Iffylove:
Goodnews for everyone

olasubomy:


If you have tried your best and it still gives you beyond 2MB, exclude those you feel are a lesser priority. Send those documents by web form with a letter of explanation; the letter should notify the officer you are sending across to supplement the submitted documents.
These additional documents could not be submitted via the regular channel of the IRCC portal due to limitations on the allowable file size of 2MB.

It is a better option than forcing all into 2MB mb or less, and some documents look blurry and hard to read, but if you can fix it without looking blurry and hard to read, you are good to go.

Iffylove:
Hi everyone,
Is there anyone who submitted an application in March/April and still waiting for approval?

olasubomy:


Pension is just additional proof to support home tie but not vital to add as long as you have demonstrated with other documentation that you have a job and currently working.

Some of the significant checks for a visit visa are proof of finance and a stable job or business that you are coming back to. For example, for a job, the visa officer would want to see a reference letter from your employer confirming that you are currently a staff in that establishment and if you have any documents to show approval of your leave, that will strengthen your case

olasubomy:
Something to cheer us up!

PPR Alert:

I applied for a visit visa for my dad and mum to attend my convocation ceremony barely almost two months ago.

Timeline:

Applied via the IRCC New Portal = March 27, 2022
Biometric Request – March 28, 2022.
Biometrics Done – April 6
Biometrics updated same day for Mother but April 11 for Father. (Note, I did not file group applications for them because I did not have much knowledge as I do now, so I would say group application is better if you are applying for both parents).
Then the long wait started – I was aware that my application had not yet passed standard processing times, so I had to be very diplomatic about how I flood IRCC with emails, so I first contacted the MP of my region.

MP contacted on April 25 – I sent a plea for their follow-up assistance with IRCC.
MP Feedback on April 26 – They informed me there is nothing they can do on the visit visa that is still within processing times of 102 days. They even told me they doubted the decision would come on time. I did not take no for an answer. I sent a response appealing that the graduation is in May, but all went to voice mail ; they did not respond to me again, maybe when they saw my wahala was too much

This experience with the MP has taught me only God has the final decision over your life.

I started thinking of the next step. I chatted with Fankrobbn1 chief guru from the Canada Student thread, since he knows better than me on things like this. He encouraged me that immigration hardly refuses parents as they have lesser flight risk as long as the person does not have a criminal record. Fankrobbn1 is a very confident immigration guru, and I like him for that.

I started sending periodical webform to London, Lagos, Abuja, and Nairobi and even decided to add the superpowers, New York . I compassionately coined the mail (compassionate mail) appealing for my parents to be part of the ceremony. Abuja has no web form, so I sent emails to Abuja IRCC.

I had barely done that for a week before Abuja IRCC sent an email to check the portal for an important letter, and lo and behold, I saw their PPR today.

Documents Submitted:

• My personal stamped Canadian Bank statement –I took a calculated risk - I did not submit bank statements for my parent because my dad does not have much. Only my mum has a bank statement, so I thought about how I will submit a bank statement for mum and none for dad—the reason for the decision. But on the second note, that might work for a group application.
• Air flight ticket – fully paid – I attached evidence.
• Airbnb- Fully paid – I attached evidence.
• Letter of invitation from my school
• Confirmation of invitation letter drafted by me.
• Copies of Previous USA and UK visas
• Copies of Governors Consent to Land (C of O)
• Just two random old family pictures showing me with my parents on essential days (Picture of my ICAN induction and my dad's birthday)
• The file size was beyond 2 mb, so I sent the major doc on the portal and sent the remaining through a webform, and email with a letter of explanation addressed to the Deputy High Commission.

I wish you guys still expecting God speed and positive decision soon. You will testify soon.

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

olasubomy:
Something to cheer us up!

PPR Alert:

I applied for a visit visa for my dad and mum to attend my convocation ceremony barely almost two months ago.

Timeline:

Applied via the IRCC New Portal = March 27, 2022
Biometric Request – March 28, 2022.
Biometrics Done – April 6
Biometrics updated same day for Mother but April 11 for Father. (Note, I did not file group applications for them because I did not have much knowledge as I do now, so I would say group application is better if you are applying for both parents).
Then the long wait started – I was aware that my application had not yet passed standard processing times, so I had to be very diplomatic about how I flood IRCC with emails, so I first contacted the MP of my region.

MP contacted on April 25 – I sent a plea for their follow-up assistance with IRCC.
MP Feedback on April 26 – They informed me there is nothing they can do on the visit visa that is still within processing times of 102 days. They even told me they doubted the decision would come on time. I did not take no for an answer. I sent a response appealing that the graduation is in May, but all went to voice mail ; they did not respond to me again, maybe when they saw my wahala was too much

This experience with the MP has taught me only God has the final decision over your life.

I started thinking of the next step. I chatted with Fankrobbn1 chief guru from the Canada Student thread, since he knows better than me on things like this. He encouraged me that immigration hardly refuses parents as they have lesser flight risk as long as the person does not have a criminal record. Fankrobbn1 is a very confident immigration guru, and I like him for that.

I started sending periodical webform to London, Lagos, Abuja, and Nairobi and even decided to add the superpowers, New York . I compassionately coined the mail (compassionate mail) appealing for my parents to be part of the ceremony. Abuja has no web form, so I sent emails to Abuja IRCC.

I had barely done that for a week before Abuja IRCC sent an email to check the portal for an important letter, and lo and behold, I saw their PPR today.

Documents Submitted:

• My personal stamped Canadian Bank statement –I took a calculated risk - I did not submit bank statements for my parent because my dad does not have much. Only my mum has a bank statement, so I thought about how I will submit a bank statement for mum and none for dad—the reason for the decision. But on the second note, that might work for a group application.
• Air flight ticket – fully paid – I attached evidence.
• Airbnb- Fully paid – I attached evidence.
• Letter of invitation from my school
• Confirmation of invitation letter drafted by me.
• Copies of Previous USA and UK visas
• Copies of Governors Consent to Land (C of O)
• Just two random old family pictures showing me with my parents on essential days (Picture of my ICAN induction and my dad's birthday)
• The file size was beyond 2 mb, so I sent the major doc on the portal and sent the remaining through a webform, and email with a letter of explanation addressed to the Deputy High Commission.

I wish you guys still expecting God speed and positive decision soon. You will testify soon.

olasubomy:
Something to cheer us up!

PPR Alert:

I applied for a visit visa for my dad and mum to attend my convocation ceremony barely almost two months ago.

Timeline:

Applied via the IRCC New Portal = March 27, 2022
Biometric Request – March 28, 2022.
Biometrics Done – April 6
Biometrics updated same day for Mother but April 11 for Father. (Note, I did not file group applications for them because I did not have much knowledge as I do now, so I would say group application is better if you are applying for both parents).
Then the long wait started – I was aware that my application had not yet passed standard processing times, so I had to be very diplomatic about how I flood IRCC with emails, so I first contacted the MP of my region.

MP contacted on April 25 – I sent a plea for their follow-up assistance with IRCC.
MP Feedback on April 26 – They informed me there is nothing they can do on the visit visa that is still within processing times of 102 days. They even told me they doubted the decision would come on time. I did not take no for an answer. I sent a response appealing that the graduation is in May, but all went to voice mail ; they did not respond to me again, maybe when they saw my wahala was too much

This experience with the MP has taught me only God has the final decision over your life.

I started thinking of the next step. I chatted with Fankrobbn1 chief guru from the Canada Student thread, since he knows better than me on things like this. He encouraged me that immigration hardly refuses parents as they have lesser flight risk as long as the person does not have a criminal record. Fankrobbn1 is a very confident immigration guru, and I like him for that.

I started sending periodical webform to London, Lagos, Abuja, and Nairobi and even decided to add the superpowers, New York . I compassionately coined the mail (compassionate mail) appealing for my parents to be part of the ceremony. Abuja has no web form, so I sent emails to Abuja IRCC.

I had barely done that for a week before Abuja IRCC sent an email to check the portal for an important letter, and lo and behold, I saw their PPR today.

Documents Submitted:

• My personal stamped Canadian Bank statement –I took a calculated risk - I did not submit bank statements for my parent because my dad does not have much. Only my mum has a bank statement, so I thought about how I will submit a bank statement for mum and none for dad—the reason for the decision. But on the second note, that might work for a group application.
• Air flight ticket – fully paid – I attached evidence.
• Airbnb- Fully paid – I attached evidence.
• Letter of invitation from my school
• Confirmation of invitation letter drafted by me.
• Copies of Previous USA and UK visas
• Copies of Governors Consent to Land (C of O)
• Just two random old family pictures showing me with my parents on essential days (Picture of my ICAN induction and my dad's birthday)
• The file size was beyond 2 mb, so I sent the major doc on the portal and sent the remaining through a webform, and email with a letter of explanation addressed to the Deputy High Commission.

I wish you guys still expecting God speed and positive decision soon. You will testify soon.

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

ditha:
Congratulations!

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

ikemummy:
Hi everyone, I stay in a 2 bedroom apartment in down town Halifax and would like to rent out one of my rooms starting 1 June. Contact me on Whatsapp (+2348138713533) if you are interested or know someone interested.

My profile: I am a PhD student and a young man (below 30).

olasubomy:
Something to cheer us up!

PPR Alert:

I applied for a visit visa for my dad and mum to attend my convocation ceremony barely almost two months ago.

Timeline:

Applied via the IRCC New Portal = March 27, 2022
Biometric Request – March 28, 2022.
Biometrics Done – April 6
Biometrics updated same day for Mother but April 11 for Father. (Note, I did not file group applications for them because I did not have much knowledge as I do now, so I would say group application is better if you are applying for both parents).
Then the long wait started – I was aware that my application had not yet passed standard processing times, so I had to be very diplomatic about how I flood IRCC with emails, so I first contacted the MP of my region.

MP contacted on April 25 – I sent a plea for their follow-up assistance with IRCC.
MP Feedback on April 26 – They informed me there is nothing they can do on the visit visa that is still within processing times of 102 days. They even told me they doubted the decision would come on time. I did not take no for an answer. I sent a response appealing that the graduation is in May, but all went to voice mail ; they did not respond to me again, maybe when they saw my wahala was too much

This experience with the MP has taught me only God has the final decision over your life.

I started thinking of the next step. I chatted with Fankrobbn1 chief guru from the Canada Student thread, since he knows better than me on things like this. He encouraged me that immigration hardly refuses parents as they have lesser flight risk as long as the person does not have a criminal record. Fankrobbn1 is a very confident immigration guru, and I like him for that.

I started sending periodical webform to London, Lagos, Abuja, and Nairobi and even decided to add the superpowers, New York . I compassionately coined the mail (compassionate mail) appealing for my parents to be part of the ceremony. Abuja has no web form, so I sent emails to Abuja IRCC.

I had barely done that for a week before Abuja IRCC sent an email to check the portal for an important letter, and lo and behold, I saw their PPR today.

Documents Submitted:

• My personal stamped Canadian Bank statement –I took a calculated risk - I did not submit bank statements for my parent because my dad does not have much. Only my mum has a bank statement, so I thought about how I will submit a bank statement for mum and none for dad—the reason for the decision. But on the second note, that might work for a group application.
• Air flight ticket – fully paid – I attached evidence.
• Airbnb- Fully paid – I attached evidence.
• Letter of invitation from my school
• Confirmation of invitation letter drafted by me.
• Copies of Previous USA and UK visas
• Copies of Governors Consent to Land (C of O)
• Just two random old family pictures showing me with my parents on essential days (Picture of my ICAN induction and my dad's birthday)
• The file size was beyond 2 mb, so I sent the major doc on the portal and sent the remaining through a webform, and email with a letter of explanation addressed to the Deputy High Commission.

I wish you guys still expecting God speed and positive decision soon. You will testify soon.

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

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

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.

olasubomy:


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!

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

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

ditha:
New York: ccs.scc@international.gc.ca

london-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
nrobi-immigration@international.gc.ca,
nairobi@international.gc.ca
nrobi-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
NROBIIMDocument@international.gc.ca

Lagosimmigration@international.go.ca

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

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

olasubomy:


Yes, visa office processing your application is outside of Canada except for permanent residency applications that are sometimes done in Canada.

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??