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ViiK

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My Canada TRV application was rejected this September.
I am reapplying for the same visa but this time I am putting a cover letter to explain my case better.

Now my question is,
Do I need to mention in the cover letter that my TRV was rejected the last time? Or do I need to treat this application as a fresh application and shouldn't mention anything regarding the previous rejection?

Thank you
 
ViiK said:
My Canada TRV application was rejected this September.
I am reapplying for the same visa but this time I am putting a cover letter to explain my case better.

Now my question is,
Do I need to mention in the cover letter that my TRV was rejected the last time? Or do I need to treat this application as a fresh application and shouldn't mention anything regarding the previous rejection?

Thank you

Well, if you want to explain your case better then it wouldn't make sense not to include why now your case is different.
 
All previous visa refusals (for Canada visas or other countries) must be mentioned in your Covering Letter as well as in the actual TRV application form (there is a question section for this).

Not disclosing a visa refusal could even lead to a ban for 2 years for misrepresentation

You could improve your chances by also giving an explanation (with proofs) with your TRV application as to how you have addressed the reasons for your previous Canada TRV refusal this time.
 
You won't be able to hide your previous refusal, they will find out because they have a database of you applying previously. Instead of writing not only a letter, more importantly you should address their refusal reasons and send in additional evidence for the things they refused you on.
 
Thank you Jalex23, Bryanna and mikeymyke for your prompt reply.

I too thought it would be necessary to mention about the previous visa refusal, but needed to confirm it with experts. :)

I hope you guys don't mind me asking one last question.

My wife has a one year study permit for Canada. I am applying for a TRV so that I can accompany her and set her accommodation and stuff for her. I would then come back to India and resume my work.
Can I frankly mention this in my cover letter or would it give some wrong impression to the VO?
 
You have not mentioned the previous reasons for refusal.

Apart from addressing the previous refusal issues, you could make your case stronger by convincing the Visa Officer that you have stronger ties to India (your home country) as compared to Canada (because your wife is on a study permit).

The VO needs to see paperwork that ensures you will return to India. Your documentation needs to be strong.


I would suggest that you prepare separate Explanations (with Evidence for each explanation, Notarization of documents is not necessary) for the following:
- Your strong ties to your home country (Job, Family, Property, strong financial situation, any social ties like member of clubs/groups doing for eg voluntary work, etc)

- Your financial situation in India (Fixed deposits, bank statements, credit card payments with low/zero outstandings, PF and PPF, Gratuity, shares/stocks, etc - whatever is applicable in your case)

- Your family ties to India

- Your day-by-day detailed itinerary with expense estimates (to show you have the funds to finance your trip)
etc etc


You can back the above explanations by giving full details for:
- Any property which you own (if it is jointly owned then give the percentage share of each owner. If the Property Agreements are not in English then translated documents are required)

- If you are employed then about your job (including your responsibilities, your reporting structure, letter from your employer that your job will still be there after you return, latest salary slips, appointment letter, etc)

- Your family (if your parents, siblings or any children are in India, and they are dependent on you)


One other point: None of the documents submitted are returned. Hence, do make sure that you do not require the original documents which you are submitting, later.


Hope this helps. All the best :)
 
Thanks a tonne Bryanna for the detailed guidelines.

Bryanna said:
You have not mentioned the previous reasons for refusal.

My previous visa was rejected because I was stupid enough to believe that declaring my fix deposits worth $50,000 CAD would be a suffice proof to show my financial stability. I didn't show any current account or liquidity for the short trip and hence my visa was refused on financial stability grounds. But this time I won't leave any financial documents out.

Once again thank you all for your help :)
 
Hi ViiK,

You're most welcome :)

Another bit of advice: You could make a table giving the financial details in separate sections: Liquid Financial Assets and Fixed Financial Assets. Also each backed by photocopies of each financial investment highlighting relevant details on it.

Also, do mention (if it is applicable) that your Fixed Deposits are "Not-locked in, fully encashable, if required)". You could also give an "Interest Certificate" issued by the banks for your Fixed Deposits as these bank statements would give comprehensive details of your FDs.


All the best for success this time :)
 
Bryanna said:
Another bit of advice: You could make a table giving the financial details in separate sections: Liquid Financial Assets and Fixed Financial Assets. Also each backed by photocopies of each financial investment highlighting relevant details on it.

Also, do mention (if it is applicable) that your Fixed Deposits are "Not-locked in, fully encashable, if required)". You could also give an "Interest Certificate" issued by the banks for your Fixed Deposits as these bank statements would give comprehensive details of your FDs.

I will keep that in mind. :)