Visitor visa for Parents under CAN+

[EmmaR]

Hello Everyone!!

I recently moved to Canada, and want to apply for my parents visitor visa. I have few doubts. Would be grateful if anybody help me with this:

1) My parents have US B1/B2 visa, how can I mention in their visa application for CAN+ processing?
2) I recently moved here, so don't have 3 months payslips to attach. Is there any alternative to that?
3) Does anyone have sample formats for the Letter of explanation?

Any leads would be appreciated.

Regards

 

[gurinderjit kaur]

Hi

1. In the cover letter you can request for can+ processing, there is not any different format for can+ If you gonna apply online then upload the usa visa and enter exit stamp Clearly, and if you gonna apply at vfs centre then tell them to process file under can+ then they will attach a sticker of can+ processing on your parents file. One more thing, you can only request for can+ and the decision is up to the visa officer that they gonna process the file under can+ or not

2. Your parents financial proof can do better job, and as per the can+ processing you need less funds, but to be on safe side please give your financial proof or funds under file

3. I have my letter of explanation but its different one from your parents case

 

[EmmaR]

1. In the cover letter you can request for can+ processing, there is not any different format for can+ If you gonna apply online then upload the usa visa and enter exit stamp Clearly, and if you gonna apply at vfs centre then tell them to process file under can+ then they will attach a sticker of can+ processing on your parents file. One more thing, you can only request for can+ and the decision is up to the visa officer that they gonna process the file under can+ or not
2. Your parents financial proof can do better job, and as per the can+ processing you need less funds, but to be on safe side please give your financial proof or funds under file
3. I have my letter of explanation but its different one from your parents case

Thank you for making me understand the CAN+ process!!

Also, My PR card has the different address and I am living on rent on other address, do I need to submit lease document to show where I am inviting my parents for the stay?

 

[EmmaR]

If you have the document checklist, that would also be helpful for me.
The one on the cic.gc.ca site is very generic one.

 

[gurinderjit kaur]

If you have the document checklist, that would also be helpful for me.
The one on the cic.gc.ca site is very generic one.

When i did online
It was like that
Application form, passport, travel history, financial proof (the option is like that:- as much as you can upload like employment letter, bank statements, property papers etc), invitation letter
And you can make one cover letter (letter of explanation)
Its good to show your parent’s financial proof and their strong ties to home country

 

[avinashre]

Hi gurinderjit kaur,

I am applying for my parents visa online. When we filled information and created profile, There is no checklist to upload any finance document.
I got below checklist from parents profile to upload. Where did you uploaded finance documents ? is it under "client information" that u uploaded?

• (IMM5257)
• Family Information IMM5707
• Travel history
• Passport
• IMM5713 - Family member representative
• Marriage certificate
• Digital Photo
• Schedule 1 (IMM 5257)
• Client Information

My parents also have US B1 visa and visited USA in 2015. Is it mean that they visited USA in 2015 and comes under CAN+ program so do not need any finance proof ?

 

[gurinderjit kaur]

Hi gurinderjit kaur,

I am applying for my parents visa online. When we filled information and created profile, There is no checklist to upload any finance document.
I got below checklist from parents profile to upload. Where did you uploaded finance documents ? is it under "client information" that u uploaded?

• (IMM5257)
• Family Information IMM5707
• Travel history
• Passport
• IMM5713 - Family member representative
• Marriage certificate
• Digital Photo
• Schedule 1 (IMM 5257)
• Client Information

My parents also have US B1 visa and visited USA in 2015. Is it mean that they visited USA in 2015 and comes under CAN+ program so do not need any finance proof ?

Yes for can+ processing you don’t need any financial proof, but just be on your safe side upload the financial proof, because its only upto the visa officer that they gonna process your file under can+ or not.
Moreover, when i applied online i got a one folder of financial proof i dont know why you not.
What is your country of residence?

 

[avinashre]

Thanks for your reply.

I am currently in Toronto Canada.My parents are in India.
I mentioned that they are going to finance their trip.I will verify application again.

 

[r_mittal86]

Thank you for making me understand the CAN+ process!!

Also, My PR card has the different address and I am living on rent on other address, do I need to submit lease document to show where I am inviting my parents for the stay?

PR card doesnt have address on it, atleast mine doesnt have it, for application purpose you need to show your current address where you will invite parents to stay.

 

[r_mittal86]

Thanks for your reply.

I am currently in Toronto Canada.My parents are in India.
I mentioned that they are going to finance their trip.I will verify application again.

When I login to CIC there is nothing which I can select for CAN+ as an option for TRV application in application and the documents required are (from the screen where documents have to be uploaded)-

Application Form(s)
Application for Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa) Made Outside of Canada (IMM5257)
Travel History (required)
Passport (required)
Invitation Letter (required)
Proof of Means of Financial Support (required)
Digital photo (required)
Purpose of Travel - Other (required)
Instructions - Document: Family Information (IMM5645)
Proof of Relationship (required)

Optional Documents
Schedule 1
Client Information

May be I am missing something but I strongly advise you to put proof of financial support for both of your parents.

 

[r_mittal86]

When I login to CIC there is nothing which I can select for CAN+ as an option for TRV application in application and the documents required are (from the screen where documents have to be uploaded)-

Application Form(s)
Application for Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa) Made Outside of Canada (IMM5257)
Travel History (required)
Passport (required)
Invitation Letter (required)
Proof of Means of Financial Support (required)
Digital photo (required)
Purpose of Travel - Other (required)
Instructions - Document: Family Information (IMM5645)
Proof of Relationship (required)

Optional Documents
Schedule 1
Client Information

May be I am missing something but I strongly advise you to put proof of financial support for both of your parents.

FAQ link for CAN+
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=875&top=16

I 'd be surprised if the document options are different for application made for CAN+ and non CAN+.

 

[avinashre]

Thank you so much for you help ... r_mittal86

 

[r_mittal86]

Thank you so much for you help ... r_mittal86

welcome

 

[gurinderjit kaur]

Thanks for your reply.

I am currently in Toronto Canada.My parents are in India.
I mentioned that they are going to finance their trip.I will verify application again.

Ok
Do the questionnaire again and see whether you get the financial proof folder or not.
Just try one more time

 

[avinashre]

Hi,

I updated questionnaire again but still no financial proof folder available.

I answered " child/grand child" for question How are you related to your family member? Is it correct for parents?