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We got a Text and also an Email some moments ago that the ports have been returned to the TLS Center.

Submission was on the 18th of July.

Regards,

Dentale:


Sorry I’m just seeing this. I also saw you tried to email me. I don’t know how emails work on Nairaland, sorry…
Yes I’ve had several long term uk and us visas since I was an undergrad student. Also visited several southeast Asian countries on vacation. I’ve never been to Canada nor applied for a Canadian visa out of personal interest.

I think this is just a very busy period for them. They will circle back once they have cleared their backlog of applications.

Oh thank GOD it’s not only us then, Lol.

Do you have past Schengen visa(s) or USA/UK/Canada?

Dentale:


lol 😂 I don’t think they’ve denied your family visas. They are probably busy watching the Olympics 🤔. I submitted on the 22nd along with my spouse. We are also well travelled but no updates about our applications yet. Let’s be patient, they will revert when ready.

I noticed that you applied as a first timer haven't you had any previous Schengen visas? or visas from the USA, Canada, or the UK.

I had to revisit this thread after a long time to check the latest, My family and I, including my Mum, applied on July 18, 2024 for Our Yearly Family Vacation.

Usually, our applications are processed within 3 to 5 days. This will be our fifth Schengen visa, except for my mother, who has visas for Canada and the USA.

Between my family and me, we have visited over 34 countries and hold valid 10-years visa for Canada and the USA. We also have four expired Schengen visas issued by the French Embassy, expired UK visas and many more.

My second Son does not need a visa as he holds a Canadian port.

It has been 15 days without any updates. Abi, Has denied our visas ni?

I sincerely hope that Nigerians can overcome these visa challenges, as the anxiety over visa results is immense despite being well-traveled.

Regards,

Atinukemi23:


Keeping all
Fingers crossed, if no pick up email tomorrow Friday then from nextweek monday, the olympics backlog should have subside by now.
tracking still showing in Progress.
Will
Keep you posted.

Hi,

You can send me a message.

Regards,

debsol:


Hello Joseph,
Kindly also share with me too. The of the visa on arrival personnel.

Hello,

I already replied you,

Regards,

isentropic:

Please I sent you a PM.I need help as regards the visa on arrival for my son

We recently had our baby in Canada, I can share with you the that helped with Visa on Arrival.

Regards,

Omoola18:
@moyomola22 please any luck with this?Kindly share with me

Kindly share details of personnel that can help with ETC in Ottawa. Will also appreciate of someone that can help with VISA on Arrival for newborn in Nigeria.


Which is faster and less stressful to get?

I hope this doesn’t affect that of Lagos, or why is emergency center now transferred to Ottawa rather than Lagos.

Regards,

hunee:

Ok sir

Hi,

I sincerely like the bolded and I think I spoke about this in my last few comments.

But permit me to remove UK out of the list.

Regards,

oluayebenz:


Good job?

Enter via student visa, get certificate and hope for the best.... Na 50 50.
Securing LMIA job after study is even hard.

I don't understand the media hype about Canada sef.
USA, UK and some European countries dupe Canada honestly.

But if we keep talking, we might be tagged as enemy.

For those japping with visit visa,,, all I can say is all the best o 🚶🚶🚶

Is this a subject of argument? I am telling you what we did, what will you tell the Nigerian Immigration when you land with the baby in Nigeria?

Do you think processing a Nigerian port is swift in Ottawa?

For your information, if the baby doesn't have a Travel clearance processed by the Nigerian Embassy in Ottawa, you are expected to get an approval for the visa on arrival which you will board with, once the baby lands in Nigeria, the visa sticker will be affixed on the Canadian port, then in Nigeria, you can book a port date for the baby, that way it will be easier for you to get back to work or your business in Naija.

Else you go wait taya to get the baby a Naija port in Ottawa.

Do we have to argue all information contributed here?

Regards,

Ikiloba:
Lol as a Nigerian even if you have another countries port you don't need a visa to enter your own country .... Get the child birth certificate and Canada port and travel.. if you are at the airport the child would be allowed in cause he is a Nigerian.. dont

Hi,

We recently had our baby in Canada and I can guide you step by step, the issue now is that your visa isn’t ready, this can be super fast or delayed (depending on your luck).

There is a thread for birthing and I think the thread is so dry.

Regards,

ogeoflyf:
Good day house trust everyone is doing great please I am two months pregnant and I would love to have my child in Canada please is there anyone that can aid me with the process and steps and cost on how to go about it, I’ll appreciate it Godbless

6 months will show the Officer more about your financial stability.

Regards,

ayoka2015:
How many month bank statement is need for visitors visa in Canada pls 3m or 6months

Hi,

A lot of people use TC issued by the Nigerian Embassy in Ottawa, however, because of the timing, I applied for a Nigerian Visa on Arrival for my Son, as at then it was around N280K and that was the best price, but now USD has gone up. (The payment on the system uses USD)

Regards,

P4perissos:
Good evening everyone.
Please people that have gone to give birth in canada and back to Nigeria. How do i go about the permit for my baby to enter nigeria. Is it an online application?
Thank you

You can add it together, VFS used to accept multiple ports those days, I do not know if TLS will.

Regards,

damkanlinsin:
Please I have my previous travel in my old port. Do I need to add the port to my application or just a copy of the visas and stamps can someone help me out thanks

It’s now 6 months.

Regards,

Ashirioluwa:


Yes, you can apply now. You can apply for a visa up to ninety days before your trip.

Yes it will be updated within 48 hours.

Regards,

Ashirioluwa:
I applied for a visa for one of my juniors this past August, and luckily the email for the port request came in a few minutes ago, but I checked the application tracker status and found no information as per the visa.

Has this scenario happened to anyone before?

This is a top example of comments I often like to see and read; for those who know me on this thread earlier.

So detailed and well explained, it’s your choice to decide, a lot of people need to have a mild expectation about a place and experience it first hand by yourself.

Lot of people have this orientation about “ ah Canada is giving visas let’s take this opportunity once and for all”

Like I often say, those countries spend more advertising their countries than developing it in the real sense. (I am not saying they do not have a better welfare for their citizens, of-course they do, My wife and I recently had our second child in Canada, so, I mean it worth being a citizen)

Yes, a lot of people (would) say it’s still better of Nigeria; that’s why I said experiencing it first hand is the best lesson.

Regards,

Nbv1:
I have warned many here and will continue to warn to avoid regrets, do not waste your funds coming to canada with visit visa with the intention of getting a job and settling. Do not waste your funds .it’s difficult to get jobs even for PR holders and students It is difficult. Visitors have no chance. I live here and I am advising you. Even before you make that move coming with student visa , think twice. Except if your plans is to come and study and go back home . Only 30% of students get PR after studies . It is even tougher now. No CEC draws, EE draws stood at 500 Crs , 2years course + 2 years working experience and ielts 9 bands will be around 480 Crs , many PGWP holders have just few months left expiry with no chance of getting ITA as we speak. Canadian government make things difficult for students to transit to PR . They rather waste their funds on asylum seekers who cooked up lies to get easy stay without breaking a sweat, whereas those who have spent over 60k cad studying are left to waiting for a miracle ! The best way to get here is through PR ( express entry) it is not easy but it is the best way for those who are extremely brilliant young and have good credentials with work experience.

Hello,

From VFS experience, you cannot book him under Frequent Traveler since he is not, but you can submit together same day and same time if there is a document to back up you are all together.

Regards,

meljoe:
He’s not hearing same surname as us , are you sure I can book him under frequent ? And it’s no longer at vfs oh but tls ? You know Tls people can be funny and are different from Vfs

Hi,

Any prior travel history?

Regards,

Johnomoreg:


I have gotten mine port back to from TLS
They refuse me and my family visa😌😌
Should I real apply now or wait for some weeks. Thank u all

Hi,

Are you sure you made payments for biometrics?
If you are sure, the Biometrics Instruction letter will still come give it more time.


Regards,

MaryAndrews:
Please o.....I submitted my application for visitor visa renewal since Saturday. My payment included payment for biometrics. Up till now, no biometrics letter has been sent to me. I saw on this thread people who got their biometric letters same day they submitted. Because Saturday was a weekend, I thought I would get mine on Monday. But up till now (Tuesday), nothing. Does anyone know how I can them? No link to send an email on the new portal.

Hi,

Where has your BF been before?

Has he been to several times?
Also does TLS also categorize travellers in the order of

1. First time Traveller -Tourism
2. Frequent Traveller- Tourism
etc.?

I just want to know i have had four (4) Schengen Visas previously.

Regards,

zizle87:


From my own experience, with all the necessary documents and even an invitation and sponsorship letter, I believe they are being very strict this period. They are mostly giving frequent travelers and right now even those in that category are being scrutinized. I was meant to travel with my Boyfriend who is a frequent traveler and still had an invitation letter as well yet was denied twice. The essence of the trip is ruined and I almost decided not to travel anymore if not that our host put in a lot to have us visit. It’s frustrating.
We tried sending an appeal and no response. Just apply again because to appeal you have to have a very strong reason as to why you want to visit. I wish they could read minds because people like me don’t even want to stay past 2 weeks . The profiling this period is crazy .

Hello,

To my own understanding I think he was asking about Microfinance Banks/Microcredit Banks.

If that is the case; some people had used it and got approved whilst others were not.

You can decide to give it a try (A verifiable one) but you can this with a Commercial Bank Statements (Otherwise known as the Regular Banks).

Good-luck.

Regards,

Phemos:

Some of the questions u guys ask is very annoying.
Which one is commercial bank and regular banks

sparrow76:

Greetings to All Solomons in the group, males and females. Kudos to you! Pls I want to ask if someone can present Commercial Bank Statement of for Visa purposes instead of all these regular bank?

Hi,

Please note that for either of the spouse studying at College or University level will get a Study permit and the Wife or Husband can apply for a visiting visa or SOWP likewise the children too (Study or Visiting Visa) at anytime not necessarily after Six Months.

You can get more information here!

https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/7776621/canadian-student-visa-thread-part#124631299

Regards,

ShalomJP:
Team,

Please I need an urgent response

I read somewhere where it was stated that for that "Students must complete 6 months of studies in Canada to invite family or friends." Please can someone urgently throw more light on this. Is this true?

Does this mean that a wife who is a student and has done 1 month of studies cannot invite her husband and children until she has completed 6 months of studies?

Someone with experience should please help explain. Thank you.

Yeah sure that’s nice, with other ing documents that will help your application.

Regards,

Canadahome:


Okay.

I am attaching my employment letters as well and payslips.

If all you have in your is c$7K just reduce it to c$3K or c$3.5K this will cover for Her flight and other miscellaneous.

Regards,

Canadahome:
Hello,

Here is the question I am referring to. See attached picture.

Hello,

Are you sure this is exactly what the question says?

For that section that I know, calculate the cost of her flight and add little more to it since you are accommodating her and she isn’t spending on other things.

Regards,

Canadahome:
Hello guys,

I am applying for my mother in law. So, in the application is asking how much money she is bringing to Canada.

I am sponsoring her stay 100%. Should I write the amount in my Canadian bank in the section where she is suppose to write how much money she’s bringing?

July is a long time and besides the French Embassy requires the last three months bank statements.

My advice is that you print your Statements of (s) from July till date.

There is no interview whatsoever.

Regards,

Purpleivy:
Good evening everyone, please I need to quickly confirm this. My appointment is in 2days and my bank statement is for 5months from March to July, can I still proceed with this statement or it will be an issue. It was also generated from my Access bank App so no stamp on it but there is signature on the last page.

Secondly, will there be interview on the appointment day? I’m applying for Tourist visa.

Thank you for your help.

Hi,

I used my own portal, the one I applied with from Last year.

Regards,

Haryour124:


Congratulations bro, pls did u open a new portal for ur mum or u used your previous portal for her?

Hi,

I used my own portal, the one I applied with from Last year.

Regards,

Canadahome:


Congratulations.

Please, did you open an on her behalf? Or you open an with your details and applied on her behalf?

Good Afternoon All,

I submitted a TRV for my Mum on the 12th of September 2023 to enable Her travel with us (Myself and Family) in December 2023, however, just this morning she was sent a PPR.

Application date: 12th Sept 2023

Biometrics: 18th Sept 2023

BVL and PPR: 2nd Oct. 2023

Sponsor: Myself

Travel History: None.

Regards,

Try to pay up and send the receipt of payment to them via email; else you can wait until they get it, but most likely going to return it to the courier service.

Regards Ma,

zeb04:


I just found out after submitting. I have been trying vfs to know how to send the receipt now but no way.

Do you have any ideas at all?

They will ask for Transmission fee for Children who didn't do Biometrics.

Regards,

zeb04:
Children do not need biometric so o want yo ask if they are to pay transmission fee when submitting port for stamping?

Josephb

Pls i just realized that i need to pay transmission fee for my daughter, i have already sent her port. How do i pay and let them know that i have?

Emmafe do you have an idea?