Frustrating Visa Officers in UAE

[glenn_caratao]

Hey everyone,

I'm not sure if this is the correct way to address my frustrations; but for the longest time, I have been trying to apply for a TRV to Toronto Canada, where my parents and sister are based. I was 24 and single when I first applied, then 26 and single, then 28 and married (applied with wife), then 29 and married with 1 yr old son. The reason for deny is always the same: "No sufficient ties to their home country."

I have provided the following documents along with the TRV application form:
- Bank statement showing sufficient funds, and monthly salary;
- Letter from Ernst & Young stating that I am a currenty employee;
- Copy of driving license employee id;
- Documented pay slips;
- Destination in Canada (staying at parents' house).
- A copy of the round-trip e-ticket

Am I doing anything wrong? and would the visa officer automatically reject the TRV application if the "Been refused a visa to travel to Canada" is selected as YES? Also, I read that the visa officer normally would interview the applicants; however this has not happened to us at all. We normally get a piece of paper stating the reason, and we are not allowed to talk to the visa officer.

A friend of ours said to try to apply for a visa where only my wife and my kid would go to Canada. This way, I would be the "significant tie to the home country." So we tried it and VOILA, still the same deny reason.

Makes me think that the visa officers are racially discriminating us (we are Filipinos); I do hope not. Can anyone give their 5 cents on the matter?

 

[job_seeker]

Hey everyone,

I'm not sure if this is the correct way to address my frustrations; but for the longest time, I have been trying to apply for a TRV to Toronto Canada, where my parents and sister are based. I was 24 and single when I first applied, then 26 and single, then 28 and married (applied with wife), then 29 and married with 1 yr old son. The reason for deny is always the same: "No sufficient ties to their home country."

I have provided the following documents along with the TRV application form:
- Bank statement showing sufficient funds, and monthly salary;
- Letter from Ernst & Young stating that I am a currenty employee;
- Copy of driving license employee id;
- Documented pay slips;
- Destination in Canada (staying at parents' house).
- A copy of the round-trip e-ticket

Am I doing anything wrong? and would the visa officer automatically reject the TRV application if the "Been refused a visa to travel to Canada" is selected as YES? Also, I read that the visa officer normally would interview the applicants; however this has not happened to us at all. We normally get a piece of paper stating the reason, and we are not allowed to talk to the visa officer.

A friend of ours said to try to apply for a visa where only my wife and my kid would go to Canada. This way, I would be the "significant tie to the home country." So we tried it and VOILA, still the same deny reason.

Makes me think that the visa officers are racially discriminating us (we are Filipinos); I do hope not. Can anyone give their 5 cents on the matter?

Hi,

Have you tried applying from the Philippines? The officers are not necessarily discriminating. They are just making sure that you would go home once the allowed visit is over. If you are applying from "a country, not your own " and you haven't been holding residence in your own country, what would would the officer/s think? It is easier to show your ties in the Philippines, where your proofs can easily be verified. Having been refused visa before is not a factor. My two cents.

 

[glenn_caratao]

Hey everyone,

I'm not sure if this is the correct way to address my frustrations; but for the longest time, I have been trying to apply for a TRV to Toronto Canada, where my parents and sister are based. I was 24 and single when I first applied, then 26 and single, then 28 and married (applied with wife), then 29 and married with 1 yr old son. The reason for deny is always the same: "No sufficient ties to their home country."

I have provided the following documents along with the TRV application form:
- Bank statement showing sufficient funds, and monthly salary;
- Letter from Ernst & Young stating that I am a currenty employee;
- Copy of driving license employee id;
- Documented pay slips;
- Destination in Canada (staying at parents' house).
- A copy of the round-trip e-ticket

Am I doing anything wrong? and would the visa officer automatically reject the TRV application if the "Been refused a visa to travel to Canada" is selected as YES? Also, I read that the visa officer normally would interview the applicants; however this has not happened to us at all. We normally get a piece of paper stating the reason, and we are not allowed to talk to the visa officer.

A friend of ours said to try to apply for a visa where only my wife and my kid would go to Canada. This way, I would be the "significant tie to the home country." So we tried it and VOILA, still the same deny reason.

Makes me think that the visa officers are racially discriminating us (we are Filipinos); I do hope not. Can anyone give their 5 cents on the matter?

Hi,

Have you tried applying from the Philippines? The officers are not necessarily discriminating. They are just making sure that you would go home once the allowed visit is over. If you are applying from "a country, not your own " and you haven't been holding residence in your own country, what would would the officer/s think? It is easier to show your ties in the Philippines, where your proofs can easily be verified. Having been refused visa before is not a factor. My two cents.

I'm working and based in UAE for the last 9 years. Sigh. Help.

How long before I apply again? another year?

 

[job_seeker]

I'm working and based in UAE for the last 9 years. Sigh. Help.

How long before I apply again? another year?

Guess your hands are tied, figuratively speaking. I think the guidelines say that it your conditions have changed (meaning different from when you made your application), then you can apply again. There are actually no set number of days or months when you can re apply again. But if your "conditions" haven't changed then you risk another rejection. Sometimes it also depends upon the reason why you are applying.

 

[Suin]

just try to collect more proof about your ties or ask your parents sponsor you.