Thanks for the Quick response Bryanna,
Unfortunately, visits to these countries don't count as Travel History.
- Is that means I can not apply again, do they refuse application again if I don't have Travel history for UK or US?
What was the purpose of your visit? For how long?
- My Business Trip was for 15 days. I have attached two letter explaining everything one My personal cover letter and one given by a company that they are supporting my application, Actually, the purpose of my visit was to conduct meeting with Government officials in PEI, as my company got selected to established branch in PEI under startup program. I also had an invitation letter from a government official that my purpose is to check feasibility to start IT center in PEI under startup program, As a Senior business analyst I was selected to represent my company, I have also mentioned that after my trip I will be joining back to my duties in India.
What was the reason for the invitations?
- As I mentioned above one letter from Director of a startup program and second from our existing client who is in Ottawa, and purpose mentioned that just to discuss the future projects. I have explained day by day itinerary in Purpose of visit document that for 10 days I will be in PEI and couple of days in Ottawa, In my Company cover letter It was clearly mentioned that All my food, lodging, boarding expenses will be taken care by my Indian company including return tickets and I will take care of my wife's expenses during this trip. Even I also mentioned in my cover letter that I will take care of my wife's expenses who will be accompanying with me for travel purpose. I have also added poof of funds for both of us 15,000 CAD for Cash and FDs and 17,000 for other mutual funds and stocks. I had no intention to do business there, Just have to discuss about possibility what things will require starting business over there.
A Net Worth Report issued by a CA would hold weight only if it is supported by evidence of actual investments, property ownership documents, etc.
- I have attached this CA report along with my application in Other document section so In my refusal letter, they have not mentioned reason for funds. But for my wife, they have mentioned If I am mentioning that my wife is accompanying me and I will bear all expenses they why they need funds with the name of my wife. I have mentioned that she will carry 2500 $ during this trip for my wife and I will also carry 2500$ for me which is enough for 15 days I thought. My wife is also working I also attached her leave NOC letter, her Salary slips for 6 months ITR for 2 months and she will join her company back once the trip ends.
Does your company pay for personal expenses incurred for spouses of employees when they travel abroad?
- Yes, The letter was given on company letterhead along with Director's sign that they will take care of my all expenses even they purchased Travel insurance worth $ 1,00,000 and Booked hotel for us. But for my wife, I have to take care.
Unfortunately, it seems like the visa office was correct in refusing you. You had not submitted adequate documents to prove why you must visit, for your ties to India, and for your employment + your wife accompanying you for a business visit paid for by your company implies it was not a legitimate purpose of a business visit.
I don't understand why they have put this
Having a legitimate business purpose in Canada reason in my case I have clearly mentioned the purpose that I am only going to meet some government officials to set up company and client for future projects. For both, I had proper invitation letters. In my company letter, it was clearly written that I will be not part of any development or technical support and I have to join my duty once duration is over.
Bryanna need you honest advice that should I reapply in this case or should leave my plan to go with my Wife, My Employer is telling to apply again with proper details. If Yes, Then how should I frame my application in positive way, how should I prepare for reapply?
Thanks a lot.
