Hi everyone,
I hope you're all doing well!
I’m seeking advice on the process of applying for visitor visas to Canada for my parents and their close friends (whom I refer to as my uncle and auntie, though they are not my biological relatives). They are like godparents to me ("干爸" and "干妈" in Chinese culture), and we have a very close relationship. They are planning to visit me in Ottawa, but none of them are fluent in English, so I will be representing them and handling the application process on their behalf.
I plan to initiate two separate applications: one for my parents and another for my uncle and auntie. In total, I will be applying for four people at the same time, and I am a bit worried that submitting multiple visa applications together might raise concerns with the visa officer.
Is there anything I should be cautious about when applying for visas for four people at once? Would it raise any red flags with the visa officer, and if so, how can I address these concerns in the application?
Here are some other questions I’d appreciate guidance on:
I hope you're all doing well!
I’m seeking advice on the process of applying for visitor visas to Canada for my parents and their close friends (whom I refer to as my uncle and auntie, though they are not my biological relatives). They are like godparents to me ("干爸" and "干妈" in Chinese culture), and we have a very close relationship. They are planning to visit me in Ottawa, but none of them are fluent in English, so I will be representing them and handling the application process on their behalf.
I plan to initiate two separate applications: one for my parents and another for my uncle and auntie. In total, I will be applying for four people at the same time, and I am a bit worried that submitting multiple visa applications together might raise concerns with the visa officer.
Is there anything I should be cautious about when applying for visas for four people at once? Would it raise any red flags with the visa officer, and if so, how can I address these concerns in the application?
Here are some other questions I’d appreciate guidance on:
- Filling out the forms: Since I will be completing the application forms on their behalf, is there any special section where I need to indicate that I’m filling the forms for them? Should I include an explanation about their language limitations?
- Letter of Invitation: I understand I’ll need to provide a letter of invitation. Is there any specific information that is crucial to include to strengthen their application? Should I write separate letters for my parents and my uncle/auntie, or can I combine it into one for each group?
- Supporting Documents: What kind of supporting documents would be most useful in this case? Aside from proof of relationship (e.g., birth certificate for my parents), do I need any specific documents for my uncle and auntie, given they are not biologically related to me?
- Proof of Ties to Home Country: What types of documents should they provide to demonstrate strong ties to their home country? I’m thinking of things like property ownership, financial statements, etc., but would love any further suggestions.
- Representation Authorization: Since I’ll be submitting their applications and representing them, is there a specific form or authorization I need to submit so I can act on their behalf?
- Translation: Should I submit translations of their supporting documents (e.g., bank statements, employment letters) if they are not in English? If yes, do they need to be translated by a certified translator?
- Any other tips?: Lastly, are there any additional tips or things to be cautious of when applying on behalf of non-English speakers, especially when they are not directly related to me?
