Application for temporary resident (Visiting visa from outside Canada)

[thanhjoenguyen]

The ghost updates are for internal processing at the visa office. You could expect a decision soon.... that's if the decision in your first post was changed.

Hopefully, your wife will get her TRV (and you don't need to prepare the new paperwork )

Sorry what do you mean by ghost updates? As in sometimes they will double check applications? Hopefully that's the case, gathering documents and having them translated is such a pain and costly.

 

[Bryanna]

Sorry what do you mean by ghost updates? As in sometimes they will double check applications? Hopefully that's the case, gathering documents and having them translated is such a pain and costly.

It seems like she was refused when you first checked/linked her paper application. But, now it seems like processing is still on.

Do check the 'Final decision' status

 

[thanhjoenguyen]

Here's what it says currently;

A final decision has been made. Please see the final decision below.

Review of eligibility We regret to inform you that you do not meet the eligibility requirements. Please see the final decision below. Help - Review of eligibility
Review of medical results You do not need a medical exam. We will send you a message if this changes. Help - Review of medical results
Review of additional documents We do not need additional documents. Help - Review of additional documents
Interview You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this changes. Help - Interview
Biometrics We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes. Help - Biometrics
Background check Background check complete. Help - Background check
Final decision We regret to inform you that your application was refused. Check your messages below for details.

Yet there is no messages regarding our refused application. It showed, and I downloaded but now it's not there anymore.

 

[thanhjoenguyen]

@Bryanna,

Hello Bryanna, is there a sample template of how my letter should be formatted?
I am including my wife and my strong ties to Vietnam, our proposed itinerary and estimated expenses and also strong points in our portfolio they may have missed.

 

[Bryanna]

Here's what it says currently;

A final decision has been made. Please see the final decision below.

Review of eligibility We regret to inform you that you do not meet the eligibility requirements. Please see the final decision below. Help - Review of eligibility
Review of medical results You do not need a medical exam. We will send you a message if this changes. Help - Review of medical results
Review of additional documents We do not need additional documents. Help - Review of additional documents
Interview You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this changes. Help - Interview
Biometrics We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes. Help - Biometrics
Background check Background check complete. Help - Background check
Final decision We regret to inform you that your application was refused. Check your messages below for details.

Yet there is no messages regarding our refused application. It showed, and I downloaded but now it's not there anymore.

Unfortunately, the refusal is confirmed.

You may write to the Singapore visa office to request for a copy of the refusal letter. That said, regardless of the refusal reasons, I recommend you assess her application as a complete package

 

[Bryanna]

@Bryanna,

Hello Bryanna, is there a sample template of how my letter should be formatted?

This can help:

Cover letter (from your wife):
Formal tone, addressed to the visa officer, information set out in sections, point-wise information (do avoid long sentences as the visa officer may not have the time to read everything).

Suggested sections:
1. Applicant details + Host details

2. Purpose of my visit/Proposed itinerary and expense estimates + Why I would like to visit in XX month

3. Funds available for my visit

4. My strong ties to Vietnam (her employment + your young son + property ownership + financial situation)

5. Why I must return to Vietnam by XX date i.e. your employment/work permit ties + her employment ties + proofs of your plane tickets back to the Vietnam (refundable) + any other similar reasons

6. My previous travel history (tabular format for visa details + entry/exit dates + purpose of each visit)..... chronological order, last 10 years max

 

[Bryanna]

I am including my wife and my strong ties to Vietnam, our proposed itinerary and estimated expenses and also strong points in our portfolio they may have missed.

Again, this sub-link is quite informative. It is similar to your case. Do go through it:
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/visitor-visa-for-my-wife.514908/

 

[thanhjoenguyen]

Unfortunately, the refusal is confirmed.

You may write to the Singapore visa office to request for a copy of the refusal letter. That said, regardless of the refusal reasons, I recommend you assess her application as a complete package

We have a CVAC and IRCC here in Vietnam, I will contact them. Thank you

 

[thanhjoenguyen]

Again, this sub-link is quite informative. It is similar to your case. Do go through it:
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/visitor-visa-for-my-wife.514908/

The only problem is my wife has only been to Singapore (no visa needed), Thailand 2 times (no visa needed) and Korea (visa needed). Other than that we only travel within Vietnam.

 

[thanhjoenguyen]

This can help:

Cover letter (from your wife):
Formal tone, addressed to the visa officer, information set out in sections, point-wise information (do avoid long sentences as the visa officer may not have the time to read everything).

Suggested sections:
1. Applicant details + Host details

2. Purpose of my visit/Proposed itinerary and expense estimates + Why I would like to visit in XX month

3. Funds available for my visit

4. My strong ties to Vietnam (her employment + your young son + property ownership + financial situation)

5. Why I must return to Vietnam by XX date i.e. your employment/work permit ties + her employment ties + proofs of your plane tickets back to the Vietnam (refundable) + any other similar reasons

6. My previous travel history (tabular format for visa details + entry/exit dates + purpose of each visit)..... chronological order, last 10 years max

Sorry what I meant was how should the layout be.

Date

To: the consulate/vac/embassy we applied
Re: applicant name, passport, visa type

Message body as you and the link stated.

What should I close the letter with?

Thank you for your help Bryanna

 

[Bryanna]

We have a CVAC and IRCC here in Vietnam, I will contact them. Thank you

Okay. I would not count on them helping you to prepare the application nor for advice for the including new documents/evidence

 

[Bryanna]

The only problem is my wife has only been to Singapore (no visa needed), Thailand 2 times (no visa needed) and Korea (visa needed). Other than that we only travel within Vietnam.

Do focus on her other strong ties: Employment + your son + family + property + finances, etc

 

[thanhjoenguyen]

Do focus on her other strong ties: Employment + your son + family + property + finances, etc

Thank you Bryanna, you've been so much help, I currently am typing our cover letter. I will post as soon as I am finished.

 

[thanhjoenguyen]

@Bryanna Hello Bryanna, here is my current letter format, can you please tell me what else I can do to make it better? Thank you so much.

22 November 2018


To:

Consulate General of Canada

Visa Section

Metropolitan Building

235, Dong Khoi Street, Suite 1002, District 1

Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam


Re:

§ Application No. XXXXXXXXXX : XXXXXXXXXX Mrs., Temporary Resident Visa (Visiting Visa from outside Canada)

§ Application No. XXXXXXXXXX : XXXXXXXXXX Ms., Temporary Resident Visa (Visiting Visa from outside Canada)


Dear Sir/Madam,


We recently have applied for a Temporary Resident Visa (Visiting Visa from outside Canada) for the duration of December 20th, 2018 to January 05th, 2019 but regretfully was refused due to the following:

§ XXXXXXXXXX


Our main purpose is to visit my mother-in-law currently residing at XXXXXXXXXX during the duration of Christmas.


Our secondary purpose is to visit my husband’s uncle and aunt currently residing at XXXXXXXXXX during the duration of New Years.


Accompanying to Canada:

§ XXXXXXXXXX Mrs., UCI No. XXXXXXXXXX

§ Husband: XXXXXXXXXX Mr., Canadian Passport No. XXXXXXXXXX

§ Daughter: XXXXXXXXXX Ms., UCI No. XXXXXXXXXX


Planned Itinerary:

§ December 20th, 2018 – Flight from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Hong Kong via Cathay Pacific Airways CX XXXXXXXXXX

§ December 20th, 2018 – Flight from Hong Kong to Vancouver BC, Canada via Cathay Pacific Airways CX XXXXXXXXXX. (Arrive approximately 11:35am local Vancouver, Canada time).

§ December 21st – 23rd, 2018 – Christmas shopping at Metrotown (Vancouver), Richmond Centre (Richmond), Lansdowne Centre (Richmond).

§ December 24th, 2018 – Grocery shopping and preparation for Christmas at home with family.

§ December 25th, 2018 – Celebrate Christmas at home with family.

§ December 26th, 2018 – Boxing day shopping.

§ December 27th – December 29th, 2018 – Depending on weather conditions either Whistler Mountain or Cypress Mountain.

§ December 30th, 2018 – Flight from Vancouver, Canada to Mississauga, Ontario via XXXXXXXXXX

§ December 30th, 2018 – January 02nd, 2019 – Spend time and celebrate New Years with husband’s uncle and family.

§ January 02nd, 2019 – Flight from Mississauga, Ontario to Vancouver, Canada via XXXXXXXXXX

§ January 3rd, 2019 – Visit Science World and Vancouver Aquarium, dinner in Gastown Vancouver.

§ January 4th, 2019 – Relax, prepare for flight back home.

§ January 5th, 2019 – Flight from Vancouver BC, Canada to Hong Kong via Cathay Pacific Airways CX XXXXXXXXXX.

§ January 6th, 2019 – Flight from Hong Kong to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam via Cathay Pacific Airways CX XXXXXXXXXX.


Total Funds available:

§ Husband’s credit card with credit limit of 500,000,000 VND (~$27,000 CDN)

§ Cash on hand: 200,000,000 VND (~$11,000 CDN)

§ Bank timed deposit: 1,000,000,000 VND (~$55,000 CDN)


Strong ties to Vietnam:

§ My 17 month old son will not be accompanying us to Canada and will be cared for by my mother during the duration of our trip.

§ Since 2012, up to date, my husband is the Deputy General Director of XXXXXXXXXX Joint Stock Company which is currently managing XXXXXXXXXX water bottle factory (XXXXXXXXXX bottled drinking water), XXXXXXXXXX Theme Park and currently in operations to construct a town housing and condo housing area. He is also appointed Deputy General Director of XXXXXXXXXX Joint Stock Company.

§ Since 2012, up to date, I am the Assistant to Deputy General Director of XXXXXXXXXX Joint Stock Company.

§ Since 2014, my husband and I have constructed a home in my hometown for my mother and sisters to live. They have been living there since completion up to date.

§ Since 2017, up to date, I currently own a clothing retail shop.

§ Since 2017, I had 1,695,000 shares in XXXXXXXXXX Joint Stock Company valued 16,950,000,000 VND (~$940,000 CDN).

As of July 2018, I have 2,373,000 shares in XXXXXXXXXX Joint Stock Company valued at 23,730,000,000 VND (~$1,318,000 CDN).

§ My husband and I are currently renovating our home at XXXXXXXXXX, Vietnam.


More supporting documentation attached:

§ Husband’s labour contract, payment slips for 6 months recent up to date, authorized application for leave (duration of trip).

§ House property deeds, building permit, construction plan, land value assessment

§ Clothing retail business registration.


I hope you find everything in order, for any questions of clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact me anytime.


Thank you in advance for considering our applications.


Sincerely,


XXXXXXXXXX Mrs.
XXXXXXXXXX Ms.

Please note in our original application package we supplied all the necessary documentation such as certification of shareholders, etc. Just the things I worte in more supporting documentation is the documents we haven't supplied.

Thank you

 

[Bryanna]

@Bryanna Hello Bryanna, here is my current letter format, can you please tell me what else I can do to make it better? Thank you so much.

Will have a look and let you know later.

Please note in our original application package we supplied all the necessary documentation such as certification of shareholders, etc. Just the things I worte in more supporting documentation is the documents we haven't supplied.

Some serious advice:
1. Don't be in a rush to submit the new application. I know you've booked tickets (which isn't a wise thing to do, but it's done). You still have a month to go.

2. Your understanding of *necessary documentation* is not what the visa officer wanted to see. If it was the right paperwork, your wife would have had the visa the first time she applied.

3. In short: Re-think from the visa officer's perspective.... re-structure your application.... turn the entire application around to sound more convincing.... redo the paperwork. Do cut the shortcuts!

4. And, again (strong emphasis on *again*) do go through the Jtpolzin thread which I have been referring to. That guy put in considerable efforts to understand the gaps in his wife's application.... and he prepared the application pretty well. His wife is from Ukraine which does not rank high on visa approvals (similar to Vietnam)