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pompido:
This is the details for Goethe Institute's Summer Language Course


SUMMER COURSE
Our summer course comes up in August as follows:
Date/Duration: 03. – 28.08.2015
Registration: 20. – 31.07.2015
Course fee: 20 000.00 Naira
Books: 5 000.00 Naira
Level: A1 (Elementary Level 1)
Lesson Hours: 120
Please how can I reach you .

Eke40seven:
Did my interview yesterday already...only a few changes in the scenes and location, the questions were same, only from a new person entirely...though I didn't prepare like the last one, this one is way better and more relaxed...and oh! the blonde that conducted the interview was pretty and when she said "wow, you know so much about Germany, I will definitely love to see you go there quickly, you would love it" I couldn't hold back a smile.
If you are for a Bsc course, and you are going for a subject course like biology, physics or maths, just brush up you knowledge because you MAY likely do a test, read my last interview session and edit to fit yours. You will be more than fine.


@stuttman, I will give my own input as regards your question soon.......

Anyone going to Germany this winter will be doing a great disservice to oneself if one fails to learn a lil bit of the language. The programme presented by Goethe this August is a better deal than the normal classes and far cheaper @20k....we paid way more.
@ kilo4sure I will reply your pm soon

Make I go find money, €1 never enter blocked account since..na prayer man dey.
My two cowries!

nonyowen:
I'm going for masters in petroleum engineering at the Montan university Leoben

audreypatrick20:
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Visitors Visas

Each year, many thousands of people enter Canada as tourists, to travel and see this great country, to visit friends and relatives, or to decide if they wish to immigrate permanently.
Do You Require A Visitor Visa?

Every year, many foreign nationals visit Canada without a visitor visa, or more accurately, a “temporary resident visa.”

This section will discuss when an individual can visit Canada without first obtaining a temporary resident visa (subject to any medical or criminal issues, discussed later).
Country of Citizenship

Only citizens of certain countries require a temporary resident visa before visiting Canada. The list of countries does change fairly regularly.

Click here for a current list of countries whose citizens require a temporary resident visa to visit Canada. A visa must be obtained before you arrive, it can not be applied for at the border or a port of entry.

If you are not a citizen of one of the listed countries, then you do not need to apply for a temporary resident visa.
Length of Time in Canada

Typically a temporary resident visa is issued for up to 6 months. There are circumstances where visitors stay for longer than a 6 month period, discussed below.
Obtaining a Visitor Visa

If you require a visitor visa before entering Canada, there are a number of factors that CIC will consider when reviewing your application.

Consider all the factors discussed here and think about the best evidence you can include in your application in order to maximize your chances of success.
Connections To Your Home Country

Some of the most important factors a visa officer will consider in assessing your application are the connections to your home country.

Why?

One of the main tests in issuing a temporary resident visa ( or visitor visa) is this: Will the applicant return to his or her country once his or her status expires?

In trying to answer this question, the visa officer will first look at your connections to your home country.
Employment

If you are employed, this is a powerful connection to your home country.

If you can, be sure to include a letter of employment and confirmation in that letter that your absence to visit Canada has been approved.
Family

If you have family in your country of residence, that is an important connection.

If you can, provide copies of the bio-data sections of their passports, along with copies of birth certificates to show relationships.

An affidavit is a good idea if you have no documents to prove the relationship. Your family member can swear an affidavit and state their relationship to you.
Property

Owning property in your country of residence is another powerful connection to your country that you can show.

If you can, provide copies of titles or other documents that show you own the property, and where the property is located.
Obligations

Do you have obligations in your home country? Perhaps you care for an elderly parent or other relative? Or perhaps you are a leader of a community or volunteer group?

Showing evidence of obligations at home will certainly help you show that you will return to your home country after your visit.
Previous Travel

Simply having travelled before is also a good sign that you will return to Canada after your visit.

Be sure to include copies of your passport pages showing your previous travels with your temporary resident visa application.
Supporting Yourself in Canada

Another critical factor you must address in your application is how you will support yourself in Canada. This section will address factors you should consider and think about the evidence you can provide.
Finances Available

How much money do you have available to you while in Canada? CIC will do a rough calculation of food and accommodation to determine if you have enough cash.

Provide evidence of cash in your bank, and have traveller’s cheques while crossing the border – don’t rely solely on credit cards or a visa officer might suspect you don’t have the funds for your trip.

Are there currency restrictions in your home country? Take this into account and find a way to address it.
Staying with Friends or Family

If you will be staying with friends or family, you won’t need as much cash for your trip. You will however need proof that your host will provide lodging and food.

Be sure to have your host in Canada sign a letter stating that you will be staying with them and that they will provide food and lodging.

The letter should state the amount if time you will be staying with them and have an address and contact phone number where they can be reached.
Ability to Leave Canada

The visa officer has to determine if you have the ability to leave Canada after your stay.

Be sure to have booked a return travel ticket to your home country, and that your passport is valid for your entire stay and return trip.

If you don’t have a return ticket because you are unsure when you want to return to your home country, be sure to show enough money to purchase a return ticket to your home country.
Dual Intent to Visit and Apply for Permanent Residence

You can have the intent to visit temporarily, and a longer term intent to immigrate to Canada permanently. This is permitted – you can not be denied entry solely based on the fact that you plan to apply (or have applied) for permanent residence to Canada.

However, you must show that you will leave Canada by the end of your visit. Those factors are listed above.
Long Term Residence (Over 6 Months)

There are some circumstances where individuals wish to visit Canada on a long term basis (over 6 months). This section will address CIC’s approach to these situations.

Note that in addition to the factors below, CIC will also consider factors already discussed above , such as the risk that they will not return to their own country at the end of their visit.
Parents and Grandparents

Often, elderly parents or grandparents who live abroad wish to live in Canada with their Canadian children or grandchildren for extended periods of time.

This is especially so if there is a filed sponsorship application for the parents or grandparents, as these applications can take a very long time, and the family wishes to live together in Canada for as long as possible.

CIC will certainly consider extended visitor visas in these circumstances and will consider the following facts:
Financial Capacity

One of the most important factors CIC will look at is financial capacity. Either the host in Canada or the parent/grandparent must have sufficient funds to support a long term stay in Canada.

CIC will look for a stable income from the host and no social assistance payments. CIC will also look at the low income cut-off numbers. For 2011, the minimum annual income requirements are as follows (based on the total number of family members to be living together in a household). Note that 2012 figures are slightly higher and will be updated soon:

1 person $22,229

2 people $27,674

3 people $34,022

4 people $41,307

5 people $46,850

6 people $52,838

7 people $58,827

Each additional person requires an additional $5,989 per year.

Achieving the minimum income requirements will not necessarily ensure success however.

You should also provide a records of past and stable employment (such as employment contracts or letters of reference from your employer).

In addition, you should provide a history of bank statements (CIC will look to see if you borrowed money recently just to enhance your chances of a successful application – don’t do this).

The Canadian host should also provide some evidence of their accommodations – whether owned or rented – the space available for visitors, and ensuring the household is stable (for example, the copy of a long term lease or ownership documents).
Medical Emergencies

The other major factor that CIC will consider for a long term visit is the ability to deal with medical emergencies or conditions from a financial perspective.

If possible, be sure to have medical insurance in place for your visitors before entering Canada. The absence of medical coverage may be enough for CIC to deny a long term visit.

If medical insurance is not possible to obtain (for health or other reasons), then be sure to show enough funds to pay for medical emergencies if they arise.

There are no set guidelines with regard to showing funds to cover medical emergencies, so you should show as much as you can in cash, investments and lines of credit.
Others

There may be individuals other than parents or grandparents who have a legitimate reason for a long-term visit.

For example, the spouse of student may have to remain in Canada for years (and may not be able to find work even with an open work permit).

CIC will consider long-term entry for other individuals, and the same factors as those discussed in parents/grandparents (above) will apply.

Financial support, housing, and the ability to deal with medical emergencies are the key factors to address before you attempt to enter Canada.
Where To Apply For A Visitor Visa

You have a choice as to where you will apply for a visitor visa (i.e., temporary resident visa).

You can apply to the CIC office responsible for your home country.

You can also apply to the CIC office responsible for your current country of residence, only if you have been legally admitted to that country.

There are no time restrictions for applying in your current country of residence. For example, even if you are in a country for a few days (legally) you can apply to the visa office responsible for that country.

CIC may continue to process an application sent to the wrong office, or they may transfer the application to the correct office.

However, CIC may also return the application to you, so you are best to ensure you are sending the application to the correct office in the first place.

Click here for a list of CIC offices responsible for various countries.
Documents required To Apply For A Visitor Visa

The minimum documents include the following:

Application form (IMM5257B)
Application fee
Valid Passport
2 photos for each family member (follow the photo specifications exactly)
Permissions for children under a custody arrangement or travelling with one parent
Bank statements
Employment letters
Host in Canada information, including employment income and/or Notice of Assessment
Evidence of family size

However, you are not restricted to the list of CIC documents . Indeed, you should send more relevant documents to make your case as discussed in this section.

The additional documents you send depend entirely on your unique situation.

Consider the discussion in this guide and think about what you could provide to help make your case.

In addition, be sure to include a detailed cover letter that addresses each point that the visa officer will consider when reviewing the application.
Types of Visitor Visas and Length of Validity

There are two types of visitor visas that can be issued: single-entry and multiple entry.

You select on the application form which type of visa you would like, and pay the appropriate fee (multiple entry visas are more expensive).
Single Entry Visas

A single entry visa allows you to enter Canada one time. However – unknown to most people – you can still travel back and forth to the USA during the validity period of your single entry visa.

You do not need to apply for another single entry temporary resident visa to travel to the US from Canada.

A single entry visa can be issued up to 6 months before the date of travel. Typically single entry visas are issued for 6 months.
Multiple Entry Visas

A multiple entry visa allows you to enter Canada multiple times from your home country.

Multiple entry visas can be issued for up to 5 years (so long as your passport is still valid for that time).

If CIC has any doubt about issuing a multiple entry visa, it will not issue a single entry visa as a compromise – it will simply reject your application.
Renewing Your Visitor Visa

You can renew your visitor visa in Canada before it expires, or possibly, after it expires.
Renewing Your Visa Before it Expires

If you wish to renew your visitor visa, it is important that you file your renewal application before it expires.

With your renewal application, your should include the same materials as you included in your initial application.

In addition, you should include a cover letter listing your reasons for continuing your stay and your plans to return home.

You’ll have a much greater chance of a successful renewal if you have a legitimate reason to continue to stay.

If you can get a letter from your employer in your home country extending your leave of absence, that would be valuable to your application as well.

If you have commitments in your home country that you will have to return to in future, include those.

Remember, CIC is always asking: “Will this person return to his or her home country when the visitor visa expires?”

If you have made future travel arrangements to return home, you should include copies of those as well.

Renewal applications are sent to the Vegreville Case Processing Centre in Alberta.
Applying for a Renewal After Your Visa Expires

If you failed to renew your visitor visa before it expires there is still hope.

You will have to apply for “restoration.” Restoration of your status is a different process with a higher application fee.

You must apply for restoration within 90 days of the day when your visitor visa expired.

This means that CIC must receive your application within 90 days of your visitor visa expiring (and not that you must mail your application within 90 days).

As with most things, CIC has the discretion to deny restoration of your status.

So how do you make a successful restoration application?

In addition to the renewal documents in the application, you absolutely must include a detailed letter explaining why you missed applying for a renewal while your visitor visa was still valid.

Your best chance at success is to provide an explanation where circumstances were beyond your control, if applicable. For example, if you had a medical emergency or an accident and missed the renewal application deadline, CIC would look on this quite favorably.

If your only explanation is that you forgot to renew your visitor visa, then your best chance is to include as much evidence as you can that you will return to your home country after your visit, as discussed above.
Is There An Appeal For a Denied Visa?

There is no easy or automatic appeal for a denied visitor visa.

For example, you are not entitled to appeal a denied visitor visa to the Immigration Appeal Division as you can for a denied sponsorship application.
Federal Court

An appeal of a denied visitor visa can be made to the Federal Court of Canada.

This route of appeal would be costly – retaining a lawyer to appear before this court would come at a significant expense.

As well, you should note that the Federal Court will not simply look at your case and make a decision based on the evidence. Not at all.

At this appeal, you would have to show that CIC made an error in law, not that they came to the wrong decision. You would have to show that they did not follow legislation correctly or applied it incorrectly.

The Federal Court is not an opportunity to simply present all your evidence again and hope for a different result – you will have to show that CIC made fundamental errors when assessing your file.
Canada Human Righs Commission

You may be able to appeal a denied visitor visa to the Canada Human Rights Commission if you believe you were discriminated against.

However, you would need some fairly strong evidence in order to show that you suffered discrimination by a CIC visa officer.

Neither route of appeal is easy or inexpensive – your best option may be to apply for a visitor visa again with stronger evidence.
Applying for a Temporary Resident Visa

FOR MORE INFO GO TO: immigrationcanada.pro /immigration-rules/visitors-visas/

aytevans:
City central

doubeais:
Hello Nairalanders,
I just got my SA short visit visa application denied for the second time today. The reason they gave is "DOCUMENTATION LACKS CREDIBILITY". And I already had 2 SA visa on my passport, the fist one I actually went to SA in March 2014, and the second one which I applied for in April after I came back in March 2014 was granted but I did not go until it expired in August 27, 2014.
I now applied again in October 2014 with another set of documents from the same friend of my that gave me the documents for the second visa application, but this 3rd application was denied "documentation lacks credibility.
I applied again the 4th time for visitors visit on January 29th, 2015, but got denied today again for documentation lacks credibility again.

Please what do they mean by saying documentation lacks credibility ?
How can I get the visa the next time I apply please ?
Has anyone heard or done fast track visa application at the SA embassy Lagos before ?
I heard that in SA embassy Lagos you must fast track your visa application before it can be granted now, is it true.
And I learnt that the fast tracking cost an extra 60k- 100k.
Please is this true ?
please send me advise on how to get southy visit visa again as it seems like I don't know how to get it again, thanks
All my 4 applications were done at Lagos please.

IyaEjima:
Most Def! It will end in praise dear. Keep trusting!
@Akanni, Pampem, tariy& Snappyfingaz, mucho Gratias!

IyaEjima:
God has shown me his fathfulness oooo!!! join me in thanking God everyone:
Upfront medicals:29th January, 2015
Applied: Feb 12th 2015 (Online)
Biometrcs: Feb 13th 2015

Almost cried this morning when @cruzAj said he didn't fill country of birth on d family info form as I discovered I didn't fill mine too. Just entered prayer since den and 15mins ago, I got a mail from cic for original passport request.
I'll post details soon, cant stop praising God.

saxywale:
Sharp guy. Your first post on Nairaland is to ask for a pm from a lady....

IyaEjima:
God has shown me his fathfulness oooo!!! join me in thanking God everyone:
Upfront medicals:29th January, 2015
Applied: Feb 12th 2015 (Online)
Biometrcs: Feb 13th 2015

Almost cried this morning when @cruzAj said he didn't fill country of birth on d family info form as I discovered I didn't fill mine too. Just entered prayer since den and 15mins ago, I got a mail from cic for original passport request.
I'll post details soon, cant stop praising God.

jaydi247:
jaydi247@yahoo.com

jaydi247:
I really don't know how it works over there. But here in Austria where I applied, it's clearly stated on their website that you should not send other documents after the successful submission of your application that they will contact you if they need any. I wish you the very best!

bukinoversace:
Hello thank you for response.
I applied using the paper application.
As at this morning i checked my status and it has changed to passport has beem dispatched from cannadian embassy acra gbana to vsf.

Its just my 5th week. I rememberwd that before i got the last visiting visa last november i did medical examination and i was granted 2years which is still running but the statement on the status right now is not clear to me. What does this suggest. Does it indicate a yes or a no answer.
Please reply.

Bukola quote
author=berexio1 post=30859388]U are fine bukola..11m is still a substantial sum and sure beats d minimum required for ur study(which I guess is PG)..You are still on track. Make sure u check for updates regularly..By the way wat route did u apply?Online or Paper?

liononthefield:
Thanks boss, but please did you mail them or call them, after that ten workings day, wen you did not Hear anything from them

liononthefield:
Please I need a quick reply, thanks.

liononthefield:
Pls can I see anyone here to enlight me, is it through france general consulate delay more than a month now b4 they issue visa? Please I need quick reply, thanks.

JustCare:
alright dear,
saying amen to all our aspirations

JustCare:
willkommen. but your German though

JustCare:
learning of course... wanna be there in the nearest future

bubsykay:
Ok oh! Yes! I do have some travel history because I don't live in Naija but planning on coming home to apply in a couple of weeks. Guess the most important is a strong ties in Nigeria

bubsykay:
Guess we are on the same page boss! I'm planning to use paper route as well and I heard the processing time varies but an average of 2 week. do you have an idea of the visa duration they give?

timmituyi:
Hello all,

Myself and my two kids have just gotten our visas processed in 6 working days.

Please i just want to know if i can apply in canada for open work permit on arrival as my spouse is currently studying there and would be on coop work permit from May.

I want to know if my son who is 4years can also school without study permit. I will enrol the little one in creche once i am able to get a job.

Anyone with valuable input should please shed some light to my question for clarity purpose.

Regards,
Pls when did you apply for your visiting visa
T.