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Visit from Jamaica.. Anyone to help?

whitely

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Jul 4, 2018
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In process of trying to get a visitor visa for my fiance (he's in Jamaica). He had the appointment to hand in application & do biometrics. But it was like a mini interview instead. They sent him away with a list of things he must come back with (application not accepted at that time). My first question is why must he provide financial information for himself if it is me that is paying for the trip (I provided my info).
#2 they asked for copies of his children's birth certificates. Why I'm jot sure .. they arent coming with. First child he hasnt seen since she was a baby.. the mother moved out of country. Cant get that one. Tried(and paid to) but getting the runaround by RGD town office. Has the others though. Will that be a problem.
#3 the woman insisted several times he provide a letter of employment .. even though he told her he is self employed (barber). So I wrote one for him.. from himself as employer.
#4 canada immigration site says clearly that no further fees will be charged beyond the application and biometric fee (have receipt for that), yet once at the visa office he was told that once you are handing in your application there will be another fee charged, but you won't know how much until you get into the office. He found out its approx $2,500 JD and this is for a service fee for the building. It can only be paid by bank card/visa. Is this normal? For a visa office to charge their own fees?
My husband is jamaican and I lived there for 2 years and let me tell you something ...its like beating your head against a wall trying to get anything done their . .my husband and I made the decision for me to come home apply for PR and then apply for a visitor visa ...the.process in Jamaica is ridiculous and they add fees to suit them ....so.ftustrating ....we hired a lawyer to help with our visa application ...now waiting....I feel.for.you ...it a battle...good luck