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    Can I invite my parents & grandparent using my own funds ??

    I found this YouTuber the best - . He explains in detail the whole process of a group application.
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    Father as deependent children representative cant use new ircc portal

    I was confused as well initially about the two new portals. Glad it helped.
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    November 2024 Visitor Visa Timeline

    Hi, I applied for my myself, my parents and my aunt. We are Indian nationals with a valid US visa. If your parents have had a prior Canada visa, like us they will qualify for CAN+ (expedited processing and no proof of finances required). Just Google CAN+. Purpose of Travel: Roundtrip cruise...
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    Visitor Visa Passport Stamping 2024 - India

    Based on other people's experiences as shared here, I think it is unlikely.
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    Visitor Visa Passport Stamping 2024 - India

    Passports submitted on 5th December, reached IRCC Delhi on 9th. Under processing. Will update here. But not expecting till last week of December/1st week of Jan.
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    Proof of funds

    There have been a couple of such cases on this forum where parents' visa has been rejected. Like already mentioned above there is the risk of overstaying after the delivery. I would also recommend a 2-3 week itinerary max and about 10-15 CAD for this visit.
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    Father as deependent children representative cant use new ircc portal

    Use this link: https://ircc.canada.ca/visit-visiter/en/get-account-ircc-portal and watch this video. It answers questions about a representative applying for family.
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    Visitor Visa for twin children born outside of Canada to PR parents

    I am not expert on whether this is the right visa for your kids. I simply applied for a TRV for my family through the new IRCC portal and got it approved in the last 20 days. I found this YouTuber the best - . He explains in detail the whole process and all your questions are covered.
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    Can we get an extension of biometrics due to appointment issues?

    What country are you applying from? In India, on the Biometrics Request Letter we get on the portal, we get a link to VFS and clicking on that and following the steps leads to VFS automatically assigning a date for biometrics submission. We don't have to select.
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    Visitor Visa Passport Stamping 2024 - India

    I submitted my passport on 5th December. The VFS guys (in India) told me 15 days if I opt for a courier service and 20-25 days if I go and collect it. So no need to panic. I would take 20 days as the standard and that is business days not calendar.
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    Likelihood of visit visa approval for sibling.

    Hi, really sorry to hear about your husband's accident. Stay strong! Regarding your query: - the likelihood is currently very low (irrespective of nationalities) especially in cases of family members being present in Canada. IRCC seems to working under the assumption that most people will...
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    Visitor Visa Passport Stamping 2024 - India

    The counterfoil is the actual visa which will be stamped on your passport. There is no way to see except on your passport. You can see examples of it on Google images. What we all are talking about is the information of your counterfoil (aka visa) which is already visible on the tracker even...
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    Visitor Visa Passport Stamping 2024 - India

    Here is the link for the tracker: https://ircc-tracker-suivi.apps.cic.gc.ca/en/login . Once you create your account, under 'Documents Status', you should be able to see this 'This is a summary of the status of your immigration medical exam(IME) results and counterfoil visa document'. Here your...
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    Visitor Visa Passport Stamping 2024 - India

    After that you will have received a mail like this: "Your application, tracking ID xxxxxxxxx has been received and is under process at the IRCC Office on [Date]" This mail means its now with the IRCC.
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    Visitor visa application refused, should I apply for a judicial review?

    Sorry to hear that. From their POV, significant ties of the applicant (as in... You - the spouse) are in Canada. Spouse >> any property he may have back in Nigeria. Same applies for his employment status. Since he is the owner of said properties, it could have appeared that he can generate...
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    Visa processing time

    My application timeline - CAN+ application for family of four from India. Application submission: 19th November 2024 Biometrics Request: 20th November 2024 Biometrics completed: 22nd November 2024 Biometrics validity and Passport Requests: 2nd December 2024. Passport Submission: 5th...
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    Advice regarding Marital status on DS-160 for us visitor visa

    I know someone who had a very short-lived marriage. It was basically an annulment even if it is legally a divorce. She always uses 'single status' on all visa applications - two US visas, Schengen visa, and recently for Canada visa (approved last week). Since it has never been mentioned...
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    Advice regarding Visitor Visa or Supervisa application for my parents

    I recently applied for myself, my parents and my aunt. We live in India and we all have a valid US visa. My brother lives in US (mentioned in the section of children in my parents' application). Our intended purpose of travel is an Alaska cruise from Vancouver. I applied as a group on the new...
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    There were issues submitting your form. User information could not be found. Please try again later.

    Try again. They are often down for a few hours every week for maintenance. It's usually during the night hours (Canada time) Click on Forgot Password. If that doesn't help as well, click on 'Report a problem'. Just FYI, I you created an account on GCkey, you won't be able to log in on IRCC...
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    Visit visa and passport validity

    I know that. The simultaneous expiry is true for everyone, but not many people would be renewing the passports that quickly to be able to share that experience with you. So like I said, it will depend on the immigration guy at the airport.