Malaysian in Singapore as a student, applying for TRV, HELP

[kanislupos]

Hi everyone.

So I'm feeling very paranoid about applying for this visa and my anxiety levels are through the roof. I'm going to Canada in April to visit a friend. I've never been there, and I've never applied for a visa, so I stupidly decided to buy return tickets for a week...
Now comes the documentation I'm submitting. I've been studying in Singapore for a year now, and I've got all the documentation (certificates with good results, school fees receipt...etc) The other documents would be :

1. Three months bank statement with >CAD1000 with bank account details (stating address etc)
2. Birth certificate and Malaysian ID and driving license
3. Singapore Student Visa/Pass and documentation
4. Offer letter for current program with details
5. Letter from university stating I am a student there and for how long
6. Student Contract wih specific course details and timetable
7. Past Foundation and Diploma certificates
8. School fee receipt for current degree program
9. Invitation letter from my friend in Canada, stating I will be staying with him and his parents and their details
10. His birth certificate and ID
11. His pay slips
12. My confirmed return air tickets
13. Itinerary to visit Banff National Park to as it is the 150th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation, entry is free, visiting mutual friends, riding horses and just hanging out in general lol

My family is supporting my studies here (fees, living expenses, rent etc) but I saved up my own earnings to fund this trip. Now, is my bank balance enough? I am considering asking my mother to let me have a copy of her bank statement to show she is supporting me and has the necessary funds in case of an emergency etc. Also I have a FD in Malaysia that is worth about CAD14900, is it worth including a copy of that?

Am I missing something here to prove my case? I'm so worried about being rejected and I've been putting so much hope on this. Advice would be good on how the VO will view my case.

Thanks!

 

[Bryanna]

Hi,

Don't get stressed. Simply do your best

It's not a good idea to buy plane tickets before a visa is issued. Hope you can change the flight dates/refundable tickets.


Some suggestions:
1. You must explain any large deposits or last-minute bank transfers in your bank statement.

2. You can include a 'Letter of Financial Support' from your mom + her bank statement. But, also explain that you've saved up finances to pay for this visit.

3. An unofficial guide: CAD 1000 per week of visit + airfare. Surplus funds beyond this will indicate a good financial situation.

4. Do include a rent agreement if it will expire well after you return from Canada.

5. Even though you have visa-free travel to several countries, you could prepare a Travel History explanation. In a tabular format (chronological order) mention each country visited + the entry/exit dates for each visit + purpose of visit

6. Yes, do include the FD in Malaysia + mention if it is locked-in/can be liquidated if required.

7. Scan the Singapore student visa and include it in the cover letter.

8. Your Canadian friend must also provide copies of his passport + his immigration status in Canada

9. Does the invitation letter state that your friend and his family will host you at their home + take care of your travel/living expenses when you visit?

10. You may also want to include recent 2-3 months' credit card statements (if the dues are low) + state the credit limits + mention that you will bring these cards when you visit

11. Do prepare a well-thought out day-by-day itinerary listing out what you will be doing each day along with expense estimates


Cheers