Check CAC status online for your company , if it's inactive , you need to pay your annual returns and ensure it's active before you reapply . A lot of people have been refused visas because of this .



quote author=dommakavelli post=125413033]How Can I address this issue in rejection letter. You state that you are self-employed and generate annual income of 11,000,000.00 NGN. I see you provided a letter to support this. But, the documents do not show your business is active and profitable or generates a regular income, nor prove how you derive your stated income from the business. it is unclear whether you are employed as declared or how you generate your stated income. This damages the credibility of your application and raises concerns about your intentions to travel to the UK at this time.

I intend go add my CAC document to prove business is active but how do I prove the business is profitable or generates a regular income[/quote]

Card payment didn't go through as well but I did a book on hold and I got an email with their bank details . I transfered to the GTB account quoting my reference number as remark and my ticket was sent by email immediately.


quote author=Longjonjoe post=125423170]

Don’t be a dumb, I am saying from my experience, card payments doesn’t go through and I had to go to their office. Paid higher because of the exchange rate[/quote]

The transit visa has to be from Netherland .
Except you get a Schengen visa from France or any other embassy but for you to use it through Netherlands it must have 'C written on it .

quote author=Mofolam post=125428974]Pls Can someone who is 100% sure help out? there has been contradicting advice here on transit visa for 1 stop at Amsterdam.
Is there need for a transit visa?
If yes. Must it be Transit from only Netherlands embassy or he can use french consolate ( because France transit visa application and booking is straightforward. Unlike the Netherlands. I am yet to find a helpful guideline on how to book for appointment or apply )


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Updated one . It can be more than the 28days as long as the lump sum is not showing .

I would cover the entire period of my application and the date to submit the new statement or the day before.
.

quote author=godsong post=125411415]Hi everyone. If a bank statement is requested by UkVI 4days after submission… should it be a bank statement counting 28 days back from date of submission or and updated one from the date it was requested ?[/quote]

He has to declare it , that's recipe for refusal . There was someone here that was denied a Canada visa once even though he was eventually issued when he re- applied ..when he wanted to apply for a study permit he only mentioned the refusal from another country and didn't see the need to mention Canada since he eventually got one back then, he was refused . He had to write an emotional mail .appealing to them that it was an over sight and it was eventually approved.

People with refusals from different countries still get issued visas . Always best to tell the truth . The 5 eyes countries share immigration data.

adelforreal:
[Thanks for your contribution quote author=dafeoroyo post=125405058]


I think if you were not asked if you were denied us visa before you are good to go,beside you have already visited the US before,I remember when I was filling my application they request for a proof of my current US visa which I provided,you have a rich travelling experience you can go ahead and apply

If you have not done your biometrics , take the doc with you and pay 12k for assisted service , they will help you upload it . But if you have done so, it's to pray for favour , there have been cases people are asked for additional docs .

Everr:
Hello,
Good morning all. Please I ommitted a document during my visa application. Is there something I can do about it to add it?

Can the visa officer contact an applicant to uoad a missing document ?

Wow , his bro in law is so fortunate.

quote author=Ashirioluwa post=125392716]

Some people are just lucky.

Only the IRCC understands the pattern they are using to process applications. They don't consider the time factor.

A colleague who has applied since March 2022, despite having visited Canada twice, the UK, the US, and Schengen countries, is still waiting for a decision.

When he submitted his application, he had on his passport 10-year UK, one-year Schengen, 3-month Irish, and US visas, and he included evidence of these visas and travel history in his application, but he is still waiting for decision after one year.

But his brother-in-law with Kenya has only travel history applied in February of this year, and he got a passport request letter this past July.[/quote]

It won't as long as you declare the refusal and the reason for it .
They understand people can get refused , it won't be used to assess you as long as you are eligible for it .

quote author=adelforreal post=125397159]Hello House,

I am about applying for Visitors Visa with my wife. My travel history includes USA (Once), U.K (Twice), S.Africa (4times) and UAE once, whilst my wife has visited only the UK and Dubai with me once. I am the main sponsor and intend supporting the application with a POF of 9m for both of us. I have a landed property and good job ties.

However, my concern is that my US visa was refused at the point of drop box renewal few years back and the only running visa I have for now is 2yrs U.K valid till 2025.

I hope the US refusal won't work against my application. I will appreciate your responses.

Thank you.[/quote]

Do you still have the slip with your biometrics details ..send it to them as an evidence you did the biometrics

quote author=Ebylicious post=125348877]Gurus, Good morning...

Since July 18th I did my biometric, my online account hasn't been updated. I have raised webform severally, no head way. Kindly advise.. [/quote]

If you won't stay there , then you will need to cancel it after you have your visa if not you will be charged.


quote author=Munachimso30 post=125374279]
Thanks for ya response
Must I pay for it when am in ? [/quote]

Yes you can include it to support her ties in Naija and it's not just her statement , anything that can support her application, if she is a member of a church or any association, properties , or other children or grandkids in Naija , you can also include the pics and mention it in her LOE .if she has a business here , mention it too .
I noticed the refusal letters I have seen of late .they mention that they don't doubt the sponsor's capability to fend for the applicant but they still need to assess the applicant . What this tells me is that it's not enough to have money and supporting docs.



quote author=Canadahome post=125385690]Hello guys,

We are expecting a baby and I would like to invite my MIL.

I have a permanent Job. Like how much can I have my in account?

Does my MIL need to show any money in her account? [/quote]

Some.people.got their TRV btw 1-3 months after they applied and they don't have family and friends in Canada ..it seems they have reviewe their processing times or giving consideration to those that have uk , us and Schengen visas .

quote author=Viking07 post=125383449]I still don’t understand why you’re disturbed. Forget about the application till 2025. [/quote]

Do you mean the date you receive your letter to go for biometrics .
Some people get notified same day, some a day after , some a week and I presently know someone that's been waiting for two weeks .
If you have not received a mail after a week , try and log into your ircc acct to see if you have a message Incase you missed the email
quote author=damosade post=125384432]Please house what is the duration to go for biometric from the day of application submission?[/quote]

I don't know if it's same for every category but for visitors visa , you need to do it within 30 days after you got your biometric collection letter . I would advise you try and book an appointment as soon as possible as you may not get a date immediately.

damosade:
Please house what is the duration to go for biometric from the day of application submission?

Look for hotel on booking.com that has free cancellation and choose pay on arrival at the hotel . You may need to enter your card details but you won't be charged

Munachimso30:
Please I have one question which is hotel booking
Is it must I pay for the hotel before arrival?

Congratulations

quote author=kolidave post=125333943]Visa alert
Biometrics: 27/07/23 at TLS Lagos
Tls collection mail: 23/08/23
delivery: 24/08/23
Student visa .

Thanks for all your help nairalanders . I really gained alot from this platform [/quote]

Congratulations,
Please are you a student in the UK , I know someone that wants to apply and was wondering how easy it is to get a biometrics date.


quote author=sen2paco post=125316470]Visa alert!
Biometrics: 27/07/23 at TLS Manchester, UK
Tls collection mail: 17/08/23
Royal mail delivery: 18/08/23
Granted for 1 month, multiple entry
[/quote]

Submit the documents required for the embassy you are applying to .
If you are using vfs , they have a pre- scrutiny desk , if they don't need it , they will give you back .

For your son , you can pay for insurance for both of you but check to ensure his name is listed( usually on the 2nd page ) and the number of passengers is reflected on the insurance
They allow up to 10 or 20 names for those travelling as a group .
It's okay to book your hotel and flight together but print a copy for your son for each of the booking ..even your bank statement . Although you are applying together but it's going to be treated seperately , he will also need to have his own docs which will be kept in between his passport .

itunuoye:
Good Day Prof in the house. I want to ask an important question. I am intend to submit application for Italy visit visa through Spain embassy. After submission of my application online I found out that the checklist of the required documents to present on appointment day is Spain embassy checklist but am only using them to submit my application. I also saw another checklist from Italy embassy website which is different. Please which one should I follow when submit my Italy visa application through Spain embassy.


Second question. If am going with my son, is it advisable to book our insurance separately or just a family insurance is enough for two family going on tourist. Also the hotel and flight reservation is it okay to book together or separate for each applicant or group.

Thanks for your support

10 days . We used Axa Mansard and paid abt 6450 each or so.

Drinky:
Congratulations! Please what's the duration of health insurance you applied with?

I am the one that had concerns about the September 1st appointment date we got for my daughter and I . We kept on checking daily to find an earlier date.

Visa application submission/ biometrics - Aug 9th

Dispatched to the embassy sms- Aug 9th

Dispatched from embassy to vfs sms- Aug 14th.

Passport delivered - Aug 15th.

Validity - 1 year .

I am grateful to God and I thank everyone here for their contributions.

What God can not do does not exist .

No it won't , he is expected to arrive earlier then course start date to sort out accomodation and settle in . What they frown at is when someone comes too early .
A day or even is totally fine . 1-2 weeks IMO is fine as well
The UK even allows a month and they issue your vignette a month earlier than you course start date

quote author=Ahaisibwe post=125301954]Hello Guys praise God l please wanted some advice for a friend he got his stamped passport last week Friday and his school is in Halifax nova Scotia which will be resuming on 6th September but wants to book a flight by 4th of September to Toronto because there are no direct flights then proceed to Halifax l wanted to please know if its risky or not good to go one day before school starts and will it cause problems at the port of entry that he is going one day before school and passing through Toronto [/quote]

No notification but if you sign into your acct, you will see that your profile has been updated with your biometrics number , the date it was done and the expiry date

quote author=OTSAMUEL post=125292488]PLS !!!.

When will i get response from IRCC after biometrics.
And also did need to get any notification after my Biometrics any pls enlighten oo.[/quote]

They issue visas based on either the validity of your passport or your biometrics date .
Biometrics is valid for 10 yrs.

So if your passport will expire in 9 months time , you will be issued 9 months even if your biometrics was done this year .
If it will expire in 2026, you will be issued 3 yrs . If it's a new passport that's valid for 5 yrs, you will get 5, if it's 10 yrs you will get 10 yrs .
But if you did your biometrics last year and you have a passport valid for 10 yrs , you will get 9 years .

Clearly this agent does not understand the way it works ? Is there any reason why you don't want to do the application yourself.
Some agents can misrepresent and one can be refused or placed on a ban .
Please be guided , already it's a red flag if he is giving wrong info to get more money from you .

quote author=Awardd post=125300328]Good morning house 🏠, please there's one agent who told me that canada is now approved 5 years for Visiting visa base on validity of passport and he's collecting 2.5 million with visa and POF of 8 millions for two months. How true is this bossssses🙏🙏[/quote]

They no longer place any letter with the passport. Any other information that needs to be passed is sent by email .

If it's a student visa , The person should have received or would receive a BRP mail which will have more details . If you don't get it after 2 days and you are sure it's not in your spam or promotion mail , please send an email to
DecisionLetterRequests@fcdo.gov.uk

You will get it within 24-48 hrs.

Khafsun:
Hello good people. Someone I know just got their visa but there was no accompanying letter. Doesn't UK attach letters anymore? As in letter giving details about the visa?

You will need to upload all your docs yourself before biometrics unless you want to pay abt 12k for assisted service .then you can take them with you on the day of your biometrics.

Even if your sponsor is paying for all , you can still attach your bank statement especially if you are working, this will show you have ties here , and your salary is being paid .
You should also get an introduction letter from your office , your pay slips , staff ID card. Provide an itinerary of what you plan to do during your visit .

Your sponsor will also need to provide his bank statement and not just the invitation letter , utility bill and if possible his pay stub,
And also write a sponsorship letter that he will be fully responsible for the flight , accomodation ,feeding etc and a consent letter to use his statement since you are the one uploading it .

ElizabethQ:
Hi everyone, i am looking to apply for a visit visa. I have a sponsor in the U.K and he is a citizen. This will be my first time applying. He is supposed to write an invitation letter for me, he is paying for everything. i am a novice in this. Is it during my appointment that i will take the invitation letter?. and do i need proof of funds too?. And please what other supporting documents do i need?. I am really anxious. Thank you for replies.

Has your niece collected her passport ? I hope she was issued the visa

quote author=amaka157 post=125200036]Hello my people that applied through vfs Abuja, is application usually processed so quickly in Abj... I ask because my niece submitted her application at vfs on Monday 14.08.2023 received a mail today that ups has picked up her processed passport....! The poor girl is scared of collecting her passport oooo... she's just telling us that she's been refused... according to her, there's no way she will get it in so short a time...

Please my people, does this few days processing happen...? she's not considered a frequent traveller... only been to Dubai... [/quote]

Did you check your spam mail ?

Also sign into your account Incase there is a message and you missed it .
The BRP collection letter may be there.
Is it for a visitors visa . I got mine the day after I submitted.

maraellaa:

This person got his biometrics letter the day he applied. Guys it’s been 2 weeks and I haven’t gotten mine. What’s wrong guys. I’m in painn 😭😭

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/account.html

You will scroll down to register to have an acct

quote author=yemmywesey post=125286093]Please , I want to book a visitors visa appointment my self, I want someone to send me the authentic website to register.[/quote]

They have been fast of late . Some people got their visas within 4-6 weeks after they applies and they don't have any family or friends in Canada .
That being said , I believe anyone can do this application by themselves , you don't need any agent to help you especially as some agents from the pit of hell can misrepresent someone and.that can lead to a ban .


quote author=Nickelodeon93 post=125281361] Thor… so agents go whine say the visa go comot in less time because Canada normally na months and years [/quote]

CA $100 and CA$85 for biometrics fee

slimmsyyetty:
Please, how much visa fee application for visit visa?

Go ahead .but include a sponsorship letter and a consent to use your bank statement.


quote author=Queenbeloveth post=123456521]Hello all, please I want to confirm something important. My mum presently having 2 years UK visiting visa which she would be coming to visit next month ending, not her first trip though. Now I want to apply for a Schengen visa for her because I want her to go on holiday with us when she comes so that she won't be alone at home. The issue is that she's unemployed and doesn't have enough in her account, I do sponsor her and submit my statement of account here in UK for her application. I want to know if it is okay I use my statement of account to apply for the Schengen visa for her and support with a cover letter. She's over 60 years.[/quote]

It's worth trying , but upload the new passport BioData page as additional documents and also send a web mail to that regard before you submit your old & new passport and above all pray for favour .
How I wished you started the process of renewal of your passport as soon as you applied instead of waiting til your approval .
Pls ensure you do all you can to get a new passport
I wish you all the best .


quote author=Igbek76 post=125254476]


My Visitor Visa was approved this morning.
But my passport will expire by 31/ 05/ 2024.

Please house, can I renew my passport in order to extend the validity ? Before the expiration of 30 days ( starting from today) IRCC want me to submit passport for visa stamping.

Will IRCC be able to reconcile my passport number with the new one I'm about to do?[/quote]