Ijea:
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by LadyGuinivere: 4:06pm On Jul 19
Ijea:
Hello guys u are all doing a great job here i must say, shout out to our mama Lady G God bless u Ma.
I got no reply on the first msg i sent, pls i need help.
My bank will be sending me for a training to NY, i was chosen as one of the people going this year, have no travel experience yet cause i have had no reason to travel out before, am single. Have head a lot about bankers ruining away and all and it really scares me, will this affect my chances of getting a visa. Pls guys whats ur take on it?so i will prepare my self.
The preparation you need is research and only you can do that.
Keep going through the pages of the thread. Prepare for all the questions you see that will apply tI



Thank you so much Ma, will share my successful script like others in by God's grace

Check through i'm sure other might have responded to you. I know i did. See it below:

Ijea:
Hello guys u are all doing a great job here i must say, shout out to our mama Lady G God bless u Ma.
I got no reply on the first msg i sent, pls i need help.
My bank will be sending me for a training to NY, i was chosen as one of the people going this year, have no travel experience yet cause i have had no reason to travel out before, am single. Have head a lot about bankers ruining away and all and it really scares me, will this affect my chances of getting a visa. Pls guys whats ur take on it?so i will prepare my self.

Having no travel history, does not mean you wont be granted a visa. You have a lot of work to proof your real intent. These are questions you should ask yourself. Are you the only one the bank is sending for this training? From my understanding Nigerian banks have branches in every major city in the country, so why you? Why can't you do this training online? Is it only in the US, you can get this training?

You really need to ask yourself these questions and many more.

SirWellington:



@kaizenBash

Good day, please send me that number you you pasted on the dubai thread for the accommodation in ajman question, i think the post was deleted. Kindly send it here again, Thanks

I'm sure @SirWellington this is not meant for me.

therealprinceuk:
I was denied visa 2 days ago but I still don't know why I was denied, and no I wasn't desperate as I have visas for SA, UK, Turkey etc.
It was supposed to be a family vacation, in NYC 4 nights, NJ 4 nights at my aunt's house and 2 nights in Arizona At the Grand Kenyon.
This is how the interview went...

I greeted the woman but she didn't mind me, she asked for my passport which I handed over to her. she should be above 50 years old, in window 6 or 7, I can't remember. Next time if I ever go back I won't greet them, it seems they don't accept greetings...

In fact when she called me I was happy bc she approved visa for the lady that she interviewed before me. In my heart I didn't want to go to the first lady in window 6 or so, she's very young pretty babe, while I was in the long queue, she interviewed about 7 people and all were refused lol.
So back to my interview, the lady asked where are you going to in USA.
I mentioned New York, New Jersey and Arizona.
She asked have you traveled before, I said yes I have traveled to 10 countries in Asia, Europe and Africa, I presently have 3 visas on my passport.
She asked whats your monthly income, I said between 2.5 to 4 million Naira monthly depending on the volume of sales.
She said is that profit, I said no profit is between 400k to 500k monthly.
She asked if I was traveling alone, I said no my wife and kids live in the UK, I was traveling to London to meet them so all of us will travel together.
She said sorry I am refusing your visa, the reasons and details are in this paper, she handed me the paper, I left...

My question is, why was my visa refused? She did not look at any of my documents apart from my passport.
I am not part of the Nigerians that are running away from Nigeria, if I wanted to run away I will be living in UK since 13 years ago bc my wife is British and I have UK visa. But I choose to live in Nigeria even though my wife used to question this decision but I always asked her, is it bc am a black man? If you married an America or Australian will you mandate him to relocate to your country? I am not a billionaire but I am happy that by living in Nigeria and having some businesses here I am helping to grow the economy. Even if its a pure water business or akara that am selling, every month I pay my staffs so I am directly or indirectly feeding many families. I am a serial entrepreneur, every year I travel to top tourist destinations in Europe and Africa and I always come back within 2 or 3 weeks, all the visas and stamps are in my passport, we wanted to go to USA bc I wanted to know if its worth the hype. Besides america is the worlds most important country, I feel I need to visit there even if its for one week.

Why was my visa refused? Is is bc of the cities we intend traveling to or what, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY AND ARIZONA?
Anyways I do not blame these people, if you see the crowd at the embassy you will put in measures to stop as many people as possible. I know for a certainty these countries can NEVER give visa to every Nigerian/African that qualifies for the visa otherwise their won't be enough space to contain everyone.

We will be spending our annual family vacation in Turkey and Greece, if I am in a good mood in December or early next year I may reapply the USA visa but for now I still dey vex bc I shouldn't struggle to get visa to go and spend my hard earned money in someone's country.

So sorry for your refusal. It really hurts when you personally know that you qualify for an NIV and get refused.

Let me throw some light on your situation, so you won't blame the VO that interviewed you or the US Embassy.

Nigeria is a country of over 180 million and the truth is you cannot 100% trust documents that originate from Nigeria. The VO has a very short time to decide if you are credible or not. Many Nigerians go as far as placing fake Visas and entry/exit stamps on their passport. So the VO has to depend on your answers to determine your CREDIBILITY not what you write on the form or your documents.

So for your case it's not that you don't have ties to Nigeria, but you weren't able to demonstrate that you are credible.

From the way you answered the VOs questions, if i was the VO, i will also refuse you the visa.

So in conclusion, you didn't demonstrate that you qualified for the US Visa. So please don't blame the VOs, they are not witches or wizards to know you.

Once more, sorry for your refusal.

nugoh:


Okay. Thanks. I honestly didn’t think about those odds. But it’s helpful to know the VO’s prospective thought flow. I’ll be sure to let you guys know how it goes.

It's good to have a holistic view of your circumstance before you go for an interview, so you can be able to prove your credibility properly. Wish you the best.

sweetrie:
IT WAS A HUGE HELP. Found the Info, I was right. Thank so much!!

Glad that helped you greatly. I wish you success.

sweetrie:
Hello, Please in filling the DS 160 for my mum, the date of her last trip is required, now the lady checking the expired passport can't find any stamp for the period, the only stamp is "cancelled without prejudice" she was still allowed in to US. Since there's no stamp can I use the date of flight on the ticket she used?

Also at the end of the form is it ok to include my details since I am filling the form for her? She's 72yrs
She's been to the US twice.
Thank you

Check her i94 record online to determine the day she arrived and left the US. I hope this helps.

Shinner2010:
I'm planning to pay my Visa fee and fill DS160 form online, my question is
1. I have a virgin passport, hope this virgin passport won't affect my chance of getting Visa ?

Not having travel history does not mean a US Visa won’t be granted. As far as you are able to prove your genuine intent. Go through this thread and learn from people. Make sure you read, watch videos and educate yourself properly. The major reason many Nigerians fail to get their visas granted, is that they don’t take the visa process seriously. It’s called an interview for a reason. It’s like going for an examination.

I see a lot of Nigerians doing well who have no intent of leaving the country permanently, get refused their visas. It’s really sad. Please take the interview seriously and prepare like you would a real job interview.

LadyGuinivere:

Hmmm
It's either A or B.
There's no A (1) or B(2)
You want to apply for a B visa. He advised you to go another route. Is there an in between visa?

They are getting married in December, the guy always comes to visit her in Nigeria. The best option for her was to go through the K-1 route. From what she stated as her ties, it won’t cut things through. She has a lot of convincing to do, in other to get the visa through this B2 route. That’s all I’m saying. I really wish her the best and I hope for the best possible outcome for her. But I needed to keep her at alert. @nugoh Good luck.

Senator1212:
Hi Guys please I need your advice on this. I have two years visiting visa to US and already traveled to state twice and I only spend 3 weeks on each of my trips.
My wife and my children was not given visa in April and I have to travel to the state alone for the second time.(even currently in the state now)
I plan to include them to my application when am renewing my visa in October. They only have Ghana and Togo visa on the passport but have applied France visa for them.( hopefully they get it). Please what another way can you advice me with on this issue.

Your story does not add up, you have traveled twice, so is this your second or third trip?

lucas12:
Mornin everyone, I want to submit my family application for Dropbox. Do I have to include supporting documents or just the things listed in the interview waiver letter. Thanks in anticipation

No need for supporting documents. Just what's asked on the interview waiver letter. Good luck.

obiviviana:
good mrnin, with my experience yesterday at the embassy,
i edited my form due to a mistake and i was denied an interview, my wife and children were allowed in but also denied. this is due to my status and data with d embassy, as i was once at d embassy with and EX.
my wife and 1st daughter traveled last year, so they have a travel experience.
it's however their 2nd time of bin denied.
now i still have my own visa fee valid and was told to reschedule an appointment.
shld i i just buy another visa fee for wife and children and we go in togeda?
becos she has bin the only 1 going in with the children.
this is becos there is nothing i'll be going to do without my family,it's supposed to be a holiday.
i intend to apply in dec.
please what's this forum's advice.
thanks.

I really do not fully understand this question. But i will just add that you should change your DS 160 form at least 4-5 days before your interview date.

nugoh:
Hello guys.
I’ve been following this thread silently for ages. My interview is in two weeks.. I just want an Honest assessment of my chances.
I applied for a b1/b2 Visa. Im visiting my fiancé for a short while. He works at a reputable company and he has come to see me twice. His last visit was in may. That’s when we decided I should come and I applied. My passport recently expired so I have a new one. I never used the old one though. I’ve never been out of Nigeria.
For Ties; I consult with a reputable NGO. And I manage his business here in Nigeria. It’s an export company and we export primarily to the Middle East.
From my consulting I get about 120k monthly. And from the business, 10% of the gains. Which ranges from 100-400k.. depends.
It’s all honest facts in my DS160.
Please guys what do you think? Am I missing something?

You wanted a honest response; why not apply for an appropriate visa category? Why is he not getting married to you? Your chances are very very slim, that's if you really have one. But all the same i wish you the very best. Good luck.

Ijea:
Hello guys u are all doing a great job here i must say, shout out to our mama Lady G God bless u Ma.
I got no reply on the first msg i sent, pls i need help.
My bank will be sending me for a training to NY, i was chosen as one of the people going this year, have no travel experience yet cause i have had no reason to travel out before, am single. Have head a lot about bankers ruining away and all and it really scares me, will this affect my chances of getting a visa. Pls guys whats ur take on it?so i will prepare my self.

Having no travel history, does not mean you wont be granted a visa. You have a lot of work to proof your real intent. These are questions you should ask yourself. Are you the only one the bank is sending for this training? From my understanding Nigerian banks have branches in every major city in the country, so why you? Why can't you do this training online? Is it only in the US, you can get this training?

You really need to ask yourself these questions and many more.

Sundayschooltea:



I just clicked on schedule appointment and picked a date. From the confirmation page. Visa priority is showing 221g. Meaning you guys are 100% correct.

Thanks.

So what should I prepare for about the interview.
N. B. I used my last visa for birthing purpose which was declared and all fees paid.

Thanks as I await your inputs

You really have to be prepared. One thing people who go to give birth in the US often overlook when renewing their visas is the discount given to them at the hospital. Most times this is being frowned upon at the embassy. Nothing is really free, that discount is coming from somewhere; it's taxpayers money. So always pay your money in full and not recourse to taking a penny from taxpayers money.

I don't know the details of your case, but what i know is that you have a lot of questions to answer. Good luck.

Shinner2010:
Hello rooms.
I want to visa US and my mother will sponsor me.
After my Visa fee payment
Is it possible for me to filled and complete the DS160 form myself
1. Can I book visa appointment myself without the help of agent?
2. What are the steps to have successfully visa appointment booking ? I'm new in this

Yes you can do all these yourself. Go through the thread for tips on how to go ahead with your application. goodluck

toluene23:



Nice one
@Nedu
Come and read this...
wagbayii poop Baba nla
You Na Don see all...
I owe you 10 bottles of.... what drink you take?

Hello Toluene,

Thank you very much. I don't drink All I just need you to do is help share the story, so it can give hope to others. Hope is just what some people need, in a world that's stricken with hopelessness.

nedu2016:
@Nanaf yes ur right but do think that some1 status can not be change? Pls every document I have from were I work now is authentic now I have been promoted to head of maintanice department in my company with a good salary of 180k and ettite for 1month leave and with my allowance my company want to sponsor my trip now pls if ur have any thing to said pls do so

I genuinely wanted to answer this question, thinking the person who asked it has good intentions.

But let me give you the benefit of a doubt; why is it that you must travel to the US for vacation? Can't you travel to Ghana, Dubai or even Kenya? These countries are great vacation destinations and won't cost you an arm or leg.

I will tell you a true story. A guy came to me in late 2016 wanting to run away from Nigeria. He wanted to go to the US and never come back. He met me in Sheraton Abuja, I asked him some questions, do you have a car? He said Yes. What model of car? he said 2006. What do you do? he said contracts.

I advised him like a brother to put down his pride and register with Uber to become both a Partner and a Driver. He listened to me and went ahead to do as I said.

Fast forward June 2018, this guy presently has 3 cars in his fleet(that means he employs 2 other people) and he is expecting the 4th one before the end of the year. He is getting married in December 2018.

The last time we spoke, I jokingly asked him. You don't want to travel to America again? He said my boss not now o, maybe for my honeymoon.

See, I understand the frustration in Nigeria, I get it. Things are really bad for a lot of people, but you have to find out first what do you have? Like the Prophet, Elijah asked the widow, what do you have in your house? She said empty jars and that was very useful in taking her out of her bad situation.

I am not being insensitive to the issues in Nigeria. But I will tell you that very many people are not finding it easy in the US.

If you really want to go to the US why not plan it very well, so you don't run into troubles and also violate your visa condition.

There are many visa categories you can explore. There is the L1 Visa you can apply for to help you set up a company in the US. If you are an artist or musician, you can look for a company or agent to help you get a gig in the US and sponsor your P3 visa.

We don't have to always go for the B1/B2 visa with the intent of violating it.

I hope this true-life story will help someone here.

KDK:


Thanks so much. But with this US embassy, there don't seem to be a way of doing it right to be sure of getting the visa. I witnessed a lot of interviews that went well yet was refused.Some people answered their questions very well, had good travel history,had their burden of proofs, etc. But were refused. I remember the case of a lady who had a child about 8 yrs ago, she has been doing drop box, travel to the states every year (i got this from her interview as she was being asked questions pertaining to some of those travels). The VO even asked questions about her recent travel to france. Yet she was refused. This is someone that has done drop box several times. Yet one lady that has only been to Spain was issued the visa. It just shows there is no fast rule but we should try to tick all the boxes as much as we can and hope the system approves our visas.

99% of the time, people applying for a visa do not appeal to the discretion of the CO. That you have traveled to the US or other countries does not guarantee getting a US visa. It can be an added advantage, but not a deciding factor. When you don't have the facts or circumstance of each case, you cant assume why they were given the visa or not.

I have seen a lot of people who,as a Nigerian, i know they qualify for the visa, but yet they are denied. I listen to them and ask them how, they answered or presented their cases, and when they tell me, i make them know that even if i was the CO i wouldn't give them the visa.

These VO's are not witches or wizards to know your intent of traveling at a "particular time", so you have to prove and demonstrate to them your true intent of wanting the visa at that "particular time".

You need to be on the other side to understand what these COs see.

OmoBendel24:


I saw it on the board, read it and asked questions about it when we went to give biometrics for renewal (online route). What I was made to understand is that it works for the categories as stated, that it doesn't require submission of bank statements if you go the paper route. The word DROPBOX is what I can't clearly understand, but this is for valid US visa holders or previous Canada Visitors in the past 10 years, it seems to only exclude bank statements but other things have to follow I think (I didn't ask this much, their emphasis however was on the bank statement exclusion part). Would have been very good if @the bolded is expatiated on! I mean not EVERY applicant in the category?

Well, the Visa office are the ones that would determine which application should qualify for the CAN+ program. The application has to SHOW that it is eligible and who determines this(eligibility)? The visa office. Please see link below:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=877&top=16

KDK:
I proceeded with prayers to God almighty asking for Grace of God because this VO na one chance. I remembered the guy thatshared his transcript here after he was denied. He said he went to one buka to eat good food and step it down with a cold malt (he broke his fast or so). I was already thinking of where I can do same because with this kind of VO, only GOD can help your case.
Here is the transcript.
Me: Good morning Sir.
VO: Please, can I have your passport?
Me: Yes, you can but before you do, I need to update you on some information on my DS-160 form(since the guy didn’t smile, I wiped off my smile too)
VO: Okay, I am listening but pass me your passport.
Me: (Handing over the passport) The initial plan was for me to travel with my family for holidays in August so we did a drop box but whilst the passport was at the embassy, my organisation informed me that I have to attend an urgent meeting in Texas. I immediately informed the embassy but got no replies to several mails I sent (VO nodded as though in agreement as he gazed at the screen). I even tried getting an expedited date to no avail. Based on this and future planned office itinerary , I will no longer be travelling with my family for the holidays as earlier planned.
VO: (Keeping a straight face) Okay. What was your reason for traveling to the states the last time.
Me: To witness the birth of my child and accompany my family back to Nigeria just the way I escorted them when they left Nigeria.
VO: And your wife stayed for 4 months?
Me: Noooooo , she stayed 3 months (counting on my fingers).
VO: How much did you spend?
Me: $.......... (I tried bringing out the proof of payments, zero balance, etc)
VO: (Seeing my big folder) No need to show me.
Me: Okay (But I still brought it out and mentioned the cents to the earlier amount I quoted)
VO: What is the DOB of your child?
Me: DD MM YYYY
VO: What do you do?
Me: I am a …….professional with ABC company (well known organisation).
VO: How much do you earn?
Me: I earn NXXXXXX but before tax
VO: Before tax ? (looking slightly surprised but regained his straight face)
Me: Yes but after tax it comes to (VO cuts in)
VO: No need. (still not smiling. I think he doesn’t have the muscle for smiling)
VO: How long do you intend to stay during the Visit to the states?
Me: Meeting is for DD & DD of June but my office policy requires a day’s rest before the meeting and before return travel for proper rest so I will stay a maximum of 6days. Arrive on Monday and return on Saturday.
VO: Typed for about a minute (I expected to hear : I am sorry, bla bla)
VO: (Not smiling) Your visa has been approved, this paper explains……
Me: (Straight face) Thank you. (but inside me, I was dancing a mixture of awilo, makossa, shoki and dabbing. Infact I was doing back flips). As Ieft I could see the expression of shock on the face of the guards and those on the queue.(Sorry to say but that VO na complete error)
So I went to meet wifey who was on the queue outside and gave her a quick coaching on how to answer the VO. I told her to ensure she passes the message of me and her not travelling together as it is key to the success if the interview.
I really thank God because if not for God, with that kind of VO, forget it.

My precedents:
1. My travel history is very solid, my former job had to do with international travel so I have been to atleast 5 countries on every continent except Australia. A globe trotter with an average of over 12 international travels annually.
2. My last US visa was for child birth and was declared at that interview. Although I had previous US visas meant for professionals.
3. I have had no international travel after my trip to USA.
4. I am well articulated and was very composed (This one means nothing to the VO although I suspect a stammerer may be misconstrued to be lieing or thinking of lieing).

I wrote my precedents so you may understand the background behind the approval.

Thanks to all the information on this thread and those on sister threads. I appreciate all contributors and information. God bless you all.

This is a clear case of satisfying the burden of proof. Congratulations!!! There is nothing like over talking here, you are trying to prove your case. B1/B2 visa is a discretionary visa, so you have to appeal to their discretion truthfully. It's not rocket science. Congratulations once more.

Babbie23:
This past few weeks I've been moving from one article to another in search of tips, success stories and even bad experiences on getting an approved US B2 visa. Look, reading is very important and can be of great help if you really seek some help. Some Africans are lazy when it comes to researching and doing things by them selves and that's how we freak out on the day of accountability. God willing 11th July would be the very first time I'll face the US embassy here in Ghana and I'm doing all I can to go prepared. In fact, from all the reading and note taking from this blog and other useful sources, I'm 101% positive I'll ace the interview. God dey!
Here are some useful sources for what ever questions you seek answers too, even from former US consuls. I must say it's relieving to know that things work for your own good if only your intentions are as clear as water. From all I've read, all they really seek is honesty and it's up to you to convince them .
Check these out:
https://www.quora.com/Do-visa-officers-have-your-information-before-the-interview

https://www.quora.com/As-a-visa-officer-what-do-you-wish-applicants-knew

http://travelwahala.com/blog/
https://www.quora.com/Does-the-US-Embassy-pre-decide-whether-to-approve-a-visa-or-not-And-do-the-officers-at-the-Embassy-just-deliver-the-verdict-at-the-interview

https://www.quora.com/profile/Caleb-Egwuenu

Hope the few links help. All it takes is to google search whatever your question is and it'll give you an answer some how. Let's give the admins a break. Good job all the same
Next week by God's grace I'll post my testimony

Hello Babbie23 thank you very much for including Travel Wahala as one of the useful resources. We so much believe in DIY visa application. These things are not rocket science. I wish you success in your application.

oddybabs:
I'm on the same page with you. I also wish to travel to Canada. I visited the deputy high commission to Canada's office last week to enquire about travelling to Canada as a tourist. I was asked some few questions and then told what I require. I was told to book a hotel in Canada, bring the evidence of booking, get my international passport and 2 passport photo, bank statement of sponsor and then print visa application on their website. After gathering those documents, I was asked to take them to visa application Centre. Pay 33k visa application fee and one other 19k. But I myself still needs more information from nairalanders

You are in the right place, just go back this thread and you get all the information you need. best of luck

vibrant99:
APPPRRROOOOVVVVED!!!

Getting a Visa, really have to be with how sincere you are with your application.

Applied first, it was denied after 65 days with reasons ranging from Purpose and Travel history.

I applied with the very same document, and it was approved.

Am wondering, what is wrong with the first guy? i offend you?

The second application took 12 days and i got a mail, i was damn sure it was approved!

Just keep shooting, but shoot with sincerity.

This fuss about having billion in your account, really , really doesn't work. The first application had 18million, The reapplication had 1 million ( i actually didn't check).

I wonder what this people are really looking for, but trust me, be sincere.

Congratulations!!! It always pays to be truly about your present circumstance. They've given you the opportunity to prove yourself, so do it. Congrats once more.

Ajokeadeyemi:
Hellooo Everyone. Please I need your advice.


I want to apply for a visitor visa to visit family/ friends and to look at Universities (apply to them too) in Canada. The main aim is to further my Education (I have a MSc degree from UK).

My Parents are sponsoring the trip. My Mom and I are submitting an application together; do I still need to submit my bank statement?

Also, is it advisable to include that I will be visiting universities during the trip in my SOP?

You have to clearly detail your intent of traveling and also the reason why you have to visit the school physically before you apply, since this can be done online.

I don't know the full details of your circumstance and how old you are. But if you work, it's always good to add your own financial details, so the VO will full understand your present financial circumstance. Best of luck.

Africankel:
Dear friends, kindly let me know how to request for GCMS.

I'm well appreciative of your help.

This is all you need to know about the GCMS notes, my advice is that you can use any of these two services online to request getgcms.com or visafile.info

How to apply GCMS / ATIP notes.
Only a person who is in Canada can request the notes. Get your sponsor to request on PA'S behalf!

If principal applicant is in Canada, he/she can request for himself and apply for free under Privacy Act.

If sponsor is requesting it on behalf of Principal applicant, you need consent form from PA and $5 fee. You can receive consent form from spouse via email and upload it. Apply under Access to Information Act.

It takes about 30 days to receive by email. It is a ~30 pages document (can be more than 30 pages)

Consent form:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/atip/form-imm5744.asp

Section A - Principal Applicant details
Section B - Sponsor's details
Section C - Sponsor's details

GCMS Notes:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/atip/requests-atip.asp

In above link, click Apply online, choose English , hit Next and accept the terms & conditions.

Next enter the below details:

Requester Information
Department: Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Title:
Family Name:
Given Name(s) (First Name):
Mailing Address:
Telephone No.:
E-mail Address:
Requesting information on your own behalf? Yes / No
Category of Requester: Member of the Public

Right of Access: Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or Individual/corporation currently present in Canada

Method of Delivery: E-mail

Act & Record Selection

Act: Privacy Act / Access to Information Act - select this for GCMS notes for PA residing outside of Canada.

Language of records: English
Type of Records: Case Files
Requesting information for:
Surname (Family Name):
Given Name(s) (First Name):
Date of Birth (YYYY-MM-DD):
Client ID Number (####-####):
Type of Documents: Notes in Electronic File
File Type: Immigration file: permanent residence ( You can also request for Sponsorship File, if SA is delayed )
File Number:

Attach documents: Proof of access ( PR card, visa doc, or passport ), Consent Form.
Make payment ($5) and submit.

*NOTE* You do not have to be physically present in Canada to order your GCMS NOTES; However, you need to be either a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident in order to request notes on Applicant's behalf!

Seekinbiz:
Good day everyone. Sorry this might not be the right thread for this but I need answers.

I recently applied for visiting visas for my parents in the Supervisa category (they are now grand parents). I just got this email below from the immigration office:

"Supervisa Medical Insurance: Proof of medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company, valid for a minimum period of one year from the date of entry, provides a minimum of $100,000 coverage; is valid for each entry to Canada and available for review by an examining officer".

To answer you question, see the eligibility requirement for the SuperVisa

have medical insurance from a CANADIAN insurance company that is:
valid for at least one year from the date of entry
at least $100,000 for minimum coverage
have proof that the medical insurance has been paid (quotes aren’t accepted)

link: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/parent-grandparent-super-visa/eligibility.html

Jawa:


hi Yinka, i am not sure i understand this response but IRCC does not have a dropbox option. this is only done by the US and if you visa expired within the last 12 months. a US visa will NOT grant you entry into Canada, only US alien card holders with an ETA or US passport holders.

for the Canadian applicant, you have to fill forms for everyone but in one application. however, your US citizen dependent does not need a visa to enter canada for 180 days but has to be in your application.

Yinka was actually making a valid point about CAN+, but it does not apply to every applicant that has a VALID US visa or have traveled to canada in the last 10years. When applications are submitted it's the Visa Office that determines which applicants qualify for the CAN+ program.

Let's start discussing, is a letter of invitation necessary?

Yes, it is.

Another other input from anyone else?

I wanted to start this thread, to help those who have been having an issue with writing a letter of invitation to the US and invariably other countries in the West. I will be posting useful links that people could visit and have an idea of how to write an invitation for their loved ones.

This month, more than 4 of my friends living in America have asked me, how they can construct a letter of invitation for their loved ones wanting to visit them, attend their wedding or graduation.

Finally, if you have any useful information on this matter please feel free to add in and let's discuss. Also feel free to ask a question and I will try as much as possible to answer them to the best of my ability. I'm sure there are many nairlanders that are experts in this field and they would be able to answer as well.


http://www.sampleinvitationletter.info/

https://www.immihelp.com/visitor-visa/sample-invitation-letter-parents.html

http://travelwahala.com/us-visa-invitation-letter/

https://www.path2usa.com/visitor-visa-guide/invitation-letter-for-visitor-visa