TRV Checklist for sibling

[vvimo]

Hello all,

I'm going to apply visitor visa for my sister (age - 32, married - homemaker) and for my two nieces (attending school, age 5 & 8).
One of my niece who is traveling is my another sister's daughter.

Can you please check the below checklist and let me know if I'm missing anything?

Docs for my Sister:

1. CA Letter showing properties
2. Bank Acc Statement
3. FD copies
4. Marriage Certificate
4. Spouse's passport copy
5. Health Insurance
6. Photo

For my Niece:

1. No objection letter from another parent
2. School Letter from School
3. Fee Receipt
4. Birth Certificate
5. Health Insurance
6. Confirmed Flight ticket
7. Photo

For my other Niece (whose both parents not traveling)
1. No objection letter from both parents
2. Letter from School
3. School Fee Receipt
4. Parent's passport copy
5. Parent's marriage affidavit
6. Parent's Acc Statement (not sure if needed)
7. Parent's CA Letter showing properties (not sure if needed)
8. Birth Certificate
9. Health Insurance
10. Photo

Trip Sponsor (myself):
1. 3 months Paystub
2. last 3 years NOA
3. last 2 years T4
4. Invitation letter
5. 6 months bank statement
6. PR Card copy
7. Passport pages
8. Travel Plan
9. other photo ID
10. Lease copy

In addition, would like to know if confirmed Flight ticket increase the chances of approval or it doesn't matter.

Really appreciate your help.

Thank you.

 

[steaky]

What is a CA Letter?

 

[Bryanna]

What is a CA Letter?

The OP is referring to a 'Wealth Certificate" issued by a Chartered Accountant

 

[steaky]

The OP is referring to a 'Wealth Certificate" issued by a Chartered Accountant

Thanks Bryanna

 

[vvimo]

Any suggestions please....
Thanks

 

[Bryanna]

Hi,

For your sister:
1. A 'Wealth Certificate' is only a supplementary document. The CA valuation must be backed by actual evidence such as documents for property ownership, latest property tax returns, excerpts of realty reports to support the market valuation, etc

Does your sister own these properties? If yes, it is sole ownership or shared ownership? If shared ownership then her percentage of ownership?


2. Bank statement: Does the bank balance match your sister's declared sources of income? Nothing borrowed? As she is a home maker, you should explain the source of the funds in her bank account.


3. FDs: Similar explanation as Point 2. Also, are these FDs locked-in or can be liquidated?


4. Apart from Points 1 and 3, what other ties can your sister demonstrate? Dependent family members? Previous travel history?

6. Confirmed Flight ticket

It's not a good idea to buy tickets before visas are issued. Confirmed tickets do not increase the chances of visa approvals. Return tickets can be cancelled/flights re-booked. What matters are strong ties to the home country.


Apart from this:
1. What is the purpose of their visit? For how long?

2. Do they have a well-thought out itinerary i.e. a plan of what they will be doing on a day-by-day basis?

3. Are the funds in your sister's bank account sufficient to pay for the proposed itinerary + airfare of all three applicants?


Cheers

 

[vvimo]

Thank you for the response, Bryanna.

Hi,

For your sister:
1. A 'Wealth Certificate' is only a supplementary document. The CA valuation must be backed by actual evidence such as documents for property ownership, latest property tax returns, excerpts of realty reports to support the market valuation, etc

Does your sister own these properties? If yes, it is sole ownership or shared ownership? If shared ownership then her percentage of ownership?

I'll add those related docs. Yes, it's a sole ownership.

2. Bank statement: Does the bank balance match your sister's declared sources of income? Nothing borrowed? As she is a home maker, you should explain the source of the funds in her bank account.

It matches, nothing borrowed. Ok, I will explain the sources.

3. FDs: Similar explanation as Point 2. Also, are these FDs locked-in or can be liquidated?

FD 10L - shared with her husband. Can be liquidated.

4. Apart from Points 1 and 3, what other ties can your sister demonstrate? Dependent family members? Previous travel history?

It's not a good idea to buy tickets before visas are issued. Confirmed tickets do not increase the chances of visa approvals. Return tickets can be cancelled/flights re-booked. What matters are strong ties to the home country.

*My sister's husband is not traveling
*she has to return to take care of her parents-in-law
*My niece have to return school
*My parents and other sister are in India (My mom traveled to Canada twice, not sure if this will help ?!)
*No travel history for my sister & niece

I'll not book the tickets then.

Apart from this:

1. What is the purpose of their visit? For how long?

To visit my baby born in Canada 6 months ago.
Duration : 1 month

2. Do they have a well-thought out itinerary i.e. a plan of what they will be doing on a day-by-day basis?

Yes, they will spend time with my family and tourism during the weekend (I'll add a trip plan, thanks much!)

3. Are the funds in your sister's bank account sufficient to pay for the proposed itinerary + airfare of all three applicants?

It is sufficient, although I'm the trip sponsor (around 17K $ in my Canadian account)

Thanks again. Please let me know.

 

[Bryanna]

Hi,

First, I would recommend that your sister + two nieces apply through paper, not online applications. Second, each application must have its own complete set of documents/evidence/explanations, particularly common ones (bank statements, etc). Third, do request VFS staff to bag all three applications together so that they are reviewed by the same visa officer.

I'll add those related docs. Yes, it's a sole ownership.

Do include proofs for current market rates. For example, relevant pages from Citibank Realty/Cushman Wakefield reports if you have access to these. Or else, Time of India property pages/MagicBricks for similar properties. This would back the CA valuation.

For the cover letter + explanation 'My strong ties to my home country' explanation, state both the purchase price + estimated current market value.

It matches, nothing borrowed. Ok, I will explain the sources.

If for example, the funds in her bank account were transferred by her husband and/or earned by your sister, you must include her husband's bank statements + highlight these transactions.

You must also submit bank statements going back to maybe 8-12 months to indicate that funds were steadily transferred over a period of time.... and not suddenly for the TRV.

You may also want to include a 'Letter of Financial Support' from her husband + his bank statement.

FD 10L - shared with her husband. Can be liquidated.

Do include a FD Interest Certificate + a letter from the bank stating the FD ownership details and no loan has been taken against this FD.

Also, include the bank statement for the account to which the FD interest is credited. Is it a joint account?

*she has to return to take care of her parents-in-law

Evidence that everyone lives at the same address + state that apart from your sister, her in-laws do not live/have anyone else to take care of them.

Can she prove she must return for some specific reason.... either for her in-laws or a wedding in the immediate family.... with evidence?

My parents and other sister are in India (My mom traveled to Canada twice, not sure if this will help ?!)

This will not help because I'm assuming your other sister is married/lives with her family. It would help if your sister (who wants to visit) can prove that she takes care of your parents either financially/their well-being.

For the 'My strong ties.....' explanation, do include one section: My Family Ties. In this, give the names, date of birth, addresses, relationship of each immediate family member + briefly (no details required) for extended family (three maternal cousins and their families, one unmarried paternal cousin in the same city, etc).

This is to negate the 'Family ties are stronger to Canada' reason as three of them intend to visit together.

To visit my baby born in Canada 6 months ago.

A huge no-no to this purpose of visit.

If you're a first-time mom, it would seem like your sister is visiting to take care of you/your baby = working illegally on a TRV.

Do prepare a day-by-day visit like a typical tourist/meeting family and friends + expense estimates for each applicant.... and prove they can afford this itinerary + airfare with their own finances.

I would not mention about your baby in any explanation nor in the invitation letter.


For your sister's daughter, do include :
1. A copy of her dad's passport + consent letter must state his 24/7 contact details

2. State the nieces are able to visit as they currently have summer holidays

3. Letter of Financial Support from your sister and/or her husband + her/his bank statements


For the other niece whose parents are not visiting:
1. Copies of both parents' passports + consent letter must state their 24/7 contact details + letter must provide temporary guardianship to your sister specifying the dates of the intended visit

2. Letter of Financial Support from her parents + from your sister too (as your sister who is traveling will state that she is paying for this niece's expenses) + relevant bank statements

3. Documents of her parents' properties are not required


Cheers

 

[vvimo]

Thank you for the response, Bryanna.

Hi,

First, I would recommend that your sister + two nieces apply through paper, not online applications. Second, each application must have its own complete set of documents/evidence/explanations, particularly common ones (bank statements, etc). Third, do request VFS staff to bag all three applications together so that they are reviewed by the same visa officer.

Do include proofs for current market rates. For example, relevant pages from Citibank Realty/Cushman Wakefield reports if you have access to these. Or else, Time of India property pages/MagicBricks for similar properties. This would back the CA valuation.

For the cover letter + explanation 'My strong ties to my home country' explanation, state both the purchase price + estimated current market value.

If for example, the funds in her bank account were transferred by her husband and/or earned by your sister, you must include her husband's bank statements + highlight these transactions.

You must also submit bank statements going back to maybe 8-12 months to indicate that funds were steadily transferred over a period of time.... and not suddenly for the TRV.

You may also want to include a 'Letter of Financial Support' from her husband + his bank statement.

Do include a FD Interest Certificate + a letter from the bank stating the FD ownership details and no loan has been taken against this FD.

Sure, will do as you advised.

Also, include the bank statement for the account to which the FD interest is credited. Is it a joint account?

The corresponding savings account is not a joint account, just the FD.
FD's interest is accumulated, so interest is not paid out to saving account.
Please let me if joint saving acc is must, I'll ask her to add.

Evidence that everyone lives at the same address + state that apart from your sister, her in-laws do not live/have anyone else to take care of them.

Can she prove she must return for some specific reason.... either for her in-laws or a wedding in the immediate family.... with evidence?

Unfortunately, no immediate family wedding. Her father-in-law in under long-term treatment, will that help? If yes, what evidence shall I produce?

This will not help because I'm assuming your other sister is married/lives with her family. It would help if your sister (who wants to visit) can prove that she takes care of your parents either financially/their well-being.

For the 'My strong ties.....' explanation, do include one section: My Family Ties. In this, give the names, date of birth, addresses, relationship of each immediate family member + briefly (no details required) for extended family (three maternal cousins and their families, one unmarried paternal cousin in the same city, etc).

This is to negate the 'Family ties are stronger to Canada' reason as three of them intend to visit together.

Got you... I'll add this section.

A huge no-no to this purpose of visit.

If you're a first-time mom, it would seem like your sister is visiting to take care of you/your baby = working illegally on a TRV.

Do prepare a day-by-day visit like a typical tourist/meeting family and friends + expense estimates for each applicant.... and prove they can afford this itinerary + airfare with their own finances.

I would not mention about your baby in any explanation nor in the invitation letter.

Thanks for the heads up... I'm the father, so I thought it's less likely for a VO to assume that sister-in-law will travel to take care of the baby.
I'll do per your suggestion if this will impact the file then.

For your sister's daughter, do include :
1. A copy of her dad's passport + consent letter must state his 24/7 contact details

2. State the nieces are able to visit as they currently have summer holidays

3. Letter of Financial Support from your sister and/or her husband + her/his bank statements


For the other niece whose parents are not visiting:
1. Copies of both parents' passports + consent letter must state their 24/7 contact details + letter must provide temporary guardianship to your sister specifying the dates of the intended visit

2. Letter of Financial Support from her parents + from your sister too (as your sister who is traveling will state that she is paying for this niece's expenses) + relevant bank statements

3. Documents of her parents' properties are not required

I'll add them.

Never thought about few things that you've mentioned. Thanks again for the detailed explanation.

 

[Bryanna]

You must also include birth certificates of yourself and your sister.... as proof of relationship.

The corresponding savings account is not a joint account, just the FD.
FD's interest is accumulated, so interest is not paid out to saving account.
Please let me if joint saving acc is must, I'll ask her to add.

A joint savings account will not help because the interest will be paid on maturity.

She can include this FD as part of her overall financial situation, but not as funds available for her visit.

Her father-in-law in under long-term treatment, will that help? If yes, what evidence shall I produce?

It would depend on his medical condition. Can someone else care for him?

Do try and think of some reason why she must return to India by a specific date (with evidence).

I'm the father, so I thought it's less likely for a VO to assume that sister-in-law will travel to take care of the baby.

Not just for sisters-in-law..... but also for any relative wanting to see a newborn/take care of the baby or the mother/similar reasons.


For your two nieces: School fee receipts for the next academic year

 

[vvimo]

You must also include birth certificates of yourself and your sister.... as proof of relationship.

A joint savings account will not help because the interest will be paid on maturity.

She can include this FD as part of her overall financial situation, but not as funds available for her visit.

Ok. I'll add my birth certificate and passport copy of my parents. Will that be sufficient? Becoz my sister doesn't have birth certificate.

It would depend on his medical condition. Can someone else care for him?

My mother-in-law can take care to some extent, but not for long duration.

Do try and think of some reason why she must return to India by a specific date (with evidence).

I'll try my best to think of any other reason. my niece has to rejoin school after her approved leave.

Not just for sisters-in-law..... but also for any relative wanting to see a newborn/take care of the baby or the mother/similar reasons.

Got you!

For your two nieces: School fee receipts for the next academic year

sure thing. Thanks again, Bryanna!

 

[Bryanna]

Ok. I'll add my birth certificate and passport copy of my parents. Will that be sufficient? Becoz my sister doesn't have birth certificate.

You and your sister must prove that you are siblings. The best way would be be through birth certificates/school leaving certificates.

Just curious to know how did she apply for a passport/get admission to school, etc without a birth certificate?

my niece has to rejoin school after her approved leave.

That's not a strong enough reason as your niece is only 5 years. Hence, you must include another 1-2 reasons to return by a specific date with evidence.

 

[vvimo]

You and your sister must prove that you are siblings. The best way would be be through birth certificates/school leaving certificates.

Just curious to know how did she apply for a passport/get admission to school, etc without a birth certificate?

She born in 1985's. In India, BC is not mandatory to apply passport for ppl born before 1989.

That's not a strong enough reason as your niece is only 5 years. Hence, you must include another 1-2 reasons to return by a specific date with evidence.

Understood, I'll add few other reasons. Thank you!!