[Answered] Applying for Visitor Visa

[jb9419]

Hi,

If my mother in law and brother in law (dependant, under 18) are applying for their visitor visa, is it a good idea to buy the airplane ticket from the bank balance that they will show for proof of funds? This would strengthen and prove the legitimacy of the ticket purchased? Or is this unnecessary

 

[Naturgrl]

Hi,

If my mother in law and brother in law (dependant, under 18) are applying for their visitor visa, is it a good idea to buy the airplane ticket from the bank balance that they will show for proof of funds? This would strengthen and prove the legitimacy of the ticket purchased? Or is this unnecessary

Do not buy tickets. IRCC states not too but show itinerary with flight numbers and costs.

 

[scylla]

Hi,

If my mother in law and brother in law (dependant, under 18) are applying for their visitor visa, is it a good idea to buy the airplane ticket from the bank balance that they will show for proof of funds? This would strengthen and prove the legitimacy of the ticket purchased? Or is this unnecessary

No. Don't buy a ticket until you have an approved visa.

 

[jb9419]

Do not buy tickets. IRCC states not too but show itinerary with flight numbers and costs.

No. Don't buy a ticket until you have an approved visa.

Really? Last time we purchased a refundable ticket (no fees for refunding) for my father in law and showed the support of us paying for it as well, but that was for a super visa

 

[scylla]

Really? Last time we purchased a refundable ticket (no fees for refunding) for my father in law and showed the support of us paying for it as well, but that was for a super visa

It's your choice. But this doesn't strengthen the application. Make sure it's refundable.

 

[BobbySGill]

Yes you can buy refunding ticket.

Really? Last time we purchased a refundable ticket (no fees for refunding) for my father in law and showed the support of us paying for it as well, but that was for a super visa

Refundable is good choice. I recommend it and we did every time for my relative

 

[YVR123]

Really? Last time we purchased a refundable ticket (no fees for refunding) for my father in law and showed the support of us paying for it as well, but that was for a super visa

As you've said, it was super visa. And it's different from a visitor visa.

Super visa application takes the child's finance in consideration ( that's applying for the parents).
While visitor visa weight mainly on the applicant's .

 

[ravikumark815]

Hi Everyone,

I'm a PR in Canada, and I sponsored PR for my wife. Since the spousal PR process takes nearly a year, I applied for a visitor visa for her, which is almost complete. I'm now looking to book her flight to Canada.

I've heard from others in similar situations that immigration officers sometimes ask to see a return ticket to avoid concerns about dual intent. However, dual intent is allowed in spousal cases, according to an announcement made in May 2023.

For example, someone who traveled to Toronto in January was asked the same question. She showed her AOR letter for the spousal visa to prove her dual intent and that she planned to settle.

My question is: should I book a return ticket and cancel it later just to be safe, or is it unnecessary? Please share your journey if you went through similar process.

Thanks in advance,
Ravi