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Naturgrl

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The letter from IRCC requested that I buy a flexible airticket without the actual date of travel and I can change it anytime to suit my date of travel I was told its one of the requirements which was introduced this year
IRCC doesn’t want you to buy a ticket at all. In fact they state don’t buy a ticket. They want a screenshot of potential itinerary and airfare. You can do this buy just doing a search and taking a screenshot.
 
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Mwelwa

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IRCC doesn’t want you to buy a ticket at all. In fact they state don’t buy a ticket. They want a screenshot of potential itinerary and airfare. You can do this buy just doing a search and taking a screenshot.
Why is IRCC requiring an air ticket to be issued before visa issuance? Due to the high volume of applicants on standby, Regulations Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and its need to determine which applicant is ready and committed to their travel to Canada. Having a paid air ticket does not guarantee that the visa will be issued however it goes a long way in establishing intent. For more information about why the Government of Canada, is having delays in visa issuance for applicants and how it protects your privacy, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/account.html https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/campaigns/biometrics/ protecting-appplicants-privacy.html . and IMM5756 (04-2020) E
 

Mwelwa

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Why is IRCC requiring an air ticket to be issued before visa issuance? Due to the high volume of applicants on standby, Regulations Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and its need to determine which applicant is ready and committed to their travel to Canada. Having a paid air ticket does not guarantee that the visa will be issued however it goes a long way in establishing intent. For more information about why the Government of Canada, is having delays in visa issuance for applicants and how it protects your privacy, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/account.html https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/campaigns/biometrics/ protecting-appplicants-privacy.html . and IMM5756 (04-2020) E
That's what was on the letter that I was given I will also post for accommodation if that's fine.
 

Mwelwa

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That's what was on the letter that I was given I will also post for accommodation if that's fine.
This is what was part of what was written the last Visa request letter (Please provide proof that your have paid your accommodation in full for at least the mandatory 14 days that you are required to self quarantine. Forward us proof of payment along with the confirmed reservation within 3 working days of receiving this notification for us to proceed with processing your visa application. Failure to do this within the time stated will result in a rejection of your visa application. The Government of Canada takes a prudent and responsible approach at the border, by continually monitoring and reviewing available data and scientific evidence to protect the health and safety of Canadians. The Government of Canada is extending the temporary travel measures restricting entry into Canada by foreign nationals until June 21, 2021.)
 

Naturgrl

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This is what was part of what was written the last Visa request letter (Please provide proof that your have paid your accommodation in full for at least the mandatory 14 days that you are required to self quarantine. Forward us proof of payment along with the confirmed reservation within 3 working days of receiving this notification for us to proceed with processing your visa application. Failure to do this within the time stated will result in a rejection of your visa application. The Government of Canada takes a prudent and responsible approach at the border, by continually monitoring and reviewing available data and scientific evidence to protect the health and safety of Canadians. The Government of Canada is extending the temporary travel measures restricting entry into Canada by foreign nationals until June 21, 2021.)
Who gave you this letter? If from the travel agent, they are lying. There is no proof of 14 day PAID quarantine and failure to pay will result in visa rejection. In fact right now, you have to do a mandatory 3 day quarantine at a government hotel and then you can move to wherever you want for the remaining days.
 

Mwelwa

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Who gave you this letter? If from the travel agent, they are lying. There is no proof of 14 day PAID quarantine and failure to pay will result in visa rejection. In fact right now, you have to do a mandatory 3 day quarantine at a government hotel and then you can move to wherever you want for the remaining days.
It was on the letter from IRCC I just got that part from it
 

Naturgrl

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How I wish you would see our communication so that you can advise further.
But who are you getting letters from? Your travel agent or IRCC? Can’t understand why IRCC (on their letterhead) would send you letters asking to pay for airfare as they state on the website not to book flights. Why don’t you check your account to see your file.
 

Mwelwa

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But who are you getting letters from? Your travel agent or IRCC? Can’t understand why IRCC (on their letterhead) would send you letters asking to pay for airfare as they state on the website not to book flights. Why don’t you check your account to see your file.
The agent checks my account then i also check for my clarification , the letters are on IRCC letter head with my Application and UCI numbers.
 

Naturgrl

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The agent checks my account then i also check for my clarification , the letters are on IRCC letter head with my Application and UCI numbers.
So IRCC is telling you to book and pay for your flights….weird. You will just have to wait for IRCC to make a decision. Raise a webform if you want.
 
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Mwelwa

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So IRCC is telling you to book and pay for your flights….weird. You will just have to wait for IRCC to make a decision. Raise a webform if you want.
Thank you so much you have really been so helpful I will let you once I get response.
 

wonderbly

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Thank you so much you have really been so helpful I will let you once I get response.
You have clearly been scammed and lied to. There's no way IRCC sent you a letter asking you to buy ticket, book accommodation etc.
Also, don't expect your visa to be approved anytime soon (even if you pass eligibility and admissibility requirements). Canada is not allowing tourists in who are not immediate family of citizen, PR or TR. They are not even processing visiting visas unless you receive exemption/travel authorisation beforehand.