Super Visa application rejected

[rgeorgy]

Hi There,

I'm a permanent resident in Canada, landed here 3 months ago and applied for a Super Visa for my mother online.
I made sure to attach every single required document, however, we received the rejection today!
The reason for rejection is "Your son's revenus are not from Canadian source and revenus are not declared to REvenu Canada. As such, you do not meet the requirements for a super visa."
I find this weird because all what they asked for was something to prove my income, and I provided them with a letter from my employer.
I'm a programmer, and working as a contractor with overseas client, I recently moved to canada so I've not submitted my taxes return yet.
I'm looking for a way to submit a complaint, but meanwhile I'd be glad if somebody could point me to the instructions where CIC is asking for income proof backed by taxes documents.
Thanks in advance

Remon

 

[scylla]

Your revenue is supposed to be from Canadian sources. Are you still working for an overseas client? If so, I don't think that will work.

 

[rgeorgy]

Thank you for replying!
Is that a requirement for super visa specifically? it doesn't make sense to me.

 

[PMM]

Hi

Thank you for replying!
Is that a requirement for super visa specifically? it doesn't make sense to me.

The source of income must be Canadian.

 

[rgeorgy]

Thank you PMM,
I know this sounds rude but could anybody please cite the source of that requirement? I couldn't find any conditions about source of income anywhere.
Is it something that should be assumed whenever I'm dealing with CIC?

 

[torontosm]

Thank you PMM,
I know this sounds rude but could anybody please cite the source of that requirement? I couldn't find any conditions about source of income anywhere.
Is it something that should be assumed whenever I'm dealing with CIC?

I couldn't find any specific source that states that the income must be Canadian. However, based on the response you received, it sounds like CIC wants Canadian income because it can then use CRA records to verify its accuracy. Without this, it will be hard to ensure that the income is real.

After you file taxes this year, the income should be recorded and can be used as documentary proof going forward. However, until then, you may want to try things like paystubs, a letter from your employer, bank statements, etc. as proof of your financial ability to support your mother.

 

[rgeorgy]

Thank you torontosm!

However, until then, you may want to try things like paystubs, a letter from your employer, bank statements, etc. as proof of your financial ability to support your mother.

That's what I did. I submitted employer's letter and a bank statement...

 

[scylla]

This information is in one of the guides. I don't have time to look right now but can try to find this info tonight.

Whenever there is a Low Income Cut Off / minimum income requirement, the income must originate from Canadian sources (reasons: CIC has no way of verifying foreign income sources and information can be easily forged). CIC will allow you to count foreign income - but only if it's reported in an annual Canadian tax return. So unless you change to a Canadian employer - you'll have to wait until after you have filed taxes and received your assessment before you'll be able to apply for the super visa.

 

[rgeorgy]

This information is in one of the guides. I don't have time to look right now but can try to find this info tonight.

Whenever there is a Low Income Cut Off / minimum income requirement, the income must originate from Canadian sources (reasons: CIC has no way of verifying foreign income sources and information can be easily forged). CIC will allow you to count foreign income - but only if it's reported in an annual Canadian tax return. So unless you change to a Canadian employer - you'll have to wait until after you have filed taxes and received your assessment before you'll be able to apply for the super visa.

Fair enough . Thank you everyone for replying!

 

[scylla]

Read through page 22 of the following guide:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/ip/ip02-eng.pdf

I know this a PR sponsorship guide, but the same rules are applied to minimum income for super visas. I'll try to find the right guide later.

 

[rgeorgy]

Read through page 22 of the following guide:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/ip/ip02-eng.pdf

I know this a PR sponsorship guide, but the same rules are applied to minimum income for super visas. I'll try to find the right guide later.

Thumbs up for your outstanding searching skills!!
I can't believe they just *reject* an application because its *easier* for them to verify income from canadian sources! As if we apply for free..
Anyway, thank you guys.

 

[scylla]

I can't believe they just *reject* an application because its *easier* for them to verify income from canadian sources!

I think that's their nice way of saying: "we have no way of verifying and there's too much fraud".

 

[jimb]

Hi rgeorgy, Can I ask when did you apply for your mother??

 

[KarimaM]

So let's suppose you apply for a supervisa in october 2013, the only notice of assesment you would have is for 2012. Will the embassies accept that as proof of canadian income instead of a job letter/pay stubs?

 

[rgeorgy]

Hi rgeorgy, Can I ask when did you apply for your mother??

September 12, online.