beekind:
Hi everyone, I need your suggestions and experienced advise based on the profie of me and my wife below.
i am a Canadian citizen currently living in Nigeria for more than 1 year, I got married to my wife some months ago. My wife is a postgraduate student in one of the federal universities in Nigeria.

We know about the sponsorship process but we do not want sponsorship for now as I am currently still here in NIgeria attending to some personal issues.

My wifes birthday is coming up in a few months time and I am planning a month getaway to Canada for the 2 of us so basically whats the suggestion in how to go about applyiing for a visit visa for my wife.

I am worried that the stundentship will not be enough a proof that she has ties to NIgeria, on the flip side since she is eligible to apply for PR in the future, I am wondering if I add a note that we are aware that abusing the visitor visa if granted will affect her chances at PR in future so we wouldnt be abusing it.

i am her sponsor and have a balance of over 50,000cad in cash to show as proof of funds.

YOur advise is very much appreciated all.

affoncad:


The current processing time for a visitor visa is now six months. If she applies via the visitor route, IRCC does not classify birthdays as emergencies. While her studentship is not an issue, t[b]he main concern is why she is not applying for spousal sponsorship, as IRCC has prioritized family reunification[/b].

On May 26, 2023, IRCC announced new measures to strengthen family reunification, including faster temporary resident visa processing so that families can be together sooner while they wait for their permanent residence to be finalized. According to these measures, visitor visa applications will be processed within 30 days if you apply for permanent residence through spousal sponsorship.

This means that if you apply for permanent residence via spousal sponsorship, which typically has a processing time of about one year, and then apply for a visitor visa, the visitor visa application will be processed within 30 days. This approach can significantly expedite the process of reuniting with your spouse in Canada.

and no where it stated you need to be in canada to sponsor the PR for your wife


You can be a sponsor if:

1.You are 18 years of age or older;
2.A Canadian citizen, permanent resident living in Canada, or person registered under the Canadian Indian Act;
3.You live in Canada or are a Canadian citizen planning to return to the country;
4.You are not receiving social assistance for reasons other than a disability;
5.You can provide for your basic needs, those of your spouse or partner and, if applicable, those of dependent children.

DabDab:


Thank you. My husband is still in Nigeria, his resumption date is Sept 3,2024 in a college. I wasn't able to apply for sowp before it was cancelled for colleges. Only Msc and Phd students can apply for sowp.

beekind:

Thank you for your input, concerning the bolded, we are not applying for her PPR yet because we are both doing some things here that means we cannot afford to relocate to Canada permanently at this time.
SHe is undergoing a postgraduate research while I am currently overseeing a business.

We are both just interested in a 3 weeks visit to Canada at this moment to visit friends and sight see...

So would you say that her being a student and her status as a future PR is sufficient for her visa or do you have any other suggestions ?

Thank you for your time.

affoncad:


That means, technically, if you are a Canadian citizen living abroad with your wife, she can apply for a visitor visa, stating that you plan to visit Canada together and then return, since you are not currently living in Canada. You should provide evidence of your marriage and that you live together, such as photos of your wedding with family and friends, evidence of your business, proof that she is enrol in a postgraduate program then explain why she is not applying for permanent residence (PR) now, and outline how you plan to fund the trip, such as for a honeymoon, birthday, or another reason, and then return together to your present location. Either way, the system will recognize her as the spouse of a Canadian citizen. However, nobody can say how fast the process will be since she is not applying for PR and a visitor visa together.

JemmyO:
Based on my knowledge, you don't necessarily need an invitation to apply as a tourist. What is important is demonstrating strong ties to your home country. While proof of funds is important, it is not the only requirement for visa approval. You should be able to demonstrate you are going back to your home country after your visit. NB: I am also an applicant

NowisGod109:


What if I'm self employed, I mean to have a registered business and I haven't been paying myself salary but I make transactions with my personal and business account?

Thanks sir

cucumbar:
How many years visa does Canada give a first timer ?

EdoPresido:



Don't even think of applying again for now. Your priority now is to get the GCMS note. With this you will be able to know the documents your agent submitted on your behalf and the things the Visa Officer wrote down when he/she was considering your application. Armed with this information you will be better prepared to put up a strong application.

mvphenryeto5:


This is the main reason why 90% of visitors visas are denied, but there's a way around it

jasperonyx:

Seem you have money to waste.

If you have a genuine reason for traveling, I can guide you.

GabbyHonda:
Please if you get a passport submission notice , do you have to take your children (5yrs, 3yrs & 20months old) with you to VFS for drop off or you can just go with your spouse and take the passports of the children along with us when going to submit

Do they need to sight the children in-person. Note that the children were exempted from biometrics because of their age so only my spouse and I went for biometrics then.

Ndubestjude:
Please house I seriously need a help, my visa was refused since last year August and my agent didn't tell me, it was last week he now told me I almost shade tears, now I don't have access to the portal or to email bt I just called him today to send me my loggings, what if he refuse to send it to me what else can i do,because i want to reapply by myself, pls I need ur advise my pple 🙏 though i still have those documents i used when i went to biometrics, and both the denying letter he sends it to me

GabbyHonda:
Please if you get a passport submission notice , do you have to take your children (5yrs, 3yrs & 20months old) with you to VFS for drop off or you can just go with your spouse and take the passports of the children along with us when going to submit

Do they need to sight the children in-person. Note that the children were exempted from biometrics because of their age so only my spouse and I went for biometrics then.

iykewright:


Yes you are right. Lmia job offer for $5000 is really a red flag. The one I know and is genuine is an lmia in construction and is $20k but you will pay half of it then when everything is out. The salary is $30 per hour and the job is in BC.

affoncad:
Based on the recent high refusal rate of visitor visas and what I have seen in GCMS notes, it seems that IRCC does not really disclose detailed reasons for visitor visa refusals beyond repeating the same generic phrase: "Your current employment situation does not show that you are financially established," especially for first-time traveler applicants, even if you show a bank statement with 40 million. This trend may be influenced by the large number of asylum applicants who previously obtained visitor visas, now affecting recent processing methods. In contrast, student visa refusal notes tend to be more detailed.

I will suggest that anyone looking to reapply for a Canadian visitor visa should first consider taking a trip to another holiday destination, such as the UK. Currently, obtaining a UK tourist visa is easier because of new rules where asylum seekers landing in the UK are sent to Rwanda. As a result, the British are more likely to issue visitor visas. Spending one or two weeks in the UK before reapplying for a Canadian visitor visa could improve your chances, as it demonstrates genuine travel intentions rather than repeatedly applying to visit the same destination.BUT as it stand now Canada is gradually making the visitor visa more difficult based on the current refusal rate! if anybody want to argue please if you have seen any gcms note within the last 2 month and well informed about the current asylum criss in Canada then you will understand the bases of your argument.

tblaze007:


Not like I’m a fan of asylum seekers or anything but must we always tag asylum seekers as the cause for rejections ? Even if some occasions might be true must you mention them in everything you do??


Focus your energy on positivity , stop blaming asylum seekers for any downfall

affoncad:


Thank you for your perspective on this matter. It's important to clarify that the rejection of a visitor visa is not a downfall for any traveler. Can you honestly say you plan to return if your visa is granted? If not, you are part of the problem. I have no issue with any asylum seeker; it is the judge's job to decide your case. However, their abuse of visa terms is affecting other honest travelers now. That's the fact. Accept or reject it, or term it positivity or negativity; that's up to you.




I believe if your application is well package and meets all requirements and your application was completed truthfully it will be granted.

Success or refusal rate does not have anything to do with other people actions

Kenya ,china and India are the most asylum seekers in Canada and yet,thousands of them enter here on daily basis

Ashirioluwa:


You won't pay for biometrics since the one on your file is still valid, but you will pay 100 Canadian dollars for the visa application.

IRCC says you can apply for a refund if you cancel your application and that a refund will be processed within 8 weeks, but I don't think this statement is true because those who applied for refunds since last year are still waiting.

You can withdraw the application and then reapply, but if you choose to email them, send your message to the Canada visa office in Nairobi because they are the ones responsible for processing temporary resident visas for Nigerian applicants.

https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/case-cas-eng.aspx?mission=Nairobi

I believe there’s no one single rule to this issue. Some applicants successfully rectified errors in their applications just by sending emails to IRCC, but others were unable to do that ; therefore, don't base your judgment on whatever you read here. Try doing your own research before making a final decision on what to do.

In the end, it will come to happiness. Best of luck to you!

maziemeka2024:
Hello Bosses in the house, please I need your advice concerning my application.

I visited UK on a 6 months visa, after which I applied for 5 years visa and it was successful.

I decided to apply for canadian visit visa. But here are the issues I am facing.

I booked a hotel on booking.com for 10 days from 31st January. I did my biometric in Abuja on the 13th of November.

However I got a mail from booking that the hotel reservation I made was cancelled. I called the hotel and they said there was a problem with booking, that most reservations done there were cancelled.

I was giving an option to book again directly with them or go back to booking.com and book again.

Now I made a deposit and I have not requested for refund. Since I don't really know how long the process will take I have not bothered to book again .

My fear is that the embassy might contact the hotel and be told I don't have a reservation.

Secondly on the form I was asked how much is available for my stay and I stated 3000 dollars. I am worried that they may assume my flight and hotel reservation is part of the 3k, which is not what I meant.

So please, what do I do about the hotel reservation. And how to I clarify that the 3k is just for my stay, hotel and flight not included.

I will appreciate your advice .

Thanks

lakeside3020:



No need to take them there,all u need is that ppr letter an their passport and the consent form i quess

omozu1:
Please I need your help and suggestions
I want to travel to Canada as a visitor
And I don't have any invitation I just want to go there and spend quality time.
I have enough fund to fund my trip.
Will my visa be deny because I don't have any invitation?

donteebalo:


You don’t need to be charged any fee to process Tourist visa if you do it yourself (DIY), it is the simplest form of application, go to YouTube to make research or study this thread well, you’ll understand what am talking about .