Best way to make travel history?

[haris00]

"Travel History" is a concern for many potential students visiting abroad. Especially those who have been refused visa in the past. So I was wondering if everyone can share there opinion on how could one improve travel history in the most simplest and convenient way?

One is ofcourse, to travel to First world countries like USA, Canada, UK, Germany etc., on visit visa. Other way would be to travel to more convinient( in terms of securing the visit visa) countries like dubai, malaysia, srilanka, saudia etc which is also a cheaper option.

What do you guys think is the best and convenient country(in terms of Visa, costs, time etc) to travel just to improve ones travel history and that would make a strong impression in terms of the visa officer?

Thanks

 

[haris00]

anyone?

 

[scylla]

If you want to make a strong impression on the visa officer then the trips need to be to first world countries.

 

[velveteen]

I personally know people with extensive travel history (to the western countries, even as a student), who had their study visa rejected because VO didn't think their choice of program was an increment to what they had already studied in the past (the most common reason study visas are getting rejected these days). It would be more constructive to make your application air tight and explain any wayward situations (if any) in your letter of explanation, rather than consciously seeking out to develop a travel history per se.

 

[Papa Bomboy]

As suggested, why not focus on your application rather than trying to impress your V.O?

A few peeps have emailed me about this issue: first time traveler vs frequent traveler. It is a distraction.

Provide all that is required for your visa, and make a strong case with your documents and wait for your visa.

All the best my friend.

"Travel History" is a concern for many potential students visiting abroad. Especially those who have been refused visa in the past. So I was wondering if everyone can share there opinion on how could one improve travel history in the most simplest and convenient way?

One is ofcourse, to travel to First world countries like USA, Canada, UK, Germany etc., on visit visa. Other way would be to travel to more convinient( in terms of securing the visit visa) countries like dubai, malaysia, srilanka, saudia etc which is also a cheaper option.

What do you guys think is the best and convenient country(in terms of Visa, costs, time etc) to travel just to improve ones travel history and that would make a strong impression in terms of the visa officer?

Thanks

 

[haris00]

As suggested, why not focus on your application rather than trying to impress your V.O?

A few peeps have emailed me about this issue: first time traveler vs frequent traveler. It is a distraction.

Provide all that is required for your visa, and make a strong case with your documents and wait for your visa.

All the best my friend.

Yes, you are right! That is the best/ideal path to follow. (and those with No refusals should follow this path)

I believe that I have all the required documents completed. (Computer Engineering 82%, 7.5 IELTS, GRE, Bank statement with funds placed for more than a year now, property on my name, job exp etc.)

However, in my particular case, I have been refused visa 3 times in the past. I am worried that this ONLY stigma attached with my application might lead to refusal.
To counteract, I was thinking of creating some travel history.

That is why I asked

 

[Papa Bomboy]

I have also been refused 2 times in the past and I know how easily you can be overwhelmed by fear. In my time people used to get real superstitious. All kinds of weird thoughts people put out that made me think there was something wrong with me. Hold on my friend.

There are specific reasons for each refusal, I bet.

Take each reason and work on it diligently. Ask a lot of questions and focus on convincing your V.O with proper documentation.

When asked why you were denied for that number of times, state the reason for each refusal and how you were able to fix it.

Many times it is a lack of confidence in the application that causes the V.O to refuse the applicant.

Again shut down noise from people.

Focus strictly on what is required.

Although each applicant's case is different I would suggest you talk more to people who got their visa approved.

Ask them what they did. You might not get a specific answer but you will notice a trend if you talk to more people.

I can't say don't travel but I wouldn't say it is a guarantee for visa approval.

However, in my particular case, I have been refused visa 3 times in the past. I am worried that this ONLY stigma attached with my application might lead to refusal.
To counteract, I was thinking of creating some travel history.

That is why I asked

 

[haris00]

I have also been refused 2 times in the past and I know how easily you can be overwhelmed by fear. In my time people used to get real superstitious. All kinds of weird thoughts people put out that made me think there was something wrong with me. Hold on my friend.

There are specific reasons for each refusal, I bet.

Take each reason and work on it diligently. Ask a lot of questions and focus on convincing your V.O with proper documentation.

When asked why you were denied for that number of times, state the reason for each refusal and how you were able to fix it.

Many times it is a lack of confidence in the application that causes the V.O to refuse the applicant.

Again shut down noise from people.

Focus strictly on what is required.

Although each applicant's case is different I would suggest you talk more to people who got their visa approved.

Ask them what they did. You might not get a specific answer but you will notice a trend if you talk to more people.

I can't say don't travel but I wouldn't say it is a guarantee for visa approval.

Thanks.
Just curious, how did you address your past visa refusals in your canada visa application?

 

[Papa Bomboy]

In my time (2003 - 2004) it was an oral interview.

I had the opportunity to talk to my Visa officer face to face. The V.O would ask why I got refused after he noticed the refusal stamps. There, I had the opportunity to specifically state why and what I did to fix it.

In your case you can attach a letter of explanation indicating why you were refused and what you have done so far to correct it with documentation.

Hope it helps.

Don't be discouraged, you will get your visa.

Thanks.
Just curious, how did you address your past visa refusals in your canada visa application?

 

[velveteen]

Yes, you are right! That is the best/ideal path to follow. (and those with No refusals should follow this path)

I believe that I have all the required documents completed. (Computer Engineering 82%, 7.5 IELTS, GRE, Bank statement with funds placed for more than a year now, property on my name, job exp etc.)

However, in my particular case, I have been refused visa 3 times in the past. I am worried that this ONLY stigma attached with my application might lead to refusal.
To counteract, I was thinking of creating some travel history.

That is why I asked

Hi,
Do you know exactly why you were refused in the past? It would be a good idea to cover those grounds. And if you don't know the exact reason and got a vague 'other reasons' reply in your rejection letter from CIC, getting GCMS notes on your previous applications may be helpful. That way, you can make sure that the same problem doesn't occur again!
Good luck.

 

[terki]

not denying on what's been advised by others

however the thumb rule is SOP is everything - there are visa's approved on fresh passports too

Present the case well and keep it simple and chronological

good luck

 

[haris00]

Thank you everyone for your candid response.

 

[haris00]

I personally know people with extensive travel history (to the western countries, even as a student), who had their study visa rejected because VO didn't think their choice of program was an increment to what they had already studied in the past (the most common reason study visas are getting rejected these days). It would be more constructive to make your application air tight and explain any wayward situations (if any) in your letter of explanation, rather than consciously seeking out to develop a travel history per se.

I have also seen people whose choice of course was exactly in line with their previous studies but V.O just refused their visa based on travel history. Just sifting through this forum, I have found many people who have posted their V.O comments for the refusal and many of them were because of travel history. I wonder why is that as they also grant visa's to many fresh passport as well. It's a paradox that I would never understand
Perhaps that is just an excuse they use if they don't find the application "competent" enough.