Visitor Visa from India

[Sanya_97]

Hi all, given how the recent events have strained India-Canada relations, what are the odds of approval of visitor visa applications from India? Has anyone’s visitor visa recently been approved from India?

I want to apply for a temporary visitor visa for my brother (35), sister in law (34), and niece (6). They will be visiting us for a month this summer. My brother is a pilot with a NOC from employer, and sufficient assets to show ties to India (home, job, investment property, kid’s school etc.) What additional measures can I take to ensure that the application is approved?

 

[Naturgrl]

Hi all, given how the recent events have strained India-Canada relations, what are the odds of approval of visitor visa applications from India? Has anyone’s visitor visa recently been approved from India?

I want to apply for a temporary visitor visa for my brother (35), sister in law (34), and niece (6). They will be visiting us for a month this summer. My brother is a pilot with a NOC from employer, and sufficient assets to show ties to India (home, job, investment property, kid’s school etc.) What additional measures can I take to ensure that the application is approved?

They want to show cash in the bank to support visit, spouse needs to show her own ties to return (job letter with approved leave), travel history to UK, US, NZ and AUS, and child shows school registration. They are the ones applying.

 

[Sanya_97]

They want to show cash in the bank to support visit, spouse needs to show her own ties to return (job letter with approved leave), travel history to UK, US, NZ and AUS, and child shows school registration. They are the ones applying.

Thank you so much for your valuable advice and for taking the time out to respond to my query!

 

[binal1625]

Hi all, given how the recent events have strained India-Canada relations, what are the odds of approval of visitor visa applications from India? Has anyone’s visitor visa recently been approved from India?

I want to apply for a temporary visitor visa for my brother (35), sister in law (34), and niece (6). They will be visiting us for a month this summer. My brother is a pilot with a NOC from employer, and sufficient assets to show ties to India (home, job, investment property, kid’s school etc.) What additional measures can I take to ensure that the application is approved?

Approved recently - Applied on November 19th and TRV granted on 3rd December. Passport received with visa stamp this week. But we have valid US visas apart from other extensive travel history, from Gujarat, doctors and MBA, applied for the purpose of tourism strictly (cruise from Vancouver to Alaska and exploring Canada for 2-3 days pre-/post-cruise) and have no family in Canada.

From what I have been observing on this forum since I applied, anyone even with a decent profile BUT with family in Canada is getting rejected these days. Even parents who wish to visit Canada for their kids' convocation for a couple of weeks! Keeping that in mind, your brother and his family have a better chance of getting a visitor visa if they apply strictly for tourism (not more than 10 day visit) instead of visiting family. They will need to have a great profile, proof of funds and ties in India obviously. Also, if your brother lives in north India, it's a guaranteed No these days.

TL, DR - Family in Canada big negative these days.

 

[canuck78]

Approved recently - Applied on November 19th and TRV granted on 3rd December. Passport received with visa stamp this week. But we have valid US visas apart from other extensive travel history, from Gujarat, doctors and MBA, applied for the purpose of tourism strictly (cruise from Vancouver to Alaska and exploring Canada for 2-3 days pre-/post-cruise) and have no family in Canada.

From what I have been observing on this forum since I applied, anyone even with a decent profile BUT with family in Canada is getting rejected these days. Even parents who wish to visit Canada for their kids' convocation for a couple of weeks! Keeping that in mind, your brother and his family have a better chance of getting a visitor visa if they apply strictly for tourism (not more than 10 day visit) instead of visiting family. They will need to have a great profile, proof of funds and ties in India obviously. Also, if your brother lives in north India, it's a guaranteed No these days.

TL, DR - Family in Canada big negative these days.

It always comes down to the profile. TRV vetting had become so lax that many were abusing the immigration system. If you have previous history of travel, strong ties, sufficient funds, etc. you can still get a TRV fairly easily.

 

[varunlibra3]

Approved recently - Applied on November 19th and TRV granted on 3rd December. Passport received with visa stamp this week. But we have valid US visas apart from other extensive travel history, from Gujarat, doctors and MBA, applied for the purpose of tourism strictly (cruise from Vancouver to Alaska and exploring Canada for 2-3 days pre-/post-cruise) and have no family in Canada.

From what I have been observing on this forum since I applied, anyone even with a decent profile BUT with family in Canada is getting rejected these days. Even parents who wish to visit Canada for their kids' convocation for a couple of weeks! Keeping that in mind, your brother and his family have a better chance of getting a visitor visa if they apply strictly for tourism (not more than 10 day visit) instead of visiting family. They will need to have a great profile, proof of funds and ties in India obviously. Also, if your brother lives in north India, it's a guaranteed No these days.

TL, DR - Family in Canada big negative these days.

I can verify this. My brother applied for a visitor visa (45 days) with his wife & daughter. My brother runs a business in Delhi, wife is a grade 12th maths teacher, daughter in grade 8. We got all the documents (sufficient funds, FDs, investment property, leave letter from both schools stating dates of travel, pay stubs, ITRs, invitation letter, our funds etc) They don't have travel history to US, UK etc, no previous Canadian visa. They got rejected stating this:

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:

• The purpose of your visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay given the details you have provided in your application.
• Your assets and financial situation are insufficient to support the stated purpose of travel for yourself (and any accompanying family member(s), if applicable).


I guess it's a generic reply these days. Probably it was bad timing. Anything else we can do to reconsider? Does explaining with a letter help?

 

[Naturgrl]

I can verify this. My brother applied for a visitor visa (45 days) with his wife & daughter. My brother runs a business in Delhi, wife is a grade 12th maths teacher, daughter in grade 8. We got all the documents (sufficient funds, FDs, investment property, leave letter from both schools stating dates of travel, pay stubs, ITRs, invitation letter, our funds etc) They don't have travel history to US, UK etc, no previous Canadian visa. They got rejected stating this:

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:

• The purpose of your visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay given the details you have provided in your application.
• Your assets and financial situation are insufficient to support the stated purpose of travel for yourself (and any accompanying family member(s), if applicable).


I guess it's a generic reply these days. Probably it was bad timing. Anything else we can do to reconsider? Does explaining with a letter help?

A 45 day visit…way too long. How much cash in the bank did they show? Personal funds. For such a long visit they would have show tens of thousands of dollars in cash?

 

[canuck78]

I can verify this. My brother applied for a visitor visa (45 days) with his wife & daughter. My brother runs a business in Delhi, wife is a grade 12th maths teacher, daughter in grade 8. We got all the documents (sufficient funds, FDs, investment property, leave letter from both schools stating dates of travel, pay stubs, ITRs, invitation letter, our funds etc) They don't have travel history to US, UK etc, no previous Canadian visa. They got rejected stating this:

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:

• The purpose of your visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay given the details you have provided in your application.
• Your assets and financial situation are insufficient to support the stated purpose of travel for yourself (and any accompanying family member(s), if applicable).


I guess it's a generic reply these days. Probably it was bad timing. Anything else we can do to reconsider? Does explaining with a letter help?

45 days was too long.

 

[varunlibra3]

A 45 day visit…way too long. How much cash in the bank did they show? Personal funds. For such a long visit they would have show tens of thousands of dollars in cash?

Correct, they had easily around 20-30k CAD in their account. Plus, we mentioned that we will be providing accommodation, meals etc.

 

[varunlibra3]

45 days was too long.

Does reapplying with shorter duration make sense? or submit an appeal to reconsider?

 

[Naturgrl]

Correct, they had easily around 20-30k CAD in their account. Plus, we mentioned that we will be providing accommodation, meals etc.

That is not considered a lot of money for a 45 day visit. Using most of savings to visit Canada. Couples are refused for having $20k and coming for a few weeks. Keep it to two weeks.

 

[varunlibra3]

That is not considered a lot of money for a 45 day visit. Using most of savings to visit Canada. Couples are refused for having $20k and coming for a few weeks. Keep it to two weeks.

So if we reapply for two weeks with same documents, what are the chances? Will they give visa for 2 weeks only or a longer duration?

 

[binal1625]

I can verify this. My brother applied for a visitor visa (45 days) with his wife & daughter. My brother runs a business in Delhi, wife is a grade 12th maths teacher, daughter in grade 8. We got all the documents (sufficient funds, FDs, investment property, leave letter from both schools stating dates of travel, pay stubs, ITRs, invitation letter, our funds etc) They don't have travel history to US, UK etc, no previous Canadian visa. They got rejected stating this:

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:

• The purpose of your visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay given the details you have provided in your application.
• Your assets and financial situation are insufficient to support the stated purpose of travel for yourself (and any accompanying family member(s), if applicable).


I guess it's a generic reply these days. Probably it was bad timing. Anything else we can do to reconsider? Does explaining with a letter help?

45 days is too long IMO. And that is also why insufficient funds have been mentioned. Also, are you in Canada? If so, your brother and his family is likely to be rejected again.

 

[Tanvir007Germany]

There is no reason to visit Canada for celebrating Nephew’ Birthday!

 

[ac9837]

Approved recently - Applied on November 19th and TRV granted on 3rd December. Passport received with visa stamp this week. But we have valid US visas apart from other extensive travel history, from Gujarat, doctors and MBA, applied for the purpose of tourism strictly (cruise from Vancouver to Alaska and exploring Canada for 2-3 days pre-/post-cruise) and have no family in Canada.

From what I have been observing on this forum since I applied, anyone even with a decent profile BUT with family in Canada is getting rejected these days. Even parents who wish to visit Canada for their kids' convocation for a couple of weeks! Keeping that in mind, your brother and his family have a better chance of getting a visitor visa if they apply strictly for tourism (not more than 10 day visit) instead of visiting family. They will need to have a great profile, proof of funds and ties in India obviously. Also, if your brother lives in north India, it's a guaranteed No these days.

TL, DR - Family in Canada big negative these days.

How long it took for you after passport submitted in Delhi VFS?