Hello I am new here I am hoping someone can answer me a few questions.
I am a Canadian born and raised and I got married to my wife in november 2016, and travelled to her country 3 times this year to be with her,provided all the proofs and documents they've asked for and sent in the application in March. So my wife had an interview yesterday at the canadian embassy in bogota and today we recieved an email saying that the PR has been refused and that I can appeal the decision. My question is what does it mean to win an appeal in this case let's say we win the appeal, what does it exactly mean ? Does it mean that the PR will be accepted? The reason why they denied her visa is because my parents did not attend the wedding ( me as in the sponsor) due to my father being in the hospital for the past 6 months and health wise couldn't travel and work , for that being my mother and brother had to stay home to work and pay the bills and couldn't come. And the last reason being that my wife couldn't comunicate with my parents and brother since my wife does not speak english and french... can anyone please help and give tips of what I should do? Thank you
Wait for the written refusal letter, and send in the Notice of Appeal within 30 days.
If the appeal is allowed, meaning you win the appeal, your application goes back into the application stream, as if it had not refused by the visa officer. That means that your wife is still subject to the medical checks, police clearances, background checks, etc. that happen after that point in the process. Read the refusal letter carefully, and order your GCMS notes if you haven't already done so.
Start collecting and organizing evidence to prove that your evidence is genuine. Get affidavits from your parents, brother, etc. explaining why they were not able to attend the wedding, that they believe the relationship is genuine, and that they look forward to celebrating your marriage once your wife is able to join you in Canada. Maybe a doctor's note or hospital records for your father. Document each of your visits, and include lots of pictures of the both of you in different settings, and with different people. Maybe something to show that your wife is studying English or French, so that she could communicate better with your family, and to prepare for her life in Canada. Records of your correspondence with your wife, showing you are able to communicate. Make sure you know everything about each other, and each other's family. Read through the posts in the appeals thread and learn from people that have already gone through this ordeal.
If you have this at the ready and get the additional evidence sent in early, you might be able to get into ADR, which can cut years off the appeal process. Good luck.
