Tips for members who are applying for TRV.
Hi Everyone,
If you remember I posted a reply on Nov. 2011 on this topic. I am from Canada and my wife is in Pakistan (please see my initial reply in this topic). I finally applied for her visit visa after through study of instructions and you know what I was surprised to know that SHE GOT THE TRV even without any interview. So now I am in a position to say that do your home work first and do it in such a way that visa officer has to think twice before making a negative decision. Don't be dis-hearted because of the negative comments of other people who are saying that ITS ALMOST IMPPOSIBLE FOR SPOUSE TO GET TRV DURING SPOUSE SPONSOR CASE TIME. I have seen someone applied even 3 times and every time they were rejected, no body is ready to accept the fact that they were not able to satisfy the visa officer IN EITHER OF THREE MAJOR AREAS which help them in issuing or refusing the visa; 1) provide documents 2) explain the purpose of their visit 3) Explaining why they would leave Canada.
Here is how I did my home work. I am trying to explain above three main points which I believe made my wife's application successful:
I took the help of cic's website ( search invitation letter on cic webpage ) to draft an invitation letter. I provided each and every information which they want in the invitation letter. I got this letter notarized from Canada.
I wrote a separate letter to my wife asking her to come to Canada (purpose of visit was quite explanatory in that letter). This was notarized too.
For “A written and signed promise of your financial support”: I did three things, firstly I referred to my Sponsorship Agreement under which I am fully responsible for all her expenses even on TRV (attached the copy) and secondly I drafted an independent affidavit / undertaking clearly mentioning my obligation for her financial needs and support during her visit to Canada. I got it Notarized too and thirdly I explained that I have a good regular salary which is sufficient to support my wife's expenses but I also have C$23,000 in my saving account just to meet any unforeseen expenses during visit.
Purpose of Visit:
If you notice that space in visa application form for the Purpose of visit is very very limited. No one can explain the purpose in few letters, so I simply wrote “Family Visit” in that field but in my invitation letter, I wrote one full paragraph explaining the purpose of the visit.
Why she would leave Canada:
With due apology to all those who are saying they our partner's visit visa was refused during spouse sponsor case processing, I believe most of the people make a big mistake here in this very important section. In order TO SHOW HER TIES IN PAKISTAN, I gave the heading “Why she would leave Canada” and wrote another paragraph in the Invitation Letter explaining that she is a full time student of B.Ed. (attached her last semester result card, current semester fees, and roll number slip for the upcoming exam). I also mentioned that her final semester is in Nov. 2012 and she would be coming back to Pakistan to continue her education. I also mentioned here that we would never ever jeopardize our long term benefit of her legal admittance in Canada as permanent resident over a short term benefit of over stay and assured visa officer that I will update Canadian High Commission Islamabad upon her return to Pakistan with copy of her air tickets, boarding passes, and copy of exit / entry stamps on passport as an update to her immigration case (with reference to Question 25 and 27 of IMM-5490). Sorry to say if you don't explain this important factor, don't expect visa....
Documents attached:
1) copy of my PR card
2) copy of my last 3 pay stubs
3) copy of my latest T4 slip
4) copy of my latest Notice of Accessment from Canada Revenue
5) original letter from employer
6) original letter from Member Parliament
7) original bank statement showing around C$23,000 in my saving account
Cool copy of my sponsor approval letter from Mississauga
9) copy of my Sponsorship Agreement (which was signed and attached in spouse sponsor case)
10) original undertaking / affidavit for her financial support during the visit
11) copy of her last semester result, fee paid for the next semester, roll number slip / date sheet
12) her 2 x recent photos as per CIC specifications
13) her NADRA ID card's copy with certified English translation
14) her travel itinerary showing the same date which I mentioned in the invitation letter
15) copy of our NADRA marriage certificate
16) copy of our joint bank account in Pakistan
17) copy of my life insurance showing her as my sole beneficiary
Case was submitted through Gerry's Visa Service on 22-Feb and it was delivered in CHC Islamabad on 23-Feb. We finally received emai / SMS notification / call from Gerry's office on 4th May that your passport has arrived. We found visa was stamped and they returned all the documents with the passport. So they took about 72 days to make a decision on the visit visa case.
If someone may need any help in the invitation letter / list of documents attached / affidavit for financial support, I can provide them with the general template which I used. Remember its not guaranteed that if you provide all above documents as per my scheme you will be issued a visa, it all depends on the situation you presented in the papers e.g. purpose of visit: reception in Canada or another honeymoon or wedding anniversary etc. etc. provide all the documents in support of above situation which you presented in the purpose, and then explain in detail why the applicant will leave Canada (if student provide all possible proofs as I did, if working provide letter from employer, approved leaves and rejoining date after leaves, salary slips showing your income and designation and copy of your return ticket showing dates just before your leaves are ending).
I think I have explained the TRV application with ref to my wfie's TRV application, but still anything not yet clear email me or post a reply here and I will try my level best to help you.
