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Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Dedzstar789: 12:19am On Mar 25, 2022 |
Hey guys! Any tips on getting dates for new applications not under interview waiver? My last US visa is over 2 years expired and I can’t seem to find any dates beyond December 2023 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Dedzstar789: 8:21am On Jul 02, 2019 |
judisco2019: If I was a VISA officer, I would probably deny you right now because it seems like you’re just trying to get into Canada. I’d suggest you tidy up your application, apply for GCMS notes to understand why your study permit was denied. Show strong enough ties to Nigeria and that you will head back home and find a way to show legitimacy in your relationship with the person inviting you. |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Dedzstar789: 8:18am On Jul 02, 2019 |
Jayne07: Highly doubt that will do anything. You’re going to have to reapply and show stronger ties. Maybe travel to other places first but rebooking your hotel won’t make them change their minds. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Dedzstar789: 7:07pm On Jun 25, 2019 |
LeInyiama: The key is to have faith. What’s for you will never pass you by! 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Giving Birth In Canada by Dedzstar789: 7:18pm On Jun 15, 2019 |
One major reason people get denied on finances is because you are expected to have about $1000 for every week you plan to stay in canada. This is especially for people who apply using hotel reservations. So if you’re coming for two weeks, make sure your account has an excess of the equivalent $2000 plus accommodation money as well as air fare plus extra for when you come back. 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: Giving Birth In Canada by Dedzstar789: 10:46pm On Jun 14, 2019 |
bjoey1991: First mistake. Your mum’s statement of account. Canada frowns on adults sponsoring other adults especially when it’s not your spouse. I was advised by someone who works at the Canadian embassy about this after my first denial when I used my dad’a account. My mum and I applied together and she was approved while mine wasn’t. |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Dedzstar789: 5:08am On Jun 09, 2019 |
minasota: 1.5M for what? I applied myself and eventually got a TRV. Read the thread and ask questions when you’re confused. It’s not hard. Just read and get your documents in order. The use of an agent doesn’t guarantee a successful application. Imagine paying 1.5 only to be denied? Like I said. Read, ask questions whenever you get confused and you’ll be fine. 2 Likes 3 Shares |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Dedzstar789: 6:11pm On Jun 06, 2019 |
SimpleDimples: Okay. It varies. I reapplied in March and got a decision in 3 weeks. My friend applied a week after I did and till today hasn’t received a response. |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Dedzstar789: 2:45pm On Jun 06, 2019 |
Woafavour: When did you send the email? Fingers crossed it’ll end in praise! Did you apply online or paper? What email address did you send it to? |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Dedzstar789: 1:01pm On Jun 06, 2019 |
Woafavour: I’d advise you send an email asking for an update as the normal processing times have definitely elapsed. |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Dedzstar789: 1:00pm On Jun 06, 2019 |
Not all April applicants have received decisions. Lots of March applicants are still awaiting decisions as well. SimpleDimples: |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Dedzstar789: 3:17am On Jun 04, 2019 |
Long Post Alert! Please excuse any grammatical errors. I promised that I was going to tell you guys my story but decided to wait until I got into Canada! Because the way bad belle is set up ehn.. my testimony had to have been complete before I posted my story. Before I start, I must say mine is a story of grace and never giving up and knowing God almighty has my back and trusting in my faith. I have to say this because God is the only person that made this happen for me. Anyways, from my last post you will see that I have what many call a great profile. I’ve been travelling abroad since I was inside my mother’s womb and am currently on my 6th or 7th passport. I have previous visas from major first world countries - The UK, US, Schegen territories and even went to boarding school in Canada. I have two degrees both of which were gotten from the UK. I’ve been to plenty countries including the UAE, South Africa, Jamaica, The Bahamas, Ukraine, Turkey, France, The Netherlands, Italy etc. I have my own business that’s doing okay (okay because na buhari economy we dey) and I have very capable sponsors as parents! My mum’s passport is a world map and my Father’s bank statements can carry me anywhere. So imagine my surprise that in February 2019 when I applied to visit Canada alongside my mum, I was denied based on financial assets and family ties in and out of Canada while my mum’s visa was granted. I was shocked to my bone marrow but my mum contacted someone who works at the Canadian high commission Lagos and he then explained that the mistake I made was use my father as my sponsor (apparently Canada frowns upon adults being sponsored by other adults unless it’s your spouse.. take note of this guys). I decided to immediately reapply and this time I over documented (check previous post for all documents I submitted). I was pretty confident at this point that I was going to get the VISA so imagine my shock once again when I was denied based on the same financial assets and family ties in and out of Canada. This time I was beyond angry! What more did these people want? I kept looking back at my life and started wondering when I started getting visa denials? Me? Then I started blaming my mother for travelling to and from the US a few months before giving birth to me because this wahala made no sense to me! How? The VO said they weren’t confident I wouldn’t return and I’m like HOW WONT I RETURN? I returned after school, I have never overstayed a VISA ever in my life, I’m a tax paying Nigerian for God’s sake! Anyways. I let it go cause I thought maybe this isn’t what God wants for me. About 3 days after I got my second denial, I couldn’t sleep. My mind was tossing and turning and I was just all over the place wondering whether I should get an immigration lawyer involved or not, this is when God stepped in. I remembered a friend who told me she wrote to British embassy after a denial and they gave her a VISA so I decided that I was going to write an email to the Canadian high commission in London (they handled my application) and give them a real piece of my angry mind. I typed up a VERY LONG email where I accused them of not paying due diligence to my application. I asked them to explain why I was denied without giving me generic reasons such as the ones they stated in my denial. I again explained my travel history, my education, my business and everything I have. I explained that how can they said I have no family ties in Nigeria when my father is saying he’s sponsoring me and will remain back home? What about my business that was profitable? All they had to do was google my business and they’ll see we are legitimate! Plus I had provided proof of ongoing business with major Nigerian and international brands? Also, I asked that is it cause I have no children and am divorced that I am being profiled as someone who won’t come back? It made no sense to me as my travel history and my education abroad could show that I had no interest in running away from Nigeria. If I didn’t run away then? Why would I run away now? Anyways. The email was long, angry and I basically told them they are doing a terrible job at selecting genuine visitors. When I was done typing, I prayed over it for a while. Finished praying and read through it again, made several corrections and then sent the email to all the email addresses I could find online for the London high commission. 3 days later I got a response from them saying they had received my email and the contents were noted and that my application was under re review. At this point I praised God because I knew a door had been open to me and that he was going to intervene. I didn’t hear back from them for another 3 weeks.. but when I did, it was an original passport request. I couldn’t believe my eyes! I didn’t reapply, all I did was trust God to fight for me and stated my case and they gave me a TRV! I submitted my passport on the 3rd of May and picked it up on the 30th of May (that whole wait is another long story that doesn’t need sharing). It is now June 4th and I am writing this long epistle from Toronto, Canada. I’m here for a few weeks before I return back to Lagos to face the Naija grind! At this point all I can do is thank God almighty because he gave me a testimony! A great gift and I’m beyond happy that my story ended like this. My story is peculiar and different and I’m sure there are people who might want to try what I did after a denial. One thing I will advise is before you accuse them of anything make sure your profile is strong enough (before you end up shouting yourself in the foot) and make sure your spirit, mind and soul have the backing of Christ. I knew God wanted me to send that email which is why I sent it. It’s important to also know your rights and be educated about things before doing anything. Also never give up! In everything you do, never give up! God rewards your diligence and I pray he will see each and everyone through their applications! 30 Likes 7 Shares |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Dedzstar789: 3:23pm On Jun 01, 2019 |
Same to you! Got it last Thursday. Been a little busy that’s why I haven’t brought my long awaited story. Will do that later on. Documents submitted 1. Travel history - US, UK, Canada (went to school there), Ukraine, South Africa, Dubai, The Bahamas, Schegen territories. Included every Visa I’ve ever gotten from student to visiting and every exit and entry stamp since my first passport as a child. 2. Company documents - All CAC forms which showed my name on it. I also included my parents companies as my name is on the documents as well. 3. Statement of account totalling about 4M (personal and my own company) 4. Letter from my bank stating I’m sole signatory to my company account 5. Tax clearance certificates - Personal and company 6. Proof of ongoing business - Invoices to my clients, recent invoices from my creditors, proof of payments etc 7. A family tree showing my relationship to my aunt who was inviting me to Canada 8. Two invitation letters - One from my aunt and the second from my friend who we went to school together with 9. Pre booked flight tickets (I used Visa Reservation dot com) it cost me $30 and the ticket remained valid throughout when my application was at the embassy. 10. Sponsorship letter from my dad who is paying for my trip. I also included his bank statements. 11. Evidence I went to school in Canada previously (to show that I truly wanted to visit old friends) That’s about it. Story loading. jj17cv: 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Dedzstar789: 10:42am On May 29, 2019 |
In my case patience was not it. If I didn’t complain and get into action my passport still would not be ready! I will give you guys all details as soon as I get it in my hands. Lol.. superstition won’t let me spoil this before I even enjoy it! Lol jj17cv: 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Dedzstar789: 10:14pm On May 28, 2019 |
Come and join me sing Hallelujah! Finally got my counter foil update on my profile. Picking up tomorrow ������������ 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Dedzstar789: 2:43am On May 28, 2019 |
Yes it does. I also have an original passport request which is why I submitted it in the first place canadaman18: |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Dedzstar789: 12:49am On May 28, 2019 |
No counterfoil. Only thing I see is that it’s been approved and the original passport request. I’m tired! Since the 3rd of May. Might just go there tomorrow or Wednesday. Will keep you all posted. canadaman18: |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Dedzstar789: 9:37pm On May 27, 2019 |
That’s where I’ve been emailing. I always get the automatic response. It is well [quote author=easyxtan post=78774849][/quote] |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Dedzstar789: 6:38pm On May 27, 2019 |
That is why I said I give up. It actually makes no sense. It’s 3 weeks now. Someone was telling me they held on to her husband’s passport for 7 weeks after an original passport request. I don’t know again. I’m jut tired. And the fact that they don’t respond to my emails. I’m very tempted to go to the embassy tomorrow because at this point it’s kidnap of passport (lol). OmoBendel24: 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Dedzstar789: 5:27pm On May 27, 2019 |
45 days to stamp an already approved VISA? I give up! SimpleDimples: |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Dedzstar789: 3:44pm On May 27, 2019 |
It’s easy to say cool down when your passport is not being held for ransom. I had a business meeting in Dubai last weekend, that’s been postponed. It’s been over 3 weeks with everyone else who has submitted after me receiving theirs. Even on the student visa thread people who submitted last week have received theirs. So how am I expected to remain cool? It’s frustrating. I have other visas to apply for, other trips to go for. It’s summer, i need to travel. jj17cv: |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Dedzstar789: 3:41pm On May 27, 2019 |
I guess they are choosing not to reply me. Which is why I’m worried. easyxtan: |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Dedzstar789: 2:32pm On May 27, 2019 |
At this point I just want my passport back because I don’t understand why they are holding on to my passport to get just an ordinary stamp! I’ve checked various forums and people who submitted after me have received their passports. If my passport is missing then maybe they should let me know and return it with a Canadian one! IM TIRED! |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Dedzstar789: 2:13pm On May 27, 2019 |
I submitted May 3rd! Still nothing. I go to VFS everyday, I’ve sent emails to the embassy with NO RESPONSE! I’m TIRED! |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Dedzstar789: 6:49pm On May 22, 2019 |
Not sure if it was this thread I said it in. My family know someone who works at the embassy in Lagos and he said they are short on staff. One person is apparently doing all of the printing which is why it’s taking so long. I do know of people who submitted after me that have gotten it so it’s annoying. Let’s be patient. easyxtan: |
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Dedzstar789: 11:46am On May 22, 2019 |
Congrats! I also submitted my passport after an original passport request on the 3rd of May. Still awaiting my passport. It’s taking so so long ANIKEKOMOL: |
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Dedzstar789: 9:44pm On May 19, 2019 |
Hey guys! So I just found out that my mum has a long term friend who actually works at the Canadian embassy in Lagos. He basically said that there’s a queue in printing visas right now and that as long as you’ve gotten an original passport request you will get your VISA. So fingers crossed I get it soon! This is for the people who have submitted after receiving an original passport request and haven’t gotten any updates 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Dedzstar789: 7:33pm On May 19, 2019 |
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Dedzstar789: 7:01pm On May 19, 2019 |
I sent you an email from your Naira land profile. I don’t understand what you mean by your signature as i can’t find anything in your profile. I’m new here so I actually get confused navigating this platform. Frankrobbn1: |
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Dedzstar789: 8:10am On May 19, 2019 |
Not quite sure how to send personal messages.. I joined Naira land a few days ago. Can you please send me one? Frankrobbn1: Frankrobbn1: |
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by Dedzstar789: 1:45am On May 19, 2019 |
Hi Sally, No counterfoil yet. Trust me I check CIC several times a day and also track it several times a day. I’ve also been to the VFS office twice (it’s right next to my house). I’m just going to relax for now and whenever it comes, it comes. I just wanted to leave Naija ASAP as I NEED A BREAK from all the noise, generator sounds and annoying drivers. Need fresh air for a few weeks before I return home to face the chaos again. sillysassysally: 1 Like |
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