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skdfu747:
The point is visa applications can be denied at any giving time even if you have all supporting documents to prove your case.

The issue might not even be from you it might also be the current situation of the country (Nigeria).

The situation of a particular country (Nigeria) also has an effect on how visa applications are treated.

If a country is doing very poorly then the effect trickles down negatively to how visa applications are handled.

I understand your frustrations I was also denied a Canadian visa this year even with vast travel experience I had to advanced western countries.

At this point you should not just rush and apply without knowing the root cause of visa denial so you have to order a GCMS note.

A GCMS notes contains all information about how your visa application file was processed from the beginning of your application till the end and how a conclusion was reached by the visa officer.

GCMS notes contains details of how your information was shared between USA and Canada, how your information was shared with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). It contains the note left behind on your profile by the visa officer that actually denied your application.
It took my GCMS note 35 calendar days to arrive via email as a PDF file. Mine was 31 pages.

Graceee:
Can some one order for gcms with naira debit card if yes, which of the banks debit card works or preferable

Eseries:
The purpose of the application is Tourism i.e Vacation.

The family is made up of 6 members, Parents and 4 kids.

There is no way anyone will be left out

NothingDoMe:
How old are the kids?

skdfu747:
The point is visa applications can be denied at any giving time even if you have all supporting documents to prove your case.

The issue might not even be from you it might also be the current situation of the country (Nigeria).

The situation of a particular country (Nigeria) also has an effect on how visa applications are treated.

If a country is doing very poorly then the effect trickles down negatively to how visa applications are handled.

I understand your frustrations I was also denied a Canadian visa this year even with vast travel experience I had to advanced western countries.

At this point you should not just rush and apply without knowing the root cause of visa denial so you have to order a GCMS note.

A GCMS notes contains all information about how your visa application file was processed from the beginning of your application till the end and how a conclusion was reached by the visa officer.

GCMS notes contains details of how your information was shared between USA and Canada, how your information was shared with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). It contains the note left behind on your profile by the visa officer that actually denied your application.


It took my GCMS note 35 calendar days to arrive via email as a PDF file. Mine was 31 pages.

Khorede:
yes I have checked and send them email they said it will take them five working days for them to get back to me
I just don't understand what going on.....







please what is the outcome of the mail?

my family got this attached to our passports. we have sent mail and waiting for five working days.

unforsaken:
Hello Everyone,

I have made frequent visits to this thread as a Guest. However, I felt that I should at least provide relevant information that may assist others towards proper preparation for TRV visit visa application for Canada and this may also work for other visit visas generally.

Firstly, I should state here that the information I will provide are purely based on my personal and professional experience, I am neither an Agent nor Immigration Consultant. This information is provided in good faith; kindly make your informed decision before applying same to your situation.

I was finally granted a Canada TRV visit (tourism) at the second attempt, just like some other people, I have travelled to many countries yearly, sometimes I make 2 to 3 tourism travels to countries in Africa, Europe, Middle East and North America, so when the plan to see Canada came, I felt this should be a walk over. However, I was shocked when I got a refusal based on purpose of visit. I reviewed my situation and immediately reapplied in less than 5 days of receipt of the refusal. I provided more documents showing past travels, finances, commitments in Nigeria and made a proper presentation of my travel plan. This worked, and I was issued the visa 25 days after reapplying.

I learnt some lessons and will like to share with others as a little contribution:

1. HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY - Firstly, you have to be truthful to yourself, and let the truth reflect in your application. It does not matter if your application is later refused, at least you know that you are honest and this will make any follow up application to be consistent with prior information. Please note that there is nothing wrong in stating any past visa refusals if any, stating it gives you credibility as being honest, even the popular rich owner of an English football club was refused UK Visa recently. So do not see it as a negative, mention it and you may provide a brief explanation on the refusal and why your situation has changed.

2. VISIT VISA IS NOT THE BEST ROUTE TO REMAIN IN ANY COUNTRY - If your intention is to remain in any country, you should look at other visa categories and plan towards your eligibility. I have lived in a popular EU country before and I see the stress many go through and the uncertainties of time due to being illegal because they came in via visit visa and did not return. It is equally tedious to receive asylum through the visit visa route. So instead of wasting many years in uncertainty, it is advisable that anyone who intends to relocate should consider other categories and not visit visa. Except you want to go for visit and return, and then later apply for any other category.

3. PURPOSE OF VISIT - this is the most important aspect for eligibility. I usually say to people that to pass this test, it is advisable that you see yourself as an Immigration Officer say for Nigeria, so if you are to be at any Embassy of Nigeria or foreign mission and you have to decide who to issue a visit visa, would you not ask yourself, why does this person want to visit my country? Am I satisfied with the reason for the visit or could there be an undisclosed intention, such as going for a oil and gas transaction in the Niger Delta? This is just an example, so you want to be sure that if the person is coming for tourism, he is truly coming for that purpose, such person should provide details of the places or attractions he intends to visit including the highlights for picking such attractions or places; and if it is to visit friend or family, you want to be sure about the status of the friend or family and the reason why such visit is necessary.

4. PREVIOUS TRAVEL HISTORY - There is a popular saying that there is always a first time. So as much as travel history is one of the boxes to be ticked, it can be waived based on the discretion of the Officer as well as the significance of the purpose of visit, hence many people have received Canada, USA and other European countries visit visas on new passports. However, if you have not travelled to any country before and you firstly want to travel to Canada for tourism? I mean tourism and not a visit to a family! You too think about it now, Canada is at least a 18 hours journey from Nigeria and depending on your connecting or layover airport it could be more. So you left Europe which you can arrive within 6 hours and other close countries and you just want to visit Canada for tourism without any history of other similar journeys? It is advisable that you travel to other countries and build a profile that you can always refer to when you apply, for example in Year 20..., I or We visited France or United Kingdom for tourism and in this country I or We visited Eiffel tower or London eye as the case may be, this is just for example. If you are visiting friend or family you need to make the reason for visiting your contact realistic and believable. This is not cast in stone, each situation will have its peculiarities, for example a spouse may be issued visit visa to accompany his or her spouse who had previously been issued visa and has built a good profile. Also parents who have their children studying or living in Canada may also find it convenient to be granted visit visa for graduation purposes, marriage or other family reasons.

5. PERSONAL ASSET AND FINANCIAL STATUS - This is an aspect you have to show through your work, employment or sponsor. No country including Nigeria will want any person who cannot meet the financial implication of the cost of travel or stay to visit their country. So it is important that you have to show that you can meet your travel cost with verifiable and sustainable source of income. You do not have to show all your entire assets and investments to qualify, but you may show all if you are comfortable about it since some people believe this theory. However, the most important is to show sustainable and verifiable source of income or sponsorship. Documents to support assets or finances are endless and everyone's situation cannot be the same, but please ensure that you submit genuine and verifiable documents. Do not let anyone mislead you, the fact that someone got away with it does not guarantee that you may not be caught. Why sacrifice the right to keep reapplying as your situation may improve, in exchange for a 5 or 10 year ban as the case may be?

6. TIES TO HOME COUNTRY OR CONFIDENCE THAT THE APPLICANT WILL RETURN - This is another major hurdle that an Immigration Officer will want an Applicant to satisfy without any element of doubt and vagueness. This may be passed by clear explanation with evidence of home commitments, career, employment, investments if any, nuclear family, social responsibilities, previous travels, future plans etc.

It is advisable that you see the visa application as a job application, the slots are few but the people are many. So let your documents be clear, easy to understand, direct, verifiable, honest and straight to the point. The fact that you did not get it at the first try does not mean quit, take a calm reflection about the reason for the refusal, and look inward to see if you can address it immediately or if you need time to resolve it. Do not be angry when you see a refusal, just take up the challenge that there is something I need to do, then do it right.

Above all, after you have truthfully done all that is required, kindly commit your application to God, because God will do the rest for you after you have honestly done your own best.

I hope this will help someone may be now and in the future. ALL THE VERY BEST

FYsol:
I checked my online account and it showed there is an update and when I clicked to see the update there is absolutely nothing. It still indicate the application is been processed. And now the update has changed to submitted. Has anyone experienced this?

redx:
pls how did u send ur statement of account for online application?? do i need to a printout?

ifyalways:
You still will need to visit the banking hall to get that @ emboldened, right? So whats the point of not getting bank stamped statement?

Im not applying for visa. Just saying before we give people advice that MIGHT backfire on them, lets be double sure. . .

If you need bank statement for visa, go to your bank, get it printed, stamped and signed.(then scan and upload it, for online applications) Every visa officer is looking for reasons not to give you visa, dont create one for yourself.

jj17cv:
@Dedzstar789
Ppl sha when I said you have to wait for 2 to 3 weeks another guru dey tackle me like I dont know what am talking about .... Canadian process they are like snail

smatadex:
Good day Sir/Ma.....Is it possible to relocated to Canada with TRV visa?

OmoBendel24:
Interested in knowing who tackled you on that, when and where here please. Just to be sure of something

ifyalways:
You still will need to visit the banking hall to get that @ emboldened, right? So whats the point of not getting bank stamped statement?

Im not applying for visa. Just saying before we give people advice that MIGHT backfire on them, lets be double sure. . .

If you need bank statement for visa, go to your bank, get it printed, stamped and signed.(then scan and upload it, for online applications) Every visa officer is looking for reasons not to give you visa, dont create one for yourself.

Dedzstar789:
I read somewhere online that every time a VAC officer goes through your profile you get that update. Don’t know how true it is but it was on one of this Canadian immigration websites.

Eseries:
The purpose of the application is Tourism i.e Vacation.

The family is made up of 6 members, Parents and 4 kids.

There is no way anyone will be left out

Izu2016:
Hello house. Who else applied in March and haven't gotten a response or am I alone?

Walexwal:
I applied in March and yet no show oo...Its still undergoing processing

gk1990:
What date did you apply? We applied March 19th.

Walexwal:
I applied in March and yet no show oo...Its still undergoing processing

gk1990:
What date did you apply? We applied March 19th.

Walexwal:
March 24th, Online. The Conference I planned using it for was held last weekend.