Letter of explanation for visitor visa

[Catherinew2019]

Hi all
I’m planning to submit a letter of explanation for my visitor visa application. I have never been denied visa but I just want to increase my chance of approval since I’m unmarried and my job is only casual. If someone could have a look for me it will be much appreciated.

Dear Officer,


I would like to apply for a visitor visa to come to Canada for a short nine-day trip and visit my auntie Lihong Zheng.


I am a Chinese citizen but I am currently living in Australia as a permanent resident. Therefore, I am making this application from Australia. I moved to Australia in 2014 from China to pursue a Bachelor degree in Griffith University and decided to apply for permanent residency after I graduated in 2016. I was granted permanent residency in 2019, which allows me to live in Australia indefinitely. During my stay in Australia, I have always maintained a valid visa and complied with visa conditions. I have a stable job in Kamikaze Teppanyaki which I intend to continue after I come back from Canada.


There are two reasons for me to visit Canada. Firstly, I would like to visit my auntie Lihong Zheng who moved to Canada from China in 2019. She invited me for this trip and will allow me to stay at her home while I’m in Canada. Secondly, I love travelling and experiencing different cultures. Shortly after I started working and had my own income, I planned and went for a trip to Japan in 2018. Moreover, after my trip to Canada, I have planned another trip to Japan in May 2020. I have paid for flight tickets to Japan and booked accommodation, which I will include in attachment.

 

[bellaluna]

Your English is excellent. I’m not a big fan of LOEs myself, but this is one of the best written ones I’ve seen here.

Just my personal opinion, the first two paragraphs are superfluous because all that information is already in the application form. Imagine I’m a visa officer who looks at hundreds of applications a day. I want you to get to the point and tell me the important details. That’s just my hunch. Maybe a lot of VOs are more forgiving and patient.

Showing, not telling, is also preferable. For example, it’s better to show a letter from your employer themselves that they recognize your leave and that you still have your job. If you’re a student, show transcripts and course curriculum.

Your danger is that the visa officer will expect you to want to continue your career in Canada...do you have anything to say about that? It’s a double-edged sword, of course. By mere fact of being a working student in a developed country, you’re showing your lack of ties to your home country.

 

[Catherinew2019]

Your English is excellent. I’m not a big fan of LOEs myself, but this is one of the best written ones I’ve seen here.

Just my personal opinion, the first two paragraphs are superfluous because all that information is already in the application form. Imagine I’m a visa officer who looks at hundreds of applications a day. I want you to get to the point and tell me the important details. That’s just my hunch. Maybe a lot of VOs are more forgiving and patient.

Showing, not telling, is also preferable. For example, it’s better to show a letter from your employer themselves that they recognize your leave and that you still have your job. If you’re a student, show transcripts and course curriculum.

Your danger is that the visa officer will expect you to want to continue your career in Canada...do you have anything to say about that? It’s a double-edged sword, of course. By mere fact of being a working student in a developed country, you’re showing your lack of ties to your home country.

Hi Thanks for the reply!

I have already included a letter of employment in my application. Also I am not a student anymore. I already graduated and got my PR in Australia.

I do not have strong tie with my home country but I’m trying to show a tie with Australia, the country I’m currently living in.

If the officer is gonna think I’m gonna continue working in Canada, I guess I don’t really have anything to say about that lol. My job is only waitressing at the moment which is not gonna look very promising for them.

 

[Catherinew2019]

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[bellaluna]

My bad...I skimmed over the part of your letter where you said you'd already graduated.

If the officer is gonna think I’m gonna continue working in Canada, I guess I don’t really have anything to say about that lol. My job is only waitressing at the moment which is not gonna look very promising for them.

That's the main thing you have to address in your application, really, if you want a good chance of approval.

For all you know, you could try it out as it is and maybe you'll get lucky.

 

[k.h.p.]

It's definitely not bad. Your trip to Japan in 2020 will help as that's a start of a reason why you would leave Canada, but of course it's not super strong since you can cancel tickets.

You may want a paragraph on ties to Australia. You've gone through the process of getting Australian PR which is challenging, you don't want to lose it. Again, as said above, that's a double edged sword since it shows you have the capacity and ability to leave your home country. But it may help. See if you can detail other reasons that you MUST return to Australia.

But, it is a good letter.

Have you developed an itinerary of what you intend to do with your aunt in Canada? Places to visit, etc? That helps clarify purpose of visit sometimes.

 

[Catherinew2019]

It's definitely not bad. Your trip to Japan in 2020 will help as that's a start of a reason why you would leave Canada, but of course it's not super strong since you can cancel tickets.

You may want a paragraph on ties to Australia. You've gone through the process of getting Australian PR which is challenging, you don't want to lose it. Again, as said above, that's a double edged sword since it shows you have the capacity and ability to leave your home country. But it may help. See if you can detail other reasons that you MUST return to Australia.

But, it is a good letter.

Have you developed an itinerary of what you intend to do with your aunt in Canada? Places to visit, etc? That helps clarify purpose of visit sometimes.

I will try to explain more in the letter about my connection to Australia. Although I can’t think of much else to say except I have got friends and my boyfriend is here. I don’t know if explaining my relationship with my boyfriend will help here since we’re not married.

And yes I have already included a detailed itinerary as well as how much I’ll spend in this trip.

 

[k.h.p.]

You could certainly mention your boyfriend. My wife mentioned her cat. It won't hurt

(Well, it could if he were Canadian)

 

[babsizkil]

Hi all
I’m planning to submit a letter of explanation for my visitor visa application. I have never been denied visa but I just want to increase my chance of approval since I’m unmarried and my job is only casual. If someone could have a look for me it will be much appreciated.

Dear Officer,


I would like to apply for a visitor visa to come to Canada for a short nine-day trip and visit my auntie Lihong Zheng.


I am a Chinese citizen but I am currently living in Australia as a permanent resident. Therefore, I am making this application from Australia. I moved to Australia in 2014 from China to pursue a Bachelor degree in Griffith University and decided to apply for permanent residency after I graduated in 2016. I was granted permanent residency in 2019, which allows me to live in Australia indefinitely. During my stay in Australia, I have always maintained a valid visa and complied with visa conditions. I have a stable job in Kamikaze Teppanyaki which I intend to continue after I come back from Canada.


There are two reasons for me to visit Canada. Firstly, I would like to visit my auntie Lihong Zheng who moved to Canada from China in 2019. She invited me for this trip and will allow me to stay at her home while I’m in Canada. Secondly, I love travelling and experiencing different cultures. Shortly after I started working and had my own income, I planned and went for a trip to Japan in 2018. Moreover, after my trip to Canada, I have planned another trip to Japan in May 2020. I have paid for flight tickets to Japan and booked accommodation, which I will include in attachment.

Not a bad idea. To me, it is well planned. You are a PR in Australia. That to me is your new home. Do not forget to also include confirmed flight booking for the Canada trip. If there is any Chinese festival coming up at that time. You may also state that you would like to witness how it is celebrated in Canada. Think of places/event/communities in Canada that is peculiar or of interest to you. Get a letter from your employer and pay stub if possible.

 

[Catherinew2019]

You could certainly mention your boyfriend. My wife mentioned her cat. It won't hurt

(Well, it could if he were Canadian)

Lol thank god he’s not

 

[Catherinew2019]

Not a bad idea. To me, it is well planned. You are a PR in Australia. That to me is your new home. Do not forget to also include confirmed flight booking for the Canada trip. If there is any Chinese festival coming up at that time. You may also state that you would like to witness how it is celebrated in Canada. Think of places/event/communities in Canada that is peculiar or of interest to you. Get a letter from your employer and pay stub if possible.

Thanks for the idea! I’ll have a look. Letter of employment and pay stubs have already been uploaded