TRV prospects

[keysersoze]

Hi all,

I've been browsing this forum for a few hours, trying to gauge reasons for TRV refusals. It goes without saying the most important factor in being handed a TRV is to prove strong ties to your home country. I am a Bangladeshi citizen, came back after getting an undergraduate degree from the UK. I want to travel to Canada to visit my girlfriend (international student), and also visit some family members (canadian citizens) and friends. My cousin who is inviting me and my girlfriend as well as a very close friend of mine all three have birthdays within the same week, which is why I chose to travel during that time (10th Nov-31st Nov). Now while I understand emotions play next to no role for the VO, as they process hundreds of applications daily and only care about strong cases with a clean set of documents provided, I still would like to provide as much evidence as possible for my purpose of visit.

As I read through the forum, I started being more and more pessimistic about my visa being accepted. I do not own any assets (all are under my mothers name), I do not have sufficient funds to support myself during the trip (I was going use my mother as a sponsor who does have sufficient funds) and right now I'm only working part time. However, I have been selected for final round interviews in several places and may have a job offer (with good income) in the coming weeks. Some of the jobs are likely to start only after my intended trip. So perhaps providing a prospective job offer is my strongest point in wanting to come back to my home country, although it may not be enough. I do have family ties in Bangladesh, but how exactly do you prove that its a good enough reason for you to come back?

I did receive a scholarship for masters in the university I graduated from in the UK, however I still chose to come back to Bangladesh. If I can find that scholarship letter, would that fortify my case of wanting to stay back in my home country? I received the letter in 2016.

My travel history includes UK (stayed there for 3+ years and did not overstay), tourist visas such as Schengen, Australia (several trips), Singapore, Malaysia etc. I know the first three in particular are considered countries where visa is difficult to attain therefore would strengthen my case.

I guess my question to all the experts out here is, are my chances of getting a TRV very slim? Should I try to change anything (perhaps applying only after I have full-time employment). I'm desperate to go see my girlfriend but have no intentions of staying illegally in Canada. But in my case I have weak ties to my home country, so I am not very confident. Should I purchase my tickets from beforehand, showing that I have spent money on a return ticket and hence intend to go back? however that also runs the risk of money going to waste if my visa is rejected.

Here is a list of documents I was looking to provide:

photocopy of passport which includes: passport number, issuance and expiry dates, photo, name, DOB and place of birth

biometric fingerprints and photo

proof of financial support

A letter from my mother saying she will sponsor my trip

Invitation letter from my cousin who is a canadian citizen and all other relevant documents

Letter from myself stating purpose of travel and why I wish to come back to my home country

Day by day travel itinerary

detailed employment letters

travel history in tabular format mentioning start-end date, destination, purpose of travel and passport number. Including photocopies of passports with visa and entry-exit stamps as proof.

Property evaluation (even though I haven't inherited it yet)

Right, thats all the documents I can think of, other than the application itself. Am I missing something? Please help a brother out!!

 

[Jalex23]

I don't see many chances for your TRV to be approved. I would get the job and work there for at least a year. Save money and then apply.

Best of lucks.

 

[Bryanna]

I don't see many chances for your TRV to be approved. I would get the job and work there for at least a year. Save money and then apply.

Best of lucks.

I second this opinion

 

[keysersoze]

Thanks for your response, but I'm genuinely bummed out. I really want to try to at least give it my best shot this time around. If I show my mother would sponsor my trip, - would they not consider it at all? And if I can show that I will be employed around January next year (I'll be leaving canada around december) - would that not hold any weight? I'm just trying to figure out whats the best case I can put forward to be able to get a visa and travel this november..

 

[snic15]

Thanks for your response, but I'm genuinely bummed out. I really want to try to at least give it my best shot this time around. If I show my mother would sponsor my trip, - would they not consider it at all? And if I can show that I will be employed around January next year (I'll be leaving canada around december) - would that not hold any weight? I'm just trying to figure out whats the best case I can put forward to be able to get a visa and travel this november..

Unfortunately TRV can't be sponsored. You need to show funds of your own. For this, you need to show that you are either working or running a successful business. If you plan to continue your studies and of course if you can afford it ( your family), considering your educational background you can easily get study permit. That being said, official letter from an employer that s/he hiring you for x position and your salary's going to be x, can be considered as a strong tie to your home country, but again the funds that you must show, should be earned by you

 

[Bryanna]

Thanks for your response, but I'm genuinely bummed out. I really want to try to at least give it my best shot this time around.

I recommend you do not apply for a TRV until at least 6-8 months AFTER you begin working full-time. IMO, you will be refused if you apply at this point in time.

If I show my mother would sponsor my trip, - would they not consider it at all?

No, this will not work. As a qualified professional who is applying for a TRV, you must be able to afford your visit without being financially dependent on anyone + employment would be a strong tie to return to Bangladesh.

Your mother paying for your visit may have worked if you were a student (and you were able to prove your study ties).

And if I can show that I will be employed around January next year (I'll be leaving canada around december) - would that not hold any weight?

Future plans, future prospects, future scenarios will not work. What works is the situation at the time of applying backed by hard evidence.

Stating you will leave Canada in December to start working in January will NOT work even if you submit a job offer letter. This is because job offers can be cancelled later.

Another solution: Have your girlfriend to visit you in Bangladesh

 

[keysersoze]

Thanks for answering all my questions, I'm just glad I realised visiting Canada isn't an option for me at all right now before I applied and got rejected.