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Firsttimer123

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Hi all I'm new to this site. I reciently processed my boyfriends visa from India and it was refused. I believe I didn't include enough since I have hired a lawyer, there is so many more items I required. That being said, what's the chances he will get a visa after refusal? Is it faster the second time? We are asking for 2.5 weeks, including all documents including medical results, police reports, employment letter etc. Thanks so much!
 

Bryanna

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Hi all I'm new to this site. I reciently processed my boyfriends visa from India and it was refused. I believe I didn't include enough since I have hired a lawyer, there is so many more items I required. That being said, what's the chances he will get a visa after refusal?
It's not possible to guess the chances or the processing time

Is it faster the second time? We are asking for 2.5 weeks, including all documents including medical results, police reports, employment letter etc. Thanks so much!
Medicals and PCC are not required for TRVs unless requested by the visa office
 
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Firsttimer123

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It's not possible to guess the chances or the processing time


Medicals and PCC are not required for TRVs unless requested by the visa office
Thank you, what is the chances using a lawyer as appose to applying yourself, we were denied the first time but I also didn't include bank statements, a cover letter from my boyfriend coming, my mortgage ststment and salary etc...
 

Bs65

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Thank you, what is the chances using a lawyer as appose to applying yourself, we were denied the first time but I also didn't include bank statements, a cover letter from my boyfriend coming, my mortgage ststment and salary etc...
A lawyer would only help fill in forms for a fee and nobody can really say if would improve chances of a visa as that decision remains with the visa officer. Also depends on how much experience the lawyer has with Canada immigration issues whether it could be wasted money.
 

Amy2010

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Dear Bryanna,
Can you guide me as my husband and my kids visitor visa rejected as well.
we would like to submit again ,the rejection was 1.Travel history, purpose of visit,family tie in canada and country of residence. we had a invitation letter from my husband friend which he send us also on 2010 and my husband he received visit visa on that time. and my children have already 2 schengen visa as well. can you let me know shall we add purpose of visit,tourism or visit?
Highly appreciated
 

Bryanna

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Thank you, what is the chances using a lawyer as appose to applying yourself, we were denied the first time but I also didn't include bank statements, a cover letter from my boyfriend coming, my mortgage ststment and salary etc...
Your mortgage, financial situation, etc are secondary. Your boyfriend must prove that he has solid reasons to return to his home country + he has the funds to pay for the visit
 

Bryanna

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Dear Bryanna,
Can you guide me as my husband and my kids visitor visa rejected as well.
we would like to submit again ,the rejection was 1.Travel history, purpose of visit,family tie in canada and country of residence. we had a invitation letter from my husband friend which he send us also on 2010 and my husband he received visit visa on that time. and my children have already 2 schengen visa as well. can you let me know shall we add purpose of visit,tourism or visit?
Highly appreciated
Sure, I'll try to help.

1. For how long did you want to visit? And the reason to visit?

2. Do you live with other family members? For example, your in-laws?

3. What ties can each of you demonstrate to your country of residence? For example: Employment/business/study (for your children) + property ownership/rent agreement + financial investments, etc

4. Have you, your husband and your children traveled to other countries?
 

Firsttimer123

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A lawyer would only help fill in forms for a fee and nobody can really say if would improve chances of a visa as that decision remains with the visa officer. Also depends on how much experience the lawyer has with Canada immigration issues whether it could be wasted money.
Thanks for your response. He was refused for the typical reason, ties to country, funds etc.
He has about 6500 CND dollars in his bank, 3 bank accounts and 3 investments with a total of 2000 CND in it. We are asking for 2-3 weeks stay here. His vacation period from his job is 1 month. He has a letter from his employer stating he has to be back in July. Can you suggest what else we can include?
 

Bryanna

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Thanks for your response. He was refused for the typical reason, ties to country, funds etc.
He has about 6500 CND dollars in his bank, 3 bank accounts and 3 investments with a total of 2000 CND in it. We are asking for 2-3 weeks stay here. His vacation period from his job is 1 month. He has a letter from his employer stating he has to be back in July. Can you suggest what else we can include?
The details and your posts are identical to those posted by 'karenr'. It would be easier to advise instead of going back-and-forth on the questions for his strong ties + finances, etc
 

Firsttimer123

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Thanks for your response. He was refused for the typical reason, ties to country, funds etc.
He has about 6500 CND dollars in his bank, 3 bank accounts and 3 investments with a total of 2000 CND in it. We are asking for 2-3 weeks stay here. His vacation period from his job is 1 month. He has a letter from his employer stating he has to be back in July. Can you suggest what else we can include?
The details and your posts are identical to those posted by 'karenr'. It would be easier to advise instead of going back-and-forth on the questions for his strong ties + finances, etc
Yes thank you, I am looking for some advice on what to do. I guess we need to build a stronger case but I am not certain on how to do that.
 

Amy2010

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May 7, 2017
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Sure, I'll try to help.

Dear Bryanna , many thanks for your reply :

1. For how long did you want to visit? And the reason to visit?
My husband and kids they want to stay in Canada for 1 month , tourism and visit friends and attend for campuses tour of some university for my son which I submitted already confirmation email.

2. Do you live with other family members? For example, your in-laws?
Me and my husband leaving all together , but only my husband and kids want to travel as I can't go bcz of my work and seminar I've in UAE.

3. What ties can each of you demonstrate to your country of residence? For example: Employment/business/study (for your children) + property ownership/rent agreement + financial investments, etc

My husband as a self employee he submitt his company trade license with 3 months statement of account , I submitt my documents as I'm employee , my salary certificate and my bank statement for supporting documents + my kids school registration copy for next year

4
. Have you, your husband and your children traveled to other countries?

Yes my son been last year for summer holiday in Switzerland and been in 2006 Paris
My husband have Canada visa for 2010 and U.K. Visa , Italy .. for 2005 and Paris 2017 my doughter as wel
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Thanks again and looking forward for your help.
 

Bryanna

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Yes thank you, I am looking for some advice on what to do. I guess we need to build a stronger case but I am not certain on how to do that.
1. Upfront medicals and PCC will not help to build a stronger case as it indicates he wants to visit/remain long-term.

2. Does your boyfriend live with his family when he is not working on the boat?

3. Does he have a rent agreement? Or maybe own a vehicle? Or has he taken a loan for something?

4. Although his employer would like him to return by July, the Ganges is almost always flooded during the monsoons especially in July-August. Hope your boyfriend has not presented his work responsibilities as only managing boat trips.

With no boat trips in July = No strong reason to return by a specific date

5. Can he include some emails/correspondence from his employer regarding managing some specific trips after he returns from his Canada visit?

6. Is all the money in his bank account earned by him? Nothing transferred by you?

7. Does he file Income Tax Returns?

8. Are these financial investments like FDs (bank term deposits) which are not locked-in?

9. Does he have credit cards? If yes, can he include 2-3 months' statements if the outstanding is low?

10. Hope your invitation letter did not mention about "missing each other", "you do not have time off work to visit him" or similar statements
 
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Firsttimer123

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1. Upfront medicals and PCC will not help to build a stronger case as it indicates he wants to visit/remain long-term.

2. Does your boyfriend live with his family when he is not working on the boat?

3. Does he have a rent agreement? Or maybe own a vehicle? Or has he taken a loan for something?

4. Although his employer would like him to return by July, the Ganges is almost always flooded during the monsoons especially in July-August. Hope your boyfriend has not presented his work responsibilities as only managing boat trips.

With no boat trips in July = No strong reason to return by a specific date

5. Can he include some emails/correspondence from his employer regarding managing some specific trips after he returns from his Canada visit?

6. Is all the money in his bank account earned by him? Nothing transferred by you?

7. Does he file Income Tax Returns?

8. Are these financial investments like FDs (bank term deposits) which are not locked-in?

9. Does he have credit cards? If yes, can he include 2-3 months' statements if the outstanding is low?

10. Hope your invitation letter did not mention about "missing each other", "you do not have time off work to visit him" or similar statements
Thanks bryanna, he does live with his family when he is not working, however he does have another job on the side. We did include the date he has to go back to work and his work schedule. Does he have to write a letter about his job, duties etc and off time? He has 3 investments, I'm nit sure if they are locked in or what that mean. In my invitation letter it was very professional and specific with all information and itinary. I followed a guide online. He does it have a bank account, credit card or properties, loan or car and I didn't send him any money. That's why it is hard to show ties....
 

Bryanna

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Thanks bryanna, he does live with his family when he is not working, however he does have another job on the side.
1. Can he provide evidence that he supports his family financially or pays the utility bills/rent (for example)?

2. Does he have an employment letter + salary slips for the second job?


We did include the date he has to go back to work and his work schedule. Does he have to write a letter about his job, duties etc and off time?
Letters from him/you will not work. What will work is hard evidence.


He has 3 investments, I'm nit sure if they are locked in or what that mean.
I'm assuming he has bank term deposits (fixed deposits). Locked-in means the interest earned on those FDs will be credited on maturity. So these FDs cannot be liquidated if required to support his visit.


In my invitation letter it was very professional and specific with all information and itinary. I followed a guide online.
That's fine.


He does it have a bank account, credit card or properties, loan or car and I didn't send him any money. That's why it is hard to show ties....
1. Is he paid in cash by the boat employer? Or is his salary credited through bank transfers?
2. Can he provide salary slips/salary statement for the income paid by the boat employer?
3. Does he pay income/personal tax every year?
4. Does his employer contribute to his pension funds? Or medical insurance?
5. Also did he visit Laos and Cambodia on business visits or for holidays?
 

Firsttimer123

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1. Can he provide evidence that he supports his family financially or pays the utility bills/rent (for example)?

2. Does he have an employment letter + salary slips for the second job?



Letters from him/you will not work. What will work is hard evidence.



I'm assuming he has bank term deposits (fixed deposits). Locked-in means the interest earned on those FDs will be credited on maturity. So these FDs cannot be liquidated if required to support his visit.



That's fine.



1. Is he paid in cash by the boat employer? Or is his salary credited through bank transfers?
2. Can he provide salary slips/salary statement for the income paid by the boat employer?
3. Does he pay income/personal tax every year?
4. Does his employer contribute to his pension funds? Or medical insurance?
5. Also did he visit Laos and Cambodia on business visits or for holidays?

Firstly, thanks for your help, it is very much appreciated. He is paid via bank noted Salary and gratuity paid via bank under someones name. They do not provide salary slips but it is noted on his bank statements. He does NOT file income tax returns and does not get pension or medical insurance. Any holidays has just been for holidays. His 3 investments are Mutual Funds over 4 thousand Canadian dollars which he can take out anytime but maybe a penalty . Since they deal with so much cash in india and bank transfers are easier a lot of slips are missing. His family is going to Mumbai in June for a wedding and he did pay for all of their travel and it shows it on his bank statements.