| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by adveert002: 11:16pm On Apr 06, 2022 |
jogojogo:
Thanks for the response
I applied sowp earlier and later applied for VV which was refused today.
The sowp is still pending.
I had concern about the travel history even before my submission. My biggest confusion is the response on hometie
I really don't know what else to add
I will reapply tackling the two concern raised Wait have you put in for spousal sponsorship? |
| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by oluayebenz: 11:44pm On Apr 06, 2022 |
aminlove:
Thank you! She actually did her biometrics in Lagos. Or do we have more than one Canada Visa Centre in lagos?
And no we can't find the biometric receipt, been long. Transmission fee payment is mandatory for her, she's even lucky someone contact her from the VFS, her biometric capturing was not done for this visa application right? Pay the fees ASAP. Vfs normally returned this kind of parcel without sending it to the decision making centre 1 Like |
| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by maabby: 11:47pm On Apr 06, 2022 |
Please can you give a detailed explanation of how to submit and make payment. Thanks eclectic139:
We've gotten Passport back from Abuja, took about a a week from sending to getting back in PH.
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| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by iskilayodele: 11:57pm On Apr 06, 2022 |
Anytime, pls give a timeline. I applied for spouse sponsorship Lezy:
Expect it to be updated anytime.
Did you apply for visitor visa?
And did you use GC Key or new portal?
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| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by maabby: 12:16am On Apr 07, 2022 |
Please can you give a detailed explanation of how to submit and make payment. Did you submit to same place you did your biometrics? Thanks Nadnad:
Update :
Passport sent to Abuja on the 23/03/2022
Passport recieved from DHL 30/03/2022
All the best everyone. |
| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by BabygirlE: 12:54am On Apr 07, 2022 |
Before you reapply, I would suggest that you obtain the GCMS notes. It would state the specific reasons you were denied due to home ties. This way, you would be able to address the issues squarely. All the best. jogojogo:
Thanks for the response
I applied sowp earlier and later applied for VV which was refused today.
The sowp is still pending.
I had concern about the travel history even before my submission. My biggest confusion is the response on hometie
I really don't know what else to add
I will reapply tackling the two concern raised |
| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by QSola: 1:08am On Apr 07, 2022 |
Hi All,
I forgot to upload invitation letter and our PR cards to my FIL application. Do we have an email I can forward it to please?
Thanks |
| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by OloriOfMontreal: 1:41am On Apr 07, 2022 |
deeteeneey:
Congratulations ami213:
The wait is finally over! Hearty Congratulations Olori!
Estherchi26:
Wow. Congratulations dear.
Uju4real002:
Amen congratulations
jayifeanyi1234:
Eagle, you are highly welcomed!!!
Congratulations �
Thank you so much everyone! We appreciate it. Lezy:
Congratulations, more blessings for you.
Is it VV and did you apply on GC Key or new portal?
Amen. Thank you. It's visitor's visa (spouse). We applied on the new portal. 1 Like |
| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by OloriOfMontreal: 1:45am On Apr 07, 2022 |
ikemummy:
Wow! Congratulations. Did you apply for reconsideration or IRCC decided to reconsider it ?
Thank you. We did not "officially" apply for reconsideration as we were told we can't appeal/file for reconsideration for visit visa. We just kept sending emails and webforms; and eventually IRCC overturned the decision to approval. 4 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by jancollins: 4:48am On Apr 07, 2022 |
BabygirlE:
Hi, there are sample invitation letters online, but the content of yours will be determined by the purpose of your sibling's visit. So, the letter would usually include:
Thank you very much..���� |
| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by jogojogo: 7:08am On Apr 07, 2022 |
I don't know much about spousal sponsorship. My spouse is a student. I Am I eligible? adveert002:
Wait have you put in for spousal sponsorship? |
| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by ami213: 7:56am On Apr 07, 2022 |
Send it through webform because Lagos and Nairobi office will ignore your email. QSola:
Hi All,
I forgot to upload invitation letter and our PR cards to my FIL application. Do we have an email I can forward it to please?
Thanks |
| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by ami213: 7:57am On Apr 07, 2022 |
You are not eligible for Spousal Sponsorship because you are neither the spouse of a PR/Citizen. jogojogo:
I don't know much about spousal sponsorship. My spouse is a student.
I
Am I eligible? |
| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by ami213: 8:02am On Apr 07, 2022 |
The standard time on IRCC website is 12 months, it could be more than but only on rare cases is it less than 12 months. While you have an Outland sponsorship in process, you can apply for VV. iskilayodele:
Anytime, pls give a timeline. I applied for spouse sponsorship
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| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by jogojogo: 9:14am On Apr 07, 2022 |
I still remember. Even my spouse was declined when when submitted for study permit when it was obvious that hometie was adequately presented. In the next aplication, we just attended to the issues raised and that solved it. Thanks for the words. They came to me with rays of hope. ami213:
So many people have gotten their Visas without prior travel history. You really don’t have to travel to get your visa approved.
Just repackage your SOP with supporting documents to strengthen your home ties and state the responsibilities that has been holding you back from making an international trip. This will address the VO’s concerns.
A monikers VV on the SOWP forum was refused sometimes in January based on Purpose of visit, family ties and travel history. She reapplied few days after by doing what I suggested earlier and her visa was approved.
It is a delay not a denial! I wish you success in your next application.
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| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by jogojogo: 10:58am On Apr 07, 2022 |
Am yet to recieve mail notification of the refusal. May be I will just write them a mail today OloriOfMontreal:
Thank you. We did not "officially" apply for reconsideration as we were told we can't appeal/file for reconsideration for visit visa. We just kept sending emails and webforms; and eventually IRCC overturned the decision to approval. |
| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Lezy: 11:54am On Apr 07, 2022 |
The initial timeline was 13 months but in 4th IRCC improved their process time and according to them, spouse sponsorship is now 9 months. iskilayodele:
Anytime, pls give a timeline. I applied for spouse sponsorship
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| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Amicableoga: 12:11pm On Apr 07, 2022 |
How can one go about this reconsideration stuff after the refusal of spouse VV? |
| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by adveert002: 12:46pm On Apr 07, 2022 |
Lezy:
The initial timeline was 13 months but in 4th IRCC improved their process time and according to them, spouse sponsorship is now 9 months.
9months  ? Wawu impressive |
| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by iskilayodele: 12:55pm On Apr 07, 2022 |
That is not true. Spouse sponsorship outland standard processing time is now 20months 
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| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by iskilayodele: 12:58pm On Apr 07, 2022 |
Pls, the timeline for IRCC to respond to webform is what I need, not the spouse sponsorship timeline cos I know it has been increased to 20months. Thanks. I submitted Police certificate of clearance through webform to IRCC yesterday, so I need an idea on when to get their response Lezy:
The initial timeline was 13 months but in 4th IRCC improved their process time and according to them, spouse sponsorship is now 9 months.
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| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Amicableoga: 1:42pm On Apr 07, 2022 |
Please, what is the fastest way of getting a GCMS note? |
| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Kurukuru: 1:49pm On Apr 07, 2022 |
jogojogo:
Am yet to recieve mail notification of the refusal. May be I will just write them a mail today |
| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Kurukuru: 1:51pm On Apr 07, 2022 |
Somebody's application was refused by a Visa Officer handling your case. The person wrote a protest letter to the Minister, the minister order a reconsideration for that file, and at the same looked into your own file too which was awaiting a final endorsement by the same VO. The Case Manager then found a merit in your application and changed it to an approval. Pls don't ask me for the source, this is a classified info OloriOfMontreal:
The Eagle has finally landed! PPR letter arrived yesterday morning.
Timeline:
Second application: December 6th 2021
Refusal without refusal letter: February 15th
Reconsideration (Approval without PPR): March 24th
PPR letter: April 4th
All the best to everyone waiting on IRCC for approval.
May God meet everyone at the point of their needs and may your expectations never be cut short! 1 Like |
| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by adveert002: 2:15pm On Apr 07, 2022 |
Kurukuru:
Somebody's application was refused by a Visa Officer handling your case. The person wrote a protest letter to the Minister, the minister order a reconsideration for that file, and at the same looked into your own file too which was awaiting a final endorsement by the same VO. The Case Manager then found a merit in your application and changed it to an approval.
Pls don't ask me for the source, this is a classified info
God works in miraculous ways.... 2 Likes |
| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by ami213: 8:15pm On Apr 07, 2022 |
Awesome God! Kurukuru:
Somebody's application was refused by a Visa Officer handling your case. The person wrote a protest letter to the Minister, the minister order a reconsideration for that file, and at the same looked into your own file too which was awaiting a final endorsement by the same VO. The Case Manager then found a merit in your application and changed it to an approval.
Pls don't ask me for the source, this is a classified info
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| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by ami213: 8:42pm On Apr 07, 2022 |
Long Post Alert!
My fellow Nairalanders! Please felicitate with me because my God is good and kind to me, to him alone be all the glory.
I just received my long awaited PPR. VV for the spouse of an international student. I learnt a lot from this forum and it is very imperative I give back.
My first application was submitted June 2021
Resubmitted a new application via the new portal January 9 2022.
Refusal letter February 9 2022 (Refused Based on Family ties)
I ordered GCMS notes same day.
Reapplied February 22 2022
PPR April 7 2022
A refusal letter hits differently, I was devastated because I thought I had a strong and convincing application. It took me about 2 weeks to get myself to write a new LOE and SOP.
A sweetheart on this platform @mzjanez01 reached out to me and advised I reapply without the notes. She was kind to share how her husband tackled his refusal reasons as well. Jane, you are far too kind oh! Thanks for all the prayers and kind words.
My GCMS notes arrived on the 12th of March, it seems to be the shortest GCMS notes have seen. The VO wrote that “ applicant has strong family ties in Canada”. To be honest, I was disappointed because I was expecting a more detailed notes. (I kuku report the VO to God)
Luckily for me the VO concern has been addressed in the new application.
What i did to Tackle the refusal reason based on family ties? I strengthened my HOME TIES. Having surfed through YouTube and Other forums, I realized that no one knows your story more than YOU when it comes to addressing Home/Family Ties.
I explained my responsibilities to my parent, I wrote extensively about how important my career in Nigeria is, my personal business and ongoing projects.
Aside being an employee of a reputable agency, I further explained my other commitments and responsibilities that will make me return back to Nigeria and I supported my explanations with valid documents. Although the commitments were briefly mentioned in the first application but this time it was detailed and I connected how my absence will affect each of them. I included more documents to support each claim unlike the first application. To be honest, it wasn’t by the documents but God was fully involved. I think Baba God was tired of me murmuring my application number every morning and night, hence the PPR. lol!
The wait for PPR isnt for the faint hearted especially when you see people who applied after you sharing their timelines (e go come be like say na only you waka come). God of NLP answers prayer, I prayed and fasted fervently for this PPR. Chail! IRCC messed with my mental health. The plan was to visit my spouse after his first academic year but I couldn’t because of the pandemic. As it is, the visa got approved just in time for convocation (graduation is this summer) although Graduation wasn’t stated for purpose of visit, it was plainly “family reunification “
May this kind of joy go round. To all PPR hopefuls, it is just a delay not a denial.
(PS: I typed this timeline on the 22nd of March 2022 during my leisure time)
Documents Submitted:
Statement of Purpose letter
LOE on FAMILY TIES.
Marriage Certificate
Notarized copy of Marriage Certificate.
Affidavit for change of maiden name.
Family Images.
Birth certificate
Letter of Introduction from my Employer.
Employment Letter.
Assumption of Duty Letter.
Confirmation of Employment Letter.
Last Promotion Letter.
Four months’ pay slips.
Bank Statements for Naira Account.
Bank Statements for US Dollar Account.
Bank reference letter
Reference letter from my pension fund administrator.
Pension account statements and certificate
Police Character Certificate.
Land deeds of agreement.
Some other property documents.
Passport information page.
Covid Vaccination card.
CAC documents
Article of association and memorandum
And some other business documents. 11 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Harjeehbaday(m): 10:46pm On Apr 07, 2022 |
Congratulations ami213:
Long Post Alert!
My fellow Nairalanders! Please felicitate with me because my God is good and kind to me, to him alone be all the glory.
I just received my long awaited PPR. VV for the spouse of an international student. I learnt a lot from this forum and it is very imperative I give back.
My first application was submitted June 2021
Resubmitted a new application via the new portal January 9 2022.
Refusal letter February 9 2022 (Refused Based on Family ties)
I ordered GCMS notes same day.
Reapplied February 22 2022
PPR April 7 2022
A refusal letter hits differently, I was devastated because I thought I had a strong and convincing application. It took me about 2 weeks to get myself to write a new LOE and SOP.
A sweetheart on this platform @mzjanez01 reached out to me and advised I reapply without the notes. She was kind to share how her husband tackled his refusal reasons as well. Jane, you are far too kind oh! Thanks for all the prayers and kind words.
My GCMS notes arrived on the 12th of March, it seems to be the shortest GCMS notes have seen. The VO wrote that “ applicant has strong family ties in Canada”. To be honest, I was disappointed because I was expecting a more detailed notes. (I kuku report the VO to God)
Luckily for me the VO concern has been addressed in the new application.
What i did to Tackle the refusal reason based on family ties? I strengthened my HOME TIES. Having surfed through YouTube and Other forums, I realized that no one knows your story more than YOU when it comes to addressing Home/Family Ties.
I explained my responsibilities to my parent, I wrote extensively about how important my career in Nigeria is, my personal business and ongoing projects.
Aside being an employee of a reputable agency, I further explained my other commitments and responsibilities that will make me return back to Nigeria and I supported my explanations with valid documents. Although the commitments were briefly mentioned in the first application but this time it was detailed and I connected how my absence will affect each of them. I included more documents to support each claim unlike the first application. To be honest, it wasn’t by the documents but God was fully involved. I think Baba God was tired of me murmuring my application number every morning and night, hence the PPR. lol!
The wait for PPR isnt for the faint hearted especially when you see people who applied after you sharing their timelines (e go come be like say na only you waka come). God of NLP answers prayer, I prayed and fasted fervently for this PPR. Chail! IRCC messed with my mental health. The plan was to visit my spouse after his first academic year but I couldn’t because of the pandemic. As it is, the visa got approved just in time for convocation (graduation is this summer) although Graduation wasn’t stated for purpose of visit, it was plainly “family reunification “
May this kind of joy go round. To all PPR hopefuls, it is just a delay not a denial.
(PS: I typed this timeline on the 22nd of March 2022 during my leisure time)
Documents Submitted:
Statement of Purpose letter
LOE on FAMILY TIES.
Marriage Certificate
Notarized copy of Marriage Certificate.
Affidavit for change of maiden name.
Family Images.
Birth certificate
Letter of Introduction from my Employer.
Employment Letter.
Assumption of Duty Letter.
Confirmation of Employment Letter.
Last Promotion Letter.
Four months’ pay slips.
Bank Statements for Naira Account.
Bank Statements for US Dollar Account.
Bank reference letter
Reference letter from my pension fund administrator.
Pension account statements and certificate
Police Character Certificate.
Land deeds of agreement.
Some other property documents.
Passport information page.
Covid Vaccination card.
CAC documents
Article of association and memorandum
And some other business documents.
1 Like |
| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Papapa1234: 10:58pm On Apr 07, 2022 |
Hello Nairalanders,.
Please does one need medicals for visit visa?
Also,for someone who just have a common law partner.. not legally married.. what document can one back this up with (did intro and have kids together.. living together)
Please how can a self employed strengthen his ties.
Lastly,I need someone who can write SOP..
Thank you all so much..I await your responses. |
| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by jayifeanyi1234: 12:22am On Apr 08, 2022 |
Big congrats!!! ami213:
Long Post Alert!
My fellow Nairalanders! Please felicitate with me because my God is good and kind to me, to him alone be all the glory.
I just received my long awaited PPR. VV for the spouse of an international student. I learnt a lot from this forum and it is very imperative I give back.
My first application was submitted June 2021
Resubmitted a new application via the new portal January 9 2022.
Refusal letter February 9 2022 (Refused Based on Family ties)
I ordered GCMS notes same day.
Reapplied February 22 2022
PPR April 7 2022
A refusal letter hits differently, I was devastated because I thought I had a strong and convincing application. It took me about 2 weeks to get myself to write a new LOE and SOP.
A sweetheart on this platform @mzjanez01 reached out to me and advised I reapply without the notes. She was kind to share how her husband tackled his refusal reasons as well. Jane, you are far too kind oh! Thanks for all the prayers and kind words.
My GCMS notes arrived on the 12th of March, it seems to be the shortest GCMS notes have seen. The VO wrote that “ applicant has strong family ties in Canada”. To be honest, I was disappointed because I was expecting a more detailed notes. (I kuku report the VO to God)
Luckily for me the VO concern has been addressed in the new application.
What i did to Tackle the refusal reason based on family ties? I strengthened my HOME TIES. Having surfed through YouTube and Other forums, I realized that no one knows your story more than YOU when it comes to addressing Home/Family Ties.
I explained my responsibilities to my parent, I wrote extensively about how important my career in Nigeria is, my personal business and ongoing projects.
Aside being an employee of a reputable agency, I further explained my other commitments and responsibilities that will make me return back to Nigeria and I supported my explanations with valid documents. Although the commitments were briefly mentioned in the first application but this time it was detailed and I connected how my absence will affect each of them. I included more documents to support each claim unlike the first application. To be honest, it wasn’t by the documents but God was fully involved. I think Baba God was tired of me murmuring my application number every morning and night, hence the PPR. lol!
The wait for PPR isnt for the faint hearted especially when you see people who applied after you sharing their timelines (e go come be like say na only you waka come). God of NLP answers prayer, I prayed and fasted fervently for this PPR. Chail! IRCC messed with my mental health. The plan was to visit my spouse after his first academic year but I couldn’t because of the pandemic. As it is, the visa got approved just in time for convocation (graduation is this summer) although Graduation wasn’t stated for purpose of visit, it was plainly “family reunification “
May this kind of joy go round. To all PPR hopefuls, it is just a delay not a denial.
(PS: I typed this timeline on the 22nd of March 2022 during my leisure time)
Documents Submitted:
Statement of Purpose letter
LOE on FAMILY TIES.
Marriage Certificate
Notarized copy of Marriage Certificate.
Affidavit for change of maiden name.
Family Images.
Birth certificate
Letter of Introduction from my Employer.
Employment Letter.
Assumption of Duty Letter.
Confirmation of Employment Letter.
Last Promotion Letter.
Four months’ pay slips.
Bank Statements for Naira Account.
Bank Statements for US Dollar Account.
Bank reference letter
Reference letter from my pension fund administrator.
Pension account statements and certificate
Police Character Certificate.
Land deeds of agreement.
Some other property documents.
Passport information page.
Covid Vaccination card.
CAC documents
Article of association and memorandum
And some other business documents.
1 Like |
| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by BabygirlE: 12:30am On Apr 08, 2022 |
Congratulations � ami213:
Long Post Alert!
My fellow Nairalanders! Please felicitate with me because my God is good and kind to me, to him alone be all the glory.
I just received my long awaited PPR. VV for the spouse of an international student. I learnt a lot from this forum and it is very imperative I give back.
My first application was submitted June 2021
Resubmitted a new application via the new portal January 9 2022.
Refusal letter February 9 2022 (Refused Based on Family ties)
I ordered GCMS notes same day.
Reapplied February 22 2022
PPR April 7 2022
A refusal letter hits differently, I was devastated because I thought I had a strong and convincing application. It took me about 2 weeks to get myself to write a new LOE and SOP.
A sweetheart on this platform @mzjanez01 reached out to me and advised I reapply without the notes. She was kind to share how her husband tackled his refusal reasons as well. Jane, you are far too kind oh! Thanks for all the prayers and kind words.
My GCMS notes arrived on the 12th of March, it seems to be the shortest GCMS notes have seen. The VO wrote that “ applicant has strong family ties in Canada”. To be honest, I was disappointed because I was expecting a more detailed notes. (I kuku report the VO to God)
Luckily for me the VO concern has been addressed in the new application.
What i did to Tackle the refusal reason based on family ties? I strengthened my HOME TIES. Having surfed through YouTube and Other forums, I realized that no one knows your story more than YOU when it comes to addressing Home/Family Ties.
I explained my responsibilities to my parent, I wrote extensively about how important my career in Nigeria is, my personal business and ongoing projects.
Aside being an employee of a reputable agency, I further explained my other commitments and responsibilities that will make me return back to Nigeria and I supported my explanations with valid documents. Although the commitments were briefly mentioned in the first application but this time it was detailed and I connected how my absence will affect each of them. I included more documents to support each claim unlike the first application. To be honest, it wasn’t by the documents but God was fully involved. I think Baba God was tired of me murmuring my application number every morning and night, hence the PPR. lol!
The wait for PPR isnt for the faint hearted especially when you see people who applied after you sharing their timelines (e go come be like say na only you waka come). God of NLP answers prayer, I prayed and fasted fervently for this PPR. Chail! IRCC messed with my mental health. The plan was to visit my spouse after his first academic year but I couldn’t because of the pandemic. As it is, the visa got approved just in time for convocation (graduation is this summer) although Graduation wasn’t stated for purpose of visit, it was plainly “family reunification “
May this kind of joy go round. To all PPR hopefuls, it is just a delay not a denial.
(PS: I typed this timeline on the 22nd of March 2022 during my leisure time)
Documents Submitted:
Statement of Purpose letter
LOE on FAMILY TIES.
Marriage Certificate
Notarized copy of Marriage Certificate.
Affidavit for change of maiden name.
Family Images.
Birth certificate
Letter of Introduction from my Employer.
Employment Letter.
Assumption of Duty Letter.
Confirmation of Employment Letter.
Last Promotion Letter.
Four months’ pay slips.
Bank Statements for Naira Account.
Bank Statements for US Dollar Account.
Bank reference letter
Reference letter from my pension fund administrator.
Pension account statements and certificate
Police Character Certificate.
Land deeds of agreement.
Some other property documents.
Passport information page.
Covid Vaccination card.
CAC documents
Article of association and memorandum
And some other business documents.
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| Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by deeteeneey(f): 1:00am On Apr 08, 2022 |
ami213:
Long Post Alert!
My fellow Nairalanders! Please felicitate with me because my God is good and kind to me, to him alone be all the glory.
I just received my long awaited PPR. VV for the spouse of an international student. I learnt a lot from this forum and it is very imperative I give back.
My first application was submitted June 2021
Resubmitted a new application via the new portal January 9 2022.
Refusal letter February 9 2022 (Refused Based on Family ties)
I ordered GCMS notes same day.
Reapplied February 22 2022
PPR April 7 2022
Congratulations 1 Like |
