Appiled for Canadian PR, Medicals done, Need to visit urgently

[khadar]

Hi,

I have applied for Canadian PR as a dependent. My wife and I have got our medicals done. My wife will be graduating in the month of June-2012, therefore, I would like to be present on the day of her graduation.

Could you please advice if I am eligible to apply for a TPV (Visit visa). If I am, is it necessary to get medicals done again.

Note: We have applied from quebec province and have valid CSQ.

A detailed answer is appreciated.

 

[Pippin]

I am not an expert, but I don't see why you can't apply for a TRV. Read up on DUAL INTENT. Realize that your foremost duty is to convince the VO you will return to your home country at the end of the visit. Good luck and congratulations to your wife!

 

[SenoritaBella]

Red this on dual intent: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2009/ob131.asp

A TRV may be issued provided you satisfy the officer that you will leave Canada when your TRV expires. If your permanent residence application is approved by the time the TRV expires, you can stay after you "land".

 

[khadar]

Thank you very much, both.

I am gonna apply for TRV, most probably next week. Below are few details that will support my application.

Length of Visit: 4 weeks

Have already confirmed and booked my return ticket.

Purpose of Visit:
1. To attend wife's graduation ceremony
2. To celebrate 3rd marriage anniversary which is coincidently on the same day of the graduation.
3. Asses employment opportunity and 'my fit' in Canadian culture before taking-up PR.

Financial Stability:

1. My wife is showing $5000
2. I am showing $8500

Confidence of return:
1. My MBA graduation is on 17 July 2012, in the U.K. (I am currently in India.)
2. A job offer from a software company.


Your co-ordinates feedback will benefit me immensely.

Thanks and Regards.
Khadar.
MBA Student, University of Bradford.

 

[SenoritaBella]

Those seem to be good reasons in my opinion, except the 3rd purpose of visit. I don't think it's a good idea to talk about employment opportunities because the VO may think you don't plan to leave at the end of your trip. .

Your wife can send you an invitation letter and proof of her graduation(letter from school or final transcripts) If you guys plan to stay in her apartment/house during your visit instead of a hotel, she may mention in the letter that she will provide accomodation for you. They take it into consideration when evaluating whether you have enough funds to support yourself during your stay. I strongly recommend getting travel health insurance. Best wishes!

 

[khadar]

Those seem to be good reasons in my opinion, except the 3rd purpose of visit. I don't think it's a good idea to talk about employment opportunities because the VO may think you don't plan to leave at the end of your trip. .

Your wife can send you an invitation letter and proof of her graduation(letter from school or final transcripts) If you guys plan to stay in her apartment/house during your visit instead of a hotel, she may mention in the letter that she will provide accomodation for you. They take it into consideration when evaluating whether you have enough funds to support yourself during your stay. I strongly recommend getting travel health insurance. Best wishes!

Dear Bella,

Thank you for replying. I shall be staying with my wife in her apartment and she has fedex me the invitation letter and proof of graduation letter from the University. I hope to make my TRV application a success. I shall also omit my 3rd reason.

Thanks and Regards
Khadar.

 

[khadar]

Got the Visa...

Visa Processing time: 2 day.
Visa Valid for: 3 years.
Visa Type: Visitors Multiple entry

 

[SenoritaBella]

Yahoo!!! Have a safe trip!!!

Got the Visa...

Visa Processing time: 2 day.
Visa Valid for: 3 years.
Visa Type: Visitors Multiple entry

 

[Vis28]

Hi Khadar,

I am in a similar situation. I am in Canada and my husband's PR applications is in progress. I want to apply for his visitor visa becuase the PR is taking longer than expected. Can you tell mewhat documents should I show to help with the visitor visa? FYI- He is in a govt. job in India... And I am on a work permit in Canada.
Thanks
Avis

 

[khadar]

Hi Khadar,

I am in a similar situation. I am in Canada and my husband's PR applications is in progress. I want to apply for his visitor visa becuase the PR is taking longer than expected. Can you tell mewhat documents should I show to help with the visitor visa? FYI- He is in a govt. job in India... And I am on a work permit in Canada.
Thanks
Avis

Hi,

Obtaining a visa for visit when PR is in progress is not as difficult as it is described in this forum...


There are 3 things that you need to clearly show to the VISA officer..
1. Purpose of visit
2. Financial stability
3. Confidence of return

1. Purpose of visit

The intention of visit should be meaningful to the visa officer. Although the VO would consider any reason a good reason in case of a married couple, to be on a safer side, it is better to show a good reason for your husband's visit. For example, graduation ceremony, wedding anniversary, or birthday celebration could stand strong. At the end, you should show the intensity to be together for any occasion.

Documents you need to show:

a) Invitation Letter for you to your husband (follow the instructions on CIC website for the invitation letter format)


2. Financial Stability

A visit by a tourist to Canada is considered as revenue generator, therefore, CIC considers this very seriously to avoid any burden on their economy. Minimum funds required for a couple to survive in Canada is $ 2500/- a month. However, this varies depending upon your lifestyle.

Documents:
a) Bank balance of yours and your husband's account.
b) Any property directly in your husbands ownership. However, for the purpose of visit, it is recommended to show liquid funds, such as cash.


3. Confidence of Return

Now, this is something that one should consider very very seriously. No matter how strong your purpose of visit is, or how wealthy you are, an applicant must convince the VO that he will return at the end of the visit. As you are saying your husband is a govt. emp., he can show his current employment letter, leave approved date for the purpose of visit to Canada (this is must), any contract document (if available). In addition, he must also show family ties back in the home country, such as parents, depended brother or sister.

Documents:
a) Letter of current employment
b) Leave approved date for the intended purpose
c) Evidence of family ties in home country



After all these, it is considered very important to prove that your marriage is legal. It is appreciated to attach marriage certificate with your application. This proves your husband's ties in Canada (the visiting country).

A well drafted cover letter significantly reduces VO's decision making time. Mention your PR application details in the cover letter. Your husband may also required to fill schedule-1 of the visa application (as he is a govt. employee, however, this has no signification on his application unless he is in defence, military based research, etc..,)


All the best....!

 

[Vis28]

Hi,

thanks a lot. It is helpful.

Avis