I'm on the same page with you. I also wish to travel to Canada. I visited the deputy high commission to Canada's office last week to enquire about travelling to Canada as a tourist. I was asked some few questions and then told what I require. I was told to book a hotel in Canada, bring the evidence of booking, get my international passport and 2 passport photo, bank statement of sponsor and then print visa application on their website. After gathering those documents, I was asked to take them to visa application Centre. Pay 33k visa application fee and one other 19k. But I myself still needs more information from nairalanders

giga02:
Hi Everyone! I'm a novice and I want to apply for Canada Visiting Visa which intend doing myself. I just have so few questions after reading through some pages on this trend.
1. At the VFS office do I submit all my documents and passport or I only scan my documents and drop my passport? ( I haven't being to any VFS center before)
2. Can I get to do my biometric that same day of submitting?
3. I plan of going to Canada by July ending, applying this month can it still be possible to still achieve my July ending targets?
I really do appreciate if someone can answer my questions

giga02:
Hi Everyone! I'm a novice and I want to apply for Canada Visiting Visa which intend doing myself. I just have so few questions after reading through some pages on this trend.
1. At the VFS office do I submit all my documents and passport or I only scan my documents and drop my passport? ( I haven't being to any VFS center before)
2. Can I get to do my biometric that same day of submitting?
3. I plan of going to Canada by July ending, applying this month can it still be possible to still achieve my July ending targets?
I really do appreciate if someone can answer my questions

Gooday! Nairalanders,

I have a sister In Canada that is married and working. She has a residence visa and she want me to come to Canada. Unfortunately for me I don't bear the same surname with her.

Please what method can we use to apply?

I just complete my degree education waiting for NYSC call up letter.

APPPRRROOOOVVVVED!!!

Getting a Visa, really have to be with how sincere you are with your application.

Applied first, it was denied after 65 days with reasons ranging from Purpose and Travel history.

I applied with the very same document, and it was approved.

Am wondering, what is wrong with the first guy? i offend you?

The second application took 12 days and i got a mail, i was damn sure it was approved!

Just keep shooting, but shoot with sincerity.

This fuss about having billion in your account, really , really doesn't work. The first application had 18million, The reapplication had 1 million ( i actually didn't check).

I wonder what this people are really looking for, but trust me, be sincere.

Congrats

vibrant99:
APPPRRROOOOVVVVED!!!

Getting a Visa, really have to be with how sincere you are with your application.

Applied first, it was denied after 65 days with reasons ranging from Purpose and Travel history.

I applied with the very same document, and it was approved.

Am wondering, what is wrong with the first guy? i offend you?

The second application took 12 days and i got a mail, i was damn sure it was approved!

Just keep shooting, but shoot with sincerity.

This fuss about having billion in your account, really , really doesn't work. The first application had 18million, The reapplication had 1 million ( i actually didn't check).

I wonder what this people are really looking for, but trust me, be sincere.

Hello everyone. I have been following this thread since my hubby mentioned visiting Canada,( it was never on my list of tourist countries)lol. Anyways I have read this thread from Part 1 to Part 2 in the last 2 months. I am about to start my application process and i will like to ask a few questions and they are as follows
1. Do i open one application form for my husband and I or separate forms?
2. If yes, to same application form; do we both need different letters of purpose of travel/itinerary breakdown?
3. Can my "Letter OF Introduction" by self also entail my purpose of travel and Itinerary breakdown or each letter should stand alone?
4. Do I write a separate letter explaining my bank statement in a situation where one is involve in Thrift aka Ajo?

Thank you very much.

Hello house,

Please Wot is the possibility of my sister's visit visa been approved, most of the people who submitted their application that I know of were denied.

Congratulation!!!
Please can you list the documents you submitted.
Once again Congratulations

vibrant99:
APPPRRROOOOVVVVED!!!

Getting a Visa, really have to be with how sincere you are with your application.

Applied first, it was denied after 65 days with reasons ranging from Purpose and Travel history.

I applied with the very same document, and it was approved.

Am wondering, what is wrong with the first guy? i offend you?

The second application took 12 days and i got a mail, i was damn sure it was approved!

Just keep shooting, but shoot with sincerity.

This fuss about having billion in your account, really , really doesn't work. The first application had 18million, The reapplication had 1 million ( i actually didn't check).

I wonder what this people are really looking for, but trust me, be sincere.

My dear, to actually get canadian Visa now and this time, You need a strong Reason, a Strong "SOP" and a very Strong home "Ties".

cutezain:
Hello house,

Please Wot is the possibility of my sister's visit visa been approved, most of the people who submitted their application that I know of were denied.

vibrant99:
My dear, to actually get canadian Visa now and this time, You need a strong Reason, a Strong "SOP" and a very Strong home "Ties".

I am trying to send you a message but it seems to be bouncing back

Congratulation. I believe they prefer running statement than fix amount.

Congrat

vibrant99:
APPPRRROOOOVVVVED!!!

Getting a Visa, really have to be with how sincere you are with your application.

Applied first, it was denied after 65 days with reasons ranging from Purpose and Travel history.

I applied with the very same document, and it was approved.

Am wondering, what is wrong with the first guy? i offend you?

The second application took 12 days and i got a mail, i was damn sure it was approved!

Just keep shooting, but shoot with sincerity.

This fuss about having billion in your account, really , really doesn't work. The first application had 18million, The reapplication had 1 million ( i actually didn't check).

I wonder what this people are really looking for, but trust me, be sincere.

Thank you

ladylco:


Go ahead and apply online for them. The application will have same profile as long as you create a single profile for them, only that your dad will be recognised as the principal applicant. If feel online is their best bet as long as all relevant docs are submitted. I did same for my parents and they got their visas and their
applications were treated on a single profiles.
Your being a PR holder will even be an added ad vantage for them especially ur mom, just that their application muSt be document tight then vola the visas are theirs.

All the best

Thank you so much

manlikegb:


@jpepper, while you wait for elders in the house to provide a well detailed guide to your requests, let me give a try my own little way. I know for sure that both your parents' applications can be treated together regardless the route(paper or online). The trick lies in the answers you provide when answering the questionnaire. When your dad(primary applicant) is answering the questionnaire, it will get to a point where he'll be asked if he wants to submit an application for a family member, he has to pick 'YES' here. Then he should just follow thru till he'll be asked again if he wants to submit an application for another family member, then he will say NO, and then continue till the end. When done, a checklist will be generated for both him and your mom.

I don't think it should be a problem that she's a Home-Maker. While I have never personally used such, I know it flies for USA application(if applying with hubby) so I believe it should work with Canada too. Your dad will just have to make sure his own Proof of Funds, Home ties et al satisfies the visa officer.

In my opinion, given that your parents will be handling the most part of their application themselves, I'll suggest you consider the paper route so they won't have to deal with the stress of having to scan and fit documents to usual 4MB.

As for your bank statement, sounds like a good idea if its included but I just don't know how to bring it in now especially because you're not the one inviting your dad who is the primary applicant. I'm thinking he can mention you in his "Introduction you" and perhaps provide your details that way. I don't know for sure, let the elders chip in.

No of years issued for the visa is totally up to them. I have been issued 1year TRV before, and I have later been issued till passport expires. The VO's use their discretion and I believe thats down to how convinced they are by the applicant's profile.

As of right now, if you want to go paper route(in Lagos), you will need to go to VFS office, then they will give you a date to come back for submission.

Hope this helps. All the best to your folks.

cutezain:
Hello house,

Please Wot is the possibility of my sister's visit visa been approved, most of the people who submitted their application that I know of were denied.

Really?

I thinks your sister would have been able to get more guide if this question was asked before the application

Applications are treated on a case by case basis. we can not tell here the possibility of your sister getting her visa only the VO can.

However, if the application is well presented with all relevant documents am sure she should be able to get it.

When did she apply? vis paper or online? what are the documents submitted?

All the best to her

Ho adefreshguy, have you receive any update yet?

adefreshguy:
thanks @gg4real i havent received any update on my application since may 9. what could be taking time, any guru in the house should help.

You do not have to share the same surname for you to be her sister, I believe there is a section in the form where they ask if you have a sibling/relative in Canada, you should select yes and provide her name. Then provide your birth certificate and hers to show you are from the same parents, you can also show her change of name document(or an equivalent of that). I think that is enough proof that she is indeed your sister. Good Luck

kaffy4tope:



Gooday! Nairalanders,

I have a sister In Canada that is married and working. She has a residence visa and she want me to come to Canada. Unfortunately for me I don't bear the same surname with her.

Please what method can we use to apply?

I just complete my degree education waiting for NYSC call up letter.

This thread can be dry sha!

Not as lively and action filled as the USA thread.

My people lets keep the house active na

There are more rejections than you can imagine, it kills the morale and you just discover that people are moving away from here to carry on with their daily activities rather than worrying about travelling.

ladylco:
This thread can be dry sha!

Not as lively and action filled as the USA thread.

My people lets keep the house active na

Good day to the house am new to naira land, am married with a baby girl, I work with a microfinance bank and I had intention of going to Canada but don't want to go through agent, pls can I get step to step process of applying? I will appreciate any respond pls.

No update yet. still hoping for Good news from them..

gg4real:
Ho adefreshguy, have you receive any update yet?

you have come to the right place,
but you will have to help yourself for our guru to help you.
read the thread from page one to the current page. and whatever you dont understand you can then ask.

Mayowa7777:
Good day to the house am new to naira land, am married with a baby girl, I work with a microfinance bank and I had intention of going to Canada but don't want to go through agent, pls can I get step to step process of applying? I will appreciate any respond pls.

What's going on peeps? This thread is too dry. Let's keep it alive

wow.....i applied and was denied. i was asked to apply again but i angrily refused. maybe i should have. what i wanted to go for was planned for end July, didnt think i would make it....anyways, i don chop my money

vibrant99:
APPPRRROOOOVVVVED!!!

Getting a Visa, really have to be with how sincere you are with your application.

Applied first, it was denied after 65 days with reasons ranging from Purpose and Travel history.

I applied with the very same document, and it was approved.

Am wondering, what is wrong with the first guy? i offend you?

The second application took 12 days and i got a mail, i was damn sure it was approved!

Just keep shooting, but shoot with sincerity.

This fuss about having billion in your account, really , really doesn't work. The first application had 18million, The reapplication had 1 million ( i actually didn't check).

I wonder what this people are really looking for, but trust me, be sincere.

[quote author=ladylco post=64421632][/quote] hello house I have a 74 years old lady friend inviting me to the USA.. Tho we met on line.. On the invite she wrote are home address email and phone number.. Told them where I work and that I go to a part time school.. She also stated that I have all my school payments also I will be staying in her house for the period of two weeks till I return.. And also she will be responsible for any financial blaablaa. My question now is I have never traveled before out of Naija. Do you think I will be granted the visa. Because I filled in my for I will be going on vacation... Or what other way can she say she met me to make it geneuie... Please my guru in the house help me. Thanks

Vinscott01:
hello house I have a 74 years old lady friend inviting me to the USA.. Tho we met on line.. On the invite she wrote are home address email and phone number.. Told them where I work and that I go to a part time school.. She also stated that I have all my school payments also I will be staying in her house for the period of two weeks till I return.. And also she will be responsible for any financial blaablaa. My question now is I have never traveled before out of Naija. Do you think I will be granted the visa. Because I filled in my for I will be going on vacation... Or what other way can she say she met me to make it geneuie... Please my guru in the house help me. Thanks

Wrong thread, we talk Canada here and not the US. But then, from a consideration of all you wrote now, you won't "lailai" get the visa, you at least deserve some bluntness!

Thanks so much Jawa, l really appreciate your time and effort which is so explanatory. I will go for the passport renewal process immediately and l will keep you posted as soon as possible.
God bless you.



Hi borvick, I believe the thought of renewing your passport is a good one. firstly, the canadians will not issue a visa exceeding your passport validity so you may see yourself going to manor house again sooner than later for a renewal.
secondly, you mentioned you want to apply in August, what if by the time they approve and request for your passport, you dont have up to six months on it? i dont see why you cant renew and apply at the earliest possible time and i think you should apply online so invase it doesnt come out on time, it doesnt ruin your US trip.
thirdly, which i think is worthy to note, you plan to travel to the US in November while your passport expires April which brings it within the six months mark depending on dates, have you checked with CBP and your Airline to make sure this will not be an issue as a lot of carriers will refuse to airlift you if you fall short of 6months or more validity on your passport?

then on your application, i honestly believe that, if you are compact and intellectual with it, it may come out well. the most important thing to note here is that your son has a profile and you must have been listed there so lying about anything will certainly ruin your application. these VOs compare stories and documentation a lot. the docs i believe you need;
your sons admission letter
your sons birth certificate showing your name clearly
your sons study permit/ student visa
any evidence of payment of his school fees
evidence of your source of income and tax clearance
accommodation plan clearly showing duration of visit
flight reservation showing destination(which should be your son's city of residence), arrival and departure dates but do not pay a dime
an invitation letter from him if he is an adult but dont fret over this. any other relevant docs

if i was making this application, i will make sure not to mumble documentation because it is easier and faster for a VO to refuse an application than to request for addition clarification/documentation. write a well detailed letter of explanation(but not more than 2 pages) introducing yourself and relationship with your son, use separate paragraphs to address each category of your travel ;introduction and relationship, income, accomodation, transportation, ties to home country, visa refusals to other countries and why you feel they may have refused you unjustly because they will find out anyway. dont ever listen to people that tell you have excess documents so far the documents are meaningful. attach the first 4 documents i listed to your explanation letter as one upload and make sure to upload all documents in the right places and note that you may have to upload some documents in more than one place. best of luck with your application and I hope you see your son soon.

Quick Note: you did not mention if you are a single mum or anything about family so put that into consideration. the VO may also wonder why your son wouldnt get a visa and meet you in the US instead so make sure to have an explanation to that.

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Processing Times says 28 days for visiting visa process but application processing is taking almost 60days. I want to ask if its the same with other applicants?

gg4real:
Processing Times says 28 days for visiting visa process but application processing is taking almost 60days. I want to ask if its the same with other applicants?

. Pls do a CSE to cic.This is beyond normal processing time.Goodluck.

Yes I think it is for most online applications. Just got passport request after 55 days.

gg4real:
Processing Times says 28 days for visiting visa process but application processing is taking almost 60days. I want to ask if its the same with other applicants?

It use to be 30/days before

Gymme:
Yes I think it is for most online applications. Just got passport request after 55 days.