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Hello again,

So I applied last week for a visit visa online, got my biometrics done after getting the biometrics letter. I eventually got an update on my that reads something along this line: "biometrics not needed for your application, you will receive an update, if this is changed". Is this normal?

omoba26:
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hello, sorry about the refusal. how did you apply? Online or paper route?

Hello,

So I applied last week online, got my biometrics done after getting the biometric letter. I eventually just got an update on my that reads something along this line: "biometrics not needed for your application, you will receive an update, if this is changed". Is this normal?

CanadianNurse:
How easy is it for a Nigerian application to be processed in China or Russia knowing how much they scrutinize and confirm anything coming out of that country and secondly I think the VO's recognize the fact that there are trends when it comes to visa application there was a time when it was trend to borrow money and apply for visa which is probably why the request of this additional documents came into place... Your don't expect a VO to follow the trend of the whole world they probably know what's up with a particular region... You might be right though I'm not arguing or debating I'm just wondering

I see your points. But then i feel they can be tended to easily.
For example: i believe ing documents will most probably take the same route (e-mails and phone calls), regardless of where the VO is located. It's not like VOs go about visiting organizations in person just to the documents issued by them.

Secondly, just like gcms and CIC, there's probably an "in-house" portal for VOs, where the general trend in each country is ed, as well as the templates for requesting appropriate documents to clarify.

Someone also mentioned something along the line "VOs in Ghana can relate with Nigerian environment better". I don't know how valid that view might be, knowing that VOs all over the world are full blood Canadians, and most probably hold similar views.

At the end of the day though, it might be true that there's a restriction to how far an application can travel away from its origin. It is also possible that certain VOs choose to treat applications from same set of countries. Anything is possible.

Austinpee4:

Very few and rare case(s). Most online application would be processed within an applicant's region of residence. This will aid easy processing without violating any exisiting laws surrounding transmission of international port accross international borders. Alot of agreement has to be reached before it is allowed. I doubt the canadian government will want to enter into that when it has other visa offices near the applicant performing same duties with a better grab and understanding of each ing document submitted.

I believe application assessment/processing and visa issuance are 2 different things. From what I gathered online, applications are processed all across the world. Even paper applications are scanned by the VFS and placed on some central online portal, to be picked up by a less busy VO, across the world. However, once your app is approved by a VO, the visa will be issued by the appropriate VAC (ie: the one where you submitted your app/ the nearest issuing centre to your country/the centre you selected in your app/ etc). This is based on my reading, no one knows for sure, how the applications are handled.

Bennycollins:
What if Nigeria disintegrates??

If Nigeria disintegrates peacefully (through talks/referendum), your money is safe. The resulting countries will figure out how to share the debts and pay them. If it is by war, "you have no money", regardless of where you put it...whether it's in treasury bills, or savings , or buried underground; whatever happens to "Naira", as a result of the war will affect your money.

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Hello,

Please who still uses this prepaid card? Please review. I'm thinking of getting a dollar prepaid card. I hope it isn't affected by the ongoing currency control wahala?

Hello,

Please who still uses this prepaid card? Please review. I'm thinking of getting a dollar prepaid card. I hope it isn't affected by the ongoing currency control wahala?

frenchwine:

Maybe you didn't actually goof. Some banks are strict about the minimum principal and they don't trade at anything below, perhaps as per bank policy.
I regularly trade through UBA and their minimum principal is 1m.
They however have attractive going rates, though I'm open to banks with better rates.

Please when last did you bid through UBA? What was the rate? Did they allow you to bid in the primary auction like stanbic and GT seem to have been doing?

HarveySpecter1:




Who told you that everyone that wants to go to Canada is doing so for the sake of "hustling"? Fallacy of hasty and ignorant generalisation. It's fine that you want to come back to develop your country. That is what you want to do, allow other forum do what they want to do without making them feel like they are doing something wrong. Lots of people will rather live in a country like Canada with clean air, peaceful environment, constant power supply, sane political system to the reasons you pointed out for wanting to return to Nigeria. I know lots of people here who have gotten well paying jobs in Canada. Live and let live. Don't choke us with your own ideas.

I was expecting that reply from a typical Nigerian that can't comprehend a post of few paragraphs. Welcome

Sorry o, if my telling you that getting quality education and actual professional skills is very important for success in life no matter where you find yourself, is choking you ....biko no vex, you hear? Quickly drink water, make you no choke again...

Smartlawyer:

Thank you @Osemigho. My desire for now is to become a Dr. of laws, and possibly become a partner in my law firm/Senior Advocate of Nigeria. Whilst PR may be an additional icing, it is not in my immediate plan. That said, I appreciate your advise and will KIV.

Sighs....thank God that you exist! Apparently, people here believe, everyone on a visa thread automatically wants to "escape Nigeria". I've seen someone here accuse another person of lying, just because the said, he is only interested in the Canadian education.

I know Nigerians generally have bandwagon mentality, but there's really a lot more you can achieve with a good Canadian MSC/PhD, than just living permanently in Canada. There are multinational companies in Nigeria, Canada and across the world that can give you the expatriate living, especially if you are armed with essential skills, along with your international education. Also, if you have the essential skills, you can easily own a conglomerate in Nigeria. The competition doesn't even exist, as we have very few large local companies. Opportunities abound for success in Nigeria. All you need do is, create a business to fix one of the numerous problems that we have. Only that, the professional skills have to be there for you to achieve anything. It's not a coincidence that Nigeria is currently experiencing influx of highly qualified returnees in virtually every sector. Kene Mparu of Film house cinemas resigned as executive director of Odeon cinemas (the largest cinema chain in uk and probably europe) to start out his own cinema chain in Nigeria. Mo Abudu graduated from top schools abroad, but now she's raking in box office figures of her films, and owns one of the biggest TV stations in Africa. SKILL. Nollywood, oil, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, etc are all being bombarded by foreign educated people, and all people on nairaland want is a Canadian PR? People even cancelling their issions after PR, because they are more attracted to "hustling".... Nawa.

When in the Next ten years, Forbes list is dominated by returnees and IJGBs, Nigerians will come and be complaining about some inexistent imperialism and partiality.

After my visit to Canada this year and I get a good feel of the country, it is possible that I will get my MBA there. But it is majorly because I want the qualification, the education, and most importantly, to boost my competitiveness in the company I work at the moment. Yea, living in Canada is cool and all, but I'm more interested in eventually heading the worldwide operations of the company I work now. My next promotion will have me transferred out of the country anyway.

Canadian PR is very good too, and i'm not even against trying to get one (if you're genuinely qualified), if you really fancy living in Canada or even just for the sake of it. It is also an important decision, if you want to get jobs in Canadian companies operating in areas of your interest, so you can build your professional skills. Canadian PR is not bad at all, but I just want to clarify that, living in canada all the rest of your life is not the only vision to a "better life". And seriously, if you find it hard to compete against the overwhelmingly half baked people all over Nigeria, I doubt you'll find it easier living in Canada or any other developed country; largely filled with highly qualified people, and there's stiff competition everywhere. Well, except you want to go to Canada just for the spectacle. You know, to count the speed trains and assess the beautiful boulevards, and hitech buildings .

No one should get me wrong this time, cos I still won't give replies to expantiate or explain my points. A word is enough, they say.

willyboss:
I graduated 2011 and worked as a piping draughtsman/designer for about ten months. I am currently in partnership with a friend in his business(I provided evidence of this in my application)

This evidence that you submitted, does it include the following? Prove of registration and legal operation (CAC certificate, tax clearance, etc); a legal document that establishes your claim of partnership, clearly defining your stake in the business; the company's statement of , to represent the size of it and its worth.

If not, what exactly are the evidence that you submitted?

Arcayo:

Thanks bro.... i wont be going again the main mission has been achieved.
we can relate better....just PM

I just want to say that, behaviours such as this from Nigerians is what eventually complicates issues for other Nigerians. An increase in cases of Nigerians cancelling their schooling after getting PR for example, will only lead to an increased difficulty for Nigerians on student visas to get PR approval. Just see what has happened with TRVs, waiting long months when other nationals get their visas in days. We really should do better. Even if we know we are not genuine, we should try not to do things that will make our ingenuity obvious enough to jeopardize future chances of our Nigerian fellows, or even future generations.

Congrats all the same bro.

Why is first bank giving different rates to people from the primary auction? Wayo has started

nnwanguma:


They have my information. When i mentioned ETC. The officer can easily ask for explanation.

It was specifically written on their website that all the questions must be completely answered. Infact, they suggested that one should additional form for the appropriate section, if the space provided can't contain all the necessary declarations that is required. They also said, not totally answering the questions might lead to refusal. "Etc" is definitely very inappropriate and ticked off the vo.

Just reapply, filling the form properly, and then briefly explaining and itting your mistake in this one. Goodluck to you.

A hotel in a western country that is not indexed on TripAdvisor or any other major hotel and tourism directories.....wayo way wayo. See the crappy logo on the website sef.

Tending:
Good Noon Everybody.

LOOKING FOR ANSWER........................
Please, advise me on this.

Do countries (USA, Canada etc) accept master degree certificate from NOUN (National Open University)? I have one from NOUN and i intend going for my phd either in USA or Canada..

I know 2 people with noun certificates who are furthering in the UK. To the best of my knowledge, Open universities are widely recognized all over the world

jayfierce:
Hello SamReinvented. I used survey documents only because I lacked the space to include other parts of the Deed of Conveyance, and my C of O was still being processed. I felt the survey document would suffice to show the land and structure on it.

What are the documents that constitute your right of occupancy?

Thank you for your reply. What kind of information is contained in the survey documents you submitted?

R of O, just like C of O, only contain information on the purchase (lease actually) of a land, for a stipulated period of time (the typical year is 99 years, and that's what is on my documents); it indicates the amount paid, the size of the land, and the type of development they have been approved for (in my case, all residential).

I got info on the student visa thread that I should attach the building plans, and I think that's what I'll do. Another told me to get valuers, but that will take few weeks to be over and properly documented. I don't have that time.

tobyharwe:
A Copy of c of o, deeds ofassignment and may b plan should suffice

kprake9:


attach d approved architectural building plan to your application. I think that settles it.

nelly28:


Your R of O is enough to show, no need for d pix or evaluating it( add ur SOA ), hope u are workin, add ur employment letter and order work or business related documents it part of ur strong ties for ur visit visa. success

Eraytee:

I will reply u base on personal experience last month at VFS, i wanted to submit some marriage pictures (3). The person attending to me said and I quote "please we no longer accept pictures anymore, your marriage certificate is ok to proof u r married ". That is my own experience, rules might change, I hope you get the msg from d bold. I'll advise if u av can all this people that values property dey can issue u with a documentary evidence of the worth of the land with the building on it. That doc is what you will submit along with a LOE stating d developmental stage of the land. The above is not actually necessary b4 u r granted TRV but I think I get ur drift, u want them to know d real value wch actually increases ur hometie.

Thanks alot for your inputs everyone. It is appreciated.

Hello gurus in the house, I have a bit of an issue that I'd like to clarify. I am applying for a visit visa, but the help i need cuts across. So, I have three landed properties that I want to declare in my application for home ties. One of the property is a completed 5 bedroom bungalow with a 2 bedroom boys quarters under construction at the back of it. The second property is a three bedroom bungalow at roofing level. The third is an undeveloped land. The issue is, I have R of O for all the properties, but how will the vo know that 2 of the properties are worth more than just a land? Do I need to take pictures of the sites (someone said pictures are no longer allowed) or the information on the structures erected on the lands are not necessary? Please those who have submitted landed documents, how did you do it?

Hello house, I have a bit of an issue that I'd like to clarify. So, I have three landed properties that I want to declare in my application for home ties. One of the property is a completed 5 bedroom bungalow with a 2 bedroom boys quarters under construction at the back of it. The second property is a three bedroom bungalow at roofing level. The third is an undeveloped land. The issue is, I have R of O for all the properties, but how will the vo know that 2 of the properties are worth more than just a land? Do I need to take pictures of the sites (someone said pictures are no longer allowed) or the information on the structures erected on the lands are not necessary? Please those who have submitted landed documents, how did you do it?

careerwoman:
God is great. His Mercy endures forever. His love is eternal. His Grace is always sufficient for us. I will praise you Lord all day long. My mouth will tell of your righteousness. Let every drop of my blood circulate for You!
My people, I am too happy ooo..
I applied the second time for a visitor visa on the 20th of February for a conference starting next week. I sent multiple mails to the embassy asking them to show me mercy and expedite my visa application because I had school exams early February. Yesterday, I got a mail that my port is ready for collection. Less than 15days!!! I summoned courage and went today to pick it up and smiling at me was my visa oooo. 3 months multiple entry. Please ooo. Can I change naira at the airport at Travelex?? What is the exchange rate? I may be leaving tomorrow or next by God's grace..

Hello, kindly list out the documents you submitted for the second application. Or were they the same with the first one? If yes, what is the closing balance of your statement of and that of your brother? You didn't state it in your post.

deejay102:


You are a mind reader.. ☺.. I will it that I am not very informed with visa categories and issues generally which is why I came here. Please enlighten me. I didn't mention any of the "surer" means because I do not know. Please can you kindly tell me about them. While I may have a slight idea about the immigrant visa, I am particularly interested in the part you said "visit" each other.

And your spouse in Canada isn't aware of these means too? Shouldn't she be the one telling you all these info?

We want a fast route. I thought visitors visa was fastest? What other means exist for spouses to visit please? You are right, my stronger tie is in Canada. I didn't know that spouses had different categories too. As at this moment, she is my Fiancee, and will be my spouse next month.. My post looked awkward because I dont know much. Kindly shine more light for me.

I have not witheld any information, please kindly assist me with information as I've cleared things up now.. I will be grateful. Thanks

Shebi you talk sey na wife na na na?

Anyway, I just wanted to say wehdone SaH

This Alikote still doesn't get that people "investing" in tb mostly see it as a more profitable savings . Most tb buyers have their businesses or regular jobs, they only put their idle profits/savings/salaries/etc in tb, instead of a regular savings that wont yield any significant interest.

Hello gurus in the house. Please is UBA a good bank for treasury bills? If yes, who has bid through them since the new rule? What's your experience?

Secondly, what is the minimum amount allowed for UBA and stanbic?

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thanks a lot

DMerciful:
24V is ok but 48v is better but more expensive. If you loads are not much and u intend to incorporate solar, 24v is just fine.

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