Pinkey2021:


To the best of my knowledge as a frequent traveler in the past, you cannot buy a one-way ticket with a visit visa to any country. Only legal residents of a country whether temporary or permanent are accorded that privilege.

But your case is a bit complicated cos I believe your children will be issued with either study permits or visitor records at the port of entry in Canada. So with that I don’t know if you can tell them your kids are actually eligible to stay longer in Canada for the duration of your studies, hence, are qualified to travel with one-way tickets.

I’m not too certain of the exact solution here.

However, my simple advice would be to book them return tickets just to be on the safe side.

I seriously doubt if the airport/airline staff in Nig would understand Canada’s policy of issuing visitor record at POE for Children traveling with a parent holding a study permit.

Pls await others input.


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teefinix:
Good morning
Kindly assist. I recently got written authorization to allow my children travel with me to canada . They have visitor visa while i have my study visa.

I mentioned in my request for authorization that i need them with me in canada since my husband is not in Nigeria too.

I already booked a one-way ticket for myself. .since my kids are going with visit visa can i book a one-way ticket for them or a return ticket

Thank you for your help.

teefinix:
Good morning
Kindly assist. I recently got written authorization to allow my children travel with me to canada . They have visitor visa while i have my study visa.

I mentioned in my request for authorization that i need them with me in canada since my husband is not in Nigeria too.

I already booked a one-way ticket for myself. .since my kids are going with visit visa can i book a one-way ticket for them or a return ticket

Thank you for your help.

letskeeptalking:


I'm having sooo many DMs all asking the same question, and I'm really getting tired of sending the same replies. So I'll just post my own little insights here and hope it helps everyone.

1. Pray and Pray and Pray . . . I know some people will argue, but I think God plays a huge role in all this.

2. Do your research . . I followed the exact steps on their website on how to apply for a visa during COVID. See link below.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/visitors/visa.html

3. I have really young children . . 3 of whom are US citizens and can come with me. I travelled with two of them. I guess they didn't want to separate my girl from the rest of her siblings.

4. It's better to travel first and then get your study permit. Because you can use that and your Canadian address to send an invitation letter to your spouse and children.

5. Reason for their travel should read something like . . . to stay with you for the period of your study since you can't be travelling back and forth to visit because of the COVID situation.

6. PoF is critical . . . I got the exact amount required for the whole family and had the cash in my account. I also had it for a long period so it showed when I sent in mybankstatement. They like to think that you will be bringing in money, rather than coming to take.

Applications are assessed on a case by case basis, so the secret is to find what works best for you and use it.

For someone without young children, you can say you need your spouse because of emotional strength, especially during this COVID situation and the likelihood of a lockdown. Being alone and separate from your spouse is not good for your mental health (or something like that). Please don't quote me oh, I'm only suggesting

If you still need further clarifications please feel free to DM, but you will have to bear with me, it may take me a bit to answer.

Disclaimer: I'm not an expert oh, just sharing what worked for me.

teefinix:
Thank you for the response.
Before I received the NSE mail..I had earlier requested o withdraw m application cos I if it to include m previous US denial. I only included my previous Canada denial I did not read the question thoroughly. I sent a web form asking for a withdrawal 2wks after submission which was acknowledged only or me to get this NSE alert when i was expecting an approal for withdrawal.

My husband now is of the opinion that since eligibility has started i should send a web form stating the refusal i omited before they discover it temslves also write a leter in addition to the ielts and BS i intend to submit..that it obviois my request for withdrawal is not being considered. I did not put a reason for the withdrawl though..

I am in a fix right now don't know the best option to take.
a&e.

Time2soar:


As long as you attach evidence from First Bank as source of the money but I believe if you send the FCMB mybankstatement along with the First Bank investment account, it should be okay

teefinix:
Good morning,

Please I got mail for NSE to submit ielts and bank stmt. I really want to exploit this option but the bank stmt i used is first bank which is not on the list of banks
I have called the bank nd they confirmed they don't offer the service.
Can i move the funds to my fcmb for the purpose of getting this bank ticket ID and certificate? Or can I upload the first bank printed stmt?
Kindly help with suggestions.

teefinix:
Good morning,
I applied for TRV since oct 18th with the plan to travel with my family on the 30th of December. The Tbills certificate I submitted will expire on the 26th....I am concerned that the investment wil cease to exist from that date and the embassy all not get a favourable confirmation from the bank after the expiry of the investment.
I am yet to get any update on the application and my family and I still intend to travel all the same cos it is a trip enroute USA.
Please is there anything I can do in respect of the investment once it expires and visa application still pending?

Please I need an urgent suggestion....God bless.

goldosa:
The truth is that you cant truly determine the timing, before now it was online that was pretty fast and right now it seems paper route is faster, permit me to use the word fastest..... lol. OCTOBER 5TH online still waiting and trusting God. MERRY XMAS TO EVERYONE AND A GLORIOUS MULTIPLE ENTRY VISA TILL YOUR PASSPORT EXPIRES IN 2020.

teefinix:
Good morning,
Please I was working on my online application for visit visa and after clicking on transmit and pay....the website did not display and the page terminated.
Immediately I went back to my online account and discovered the pending application was no more there.
Please help what can I do. I have sent a mail to them but no response.
Response needed urgently please.

mcobex:
It is clear that this is not the main reason you got delayed, so let's wait for your gcms note to arrive before we conclude. Also, look at other aspects of your app and see where you might have gotten it wrong because you are good to go with respect to fund(though you didn't state how much you had as closing balance.......you earning 7m/year says nothing about your closing balance)

JustMellow:


How was your SOP (your previous course and intended course - if there is relation or not, how the you explain it) and did you explain your study gap? Was there a leave approval letter?

teefinix:
Good after good people,
Pls part of the reason for my trv refusal was current employment status. How do i address this as my emplyment cannot change. I work in bank for almost 13yrs now and earning over 7m yr annum. Like 400k/mth. All this i showed in my application with employment letter, letter on intro from employer, bank stmt and payslips.

Pls i need yiur suggestions . Am still awiting gcms notes
Thank you

Frankrobbn1:


Who am I to receive such honour? . Congratulations Chibyke, Its good to hear that you made the most of the advices given to you by me in your application and it ended with an approval.. I am happy to be in the context of your TRV crowing achievement. I am also patiently waiting for some monikers here to share their testimony soon.... These monikers know themselves.

I will also create out time to be here with you guys as well as contribute my little quota for the fulfillment of this reputable platform..

God bless us all as we continue to help each other in achieving our Canadian dreams.

Frankrobbn1:


Hey,


I regret to hear your visa was rejected.... From my point of view, I can confidently point out that your study plan was vague and poorly written. How did you relate your intended program with your previous studies and current employment status. It will also be a big risk but not impossible to reapply for visa against fall term at this point without an upfront medical as the current processing times is 10 weeks and you would require to restructure your SOP which would also take some few days prior to your reapplication.

In a nutshell, I would suggest you work on presenting a logical and persuasive SOP and LOE that would substantiate that you're a genuine student with a lawful purpose to study and would depart Canada. The SOP/LOE should be well organized with ideas supported with relevant details. Paragraphing must also be used well. Furthermore, work on your ties to Nigeria that can motivate your departure after studies.(Aged parents who depend on you for support, parents landed properties/buildings, close bond b/w you and your immediate siblings and things you share in common with them, you belong to any organization in Nigeria which you must return to continue active participation in meetings, and your career Prospects in Nigeria upon your return etc...)

Best of luck

Oluwaseunbd:
Approval alert !!!
Update later....

Thank you nairaland family for the advice and words of encouragement

Frankrobbn1:


Hello Madam,

You can apply for your study permit along side with your family provided you have adequate funds to cater for their stay while in Canada. You can't travel to Canada for a 2 years Master's program and leave a 2yr old baby behind in Nigeria. The visa officer will certainly question your intent to study in Canada considering the baby is a toddler and will require your mother care at this early stage in life and sometimes to be breast feed. Who will do all of these when you're away? You can show adequate funds for their stay as Dependent child cost 3KCAD for each of your kids, while your (spouse) dependent adult cost 4KCAD. In summary, try as much as you can to gather the list of these DOCUMENTS FROM A SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR A FAMILY APPLICATION.

Feel free to ask questions and I will provide clarity to your concerns.

yemupz:


No. I do not think self sponsorship affect your chances of getting the study permit in anyway. In fact with 12yrs work experience, I believe the visa Officer will expect that you have earned and save enough to sponsor yourself. Although that long work experience also means that you have been out of school for long time. You may have to explain/convince the VO in your SOP why you're going back to school now after so long, how it improves your career prospects and why you choose Canada.

All the best!

Jadel03:
Okay I will.

Do you have any idea how long it takes for the EOR ?

I already have migraine

ottawasenators:
I initially had same issue. Got the email from WES indicating verification mail has been sent to my school. My contacts used 3 days to checked and said didnt see anything. i even accused my contact of his inability to use modern technology (Email). He verified his claims by sending me a screenshot of the email box page by page for that period. Still nothing from WES.

With this information i called WES, and found out they only sent the verification via post. I had to request they send through email, as i do not have the luxury of time to wait for delivery by post. I even gave them the email address that was included in the transcript cover letter. Next day email was received.

I guess you can place a call to confirm means with which your verification was sent.