Inquiry Regarding Visit Visa Application for My Mother and Sister

[bilaleagle]

Hello Everyone

I hope this email finds you well. I am seeking your guidance regarding the visit visa application for my mother.

1. Which type of visit visa should I apply for?
   My wife is pregnant, and I wish to invite my mother to provide support during this time. In my previous attempt, I applied for a visit visa of Sister-in-Law category of Medical support, but unfortunately, it was rejected. Could you advise me on the best visa category to apply for this time for my mom? Should I apply under same "Medical Support," OR "Meet Family," OR "Grandchildren"?
2. Is an invitation letter required for the application?
   If yes, what specific details should be included in the invitation letter?
   Additionally, should I attach a doctor’s note with the application, or would it suffice to submit the application without it?
3. What duration should I request for the visa?
   Could you please suggest an appropriate duration for the visit visa (e.g., one month, three months, etc.)?
4. Should I apply for a visit visa for my 16-year-old sister as well?
   My sister is 16 years old, has travel history, and is currently attending college. Would it be advisable to apply for a visit visa for her alongside my mother?

I would appreciate your advice and any other relevant information to ensure the visa application is successful.


Thank you for your assistance.

 

[Naturgrl]

Hello Everyone

I hope this email finds you well. I am seeking your guidance regarding the visit visa application for my mother.

1. Which type of visit visa should I apply for?
   My wife is pregnant, and I wish to invite my mother to provide support during this time. In my previous attempt, I applied for a visit visa of Sister-in-Law category of Medical support, but unfortunately, it was rejected. Could you advise me on the best visa category to apply for this time for my mom? Should I apply under same "Medical Support," OR "Meet Family," OR "Grandchildren"?
2. Is an invitation letter required for the application?
   If yes, what specific details should be included in the invitation letter?
   Additionally, should I attach a doctor’s note with the application, or would it suffice to submit the application without it?
3. What duration should I request for the visa?
   Could you please suggest an appropriate duration for the visit visa (e.g., one month, three months, etc.)?
4. Should I apply for a visit visa for my 16-year-old sister as well?
   My sister is 16 years old, has travel history, and is currently attending college. Would it be advisable to apply for a visit visa for her alongside my mother?

I would appreciate your advice and any other relevant information to ensure the visa application is successful.


Thank you for your assistance.

Post under visitor section not immigration. Post reasons for refusal too. Pregnancy is not medical support.

 

[canuck78]

Hello Everyone

I hope this email finds you well. I am seeking your guidance regarding the visit visa application for my mother.

1. Which type of visit visa should I apply for?
   My wife is pregnant, and I wish to invite my mother to provide support during this time. In my previous attempt, I applied for a visit visa of Sister-in-Law category of Medical support, but unfortunately, it was rejected. Could you advise me on the best visa category to apply for this time for my mom? Should I apply under same "Medical Support," OR "Meet Family," OR "Grandchildren"?
2. Is an invitation letter required for the application?
   If yes, what specific details should be included in the invitation letter?
   Additionally, should I attach a doctor’s note with the application, or would it suffice to submit the application without it?
3. What duration should I request for the visa?
   Could you please suggest an appropriate duration for the visit visa (e.g., one month, three months, etc.)?
4. Should I apply for a visit visa for my 16-year-old sister as well?
   My sister is 16 years old, has travel history, and is currently attending college. Would it be advisable to apply for a visit visa for her alongside my mother?

I would appreciate your advice and any other relevant information to ensure the visa application is successful.


Thank you for your assistance.

1 more child when you already had 2 under 2 and your wife was struggling and without family support is crazy in itself. 3 under 3 even crazier. Is your wife hospitalized? On strict bed rest? Is the newborn predicted to have health issues when they are born which will require additional medical care? If the answer of no to all of these then not a medical issue. Unless there is an actual medical issue a doctor’s note about pregnancy does nothing and may actually hurt your application if anything. Meeting her grandchild would be the reason for the visit. Normally would say family visit but pregnancy has already been mentioned for your SIL’s application. If you qualify would probably suggest supervisa for your mother unless she has good savings, property, has previous international travel history, etc. Your younger sister should remain at home to increase the likelihood of your mother getting approved. Depending on when your baby is due you may not actually get the TRV or approval/refusal before the baby arrives. Make sure to have a plan B. If you qualify for parental leave that may be your best option to be able to care for your wife, care for your other children and do all the daily task your wife typically does while she recovers and focuses on the demands of a newborn.

 

[bilaleagle]

1 more child when you already had 2 under 2 and your wife was struggling and without family support is crazy in itself. 3 under 3 even crazier. Is your wife hospitalized? On strict bed rest? Is the newborn predicted to have health issues when they are born which will require additional medical care? If the answer of no to all of these then not a medical issue. Unless there is an actual medical issue a doctor’s note about pregnancy does nothing and may actually hurt your application if anything. Meeting her grandchild would be the reason for the visit. Normally would say family visit but pregnancy has already been mentioned for your SIL’s application. If you qualify would probably suggest supervisa for your mother unless she has good savings, property, has previous international travel history, etc. Your younger sister should remain at home to increase the likelihood of your mother getting approved. Depending on when your baby is due you may not actually get the TRV or approval/refusal before the baby arrives. Make sure to have a plan B. If you qualify for parental leave that may be your best option to be able to care for your wife, care for your other children and do all the daily task your wife typically does while she recovers and focuses on the demands of a newborn.

My wife likes children, what can I do? I have tried to explain to her many times, but failed. My wife is not hospitalized, nor is she on bed rest. In the last two pregnancies, she developed gestational diabetes, and the babies were delivered 3 to 4 weeks early. The third one is expected in mid-June 2025.

The doctor has made notes stating that she needs care, and my mother-in-law wants to come to assist her during the pregnancy.

So, should I mention the expected baby in the invitation letter, or should I just mention that they want to meet their grandchildren? Also, my sister doesn’t necessarily need to come along. She hasn’t come to Canada and will stay with my dad, as my mother has strong ties there. So what should I mention in the invitation? Any suggestions? I don’t want to make any mistakes or falsify in the application.

 

[bilaleagle]

Post under visitor section not immigration. Post reasons for refusal too. Pregnancy is not medical support.

Sorry, I posted it in a hurry. How can I make this move this? Can the mod. change the category ?

 

[canuck78]

My wife likes children, what can I do? I have tried to explain to her many times, but failed. My wife is not hospitalized, nor is she on bed rest. In the last two pregnancies, she developed gestational diabetes, and the babies were delivered 3 to 4 weeks early. The third one is expected in mid-June 2025.

The doctor has made notes stating that she needs care, and my mother-in-law wants to come to assist her during the pregnancy.

So, should I mention the expected baby in the invitation letter, or should I just mention that they want to meet their grandchildren? Also, my sister doesn’t necessarily need to come along. She hasn’t come to Canada and will stay with my dad, as my mother has strong ties there. So what should I mention in the invitation? Any suggestions? I don’t want to make any mistakes or falsify in the application.

Gestational diabetes doesn’t require someone to provide medical support unless she has such uncontrolled gestational diabetes that she has been dealing with events where she becomes disoriented, lost consciousness, etc. that were medical emergencies. Doctors are not knowledgeable about immigration so they write these notes that mean very little given there is no medical issue. Being born at 36-37 weeks which is considered very late preterm and full term Is not a big deal and unlikely to lead to increased medical needs/NICU stay. You’ve already mentioned expecting a baby when you invited your SIL so no point trying to hide it. Your sister staying at home is the best option. Explain that your mother wants to meet the new baby and see her son and grandchildren. I would also highlight she has a 16 year old daughter and husband at home that she needs to care for but misses her grandchildren and child and would like to visit them. I would ask for a relatively short visit like 3 weeks and hope she is granted a 6 month visit period on arrival. Keep it sort and simple with a brief description of what she will be doing in Canada and mention she will staying with you in your home. For example she may want to do some specific activities in Canada with the older grandchildren as well as visiting and playing at home. Do not mention things like you personally guarantee she will return home which is not enforceable so pointless but people often add. VO officers see invitation letters all day they don’t spend a lot of time on them.