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TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Testimonytime: 3:49am On Mar 30, 2023
Hello all
Quick question
My husband was approved on 23rd Feb and my children were rejected. I discovered today 28th March that my 4 years was actually approved now it’s over 30 days. Please what do I do? I’m desperate to see my babby, Iv not seen him in 15 months

Please help
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Testimonytime: 8:44am On Dec 13, 2021
folla:
Hi Testimonytime,

I applied before my wife traveled. My wife landed in Canada 1st week of September, while the refusal came in the last week of September.

Are you in position to give any helpful comments? Many thanks in advance.
I am not an expert in this matter. The VO’s are different, but there are more cases of refusal if the PA is still in Nigeria at the time of family application. This may be a reason for the refusal, although it’s just a guess. I guess as Akannitommy suggested, get an expert assistance, who will guide you in your defense of reasons why your plans have changed. After all plans can change
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Testimonytime: 8:33am On Dec 13, 2021
Akannitommy:
See instructions here - https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/visitors/visa.html#existing

and direct link here - https://secure.cic.gc.ca/ClientContact/en/Crisis

NB: it is only applicable to those holding visitor visa who are reunifying with family in Canada.
Thanks for this.
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Testimonytime: 3:06pm On Dec 12, 2021
Akannitommy:
Apply using the new visitor route for all of them. Only the 12 and 13 year olds need study permit but I think even with visitor visa, they can get study permit at the POE. Visitor visa through the new route can be treated promptly and then after applying make sure to apply for travel exemption authorization immediately you submit the visitor visa.
Thank you for your prompt reply.
Please, how will they apply for SP at the point of entry.
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Testimonytime: 2:22am On Dec 12, 2021
folla:
Hi everyone,

My SOWP application and SP applications for my 3 children were refused sometime in September 2021. I applied for GCMS notes on October 1st and received the notes today (December 11th). It took about 71 days for the notes to arrive.

The VO's main reasons for refusal have been quoted below:

“Adult male and 3 children intending to join spouse/parent in Cda, currently in status studying a Masters. I note that spouse’s application was submitted.

On that application, husband and 3 children were listed as non-accompanying.

No guarantee that either will find work to support themselves and 3 children. Given that all deps were listed as non-accompanying and that SP adult recently arrived in Cda, I question the truthfulness of that original statement. Entire family travelling together reduces socio-economic ties to Nigeria. On balance, reviewing all documents before me including information available in the original SP application for adult female, I am not satisfied that PA would respect T&C of entry and leave Cda by the end of an authorized stay.”

Please, GURUS in the house should suggest how I can tackle the refusal reasons.

Please, if you have found yourself in a similar situation, how did you come out?

Thank you in advance of your useful comments.

(Pls note: Wifey travelled to Canny since early Septemer 2021)
Did you apply before or after your wife traveled? I noticed you were refused September and your wife travelled September?
TravelRe: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by Testimonytime:
I recently receive my study permit and presently in Canada.

I wish to apply for my husband and three children 13, 12 and 3
My dilemma is what to apply for my husband as he is not staying because he has a good business Nigeria. Should I apply for SOWP for him or visitor? What about my 3 year old? Study permit or visitor. I sincerely want them here as soon as it’s possible because of my 3 year old, I do not know if sowp will be faster or visitor. I’m applying for study permit for my 13 and 12 year old.
Please what should the proof of funds be for SOWP and for Visitor? Iv done a year schooling already, though online, just hit here 2 weeks ago!
Please advise me.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by Testimonytime: 8:45am On Dec 02, 2021
Landing Gist. (Testimony time.)

I apologize for the delay in this gist, Assignments, and tests were already on cue by the time I entered Canada.

So I left Nigeria on 27th November, at the Lufthansa stand, I was told they cannot carry me because my covid result was from NIMR which they claimed was not approved for traveling. Meanwhile, I deliberately called Lufthansa to make inquiries before doing the test and I was given 100 percent assurance.

Fast forward to begging and after a few HOURS of standing, God took control and they checked me in. From then on, God made everything smooth and easy. I submitted my arrivecan and enrollment letter and was given a yellow card to fill. Bag weigh 23.6, and 25kg, hand luggage weigh 9 kg and 6kg but mercy prevails
The flight was good, the food was good and I did not have to eat my “in case” snacks. Had 4 hrs 30 minute Layover in Frankfurt, it was then I saw the message from my school concerning the new variant. The layover was good, I freshened up, changed clothes, and wore my gadget in preparation! Thermal up and down and two pairs of trousers, 1 top, 1 cardigan and finally my jacket. I also changed from my sneakers to my snow booth��
Fast forward to Vancouver, I was mildly scared as I did not have any cash at all on me, though, I had a dollar card with the statement printed the previous day in conjunction with my first bank and Stanbic Ibtc card.
The only question they asked me at the first point was if I have recently been to any of the listed African countries ( Then Nigeria was not included ). And I was passed over to immigration. Before entry, I was told to bring out my visa and enrollment letter. When It got to my turn( took less than 10 minutes) she asked what my documents were, I gave her and she instantly printed my study and work permit.

I carried my bag ( all my food and provision survived and left to wait for my connecting flight. While waiting, I brought out my laptop and worked on some of my assignments. I later used my ATM ( first bank) to withdraw 100 Cad( was charged like 39 nairas per dollar. I even used my Stanbic to pay 84 cads for my luggage on my connecting flight.

A Canadian angel gave me a ride from the airport to my Inn, where I also off immediately. I later woke up to bath and cook income.
The second day, (30th) I hit the road immediately after my online class, I got my SSN and applied for my BC identity card, and got booked for an account at Scotia bank for tomorrow ( Thursday)

I give God all the glory and appreciate you guys. I got 100percent of information from here from start to finish.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by Testimonytime: 3:52pm On Nov 13, 2021
mokikeoj:
My passport was delivered on Monday and I received the first email from them on Friday. It is taking some days for them to respond so don't be worried like I was. Lol
Mine was delivered on Tuesday, counterfoil dropped on Friday and I received messages from IRCC today.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by Testimonytime: 9:55pm On Nov 11, 2021
mokikeoj:
Thanks for your response. I am asking because it was delivered on Monday. Don't they send an email when they receive the passport?
We are in the same category, my passport was delivered to Vfs on Monday too, and till now l, I have not heard anything from them.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by Testimonytime: 12:21am On Nov 05, 2021
Long post alert
Testimonytime

What God cannot do does not exit.

My Canadian dream started at the lowest point of my life, January 7th 2016. I watched with the greatest pain I ever experienced when the doctor brought out my full term stillbirth baby in Methodist Hospital Houston Texas, USA. I knew there and then that I can do nothing without Jesus and surrendered completely to Him at my lowest ebb. I changed my moniker from Twingirls to Testimonytime ( Twingirl is still on Nairaland land, though I am not using it again).

Fast forward to when answered my prayers and I wanted to travel again for the birth, my visa application hang and I meant hung in the air.

After several failed attempt at express entry, due largely to age, I resolved to student visa, I refused to give up.

Submitted my first application on 21st February and got refusal on 18th March on lieing about previous refusal, personal asset and financial status and employment situation.

Reapplied 16th April
Medical passed 30th April
Requested gcms June 21st, came back blank 21st July
Eligibility started 22nd July
Reapplied for gcms 23rd July, came back with recommended interview 13th September
Eligibility went back yesterday to “we will tell you when we start reviewing your application”
PPR – 4th November

I give all glory to God, He made this possible
I appreciate Justmellow who wrote my LOE and even in my state of dejection, I knew he did an extraordinary work on my LOE, he advised me further on steps for the reapplication and followed up all the way.
Keji, an angel I met on nairaland, who proof read my SOP, compiled all my documents into pdf and resize ( working tirelessly even at midnights)
Lekiboboe who advised me to go for pgd in Culinary management Selkirk College BC instead of CNA diploma
Frankrobn who encouraged me to re- fire and not loose hope
Annon123, Ayokaq, Akoko123 and others who assisted in one way or another either by suggesting relevant documents or supporting me through the trying six and half months of waiting. I am 43 years old, I changed career from law to culinary practice. Sponsor was my husband and God came through for me. I have no doubt He did it all, PPR is God’s miracle. Men ought to pray and not faint, I prayed my ppr into existence and did the best I could on the document submitted.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by Testimonytime: 11:13pm On Nov 04, 2021
It’s PPR

I appreciate God for this day and give 100percent glory to Him.
I will like to state this is my second application. Let me not bother you with my checklists. I will only say it is God. Iv seen better prepared applications with with better supporting documents and still refused by IRCC. I realized the need to DEPEND FULLY on God to get my approval. Mine is a long story that God has made to end in praise. I dedicate my Success to Him and encourage all to believe in Jesus. Nothing is impossible for Him. It’s really a beggining of new things in my 43 years of existence. Thank you Jesus.

Time line loading!!!
Reapplication 16th April
PPR 4th November.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by Testimonytime: 7:23pm On Nov 01, 2021
ehisforever24:
Application refused today but we thank God for life
I know it is hard, but delay is not denial, please request fit your gcms and don't ever give up on ur dreams
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by Testimonytime: 7:18pm On Nov 01, 2021
Spanik20:
PPR Just dropped
Application submitted :July 28
Upfront medical done : September 18
Medicals updated to pass: October 12
Eligibility review started: October 18 well that was when I got to know
BVL AND PPR : 1st November
What a good way to start the month
I’m also a first time applicant.
Congratulations. I tap into the anointing of PPR this week. May this be my month of testimony.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by Testimonytime: 11:48pm On Oct 15, 2021
please wake me up ooooooooooooooo

ppr alert

cant believe it.

God is too wonderful
infact I dont know where to start from.
I will give u ppl an epistle trust me.
when I saw two messages, I wanted to faint cos it's only refusal that comes this fast.

Congratulations

August 24 application.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by Testimonytime: 9:05am On Oct 14, 2021
Bukuns2000:
My ppr just dropped now, July 15, my story long gan oo but na God I will drop my story tomorrow
Congratulations. What He cannot do does not exist
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by Testimonytime: 1:36pm On Oct 13, 2021
Ketima:
Guys is PPPPPPPPRRRRRRRRRRR. Oh my Goodnessss


Sharing my timeline in a min. let me go bring it
Congratulations. It has ended in praise
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by Testimonytime: 1:25pm On Oct 13, 2021
Jayrealest:
PPR Just landed for my family. Study for me and SOWP my wife. June 23 applicant. Details later cheesy
Congratulations.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by Testimonytime: 6:09pm On Oct 07, 2021
theboyy:
Yoooo so this happened today guyss !

Let me go type my timeline.

I’m dead can’t believe this
Congratulations. It’s a dream come true.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by Testimonytime: 1:53pm On Sep 22, 2021
Soleizzy:
Finally ended in praise.
It's PPR!! Guys
First Time Applicant

Application Submitted - May 13th 2021
Biometrics Request- May 14th
Biometrics done and passed - May 19th
Upfront medical - 24th August
Medical Passed - 30th August
Eligibility review - September 9th
BVL - September 16th
PPR - September 22th

Documents submitted
All Required IMM forms
Admission letter and school fees schedule
Passport photograph
International passport
Father’s 6 months bank statement
Affidavit of sponsorship (father)
Letter of sponsorship (father)
SOP
Police clearance
Birth certificate
Father’s birth certificate
Mother’s birth certificate
Siblings birth certificate (9)
Father’s business documents
If this isn’t God then I don’t know who
Congratulations.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by Testimonytime: 6:02pm On Sep 17, 2021
We bless God. The rain of PPR has been amazing. It can only be God. Congratulations to the newly blessed. It will go round in Jesus name. I am thanking God in advance for my PPR too. What God cannot do does not exist.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by Testimonytime: 11:04am On Sep 13, 2021
Foladimejiw:
Glory be to God Almighty......
Congratulations
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by Testimonytime: 11:00am On Sep 13, 2021
metrecube:
Its PPR
My wife got her passport request yesterday morning and also lost her dad in the same hour. It was a mixed development.

First Application
Submitted on October 14th 2020
Delayed on January 15th 2021

Reasons for refusal
Purpose of visit
Personal asset and financial status

We ordered for GCMS and discovered that the Visa Officer misunderstood her course of study. She has bachelor of Technology in Management and Accounting from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology(Lautech offers B.Tech for almost all their courses and not Bsc like other non technological school). The VO Claimed that she has Bachelor degree in Technology Management and Accounting (Instead of Bachelor of Technology in Management and Accounting)and that the course doesn’t relate with Business Management.

Second Application
Submited on May 14th 2021
Upfront medical uodated to pass on June 7th 2021
PPR on September 7th 2021
School: University Canada West
Program: MBA

What we did to tackle the first refusal
Justmellow of GCMSWRITERS wrote a well worded and detailed LOE to address the concerns raised by VO and redrafted her SOP. Justmellow also insisted we pay one year tuition fee and raise GIC of 10,000cad to tackle personal asset and financial status. We made the payment and raised GIC
I made her a director and shareholder in my company and i started paying her salary every month. I made sure it reflected on my company website and CAC documents that she’s one of our directors.
We have two cars registered in her name for UBER BUSINESS, we submitted the agreement with the driver and the payment reflects in her personal account on monthly basis. All these to tackle personal asset and financial status.

Documents submitted
Client Information
Transcript
Certificate
IELTS certificate
Land documents
Cars documents
Uber agreement
Family pictures
Children passport and birth certificates

Proof of fund
Sponsor: Husband
Co sponsor: wife
Applicant MBS of N3.8M showing salary from husband company and uber business monthly payment.
Husband MBS of around N4.8M and also domiciliary account with 28,000USD
A year tuition receipt
GIC Certificate
Pension statement

I think those are the major documents submitted.

This is the Lord’s doing and it is marvelous in our eyes. All the glory belongs to God.

Thanks to justmellow for what he’s doing here. Although i paid him for the service but the value gotten from him was beyond the payment. If you can not DIY pls contact him.
Congratulations. You put in a lot of work and effort.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by Testimonytime: 10:25am On Sep 13, 2021
Frankalvinz:
Thanks, TestimonyTime!

Just like your name, you would see news this week!
Amen.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by Testimonytime: 10:09pm On Sep 07, 2021
Royalty00:
Silent reader but i have to share that it has finally ended in praise.
PPR just dropped this afternoon.
Didn't get any update since I submitted , eligibility review started today too.
Congratulations. It has ended in praise
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by Testimonytime: 2:05pm On Sep 07, 2021
prada1:
PPR dropped this morning....This is the Finger of God...'Cause my application was absolutely nothing and this is no lies. I'll drop my timeline soon to encourage us and to let us know that God can break all protocol for your sake and that what GOD cannot do does not actually exist. This platform is the very best. Trust me.
Thank you all
Congratulations. May His miraculous fingers locate and cause my PPR in Jesus name. Amen.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by Testimonytime: 2:04pm On Sep 07, 2021
Legacyedition:
Application refused based on personal assets and financial status.
I feel you. After 6 months, it’s so painful. But then, it’s not over until it is over, please order your gcms note to see what is wrong and refire. I will personally beg you not to give up. I know it’s hard but God will help you. Your next application will be miraculously short and approved.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by Testimonytime: 1:54pm On Sep 07, 2021
TennieYF:
Its PPR guys! May 14th Non-NSE.
Eligibility has still not started till now.
Will come back and share my timeline.

God is just too faithful!!!!
He's to faithful to fail me!
Congratulations. May Canada favour you.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by Testimonytime: 1:48pm On Sep 07, 2021
JDforeal:
Hi guys
I just got passport request
See PPR rain. Father we say thank you. Thank you for those you have done and for those of us awaiting the confirmation of your promises.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by Testimonytime: 1:46pm On Sep 07, 2021
Kema22:
Good morning guys


I have been a part time silent observer on this thread but I would love you guys to join me in thanking God and I hope I would become a contact point for you all awaiting your ppr to get the good news soon.
My Ppr just dropped and my timeline is as follows

Visa application timeline
Applied 14th May
Did biometrics on 26th of May
Upfront medicals on 10th of May updated on the 21st of May.
Bvl on the September 7th
Ppr on the September 7th as well

I used normal route and no NSE as I couldn't write IELTS in such a short time.
My mom is my sponsor and she submitted a bank statement of about 50000 CAD.
I would be travelling to the University of New Brunswick by God's grace before this year runs out.
Its an undergraduate program.
Thank you so much guys
Reading messages and words of encouragement from people on this thread really kept my hope alive. It was a long and anxious wait but we thank God it ended in praise.

I submitted
Waec result
High school testimonial
Affidavit of support from my mom
Bank statement of 20 million
Study plan letter
My mom's pension account statement
My mom's letter of retirement
LOA from my school.


I just deferred my admission early this morning sef.
And I do not know what to do about that.
Congratulations. Quickly follow up with another letter with your approval letter attached. Tel Tem you aren’t referring again�
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by Testimonytime: 1:42pm On Sep 07, 2021
Frankalvinz:
PPR Dropped today! I can't Breathe!
It's been a long wait and plenty ghost updates, mentally drained but it paid off. First time applicant, normal Route and no Agent.

Profile;
Age - 23/24 years old
Highest level of Study - Microbiology Bsc.(2019 graduate)
Preferred Course of Study - Computer Systems Technology (2 years + 1 year co-op)
DLI - Sheridan College, Ontario

My Timeline;
Feb 24th - Application submitted
Feb 25th - Request for Biometrics
Feb 26th - Biometrics done and Updated
March 1st - Background Check started
May 1st - GCMS notes ordered
June 29th - Eligibility started
July 18th - GCMS notes dropped (eligibility section and P.A.N still blank)
July 25th - First ghost update
July 27th - Second ghost update
July 27th - Upfront Medicals submitted
July 28th - Medicals being reviewed
July 31st - Medicals passed
Aug 10th - Third ghost update
Aug 11th - Fourth ghost update
Aug 26th - Fifth ghost update
Sept 3rd - Sixth ghost update
Sept 7th - PPR Dropped (My classes start today sef)

All Documents Submitted;
1) Application of study permit made outside Canada (imm1294e)
2) Letter of Acceptance
3) Scanned Copy of Passport Info Page
4) Proof of Funds (which includes Letter of Explanation of Funding Support, Letter of Financial Support and Affidavit from Sponsor, Scanned Copy of Sponsors ID, Sponsors 6-Months Bank Statement and Reference Letter from Bank, My First year full tuition payment Receipt)
5) My Digital Photo
6) Upfront E-Medical Information Sheet
7) Family Information (imm5645e)
cool Evidence of Work Requirement in Study
9) Application for a TRV made outside Canada (imm5257b)
10) Client Information (which includes Letter of Explanation, Letter of Employment which was my NYSC year which ended this March, Police Clearance Certificate, Proof of English Proficiency, Online Certificates related to my preferred course of study)

GOD IS GREAT! I couldn't have done it without His grace over me throughout the journey even when I lost hope on the application. I remember finding this thread 3 days after submitting my application, and I felt bad because I made alot of mistakes and didn't include alot of documents in my application, I wanted to withdraw the whole application, but after reading through the thread, I got an insight that all applications are different, any application can be approved or declined, even the ones you least expect, so I became calm and waited. Your Testimony too is neigh, just be calm.

My Tips (From my Experience);
1) Apply for your study VISA at least 6 months before your School's resumption date.
2) When your Application has exceeded 3/4 months without any update, I suggest you send them mails or webforms 3 weekdays in a week between 5am-7am till you get your VISA decision (Your tone in the E-mails should be extremely polite).
3) When your Application has exceeded 3/4 months, you can try sending a mail to an MP (Member of Parliament) of where your school is located in Canada to help you out. Although not all would be willing to help (Mine wasn't).
4) After your Application, only send documents through Webforms when it is very necessary or sent for by your V.O because most times, these documents lead to major delays in your VISA decision.

I hope this helps alot of people.
Congratulations.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by Testimonytime: 1:31pm On Sep 07, 2021
dotoracs:
Work, Pray and Believe. It shall manifest!

I said it here that I claim this week. And it came to past. No agent involved. It was God, friendly interactions from here and other social media platform and my humble wits.

It's a PPR alert guys. I'd be back for its details.
Congratulations.

I am booking my space for my testimony this week. Thank you Lord in advance for my PPR.
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 20 by Testimonytime: 1:29pm On Sep 07, 2021
bisimo:
PPR REQUEST FOR I AND MY FAMILY!! I, MY HUBBY AND 3 KIDS!!
I WILL BE BACK SOON FOR MORE INFO.. I AM OVER HAPPY NOW!!!!1
Halleluyah

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