Visitor Visa Rejection 2024

[Shri__1]

Hello Everyone,

My parents applied for visitor visa on June 2024 from India and got refusal on Oct 5, 2024. I need advice on how to strengthen my application when re-applying. The timeline is as follows,

Timeline:
Applied: June 13, 2024
Biometric collection letter: June 13, 2024
Biometric given: June 17, 2024
Biometric and Background check: June 18, 2024
Final Decision (Refusal): October 5, 2024

Reason:
• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as required by paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR (https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2002-227/ section-179.html). I am refusing your application because you have not established that you will leave Canada, based on the following factors:
• Your assets and financial situation are insufficient to support the stated purpose of travel for yourself (and any accompanying family member(s), if applicable).
• The purpose of your visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay given the details you have provided in your application.

Purpose of Visit:
It was a genuine request for spending time with their son (me) and for Vacation for 2 weeks from the first week of October, 2024. The following itinerary was mentioned in the application
Itinerary:
Day 1 - October 3rd (anticipated) - Landing in Canada (Toronto Pearson Airport), Son will pick us.
Day 2,3 - October 4 and 5 - Spending time as family and settling down.
Day 4 - October 6 - Exploring Toronto downtown, CN Tower visit, seeing Sunday activities taking places around downtown.
Day 5-8 - October 7-11 - Our son will go to work, we stay at his house and in the evening will probably go shopping, dinner or any entertainment centers.
Day 9 - October 12 - Will drive to Niagara falls, explore activities in Niagara.
Day 10 - October 13 - Will Drive to Torrance Barrens and spend time with family under the stars. Might get postponed or pre-poned depending on the weather for clear sky.
Day 11 -12 - October 14 -15 - Son takes vacation, Drive to Montreal, Stay in Marriot Residence Inn(Montreal Downtown), will book depending on changes in our plan, visit Biodome, Notre - Dame Basilica, Mount Royal.
Day 13 - 15 - October 16 - 18 - Spend time as family, If possible explore nearby tourist spots.
Day 14 - Will leave Country by the weekend (October 19 or 20)

It was mentioned in the application that in case of any processing delays, we will move this schedule to later dates.

Funds:
It was mentioned in the application that my parents will be taking care of their own expenses. They will be staying with me, and 20,000 CAD was shown as proof of funds(Bank statements, FD's, Business transactions) for their visit. Additionally, as a secondary source of funds and supporting documents, we also attached my proof of funds and my payslips.

I have requested GCMS notes. Please advice on what to change when we re-apply. Thank you in advance.

 

[Naturgrl]

So this was $20k cash (just bank statements) and do they have any other savings/investments. If so they need to show that they can afford the visit but not use all their cash. So if they have other investments funds etc. then include in addition to the bank statement. This shows that not using all their savings.

 

[Shri__1]

Thank you for your response.

We were showing $20k as bank statements. We also included Financial statement from a chartered accountant showing values of assets which was around $75k excluding cash. Not sure if they considered that.

Also, what about this reason
“ The purpose of your visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay given the details you have provided in your application”

Is there something I can do to address this issue?

 

[Naturgrl]

Thank you for your response.

We were showing $20k as bank statements. We also included Financial statement from a chartered accountant showing values of assets which was around $75k excluding cash. Not sure if they considered that.

Also, what about this reason
“ The purpose of your visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay given the details you have provided in your application”

Is there something I can do to address this issue?

Order GCMS notes. Are you PR or citizen? They need to show ties to return - job letter with approved leave, business registration and contracts, etc.

 

[Shri__1]

I’m currently on my work permit. My parents are running a business back home. We showed business registration, business transactions, properties on their name as proof of ties to return. Not sure what else proof to submit. Yes, i have ordered GCMS notes waiting for it.

 

[Naturgrl]

I’m currently on my work permit. My parents are running a business back home. We showed business registration, business transactions, properties on their name as proof of ties to return. Not sure what else proof to submit. Yes, i have ordered GCMS notes waiting for it.

Wait for GCMS notes. In the meantime they should be saving more than $20k cash in the bank. So the business is in both their names. For properties show the leases for rental income that they receive too.