Yes, I applied for a visitor's visa and my application was processed in Nairobi. We have filed our PR application in March and my husband has already been approved as a sponsor.
We read a lot of posts that it's almost impossible to get a visitor's visa while in PR process but there were a few but very encouraging posts that stated otherwise. So we decided to go ahead with the application as we knew the decision would have no impact on the PR process.
Both my husband and I wrote letters explaining our situation. That we are waiting for the decision on my PR application and that my husband has been approved as a sponsor. We added that the waiting time is too long for us to spend away from each other. We also explained that I will not jeopardize my PR application by overstaying in Canada and that I will return to my country before my visa expires. I explained about my job and that I have time to visit my husband during summer vacation.
We included the following documents as supporting documents based on the requirements we found on the check list.
- The letters of explanation
- Notice of Assessment (my husband's)
- My Bank statement
- letter from my employer stating my position and the granted leave of absence for the summer,
- Sponsorship approval letter we received last month,
- Medical examination (this was optional but we included it since I had it done for the PR)
- A flight reservation
- my two old /cancelled passports to show my travel history
I applied through Visa Application Center and made the payment there so the agent included the payment receipt when he packed my passport and the application documents.
My package was not that thick but I believe I gave them all the necessary documents to convince that I will return to my country after my visit. The letter is important to explain the situation too.
Result = a five-year multiple entry visa. This will definitely make the waiting easier.
So go ahead and apply, tell your story nicely
Check this thread for more inspiration
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/visitor-visa-grantedwife-of-pr-t273759.45.html
Good Luck!!
lonelyguy said:
You mean you applied for a visiting Visas and you got it? is that for Nairobi Embassy? do you mind to share your informations and everything on how you did it? are you also in a process for family sponsorship application? I am sponsoring my wife but have been reluctant to apply for her to come visiting me, but now as the process seems to take longer I feel like I need to apply for her for a visiting visas. please advise.is the visiting Visas TRV?
