Franeby:
Hello everyone, pls i have a question.. so my agent filled my application(which i now know i should have done myself). I joined Nairaland not too long ago.

Heres my dilenma. I asked her recently to forward me d soft copy of the application so i can go through it and then i observed where they asked if uve ever been denied a visa or entry into any country before, she filled no. but in my case in 2008/9, i applied for a student visa to the US. upon my interview, d consular asked me to go get some documentation i didnt have at the time from my school and reapply but i never went back to the embassy because by the time, i got the info, my life had progressed here in Nigeria so i was no longer intrested.

I applied for my Canadian visa, August 7th, got a mail October 30th asking me to make formal payment arrangement with a canadian health authority and revert, which i have done and waiting for their reply.

Realising this error in my application- pls what do u advise i do? i will really appreciate your response..

Thank you.

Your visa was not denied; it would have been classified under either of these two:
1. ‘not approved because it was incomplete’ or
2. ‘cancelled’

The agent should have explained your peculiar situation in the form or via a cover note. You can still contact them and explain your situation as your case does not necessarily involve sending additional supporting documents. Alternatively, do nothing as I do not think this omission would count against you.

Hello gurus in the house, please I am not sure of what 'CALAPKT' means on my passport tracking �, when other people's tracking IDs carry 'CALATRV'. I applied for a visiting visa from Nigeria and I have submitted my passport only to see that my tracking ID looks different from other visiting visa applicants'.

@Timioguntuyaki

Where in Nigeria did you submitt your application

Thank you so much for this response.. Im very grateful.

ty01:

Your visa was not denied; it would have been classified under either of these two:
1. ‘not approved because it was incomplete’ or
2. ‘cancelled’

The agent should have explained your peculiar situation in the form or via a cover note. You can still contact them and explain your situation as your case does not necessarily involve sending additional supporting documents. Alternatively, do nothing as I do not think this omission would count against you.

Franeby:
Thank you so much for this response.. Im very grateful.

Hello Franeby, did you reply the mail with your proof of payment from a canadian health authority or did you upload it on the portal?

Hi people.. so I paid for courier service for my mum's passport in Abuja. They gave attacking number. I haven't heard anything from them. They don't take calls... I have tried to web chat. The person just went off. It a week plus now. Please how long does it take to stamp passport.

Chief can I have ur contact am interested in the security course u did... I will want u to out me through... Thinking of doing something of that nature too in Canada

presidentpikin:
Yes I am coming to Canada to write my proctor security exam which must be write in person after I had paid and through with the online course and invitation for me to write the exam,thereafter three offers are waiting for me already ....please help before applying ..... And I want to really push this thread forward because no be every body will like to go to schools in Canada.

Hi, i replied with an email as the mail said

okoji:


Hello Franeby, did you reply the mail with your proof of payment from a canadian health authority or did you upload it on the portal?

Happy New Week !!!!!!

Awani007:
Pls what do you guys think about all this agents? Are they reliable and trustworthy?

@ty01 @jj17cv @ozzz pls I’ll need ur candid advice on my last post pls

@Awano007

Don't use agent I don't trust them do it by urself all you need to do is read the successful applicants profile and ask questions from guru in the house they are ready to help .

from my experience, ill say fill ur forms and do ur application yourself.. reading through this thread, i wish i came here earlier and did my application my self cos i have many evidences that wasnt attached to my application but im still very hopeful. i dont think anyone will do it better than urself.

Agents come in handy for things like hospital, doctor, accomodation depending on what you are travelling for. Like in my case when i was asked to pay my hospital bills upfront, hospitals were not forthcoming as i was sending mails and calling from naija but my agent used their contact in Canada to get me a hospital, went there and made payment.

if u have someone in canada to this all for u, den u might not need them but i really think u should fill ur forms urself and prepare ur documentation.

Awani007:



@ty01 @jj17cv @ozzz pls I’ll need ur candid advice on my last post pls

Praise the lord with me, i just picked up my Visa now, valid till passport expires Thank you all for your beautiful contributions on this platform. Good luck to other applicants expecting their Visas. I will update us on all the documents I submitted when I get home. Gods blessings

Good day Ladies/Gentlemen,

I trust you all are doing great.

Firstly, I commend the help and information on how to get visit/tourist visa to Canada.

I want to apply for a visiting visa to visit my sibling that live in Canada and this is what my situation looks like.

-My sibling is a PR and works with one of the top IOC's in Canada.
-He wants to sponsor me (Accommodation, food, Etc).
-He can provide payslips, PR status, employment letter, bank statements and Etc
-I work in a corporate organization, so getting introduction/reference letter and payslips is not a problem.
-I have strong family ties. (I have landed properties, some in my name and others jointly owned with him, and I have a good job).
- No travel history.
- No visa denial

My questions:
- What is my chances of getting a visiting visa?
- Do I need other documentations or requirement?
-How long(3months, 6months or 1year) visiting visa can I get?
- I need a guide to walk through this process.

Thank you.

Gbemzow:
Praise the lord with me, i just picked up my Visa now, valid till passport expires Thank you all for your beautiful contributions on this platform. Good luck to other applicants expecting their Visas. I will update us on all the documents I submitted when I get home. Gods blessings

I love this. Congrats!!

@Gbemzow

Wow I just want to ask you howfar ....Good News this week must sweet for everyone expecting Congratulations paper route is faster

Awani007:



@ty01 @jj17cv @ozzz pls I’ll need ur candid advice on my last post pls

You have to be careful with agents. 99% guaranteed visa is impossible when you are not the Canadian government or Immigration personnel who will issue the visa. That alone is a red flag. I won’t advise you pay such amount of money to any agent when you can do it yourself.

@franeby and @ty01 I really appreciate the response... thanks

@Angie32

Any Update

I Went for my Biometrics today... need to save someone else from the stress I went through... If you need to go for Biometrics either you applied via paper route or online, YOU NEED TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT FIRST!!...The process changed this month... save yourself the headache of getting there without having an appointment booked... Cheers'!

Hello beautiful people, I have come back as our tradition here to share your timelines and supporting documents to help others. I collected our passports with visas yesterday and below is the timeline.
October 14th Biometrics and Submission via paper route
November 13th BVL email dropped
November 22nd passport pick up mail
The whole process took 40 days in my own case.

Documents submitted
Previous travel history to London, U.S, Ghana and Dubai
Business registration documents
Tax card
Business card
Marriage certificate
Kids birth certificates
Kids school receipts and results
Documents of our house and other properties
Particulars of our vehicles
Flight itinerary to Canada
Hotel reservation
Tourist packages of places to visit (paid)
Bank statements for 6 months
Previous flight itinerary to the countries visited
Previous hotel invoices for countries visited
I couldn't submit pictures because they don't allow this in paper applications
Introduction and leave letters.

I hope this helps others.

Good morning �. Please how can I apply for Canadian visa. I’m going for a visit, please help me with the link of application. Thank you �.

Congratulations @Gbemzow! Awesome news. Enjoy your holiday�.

Gbemzow:
Hello beautiful people, I have come back as our tradition here to share your timelines and supporting documents to help others. I collected our passports with visas yesterday and below is the timeline.
October 14th Biometrics and Submission via paper route
November 13th BVL email dropped
November 22nd passport pick up mail
The whole process took 40 days in my own case.

Documents submitted
Previous travel history to London, U.S, Ghana and Dubai
Business registration documents
Tax card
Business card
Marriage certificate
Kids birth certificates
Kids school receipts and results
Documents of our house and other properties
Particulars of our vehicles
Flight itinerary to Canada
Hotel reservation
Tourist packages of places to visit (paid)
Bank statements for 6 months
Previous flight itinerary to the countries visited
Previous hotel invoices for countries visited
I couldn't submit pictures because they don't allow this in paper applications
Introduction and leave letters.

I hope this helps others.

Thanks @ Makylove101 you too Sis

Any October update online application

Awani007:



@ty01 @jj17cv @ozzz pls I’ll need ur candid advice on my last post pls

@Awani007,
My advice is do it yourself, I did it myself, saves you money and false hope, I have never used an agent for any visa application, but I have heard more negative stories of agents than those who did on their own from friends and family. There are good agents who know what they are doing but they are very very few.

Gbemzow:
Praise the lord with me, i just picked up my Visa now, valid till passport expires Thank you all for your beautiful contributions on this platform. Good luck to other applicants expecting their Visas. I will update us on all the documents I submitted when I get home. Gods blessings

Congratulations @Gbemzow have a lovely holiday

God bless you have a safe trip

Gbemzow:
Hello beautiful people, I have come back as our tradition here to share your timelines and supporting documents to help others. I collected our passports with visas yesterday and below is the timeline.
October 14th Biometrics and Submission via paper route
November 13th BVL email dropped
November 22nd passport pick up mail
The whole process took 40 days in my own case.

Documents submitted
Previous travel history to London, U.S, Ghana and Dubai
Business registration documents
Tax card
Business card
Marriage certificate
Kids birth certificates
Kids school receipts and results
Documents of our house and other properties
Particulars of our vehicles
Flight itinerary to Canada
Hotel reservation
Tourist packages of places to visit (paid)
Bank statements for 6 months
Previous flight itinerary to the countries visited
Previous hotel invoices for countries visited
I couldn't submit pictures because they don't allow this in paper applications
Introduction and leave letters.

I hope this helps others.

I need assistance with my visit visa. I had my biometric in September and eligibility review started during the second week in October. Is there a way to call or figure out what might be happening with my case? Cos the eligibility review is still ongoing as of today and taking forever.

@brinel
You can send them message

https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/case-cas-eng.aspx?mission=London

Gbemzow:
Hello beautiful people, I have come back as our tradition here to share your timelines and supporting documents to help others. I collected our passports with visas yesterday and below is the timeline.
October 14th Biometrics and Submission via paper route
November 13th BVL email dropped
November 22nd passport pick up mail
The whole process took 40 days in my own case.

Documents submitted
Previous travel history to London, U.S, Ghana and Dubai
Business registration documents
Tax card
Business card
Marriage certificate
Kids birth certificates
Kids school receipts and results
Documents of our house and other properties
Particulars of our vehicles
Flight itinerary to Canada
Hotel reservation
Tourist packages of places to visit (paid)
Bank statements for 6 months
Previous flight itinerary to the countries visited
Previous hotel invoices for countries visited
I couldn't submit pictures because they don't allow this in paper applications
Introduction and leave letters.

I hope this helps others.

Congrat.... which visa office issued your visa?

@ Ozzzz Thanks

@ Pufframmy Thanks

@Oluayebenz, it was issued in Nairobi Kenya