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Thanks so much and appreciated.

This is my e-mail address: omololaaugustine@gmail.com

omololaaugustine@gmail.com

Hello Nairalanders,

Please does anyone has a written document on how to explain refusal of unexplained deposits

Or A write of explanation of such refusal as the only reason for the refusal is unexplained deposit.

And if there is any written one in the past, please share.

Thanks in advance

Congratulations and nice documents.

Please can you share the cover letter that contains the day-to-day details of itinerary.

Or the ⁠introduction letter that contain the day-to-day details of itinerary.

Thanks

Documents submitted:
Filled Application forms
1 passport photograph for adult
2 passport photographs for each child
Introduction Letter
Employment letter
Pension certificate
Work ID card
3 months payslip
3 months salary account statement
3 months personal USD account
No objection letter
Return flight reservation
Hotel reservations
Disneyland hotel booking
Insurance

Extras added For the kids:
Consent letter signed by both parents
Sponsorship letter
Birth certificates
Parents passport data pages
Last term school report sheet for each child

Note that:
1. Sponsorship letter had names of the 3 kids in it but photocopied into 3
2. ⁠introduction letter was done separately for each child with day-to-day details of itinerary
3. ⁠flight reservations, hotel bookings, bank statements and evidence of employment was submitted only for myself (the adult) since the applications are in one group so no need submitting one for each person.
4. ⁠insurance was from aiico and for 12 days duration. Cost us around 20k total for 4 of us.
5. ⁠children bellow 12 yrs don’t need to attend biometric. Just make sure you snap them passport according to the size on France website. 2 passports each child.

If I remember anything else then I’d add it. Or pls feel free to ask for any clarification.[/quote]

Adenikemonie:
my tracker said same thing nd same date with mine nd I have collected yesterday without seeing their mail… maybe u should go on Monday

Please, do you go to their office to collect it in person despite paying for a courier?

Dear Nairalandes,

Please i need help with the information I got from VFS.

Please what is the meaning of the mail below if anyone has received it before?

Thanks

Visa Category: Package Transmission Sub Visa Category: Package Transmission
Service Description Amount
Courier Fees NGN 31160.0
Visa Fees NGN 0.0
Sub Total 31160.0
Submission Officer: mosunmolar
We acknowledge the receipt of Visa fees collected on behalf of Canadian High Commission and shall not be chargeable to any
tax in Nigeria. All payment are non-refundable and are inclusive of applicable VAT rates. To check the status of the of your
application please log on to https://visa.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/can/
Documents required for collection of passport:
VFS E-ICR (In case of third party collection - printout of the e-mail and VFS EICR is mandatory).
VFS stamped copy of passport data-page.
Government issued valid photo identity.
In case of third party collection - Signed VFS consent form from all applicant/s, name and relationship to the applicant is
required. Signature must be as per the passport.
For more information and our disclaimer please visit: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/can/
Email : info.canada@vfshelpline.com
Contact No :234815019990

Hello House,

Please, I want to find out if you can still do 2- way courier service with DHL after the passport request to CVAC in Lagos.

OR

You will have to do 1-way DHL and pay for VFS Logistics to return your passport to you.

But, I will prefer DHL for both sending and returning.

Anyone with this experience should share and advise.

I really appreciate anyone that can provide.

Thanks a lot

poultryprocesie:
I am in Alberta, but its same format just try and get His or Her name. Find below.



Dear Hon ........................, MP
I trust this meets you well, and I hope the city is doing well too. I reside and work with ................................................... I am writing this email in order to seek your help regarding the delayed processing of my sons' visit visa application with IRCC.

My family (spouse and 4 children) applications were submitted to IRCC on (3rd of January 2023), they completed and passed medical exams. My husband’s application and that of 2 other children has been approved since May 4th, 2023. While we have 2 children pending.
On 26th of April 2023, we received a Correspondence Letter for one of them L..................................................... from IRCC and since then, I have not received any further progress on the applications. I tracked the application online, and I observed that it has been approved, and Visa details visible on the online account, however no communication from IRCC on Passport Request.
For the second child ........................................................... have been in limbo as there has been no update on his application. I have contacted IRCC numerous times via webform and email, but my voice and concern were never addressed.
May I kindly seek your help and intervention to investigate and address the issue as soon as possible? This delay and experience have been affecting me psychologically and physically as I have been away from my husband and children for over 12 months. We have not been able to make plans for our family reunion and vacation; as we cannot leave them behind while their dad and siblings come to Canada. Find below details of the applicants.


Applicant 1 details:
Last name:
First name:
Date of birth:
Unique Client Identifier (UCI):
Application Number:
Visitor Visa Document No:

Thank you very much in anticipation of your help and intervention.
(Your Name)

Hello Please,

Can you please share the e-mail for the MP.

Preferable if you have the mail for Ontario but any MP will be fine.

poultryprocesie:
Its PPR guys !!! Thanks to everyone. Special thanks to Emmafe. I sent several ,mails and webforms. I also sent an email to the MP on Friday. God's speed to others on waiting list.

Thanks a lot and appreciated

Emmafe:
Send mails and Webform to Ottawa, Nairobi, lagos n Abuja

ircc.in-rroc-corr-ri.ircc@cic.gc.ca
nairobi@international.gc.ca
nrobi-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
NROBIIMDocument@international.gc.ca
Nrobi-immigration@international.gc.ca
lagos.immigration@international.gc.ca
Abuja@international.gc.ca
ABUJA-IM-Enquiry@international.gc.ca

Webform

https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/case-cas-eng.aspx?mission=Lagos&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

https://secure.cic.gc.ca/ClientContact/en/Application

https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/canada-case-cas-eng.aspx

Hello Guru in this house,

I applied for TRV under spouse sponsorship while waiting for my PR which is under processing. I have a PR application under processing which is under spouse sponsorship.

As per the new rule for the current policy for spouse sponsorship, my application should be processed within 30 days.

I applied on June 3rd through the online platform and my Biometrics - Completed, Eligibility - Completed and Background check - In Progress and Medical - Not Started (Though, this is not required). I am in Nigeria and my wife and kids are in Canada.

I wanted to be in Canada by early July for my kid's birthday and my wife who is in Canada wanted to send mail to the high commission of Canada in Nigeria or the Canadian immigration authority.

Since we don't know the office handling the application. Please, can anyone in the house suggest where to send the mail or offices to send the mail to? I mean the e-mail addresses to send the mail to and if we have to webform, can anyone suggest the actual webform to use in this case?

GraysonDJ:
please what did you do? My mom just received a collection mail and nothing fromUKVI.

Please, tell her to go to the TLS office for her passport and only then she will know the outcome.

Teslas:
Dear Guru in the house,

Please, I submitted an application in August on behalf of my sister, I didn't send a paid mail and didn't do anything but wait. So, I received a message from TLS now that the document and passport are ready for collection.

I have read in the thread that some people receive refusal mail.

My question is does it mean that the visa has been granted as there was no refusal mail?

Does that proof automatic that the visa has been granted?

Thanks in advance

On this, the Visa was granted.

fumisko:
Please can you drop the new link here please please please

Please can you share the new link

CanDaddy:
I applied for her on the new portal I also signed the use of representative form along with the application for the three of them. You will also need to write an authorization letter acknowledging that u gave the go-ahead for her to travel with the kids.

Can you please share the link for the new portal and a bit instructions on how to go about it.

Dear Guru in the house,

Please, I submitted an application in August on behalf of my sister, I didn't send a paid mail and didn't do anything but wait. So, I received a message from TLS now that the document and passport are ready for collection.

I have read in the thread that some people receive refusal mail.

My question is does it mean that the visa has been granted as there was no refusal mail?

Does that proof automatic that the visa has been granted?

Thanks in advance

Yampotatocarrot:
He is correct, it's actually #1600 from Lagos to Benin Republic.

#1000 from Iyana-iba to Badagry, then #300 from Badagry to Send. When you get to Seme, don't take bike, just start walking forward, they'll stop you at the gate and ask for your passport, drop #200 and continue walking, when you get to the place for yellow card, drop #100, then when you meet the Benin officials, drop #200, then you walk away.... Budget this same amount when returning back to Nigeria

Don't act naive and ensure you already changed the money, cos if you give them #500 or #1000, them no go give you change

But if you need to stamp your passport, maybe for official purpose, it's just #1000 at the Nigerian side and #1000 at the Benin side, plus #100/#200 for yellow card

Try to get your nosemask, else it's another #200 at both entrance and exit

This is a bit correct but the prices are more than that now.

1. Going from Mile 2 to Seme Border is #4000. You can walk down if you have a passport and pass through the immigration. Nigeria's side is the worst and the only corrupt in my own experience because you will see like 10 immigration and custom officials at the gate and they want to check your passport so that they can take money from you even if your passport.

2. But don't walk down if you don't have a passport because nobody will take #200 or #1000 from you. In fact, if they see that they don't know your face, they will want to crucify you on the Nigerian side and will be treating you like you are a criminal as if you want to smuggle something in. It is better to take the bike and give those guys #3000 to save yourself from Nigeria immigration and customs harassment and embarrassment.

3. By the time, you get to the passport section then you will see another set of Nigerian immigration and customs with DSS and all looking at the way of taking money from you.

3. At the health official, you can give them #200 but they have started looking into #500 too. But if you are using your passport it is easier to get the yellow card and the price is #2000. I will advise you to go and get the card if you are planning trip to Benin Republic.

4. On the Benin Replublic side, you have no worries because they are calm and you will see just one or two officials. If they want any thing, they will ask you calmly and you will love to give them, because they are more than calm in my own opinion. They are very professional because they are only doing their work but not after your money.

Generally, in my own opinion, i hate that route (Worst) and to me, all the immigration and police officers from Agbara, they are all criminal themselves but i heard the idi-iroko route is better so if you are going to Benin Republic without passport, I will advise you to pass through the Idi-iroko route.

AreaNews:
Not too late. I wish I knew the information earlier. I would have gladly shared it.

Let's all learn to share informations that will help others at no cost.

However, if you have not been rejected yet. You can simply withdraw your application before you get rejected.

Or you can wait to see if you will get approved from Nigeria embassy. But chances are rare.

You can start a fresh process and get your visa within 2 days but outside Nigeria embassy.

Hello,

I am new on this thread but please can you share information on how to go about the above.

Please share your mail so that i can hit u up.

Thanks.

Nashirushekoni:
U don't even know anything about this people you only know oshodi area
Abu stainless
Kunle poly
Mustafa sego
Sulaiman ikudeleti
Muri epo
Akeem no case
Tolani danger
Toba idi oro
And their God father chief taoreed farounbi Alamo baba bili and many more

I sight u, Omo ibile

AmeliaT:
Oh no. I’m so sorry about this but this can be fixed within 6 months and then you’re off again.

1. Reactivate the business name at CAC and always check before you apply.
2. Open a company account; even a business name is entitled to this.
3. Pay yourself a salary every month from the business account into your personal account on the same day each month.
4. Spend from that personal account whilst saving an amount each month to cumulate the bank balance that’s enough to sustain you for your trip and sustain you upon return.
5. Do not make any large cash deposits into the account just before application otherwise it’s a red flag.
6. You can write your cover letter on your company letter head. Ensure you also have your website and/or social media footprint so if they decide to search for your business, it’s visible.

I would never have guessed that they would go to the extent of checking CAC website. This is a lesson for us all.

So sorry to hear about the refusal Sus4.

Please take the good points from cutebear and Amelia T.

1. In addition to what had been said by both, the CAC is not active because you have not filed your Annual Return. It is compulsory for every registered business to file their annual returns with the Corporate Affairs Commission not later than 30th of June every year. This is the only way to let the Commission know that your company is still operating. Note: This is valid for a year so it must be done yearly.

2. They had been using the website since but they don't use it as criteria in the past until when the government is making too much awareness on tax and tax on the company too. If you open an account in the company name, please pay tax too and include it in your next application.

3. If you want to use the company letterhead, please use the letterhead printed from the printing press to make it genuine because if you use computer generated letterhead, they usually check the letterhead by pouring water or fluid on the letter to see if it will watch away or not. What this means is that it will not watch away if it is printed from the printing press but watch away when it is computer printed.

4. If to open a website is too much for you in terms of cost, social media footprints are okay and accepted in most embassy such as Whatapps, Instagram, Facebook etc.

I stand to be corrected in all the points above for all to learn in the group.

Nchabuomo:
I honestly don't know what else you want to hear. You can apply for a US visa from any country in the world as long as you are documented. Whether you are a tourist or a resident is irrelevant. If you like travel before the appointment or be in the UK already then apply. It is not a problem. Your address does not have to be a UK based address. Without going too much into my personal circumstances while working in the US, I have flown to the UK on a tourist visa for the sole purpose of renewing my US visa and stated same to the ECO and that was fine. The only problem I had was that I made a rookie mistake and booked a one-way trip, so the ECO gave me some hassles about it.

I do not think you are eligible for a dropbox as you have not applied from that country before, i.e. your fingerprints have not been captured in that country (but this is my opinion. Please check the rules).

The duration of your UK visa and Schengen is irrelevant because ideally, you cannot stay longer than 6months in any country as a tourist unless you apply for an extension.

Thanks for your reply.

Points taken already and thanks.

Nchabuomo:
Yes, as a student in the UK, family members visited and we took a trip to the US. They applied for their US visa from the UK (Belfast) while on a tourist visa.

Good info here.

Please advise needed from anyone in the house. If there is any experience, please share.

Please does this mean you can apply to the US Embassy in London or Belfast to get an appointment date and travel to the UK around that time for the interview?

Also, does this mean you can also apply through the drop box in the UK with a Visitor Visa.

Please, do you also have an idea if you can apply for a US visa in any part of Schengen states with a Schehgen visa?

Note: The UK visa is 10 years, and Schengen is 2 years and both are still valid.

Please note: Address and every other documentations are not an issue.

Nnemomatina:
Can someone in the UK open domiciliary account

Yes, you can open a dom account while in the UK.

Some Nigeria banks operate in UK like GTB and others. You can walk into their branch in the UK and open the Dom account.

You can also open online but just indicate you are in diaspora and include your location then it will be done for you.

giselle237:
on a lighter note… be like we now have UKVI entry clearance officers on this thread because the way you people are doing …. The poster has picked what she can pick.

Hmmmm, kind of.

evetyson:
My cousin was my sponsor and we don't bear same surname and I did not show any pictures of both of us together. I just provided my pay slip did not add my bank account and was given Visa

Yes, you can be given a visa depending on the ECO handling your document. I have summited an application to the UK before, which i made plenty of mistakes in my application. I was given the visa, i never and didn't discover it until when i wanted to apply again. So, do not wait on luck alone, Let get the proper documents into our application and pray for luck and God intervention along with it.

leef2022:
so the applicant's husband and the kids are no immediate family?

They are immediate family with the husband's surname, but in this case who is the sponsor, it was her sister. So in respect to the application as the sponsor, the pictures of her sister and every other of her siblings are important to the ECO than others. But if the husband is the sponsor then picture of your sister with her husband and kids is considered more. You can shed more light too.

beautyuche:
Very quick and it was not priority.
Biometrics was 30th December

Sorry about the refusal, but point to note in my opinion,

1. The ECO has concern about your about to expired certificate. To an ECO, they always want your employee documents to be up to date and in tact so with that they can be fully sure you are still working in the company. Even if it is about to expire, and you have registered to renew the certificate, you must include it in your application. That is why the ECO pointed out that your marine certificate is not up for renewal meaning no evidence to support that.

2. I also noticed that your employment was August, 2020. This should not be a concern, but it is always good to wait for 6 months in your current employment before applying for UK Visa as they demand for 6 months statement of account. The ECO might think you created a fictitious employment just to get a UK Visa.

3. I also noted that you wrote a letter stating your purpose of your visit but the part for booking training in person is not stated in your application form. Please limit what you write in your letter and keep the purpose brief in your application form alone but if you already have a planned tour and you have an itinerary for that, so you can state that in your letter. Remember, you don't need plenty or thousand reasons to visit the UK or anywhere in the world.

4. There i nothing wrong in submitting two account statements, but let the purpose of the money in your account be clear, and if you want to put money in your account and prove that it is your then you should leave the money in your account for at least one month and keep the account running as much as you can. Also do you have two personal saving account. It is always good to submit personal account that is running and which they will see that the money is always available to you for any purpose. NOTE: it doesn't matter that you have plenty money as at the time of your submission but just to prove that you have a running account that can hold your entire traveling expenses and they are always available to you.

5. However, you have a good history with your son being an America citizen. You have gotten a UK visa in the past, and are good working history, so please look into these points of my opinion and try again. All the best.

leef2022:
Hello,

Thanks for your quote. But i never said the applicant being unemployed was a concern or the only concerns the ECO held in reaching a conclusion. The texts "cracks may lie" was in regards to the op's admission that the applicant did not submit her personal bank statement(s), and in a case if it were deemed necessary for the applicant's husband to write a note as a sponsor, whilst it were lacking.

with every sense of humility, I am lost as to what or how you wish the op to understand that the ECO has no concerns about family pictures, yet you suggesting the applicant to include such.
Thanks

Kind regards.

Thanks for pointing out that phrase. What i meant was that her pictures with her husband and kids were not a concern but the pictures of her and her sister along with every member of their immediate family. Then, i mentioned that they can still include the pictures with her husband and kids in their next application as a tie back in Nigeria. We are trying to help...

akin2310:
Hello house, I intend to apply for a UK tourist visa against Easter holidays and I am bit confused because I've a company registration which I registered as a enterprise (sole ownership) but I run my business with my personal account. So I want to seek advice, if it is advisable that I submit my personal statement with my application as source of proof of funds for the trip or I should try open a company account on the company information?

Hello, Submit your personal account statement and declare how much you are getting from your business every month. You can also submit your company account along with invoce /recipts / transaction details on how mony enter the account just to prove you have a bix running but dont put your travelling on your bix acount. Reason is personal account is the fund you have access to and you can spend that but for bix, it is for bix and you cant spend it.

EJIOGBENIMI:
You mean UK extension?
Thank you very much.

Yes, you will have your passport with you and you will be able to mail the decision which you must have with you all the time. Or best bet attached it to one page and fold it in your passport but the risk in this is that you must wait till you get it before you travel back and if not, there are consequences attached to it. This is because you will be able to prove it when you have the paper with you even in your next application that your extension was approved.

leef2022:
Good day sis/bro,

well, that is where some cracks MAY lie(but this is not exclusive), she would need to provide her personal bank statement to support her claims that the funds are available to her for her use(and i do not doubt if the hubby does so or not, I am the least person and in no position to do so), add husband letter if possible(advisable), his id to proof identity and other mentioned ideas by gurus on here.

Pls read the ops you have had on about your refusal, have the previous application forms and refusal handy, tick ideas you think would help that were missing, look at the VO's concerns, gather necessary documents and evidences you have and re-apply.

If any questions whilst doing the reviewing and re-applying, you can drop it here, best BEFORE submission.

The ECO does not any concern for not working or concern about the family pictures. Let her include her marriage certificate, pictures of her family with kids and all child birth certificate and husband information as well as a certificate. It is also good to include your husband's financial status and property if there is any for them to know. Your husband can support you if need be. You can also put your husband as second sponsor with a letter of introduction and the reason for sponsor as all proof that you will be coming back to take care of your husband and kids.

Cycloe:
Thank you for this I will inform her. Her bank statement, how many months is ideal if she wants to reapply . And the source of funds too won’t it raise. Red flag . Her husband intend to put money in her account this time .
Is that okay? She submitted at ikeja around September and was just sent the mail . She has 3kids in Nigeria .

Good suggestions,

In addition, the UK accepts a 6 months statement of account, and if her husband wants to put money it is fine. But let the money have a purpose that will be tied to you. Both or another third party can do the transfer and tie it as you are sending her to buy land or something important. If she is not buying anything, let the money has purpose and remain in her account for one month before applying and the money should be there for the entire application. Ikeja is fine and wait, is she traveling with the kids?.

Cycloe:
My sister was denied visa today .
Any advise on what’s best for her to reapply .
Note : she is unemployed, but receives monthly allowance.
She was truthful about her status.

Hello,

It is painful that your sister's visa was denied. Just my suggestions,

1. If you have a birth certificate with the same surname, include it in your next application.
2. Whatapps conversation about your family, about your mother or dad or brothers or other siblings.
3. Pictures of you and your sister in the past and now. Include all pictures with your parent and your brothers if you have any, especially where you guys are wearing the same clothes as family. pictures of family occasions.
4. You said she is receiving a stipend or salary. Include the transfer to her every month and if your are not the one sending to her directly. Let the sender specify "Montly stipend or salary from your sister (your name) in the UK", or as the case maybe. With these you have demonstrated ties together and in the country.
5. Also, if you have an elder or parent in Nigeria. You can indicate in your letter that she is the one taking care of them.
6 If she is doing any course, training or learning anything in Nigeria, include them too, and all of her school certifications with the same surname as you.
7. If you are married, include your change of name that you published or affidavit to that effect in your application.