Visiting Canada.

[spiggley]

I have been for 2 years making sure I have all the information I needed for a VISA to Canada. I applied in Aug. and in Sept. I got a no based on the the person who I am going to see, I do not have any pics with her (us together). How can I have pics together if they will not allow me to travel to see her?? I am in Nigeria and I have documentation of our relationship (IE> phone calls, emails, pics of her and her family as well she has the same from me). I just want to go visit and see if her and I can make a go of a "REAL" relationship not just on computer. I have looked into other ways (work visa, student visa). These are not options I can not make happen. Please give me some advice on how to obtain a visitors visa to go see a friend in Canada (with spousal potential). Getting very discouraged and so is she!! HELP PLEASE! :-\
Olalekan.

 

[amikety]

You're actually hurting your visa chances by trying to prove a relationship with a girlfriend. That makes you look like an overstay risk.

You should scale it back and say you're visiting a friend. Don't offer up proof you're in a romantic relationship unless directly asked. I'm not telling you to actively LIE, just to provide information on a need to know basis.

However, your chances for getting a visa are low. It doesn't matter how good your package is, your chances are low.

 

[spiggley]

I did not tell them I was in a relationship with her just that I wanted to visit, to meet her. Visa office said that because I do not have pictures is why they say no. I have to have an invitation from her to travel. Would it be better if I got a letter of invitation letter from a male friend there then??

 

[amikety]

You can try, but honestly, you're going to have a hard time getting a TRV no matter who invites you.

 

[spiggley]

why is it so hard to get a travel visa?? I just do not understand!

 

[Ejike]

Pls I wnt to knw if its must that some one will send me invitation later before I can be able to apply for Canada visiting visa,pls can I make use of hotel reservation for that,pls reply thanks

 

[amikety]

why is it so hard to get a travel visa?? I just do not understand!

Basically, because they're worried you won't leave at the end of your visa. There have been many problems with people from certain countries overstaying and Nigeria is one of them. Other people have made it harder for you.

If you really want to meet your lady friend, it might be better to have her visit you or for you to meet in a third country you can both gain access to.

 

[amikety]

Pls I wnt to knw if its must that some one will send me invitation later before I can be able to apply for Canada visiting visa,pls can I make use of hotel reservation for that,pls reply thanks

It's going to be hard to prove you're visiting someone without an invitation. Why are you trying to go to Canada?

If you're going as a tourist, you'll need to show hotel reservations and receipts for other activities you've purchased (such as ski passes).

Just showing hotel reservations and asking for a TRV seems more like you're searching for work, not going for a genuine visit.

 

[newtone]

Why cant you get her to come and visit you, this way you don't have to waste your time, money and energy trying to come to Canada, you can also see how your relationship works out to be and if she likes your country and your people.

 

[spiggley]

Why cant you get her to come and visit you, this way you don't have to waste your time, money and energy trying to come to Canada, you can also see how your relationship works out to be and if she likes your country and your people.

1st of all she is a single mom on a fixed income it would be cheaper for me to come Canada. I feel that I am not wasting my time. As far as her liking my country and people that is irrelevant. How can I have her like my country when I do not like my country much anymore??

 

[newtone]

Why cant you get her to come and visit you, this way you don't have to waste your time, money and energy trying to come to Canada, you can also see how your relationship works out to be and if she likes your country and your people.

1st of all she is a single mom on a fixed income it would be cheaper for me to come Canada. I feel that I am not wasting my time. As far as her liking my country and people that is irrelevant. How can I have her like my country when I do not like my country much anymore??

Ok if she is a single mom on fixed income, she can take vacation from her work and you can pay for her trip.
Secondly if you don't like your own country anymore then why will you return back once you come to Canada? Clearly your intentions are not to visit Canada but to settle here....case closed

 

[amikety]

Why cant you get her to come and visit you, this way you don't have to waste your time, money and energy trying to come to Canada, you can also see how your relationship works out to be and if she likes your country and your people.

1st of all she is a single mom on a fixed income it would be cheaper for me to come Canada. I feel that I am not wasting my time. As far as her liking my country and people that is irrelevant. How can I have her like my country when I do not like my country much anymore??

Her liking 'your people' is very relevant. She'll be family to some of them if you get married.

I was trying to be polite before, but I'll be a little more straightforward.

Nigerians are well known for being immigration scammers. I'm not saying you are, but in general, they are one of the biggest sources of fraudulent refugee claims and false marriges only for immigration. The chances of you getting a visa are absolutely tiny and there's no one to be angry with except your fellow country men. Their abuse of the kindness of Canadians has ruined it for others.

 

[spiggley]

yes I realize that it is my own country that has screwed it up for people like me who genuinely want to be with someone. She does like my family they do have regular contact, I am going to try and still get a visitor visa I have a male friend who is going to write me an invitation to visit.

I am pretty sure if my country took care of their people like Canada and the USA does then there would be alot less scams and fraud. I know of how bad my country screws it people over as I am one of those people. I worked for the Gov. here and am still waiting on my pay (2yrs now). It is funny how the rich get everything and the poor are dying. I wish my country cared as much as yours.

Thank you for your advice and here's hoping I can come to your country.
Olalekan.