My Wife is pregnant and I, my father and my mother wants to visit her

[Has_san]

Hello Everyone!

I am new here so don't know much about the Canadian Visit Visa. I would like to know if I can apply for my mother and father along with my application for a visit to Canada as my wife is pregnant.

Do I need to fill each application separately or I can mention that in Family Information form that they are also accompanying with me? And Secondly my wife has a 1 BHK apartment under her brother's name, so can she mention on the invitation letter that we all three will be living in that apartment?

Last but not the least, what is the financial amount are we looking at? As I have read some where that CAD 800 would be enough per person for a month visit.

Just to add. I and my father are working in Dubai and my mother is a house wife.

Kindly advise.

Will be looking forward to your responses.

Thanks

 

[scylla]

You complete one application listing both parents. No - they are no accompanying you. Sure - you can mention they will say in your apartment. I wouldn't use the word "living" however. Visitors are not allowed to live in Canada - only visit.

How long are they planning on visiting?

 

[Has_san]

Thanks for your reply.

I have checked with VFS Global in UAE they advised me to fill application for each applicant separately and have a copies of bank statement and invitation letter attached with each application.

I am applying for a month visit and my mother and father will be applying a 2-3 weeks.

As I and my father have to join work after this back in UAE

 

[scylla]

Sorry - I missed that you were applying as well and thought you were already in Canada.

If that's the case, you should apply on your own first (higher chances of approval if you apply on your own). Once you are approved, your parents would should then submit their application (they will have to say "yes" to the accompaying you question).

If they are visiting for 2-3 weeks, I would show $3K.

 

[Has_san]

Thanks scylla!

Just to clarify?
So you recommend for me to apply first and wait for my approval. And once approved then apply for my mother and father?

Just to add as my wife is expecting a baby in May and we are bit of short in time. But if that will make a difference then I will do the same as you suggested.

Another thing is the invitation letter. Would you think my wife has to write the invitation letter and signed for each one of us? And I have got the doctors letter too which states that she is expecting in May 2016.

 

[scylla]

I based my answer on the fact that I assume it's extremely important that your visa be approved - and that your parents' approval, while still important, is not as important as yours. If that's the case, you should definitely submit yours first and wait for it to be approved before you submit your parents application. If you all apply at the same time, it will reduce your chances of approval.

Yes - you're already short on time since visa processing can take anywhere from a few days to a few months. But there's really nothing you can do about that.

Yes - you can include an invitation letter in both applications. However the most important information to include is proof of strong ties to your country of residence.

 

[Bryanna]

Hi,

Just to add to Scylla's advice....
1. Is your wife a Canadian citizen or PR?

2. IMO stating anything about your baby (ie the doctor's letter) could lead to a TRV refusal because your family ties will be stronger to Canada than to Dubai

3. As Scylla has suggested, you must apply for yourself first.... and then apply only for your mom by showing your dad as her family tie in Dubai. Do not apply for your dad


Cheers

 

[Has_san]

Hello Bryanna,

Sorry for the delay!

1) Yes my wife is Canadian Citizen

2) Why will the doctor's letter be an objection towards my TRV application as it will be a prove that my wife is expecting a baby? Can you please explain.

3) Why can't apply for my dad as he is working here in Dubai and I can provide the financial proof that we all can be supported although he can also show his proof of income. Can you please elaborate on this as well.


Additional question:
Should I have the Flight Ticket attached for myself and for my parents with the applications?

 

[Bryanna]

Hi,

1) Yes my wife is Canadian Citizen

Do you have a spousal PR application in process? If yes, at what stage is it presently?

2) Why will the doctor's letter be an objection towards my TRV application as it will be a prove that my wife is expecting a baby? Can you please explain.

It is difficult enough for someone to get a TRV if one has a spouse (especially citizen or PR).

By stating your wife is expecting a baby indicates that you are likely to overstay your visit. It also means that your family ties to Canada would be much stronger than to those to Dubai. Hence, TRV refusals are quite common in such cases.

3) Why can't apply for my dad as he is working here in Dubai and I can provide the financial proof that we all can be supported although he can also show his proof of income. Can you please elaborate on this as well.

If you + your dad + your mom apply together then it means your family ties to Dubai are reduced/zero.... which means you are likely to overstay = TRV refusals.

I fully agree with Scylla.... you must apply first.... alone..... and only after you are approved then you must apply for your parents/only for your mom by showing your dad as her family tie.

Do remember that when you apply for your parents later (assuming you get a TRV), they will have to declare in the TRV form that they are accompanying you.... which again reduces their family ties in Dubai to zero = higher chances of your parents getting TRV refusals. That's why I suggested that only your mom should apply later/ or only your dad.


You and your parents will have higher chances of approval if each one of you can prove very strong, individual ties to Dubai + good financial situation + good previous travel history

Should I have the Flight Ticket attached for myself and for my parents with the applications?

It is NOT recommended that you purchase flight tickets before you are issued visas. You can submit provisional flight itineraries and mention you will confirm these tickets when TRVs are granted.

If you wish to buy flight tickets then do buy refundable tickets/date change allowed.... for dates well beyond the processing time stated on the CIC website (same for any employment leave approval letters)


Hope this helps

 

[Ottawa-applicant]

Hi,

I agree with the both suggestions. However, if I were you TRV would probably take much time before your spouse is due to deliver the baby. I would have the spouse apply for TRP to get you first in the country then apply for sponsorship once you’re in Canada. The reason I’m saying this is because simply I have seen this done. Some might say TRP is hard to grant, yes I agree but in you have solid case which is your newborn, not to mention your spouse will eventually sponsor you.

Best of luck

 

[Has_san]

Hi,

I agree with the both suggestions. However, if I were you TRV would probably take much time before your spouse is due to deliver the baby. I would have the spouse apply for TRP to get you first in the country then apply for sponsorship once you’re in Canada. The reason I’m saying this is because simply I have seen this done. Some might say TRP is hard to grant, yes I agree but in you have solid case which is your newborn, not to mention your spouse will eventually sponsor you.

Best of luck

Thank you all for your suggestions.

But Ottawa-applicant how can I apply for TRP like I cant find the form on the CIC website for that?

Please advise.

 

[scylla]

Thank you all for your suggestions.

But Ottawa-applicant how can I apply for TRP like I cant find the form on the CIC website for that?

Please advise.

TRPs are for people who are inadmissible to Canada - typically due to a crime. You aren't inadmissible and don't qualify for a TRP. If you try applying for a TRP, it will be refused and you will be told to apply for a TRV.

Information about TRPs is here:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/inadmissibility/permits.asp

 

[Ottawa-applicant]

TRPs are for people who are inadmissible to Canada - typically due to a crime. You aren't inadmissible and don't qualify for a TRP. If you try applying for a TRP, it will be refused and you will be told to apply for a TRV.

Information about TRPs is here:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/inadmissibility/permits.asp

The reason I mentioned TRP because I have seen it done with similar case “Canadian husband trying to bring his wife to Canada but the sponsorship will take 2-4 years, their child is Canadian through the Father, so they applied using a lawyer in Ottawa and they lawyer advise them to use TRP for the wife with the supporting document of inland Sponsorship application to be filed once she arrive to Canada.

 

[maria_786]

The reason I mentioned TRP because I have seen it done with similar case “Canadian husband trying to bring his wife to Canada but the sponsorship will take 2-4 years, their child is Canadian through the Father, so they applied using a lawyer in Ottawa and they lawyer advise them to use TRP for the wife with the supporting document of inland Sponsorship application to be filed once she arrive to Canada.

ottawa applicant can u plzzz chk ur inbox! Thanks

 

[Has_san]

Thank you all for your advises.

Sorry for the delay as I was busy getting the right documents.

Hello Everyone!

Here what I can say after getting all your kind responses. I can show strong ties of my dad (with his employment letter in Dubai and property in Pakistan) and mother strong ties will be my other 2 brothers and a sister who is in her final year. We are planning to include the Tenancy Contract of the UAE and renewal tenancy contract for next year as well.

We are here in the UAE for last 15 years and I and my dad are having a stable job.

Now! I am planning to submit the applications for all three of us together and providing one bank statement which is under my name showing the proof of funds. My dad will be attaching his copy of property papers, his salary certificate and his leave approval as well in order to show strong ties. I am going to attach the copy of notarized invitation letter which will be sent to me by my wife. She lives with her brother and mother and they will be able to provide us with accommodation and food.

Last but not the least, we are attaching all the travel history to every countries we visited which will include:
for my Parents: Oman, Saudia Arabia, & India
for myself: Qatar & UK (lived there for 5 years on a student visa and then came back to Dubai)

Kindly advise if this is the right way to go OR still you think I should apply first and then my parents?
Is my bank statement enough to show the proof of funds for all three of us?

I know I am asking the same thing again I believe but everybody is insisting to me to apply together.

Please advise