Canada Work Permit - How to Apply for a Canadian Temporary Work Permit

Are you interested in migrating to Canada to work, but not sure how to go about it? Whether you want to make Canada your temporary or permanent home, it is important to get access to the most up-to-date information. This section of our website will help you answer the question: How do I immigrate to Canada and how to get get your Canadian work permit.

Canada is very cool destination offering the ideal environment for the everybody from any part of the world to work, do business or study in Canada. Every year, thousands of foreign workers enter Canada to work temporarily or permanent basis.

Canada Temporary Work Permit

Each year, more than 300,000 foreign workers come to work in Canada on Temporary Work Permits.

In order to work in Canada on a temporary basis, most foreign workers require a work permit.

For foreign workers, an offer of employment from a Canadian employer is usually required before the worker may be granted a Temporary Work Permit by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). There are several steps to this process. Depending upon the foreign worker's country of citizenship, a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) may also need to be obtained in order to enter Canada. 

• Step 1: Employer applies for Labour Market Impact Assessment, if necessary.
• Step 2: Employer extends Temporary Job Offer.
• Step 3: Foreign Worker applies for Work Permit.
• Step 4: Work Permit is issued.

Step 1: Employer applies for Labour Market Impact Assessment, if necessary.

Before a Temporary Work Permit can be issued, the Canadian employer who wishes to hire a temporary foreign worker may need to apply for and be granted a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) by ESDC, which will grant a positive LMIA if it is satisfied that there is no Canadian citizen or permanent resident is available to do the job.
Work Permits may be issued by Canadian immigration officials without the LMIA requirement in a limited number of situations, as follows:

• Under international agreements, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA);
• Due to the significant economic, social or cultural benefits the work activity will bring to Canadians;
• As part of reciprocal agreements Canada and its provinces/territories have entered into with other countries, such as youth and teacher exchange programs;
• So that international students studying in Canada can fulfill academic requirements, known as co-op placements;
• To allow the spouses/common-law partners of Work Permit and certain Study Permit holders in Canada to work in Canada;
• Because the nature of the work is charitable or religious;
• In recognition that certain persons in Canada for reasons other than the above-mentioned, such as the making of a refugee claim, need to support themselves.

Step 2: Employer extends Temporary Job Offer.

Once the LMIA is granted, the Canadian employer can provide a temporary job offer to the foreign worker. The employer must send a copy of the positive LMIA along with a detailed job offer letter to the foreign worker.

Step 3: Foreign Worker applies for Work Permit.

With these documents, the foreign worker can apply to ESDC for a Canada Temporary Work Permit.

If the Canadian employer that is hiring is in the province of Quebec, the foreign worker may also need to obtain a Certificat d'acceptation du Québec (CAQ) in order to work temporarily in Quebec. There are a number of professions in Quebec that are 'facilitated' and eligible for streamlined processing. Local recruitment efforts do not need to be performed by employers as part of their applications to hire temporary foreign workers for these positions in Quebec. 

Step 4: Work Permit is issued.

A Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer will issue the Canada Temporary Work Permit at the point of entry when the foreign worker arrives in Canada. 

Do you have a Canadian job offer and need a Work Permit?

In almost all cases, individuals with a job offer from a Canadian employer must secure a Temporary Work Permit to perform work in Canada.
A Temporary Work Permit may be issued for a period of time ranging from a few days to a few years. In most cases, the process of applying for a Work Permit is twofold. First, the Canadian employer must receive government permission to hire outside Canada. Once this permission has been granted, the designated employee must apply for and receive hi or her Work Permit.

A Work Permit granted for a specific job in Canada will be tied to that job. Consequently, an employee may only work for the employer specified on his or her Work Permit. If he or she finds different employment and does not yet have permanent resident status, he or she must apply for and receive a new Work Permit before performing another job in Canada.
There are a number of different ways to secure a Work Permit. Depending on one’s nationality, occupation, and intended work in Canada, there may be possibilities for expediting the process.

Are you a Canadian Employer who needs to obtain Work Permits for new employees?

Campbell Cohen's Work Permit Service can take care of the entire Work Permit process for both Canadian employers and foreign workers.
Note that a Canada Temporary Work Permit is for those foreign workers who plan on working in Canada for a finite period of time. To work and live in Canada on a permanent basis, foreign workers must undertake the Canadian immigration process. However, a Temporary Work Permit may be a stepping stone to Canadian permanent residencs. Once in Canada on a Temporary Work Permit, a foreign worker may qualify for Canadian immigration (permanent Residence) under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), through a Skilled Worker category, or through one of the Provincial Nominee Programs.

Work in Canada: Basic Facts

• For Canadian immigration purposes, "work" is defined as an activity for which remuneration is earned or as an activity that competes directly with activities of Canadian citizens or permanent residents in the Canadian labour market.
• Canadian immigration authorities require a Work Permit to be issued for a limited number of work-related activities in Canada.
• A job offer from a Canadian employer is usually a prerequisite to receiving a Canadian Work Permit.
• In some instances, Canadian immigration regulations allow for Open Work Permits, which are not employer-specific.
• Work Permits are always temporary in nature, but can often be extended from inside Canada.
• Normally, Work Permits will only be granted by Canadian immigration authorities if supported by a positive "Labour Market Impact Assessment" (LMIA) letter issued by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), indicating that the proposed employment will not adversely affect Canadian workers. 

A step-by-step description of how to apply for a temporary work permit in Canada:
Step 1: Determine if you require a work permit to work in your desired job in Canada
Step 2: Determine if you are eligible to apply for a Canadian temporary work permit
Step 3: Determine if you will apply online or on paper
Step 4: Obtain a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from your potential employer, if required
Step 5: Obtain a temporary job offer from your potential employer
Step 6: Gather All Required Documents and Forms
Step 7: Pay fees : 

The general fee is $155 for each person submitting a temporary work permit application. The fee for a group of performing artists more than three persons is $465.

Step 8: Submit the application:

The application may be submitted online or to a Visa Application Center.

AND HERE IS THE FULL GUIDE ON HOW TO APPLY FOR A CANADIAN WORK PERMIT

Step 1: Determine if you require a work permit to work in your desired job in Canada

Foreign nationals can work in certain jobs in Canada without a work permit.  Note: Even if you do not need a work permit to work in Canada, you will still need to obtain legal entry to Canada. For example, you can enter Canada under a temporary resident visa.

If your desired job requires a work permit, proceed to Step 2.

Step 2: Determine if you are eligible to apply for a Canadian work permit

Your eligibility to apply for a Canadian temporary work permit depends on various factors, including the location in which you apply for a work permit. ALL work permit applicants, however, must:

• Prove that they will leave Canada when their work permit expires
• Show that they have enough money to take care of themselves and their family members during their stay in Canada
• Show that they have enough money for themselves and their family members to return home
• Have no criminal record
• Not be a danger to Canada
• Be in good health and pass a medical exam, if required
• Not plan to work for an employer on the list of ineligible employers.
• Not plan to work for an employer who offers striptease, erotic dance, escort or erotic massage services
• Not have worked in Canada for one or more periods that total four years within the past four years
• Not be otherwise inadmissible to Canada.

There are also other requirements that depend on the location in which you apply for a work permit.  For more information on these requirements, click here. 

Step 3: Determine if you will apply online or on paper for Canadian temporary work permit

If you apply online, you must have access to a scanner or digital camera. This will allow you to upload all required documents for Canadian temporary work permit online to be included in your application. If you choose to apply on paper, you can obtain all necessary forms from CIC.

Note: If you are applying under the International Experience Class Program, you must submit your application online.

Step 4: Obtain a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from your potential employer, if required

In most cases, an employer must obtain a positive LMIA from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) before hiring a foreign worker. Once the employer obtains a positive LMIA, it must be sent to the foreign worker applicant for inclusion in the work permit application.

However, not all jobs require a positive LMIA. 

Step 5: Obtain a temporary job offer from your potential employer

All foreign nationals applying for a temporary work permit must have a temporary job offer from their potential employer. The employer must send a detailed job offer letter to the work permit applicant. The applicant must then attach the job offer letter to his/her work permit application. The job offer letter must prove:

• That the job offer is genuine
• That the wages and working conditions are high enough to attract a Canadian worker
• That the employment is full time
• That the employment is not seasonal

The job offer letter must also include:

• The job title for the job being offered
• A description of the job’s duties and responsibilities
• Requirements for the job concerning: education, professional credentials, work experience, skills and licenses
• Details about the start date and end date of the job
• Details on salary and the way in which salary will be paid
• The name and address of the employer
• The address of the worker’s future workplace
• Contact information for a person at the company who is familiar with the job offer

If the employment is to take place in Quebec, the job offer must be approved by the Quebec government. (The Quebec LMIA Application Process and Extensions to Quebec Work Permits)

Note: The job offer letter must be submitted to the government by the employer AND a copy of the letter must be submitted by the applicant along with the work permit application. The applicant should also make sure that the employer has paid the employer compliance fee.

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How To Make Money By Investing In Treasury Bills

Today, I will be enlightening you on how you can make money by investing in Treasury bills, but am very sure you will be asking me this question, What is the meaning Treasury Bills? I will explain all you need to know about treasury bills, how they work and how you can make money by investing in Treasury bills in this post. 

What are Treasury Bills? 

Treasury Bills are short-term debt instruments issued by the Federal Government through the Central Bank to provide short term funding for the government. They are by nature, the most liquid money market securities and are backed by the guarantee of the Federal Government.

Simply put, you borrow the government your money and they pay you back with interest after a certain period of time. Treasury bills are backed by the guarantee of the Federal Government.

One of the best ways to invest money is to purchase 'assets' that either create income, increase in value, or do both. And this is where Treasury Bills come in.

This is how Treasury Bills works

The Federal Government issues treasury bills at discounted prices for maturity periods between 91 and 364 days. At the end the selected maturity period, the government buys the bills back at full price. For example, let’s say, you buy a 182-day 200,000 treasury bill at a discounted rate of 180,000. 

The Federal Government writes an IOU for 200,000 and agrees to pay back in 182 days. You don’t get any monthly interest payments, rather you make your money back when the bond is purchased back from you at full price. In this case the T-Bill pays 11% interest rate (20,000/180,000 = 11%) over the 182-day period.

Note that you will not get any alerts or notifications on your investment until the end of your tenure, so you need be patient. You only get a debit notification when the money is taken out of your account, and a credit notification when the money is returned at the end of the tenure.

Where can I purchase Treasury Bills?

Treasury Bills are sold at commercial banks and official agents such as merchant banks, so you can walk into any of your bank's branches and tell a cashier you would like to buy Treasury Bills.

What is the minimum purchase amount for Treasury Bills?

Some banks offer a minimum of 50,000, while some offer a minimum of 500,000. Find out from your bank officer or walk into your bank's branch to find out.

How long can I invest for?

There are 3 tenures available: 91 days, 182 days or 364 days.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of investing in Treasury Bills?

There are many advantages to investing in treasury bills. 

One is that you don’t need much money to buy them, like you do for other assets like real estate or other businesses.

The biggest advantage of treasury bills is that they offer high interest rates, in fact right now, treasury bills have the highest interest rates of any investment type.

Also as Treasury Bills are based in full faith of the Federal Government, they are considered one of the most secure investments to make. They can also be used as collateral, and are accepted by all banks. 

As of the time of writing this post, there is no observed disadvantage of investing in Treasury bills. 

So,  you can invest in Treasury bills today for a brighter financial future tomorrow. 

If you have any questions, ideas or suggestions, feel free to use the comment box below to tell us whats on your mind.

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Canadian Visa Requirements - See All Requirements Needed for Canadian Visa

This post will show you all the requirements needed for Canadian Visa in any Country - See All Canada Visa Requirements.

When applying for a Canadian visa, you will be required to submit the following documents:

1. Application Forms

Download and complete Application Form IMM5257 Here and Family Information Form IMM 5645 Here. You must answer every question in both forms accurately and correctly. Write N/A if a question is not applicable to you.

If you’re to be accompanied by one or more family members, each of them must complete and sign their own application. Only those who are aged 18 years and above are required to fill the forms. For those younger than 18 years, they must have their form signed by a parent or guardian.

Note that you’re required to list all your children under 18 years of age on the Family Information Form, even they don’t need a visa or are not accompanying you. If you have more than three family members, use additional copies of the form.

When filling the forms, be sure to include your mailing address, reliable phone number, and email address. You should fill out the new forms electronically and submit a print out of your computer-generated forms, including the 2D barcode page.

2. Additional documents

You will also need to submit the following additional documents/items:

• Two passport photographs with the date and your signature at the back. The passport must not be older than six months. If you’re to be accompanied by your family member(s), submit 2 passport photographs for each individual, and write their name and date of birth on the back. 
• Evidence of payment of your visa processing fee 
• Your original passport and that of anyone accompanying you (if you’re not going alone). The passport must be a Passport issued in your country. It must have a minimum of two blank visa pages and at least 6 months validity. Along with the passport, you will submit a photocopy of the bio-data page (the page showing your name, photo, date of birth, etc.). 
• Previous passports (evidence of your previous travel history). 
• A note containing an explanation of the purpose of your trip, length of stay, destination, and contacts. You must also provide a provisional airline booking. 
• An invitation from the person or business you’re visiting and stating the visit dates, duration, purpose, and contact information. 
• Proof of funds. You must submit convincing evidence that you have enough funds to cover your travel and other expenses. Acceptable evidence include a certified bank statement showing your account history over the past three months, or evidence of investments in your name. 
• Evidence of invitation, registration, and hotel confirmation (if you’re going to Canada for a seminar, conference, or trade show). 
• Self addressed pre-paid return courier envelope to return your documents.

Other documents that may apply in certain circumstances include the following:

>> A letter from your employer stating the purpose of your travel (if you’re travelling for business purposes).

>> Proof of your business (if you’re a businessman). Examples include business registration certificates, tax clearance certificates, trade certificates, licenses and financial documents (business bank account statement for past six months).

>> Proof of employment, such as a letter from your current employer and payslips (last 3 months).
>> Proof of current studies (if you’re a student).

>> A copy of the IMM5257 Schedule 1 (Download Here). 

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How Much is Canada Visa Fee in Nigeria 2022? – Current Canada Visa Fees

Do you have plans of visiting Canada? Have you asked yourself this question, How much is Canada visa fee in Nigeria 2022? Do you want to know the most important details about Canada visa? This article contains full details about the current Canadian visa application fees in Nigeria 2022. Read through the article carefully so as to get the full information you need to know about Canada Visa Fee in Nigeria. 

How Much is Canada Visa Fee in Nigeria?

Canada is a country located in the northern part of the North American continent. It is a highly developed country with a strong economy. If you want to visit Canada, you will need a visa. And you will have to apply and pay for the visa. How much is Canada visa fee? is one of the popular questions people ask before they plan to travel to Canada. The fee depends on the type of visa and the goals you want to pursue when traveling to Canada.
You can pay for the Canada visa either online, in the special VAC or visa office centers. To make payment online, you need to have a payment card. Online Application can be found on the website www.Canada.ca/eTA. You can apply online and pay a visa fee directly on the official website of the Canadian government http://www.cic.gc.ca. 

Canadian Visa Fees in Nigeria.

TEMPORARY RESIDENCE.

1. Visitor visa (super visa included) or your stay prolongation in Canada
Fees:

• You will be required to pay for the Visitor visa (super visa included) – 100 Canadian dollars ($ CAN) for one person. It does not matter if the visa is for single or the multiple visits. Note: 1 Canadian dollar costs 280.85 Naira (as of the time of writing this post).
• An applicant who wants to pay for Family. Visitor visa (five or more members) 500 $ CAN. All members of the family must apply at the same time and place.
• Your stay as a visitor prolongation – 100 $ CAN for one person.
• Restoring of your visitor status – 200 $ CAN. (You do not need to pay Visa fee).

2. Electronic Travel Authorization fee is 7 $ CAN.

3. Work permissions (prolongations included).
Fees:

• Work permissions (prolongations included) for one person – 155 $CAN. Work permissions (prolongations included) for travelling group (three or more members) 465 $CAN.
• For a holder of an open work permit (not job-specific) – 100 $CAN.
• Restoring your worker status – 355 $CAN. Restoring your status costs 200 $CAN and getting your new work permission – 155$ CAN.

IMPORTANT : Work permissions for performers group will only be considered if the group (three or more members) and their personnel apply at the same time and place. Besides, if visitor visas are needed, you have to pay for them separately. Concerning visitor visas, the group fee is only used for families. 

4. Study Visa permissions (prolongations included).
Fees:

• Study permission (prolongations included) for one person – 150 $CAN.
• Restoring student status – $ 350CAN. Restoring your status costs 200 $CAN and getting your new study permission – 150$ CAN.

5. Biometric.
For Nigerians, Biometric data is needed. It includes fingerprints and photo. You have to provide them to get a visitor visa, work or study permissions.
Fees:

• For one person – 85 $CAN
• For a family – 170 $CAN
• For a group (three or more members) – 255 $CAN

WORKING VISA IN CANADA (Permanent Residence).

1. Business immigration.
The fees are for:

• Business immigration to Quebec
• Self-employed people
• Start-up visa

Fees:

• Application costs 1540 $CAN. It includes fee for processing (1050 $CAN) and fee for permanent residence right (490$ CAN).
• Application (without fee for permanent residence right) – 1050 $CAN.
• Including your spouse or partner – 1040 $CAN. Fee for processing is 550 $ CAN and fee for permanent residence right – 490 $CAN.
• Including your spouse or partner (without fee for permanent residence right) – 550 $CAN.
• Including a depended child – 150 $CAN for one child.

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2. Economic immigration.
The fees are used for:

• Atlantic immigration aviators
• Canadian developed class
• Educators
• Federal skilled employees
• Federal skilled professions
• Provincial candidate
• Skilled workers selected for Quebec

Fees:

• Application costs 1040 $CAN. It includes fee for processing (550 $CAN) and fee for permanent residence right (490 $CAN).
• Application without fee for permanent residence right – 550 $CAN.
• Including your spouse or partner – 1040 $CAN. Fee for processing is 550 $CAN and fee for permanent residence right – 490 $CAN.
• Including your spouse or partner (without fee for permanent residence right) – 550 $CAN.
• Including a depended child – 150 $CAN for one child.

3. Humanitarian and Compassive (the same fees as for Economic immigration).

4. Protected Person.
Fees:

• Application costs 550 $CAN. Fee for processing – 550 $CAN.
• Including your spouse or partner – 550 $CAN. Fee for processing – 550 $CAN.
• Including a depended child – 150 $CAN for one child.

5. Permission Holders Class.
Fees:

• Application costs 815 $CAN. It includes fee for processing (325 $CAN) and fee for permanent residence right (490 $CAN).
• Your Application (without fee for permanent residence right) – 325 $CAN.

The Minister of the IRCC may grant permanent resident status to an impermissible foreigner based on humanitarian and compassive or public policy foundations.

6. Fee for Permanent Residence Right.
Fees:
Fee for permanent residence right – 490 $CAN.
You will be required to pay RPRF for the majority of permanent residence applications. It must be done when your application is endorsed. You have to get a permanent resident. Some categories are free from RPRF. For details see http://www.cic.gc.ca.

FAMILY SPONSORSHIP.
1. For adopted children and relatives.
Fees:

• Sponsoring of your relative (19 years and above) – 1,040 $CAN. Includes Sponsorship fee (75 $CAN), fee for main applicant processing (475 $CAN) and fee for permanent residence right (490 $CAN).
• Sponsoring of your relative (19 years and above without fee for permanent residence right) – 550 $CAN. Includes Sponsorship fee (75 $CAN), fee for main applicant processing (475 $CAN).
• Sponsoring or including a dependent and adopted child or child for adoption costs 150 $CAN for one child. Sponsoring for only a dependent child (75 $CAN sponsorship fee and 75 $CAN fee for processing) or including one on an application with your relative (150 $CAN).
• Sponsoring of your relative (under 19 years old) – 550 $CAN. Includes Sponsorship fee (75 $CAN), fee for main applicant processing (475 $CAN).
• Including the spouse or partner of your relative – 1,040 $CAN. Fee for processing is 550 $CAN and fee for permanent residence right – 490 $CAN.
• Including the spouse or partner of your relative (without fee for permanent residence right) – $ 550 CAN.

2. Parents and grandparents.
Fees:

• Sponsoring your parent or grandparent – 1040 $CAN. Includes sponsorship fee (75 $CAN), fee for main applicant processing (475 $CAN) and fee for permanent residence right (490 $CAN).
• Sponsoring your parent or grandparent (without fee for permanent residence right) – 550 $CAN. Includes sponsorship fee (75 $CAN), fee for main applicant processing (475 $CAN).
• Including the spouse or partner of your parent or grandparent – 1040 $CAN. Fee for processing is 550 $CAN and fee for permanent residence right – 490 $CAN.
• Including the spouse or partner of your parent or grandparent (without fee for permanent residence right) – 550 $CAN. Fee for processing fee (550 $CAN).
• Including a dependent child of your parent or grandparent – 150 $CAN for one child

3. Spouse, partner or children.
Fees: 

• Sponsoring your spouse or partner – 1040 $CAN. Includes sponsorship fee (75 $CAN), fee for main applicant processing (475 $CAN) and fee for permanent residence right (490 $CAN).
• Sponsoring your spouse or partner without fee for permanent residence right – 550 $CAN. Includes sponsorship fee (75 $CAN), fee for main applicant processing (475 $CAN).
• Sponsoring a dependent child – 150 $CAN for one child. Sponsoring for only a dependent child (75 $CAN sponsorship fee and 75 $CAN fee for processing) or including one on an application with your spouse or partner (150 $CAN).

CITIZENSHIP FEES FOR APPLICATION.

• Adopted adult (18 and older) costs 630 $CAN. Fee for processing is 530 $CAN and fee for citizenship right – 100 $CAN.
• Adult (18 and older) – 630 $CAN. Fee for processing (530 $CAN) and fee for citizenship right (100 $CAN).
• Adult without citizenship (18 and older) born by Canadian parent – 100 $CAN. Fee for citizenship right is 100 $CAN.
• Adopted underage teenager – (before 18) – 100 $CAN. Fee for processing is 100 $CAN.
• Underage teenager – (before 18) – 100 $CAN. Fee for processing is 100 $CAN.

How to Avoid Canadian Visa Denial 

• Have it in mind that it takes between 34 – 90 days or even longer for your Visa to be processed/come out so don’t be in a hurry.
• Ensure to apply on time if you are applying for a student visa or any other duration-based type of visa, for example the Visa officer will be considering the time it may take to process your visa and the date you are supposed to resume at school or for a particular conference or seminar if there isn’t enough time, the visa officer may deny you a visa.
• Make sure there is NO room for errors, fill correct and accurate information in your application. If your application contains errors, it may lengthen your waiting period or you may be denied a Visa.
• Ensure that all your documents and requirements are ready before application, get all requirements upfront to avoid unnecessary delays.
• Also make sure that you keep all the payment receipt issued to you, if you are denied visa, the money spent is non refundable, so it is advised that you get your paperwork and documentation ready before applying.  

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How to Apply for UK visa in Nigeria (Easy and Simple Guide)

This post will give you a full guide on how to apply for a UK visa. I know that many Nigerians want to visit the UK, and that is why i decided to reveal and tell you how to apply for UK visa in Nigeria. The process is not so hard but you should do everything correctly. I urge you to carefully read this article to find out all the details you need to know about UK visa application. 

Many Nigerians consider UK as a second home because in London there are more than one million Nigerians. Nigerians for decades go to the UK to gain the education, find work, for shopping, or some medical reasons. This connection of the two countries started at the times of colonization. The connection is still strong even after Nigeria gained independence.  

Metropolitan Police of UK even announced that all the constables should be able to speak in the Yoruba language, this shows the big impact of Nigerian immigrants in the UK. 

How to apply for UK visa from Nigeria 

I have prepared for you, all the guidelines on how to apply for UK visa in Nigeria. The common requirements are simple if you act consistently. 

1. To start your path to the UK visa, or any other visa you should receive an international passport 
2. Make 45mm x 35mm photography which must not be older than 6 months 
3. You should pay $141 -$150, this is a nonrefundable fee that can be paid online 
4. Make a copy of the filled online form 
5. If you are going on a holiday you should have a letter of invitation 
6. If you plan to take children, it is necessary to have their birth certificates 
7. Utility bills, such as PHCN bills is also advice-able to present so as to show/prove your residential address
8. Documents that can confirm your hotel booking and flight tickets 
9. Statement of accounts 
10. Marriage certificate, if you are married. 

Let's consider some details in full. First, you should get an international passport in Nigerian immigration service. You can apply for UK visa in Nigeria online, just visit www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk and create the account. 

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Canada Visa Application in Nigeria - How to Apply for Canadian Visa

Remember that there are different kinds of visas, so read all the information and conditions at the website. Follow the online instruction and you will find out how to pay the fee for visa. The sum can be changed so confirm it on the website. 

After filling online form you will get GWF number and an email with all the information of the visa. Where to apply for UK visa in Nigeria? If you want to get a visa you should book an appointment in some visa application center. The centers are situated in Lagos (Victoria Island and Ikeja) and Abuja. It is necessary to visit visa application center for the interview with an official of the embassy. 

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You are expected to come with appointment confirmation proof and international passport, online application forms and proof of payment. Do not be late to your appointment, this is very important. Be ready that the officials will take your snapshots and fingerprints at the center. 

Some tips to apply for UK visa in Nigeria 

Visit and register at www.ge2ng.tpcontact.co.uk this is a new service that can help you to gain Long Term Visa in easiest way. As for official and diplomats visas, they are a lot easier to get but only if you are government official. 

It will be harder to receive a visa if you have been rejected earlier. Remember that it is important to have a genuine reason for visiting the UK, otherwise, you can be disqualified. 

It is very important not to lie during the process because the Embassy does everything to make the process as fair as possible. Now you know how to apply for UK visa in Nigeria, I hope this information becomes very useful to you? If you like the knowledge gained from the post please feel free to share the post using the social media share buttons below.

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Canada Visa Application in Nigeria - How to Apply for Canadian Visa

This post will walk you through how to apply for a Canadian visa in Nigeria. The reliable guide and steps here will help you get your visa to Canada very fast and from the relevant authorities. Continue reading to understand the full procedures involved.

First, bear in mind that applying for a Canadian visa in Nigeria is a fairly long process. But it’s quite easy, and it is something you can handle yourself. 

Follow these simple steps to apply for Canada visa in Nigeria (Canadian visa):

1. Check your eligibility

Before you can be allowed to visit Canada, you must meet these conditions:

• You must have a valid international passport 
• You must be of sound health 
• You must be able to convince the Canadian immigration officer that you have a job, business, assets, or family that will compel you to come back to Nigeria after your short stay in Canada 
• You must have enough money to cover your stay in Canada 
• You must have all the requirements that must be submitted at the Visa application center. Visit this page to see all the requirements .

You will not be allowed to visit Canada if you pose a security risk, have committed human right violations, have been once convicted of a crime, have a serious health problems, have a serious financial problems or have an ineligible family member accompanying you to Canada. In addition, your visa application will be declined if you lied in your application or interview.

2. Complete the visa application form

Note that before completing your visa application form, you will need to decide whether you’re applying for a temporary resident visa, student visa, or work permit.

There are two ways to complete your application form:
You can fill the form online (Visit this page to get the form) provided you have a scanner or camera to create electronic copies of your document for uploading and a valid credit card for payment.

Alternatively, you can fill the form offline. This option is recommended for Nigerians. Here are the steps involved:
Download the Temporary Resident Visa application forms and Instruction Guide on this page.
The instruction guide contains all the information that will help you complete your application form correctly and successfully. The completed application must include the barcode page.

3. Complete VFS consent form

Download the VFS consent form Here. Fill the form and attach it with your application form. If you don’t have this form — duly completed and signed — attached to your application, it will be returned to you.

4. Pay the visa application fees

Visit the Canada Visa Application Center (CVAC) to pay the required visa processing fees and the biometric fees. The center is located at No 16, Billings way, Oregun Industrial area, Ikeja, Lagos. Please note that you may be charged an additional $39.82 (N6,200) service charge at the CVAC.

You’re to pay in person by cash only at Bank Counter in the CVAC, along with submission of application. 

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5. Submit your application package

At the Canada Visa Application Center, submit your application form and other required documents as well as proof of payment of your visa processing and biometric fees. Note that you will be required to give your biometrics at the visa application center. Note that visa applications are accepted from 8am to 3pm on Mondays to Fridays.

Once you pay your fees, you will be issued receipts. One of these receipts will contain a unique tracking number that you will use to track the status of your application online.

6. Track your application

Using the unique tracking number in your receipt, track the status of your application by entering the number on this page.

7. Wait for processing

A temporary resident visa to Canada takes 14 days to process.

8. Submit your passport

Once you receive notification from the Government of Canada requesting your passport, you can submit the passport and that request letter either in person at the CVAC or by courier to the CVAC address. 

Note that you will be required to pay passport transmission service charge of $31.86 (N4,950) at any GTBank counter to these details:

Note that you will enclose the payment for passport transmission along with the passport. Once the proof is received, your passport will be forwarded to The Deputy High Commission of Canada, Lagos.

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Also enclose a self-addressed courier return envelope along with your passport if you want your passport to be mailed back to you once it’s ready.

9. Retrieve your passport

Once your passport is ready for retrieval you will be notified. You can either pick up the passport in person or send a self-addressed courier return envelope with your passport and request letter. 

If you have any questions as regards to Canada Visa Application in Nigeria, feel free to drop your comment using the comment box below.

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How to Apply For American Visa 2023/2024 - Full Guidelines to Getting Your U.S Visa Approved

This post will give you the most effective guide on how to Apply For American Visa 2023/2024 and Get any kind of U.S American Visa. Carefully read through this post to get all the information you need to know on How To Apply For American Visa 2023/2024 to get a faster and easier approval.

Are you interested in traveling to USA for an official duty, business, education, tourism or for other reasons? This is the right place for reliable information about the general requirements and guidelines for American visa application.  

Before you take a bite out of the Big Apple in New York City or smell the cherry blossoms in Washington DC, you need a visa to enter the United States. The visa application process can be quite tedious and application requirements can differ from country to country. So, as you review some of the cheapest flights to the US on airline websites on the internet, it is important to familiarize yourself with the application process before your embassy visit. 

How To Apply For American Visa 2023/2024

The U.S. is a country of 50 states covering a vast swath of North America, with Alaska in the northwest and Hawaii extending the nation’s presence into the Pacific Ocean. Major Atlantic Coast cities are New York, a global finance and culture center, and capital Washington, DC. Midwestern metropolis Chicago is known for influential architecture and on the west coast, Los Angeles’ Hollywood is famed for film-making. 

Types of American Visa

As a visitor, you would need to identify the various types of visa categories that you may want to apply which suits your purpose of travel. These categories include: 

• B Visa [B1 /B2] – (This is the visa category for Tourist, Medical and Business visitor)
• F1 Visa – Student visa
• K-3 Spouse of U.S. Citizen Visa
• K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa
• L-1 Intra- Company Transfer Visa
• J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa
• O-1 Extraordinary Ability Worker
• H-1B Specialty Work Visa
• H-2B Temporary Work Visa
• E-1/E-2 Investor Visa [Contact us for more info].

To successfully obtain a visa, you should take the following into consideration during your interview at the US embassy:- 

• Be able to make the consular officer understand the purpose of your proposed visit to the United States 
• Be precise on the number of days you will be spending in the country. Do not be uncertain of when you will be returning from your visit.
• Present a bank statement that proves you can take care of all your expenses during your visit to the United States without getting stranded. 
• Have evidence of residence outside of the U.S that will confirm you will return home at the end of your visit. 

Here are important items that should be on your U.S visa checklist before visiting the embassy:-

• A valid passport with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the country. 
• A completed non-immigrant Visa Electronic Application (DS-160) Form
• Have One(1) 2″x2″ (5cmx5cm) passport photograph. See the required photo format here. 
• A receipt showing payment of your US$160 non-refundable non-immigrant visa application processing fee, which you must pay in local currency to any GTBank Branch. The Bank will provide you with the U.S. visa fee collection slip 
• The interview appointment letter confirming that you booked an appointment 

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Though not required, the following documents might increase your chance of getting your visa approved during your interview:

• A bank statement showing your proof of income in the last three month with sufficient funds that guarantees you can take care of your expenses during your visit 
• Certified copies of income tax returns or credit card for tax (optional) 
• A detailed record or itinerary on how you will be spending your trip 
• A letter from your employer detailing your position, salary and how long you have been in employment. For an authorized trip from your company, the employer letter should state this clearly. 
• For applicant(s) with criminal/court records pertaining to any arrest or conviction anywhere, it is important you include this with your documents and be ready to provide a clear explanation on the record to the consular officer 

Documents Required for American Visa 

Gather and prepare the following required documents before your visa interview:

• Passport valid for travel to the U.S. – Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the U. S.
• Non-immigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160 confirmation page
• Application fee payment receipt, if you are required to pay before your interview
• Photo – You will upload your photo while completing the online Form DS-160. If the photo upload fails, you must bring one printed photo in the format explained in the Photograph Requirements. 

Additional documents may be requested to establish if you are qualified. For example, additional requested documents may include evidence of:

• The purpose of your trip;
• Your intent to depart the U.S. after your trip; and/or
• Your ability to pay all costs of the trip.

Evidence of your employment and/or your family ties may be sufficient to show the purpose of your trip and your intent to return to your home country. If you cannot cover all the costs for your trip, you may show evidence that another person will cover some or all costs for your trip.

Visa Fees

Anyone applying for a U.S visa including children is  required to pay a non-refundable, non-transferable visa application fee, sometimes referred to as the MRV fee, before applying for a non-immigrant visa. The visa application fee must be paid whether a visa is issued or not.  The type of visa for which you apply determines the fee amount.
Applicants for B, C-1, D, F, I, J, M, T, TN/TD, and U visas are to pay $160 to any GTBank branch. 
Applicants for H, L, O, P, Q, and R visas are to pay $190 to any GTBank branch.  
K-visa applicants are to pay $240 to the cashier at the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos. 
And E-visa applicants are to pay $270 to any GTBank branch.
Applicants for A, G, NATO, C-2, and C-3 visa are not required to pay any fee. The same runs true for applicants for J visas who are participating in certain U.S. government-sponsored educational and cultural exchanges.

Visa fee is also waived for a parent, sibling, spouse or child of a U.S. Government employee killed in the line of duty who is traveling to attend the employee’s funeral and/or burial; or a parent, sibling, spouse, son or daughter of a U.S. Government employee critically injured in the line of duty for visitation during emergency treatment and convalescence.

If the principal applicant is applying for an L-1 visa under the blanket L visa petition, the principal applicant must pay a $500 fraud prevention and detection fee at the time of their visa interview in the embassy. This must be paid each time a new I-129-S is submitted. The principal applicant may be required to pay a higher $2,250 border security act fee if this is indicated on the I-129. 

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Finally, do not present false documents as fraud or misrepresentation can result in permanent visa ineligibility. 

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How To Calculate UAE Gratuity Pay

This post will give you a detailed guide on how to calculate your gratuity as a worker in the United Arab Emirates. You can use our formula to calculate your gratuity pay depending on contracts and service period.

Calculating your end-of-service (gratuity) pay is important. Knowing how the total sum is reached will help you identify any errors made by your company.

Contract Types

A limited or fixed term contract is where the employee agrees to stay with the company for a certain number of years with a set end date. Resigning before the end of this period could mean one or all of these; a labour ban, loss of labour rights or even payment of compensation to the employer.

An unlimited contract has no such period clause or number of years, and therefore, has no end date. However, a notice period of one to three months is applicable for termination of contract from either side.

Gratuity pay is calculated based on the your basic wage/salary paid into your account without additional allowances or bonuses.

Article 134 of the Labour Law clarifies what this constitutes:

"The wage used as a basis for calculating the end of service gratuity shall not include payments made to the worker in reimbursements, housing, transport and travel allowance, overtime pay, representation allowance, cashier’s allowances, children education allowance, allowances for recreational and social services, and any other bonuses or allowances."

No gratuity pay?

If you are terminated from your job, unless you break the rules as stated in Article 139 of the Labour Law, the employee is still entitled to gratuity pay. The rules in this Article state:

The employee shall be deprived of his/her end of service gratuity in the following two cases:

a - If he or she is dismissed from service for any of the reasons set forth in Article 120 or if he or she quits employment in view of avoiding the dismissal in accordance with the article. (This article deals with dismissal during or at end of probation, or due to charges of material loss, failure to perform basic duties even after a warning, interrogation, crime etc.)

b - If he or she resigns without notice in cases other than the ones set in Article 121 (if employer breaches contract or in case of assault), and such with regards to unlimited contracts, or prior to the completion of five years of continuous service in limited contracts.

Calculations for Limited Contract gratuity pay

Less than 1 year of service

Leaving work before completing one (1) year of service means that you are not entitled to any gratuity pay.

Between 1 year and 5 years of service

Employee is entitled to full gratuity pay based on 21 days salary for each year of work.

5 or more years of service

Employee is entitled to full gratuity pay based on 30 days salary for each year of work.

Calculation example

Basic salary example: Dh10,000

a. 10,000 ÷ 30 = 333.30. Your daily wage is Dh333.30.

b. 330.30 x 21 = 6,936.30. So 21-days salary is Dh7,000 (rounded up from Dh6,999.30) in gratuity entitlement for each year of service. Multiply this figure for every year of service up to 5 years.

For 30 days calculation for those exceeding 5 years of service

c. 333.30 x 30 = Dh9,999. So 30-days salary is Dh9,999 in gratuity entitlement for each year of service – so long as the total figure does not exceed total salary of two years.

Therefore, regardless of the years spent at a firm, total gratuity in the above example cannot exceed Dh240,000. 

Calculations for Unlimited Contract gratuity pay

Less than 1 year of service

Leaving work before completing one (1) year of service means that you are not entitled to any gratuity pay.

Between 1 year and 3 years of service

Employee is entitled to one third (1/3) of the 21-days gratuity pay.

Between 3 years and 5 years of service

Employee is entitled to two thirds (2/3) of the 21-days gratuity pay.

5 or more years of service

Employee is entitled to full 21-days gratuity pay for each year of service. 

Calculation example

Basic salary example: Dh10,000

a. 10,000 ÷ 30 = 333.30. Your daily wage is Dh333.30

b. 333.30 x 21 = 6,999.30. So 21-days salary is Dh6,999.30

Of this figure of Dh6,999.30, only 1/3 is payable if you have worked between 1 and 3 years, so the total gratuity pay would be Dh2,333.10.

Only 2/3 is payable if you have worked between 3 and 5 years, so the total gratuity pay would be Dh4,666.20.

The full Dh6,999.30 is payable if you have completed 5 years.

These calculations are not to be treated as law, they are for your reference only. For any disputes or further clarification, contact the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.

Formula

1. Basic salary ÷ 30 = Daily wage

2. Daily wage x 21 = 1 year gratuity figure (Or x30 if applicable)

3. 1 year gratuity figure x years of service = Total gratuity owed 

Only continue for Unlimited Contract calculation

4. Total gratuity owed ÷ 3 = One third (1/3) of total gratuity

5. Either take this figure (between 1 and 3 years) or multiply it by two (between 3 and 5 years)

6. For over 5 years, total gratuity owed will be payable.

Source: UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation Laws.

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