I have a question. I run a rehab program for severely brain injured persons. A client was struck by a car and severely injured. He is deeply depressed and has a lot of suicidal thoughts. The uncle and aunt from India want to visit him for a month with absolutely no intention of staying as the uncle has a prestigious position as a police inspector and the family are very comfortable financially living in India. The client doesn’t have any family to sponsor their visit. He is now disabled and cannot travel back to stay with them due to his condition and the concern for his settlement with the insurance company. They have been denied 3 times even though the family meet the financial requirements. Is there any option for the client to plead for a one-month visa on compassionate grounds to receive a visit to Canada?
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I have a question. I run a rehab program for severely brain injured persons. A client was struck by a car and severely injured. He is deeply depressed and has a lot of suicidal thoughts. The uncle and aunt from India want to visit him for a month with absolutely no intention of staying as the uncle has a prestigious position as a police inspector and the family are very comfortable financially living in India. The client doesn’t have any family to sponsor their visit. He is now disabled and cannot travel back to stay with them due to his condition and the concern for his settlement with the insurance company. They have been denied 3 times even though the family meet the financial requirements. Is there any option for the client to plead for a one-month visa on compassionate grounds to receive a visit to Canada?
It's going to be very difficult to secure an approval after three refusals. If they want to try applying again, I would suggest the following:
- Only have one person travel (either the aunt or uncle). The other person should remain at home.
- Limit the trip to 2 weeks.
- Provide stronger evidence of ties to the home country (e.g. employment, property, assets)
Based on the information you have posted, they have probably been refused because:I have a question. I run a rehab program for severely brain injured persons. A client was struck by a car and severely injured. He is deeply depressed and has a lot of suicidal thoughts. The uncle and aunt from India want to visit him for a month with absolutely no intention of staying as the uncle has a prestigious position as a police inspector and the family are very comfortable financially living in India. The client doesn’t have any family to sponsor their visit. He is now disabled and cannot travel back to stay with them due to his condition and the concern for his settlement with the insurance company. They have been denied 3 times even though the family meet the financial requirements. Is there any option for the client to plead for a one-month visa on compassionate grounds to receive a visit to Canada?
1. Probably has something to do with the uncle's work in the police force
2. They are not immediate family
3. They have probably not traveled to other visa-required countries
4. I would order GCMS notes to see the officer's observations + apply only for the aunt or an immediate family member (not for the uncle)
Probably not. Also not his immediate family like parents, siblings, wife or children. What is his status in Canada?
Thanks for answering. His status is permanent resident (I believe he’s been here for 7 yrs). It is an uncle and aunt who he was very close to in India and have been encouraging him on the phone.
If there is no way around this as a permanent resident, are they permitted to approach an MP for support or is that for citizens only?
If there is no way around this as a permanent resident, are they permitted to approach an MP for support or is that for citizens only?
Given that he is severely disabled I imagine one of the concerns may be that a family member will enter Canada and then claims H&C because they need to care for the him longterm. Think the fact that it is his aunt and uncle may be a huge issue. Also given this is a longterm injury a short visit may turn into a long visit. With 3 refusals it is unlikely they will get approved. You can involve the MP but they can't do much. Think they will also have similar concerns that they are not his parents and this is not a short term issue.
Thanks for answering. His status is permanent resident (I believe he’s been here for 7 yrs). It is an uncle and aunt who he was very close to in India and have been encouraging him on the phone.
If there is no way around this as a permanent resident, are they permitted to approach an MP for support or is that for citizens only?
MP cannot change or influence an IRCC decision.
If they want to reapply, they should focus on putting together a stronger application. Recommend they order GCMS notes to see the detailed reasons behind the refusals.