Hello my good people,

Please can someone with a Visa ban from Canada apply for USA study Visa?

My younger sister was given a 5 yrs ban from Canada after she applied for study last year. She now wants to try USA but needs to be sure if it's going to work out.

I would appreciate a quick response from the gurus in the house.
Frank, Anon and the rest gurus I count on you all for the right advice.

Thanks.

isabeatrice:
Hello my good people,

Please can someone with a Visa ban from Canada apply for USA study Visa?

My younger sister was given a 5 yrs ban from Canada after she applied for study last year. She now wants to try USA but needs to be sure if it's going to work out.

I would appreciate a quick response from the gurus in the house.
Frank, Anon and the rest gurus I count on you all for the right advice.

Thanks.

USA and Canada share immigration data about applicants so your younger sister would most likely be asked questions in that line if she has been refused before. The visa officer would have gotten the information from Canada Immigration Authorities before she appears for the interview. I can not tell how much the ban would affect her chances for a student visa to the United States, and this would depend on the reason and the seriousness behind the ban.

Her chances would be slim if the ban was for a fraud attempt or something fairly serious, which may hamper her ability to convince the officer. However, if the ban resulted from something she feels can be explained and defended convincingly, she can give it a shot. If she decides to try it, the ban must be declared in her DS160 but presented convincingly, showing eligibility.

I hope you guys can make a decision that soothes you.

Frank, Anon etc are active on the Canada Student thread. You can repost your question there to get thier view.

All the best to your sister!

PPR Finally

Super Visa for MIL

Timeline:

AOR: March 7

Medical:April 27

Medical Passed: Sept 7(sputum test and 2 months X-ray because of scar on lungs)

Eligibility started: October 5

PPR: October 15

Documents submitted:
NOA (son and DIL)
Letters of employment(Son and DIL)
Banks statements both parties
Letter of invitation
Letter of financial support (Son and DIL) MIL retired we did not show assets on her end.

Has anyone sent passport to Lagos recently, how long did it take?

Wishing all those waiting PPR

Sara2022:
PPR Finally

Super Visa for MIL

Timeline:

AOR: March 7

Medical:April 27

Medical Passed: Sept 7(sputum test and 2 months X-ray because of scar on lungs)

Eligibility started: October 5

PPR: October 15

Documents submitted:
NOA (son and DIL)
Letters of employment(Son and DIL)
Banks statements both parties
Letter of invitation
Letter of financial support (Son and DIL) MIL retired we did not show assets on her end.

Has anyone sent passport to Lagos recently, how long did it take?

Wishing all those waiting PPR

Congratulations. I pray PPR will start dropping in soon

Sara2022:
PPR Finally

Super Visa for MIL

Timeline:

AOR: March 7

Medical:April 27

Medical Passed: Sept 7(sputum test and 2 months X-ray because of scar on lungs)

Eligibility started: October 5

PPR: October 15

Documents submitted:
NOA (son and DIL)
Letters of employment(Son and DIL)
Banks statements both parties
Letter of invitation
Letter of financial support (Son and DIL) MIL retired we did not show assets on her end.

Has anyone sent passport to Lagos recently, how long did it take?

Wishing all those waiting PPR

Congratulations

My people. Good evening. The eagle has finally landed.

I received my PPR letter yesterday after months of waiting for approval.

burk:
My people. Good evening. The eagle has finally landed.

I received my PPR letter yesterday after months of waiting for approval.

Please, is it visitor visa and when did you apply?

burk:
My people. Good evening. The eagle has finally landed.

I received my PPR letter yesterday after months of waiting for approval.

Congratulations please kindly share your timeline with everyone

Congratulations.

I key into your testimony �� Please share timeline

burk:
My people. Good evening. The eagle has finally landed.

I received my PPR letter yesterday after months of waiting for approval.

I was in the same situation, I withdrawn my application on the 15th of May, it went under eligibility review on 1st of June, I received biometric validity letter on 15th of August, then I received the withdrawal letter 28th of September. I hope this help.

Talksub:
I withdrew my TRV application June 1st 2022, because of the long processing time. I applied since nov 2021 via the new portal but no response . I raised a gcms note and when I received it I saw that my application is still inprocess only background checked passed, bio passed ,security check passed , nothing yet has been done even eligibility has not started .

After I raised a web form to cancel and redraw my application . My eligibility started two day ago on the portal .

If you were able to cancel or successfully redraw your application, how long did it take ?

I am yet to get a response that my application has been redrawn or cancelled .

How long does it take ?

Good morning. I posted this information to tell those awiating their decision not to be discouraged or get tired because there is light at the end of the tunnel.

i am a frequent traveler to Canada`. My last visa expired during the Covid-19 period. I submitted application for renewal on December 2021 and i received my PPR October 2022. It's a visitor visa. Normally renewal dont take more than 21 days but this one took longer time to drop. i requested for my GCSM notes twice and many web mails.

Those awaiting response should not get tired, get discourage and be persevere. I think their priority now are the Ukranians, Study permit and Work permit.

nevetheless, we should not stop sending them a reminder web mail. All will end in praise.

I key into your testimony �� Please share timeline

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congrat

burk:
Good morning. I posted this information to tell those awiating their decision not to be discouraged or get tired because there is light at the end of the tunnel.

i am a frequent traveler to Canada`. My last visa expired during the Covid-19 period. I submitted application for renewal on December 2021 and i received my PPR October 2022. It's a visitor visa. Normally renewal dont take more than 21 days but this one took longer time to drop. i requested for my GCSM notes twice and many web mails.

Those awaiting response should not get tired, get discourage and be persevere. I think their priority now are the Ukranians, Study permit and Work permit.

nevetheless, we should not stop sending them a reminder web mail. All will end in praise.

I key into your testimony �� Please share timeline

I am planning to visit a close relative in Canada , my question are

1, Do I need to attach an invitation letter from my close relative ? if yes, will the letter be address to me or to the embassy?

2 , All supporting documents like bank statement, land docs , business cac docs etc. should they be in a word or pdf doc in a single document or different documents . And if its one document, how do i arrange them for them to be easily view.

3. do i need to book flights tickets only ? or book and pay? if yes , can i book for return ticket with more than 6 to 8months interval? because i don't know the duration of the Visitor visa i will be given.

4. is it advisable to apply for visitor visa and Provincial Nominee Program at the same time?

Thank you.

Flakky26:
I am planning to visit a close relative in Canada , my question are

1, Do I need to attach an invitation letter from my close relative ? if yes, will the letter be address to me or to the embassy?

2 , All supporting documents like bank statement, land docs , business cac docs etc. should they be in a word or pdf doc in a single document or different documents . And if its one document, how do i arrange them for them to be easily view.

3. do i need to book flights tickets only ? or book and pay? if yes , can i book for return ticket with more than 6 to 8months interval? because i don't know the duration of the Visitor visa i will be given.

4. is it advisable to apply for visitor visa and Provincial Nominee Program at the same time?

Thank you.

1. Yes, you would need to attach an invitation letter from your host, and this should be addressed to:

The Visa Officer,
Deputy High Commission of Canada,
4, Anifowoshe Street,
Victoria Island,
Lagos.

2. It should all be in PDF and look official and if your bank statement if having too many pages, you can submit a mybankstatement for a duration of 6 months to 1 year preceding the date of submission of your application. There is a dedicated section for these documents in the portal. You can also use a table of content to show the officer where to find what. Note: Avoid lumpsum deposits.

3. Duration of the visa is at the discretion of the visa officer. For a visit visa, I would advise you to put a period that would be reasonable to the officer that you still have strong home ties and intend to return home. You may express intention of visit for 2 weeks and you can be given 6months, 1, 2 or 3 years. It all depends on the reviewing officer. Your focus should be more on putting duration of period that will appear reasonable. For a visit visa, the shorter the period the better otherwise, there should be a good explanation for a planned extended period of stay.

There is no harm in booking a return flight in advance. This would further proof to the officer your planned period of stay but does not affect their decision making whether to grant approval.

4. Dual intent is allowed in accordance with IRCC guidelines. You just need to proof that you meet the requirements for both visa categories.

All the best!

Flakky26:
I am planning to visit a close relative in Canada , my question are

1, Do I need to attach an invitation letter from my close relative ? if yes, will the letter be address to me or to the embassy?

2 , All supporting documents like bank statement, land docs , business cac docs etc. should they be in a word or pdf doc in a single document or different documents . And if its one document, how do i arrange them for them to be easily view.

3. do i need to book flights tickets only ? or book and pay? if yes , can i book for return ticket with more than 6 to 8months interval? because i don't know the duration of the Visitor visa i will be given.

4. is it advisable to apply for visitor visa and Provincial Nominee Program at the same time?

Thank you.

All you need is what olasubomy has said but
With the current Visitor Visa approval delays I will not advice you to book down your flight so you don't have issues of looking for refunds or paying more funds to change your bookings because for you to change your booking some flights.may surcharge you and with the rate of delays in approvals on VV it's not certain these days however it's your choice

PPR for my mum finally - Visit Visa

Submitted application in June.

didn’t do biometrics till August due to her missing the initial appointment date. They didn’t approve the rescheduling till August.

Passport request today, October.

starrez:
PPR for my mum finally.
.
Submitted application in June.

didn’t do biometrics till August due to her missing the initial appointment date. They didn’t approve the rescheduling till August.

Passport request today, October.

Congrat!

Na wa ooo..it is like PPR is dropping for Super Visa applications only...
God when .... I don tire ..8 months and counting

kennyliza:


Congrat!

Na wa ooo..it is like PPR is dropping for Super Visa applications only...
God when .... I don tire ..8 months and counting

Mine isn’t super visa. Was yours on old or new portal? And is it for yourself or a parent?

starrez:
PPR for my mum finally - Visit Visa

Submitted application in June.

didn’t do biometrics till August due to her missing the initial appointment date. They didn’t approve the rescheduling till August.

Passport request today, October.

Congratulations please share your timeline..and did you apply through the new or old portal?

starrez:
PPR for my mum finally - Visit Visa

Submitted application in June.

didn’t do biometrics till August due to her missing the initial appointment date. They didn’t approve the rescheduling till August.

Passport request today, October.

Did your eligibility start before getting your approval

Wifefo88:


Congratulations please share your timeline..and did you apply through the new or old portal?

New portal.

Submitted June. Delayed Biometrics till August due to missing the biometric deadline.

Approved in October

Wifefo88:


Did your eligibility start before getting your approval

Yes

Congratulations ���

starrez:
PPR for my mum finally - Visit Visa

Submitted application in June.

didn’t do biometrics till August due to her missing the initial appointment date. They didn’t approve the rescheduling till August.

Passport request today, October.

starrez:


Yes

Congratulations; what's the timeline between eligibility review and PPR request . My review started Oct 10, I am tired of waiting.

starrez:


Mine isn’t super visa. Was yours on old or new portal? And is it for yourself or a parent?

Visa application was for myself and done on the new Portal

Internationalmu:


Congratulations; what's the timeline between eligibility review and PPR request . My review started Oct 10, I am tired of waiting.

No idea. I didn’t get a notification when eligibility review started

To God be the glory
Application date : 07/07/22
Biometric done completed :13/07/22
Passport request: 18/10/22

Pls note, I have had 4 US visas and my current US visa expires in 2024.
Documents uploaded:
Banks statements
NBA credentials
CAC documents
Travel history (US only)

Submitted using the old portal as I didn’t even realize there was a new one, had already submitted before I stumbled on that info……So I guess both the old and new portal still works but just depends on individual case. This is like 3 months timeline from application to ppr request.

I wish y’all the best, may this also be your portion IJN, shalom

Was this visit visa with an invitation from a relative or purely visit visa application without a relative?

Bc99:
To God be the glory
Application date : 07/07/22
Biometric done completed :13/07/22
Passport request: 18/10/22

Pls note, I have had 4 US visas and my current US visa expires in 2024.
Documents uploaded:
Banks statements
NBA credentials
CAC documents
Travel history (US only)

Submitted using the old portal as I didn’t even realize there was a new one, had already submitted before I stumbled on that info……So I guess both the old and new portal still works but just depends on individual case. This is like 3 months timeline from application to ppr request.

I wish y’all the best, may this also be your portion IJN, shalom

ozymes:
Was this visit visa with an invitation from a relative or purely visit visa application without a relative?

Nah…I don’t have any relative in Canada, no invitation letter. Probably the US visas, bank statements and me being a lawyer played to my advantage �‍♂️

Bc99:
To God be the glory
Application date : 07/07/22
Biometric done completed :13/07/22
Passport request: 18/10/22

Pls note, I have had 4 US visas and my current US visa expires in 2024.
Documents uploaded:
Banks statements
NBA credentials
CAC documents
Travel history (US only)

Submitted using the old portal as I didn’t even realize there was a new one, had already submitted before I stumbled on that info……So I guess both the old and new portal still works but just depends on individual case. This is like 3 months timeline from application to ppr request.

I wish y’all the best, may this also be your portion IJN, shalom

Congratulations

congrat

Bc99:
To God be the glory
Application date : 07/07/22
Biometric done completed :13/07/22
Passport request: 18/10/22

Pls note, I have had 4 US visas and my current US visa expires in 2024.
Documents uploaded:
Banks statements
NBA credentials
CAC documents
Travel history (US only)

Submitted using the old portal as I didn’t even realize there was a new one, had already submitted before I stumbled on that info……So I guess both the old and new portal still works but just depends on individual case. This is like 3 months timeline from application to ppr request.

I wish y’all the best, may this also be your portion IJN, shalom

olasubomy:


1. Yes, you would need to attach an invitation letter from your host, and this should be addressed to:

The Visa Officer,
Deputy High Commission of Canada,
4, Anifowoshe Street,
Victoria Island,
Lagos.

2. It should all be in PDF and look official and if your bank statement if having too many pages, you can submit a mybankstatement for a duration of 6 months to 1 year preceding the date of submission of your application. There is a dedicated section for these documents in the portal. You can also use a table of content to show the officer where to find what. Note: Avoid lumpsum deposits.

3. Duration of the visa is at the discretion of the visa officer. For a visit visa, I would advise you to put a period that would be reasonable to the officer that you still have strong home ties and intend to return home. You may express intention of visit for 2 weeks and you can be given 6months, 1, 2 or 3 years. It all depends on the reviewing officer. Your focus should be more on putting duration of period that will appear reasonable. For a visit visa, the shorter the period the better otherwise, there should be a good explanation for a planned extended period of stay.

There is no harm in booking a return flight in advance. This would further proof to the officer your planned period of stay but does not affect their decision making whether to grant approval.

4. Dual intent is allowed in accordance with IRCC guidelines. You just need to proof that you meet the requirements for both visa categories.

All the best!

Do I need to still provide statement of my account if the host indicate in his letter than it would be an all expenses paid trip