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Shemadex:
urs is still good mine since February 2023 till now nothing from my agent That God ll punish
Since he no dey pick up. I just want to kwn so that I can re apply

Feb 2023? 😅 Oo boy, your Facebook agent really ran you street! You better order your Global Case Management System (GCMS) notes to see the rubbish your agent has submitted for you.

the funny part is you are still calling him My agent 😅

Feb 2023 means it’s already pushing 2 years — almost 3 years now. Hahahaha.

Why would you even use an unlicensed visa agent when a Canadian visa application for one person (visa + biometrics) costs only about CAD $185? In Naira, that’s roughly ₦125,000–₦140,000 depending on the exchange rate. Except of course you wanted the “visa package” ( Fake POF, Fake Emplyment documents, Fake tax return, fake marriage certificate ETC) those agents like to sell you.

Before you reapply Order the GCMS notes and get ready for the shock of your life — you’ll see all the nonsense the Facebook visa agent has entered on your behalf.

Honestly, I can bet you already have a 5-year visa ban, and your agent doesn’t even know how to tell you. You applied in 2023, which means the ban would expire in 2028/2029. Look on the bright side — you’ve already served 2 years, so only 3 years remain.

But make no mistake, a visa ban is a very serious issue. Even after the 5 years, you will still have to explain it on every future visa application to the “Five Eyes” countries — Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

or any country why you got a 5 years Visa ban in Canada

And sadly, just saying “I didn’t know” won’t count as an explanation.

Shemadex:
urs is still good mine since February 2023 till now nothing from my agent That God ll punish
Since he no dey pick up. I just want to kwn so that I can re apply

Don't call him again then just go to his office straight up and ask him in person,what wrong with this so call agent sell gosh🤦🤦.

yoyome20:
Have you requested a GCMS note? do you have your UCI number and your application number if yes then request for a GCMS note using your email and that will tell you in detail what is going on with your application .

I don't have any of that with me i only have my Gmail login details with me but any other thing is with the agent.

princejeto:
have you sent a webform? if yes, what was the response? have you tried calling ircc, if yes, what was the response. if no progress with all the above, involve an immigration officer

Haven't try calling any number or request for log in details dough but i heard there are a lot of immigrants waiting for response like me,even some are far beyond my waiting time...That is the reason why i am keeping things cool with my agent,o ti fe su mi like this😔😔😔,may God help me out Amen🙏.

GbengaBigBoy:
Don't call him again then just go to his office straight up and ask him in person,what wrong with this so call agent sell gosh🤦🤦.

These Facebook/Telegram/WhatsApp “visa agents” can do anything they like because they aren’t licensed to practice Canadian immigration and have nothing to lose.

I keep saying it: in the whole of Nigeria, with a population of about 232.7 million (as of 2024), there are only 7 licensed Canadian immigration consultants. Just 7!

That should tell you how rare genuine professionals are — and why trusting random “agents” online is a recipe for disaster.

https://register.college-ic.ca/Public-Register-EN/RCIC_Search.aspx

Your Facebook agent is not God — they can mess up your life.

A 5-year Canadian visa ban for a Nigerian means you are barred from entering or successfully applying for Canadian visas or permanent residence during that period. Even after the five years, you will face much stricter scrutiny in future immigration applications worldwide.

Put simply: with a Nigerian passport and a 5-year Canadian ban, you’re in double trouble. Even after the ban expires, you’ll need to provide much stronger proof of honesty and eligibility. A Canadian ban raises red flags about credibility, making future applications — whether to the EU, U.S., or other Western countries — far more difficult.

Even if you eventually obtain EU citizenship, problems may still arise. When applying to enter the U.S. through ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization), your history can be checked, and prior bans may prevent you from entering the U.S. or other countries.

Remember: a simple visa refusal is far better than a 5-year ban — because a ban leaves a lasting mark, sometimes for life.

amnotapervert:
Your Facebook agent is not God — they can mess up your life.

A 5-year Canadian visa ban for a Nigerian means you are barred from entering or successfully applying for Canadian visas or permanent residence during that period. Even after the five years, you will face much stricter scrutiny in future immigration applications worldwide.

Put simply: with a Nigerian passport and a 5-year Canadian ban, you’re in double trouble. Even after the ban expires, you’ll need to provide much stronger proof of honesty and eligibility. A Canadian ban raises red flags about credibility, making future applications — whether to the EU, U.S., or other Western countries — far more difficult.

Even if you eventually obtain EU citizenship, problems may still arise. When applying to enter the U.S. through ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization), your history can be checked, and prior bans may prevent you from entering the U.S. or other countries.

Remember: a simple visa refusal is far better than a 5-year ban — because a ban leaves a lasting mark, sometimes for life.

If not our country that our politicians have messed up, must we go to all these countries? Our bad politicians have made many Nigerians to think that one has not arrived without going to these countries.

I checked different comments about not being able to enter those countries due to initial 5 years ban, and I feel like and so what? Will the world come to an end because of that? Are they even gods?

I started thinking that we can also improve our status here in Nigeria like many people that I know without going to those countries. If we do, they will have no choice than to grant us visas when they see our intimidating profiles no matter previous ban.

Kolajero:
If not our country that our politicians have messed up, must we go to all these countries? Our bad politicians have made many Nigerians to think that one has not arrived without going to these countries.

I checked different comments about not being able to enter those countries due to initial 5 years ban, and I feel like and so what? Will the world come to an end because of that? Are they even gods?

I started thinking that we can also improve our status here in Nigeria like many people that I know without going to those countries. If we do, they will have no choice than to grant us visas when they see our intimidating profiles no matter previous ban.

Hmmmm truth

Kolajero:
If not our country that our politicians have messed up, must we go to all these countries? Our bad politicians have made many Nigerians to think that one has not arrived without going to these countries.

I checked different comments about not being able to enter those countries due to initial 5 years ban, and I feel like and so what? Will the world come to an end because of that? Are they even gods?

I started thinking that we can also improve our status here in Nigeria like many people that I know without going to those countries. If we do, they will have no choice than to grant us visas when they see our intimidating profiles no matter previous ban.

I wanted to write a long note explaining Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2010 vs 2024 compared to Canada in the same years, but I deleted it all—why bother? Some people’s minds are already made up, even when facts are presented.

But hey, what do I know? Keep in mind, Canada isn’t heaven—it has its own challenges and issues. Still, truth be told, with the way things are currently going in Nigeria, it could take 30 years to fix just 8 years of Buhari’s government, not even counting the failures of previous governments.

As sad as it is, Nigeria will likely never be great in our lifetime. I’m speaking from facts, not emotions—I have the numbers to back it up.

Nigeria’s 5-year ban issue is not just a “so what” situation. But again, what do I know? Even if I provide facts, links, articles, and personal research about PPP (Purchasing Power Parity), GDP, and GDP per capita (PPP) for Nigeria vs Canada from 2010 to 2024, I’m still seen as a clown who doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Most people won’t even read it, so why bother?

These are the same people who will pay a Facebook visa agent 5 million naira for a visitor’s visa—hahaha. They can’t even read the actual process of applying for a visitor’s visa, and they don’t have the real Proof of Funds (POF).

Yes, I do.

hayatou27:
Congrats, Do you have a valid US visa?

GbengaBigBoy:
I don't have any of that with me i only have my Gmail login details with me but any other thing is with the agent.

What about the document you presented for biometrics ("Biometrics Collection Letter"? It should have your UCI and application letter.

amnotapervert:
I wanted to write a long note explaining Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2010 vs 2024 compared to Canada in the same years, but I deleted it all—why bother? Some people’s minds are already made up, even when facts are presented.

But hey, what do I know? Keep in mind, Canada isn’t heaven—it has its own challenges and issues. Still, truth be told, with the way things are currently going in Nigeria, it could take 30 years to fix just 8 years of Buhari’s government, not even counting the failures of previous governments.

As sad as it is, Nigeria will likely never be great in our lifetime. I’m speaking from facts, not emotions—I have the numbers to back it up.

Nigeria’s 5-year ban issue is not just a “so what” situation. But again, what do I know? Even if I provide facts, links, articles, and personal research about PPP (Purchasing Power Parity), GDP, and GDP per capita (PPP) for Nigeria vs Canada from 2010 to 2024, I’m still seen as a clown who doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Most people won’t even read it, so why bother?

These are the same people who will pay a Facebook visa agent 5 million naira for a visitor’s visa—hahaha. They can’t even read the actual process of applying for a visitor’s visa, and they don’t have the real Proof of Funds (POF).

but I feel like as long as he doesn't apply directly to Canada unless he is obsessed with Canada, he can still leave Nigeria to other countries as long as he doesn't give up. He can still Japa to other countries not necessarily Canada though. But I have seen some people who were deported from Canada gone back to Canada for visit after serving their ban

hammed71:
but I feel like as long as he doesn't apply directly to Canada unless he is obsessed with Canada, he can still leave Nigeria to other countries as long as he doesn't give up. He can still Japa to other countries not necessarily Canada though. But I have seen some people who were deported from Canada gone back to Canada for visit after serving their ban

Don’t mix them up: Deportation is different from a 5-year visa ban for misrepresentation (e.g., fake proof of funds, fake employment, fake tax returns, etc.).

Deportation Order : You are permanently barred from Canada. To ever return, you must apply for an Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC) and convince IRCC that your return is justified. Legal representation is usually required, and the process is costly.

5-Year Visa Ban (for misrepresentation): You do not need legal representation to reapply after the ban expires. However, it’s very difficult to succeed, because you must convince the visa officer that the misrepresentation leading to the ban was a mistake/ you have changed your old ways or will not be repeated.

DEAR GUYS WHO KNOW THE TIMELESS OF GMDS OR RECONSIDERATION EMAIL,

amnotapervert:
Don’t mix them up: Deportation is different from a 5-year visa ban for misrepresentation (e.g., fake proof of funds, fake employment, fake tax returns, etc.).

Deportation Order : You are permanently barred from Canada. To ever return, you must apply for an Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC) and convince IRCC that your return is justified. Legal representation is usually required, and the process is costly.

5-Year Visa Ban (for misrepresentation): You do not need legal representation to reapply after the ban expires. However, it’s very difficult to succeed, because you must convince the visa officer that the misrepresentation leading to the ban was a mistake/ you have changed your old ways or will not be repeated.

The only thing that causes a ban for Canada is usually the statement of account. Canada has no agreement with firs to confirm your tax or check how much tax you pay. Also, they can't prove your employment. Once you use a fake statement of account, that is where you get into trouble. Most people make up their employment by paying themselves or have a company pay them. If the organization is not active on CAC, they refuse the visa instantly but can't claim you are not employed. Once you submit an e tax clearance certificate, it confirms you pay tax but they can't confirm how much you pay as tax. Don't ever doctor your POF. They will surely know and you will get a ban

princejeto:
The only thing that causes a ban for Canada is usually the statement of account. Canada has no agreement with firs to confirm your tax or check how much tax you pay. Also, they can't prove your employment. Once you use a fake statement of account, that is where you get into trouble. Most people make up their employment by paying themselves or have a company pay them. If the organization is not active on CAC, they refuse the visa instantly but can't claim you are not employed. Once you submit an e tax clearance certificate, it confirms you pay tax but they can't confirm how much you pay as tax. Don't ever doctor your POF. They will surely know and you will get a ban

On Telegram, I paid to be in a private group chat where I saw all kinds of fake documents. The so-called Facebook/Telegram agents in that group use the same templates for most people—they just edit the names.

I won’t mention the name of the group, but I’ve seen every type of document. I was once kicked out for pointing out that an “Asylum Claim – Case Type 28” means the worker has very limited rights and is vulnerable to exploitation.

In that group, they promise everything—changing a visitor visa to a work visa—but they never mention that it’s actually done through an asylum claim. Once you arrive in Canada, they remove you from the group and add you to another.

I know what I’m talking about. They use the same fake documents for many people—fake tax returns, fake marriage certificates, fake employment letters, and fake proof of funds (POF). IRCC can easily catch this because when they request additional documents, the fraud becomes obvious, and the applicant gets banned. A few people are lucky and slip through, but most are caught.

Yes, fake POF is the most common, but the crazy part is that this system keeps going. I’ve decided to stay quiet in that Telegram group because I was kicked out the last time I spoke up. But I’m still watching and learning new tricks every day.

People don’t realize the scale of this madness. That’s why genuine visa applicants are angry—because fraudulent agents are flooding the system with fake applications for people who don’t even qualify.

Hello friends ,
Please who can explain a GCMS letter,
I really don’t understand the refusal of my brother,
I can dm no problem

Judawoo:
Hello friends ,
Please who can explain a GCMS letter,
I really don’t understand the refusal of my brother,
I can dm no problem

Scan through the first five pages; you should see the reviewing officer's notes. Then, keep scrolling down bit by bit before getting to the last pages; the Senior immigration officer's notes should be there. You need to take the time to look at the pages one by one.

At least two people review a visa application: the officer in charge of the file and the Senior immigration officer.

I greet everyone in the house, please I wan to pay for Canada visa from Nigeria how can I do that, if card will work, please which card ?

olasubomy:
Scan through the first five pages; you should see the reviewing officer's notes. Then, keep scrolling down bit by bit before getting to the last pages; the Senior immigration officer's notes should be there. You need to take the time to look at the pages one by one.

At least two people review a visa application: the officer in charge of the file and the Senior immigration officer.

Yes but He asked for 10 days tourist in montreal , with 35K CAD in the account in the same GCMS also showed the same amount , how they can say insufficient found? and not satisfied that he will go back home with 3 schegen visa and he is seaman with 9500USD/month, We sent reconsideration to see how it will be. i wonder for 35K CAD how is possible insufficient found

House,

Please, who has gotten feedback from reconsideration lately?

Please share your experience.

Teslas:
House,

Please, who has gotten feedback from reconsideration lately?

Please share your experience.

reconsideration sent 2nd September and got email yesterday from lagos office that the reconsideration sent to officer after 23 days, did you received any email?

Judawoo:
reconsideration sent 2nd September and got email yesterday from lagos office that the reconsideration sent to officer after 23 days, did you received any email?

Yes, reconsideration was sent on Sept. 5, and reconsideration was sent to the officer on Sept. 10, and there has been no update from them since. But, it was mentioned in the mail that if the officer deems it fit to reopen the file, then further mail will be sent, and if not, then there won't be any further mail from them.

Teslas:
Yes, reconsideration was sent on Sept. 5, and reconsideration was sent to the officer on Sept. 10, and there has been no update from them since. But, it was mentioned in the mail that if the officer deems it fit to reopen the file, then further mail will be sent, and if not, then there won't be any further mail from them.

. But I found in this trend a month ago someone got feedback like after 4 month about the positive reconsideration, there is no delay for that and is very bad!

Judawoo:
. But I found in this trend a month ago someone got feedback like after 4 month about the positive reconsideration, there is no delay for that and is very bad!

Has anyone noticed that most applications are pushed to Lagos these days. Lagos seems to be refusing people at this time. Reconsiderations are sent to the office that originally processed your application

Judawoo:
Yes but He asked for 10 days tourist in montreal , with 35K CAD in the account in the same GCMS also showed the same amount , how they can say insufficient found? and not satisfied that he will go back home with 3 schegen visa and he is seaman with 9500USD/month, We sent reconsideration to see how it will be. i wonder for 35K CAD how is possible insufficient found

Quick question:

What was the account balance on the date of application submission? Was it $35KCAD

How much was declared in the application to be set aside for the trip?

Regarding concerns about the purpose of the visit, did you submit a well-explained letter with a clear purpose (Itinerary) of what your brother intends to do in the intended province? Places he plans to visit and explain why he is embarking on this trip now. Something like that.

I think the officer was not convinced about something. You guys would need to take your time to analyse and review what was submitted. I know it involves a lot of thought process.

Passport Request Alert

I woke up to this great news today

We have been refused Canadian Visit Visa in 2019, 2020 and 2024. Finally my wife and i have been approved.

Timeline: submitted on Sept 7th 2025, i have a biometric from my application from 2019

PPR : 26th September,2025

Document submitted
1) SOP
2) invitation letter from my sister
3) my sister and her husband Canadian passport, thier utility bill
4) I have a valid 5 years USA visa with Schengen , Expired UK visa and other travel history to the USA (This is my 5th US visa)
5) Letter of introduction from my office and my wife’s office
6) Letter from the member of parliament in my sister area in Canada
7) bank statement: 17k Euros and 10k USD
Money market: 54M naira and 50k USD
9) E- tax certificate
10) travel itinerary
11) letter of explanation for financials and Work history
12) marriage certificate

I did it myself , i got some tips here, Thanks guys

olasubomy:
Quick question:

What was the account balance on the date of application submission? Was it $35KCAD

How much was declared in the application to be set aside for the trip?

Regarding concerns about the purpose of the visit, did you submit a well-explained letter with a clear purpose (Itinerary) of what your brother intends to do in the intended province? Places he plans to visit and explain why he is embarking on this trip now. Something like that.

I think the officer was not convinced about something. You guys would need to take your time to analyse and review what was submitted. I know it involves a lot of thought process.

was 35k and more money enter again even I GCDS was mention 35k,
Tourist pass bought with tiquet and TripAdvisor for Montreal, hotel book, fly ticket travel insurance, itinerary letter day by day, employment letter, introduction letter , salary increase from 7500usd to 9500usd certificate, leave employment, work certificate, seaman book, 3 others Schengen visa, seaman certificate, credit visa gold card picture, marriage certificate, old Schengen visit pictures and offshore pictures, work ID card, offshore telex copy , payslips , travel insurance for whole world for 1 months, 3 month bank statement, Europe trip boarding pass, Nigeria resident permit because he is Togolese, seaman certificate, funny the denied visa choke and choke for insufficient found! Till now there is the money in the account more than 35k

Hello everyone in the house

How are mine going to get invited code if I want to sigh up in the IRCCC portal?


see it below

Seriously, this refusal makes no sense. How many Canadians can boast of a US$7,500 monthly salary? The way some of these immigration officers treat visa applications is as if Canada is heaven. I see this person as someone coming to spend money in Canada and will not be a burden. My advise is for the applicant to ask for a reconsideration and request for GCMS notes. Telling someone with a salary of US$7,500 that they have no sufficient fund is rubbish. There are a lot of better countries than Canada. You not coming to Canada for vacation is a loss to Canada.

Judawoo:
was 35k and more money enter again even I GCDS was mention 35k,
Tourist pass bought with tiquet and TripAdvisor for Montreal, hotel book, fly ticket travel insurance, itinerary letter day by day, employment letter, introduction letter , salary increase from 7500usd to 9500usd certificate, leave employment, work certificate, seaman book, 3 others Schengen visa, seaman certificate, credit visa gold card picture, marriage certificate, old Schengen visit pictures and offshore pictures, work ID card, offshore telex copy , payslips , travel insurance for whole world for 1 months, 3 month bank statement, Europe trip boarding pass, Nigeria resident permit because he is Togolese, seaman certificate, funny the denied visa choke and choke for insufficient found! Till now there is the money in the account more than 35k

Congratulations bro, but you got US visa already it shouldn't be a big deal.

hayatou27:
Passport Request Alert

I woke up to this great news today

We have been refused Canadian Visit Visa in 2019, 2020 and 2024. Finally my wife and i have been approved.

Timeline: submitted on Sept 7th 2025, i have a biometric from my application from 2019

PPR : 26th September,2025

Document submitted
1) SOP
2) invitation letter from my sister
3) my sister and her husband Canadian passport, thier utility bill
4) I have a valid 5 years USA visa with Schengen , Expired UK visa and other travel history to the USA (This is my 5th US visa)
5) Letter of introduction from my office and my wife’s office
6) Letter from the member of parliament in my sister area in Canada
7) bank statement: 17k Euros and 10k USD
Money market: 54M naira and 50k USD
9) E- tax certificate
10) travel itinerary
11) letter of explanation for financials and Work history
12) marriage certificate

I did it myself , i got some tips here, Thanks guys

Judawoo:
was 35k and more money enter again even I GCDS was mention 35k,
Tourist pass bought with tiquet and TripAdvisor for Montreal, hotel book, fly ticket travel insurance, itinerary letter day by day, employment letter, introduction letter , salary increase from 7500usd to 9500usd certificate, leave employment, work certificate, seaman book, 3 others Schengen visa, seaman certificate, credit visa gold card picture, marriage certificate, old Schengen visit pictures and offshore pictures, work ID card, offshore telex copy , payslips , travel insurance for whole world for 1 months, 3 month bank statement, Europe trip boarding pass, Nigeria resident permit because he is Togolese, seaman certificate, funny the denied visa choke and choke for insufficient found! Till now there is the money in the account more than 35k

If the balance was $35K as of the submission date, you can't declare the same amount as being available for the trip, as the officer won't expect your brother to empty his account on a vacation trip. E,g a fraction of that or less should be more than sufficient for a two-week trip. $10,000, for example, should be adequate.

You also mentioned that more money was added. Was this an inflow from normal salary payment, or were funds moved from a separate account? A lump sum can be an issue for them if not adequately explained, but if these came through regular income earned from employment, then it is fine. My little experience with these guys is that they are not moved by bogus cash, but the application has to be packaged convincingly.

As a Togolese on a Nigerian work permit, I hope he is not close to his expiry date and has been working in Nigeria for a good period of time to demonstrate his establishment there.

Your brother has a good job and profile. The application needs to be reviewed again with a well-explained letter. He has good chances; some homework needs to be done. If you patiently take your time to look at it again, I am sure you will see some things to improve.

All the best!