Summerbutterfly:
Hello everyone,

Some of you may remember when I posted here in May. I mentioned that I had robust travel history (I’ve been to over 20 countries but my visa application was denied)

Update on my case: so I appealed the visa denial that I got in May and I just received my PPR

I submitted along with my parents and my father received his PPR last month… his passport has been stamped with a 10 year visa (he renewed his passport before submitting)

Still waiting for an update on my mom’s case.

I got the idea to appeal from this page. Thank you everyone

Ruskov:


Hi
Depending on the airline, how about booking with them directly. Booking.com is for hotels / apartments etc.

rittyben:
I just noticed that booking Qatar Airways with waķa now is cheaper than booking directly from Qatar Airways app!
I thought booking from the airline directly is usually cheaper?

rittyben:
I just noticed that booking Qatar Airways with waķa now is cheaper than booking directly from Qatar Airways app!
I thought booking from the airline directly is usually cheaper?

Summerbutterfly:


This is what I sent

Dear VO
My name is ……… , with date of birth…… and passport number ……. , currently residing at…….., Nigeria.

I am writing this appeal with a heavy heart as I find myself caught in an overwhelming state. I wish to appeal the recent rejection of my tourist visa application which I received on the 4th of May 2023 after waiting for over 11 months for a decision.

To begin, let me emphasize that my intentions of visiting Canada are solely for the purpose of visiting my brother who is currently in Canada for the purpose of studies. My stay will be short as I intend to immediately return to my Husband and 8 month old daughter whom will not be traveling with me. (I made sure to add this, to show them that I have strong family ties in Nigeria)

Regrettably, my wish to visit my brother whom I have not seen in over 18 months has been put on hold as my visa application was rejected. I submitted my application with the utmost sincerity, ensuring that every document and requirement was fulfilled to the best of my ability.

My Canada tourist visa refusal letter was received via the IRCC website stating [I am not satisfied that you have truthfully answered all questions in the documents you have submitted in support of your application, as required by subsection 16(1) of the IRPA. Specifically, I am not satisfied that the following information is truthful: Your declared history of previously refused visa application(s) to Canada or any other country]. I have to make an appeal against this justification as I do not have any history of visa rejection which is what I truthfully declared in my application.

I have applied for over 10 visas in the last 15- 20 years and I’ve been to over 20 countries. I have never overstayed in any country. The timeline of all my applications and travels are noted down below, including the reason for travel and duration of stay.

(I went on to list my most recent travels and I attached visas issued by other countries)

rittyben:
I just noticed that booking Qatar Airways with waķa now is cheaper than booking directly from Qatar Airways app!
I thought booking from the airline directly is usually cheaper?

Chanbaby:
Good day Everyone, my husband and I applied for a tourist visa in March 2020 and June 2023 we received a message to send our passport which we did . Only to get a message yesterday stating that our visa has been denied because there is a devt claim on our application more like our application fee was revoked. We didn't do anything of such . I have mailed the debt claim department asking how that is possible. Has anyone experienced that? How do you solve it.
I will equally like to appeal the decision ( propably repay the fee if they still insist because our passport is already with them.

Livylicha:
Hello house, please help.
My hubby just got this mail. I attached the picture here.
1. Should he just proceed to the CVAC to pickup his passport without booking an appointment?
2. Are we supposed to wait for a follow up mail from IRCC before going?
3. We applied together, submitted together, have been getting all tracking notifications together, but this particular mail, I didnt get it though it was just sent to him today and I can get mine later. What do I do? I'm I to just go and believe mine is also there because we submitted on the same day, same time and got different tracking codes same day in our mail. But this particular mail, I didnt receive it.

Summerbutterfly:


This is what I sent

Dear VO
My name is ……… , with date of birth…… and passport number ……. , currently residing at…….., Nigeria.

I am writing this appeal with a heavy heart as I find myself caught in an overwhelming state. I wish to appeal the recent rejection of my tourist visa application which I received on the 4th of May 2023 after waiting for over 11 months for a decision.

To begin, let me emphasize that my intentions of visiting Canada are solely for the purpose of visiting my brother who is currently in Canada for the purpose of studies. My stay will be short as I intend to immediately return to my Husband and 8 month old daughter whom will not be traveling with me. (I made sure to add this, to show them that I have strong family ties in Nigeria)

Regrettably, my wish to visit my brother whom I have not seen in over 18 months has been put on hold as my visa application was rejected. I submitted my application with the utmost sincerity, ensuring that every document and requirement was fulfilled to the best of my ability.

My Canada tourist visa refusal letter was received via the IRCC website stating [I am not satisfied that you have truthfully answered all questions in the documents you have submitted in support of your application, as required by subsection 16(1) of the IRPA. Specifically, I am not satisfied that the following information is truthful: Your declared history of previously refused visa application(s) to Canada or any other country]. I have to make an appeal against this justification as I do not have any history of visa rejection which is what I truthfully declared in my application.

I have applied for over 10 visas in the last 15- 20 years and I’ve been to over 20 countries. I have never overstayed in any country. The timeline of all my applications and travels are noted down below, including the reason for travel and duration of stay.

(I went on to list my most recent travels and I attached visas issued by other countries)

olakunle10:


Congratulations. I remember your case. Good one. Enjoy your trip.

Cannyboy:
Good evening,pls my destination is Edmonton but am having a stopover at Toronto, will like to ask if there is going to be any border check at Toronto be4 heading to Edmonton.pls kindly enlighten.

Chanbaby:


Wow, Congratulations. Please can you state the mail address you sent your email to.

Blackfinegirl:


Congratulations!!!

These people should answer my mom o, i applied for her since March.

Chanbaby:
Here is the message received.
How can I appeal? This is so unfair since i know nothing about the claim. I have mailed them though but no response yet.

Jaymzee:
Good evening everyone... how long does it take to get back the visa/passport after passport submission in lagos... thanks

Ruskov:


Of course . But Edmonton has their own international airport, why do you want to spend that sort of money? Plus if you do not have a perfect explanation for those(the stop overs) , it's very likely to raise eyebrows. Not isure of what you'd tell the immigration officers at the airport.

Succeed04:

We both submitted on Friday 30th of June in person in Abuja.


When did you submit your passport

Cannyboy:
Good morning really appreciate your concern,so concerning the stopover,it was my airline that is having the stopover,curs am going with Ethiopian air,so they are having a stopover at Toronto,for the connecting flight to Edmonton just want to know if there is going to be any border check before the connecting flight to Edmonton.since Toronto is not my final destination.needed an enlightment.

evelynonwuka31:



It’s not ready. They will send you a confirmation that it’s ready

Nelson2023:
House , Do I need to fill the consent forms if submitting in person?

Ruskov:


Ok then, then that's a better bet.
Follow the transcripts of peeps who's travelled there earlier. So as to know what you'd be up against at the airports.

May Canada favour you!
Go well.