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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Royals1st: 10:13pm On Jul 07
Please, house can anybody provide good information? Do I need to write my cover letter or introduction letter on my company letterhead and then scan it to upload like other documents, or is there a place on the IRCC portal where I can write it?
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Jeboy(m): 10:36pm On Jul 07
Bros, you are already sounding desperate. Do you think visa officers are novice?

Even if your financial situation changes you need time to be able to explain to the visa officers that you were able to fix the financial issues it's not by rushing to apply.

VO now requires home assets and N20m to N25m PoF that can be justified with your earnings especially for those without travel experience. Hence the high refusal rate.


Ndubestjude:
bro what if i go to my bank to request for a loan,for so so amount to be in my account then i will print it out and make a clam that i sold my landed property to raise this money, asin to prove to IRCC that i sold my land property? Then I will do the land paper that shows that i sold my land, is it good to go?
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Dj4all: 10:42pm On Jul 07
Hello my beloved people,

Please I want to ask the following questions.

In applying for visit visa,
1. Will I need to submit my PCC with the application or it would be requested latter?

2. I could get my asset that was willed to me converted to my name, is it compulsory to add asset even If the sponsor offers to support my stay? And would I need to include my flight money in the proof of fund??



I congratulate you


orjohn24:


Congratulations on obtaining your visa. However, my best advice is not to sell your property or quit your job if you intend to emigrate on a tourist visa. Also, be cautious and do not hastily trust anyone who offers advice on converting a visitor visa to a work permit or suggests the asylum route. I wish you all the best. For those who are waiting or have yet to apply, I advise you to handle the application yourself and not to pay anyone, as there are no guaranteed outcomes given the current situation. Always ensure that your actions are in compliance with the legal requirements. welcome to canada!
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Maria96: 2:55am On Jul 08
Ndubestjude:
bro what if i go to my bank to request for a loan,for so so amount to be in my account then i will print it out and make a clam that i sold my landed property to raise this money, asin to prove to IRCC that i sold my land property? Then I will do the land paper that shows that i sold my land, is it good to go?
you will still be denied. Finance is not about one time lump sums. So you sold your land and want to travel. You are telling the visa officer indirectly- i have no plans of coming back home.

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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Royals1st: 10:17am On Jul 08
Hello house please brothers and sister someone should be respond to me please

Please, house can anybody provide good information? Do I need to write my cover letter or introduction letter on my company letterhead and then scan it to upload like other documents, or is there a place on the IRCC portal where I can write it? i am self employed i own my company
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Maria96: 12:03pm On Jul 08
Royals1st:
Hello house please brothers and sister someone should be respond to me please

Please, house can anybody provide good information? Do I need to write my cover letter or introduction letter on my company letterhead and then scan it to upload like other documents, or is there a place on the IRCC portal where I can write it? i am self employed i own my company
the company belongs to you so the letter carries little or no weight. Just submit evidence of company ownership, services provided and inflows.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Maria96: 12:06pm On Jul 08
Dj4all:
Hello my beloved people,

Please I want to ask the following questions.

In applying for visit visa,
1. Will I need to submit my PCC with the application or it would be requested latter? PCC is not required for visit visa

2. I could get my asset that was willed to me converted to my name, is it compulsory to add asset even If the sponsor offers to support my stay? And would I need to include my flight money in the proof of fund?? Unless you are a parent of someone in Canada you still need to demonstrate your assets/ ties to your home country in most cases. Of course your flight money will be in the pof.



I congratulate you


Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by affoncad: 12:35pm On Jul 08
Ndubestjude:
bro what if i go to my bank to request for a loan,for so so amount to be in my account then i will print it out and make a clam that i sold my landed property to raise this money, asin to prove to IRCC that i sold my land property? Then I will do the land paper that shows that i sold my land, is it good to go?

Applying for a tourist visa and selling your property to finance a tourist trip indicate to the visa officer that you are not financially buoyant enough for the trip. A person can sell their property to finance education abroad and return home because it adds value to their career, but a tourist visa is purely for fun and pleasure!

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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Royals1st: 12:58pm On Jul 08
Maria96:
the company belongs to you so the letter carries little or no weight. Just submit evidence of company ownership, services provided and inflows.

Many thanks i have i do understand i have docs and poof of ownership and i understand i inflows and from company account and my personal account what even if the letter carries little or no weight ! What not withstanding i still need to write a letter what i was asking is do i need to type on my company letterhead paper and after typing on my company letterhead paper then i will scan it and upload to IRRC that what am asking or they is a place on the IRCC to write the letter without haven to type on my letterhead .

All my other visa from EU country and many more i have been typing on my letterhead but this my first time tying to apply for Canada .

so many thanks and i do really appreciate your efforts in responding
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Clapaudan: 3:42pm On Jul 08
January and February applicants let the good news continue rolling in...

Many people have gotten decision, but they're not ready to share the news, even those that got positive decision. But why? Few of them will only come here to ask of how to go about passport submission. it's unfair! Kindly share as for others to learn.

I come in peace!

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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Azalea97: 4:04pm On Jul 08
mobenjackson:
VV application approved (applicant has ongoing spousal sponsorship application)

Application submitted - Jan 29th 2024
Application approved - Jul 5th 2024

Sent mail twice to MP - first in Feb, received reply that processing timeline elapses by June 26th 2024, follow up mail sent June 26th. Never received a reply till this moment but approval came in early hours of today.
Applicant travel history - none, rejected Canada TRV 2023.

All still waiting will receive their good news.
Congratulations on your approval. Did applicant already receive AOR and Biometrics request for the spousal sponsorship application before applying for TRV?
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Sandzy: 5:43pm On Jul 08
Many thanks i have i do understand i have docs and poof of ownership and i understand i inflows and from company account and my personal account what even if the letter carries little or no weight ! What not withstanding i still need to write a letter what i was asking is do i need to type on my company letterhead paper and after typing on my company letterhead paper then i will scan it and upload to IRRC that what am asking or they is a place on the IRCC to write the letter without haven to type on my letterhead .

All my other visa from EU country and many more i have been typing on my letterhead but this my first time tying to apply for Canada .

so many thanks and i do really appreciate your efforts in responding[/quote]


Yes you can write an official letter of introduction using your letter headed paper. After which, you will have to scan and upload the same document on the IRCC platform.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Sandzy: 5:52pm On Jul 08
Ndubestjude:
bro what if i go to my bank to request for a loan,for so so amount to be in my account then i will print it out and make a clam that i sold my landed property to raise this money, asin to prove to IRCC that i sold my land property? Then I will do the land paper that shows that i sold my land, is it good to go?


Take it easy Bro. You sound really desperate. Give it time. Grow your account the right way and reapply, you’d see you’ll get the visa.

Taking loan from the bank would never seem right. If I were the one reviewing your document, I would easily spot that you’re desperate to “Japa”.

Do not take loan from the bank, the interest for that kind of arrangement is already above 7% as we speak.

First off, I’ll advice that you request for your gcms notes to know the exact documents your agent used in applying for you. This one you’re saying you don’t know the exact amount that was used as your POF in your previous applications.

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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by NuCypher: 7:18pm On Jul 08
mobenjackson:
VV application approved (applicant has ongoing spousal sponsorship application)

Application submitted - Jan 29th 2024
Application approved - Jul 5th 2024

Sent mail twice to MP - first in Feb, received reply that processing timeline elapses by June 26th 2024, follow up mail sent June 26th. Never received a reply till this moment but approval came in early hours of today.

Applicant travel history - none, rejected Canada TRV 2023.

All still waiting will receive their good news.
Looks like I just found myself in the same situation as you. Was this application related to your spouse? Was the 2023 TRV a rejection because you guys were not married at that time?
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by benjijosh(m): 8:16pm On Jul 08
I got my gcms note on my refusal.

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I have considered the following factors in my decision.

After a review of the proof of funds provided, I note that limited explanation on the source of these funds were included. With this, I have concerns with the applicant's ability to support the stated purpose of travel for themselves or to show that they are financially established in their country of residence.
Upon reviewing the documents and information provided with this application, I am not satisfied that the purpose of their intended stay is justified or that their visit to Canada is temporary.

Weighing the factors in this application. I am not satisfied that the applicant will depart Canada at the end of the period authorized for their stay.
For the reasons above, I have refused this application.
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I did submit my employment letter and it can be seen clearly that all the credits in the account were from my employer. I wonder why they couldn’t just figure that part out.

And yes, I had more that enough in the account.

Is it possible to appeal this decision?
If I were to submit a new application, do you suggest I still submit a printed statement account from GTBank or I should request GT to send it to the embassy?
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by House34: 8:38pm On Jul 08
benjijosh:
I got my gcms note on my refusal.

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I have considered the following factors in my decision.

After a review of the proof of funds provided, I note that limited explanation on the source of these funds were included. With this, I have concerns with the applicant's ability to support the stated purpose of travel for themselves or to show that they are financially established in their country of residence.
Upon reviewing the documents and information provided with this application, I am not satisfied that the purpose of their intended stay is justified or that their visit to Canada is temporary.

Weighing the factors in this application. I am not satisfied that the applicant will depart Canada at the end of the period authorized for their stay.
For the reasons above, I have refused this application.
=====


I did submit my employment letter and it can be seen clearly that all the credits in the account were from my employer. I wonder why they couldn’t just figure that part out.

And yes, I had more that enough in the account.

Is it possible to appeal this decision?
If I were to submit a new application, do you suggest I still submit a printed statement account from GTBank or I should request GT to send it to the embassy?

The visa official likely doubted the source of your funds because, for example, earning 250,000 naira monthly while showing 30 million in your account without a proper explanation can raise significant concerns. It's not solely about the substantial closing balance; other factors such as clear documentation of the source of your funds are crucial considerations in their visa decision-making process.

Under Canada's Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, there is no formal right of appeal for temporary resident decisions. to ircc Instead, you have the option to reapply or seek judicial review at the Federal Court of Canada and you need hire a Canadian lawyer to handle this process, as it can be costly (approximately 3500 CAD or more ) and time-consuming (4 months to 1 year ). Personally, considering the uncertainty of success in court, it may not be a prudent decision to pursue an appeal through this route as reapplying still remain the best option.

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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by benjijosh(m): 8:46pm On Jul 08
House34:


The visa official likely doubted the source of your funds because, for example, earning 250,000 naira monthly while showing 30 million in your account without a proper explanation can raise significant concerns. It's not solely about the substantial closing balance; other factors such as clear documentation of the source of your funds are crucial considerations in their visa decision-making process.

Under Canada's Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, there is no formal right of appeal for temporary resident decisions. to ircc Instead, you have the option to reapply or seek judicial review at the Federal Court of Canada and you need hire a Canadian lawyer to handle this process, as it can be costly (approximately 3500 CAD or more ) and time-consuming (4 months to 1 year ). Personally, considering the uncertainty of success in court, it may not be a prudent decision to pursue an appeal through this route as reapplying still remain the best option.

What I attached was my current domiciliary bank account. I earn in USD and I had over xxk when I applied. I did attach my offer of employment also but I guess that was not enough.

Thank you for the reply. Wdyt about attaching a printed statement of account or request from my bank
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by mobenjackson(m): 9:55pm On Jul 08
Congratulations on your approval. Did applicant already receive AOR and Biometrics request for the spousal sponsorship application before applying for TRV? @Azalea97

Thank you.

As at the time I submitted the TRV, spousal was been submitted just 3 weeks prior, but no receipt of AoR nor SA approval.

When I received both documents (AoR & SA approval) and even got medicals done, i sent lotta webforms but never got an acknowledgement if it was received or even added to my file.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by mobenjackson(m): 9:58pm On Jul 08
Looks like I just found myself in the same situation as you. Was this application related to your spouse? Was the 2023 TRV a rejection because you guys were not married at that time? @NuCypher

Hi, sure.

TRV is for my spouse.

Yes, it was rejected cus we were never married even tho refusal letter stated it was cus of financial blablabla...lol

I guess being married and having an evidence (legal proof) to show for it really turn things around this time...lol
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by NuCypher: 10:22pm On Jul 08
mobenjackson:
Looks like I just found myself in the same situation as you. Was this application related to your spouse? Was the 2023 TRV a rejection because you guys were not married at that time? @NuCypher

Hi, sure.

TRV is for my spouse.

Yes, it was rejected cus we were never married even tho refusal letter stated it was cus of financial blablabla...lol

I guess being married and having an evidence (legal proof) to show for it really turn things around this time...lol
I figured the same lol. I'm at your 2023 stage right now, sadly. They said "financial blablabla" too. Guess marriage has to happen to make them believe things. I wouldn't mind learning a thing or two from you on this subject, as you appear to be my senior colleague now grin
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by House34: 12:44am On Jul 09
benjijosh:


What I attached was my current domiciliary bank account. I earn in USD and I had over 100k when I applied. I did attach my offer of employment also but I guess that was not enough.

Thank you for the reply. Wdyt about attaching a printed statement of account or request from my bank

it not about your bank statement alone but You need a proper explanation and more documentation of how you have over $100,000 USD in savings . You need a breakdown of your earnings and proof of source of these funds. If your salary is the only source of this $100,000, then you need to include your pay slips,tax slip explain how you source your money and convert it to USD, provide property documents, and detail your monthly expenses and savings. When you reapply, the next visa officer will review the previous officer's notes.

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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Cana003: 6:14am On Jul 09
Greetings everyone,
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by IfeomaChris: 9:25am On Jul 09
Goodmorning guys..

I applied for PR under family sponsorship last year December

gave my biometric in February ,
got AOR same month ..

Around march we got a mail that my husband has passed eligibility to sponsor me and that my application would be forwarded to Accra

After then ..there has been no mail from ircc ..my husband decided to contact the house of rep in Canada to call ircc and they did and told me ircc said we have passed criminality and we should have more patience ....

So last week and my husband called them again and they said they have moved my application to Accra ... Please I don't know what this means cause I heard that once ur application is moved to Accra ..that means it's passport submission next but I haven't done my medicals yet .. can someone explain to me
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Clapaudan: 12:13pm On Jul 09
What type of conference did you applied for?
How does it relate to your current job/business

Cana003:
Greetings everyone, Please I need people's opinion on this: I applied for a Conference Visa in January 2024 and today I was denied based on this ''I am not satisfied that you have a legitimate business purpose in Canada.'' That is the only comment the VO dropped. The conference was on the 15th of June 2024. I want to know if I should re-apply for a tourist visa instead of the conference. I am self-employed of which I submitted everything about my business, banks, and family.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by emmanuelle27: 4:25pm On Jul 09
Hello guys, response to this came back today and it was unsuccessful, I have attached the response below, I'll give it a break until whenever I have travel history to any other countries then maybe I'll try again, as at the time I sent this application the amount in my statements when converted was 21,000 Canadian dollars, so I may not buy the generic response on insufficient finances, but I'll just have to believe the counselor officer wasn't convinced I was gonna return and leave it that way till any other time I deem it necessary to apply, will keep observing in the forum to learn what I can improve on and see how I can put up a more solid application next time.
emmanuelle27:
Hello friends, kindly look at my profile and see if I might be qualified for a Canadian Visit visa, the following documents are ready and I'll upload the application by January, I plan to spend 1week max, though I wrote 14days in my application. I'm 30yrs and single, all family in Nigeria

1)No travel history
2) GTB account 4 million plus
3) Fidelity account 4 million plus
4) Access DoM account 6000 USD
5) Access naira account 900k with average
monthly turnover of at least 12 million
6) Deed of gift of 2 story rental property from
my father with the notarized land docs
attached
7) Receipts of the rents received by me for the
past 2 years with pics of the house attached
8 ) my car documents and pictures
9) Introduction letter from company
10)Employment letter from company
11)Leave approval letter from company
12)Promotion contract agreement from
company
13)Affidavit of Assurance to leave Canada and
return to Nigeria after my stay
sworn in court
14) 3 US student visa denial leaflets attached
15)My academic credentials (WAEC, Bsc, NYSC,
Birth certificate, e.t.c)
Will these be normally sufficient to improve somebody's chances of approval?

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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Kelvinarsenal: 5:10pm On Jul 09
emmanuelle27:
Hello guys, response to this came back today and it was unsuccessful, I have attached the response below, I'll give it a break until whenever I have travel history to any other countries then maybe I'll try again, as at the time I sent this application the amount in my statements when converted was 21,000 Canadian dollars, so I may not buy the generic response on insufficient finances, but I'll just have to believe the counselor officer wasn't convinced I was gonna return and leave it that way till any other time I deem it necessary to apply, will keep observing in the forum to learn what I can improve on and see how I can put up a more solid application next time.
Sorry for the refusal..when did you apply & biometrics date!
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by emmanuelle27: 5:22pm On Jul 09
Kelvinarsenal:

Sorry for the refusal..when did you apply & biometrics date!
January 24, biometrics 25th
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by NuCypher: 5:56pm On Jul 09
emmanuelle27:
Hello guys, response to this came back today and it was unsuccessful, I have attached the response below, I'll give it a break until whenever I have travel history to any other countries then maybe I'll try again, as at the time I sent this application the amount in my statements when converted was 21,000 Canadian dollars, so I may not buy the generic response on insufficient finances, but I'll just have to believe the counselor officer wasn't convinced I was gonna return and leave it that way till any other time I deem it necessary to apply, will keep observing in the forum to learn what I can improve on and see how I can put up a more solid application next time.
Sorry to hear about your denial. Your profile actually looks very solid, but it looks like denials are on the increase now. The sad truth is that a lot of Nigerians who have gone before you have destroyed the trust the visa officers once had. I'm fairly sure some people with the exact same profile as yours (if not better) also failed to return after receiving their visitor visas.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Royals1st: 5:59pm On Jul 09
Please advise if this is the correct to address my "cover letter" for my visa application to because I am unsure if it should be addressed to VFS Lagos ?

Deputy High Commission of Canada in Lagos, Nigeria
4 Anifowoshe Street, Victoria Island
Lagos
Nigeria

Please advise sisters and brothers kindly advise
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by futureenergy: 6:19pm On Jul 09
emmanuelle27:
Hello guys, response to this came back today and it was unsuccessful, I have attached the response below, I'll give it a break until whenever I have travel history to any other countries then maybe I'll try again, as at the time I sent this application the amount in my statements when converted was 21,000 Canadian dollars, so I may not buy the generic response on insufficient finances, but I'll just have to believe the counselor officer wasn't convinced I was gonna return and leave it that way till any other time I deem it necessary to apply, will keep observing in the forum to learn what I can improve on and see how I can put up a more solid application next time.

Personally, I would think that a return flight ticket could have been more impactful than No. 13.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by mobenjackson(m): 6:44pm On Jul 09
NuCypher:

I figured the same lol. I'm at your 2023 stage right now, sadly. They said "financial blablabla" too. Guess marriage has to happen to make them believe things. I wouldn't mind learning a thing or two from you on this subject, as you appear to be my senior colleague now grin


hahahaha...nothing to learn o. I bliv just to do the right thing noni. wish you Goodluck and Godspeed in all you do onwards.

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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by mobenjackson(m): 6:53pm On Jul 09
IfeomaChris:
Goodmorning guys..

I applied for PR under family sponsorship last year December

gave my biometric in February ,
got AOR same month ..

Around march we got a mail that my husband has passed eligibility to sponsor me and that my application would be forwarded to Accra

After then ..there has been no mail from ircc ..my husband decided to contact the house of rep in Canada to call ircc and they did and told me ircc said we have passed criminality and we should have more patience ....

So last week and my husband called them again and they said they have moved my application to Accra ... Please I don't know what this means cause I heard that once ur application is moved to Accra ..that means it's passport submission next but I haven't done my medicals yet .. can someone explain to me

Hi Hi...the wait ahead is not as much as the wait already done. That been said, since it has been stated in your Sponsor approval letter it was forwarded to Accra, all you gotta do is wait, Accra will work on your file when they are ready o. go and do your medicals even tho they haven't requested for it (be proactive pls) and send webform/mail everyday until they acknowledge it has been updated to your file (trust me, i did mine for 3 straight weeks without missing a day, on the 1st day of the 4th week i got a reply it was updated - showed in tracker and gckey), your own eligibility as PA hasn't started - this i am 1000000% sure of, so get medicals outta they way, so we know its left with security and eligibility. trust me, eligibility only take them approx. 11mins, so it can be completed within an hour (in a flash you will see your tracker go from not started-NS to completed).

sorry to be the bearer of this news but PPR is not in sight yet, say anything from September sha (we dey same boat - Jan 2024 submission here...lol)

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