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congratulation my brother i tap from your joy wish you happy vacation i wish i was given soon oo
did they stamp you with all the remaining years on your passport

raymege:
Document Submitted:
It was an online application.
Travelling for vacation, alongside my wife and kids but my Kids don't need a Visa to travel to Canada-so I did not apply for them,however filled their name as travelling with me.

Documents submitted :
-My Bank Statement
-Pension Plan Statement
-Payslips & Letter from Employer
-Ticket Reservation & Hotel Reservation
-Wife's Bank Statement
-and a Letter of Explanation.
The other forms you need to fill and upload already have your travel history captured.
-I had no Invitation letter, I don't have any relative there

That was all.

when you collect it you will you cant know until you open it

holluwizzy:
Good afternoon Gud pple

I just received an email stating that my passport have been processed and is ready for collection but its not indicated if approved or not.

Please how do i know, bcoz i am so curious.

Response will be appreciated

Lovely writeup this will help a lot but ma I didn't reapply my refusal I intend to go. On Europe tour and thank God was granted. Visa so. I. Plan reapply my refusal as soon as I get back

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

ok thanks

larade16:
i'm a lady bro.How long are you staying, where do you plan staying( this was when my hotel was confirmed because the immigration guy called the hotel and i guess he was told the reservation was cancelled), so he couldn't ask much till i was directed to another officer. He gave me a form to fill ( it comprises of the form I filled and submitted). So he asked how i was going to pay for the hotel since my reservation was cancelled, and i told him i have cash and can also use my debit card.

What kind of question boss

larade16:
Sure you can, but i was initially not asked about my BTA until i was called in for questioning, you can take the insurance but i was not asked

I appreciate your reply on this can i message u privately need to ask others things and for my Hotel is Duly Paid for

is that the only thing the immigration will ask and what of BTA will they ask of amount with me and also what about the Insurance will they ask for the document? i mean the insurance printout

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I appreciate your reply on this can i message u privately need to ask others things and for my Hotel is Duly Paid for

is that the only thing the immigration will ask and what of BTA will they ask of amount with me and also what about the Insurance will they ask for the document? i mean the insurance printout
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Sir have u been in Italy before what are things to ask at point of entry

Chriscero:
Such joy! Congratulations man! Italy is a very beautiful and wonderful place. Have fun!

Hello Sir
Dont Get the Path you said proof of your €30,000.00 medical insurance.
do you mean the insurance document printed or money for it?

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You mean Without Reapply someone can appeal?

Candybright:
Online application
Application submitted Feb 14th
Biometrics done Feb 25th
Refusal, March 12th (reason for refusal, mistakenly answered NO when asked if previously denied visa)

Reapplied immediately March 14th addressing it was a mistake and oversight, attached refusal letters and apology letter

Approved March 29th.
Note: this is not my personal application but I was involved in the whole application.

2 month ooo single entry am just only going there to increase my travel history canada is my home lol

Ijeshalomo:
How many months visa was issued to u

so can someone reply refusal and got approved instantly ?
cause i was waiting to get back from italy before replying
was denied February best on travel history and purpose of travel.. which purpose of traveling was (tourism) when i put someone i wanted to visit there , Also have travel to benin ghana togo duba, and kenya before thank God i appeal for Schegen and i got the visa so i want to reapply on geting back please any help

Candybright:
Online application
Application submitted Feb 14th
Biometrics done Feb 25th
Refusal, March 12th (reason for refusal, mistakenly answered NO when asked if previously denied visa)

Reapplied immediately March 14th addressing it was a mistake and oversight, attached refusal letters and apology letter

Approved March 29th.
Note: this is not my personal application but I was involved in the whole application.

tHANKS

Rexnegro:
congrat bro happy for you, joining you soon by The special grace of God almighty. can't wait too

tHANK YOU FINALLY I GOT MY VISA Italy here i Come oo

Chriscero:
Your application is ready for collection. Just go down to VFS office and pick it up. This can be a very tense period. I wish you all the best.