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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Kelvinarsenal: 4:41pm On Apr 22
chuksvin:
Please can anyone guide me on how to schedule VFS Passport submission appointment. I have tried several times but I havenโ€™t gone pass the OTP verification stage. Donโ€™t know if itโ€™s a system error or something. My time is ticking cos I have received this passport request since the 16th of April.
Congratulations..share the timeline with TRV hopefuls it will serve as encouragement to lot of applicants waiting!
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by chuksvin: 4:42pm On Apr 22
deejay102:



Congratulations. Can you share your timeline?
I submitted on 17th of Nov. 2024. Did Biometrics on the 27th of Nov. Passport request 16th April. I submitted;
- USA 5yrs valid visa
-UK Valid visa
-Schengen valid visa
-Property documents
-Euro alc statement
-USD alc statement
-6months naira alc statement with a closing bal of about 100m or so
-Business registration documents for myself and wife
- 2 Hotel reservations
-CAD 36k available for spend for a family of 5.
- Business Partnership documents

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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by id4sho(m): 4:47pm On Apr 22
chuksvin:
I submitted on 17th of Nov. 2024. Did Biometrics on the 27th of Nov. Passport request 16th April. I submitted;
- USA 5yrs valid visa
-UK Valid visa
-Schengen valid visa
-Property documents
-Euro alc statement
-USD alc statement
-6months naira alc statement with a closing bal of about 100m or so
-Business registration documents for myself and wife
- 2 Hotel reservations
-CAD 36k available for spend for a family of 5.
- Business Partnership documents
shocked congratulations
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by chuksvin: 4:48pm On Apr 22
chuksvin:
I submitted on 17th of Nov. 2024. Did Biometrics on the 27th of Nov. Passport request 16th April. I submitted;
- USA 5yrs valid visa
-UK Valid visa
-Schengen valid visa
-Property documents
-Euro alc statement
-USD alc statement
-6months naira alc statement with a closing bal of about 100m or so
-Business registration documents for myself and wife
- 2 Hotel reservations
-CAD 36k available for spend for a family of 5.
- Business Partnership documents
Please I meant to write 17th November, 2023.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by deejay102: 5:16pm On Apr 22
chuksvin:
I submitted on 17th of Nov. 2024. Did Biometrics on the 27th of Nov. Passport request 16th April. I submitted;
- USA 5yrs valid visa
-UK Valid visa
-Schengen valid visa
-Property documents
-Euro alc statement
-USD alc statement
-6months naira alc statement with a closing bal of about 100m or so
-Business registration documents for myself and wife
- 2 Hotel reservations
-CAD 36k available for spend for a family of 5.
- Business Partnership documents

Thank you
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Eriokanmi: 5:25pm On Apr 22
chuksvin:
I submitted on 17th of Nov. 2024. Did Biometrics on the 27th of Nov. Passport request 16th April. I submitted;
- USA 5yrs valid visa
-UK Valid visa
-Schengen valid visa
-Property documents
-Euro alc statement
-USD alc statement
-6months naira alc statement with a closing bal of about 100m or so
-Business registration documents for myself and wife
- 2 Hotel reservations
-CAD 36k available for spend for a family of 5.
- Business Partnership documents
Nice profile smiley. Congrats!

But why your application com tey like dis naw. You get 5 years usa valid visa. Could it be that your wifey and kids didn't hold US visa as you did?

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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by tblaze007(m): 5:25pm On Apr 22
chuksvin:
Please I meant to write 17th November, 2023.


Congratulations ๐ŸŽŠ
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Eriokanmi: 5:47pm On Apr 22
chuksvin:
Please can anyone guide me on how to schedule VFS Passport submission appointment. I have tried several times but I havenโ€™t gone pass the OTP verification stage. Donโ€™t know if itโ€™s a system error or something. My time is ticking cos I have received this passport request since the 16th of April.
Try resend the otp cos it doesn't come on time. By the time it finally arrives, it would have expired. Check your mail and keep refreshing it after re-sending cos vfs otp may never come to your phone. Cheers!
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by chuksvin: 5:51pm On Apr 22
Eriokanmi:
Nice profile smiley. Congrats!

But why your application com tey like dis naw. You get 5 years usa valid visa. Could it be that your wifey and kids didn't hold US visa as you did?
They all hold US valid visas. I guess maybe because we were refused in 2020, that could be the only reason I can think of that caused the long processing time.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by chuksvin: 6:00pm On Apr 22
Eriokanmi:
Try resend the otp cos it doesn't come on time. By the time it finally arrives, it would have expired. Check your mail and keep refreshing it after re-sending cos vfs otp may never come to your phone. Cheers!
Thank you. I have done that several times without luck. Even the site had to temporarily suspend my alc for a few mins. VFS call helpline never goes through.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Eriokanmi: 6:00pm On Apr 22
chuksvin:
They all hold US valid visas. I guess maybe because we were refused in 2020, that could be the only reason I can think of that caused the long processing time.
Ooh.i see. Anyway, justice delayed, not Justice denied.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Eriokanmi: 6:03pm On Apr 22
chuksvin:
Thank you. I have done that several times without luck. Even the site had to temporarily suspend my alc for a few mins. VFS call helpline never goes through.
You may try again later. I almost gave up trying when i was processing mine. You have 30 days to submit and 2-4 business days to have your passport back, if you are gonna pick it up at vfs office.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by walenden: 7:12pm On Apr 22
Please am new here and I recently applied for a Canada conference visa last week through an agent, and the conference was scheduled for June 2024. However, due to the current processing time, there is a possibility that the visa may still be issued even if the conference date has passed?? the agent told me it no problem the visa will be issued as the embassy do not really care about the conference date and you cannot be refused visa based on conference date expire.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Eriokanmi: 8:11pm On Apr 22
walenden:
Please am new here and I recently applied for a Canada conference visa last week through an agent, and the conference was scheduled for June 2024. However, due to the current processing time, there is a possibility that the visa may still be issued even if the conference date has passed?? the agent told me it no problem the visa will be issued as the embassy do not really care about the conference date and you cannot be refused visa based on conference date expire.
As your application is being handled by an agent, its better to stick to his instructions. Good luck to you.

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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Ndubestjude: 9:06pm On Apr 22
Am still with the papers bro but hope in tracking the application hope it will not affect my application?
mamawa123:


I donโ€™t know if your agent is saying the truth or not, but some of those applicants who did biometrics in August 2023 are still waiting for decisions too.

I know someone outside Nairaland forum who did biometric in early August 2023. She received a decision notice about a week ago.

Use the link below to register to create an application status tracker account

https://ircc-tracker-suivi.apps.cic.gc.ca/en/register

Apart from the email, you will need the following information from your application.

- The UCI number
- The Application number
- Give names (first and middle)
- Last name
- Date of birth
- Country of birth

Enter the information, then click next.

If everything looks ok, a code will be sent to your email. You need that code to create an account.

If you still have the biometrics instruction letter that you took to your biometrics appointment, then youโ€™re lucky because your name, UCI number, and application number appear on the first page of the instruction letter.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Newbie232: 9:54pm On Apr 22
Timeline before approval.
Applied from Europe.
4 months Bank statement of 7000 euro submitted, 2500 euro to be used for Canada trip.
No personal statement, Just wrote in the space that I will like to visit Toronto.
Booking . Com reservation and flight reservation.
Residence permit and work contract.
Thatโ€™s all submitted and all done on my phone.
Took 1 year. (I really do not care the outcome because I will be going there to spend my money).
Previously denied twice in Nigeria even with a valid USA visa and substantial amount Bank statement submitted.

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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by mamawa123: 10:26pm On Apr 22
Ndubestjude:
Am still with the papers bro but hope in tracking the application hope it will not affect my application?

What a question! How will tracking an application affect the outcome?

Now, I believe some questions are better not to be answered.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Ewaoluwayemi: 10:55pm On Apr 22
Hello, please your opinion is needed on this. As a couple going for a vacation, they've been invited by a friend who resides in Canada. The friend will be sponsoring the accommodation and meals for the entire 30 days.

What would be a reasonable budget for the husband to allocate for spending in Canada? Additionally, there's a section asking about other sponsors for the vacation (who else will sponsor). Should he include the friend's name since he will be covering accommodation and meals? I appreciate your advice on this.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 1:11am On Apr 23
Ewaoluwayemi:
Hello, please your opinion is needed on this. As a couple going for a vacation, they've been invited by a friend who resides in Canada. The friend will be sponsoring the accommodation and meals for the entire 30 days.

What would be a reasonable budget for the husband to allocate for spending in Canada? Additionally, there's a section asking about other sponsors for the vacation (who else will sponsor). Should he include the friend's name since he will be covering accommodation and meals? I appreciate your advice on this.

I would leave room for others to share their opinion. The below are the areas i feel may be of concern to the visa officer:

* Have a convincing explanation why both couples would be away for a whole 30 days? Not that this is abnormal but a good reason to convince the officer there is no immigration intent. E.g the average leave period in Nigeria is around 21 to 25 days but i understand there might be unutilized leave period from prior year that can make it 30. Couples would need to explain with good home ties and probably letter from their office confirming their authorized leave.

* Amount to be set aside for the trip would depend on the province both of them intends to visit. Their friend could guide them on a budget though not likely to be cheap considering 30 days X 2 couple's. Different provinces have their unique cost of living.

* Let the couple demonstrate that they have enough money to cover their trip. They should be the major sponsor of their trip and the friend supporting with accommodation so the VO does not score them low on finances. It is assumed a 30 days trip would have been well planned.

* Let them have a well drafted itinerary of their tourist plan for 30 days again, to convince the officer there is no immigration intent. I am always an advocate of shorter duration for a first time applicant then you can do your 30 days in subsequent visit.

* If they have good travel history together to other countries in the past like USA or Australia and have been fulfilling their visa conditions by not overstaying, it could boost their chances.

Those are my thoughts.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by House34: 1:18am On Apr 23
walenden:
Please am new here and I recently applied for a Canada conference visa last week through an agent, and the conference was scheduled for June 2024. However, due to the current processing time, there is a possibility that the visa may still be issued even if the conference date has passed?? the agent told me it no problem the visa will be issued as the embassy do not really care about the conference date and you cannot be refused visa based on conference date expire.

Unfortunately, the agent's information is incorrect. You should have checked the visa processing times before applying. attach his the GCMS notes of any applicant who was refused because the conference had already passed. The process for obtaining a Canadian visa has changed since early last year when the rules were more relaxed. Now, you must prepare a thorough application, taking into account the processing time for attending a conference, which is currently about six months. I hope you are not a welder applying to attend a medical conference, as this could be a reason for refusal, and unfortunately, some agents can be quite unprofessional.

Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Kenturkey048(m): 7:59am On Apr 23
chuksvin:
I submitted on 17th of Nov. 2024. Did Biometrics on the 27th of Nov. Passport request 16th April. I submitted;
- USA 5yrs valid visa
-UK Valid visa
-Schengen valid visa
-Property documents
-Euro alc statement
-USD alc statement
-6months naira alc statement with a closing bal of about 100m or so
-Business registration documents for myself and wife
- 2 Hotel reservations
-CAD 36k available for spend for a family of 5.
- Business Partnership documents
๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

Who go deny this kind person Visa?

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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Kenturkey048(m): 8:07am On Apr 23
House34:


Unfortunately, the agent's information is incorrect. You should have checked the visa processing times before applying. attach his the GCMS notes of any applicant who was refused because the conference had already passed. The process for obtaining a Canadian visa has changed since early last year when the rules were more relaxed. Now, you must prepare a thorough application, taking into account the processing time for attending a conference, which is currently about six months. I hope you are not a welder applying to attend a medical conference, as this could be a reason for refusal, and unfortunately, some agents can be quite unprofessional.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by House34: 8:54am On Apr 23
[quote author=Kenturkey048 post=129585392][/quote]

I hope you are not a welder applying to attend a medical conference

It an illustration as It's important to choose a conference that aligns with your job aspect and offers benefits to your professional life. Simply selecting any conference for visa purposes isn't advisable, as visa applications are now subject to thorough checks and requirements

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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Kelvinarsenal: 9:12am On Apr 23
House34:


I hope you are not a welder applying to attend a medical conference

It an illustration as It's important to choose a conference that aligns with your job aspect and offers benefits to your professional life. Simply selecting any conference for visa purposes isn't advisable, as visa applications are now subject to thorough checks and requirements
Thank you visa officer!
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by House34: 10:23am On Apr 23
Kelvinarsenal:

Thank you visa officer!

Sorry, I am not your visa officer, visa agent, or one of those who share fake sentiment on visa application. It's a public forum, and you cannot silence anybody. If what you read here is not what you want, you can gentle scroll past . It's a public forum to share information and knowledge!

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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by uchee(f): 10:29am On Apr 23
Hello Guys, just to share to also serve as an encouragement to others as I too have also observed and learned from counsel, support provided here on the platform. Also to add that you play your part being trying to put in the appropriate documents to the best of your ability and then most importantly " The GOD Factor " !
Submitted Application Sept 15, 2023 , Biometrics OCT 13, 2023, PPR on 27 March 2024 .first time applicant ! Thank God it ended in praise and wish those expecting the Best of Luck too !

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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by olasubomy: 10:33am On Apr 23
uchee:
Hello Guys, just to share to also serve as an encouragement to others as I too have also observed and learned from counsel, support provided here on the platform. Also to add that you play your part being trying to put in the appropriate documents to the best of your ability and then most importantly " The GOD Factor " !
Submitted Application Sept 15, 2023 , Biometrics OCT 13, 2023, PPR on 27 March 2024 .first time applicant ! Thank God it ended in praise and wish those expecting the Best of Luck too !

Congratulations. Enjoy your vacation!

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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Ndubestjude: 10:42am On Apr 23
Bro good morning I have not receive any response since last year August I went for biometrics till now, it's my own email i put but i don't have access to the portal because it my agent dat applied for me, after receiving tracking number from vfs till now they have not email me again and if I ask my agent wether decision is he will say no decision make yet that it's on process, but it have take much time since august last year, does it mean it's it taking much time this days?
tblaze007:


When did you do biometric , you can chill till First week of May
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Ndubestjude: 10:49am On Apr 23
No bro, it's an agent that applied it for me, I don't have the portal but I put my own email during the time of my biometrics at abuja so they sent me tracking number wic I later sent to my agent
mamawa123:


What a question! How will tracking an application affect the outcome?

Now, I believe some questions are better not to be answered.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Kelvinarsenal: 11:02am On Apr 23
uchee:
Hello Guys, just to share to also serve as an encouragement to others as I too have also observed and learned from counsel, support provided here on the platform. Also to add that you play your part being trying to put in the appropriate documents to the best of your ability and then most importantly " The GOD Factor " !
Submitted Application Sept 15, 2023 , Biometrics OCT 13, 2023, PPR on 27 March 2024 .first time applicant ! Thank God it ended in praise and wish those expecting the Best of Luck too !
Congratulations more good news coming for all waiting applicants!

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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Kelvinarsenal: 11:15am On Apr 23
Ndubestjude:
Bro good morning I have not receive any response since last year August I went for biometrics till now, it's my own email i put but i don't have access to the portal because it my agent dat applied for me, after receiving tracking number from vfs till now they have not email me again and if I ask my agent wether decision is he will say no decision make yet that it's on process, but it have take much time since august last year, does it mean it's it taking much time this days?
August is a long time presently November applicant are testifying on here over some days now..better u contact ur agent to open ur portal at ur presence so u see things urself!
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by trollx: 11:47am On Apr 23
uchee:
Hello Guys, just to share to also serve as an encouragement to others as I too have also observed and learned from counsel, support provided here on the platform. Also to add that you play your part being trying to put in the appropriate documents to the best of your ability and then most importantly " The GOD Factor " !
Submitted Application Sept 15, 2023 , Biometrics OCT 13, 2023, PPR on 27 March 2024 .first time applicant ! Thank God it ended in praise and wish those expecting the Best of Luck too !
Congratulations!!! Enjoy your vacation, Or rather asylum...๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ

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