justwise:


1. She can get both

2. It doesn't matter.

3. Letter from her company(detailing her position and how the conference will be beneficiary to the company) , her employment letter, conference details, her bank statement and payslips(As a home tie)


1.Is this the first time her company is sending somebody for such conference?

2. Well known company?

3. Does she have travel history?

4. On a good or above salary?

justwise:
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1. Do you work or run a business in Nigeria?
2. What is your monthly take-home income?
3. What is your budget for the trip?

olayinkamentor:


Yeah I work and my take home is 100+ a month and my budgets for the trip is 750k

Chelda:


Thank you very much.

1. Yes it is the first time the company is attending the conference

2. It's an averagely known Oil and Gas Company

3. Yes she has travel history.

4. Her salary is N203,820.64

olayinkamentor:


Yeah I work and my take home is 100+ a month and my budgets for the trip is 750k

sKeetz:


You people can be unnecessaryly mean sometimes

Or is it just the normal ass licking of white people

scaezar:


Bros, anything yet?

justwise:
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Her salary is not bad, she can give it a go and see what happens

justwise:
@OmoBendel24

Sorry that i have to hide some of your replies, your first reply was enough there is no point wasting your energy on non-issue.

justwise:
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1. Do you work or run a business in Nigeria?

2. What is your monthly take-home income?

3. What is your budget for the trip?

Seckleymarvin:
Has anyone been able to appeal their refusal successfully? I spoke with an immigration lawyer about our refusal and she thinks every document submitted is in check and we should appeal. She sounds optimistic. I'm giving it a try. Has anyone gone this route successfully?

bigcil2:

'Sir im in a similar situation. I want to apply and i believe i have to be thorough . i run a business that has been registered since 2012 but i have never for once paid tax, do i need tax clearance?. Secondly my account accumulation for four months is 7m plus but in my business account not personal account, is this sufficient for tourist visa. Lastly what should be my Budget for the trip , should it be in Naira , USD or CAD, what should be the minimum. Thanks in anticipation

justwise:


1. yes you need a tax clearance so as to separate net income from gross net income.

Its not always about having huge amount in your account, you need to support that amount with evidence of the source.


2. You need to draw the budget for the trip that will give you an idea about the amount suitable for your trip. Your budget will be in CAD. Nothing like minimum or maximum about to have in your account, it will depend on your budget for the trip and the strength of your income

bigcil2:


I really appreciate your response.
First question how does the tax clearance separate gross income from net income?

I’m really surprised that I need tax clearance for visiting Canada for a few days. With that said. This tax clearance thing is it the FIRS tax clearance or the tax receipt we pay to the government- I mean those payments made through proxy’s that come to our offices. I hope I laid my question out right

bigcil2:


I really appreciate your response.
First question how does the tax clearance separate gross income from net income?

I’m really surprised that I need tax clearance for visiting Canada for a few days. With that said. This tax clearance thing is it the FIRS tax clearance or the tax receipt we pay to the government- I mean those payments made through proxy’s that come to our offices. I hope I laid my question out right

justwise:


Good question, I know many times here many of us talk about tax clearance/certificate which is confusing sometimes.. let me put it this way..

The 7m in your account is not a net profit, it's your gross profit which needs to be taxed so as to know your actual take home profit.

Your tax clearance/certificate shows that and it also show the state of your business which will indicate whether you will be able to afford the trip to Canada.

You don't spend your gross profit on leisure trip, you spend your net profit leaving you with your gross profit to keep your business running and it also serves as your tie to Nigeria.

If you present the 7m as a business man how will the VO know how much out of that 7m is your gross or net profit?

justwise:


Good question, I know many times here many of us talk about tax clearance/certificate which is confusing sometimes.. let me put it this way..

The 7m in your account is not a net profit, it's your gross profit which needs to be taxed so as to know your actual take home profit.

Your tax clearance/certificate shows that and it also show the state of your business which will indicate whether you will be able to afford the trip to Canada.

You don't spend your gross profit on leisure trip, you spend your net profit leaving you with your gross profit to keep your business running and it also serves as your tie to Nigeria.

If you present the 7m as a business man how will the VO know how much out of that 7m is your gross or net profit?

bigcil2:

My business is not a Limited Liability Company its an enterprise oo

bigcil2:


Okay. .... But come to think of it. If I have a gross of x naira how would tax .... I'm confused sef

bigcil2:


I really appreciate your response.
First question how does the tax clearance separate gross income from net income?

I’m really surprised that I need tax clearance for visiting Canada for a few days. With that said. This tax clearance thing is it the FIRS tax clearance or the tax receipt we pay to the government- I mean those payments made through proxy’s that come to our offices. I hope I laid my question out right

justwise:


Good question, I know many times here many of us talk about tax clearance/certificate which is confusing sometimes.. let me put it this way..

The 7m in your account is not a net profit, it's your gross profit which needs to be taxed so as to know your actual take home profit.

Your tax clearance/certificate shows that and it also show the state of your business which will indicate whether you will be able to afford the trip to Canada.

You don't spend your gross profit on leisure trip, you spend your net profit leaving you with your gross profit to keep your business running and it also serves as your tie to Nigeria.

If you present the 7m as a business man how will the VO know how much out of that 7m is your gross or net profit?

justwise:


It doesn't matter you still have to pay business income tax

manlikegb:


@bigcil2, while including your coy tax clearance further strengthens your application, I don't think it is compulsorily a necessity because I did not include it in mine and was approved recently. If you have it, use it. If you don't have it, then don't sweat it.

However, I must also stress that you shouldn't be looking to use funds inside your company account as your only proof of funds. While the company statement of account shows your source of income, I think they don't expect you to mix biz with pleasure, so you should have a personal account for your personal expenses. It is of my opinion that it is better to support your application with a personal statement of account with substantial amount that can cover for your trip and even leave good cushion(as they don't expect you to spend all you have on a one week trip). Except this is a business trip, I don't think your company account as only proof of financial capability can fly. Just my thoughts and from what worked for me.

Do your homework before applying please.

Goodluck.



@bigcil2, you have a very good response here by @justwise. Thats why I believe supporting your application with a personal bank statement(sufficient enough for trip and extra) will clear the VO's worry about gross/net et al.

Goldenegg:
Good day my beloved people.
I submitted my online application on 10th October, 2017.
Did biometrics on 11th October, 2017
I just got an email for original passport request today, 19th November, 2017.

My question is, if I submit my passport, how long would it take to receive it back?

My gurus and expert in the house, please respond. Thank you very much in advance.