant name or spouse name first.

E.g Amanda- okeie- permanent residence ID

Please help clarify. Or do we use applicant name for all doc regardless of who owns the doc?

Chat anon on student forum he will get the gcms note for u with little amount

jogojogo:
House, I need answers to these questions please......
Don't ignore if you have an idea of what could be done please.

How do I tackle refusal in my subsequent application.
Do I address only the issues raise or do a complete LOE with emphasies on the issues raised?
Do I have two LOEs..one for the general explantion and the other specifically to address the reason for refusal?
How much is GCMS note? 5$ or 19$
Can I get the GCMS note link please?

I Can help give u his private num if u care,the link his using in getting the gcms note is very fast and reliable i assure u.with little amount.

jogojogo:
House, I need answers to these questions please......
Don't ignore if you have an idea of what could be done please.

How do I tackle refusal in my subsequent application.
Do I address only the issues raise or do a complete LOE with emphasies on the issues raised?
Do I have two LOEs..one for the general explantion and the other specifically to address the reason for refusal?
How much is GCMS note? 5$ or 19$
Can I get the GCMS note link please?

Estherchi26:
Please for online spousal sponsorship applicant.

How did you save your spouse personal document before uploading.

Did you save with applicant name or spouse name first.

E.g Amanda- okeie- permanent residence ID

Please help clarify. Or do we use applicant name for all doc regardless of who owns the doc?

Your are to save documents using last and first name of the owner and the document name/type.

So if it's for the sponsor, it would be sponsor's last name - first name- doc type(PR card)

If it's for the spouse being sponsored: last name - first name- doc name (police certificate)

ami213:
Submit a new application on the new portal.

Kindly share the link to the new portal.
Thanks