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Travel / Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by purplish(f): 12:15am On Apr 01, 2023 |
Travel / Re: Securing Visa To France, Applying From Nigeria... by purplish(f): 11:54pm On Mar 31, 2023 |
Dear all, I booked an appointment for my mum (before coming across this thread) and selected the tourist/private visit option for first time travellers. From the info here, I realise that I should have picked the frequent traveler option as she travelled to the UK in 2019/2020. VFS is not letting me change the category of appointment. Does anybody know if this will cause issues for her during her appointment? Thanks for your response in advance. |
Travel / Re: Irish Join Family Visa Enquiries Part 0 by purplish(f): 11:10am On Aug 14, 2022 |
Please has anyone who appealed a Join Family Visa in Q4 2021 (October-December) heard back from the embassy in Abuja? |
Travel / Re: Irish Join Family Visa Enquiries Part 0 by purplish(f): 5:51pm On Aug 09, 2022 |
Blueberry111112: So happy for you! Congratulations! |
Travel / Re: Irish Join Family Visa Enquiries Part 0 by purplish(f): 10:27am On Aug 07, 2022 |
Seloverando: My family's situation is same. We appealed for my spouse and child in December after being denied in November. Nothing yet till now. This is madness. |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by purplish(f): 5:27pm On Jun 20, 2022 |
PPR! Submitted May 23rd 2022 PPR today June 20th 2022 I didn't send any emails or web forms. My application was to attend a (paid) conference in July and I applied through the new portal. I have been previously issued a Canadian visa and I have a valid US visa which I included in my application. Please can you advise where would be faster to send my passport, Abuja or Lagos? Also, as my biometrics from a few years ago is still valid, I am not very clear about how much to pay and documents to send in. Those who know, kindly clarify. Thanks! 3 Likes |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by purplish(f): 9:57pm On May 27, 2022 |
Hi everyone. I've been reading through the thread from January 2022 and I can't seem to find anyone with similar circumstances. I don't have any family members in Canada but want to attend a (paid) conference in Montreal on July 29th for work. I submitted my application for a Visitor's Visa through the new portal on Monday, 23rd May. I've visited Canada on my previous visa a few years ago and my biometrics is still valid. I also have a valid US B1/B2 visa which I showed evidence of in my application. With the backlog and delays, does anyone know if my visa would be issued in time for the conference? From what I've read, there seems to be an expedited decision process (Can+)for those with valid US visas and/or previous Canadian visas. Does this apply in Nigeria? Please share your inputs. Thanks in advance. |
Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by purplish(f): 8:51pm On May 19, 2022 |
Ebi1: It's not a flight to the US. I needed to go somewhere else with my passport. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by purplish(f): 5:30pm On May 19, 2022 |
Ebi1: I did Dropbox since 28th April. It moved from Application received to Administrative Processing just yesterday, and was issued today. What does the status say when you track it? 1 Like |
Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by purplish(f): 4:55pm On May 19, 2022 |
TDH1680: Thank you so much for the update, happy for your good news too! Mine is issued now as well. I am so stressed. Just paid 54k to move my flight 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by purplish(f): 9:25pm On May 18, 2022 |
wuki: Thanks, I appreciate your response. |
Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by purplish(f): 8:00pm On May 18, 2022 |
ozymes: It is finished |
Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by purplish(f): 7:39pm On May 18, 2022 |
TDH1680: How far? Mine is showing AP, updated today 18/5 |
Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by purplish(f): 7:38pm On May 18, 2022 |
wuki: Please how long did it take from AP to issued? Apologies for the many questions. Mine just changed to AP today...I have booked a flight for Saturday and want to know whether to cancel it just yet. Thanks |
Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by purplish(f): 7:30pm On May 18, 2022 |
wuki: Oh great news! Did it change from "Application Received" to "Issued" or they were on Administrative Processing at any point? |
Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by purplish(f): 2:58pm On May 17, 2022 |
TDH1680: No update. Getting ready to move my flight |
Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by purplish(f): 11:48am On May 16, 2022 |
TDH1680: I just tracked my application and its same as yours, updated 14th. I think Ozymes was referring to passport tracking on the ustraveldocs page which just tells you where your passport is but not status of application. |
Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by purplish(f): 9:53pm On May 12, 2022 |
TDH1680: It's an international trip oh, flights booked and all. I really played myself...they kuku told us the process takes 2 months. |
Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by purplish(f): 8:45pm On May 12, 2022 |
TDH1680: In the exact same boat as your parents. Submitted in Lagos on 4/28. My wahala now is that I carried my coconut head and submitted my passport despite having a trip next week, because a few Lagos IW applicants I know who submitted March/early April got their passports back in 2 weeks |
Travel / Re: GENERAL Irish (student)visa & Work Permit-New THREAD*** by purplish(f): 9:22pm On Mar 27, 2022 |
Blueberry111112: It is tricky oh. My research is funded. It's all or nothing. I tried to respond to your PM email but couldn't. It seems like the email NL has for you is incorrect? |
Travel / Re: GENERAL Irish (student)visa & Work Permit-New THREAD*** by purplish(f): 10:40pm On Mar 25, 2022 |
Blueberry111112: You are very correct. I wish someone had offered me this advice in the beginning. My regret now is that I am already enrolled and progressing in my research and my husband has talked me into continuing despite the challenges. It is a horrible horrible situation. I don't think it is the embassy in Nigeria though...I have heard other discriminatory stories across board. Also, the policies that guide the process seem to be intentionally set up to shut non-EU students with families out of Ireland. |
Travel / Re: GENERAL Irish (student)visa & Work Permit-New THREAD*** by purplish(f): 5:11pm On Mar 25, 2022 |
ICaSNg: Thanks ma'am. We currently have a pending appeal that has been with them since December *sigh* The visiting visa will be the last resort if the appeal doesn't come back positive. For now, my supervisors are supporting me to continue my PhD remotely from Nigeria until all of the visa issues are sorted. Thanks again. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: GENERAL Irish (student)visa & Work Permit-New THREAD*** by purplish(f): 12:24am On Mar 25, 2022 |
ICaSNg: Hi @benmac4sure and @Sholy29ice, ICaS has stated the correct rule. It is firmly in place and has not been overturned...your spouse will not be able to work with a dependent visa. However, I think this is the least of your problems. In case you are not aware, the current policy for Non-EU family reunification in Ireland requires you to show that you will access AT LEAST €511 every week (for a family with 1 child) throughout your stay in Ireland with your family. This amount increases with your number of children. For instance, if you're on a 4-year PhD programme with one child, this means you must show proof of access to at least €106,288 if you want your spouse and 1 child with you for the entire 4 years. Without showing the requisite funds, your family will not be granted visas. It is a rigid rule that now applies to any Non-EU family member going to Ireland to join their Non-EU spouse/parent regardless of whether you are a PhD Student or working professional. As a PhD student who is currently going through HELL trying to get my baby and husband to get their Irish dependent visas, my candid advise is go anywhere else but Ireland for your PhD, if having your family with you is a priority. Irish student immigration policies are not friendly for mature students with families. If you decide to proceed, please read the Non-EU Reunification Policy, digest it (especially paragraph 17.6) and prepare accordingly for the financial implications. 4 Likes
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Travel / Re: GENERAL Irish (student)visa & Work Permit-New THREAD*** by purplish(f): 1:21pm On Jan 30, 2022 |
Sholy29ice: Boarded Turkish Airlines with my vaccination card. The rules of the country you're transiting through might also affect what you need, so best to check with your airline. |
Travel / Re: GENERAL Irish (student)visa & Work Permit-New THREAD*** by purplish(f): 8:47pm On Jan 28, 2022 |
jimbson: Have you checked the list of decisions published this week? - https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/nigeria/our-services/visas/weeklydecisionreports/ |
Travel / Re: GENERAL Irish (student)visa & Work Permit-New THREAD*** by purplish(f): 9:47am On Jan 27, 2022 |
Geezle: Wow! Thank you very much. |
Travel / Re: GENERAL Irish (student)visa & Work Permit-New THREAD*** by purplish(f): 10:54am On Jan 21, 2022 |
Louiscares: Thanks Louis. I was okay to board with my vaccination card and I arrived safe in Waterford. Please can you confirm if you needed a UK visa to transit through London to Dublin? Or an Irish visa suffices? Wondering because of Brexit By the way, George was not able to find something suitable for me unfortunately. I am in a temporary room for now and will look to get something more appropriate when I settle. Thanks again! |
Travel / Re: GENERAL Irish (student)visa & Work Permit-New THREAD*** by purplish(f): 1:43am On Jan 15, 2022 |
Louiscares: Thanks Louis Do you know if vaccinated people were fine to board with just proof of vaccination as the new Irish government rules say? Just want to be double sure...you know our Naija people. BTW, really appreciate all the Waterford/WIT info you shared with me last year! God bless you. |
Travel / Re: GENERAL Irish (student)visa & Work Permit-New THREAD*** by purplish(f): 9:44am On Jan 12, 2022 |
nitemi006: Thanks. I am aware of the statement. Just wanted the perspective of someone who has actually travelled recently. |
Travel / Re: GENERAL Irish (student)visa & Work Permit-New THREAD*** by purplish(f): 11:58pm On Jan 11, 2022 |
Please who has travelled to Ireland after January 5th, especially through Istanbul? Is the new rule of "no COVID test requirement" for fully vaccinated passengers being enforced? Kindly confirm please. Thanks. |
Travel / Re: GENERAL Irish (student)visa & Work Permit-New THREAD*** by purplish(f): 1:01pm On Nov 22, 2021 |
Honestly! It is borderline annoying...your life on hold just because they want to issue a visa. I sent an email to them already. Thanks. Alday: |
Travel / Re: GENERAL Irish (student)visa & Work Permit-New THREAD*** by purplish(f): 10:13am On Nov 22, 2021 |
Hi everyone Quick question please. Has anyone ever experienced a case where applications submitted on the same day as yours have been decided by the embassy, but your application number was not included in the reports on the weekly decision page? Submitted my study application since September and the embassy is currently treating applications received on 11th October. No news or updates on my application, and I am beginning to get worried because I need my passport back ASAP. |
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