I am a Canadian living and working in Chile (I have been here for almost 4 years). Every year in July I visit friends and family for a few weeks.
This year I would like to take my Chilean girlfriend (we live together) with me. At first I did not imagine there would be any problem - I have the funds to provide for both of us during the trip, and have a serious profesional job to return to in Chile. But I have been reading about the application process, and am starting to get worried that she might be denied.
In terms of demonstrating ties to Chile, she does not have significant financial assests or property in Chile, and is not currently working. Also, close inspection of her passport would show that she over-stayed in Europe a few years ago. On the other hand she does have parents and a kid here.
In terms of our intent, there is nothing real to worry about. We are planning a nice vacation, after which we will come back to Chile and our lives here. But I am starting to think that this could look bad to a Visa officer
Is there a reasonable chance we can get her a visa? what is the best approach? Should we get a new passport? Get letters of invite from my friends and family in Canada? Attach a copy of my bank statement and work contract to the Visa, stating the intent of the visit and that I will be supporting both of us during the trip?
Any help or advice will be greatfully accepted
Thanks
This year I would like to take my Chilean girlfriend (we live together) with me. At first I did not imagine there would be any problem - I have the funds to provide for both of us during the trip, and have a serious profesional job to return to in Chile. But I have been reading about the application process, and am starting to get worried that she might be denied.
In terms of demonstrating ties to Chile, she does not have significant financial assests or property in Chile, and is not currently working. Also, close inspection of her passport would show that she over-stayed in Europe a few years ago. On the other hand she does have parents and a kid here.
In terms of our intent, there is nothing real to worry about. We are planning a nice vacation, after which we will come back to Chile and our lives here. But I am starting to think that this could look bad to a Visa officer
Is there a reasonable chance we can get her a visa? what is the best approach? Should we get a new passport? Get letters of invite from my friends and family in Canada? Attach a copy of my bank statement and work contract to the Visa, stating the intent of the visit and that I will be supporting both of us during the trip?
Any help or advice will be greatfully accepted
Thanks