Humility01:
Dear all,

You guys have being doing wonderful job here. I say thank you for helping one another.

I have being following this topic for some time now but this is my first time of posting a comment. My family was recently denied a Canadian visa. Reasons for refusal is "purpose of travel and travel history". Following the advice on this forum, I applied for the GCMS note and got it today. Surprisingly, the GCMS note of 24 pages pdf file that contains more of their internal codes. The main point for refusal was not still clear as the VO simply stated that
"Based on a review of the application and supporting documents and after considering the purpose of travel, travel history, financial status (earnings/savings), family ties both in Canada and homeland and the overall establishment of the applicant, I am not satisfied that the applicant is sufficiently established so as to motivate a timely departure. Refused."

About my application: I work in a bank at a middle management level. These are some of the documents submitted

* Application form
* Old passport containing used visas to UK, Dubai, France
* Current passport with valid but yet to be used US visa (the plan is to combine the trip to US and Canada)
* Hotel booking using booking.com
* Flight booking
* Employment letter dated back to 2007
* Promotion letters
* Letter of introduction from my employer indicating leave period and leave entitlement of about N2.8m
* Medical Insurance ID Card from HMO.
* Lagos State Tax clearance card
* Pension fund statement from IBTC
* Life Assurance letter from IGI
* Education support insurance for my kids from Mutual Benefit Insurance
* Statement of investments for my kids
* Mortgage letter (I took a mortgage from my bank to buy a property in Lekki). All mortgage documents included.
* Documents for landed property in Ikorodu and Ajah
* 6 months payslip
* Photocopy of staff ID Card.
* Bank statement of salary account and investment accounts worth more than N6m
* Letter of introduction from my kids' school
* However, I did not include travel itinerary but stated places we wanted to visit in the SOP letter.

Honestly, I am surprised at their refusal because I have never been refused a visa before. One thing that is very clear from the GCMS note is that they share data with the US.

Just decided to share the story of my application. I hope to reapply again when I come back from the US.

I feel your pain. The best thing to do is for you to apply for Canada visit visa when you get to US. I did same for my wife last October. The processing time in US is less than 2 week.

jayfierce:
Pele.

Thanks, my brother.

@Awelekiti, thanks; do have a wonderful weekend.

travelpoint:

I feel your pain. The best thing to do is for you to apply for Canada visit visa when you get to US. I did same for my wife last October. The processing time in US is less than 2 week.

Good evening everyone, Please, my enquiry is about visitor visa to Canada. I have a conference to attend in Montreal in mid March 2017. I want to know if it is still feasible to get the visa within this short time frame. I hope to complete my online application next week. Also, what visa office does one address their letter from sponsor to? Is there a visa office in Nigeria? What is the minimum amount that should be in my sponsor's account? Which route is faster and more cost-effective? What general advice can you give me concerning visitor visa to Canada to avoid mistakes and refusal? I hope to hear from someone soon. Thank you. Success to all other applicants on the forum.. Cheers

How do I get affordable but good flight deals to Canada. It's only a 10 day trip, I don't want to spend a fortune on flight ticket.

careerwoman:

Good evening everyone, Please, my enquiry is about visitor visa to Canada. I have a conference to attend in Montreal in mid March 2017. I want to know if it is still feasible to get the visa within this short time frame. I hope to complete my online application next week. Also, what visa office does one address their letter from sponsor to? Is there a visa office in Nigeria? What is the minimum amount that should be in my sponsor's account? Which route is faster and more cost-effective? What general advice can you give me concerning visitor visa to Canada to avoid mistakes and refusal? I hope to hear from someone soon. Thank you. Success to all other applicants on the forum.. Cheers

How do I get affordable but good flight deals to Canada. It's only a 10 day trip, I don't want to spend a fortune on flight ticket.

Good evening. With paper application you may stand a better chance of getting a decision before the conference date.
Please kindly state the relationship between you and your sponsor.

jayfierce:

Good evening. With paper application you may stand a better chance of getting a decision before the conference date.
Please kindly state the relationship between you and your sponsor.

thank you very much for the swift response. will go through the paper route. How do I go about it anyway? I have the document checklist from the cic website. my sponsor is my elder brother but he doesn't have a domiciliary account ooo.. I also have a financial aid award from the organisers of about 1,000 USD. Do I still stand a chance to getting the visa?

VickyRotex:
Hello everyone.

I hope you're all doing well.

I'm more conversant with the Canada student visa thread, but a friend said I could post here aswel.

Just a quick question.

Is there anyone coming to Montréal for a visit/tour this December/January?

I wish all Visa hopefuls great Success. It will end in praise!

Hoping to come in March for a conference (Montreal 2017) but I haven't even applied. Confused and little scared
what's up??

careerwoman:

thank you very much for the swift response. will go through the paper route. How do I go about it anyway? I have the document checklist from the cic website. my sponsor is my elder brother but he doesn't have a domiciliary account ooo.. I also have a financial aid award from the organisers of about 1,000 USD. Do I still stand a chance to getting the visa?

And your ties? Job, family, assets, responsibilities?

jayfierce:
And your ties? Job, family, assets, responsibilities?

I'm a medical student (600level) at the Premier University.. I think thats the only tie I have.. no job, no assets, in various student organisations if that can pass as my responsibilities. Moreover, this conference is an annual event. I went for the last edition this year which was in Rome. Next year's conference will be in Montreal.. It is a Model United Nations Conference for university students.

careerwoman:

I'm a medical student (600level) at the Premier University.. I think thats the only tie I have.. no job, no assets, in various student organisations if that can pass as my responsibilities. Moreover, this conference is an annual event. I went for the last edition this year which was in Rome. Next year's conference will be in Montreal.. It is a Model United Nations Conference for university students.

That is your strongest selling point because you went and returned to your studies

jayfierce:
Congrats Zeus! Finally! I remember when you were thinking of withdrawing the online application. Thank God it was successful.

The decision reached is that your application is successful except your passport get comma or new implicating information renders you ineligible for a Visa. You can confirm this by looking at the date your visa was issued when you receive it. It should correspond with the passport request date.

Also your status will change when they finalise the process. I posted Screenshots of the change that occurred in my account.

Abeg honour your pipo with the documents you submitted.

Thanks bro. That's extra ginger for me now. Much appreciated. I'll keep us updated.

justwise:


That is your strongest selling point because you went and returned to your studies

Thank you for your response. So should I attach an SOP to the required documents to be submitted in my application? I'm thinking of applying this week or latest next week. Whom do I address the letter to?? Is there an embassy in Nigeria?
Documents I plan to submit include;
Letter of invitation from the MUN conference organisers
My bro's statement of acct and proof of relationship
Travel Itinerary
Flight and hotel booking
proof of studentship
passport biodata page
Schengen visa page with travel stamps
SOP
Visa form..
Are there other documents I need to add??
Ehen, another headache I almost forgot to mention is that I had to apply twice before my Schengen visa was approved by the Italian Consulate. My colleagues and I suffered. The first time they refused us visas on grounds that they couldnt verify the conference despite the organisers sending them multiple emails on our behalf. They finally called our private phone numbers, apologised rudely and asked that we pay another visa fee. Then, they granted us the visa. The whole essence of the story is this; will I state on canada's visa form that I have been denied a visa??(saw a question like that on the form)
The conference is a large one and every year over 3,000 students from almost 180+ countries attend it. I sincerely pray that the VO will be more reasonable than the one at the Italian Consulate. There's no money to reapply again, not in this recession.. the canadian visa processing is looking more expensive sef.

@careerwoman
So should I include a SOP to the required documents to be submitted alongside the application? A letter of explanation should suffice.

Whom do I address the letter to?? Is there an embassy in Nigeria? http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/nigeria/contact-lagos-contactez.aspx?lang=eng

Documents I plan to submit include;
Letter of invitation from the MUN conference organisers
My bro's statement of acct and proof of relationship
Travel Itinery
Flight and hotel booking
proof of studentship
passport biodata page
Schengen visa page with travel stamps
SOP
Visa form..
Are there other documents I need to add?? Yes. Proof of financial aid from conference organisers. Additional documents from sponsor to show strong financial base(If available). All other immigration forms as generated by the questionnaire you took online.

The whole essence of the story is this; will I state on canada's visa form that I have been denied a visa??(saw a question like that on their form) Yes

travelpoint:

I feel your pain. The best thing to do is for you to apply for Canada visit visa when you get to US. I did same for my wife last October. The processing time in US is less than 2 week.

Please what And what did you use for her application.
Like what document did she summit while in the USA for her application

careerwoman:

Thank you for your response. So should I include a SOP to the required documents to be submitted alongside the application? I'm thinking of applying this week or maximum next week. Whom do I address the letter to?? Is there an embassy in Nigeria?
Documents I plan to submit include;
Letter of invitation from the MUN conference organisers
My bro's statement of acct and proof of relationship
Travel Itinery
Flight and hotel booking
proof of studentship
passport biodata page
Schengen visa page with travel stamps
SOP
Visa form..
Are there other documents I need to add??
Ehen, another headache I almost forgot to mention is that I had to apply twice before my Schengen visa was approved by the Italian Consulate. My colleagues and I suffered in their hands eeeh. The first time they refused us visas on grounds that they couldnt verify the conference despite the organisers sending them multiple emails on our behalf. They finally called our private phone numbers, apologised rudely and asked that we pay another visa fee. Then they finally granted us the visa. The whole essence of the story is this; will I state on canada's visa form that I have been denied a visa??(saw a question like that on their form)
The conference is a large one and every year over 3,000 students from almost 180+ countries attend it. I just pray the VO will be more reasonable than the one at the Italian Consulate. There's no money to reapply again, not in this time of recession.. the canadian visa processing is looking more expensive sef.

1.Address the letter to Canadian embassy in Lagos or Abuja depending on where you are applying from.

2. Select yes to the question that asked if you have been refused a visa before then state briefly that you were issued later after Italian embassy ratified their mistake

3. You need a letter from your school permitting you to take the trip

jayfierce:
@careerwoman
So should I include a SOP to the required documents to be submitted alongside the application? A letter of explanation should suffice.

Whom do I address the letter to?? Is there an embassy in Nigeria? http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/nigeria/contact-lagos-contactez.aspx?lang=eng

Documents I plan to submit include;
Letter of invitation from the MUN conference organisers
My bro's statement of acct and proof of relationship
Travel Itinery
Flight and hotel booking
proof of studentship
passport biodata page
Schengen visa page with travel stamps
SOP
Visa form..
Are there other documents I need to add?? Yes. Proof of financial aid from conference organisers. Additional documents from sponsor to show strong financial base(If available). All other immigration forms as generated by the questionnaire you took online.

The whole essence of the story is this; will I state on canada's visa form that I have been denied a visa??(saw a question like that on their form) Yes

Thank you for the reply...
what documents can will be able to show strong financial base of my sponsor asides bank statement. He's a business man

good day naira landers, please I need someone who reside in canada , who can file for me from there, I have been refuse a TRV (tourist) once and I want to try again I january. I dont need a try your luck package, cos I was told you not get a canada visa if you dont have travelling experience that is the reason of my first refusal of which I have been to kenya I stay at kenya just 2 weeks. please anyone who can assist me I will really appreciate. I need someone who can file from canada and help me out. thanks you.

justwise:


1.Address the letter to Canadian embassy in Lagos or Abuja depending on where you are applying from.

2. Select yes to the question that asked if you have been refused a visa before then state briefly that you were issued later after Italian embassy ratified their mistake

3. You need a letter from your school permitting you to take the trip

Thank you..
Am I supposed to submit the documents and visa form at the vfs office? How do pay visa and biometric fees? Is it Online or at VFS
No. 3 wasnt part of the required documents but I thought of including it too.

careerwoman:

Thank you..
Am I supposed to submit the documents and visa form at the vfs office? How do pay visa and biometric fees? Is it Online or at VFS
No. 3 wasnt part of the required documents but I thought of including it too.

This link with steps answers all your questions about submission and payment. http://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/nigeria/how_to_apply.html

If you don't catch any of the step then ask here.

olumix365:
thank you for your advice am very grateful, please is there a way you can help me I need a professional I dont want to process it myself . and I trust this site please help me out.

No you have to do it yourself with little help from here and your own research.

Forget about depending on anybody to help your complete a form or some documents, if you are qualified to be issued a tourist visa you will get one.

A regular traveler today was once a first timer, so lack travel history shouldn't be a stumbling block.

The most important question is: Do you meet the requirement for tourist visa?

careerwoman:

Good evening everyone, Please, my enquiry is about visitor visa to Canada. I have a conference to attend in Montreal in mid March 2017. I want to know if it is still feasible to get the visa within this short time frame. I hope to complete my online application next week. Also, what visa office does one address their letter from sponsor to? Is there a visa office in Nigeria? What is the minimum amount that should be in my sponsor's account? Which route is faster and more cost-effective? What general advice can you give me concerning visitor visa to Canada to avoid mistakes and refusal? I hope to hear from someone soon. Thank you. Success to all other applicants on the forum.. Cheers

How do I get affordable but good flight deals to Canada. It's only a 10 day trip, I don't want to spend a fortune on flight ticket.

Time is not on your side. You need to apply right away because the processing time is very slow in Nigeria and Ghana

Bummi101:



Please what And what did you use for her application.
Like what document did she summit while in the USA for her application

Her passport data page
Copy of immigration entry and exit stamps on her passport
My bank statement
Hotel accommodation
I included her leave / vacation letter from her job.
Flight itinerary

happy sunday people.
aunty shadeebee78,jayfierce and co, greetings o
processing time is now 96 days.

mummyf:
happy sunday people.
aunty shadeebee78,jayfierce and co, greetings o
processing time is now 96 days.

Which kain bad news be this :'

Good day house.
Please am I supposed to fill statutory declaration of common law union. Although am legally married.

@redreact.. am sorry I could not respond to your mail.
I had an accident and my entire kitchen got burned. I nearly lost me right hand sef

justwise:



This link with steps answers all your questions about submission and payment. http://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/nigeria/how_to_apply.html

If you don't catch any of the step then ask here.

Thank you.. I have gone through everything I need and I understand the process to some extent. Ive been to that vfs page several times, how I failed to see the things you pointed out is totally unbelievable.

[quote author=VickyRotex post=51642981]

My sister why art thou confused and little scared? lol

I will advise you apply as soon as possible.

I also see that some Nairalanders here have answered your questions. Nice!

But we can chat if you have any questions. Also, do let me know if you need any assistance as regards pick up or finding locations here or touring. (No charge at all. )

Thank you but Im waiting on my proof of studentship from school and bank statement from sponsor.
God bless your kind soul. I will be needing help with pick up from YUL and touring. For my accommodation, I chose Samesun Montreal Center at St. Hubert street. I hope they are nice as the reviews on booking.com depicted. My conference will take place at Plais des Congressi (Convention center). Samesun is a bit far but its prices were too reasonable to overlook. 250cad for 9 nights (breakfast included). Perhaps, you might know other affordable and nice opttions close to the convention center.

mummyf:
happy sunday people.
aunty shadeebee78,jayfierce and co, greetings o
processing time is now 96 days.

Greetings mummyf.

goodman31:
Good day house.
Please am I supposed to fill statutory declaration of common law union. Although am legally married.

No. Since you are legally married you do not need to fill the statutory declaration of common law union form.

Hi ALL,
The information provided here is top class.

I applied 6 weeks ago via online application. My application has been updated and I have been requested to come with my passport.

Please how long does it take from the time my passport is dropped off with VFS for it to be returned.

Thanks

PapaBrowne:
Hi ALL,
The information provided here is top class.

I applied 6 weeks ago via online application. My application has been updated and I have been requested to come with my passport.

Please how long does it take from the time my passport is dropped off with VFS for it to be returned.

Thanks

Thank u for sharing this encouraging news it seems like u just got the visa. I also just applied online about 3wks ago and I hope my story will be like yours too.Although I think I applied a little too late cos I plan to spend Xmas in Canada but I still hopeful.
Pls we won't mind if I share the docs u also tendered for your visa.
Goodluck