Adesinm:


Extending our date will cost more money and affect our plans hence seeking for alternative.

Documents Submitted
Our Valid US visa
Data page
Daughters US data page
CAC
Business Bank Statement
Business Contract Agreement and Partnerships certificate with clients we work with
Husband's letter of introduction and annual leave from employer
Letter of Explanation
Letter of Invitation and PR from friend in Canada
Old pictures of us and friend in Canada

Though they didn't ask for all these, only Valid US visa, marriage certificate and Passport, but we merged all documents in 1 file and reduced size to 2mb and uploaded under additional documents.

I hope this helps

Letuspraytogod:
PLEASE I WANT TO ASK, CAN I EMAIL KENYA AND NIGERIAN IMMIGRATION LIKE 100 times a week??
Cus when I start nobody will hold me.

They want to spoil someone’s life ���. Since October 2021!
Ahhh! Shey na biometrics I wan dey chop? �
Eligibility hasn’t even started ���

obazi:
People like us are still waiting since April 2021.

zennez:


Hi, was this application done through the old portal? If yes, you may need to reapply using the new portal. They actually put out a notification saying they recommend you submit a new online application if you submitted before a certain date: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/visitors/visa.html

obazi:
I thought if it's only our situation changes. I got a message from cic recently.

Adesinm:
PPR Alert for I and my husband

Submitted March 27th
Biometrics April 8th
BVL June 16th
PPR June 16th

Grateful to God, we sent emails and we forms to all email addresses.

Got a response from Nairobi 8 days ago that it's still under review and they have a lot of applications to deal with ......

I will like to ask a question, we are traveling to the US next week, please is it possible to submit our passports in the Canadian embassy over there. Because our 30 days submission will remain 2 days by the time we back.

Thank you

zennez:


My suggestion is based on the section in the link that says 'we recommend that you submit a new online application if (1) you submitted your visitor visa application before Sept 7, 2021"

I was in your situation some time ago. My mum applied for a visa in May 2021 and we hadn't heard back as at this year. So i reapplied using the new portal in February, 2022 and her visa was approved a few months after.
I know a couple of people that have had to reapply using the new portal too.

Reapplying obviously means resubmission of everything afresh right even resent bank statements and prove of funds again ?

afrobrown2000:
Greetings, did my Biometrics At Abuja....Upon submitting my passport to VFS office via DHL it was not accepted reasons that i didn't pay the transmission fee....i was surprise and thought maybe this is a new development.
i did my biometrics 2018 am i supposed to pay for transmission? Even, if i submitted my PP to Abuja office where i did my biometric... i was so annoyed i just had to pay at DHL office and resend it back

rockachic:
Hello,

So while the application was taking forever we sent a couple of webforms and also contacted an MP. We just got a response from the MP after the application was refused and the following were sent to the MP as reasons for the refusal:
1. Applicant failed to provide proof to prove the mother and daughter relationship to (name of daughter)
2. Applicant's reason to visit is to attend the ex-husband's wedding, however, applicant did not provide any evidence to prove that she is legally separated or divorced with the ex-husband.
3. Applicant stated on her application that she is in retail / Security verification: wholesale business, however, she is not able to provide any income proof or personal fund for the visit.

Tho I made a silly mistake, I felt they should have requested for those documents especially because it's stated on the portal that if they needed more documents they will request for them. Also the 3rd reason they gave is not true because I submitted my statement of account with the application.

Meanwhile the reasons for refusal that was sent to the MP is different from the ones listed in the refusal letter. These are the reasons listed in the refusal letter:

• You do not have significant family ties outside Canada.
• The purpose of your visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay given the
details you have provided in your application.
• Your assets and financial situation are insufficient to support the stated purpose of travel
for yourself (and any accompanying family member(s), if applicable).

My hosts stated in the Invitation letter that they will be paying for my flight, feeding and also accommodate me and bank statements were attached to support their claim, I also submitted my bank statements. So that last reason is a bit confusing

I am wondering if the reasons sent to the MP is what is in my GCMS note since it's more detailed. I have not requested for my GCMS notes, I don't know if I should still do that.

I really appreciate your prompt responses and contributions to this thread, God bless you abundantly.

olasubomy:


Iffylove,

Keep sending them reminders. Do you also e-mail to Abuja-
ABUJA-IM-Enquiry@international.gc.ca.

chatmate:
Hello

Please what is the email of the MP.. My application is taking forever as well. And the gcms note still on info sharing.
London office

Please do let me know

thanks

olasubomy:


I think you should still request your GCMS notes so you can be assured that you are not leaving anything out. You would need to address the visa officer's concerns in your next application.

1. I think their first point is straightforward. You can attach the birth certificates of your daughter and yourself, and you can also attach two samples of old pictures you took with your daughter.

2. As stated in my earlier response to you, try to be silent as much as possible about your ex-husband in your purpose of visit to Canada and focus more on your visit to your daughter. However, make sure you work on the concerns of the immigration officer regarding documentary proof of separation or divorce, then attach that to your next application. You can still declare him in your form and then tick (divorced or separation) as applicable because what you filled in your first application regarding your bio details must be consistent with what you would fill in the re-application.

3. They are expecting you to attach evidence of your claim in the retail business. Are you an employee, they would expect to see a reference letter from your organization to the embassy and perhaps you are the owner of the business, you can plan to attach your incorporation documents and evidence of last tax returns filed.

4. Proof of Funds – My suggestions as earlier mention is you give sometime and build your proof of funds but please avoid lumpsum deposits as you build.

I can sense you are really in a hurry to apply again but I would suggest you wait for your GCMS note and take your time to build a strong application so you can get it right the next time but regardless, its your call.

Adesinm:
PPR Alert for I and my husband

Submitted March 27th
Biometrics April 8th
BVL June 16th
PPR June 16th

Grateful to God, we sent emails and we forms to all email addresses.

Got a response from Nairobi 8 days ago that it's still under review and they have a lot of applications to deal with ......

I will like to ask a question, we are traveling to the US next week, please is it possible to submit our passports in the Canadian embassy over there. Because our 30 days submission will remain 2 days by the time we back.

Thank you

Lovelyeyeballs:


Please how can one get Mp email address? Also what is Nairobi email address?

Fave12345:
Good afternoon guys. I must commend your efforts on this community. Nice work guys.

Please is it possible to enter Canada through visitor visa and convert the visa to something else

olasubomy:


1. MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT IN CANADA

See below - check for the one that applies to the city you intend to visit.

https://www.ourcommons.ca/Members/en/search

2. NAIROBI CONTACT E-MAIL

nairobi@international.gc.ca
nrobi-immigration@international.gc.ca

olasubomy:


1. MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT IN CANADA

See below - check for the one that applies to the city you intend to visit.

https://www.ourcommons.ca/Members/en/search

2. NAIROBI CONTACT E-MAIL

nairobi@international.gc.ca
nrobi-immigration@international.gc.ca

WarriBrandChic:
Its possible to enter with visitors visa and apply for study permit within canada. My coursemate did it and was approved in less than a month. Though it takes time to receive the permit print out (the one given at border). Its sent via mail to ones address and without it, you can't apply for SIN, Health card or get job.

Adesinm:
PPR Alert for I and my husband

Submitted March 27th
Biometrics April 8th
BVL June 16th
PPR June 16th

Grateful to God, we sent emails and we forms to all email addresses.

Got a response from Nairobi 8 days ago that it's still under review and they have a lot of applications to deal with ......

I will like to ask a question, we are traveling to the US next week, please is it possible to submit our passports in the Canadian embassy over there. Because our 30 days submission will remain 2 days by the time we back.

Thank you

zennez:


My suggestion is based on the section in the link that says 'we recommend that you submit a new online application if (1) you submitted your visitor visa application before Sept 7, 2021"

I was in your situation some time ago. My mum applied for a visa in May 2021 and we hadn't heard back as at this year. So i reapplied using the new portal in February, 2022 and her visa was approved a few months after.
I know a couple of people that have had to reapply using the new portal too.