Happy Friday everyone, I have a question, I would like my brother in law to attend my reception in August, can I just call and apply for him? Is there a trick to it?
Hey Leeann!
You can not apply for your brother in law to come to Canada.
It is up to him to apply for a TRV, in that he will have to show very strong ties to Jamaica such as ownership of property, assets and a job letter showing he is employed and his time off request. Also include 3 months of bank statements showing he has some savings in the bank. Putting a " Lump sum " in to show funds WILL NOT FLY !
He also has to show his itinerary as to what he will be doing in Canada, reason for visit and duration. 10 to 14 day visit is good, anything longer just raises red flags.
The only thing you can do is write him a letter of invite for his visit, saying he has a place to stay, meals provided etc.
It is REAL tough to get a TRV for Jamaicans to visit Canada and once they are refused once it is pretty much a done deal and will most likely we be refused for future applications.
Good Luck ! Tell us if he gets through! But he should apply NOW if he wants it by August!!! Current wait times are 14 days, this does not include transit time between VAC and IRCC office, if he can apply at IRCC in Kingston will be approx 14 days.