Visitor Visa (from India - outside of Canada) applicants of October or November 2020

[canuck78]

Hi folks,

Me and my wife we both are permanent residents and we had our baby 3 weeks ago. Initially, we thought to bring my mother from India before the labour but we didn't pursue or submit the application at that time because of the following reasons:

1. At that time my mother was not fully vaccinated.
2. Mandatory hotel quarantine for travelers.
3. Travel ban for the flights from India because of the surge in Covid cases due to the variant.
4. Me and my wife thought we can take care of this postpartum situation without support.

But now I need to seriously consider bringing my mother from India because my wife is having serious postpartum depression issues. We thought we will be OK after delivery but everything is overwhelming for both of us because this is our first child. I was off from my work for 3 weeks but now I need to go back for my work to meet our expenses as I am the only earning person in our case. My wife really needs a support person to recover from this otherwise I don't know how can I help her. Also now my mother is fully vaccinated (2 shots) of Covishield in India and we got the certificate of vaccination.

I wanted to ask you all that what are the chances of getting a visitor visa in the PHAC route for my mother with this vaccination certificate. Ialso heard that they are going to lift that mandatory hotel quarantine. I talked to our family doctor and he is ready to give us a letter to apply for PHAC. I truly appreciate your feedback and thanks in advance.

Has your mother done biometrics? If they eliminate hotel quarantine for vaccinated it will be only for citizens and PRs according to news reports. Given the travel ban don’t believe Canada will want to encourage any firm of travel unless it is life or death and resources aren’t available in Canada. Have you explored options in Canada like a nanny, babysitter of housekeeper when you go back to work. Even if approved your MIL will take a while to be able to arrive. Has your wife being diagnosed with PPD? Receiving treatment? Seems quite early if it is just before 3 weeks to be sure this is just not a combination of hormones, lack of sleep, stress, being new parents, body recovering, etc. It’s around this time things can become a bit more manageable and you can start feeling more like yourself but also can clearly become more of a mental illness and require treatment,

 

[ravi2018]

I recieved medical request for my mom after getting the PHAC approval. Should I still need to raise the web form for travelexemption inquiry ? Can some one please advise Thanks

 

[Naturgrl]

I recieved medical request for my mom after getting the PHAC approval. Should I still need to raise the web form for travelexemption inquiry ? Can some one please advise Thanks

Does the PHAC letter state that your mom is exempted from the medical? If not, she will need to do the medical.

 

[canuck78]

I recieved medical request for my mom after getting the PHAC approval. Should I still need to raise the web form for travelexemption inquiry ? Can some one please advise Thanks

People seem to be under the false impression that PHAC, especially for normal pregnancy, excuses them from all visa steps.

 

[dibs.ab]

I'm looking to get biometrics done for my in-laws (who already have PHAC approval) from Nepal. For people who've successfully submitted biometrics in Nepal, can you please share some details on how you did it? Is it as straight-forward as booking biometrics appointment at one of the Nepal VFS offices, and then booking flights accordingly? How long does one need to stay in Nepal? After submitting biometrics did the rest of your application continue in India, e.g. passport submission?

 

[tajindertj]

I recieved medical request for my mom after getting the PHAC approval. Should I still need to raise the web form for travelexemption inquiry ? Can some one please advise Thanks

When did u received PHAC approval? and in how many days?

 

[Meetmagesh]

I recieved medical request for my mom after getting the PHAC approval. Should I still need to raise the web form for travelexemption inquiry ? Can some one please advise Thanks

Is the TRV for super visa or a regular visa?

 

[ravi2018]

Is the TRV for super visa or a regular visa?

TRV for regular visa

 

[tajindertj]

When did u received PHAC approval? and in how many days?

@ravi2018 ??

 

[ravi2018]

When did u received PHAC approval? and in how many days?

It took 2 weeks for getting PHAC approval

 

[canuck78]

I'm looking to get biometrics done for my in-laws (who already have PHAC approval) from Nepal. For people who've successfully submitted biometrics in Nepal, can you please share some details on how you did it? Is it as straight-forward as booking biometrics appointment at one of the Nepal VFS offices, and then booking flights accordingly? How long does one need to stay in Nepal? After submitting biometrics did the rest of your application continue in India, e.g. passport submission?

Have you contacted Vfs Nepal to see if they’re open due to the covid surge? Would add that if you make it to Canada you will need to quarantine away from your daughter unless she has a separate basement suite. Pregnant women and infant are considered more vulnerable to covid.

 

[canuck78]

Is the TRV for super visa or a regular visa?

Any older person can be asked to do a medical before coming to Canada even if it is just for a TRV.

 

[Meetmagesh]

Any older person can be asked to do a medical before coming to Canada even if it is just for a TRV.

Good to know, just curious beyond certain age

 

[sarvesh90]

Has anyone received any decisions on their TRV applications from India?

I know a few people (including myself) that got Biometrics Validity Letter (Correspondence Letter) in GCKey but no decision. Are they holding back all decisions since the VACs are closed? It does not make sense to hold back rejections.

 

[canuck78]

Has anyone received any decisions on their TRV applications from India?

I know a few people (including myself) that got Biometrics Validity Letter (Correspondence Letter) in GCKey but no decision. Are they holding back all decisions since the VACs are closed? It does not make sense to hold back rejections.

Rejections also involve reviewing files so if staff is only reviewing applications in limited capacity. Think many of the Canadian staff left India so it will take some time to open. VFS open which is a start.