Visit Visa for Mother in Law and Brother in Law (My wife pregnant)

[Naturgrl]

As I had been waiting for the doctor's note, I finally have received doctor's note, so now I can submit application for my brother and law and mother and law.
My brother and law has strong ties back home, wife, spouse, two kids and business. He has some balance in his bank account, he reason I want to give in the invitation letter is that he needs to travel to accompany my mother law because she is afraid of flying alone, and can not quarantine in hotel alone as she is afraid of loneliness. Besides, my brother in law will leave in a month. So, is this explanation good enough?

Secondly, my mother in law does not have bank account, and I will cover her stay and all things and even I will cover it for my brother in law, so the question is, does she still need a bank account if so, I don't have idea or clue on how to show money as we may not have enough funds and besides the account will be less than less than 1 month old even if I open it. Can any one clarify this part, if she needs to have her own bank account or not? In the letter I will say that my brother in law has balance in his account and they are traveling together, so will that be enough?

So you are applying for a visitor visa for both. If your mother in law doesn’t have any of her own funds which is an issue for a visitor visa, why are you not applying for a super visa. Your mother doesn’t need an authorization letter but your brother-in-law does. Have they done biometrics? Depending where they live, offices may be closed. Why didn’t you apply a month ago.

1. Brother - the issue, and I can’t say, is whether his travel is seen as essential just to accompany your mother-in-law to Canada. He needs the visitor visa and authorization to travel. He has his own funds and not bringing his family which give him strong home ties.
2. Mother-in-law - not having any of her own funds and bank accounts is an issue. Again, supervisa may be the best idea.

 

[shahzadpir]

So you are applying for a visitor visa for both. If your mother in law doesn’t have any of her own funds which is an issue for a visitor visa, why are you not applying for a super visa. Your mother doesn’t need an authorization letter but your brother-in-law does. Have they done biometrics? Depending where they live, offices may be closed. Why didn’t you apply a month ago.

1. Brother - the issue, and I can’t say, is whether his travel is seen as essential just to accompany your mother-in-law to Canada. He needs the visitor visa and authorization to travel. He has his own funds and not bringing his family which give him strong home ties.
2. Mother-in-law - not having any of her own funds and bank accounts is an issue. Again, supervisa may be the best idea.

The main reason for my brother in law's travel is also to come and be present on compassionate ground for my wife (her sister) on our first child birth in 10 years as it's such a emotional moment for all of us, my mother in law needs to be here to take care of my wife and new borns, and my brother in law as well. Can this be a good enough reason?

Secondly, what is I apply for my father in law and mother in law together in one application and show my father in laws balance account. Will that work, even though he is not going to travel, only my mother in law will travel. Any suggestions.

 

[canuck78]

The main reason for my brother in law's travel is also to come and be present on compassionate ground for my wife (her sister) on our first child birth in 10 years as it's such a emotional moment for all of us, my mother in law needs to be here to take care of my wife and new borns, and my brother in law as well. Can this be a good enough reason?

Secondly, what is I apply for my father in law and mother in law together in one application and show my father in laws balance account. Will that work, even though he is not going to travel, only my mother in law will travel. Any suggestions.

There is no actual need for her brother to come. Given covid seeing a nephew/niece in person isn’t really an essential travel reason. Even having her mother travel is nice but not essential since she has a spouse to help her care for the newborn and helping cooking/cleaning while she recovers for a few days. You can certainly apply for the both but your MIL has a much better chance of approval than her BIL. Yes she can provide savings under her husband’s name if he states that he is willing to cover her travel expenses.

 

[Naturgrl]

The main reason for my brother in law's travel is also to come and be present on compassionate ground for my wife (her sister) on our first child birth in 10 years as it's such a emotional moment for all of us, my mother in law needs to be here to take care of my wife and new borns, and my brother in law as well. Can this be a good enough reason?

Secondly, what is I apply for my father in law and mother in law together in one application and show my father in laws balance account. Will that work, even though he is not going to travel, only my mother in law will travel. Any suggestions.

For your brother-in-law, If you read what is essential travel for extended family visiting for the birth of a nephew/niece is not essential. Your mother-in-law has a better chance if your father-in-law‘s savings and financial support is included.

 

[shahzadpir]

For your brother-in-law, If you read what is essential travel for extended family visiting for the birth of a nephew/niece is not essential. Your mother-in-law has a better chance if your father-in-law‘s savings and financial support is included.

Thanks, I am exploring it as back up plan, any idea how much min $$ value would be required to show, though I am going to manage and cover all their expense here, so if they should $5k, will that be ok?
By the way, I couldn't find the email, IRCC.COVID-TravelExemptions-Exemptionsdevoyage-COVID.IRCC@cic.gc.ca, so I am curious did IRCC change the process of submitting the authorization request? IF so, need some help to find it.

 

[Naturgrl]

Thanks, I am exploring it as back up plan, any idea how much min $$ value would be required to show, though I am going to manage and cover all their expense here, so if they should $5k, will that be ok?
By the way, I couldn't find the email, IRCC.COVID-TravelExemptions-Exemptionsdevoyage-COVID.IRCC@cic.gc.ca, so I am curious did IRCC change the process of submitting the authorization request? IF so, need some help to find it.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/visitors/immediate-family.html#extended
It is a form that you fill out & sign & your brother in law signs & then it must be notarized. Your brother in law must show his own funds through bank accounts. You covering expenses will show he can’t afford to visit. Depending on the length of visit, he should show he can afford airfare, hotel quarantine, quarantine and incidentals.

 

[shahzadpir]

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/visitors/immediate-family.html#extended
It is a form that you fill out & sign & your brother in law signs & then it must be notarized. Your brother in law must show his own funds through bank accounts. You covering expenses will show he can’t afford to visit. Depending on the length of visit, he should show he can afford airfare, hotel quarantine, quarantine and incidentals.

Are u referring to IMM 0006 form, yes I am aware of, but what I meant to say is that once form is filled, at which address it needs to be sent via email, as I am not able to find the email which were there previously on the https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/visitors/immediate-family.html#extended

 

[Naturgrl]

Are u referring to IMM 0006 form, yes I am aware of, but what I meant to say is that once form is filled, at which address it needs to be sent via email, as I am not able to find the email which were there previously on the https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/visitors/immediate-family.html#extended

See Step 3. Since you haven't applied, you include the form with the visitor visa application.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/visitors/visa.html#new

 

[shahzadpir]

See Step 3. Since you haven't applied, you include the form with the visitor visa application.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/visitors/visa.html#new

I see, so now IRCC has change the process, up until last month there was requirement to send request for authorization letter along with supporting documents at IRCC.COVID-TravelExemptions-Exemptionsdevoyage-COVID.IRCC@cic.gc.ca, but now, it seems, IMM 0006 form need to be submitted along with application. That's what I understand from step 3 above, let me know if my understanding is in correct. Thanks

 

[Naturgrl]

I see, so now IRCC has change the process, up until last month there was requirement to send request for authorization letter along with supporting documents at IRCC.COVID-TravelExemptions-Exemptionsdevoyage-COVID.IRCC@cic.gc.ca, but now, it seems, IMM 0006 form need to be submitted along with application. That's what I understand from step 3 above, let me know if my understanding is in correct. Thanks

I am not sure when they changed it but I don’t see the email listed anymore. I think people’s applications were getting lost in the emails and also this way the visa and the written authorization forms are together.

 

[shahzadpir]

I am not sure when they changed it but I don’t see the email listed anymore. I think people’s applications were getting lost in the emails and also this way the visa and the written authorization forms are together.

Thanks, I think you said might be true as sending email to approval had a good chance of being lost in piles of emails.

 

[shahzadpir]

I am not sure when they changed it but I don’t see the email listed anymore. I think people’s applications were getting lost in the emails and also this way the visa and the written authorization forms are together.

I have 2 more questions if I am applying for my mother in law and father in law then,

1) Do I need to apply two separate applications with a separate log-in, or I can combine both applications in one?

2) I have doctors note confirming that my wife is pregnant and she is due in end of October so will that be considered as PHAC letter of exemption or I need to apply for PHAC exemption letter, not sure what is the process for that

(3) Currently, we are in a different province, and hoping to move by end of May to Toronto, in the invitation letter I need to mention their duration of stay, so I am wondering can I apply now showing my current address or I need to wait and apply after moving, as I am worried it will be further late by the time. Any suggestions?

 

[Naturgrl]

I have 2 more questions if I am applying for my mother in law and father in law then,

1) Do I need to apply two separate applications with a separate log-in, or I can combine both applications in one?

2) I have doctors note confirming that my wife is pregnant and she is due in end of October so will that be considered as PHAC letter of exemption or I need to apply for PHAC exemption letter, not sure what is the process for that

(3) Currently, we are in a different province, and hoping to move by end of May to Toronto, in the invitation letter I need to mention their duration of stay, so I am wondering can I apply now showing my current address or I need to wait and apply after moving, as I am worried it will be further late by the time. Any suggestions?

1. Same.
2. Doctor’s note is not a PHAC exemption. You have to apply. The exemption is for compassionate reasons and doesn’t necessarily speed up the process. Do your family members need biometrics.
3. Moving is not an issue.

 

[Naturgrl]

I have 2 more questions if I am applying for my mother in law and father in law then,

1) Do I need to apply two separate applications with a separate log-in, or I can combine both applications in one?

2) I have doctors note confirming that my wife is pregnant and she is due in end of October so will that be considered as PHAC letter of exemption or I need to apply for PHAC exemption letter, not sure what is the process for that

(3) Currently, we are in a different province, and hoping to move by end of May to Toronto, in the invitation letter I need to mention their duration of stay, so I am wondering can I apply now showing my current address or I need to wait and apply after moving, as I am worried it will be further late by the time. Any suggestions?

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/latest-travel-health-advice/compassionate-entry-limited-release-from-quarantine.html

Just to add. A doctor’s note is not sufficient. Your doctor has to fill out the PHAC from and agree for the need of your wife’s care.

 

[shahzadpir]

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/latest-travel-health-advice/compassionate-entry-limited-release-from-quarantine.html

Just to add. A doctor’s note is not sufficient. Your doctor has to fill out the PHAC from and agree for the need of your wife’s care.

Yes, I just saw it, unbelievably horrific and complicated process now. And interestingly, it says the letter is valid only for 3 months. I don't understand do they not trust a doctors note alone so this process is required? Secondly, I don't see it related in any way with the time line of visa application because for my home country the processing time of visitor visa appears to be over 400 days now, which again is unbelievably long. I mean if someone is applying for visitor visa then why they again have to request for this travel for exemption letter, other wise why do we need to apply visitor visa at the first place. Really frustrating.