Visitor visa for Wife to be. Please help.....

[avanipatil]

Hi Folks,
From one of my previous posts i was advised to apply visitor visa for to be spouse so that after marriage we both can come together to Canada. (Am a PR lives in Toronto).

• I am planning to mention while applying that my spouse and I were engaged when i last visited India. Proof is a Photos of the small ceremony and my tickets.
• My spouse have a job back in India so she can get Pay stubs and ITRs and employment letter.

I have a birthday in the month of January so planning to make a case that my spouse wants to visit me for the Birthday. Honestly may be if everything goes well.

Guys, do you think i should do more or am i missing anything?

Your advise will boost up my confidence.

Thanks

 

[scylla]

The most important information your spouse can include in the application is evidence that demonstrates strong ties to her home country. Typically it can be difficult to get a visitor visa approved since CIC knows she probably has plans to remain in Canada long term. Can she show any other evidence other than proof of employment? Property ownership or rental? Bank accounts? Anything else?

 

[bellaluna]

Guys, do you think i should do more or am i missing anything?

Your advise will boost up my confidence.

Thanks

As scylla mentioned, definitely do a lot more to demonstrate her ties to India. Her reasons for going to Canada don't matter as much as her ties to India, so you should focus on the latter. Emphasize hard evidence with documents of her ties to India, not personal sentiment because it's going to be your birthday. Sorry if it sounds harsh, but that's what visa officers tend to look for.

 

[Bryanna]

Just to add to scylla's and bellaluna's advice:
1. Intending to visit for a birthday generally does not work as a purpose of visit.

2. Submitting evidence such as the engagement ceremony is likely to negatively impact her TRV application


a. Has she traveled abroad to countries that require visas?

b. Can she submit evidence that she must return to India for the wedding (scheduled after her intended visit)?

c. How long has she been employed at her current employment?

 

[avanipatil]

Just to add to scylla's and bellaluna's advice:
1. Intending to visit for a birthday generally does not work as a purpose of visit.

2. Submitting evidence such as the engagement ceremony is likely to negatively impact her TRV application


a. Has she traveled abroad to countries that require visas?

b. Can she submit evidence that she must return to India for the wedding (scheduled after her intended visit)?

c. How long has she been employed at her current employment?

Thanks everyone for prompt reply....

Bryanna,
- She has traveled to few other countries on tourist Visa.
- She is been employed close to 3 years.
- we have not yet got the wedding cards but have booked the venues.

 

[avanipatil]

Just to add to scylla's and bellaluna's advice:
1. Intending to visit for a birthday generally does not work as a purpose of visit.

2. Submitting evidence such as the engagement ceremony is likely to negatively impact her TRV application


a. Has she traveled abroad to countries that require visas?

Thanks again Bryanna,
Is there any other way or is it possible that she can come along with me immediate after the Marriage?

 

[Bryanna]

Thanks everyone for prompt reply....

Bryanna,
- She has traveled to few other countries on tourist Visa.
- She is been employed close to 3 years.
- we have not yet got the wedding cards but have booked the venues.

1. Which countries has she visited?

2. Can she prove any work-related commitments to return to after her intended visit?

3. Does she own property or else have a lease agreement? Any loans or mortgages? Does she financially support her parents/siblings? Does she have a strong financial situation?

4. When does she plan to apply and when is your wedding?

 

[avanipatil]

1. Which countries has she visited?

2. Can she prove any work-related commitments to return to after her intended visit?

3. Does she own property or else have a lease agreement? Any loans or mortgages? Does she financially support her parents/siblings? Does she have a strong financial situation?

4. When does she plan to apply and when is your wedding?

- She has traveled to Dubai and Malaysia as a tourist.
- I asked her to get a letter from HR that she is on leave.
- She has a lease agreement on her name. She do not support parent financially and neither have any loans. I asked her already to have good enough amount in her bank account to show she is financially good.
- I am planning to go for her visitor visa in next 2 weeks. and the wedding is on 4th May.

Thanks

 

[bellaluna]

^ Dubai and Malaysia aren't considered for travel history (they look for visa required countries).
IMO, monthly salary and nature of career also factor into ties. To get a better chance of approval, her salary has to be above average for her age and experience, and her career has to be economically stable in your country. Even if she's been there for 3 years, it's not always a guaranteed tie.
Her bank statement should also have been there for 4 months, and IMO again, it should be reasonable given her age, work experience, and other assets.

Thanks again Bryanna,
Is there any other way or is it possible that she can come along with me immediate after the Marriage?

Even after marriage, your options to bring her to Canada would be getting approved for a TRV, same as what you are doing now, or spousal sponsorship.

 

[Bryanna]

^ Dubai and Malaysia aren't considered for travel history (they look for visa required countries).
IMO, monthly salary and nature of career also factor into ties. To get a better chance of approval, her salary has to be above average for her age and experience, and her career has to be economically stable in your country. Even if she's been there for 3 years, it's not always a guaranteed tie.
Her bank statement should also have been there for 4 months, and IMO again, it should be reasonable given her age, work experience, and other assets.

Agreed.

It is super easy for anyone to get visas for Malaysia and UAE. That's why these countries are not considered as travel history. It would have helped if she had traveled to the US/UK/Schengen countries/Australia or NZ.

I asked her already to have good enough amount in her bank account to show she is financially good.

She must submit 6 month's bank statements.

It doesn't work that way. For example, if her expenses in the last six months were high leaving her with a low bank balance.... and if shortly before she applies for a TRV, her bank balance has increased substantially, it would be quite evident to a visa officer that it was done for the purpose of a TRV.

Also, the transactions in her bank account must be consistent with her income = Nothing borrowed.

It would also help if she has financial investments.


IMO, she has low chances of a TRV approval even if you apply now or after the wedding. It would be better if you start planning for spousal PR instead

 

[avanipatil]

Agreed.

It is super easy for anyone to get visas for Malaysia and UAE. That's why these countries are not considered as travel history. It would have helped if she had traveled to the US/UK/Schengen countries/Australia or NZ.



She must submit 6 month's bank statements.

It doesn't work that way. For example, if her expenses in the last six months were high leaving her with a low bank balance.... and if shortly before she applies for a TRV, her bank balance has increased substantially, it would be quite evident to a visa officer that it was done for the purpose of a TRV.

Also, the transactions in her bank account must be consistent with her income = Nothing borrowed.

It would also help if she has financial investments.


IMO, she has low chances of a TRV approval even if you apply now or after the wedding. It would be better if you start planning for spousal PR instead

Thanks Bellaluna and Brayana,

Now i realize that chances are very low is there any harm in trying the luck?

Also do you suggest if she apply visa her own and not mentioning anything about us will that help?

 

[Bryanna]

Thanks Bellaluna and Brayana,

Now i realize that chances are very low is there any harm in trying the luck?

No harm in trying. Sometimes people get lucky even if their visa applications aren't strong

Do ensure there are no questions left unanswered or gaps in information.


You would also want to include typical documents such as:
1. A detailed day-by-day itinerary with expense estimates (typical tourist type and to meet family/friends) + prove she can afford this itinerary + airfare without anyone else paying for it

2. Financial investments (FDs, RDs, shares/stocks, mutual funds, PPF, EPF, insurance policies, etc) i.e. both locked-in and available as liquid funds = Her overall financial situation

3. 2-3 months' credit card statements (only if the dues are low). Not debit cards.

4. Copies of the lease agreement + 2-3 months rent receipts + bank statement to confirm the rent payments

5. Any must-return-for-work reasons with evidence + 1-2 other reasons to return by a specific date (with evidence)

6. Employment letter + leave approval letter + 3-4 months salary slips/salary statement + 6 months bank statement to confirm salary deposits + 2 years ITRs

Also do you suggest if she apply visa her own and not mentioning anything about us will that help?

Can someone else (a family friend or relative) provide an invitation letter + offer to provide accommodation + copy of his/her immigration status + some communication between that host/your fiancée?

As your wedding is five months away + except for booking the venue, there are no other proofs to convince the visa officer about the wedding, it cannot be indicated as a reason to return

 

[avanipatil]

No harm in trying. Sometimes people get lucky even if their visa applications aren't strong

Do ensure there are no questions left unanswered or gaps in information.


You would also want to include typical documents such as:
1. A detailed day-by-day itinerary with expense estimates (typical tourist type and to meet family/friends) + prove she can afford this itinerary + airfare without anyone else paying for it

2. Financial investments (FDs, RDs, shares/stocks, mutual funds, PPF, EPF, insurance policies, etc) i.e. both locked-in and available as liquid funds = Her overall financial situation

3. 2-3 months' credit card statements (only if the dues are low). Not debit cards.

4. Copies of the lease agreement + 2-3 months rent receipts + bank statement to confirm the rent payments

5. Any must-return-for-work reasons with evidence + 1-2 other reasons to return by a specific date (with evidence)

6. Employment letter + leave approval letter + 3-4 months salary slips/salary statement + 6 months bank statement to confirm salary deposits + 2 years ITRs




Can someone else (a family friend or relative) provide an invitation letter + offer to provide accommodation + copy of his/her immigration status + some communication between that host/your fiancée?

As your wedding is five months away + except for booking the venue, there are no other proofs to convince the visa officer about the wedding, it cannot be indicated as a reason to return

Tons of Thanks Bryanna,
I really appreciate your extended help. Its so detailed that i rarely think of anymore questions.

cheers!

 

[sd0904]

Hi Avani,

Just want to know, did you apply for TRV eventually?