Visitor visa chances assessment please / First time written on Forum ever :-)

[Alexandra M.]

Dear Forum Guests,

I have seen some posts here which I find very helpful. It leads me to an idea to briefly describe my situation kindly asking for your assessment regarding the chances to get a Visitor Visa to Canada.

I’m Russian and my boyfriend is EU-citizen. We have been living together for last 6 months in UK continuously, dating since 2017.

I have literally been meeting him every month from March to October 2018, what makes me consider us as common-law partners since, because we have been separated due to working reasons, that is acceptable.

He will be working in Canada in May-December 2019 for the project run by the foreign company he is working for. His stay as business visitor will be organized by his employer accordingly.

We would like to make it possible for me to accompany him for a continuous period for up to 6 months. Since November 2017 I am employed by a Russian based company as a legal adviser. I have been working part-time on a remote basis for the past 6 months. My earnings are not enough to afford the visit to Canada. I can get sufficient funds transferred into my bank account before applying, but my last 6-month bank statements won’t show the financial prosperity unfortunately.

I had previously applied for Canada temporary resident visa in 2014 and the application was refused. My uncle, aunt and both first cousins are Canadian citizens and the purpose of travel was to visit them.

My other travel history to visa-required counties includes Shengen area and the United Kingdom. The Canadian was the only visa application which was rejected.

 

[Bryanna]

Dear Forum Guests,

I have seen some posts here which I find very helpful. It leads me to an idea to briefly describe my situation kindly asking for your assessment regarding the chances to get a Visitor Visa to Canada.

I’m Russian and my boyfriend is EU-citizen. We have been living together for last 6 months in UK continuously, dating since 2017.

I have literally been meeting him every month from March to October 2018, what makes me consider us as common-law partners since, because we have been separated due to working reasons, that is acceptable.

He will be working in Canada in May-December 2019 for the project run by the foreign company he is working for. His stay as business visitor will be organized by his employer accordingly.

We would like to make it possible for me to accompany him for a continuous period for up to 6 months. Since November 2017 I am employed by a Russian based company as a legal adviser. I have been working part-time on a remote basis for the past 6 months. My earnings are not enough to afford the visit to Canada. I can get sufficient funds transferred into my bank account before applying, but my last 6-month bank statements won’t show the financial prosperity unfortunately.

I had previously applied for Canada temporary resident visa in 2014 and the application was refused. My uncle, aunt and both first cousins are Canadian citizens and the purpose of travel was to visit them.

My other travel history to visa-required counties includes Shengen area and the United Kingdom. The Canadian was the only visa application which was rejected.

Short advice:
You are not in a common-law relationship. Hence, you do not qualify for a dependent visa to accompany your boyfriend to Canada

 

[Alexandra M.]

Short advice:
You are not in a common-law relationship. Hence, you do not qualify for a dependent visa to accompany your boyfriend to Canada

Dear Bryanna,
Thanks a lot for the advice. I appriciate it. Provided that not declaring a common law union does the case have a positive dynamic in your opinion?

 

[Bryanna]

Dear Bryanna,
Thanks a lot for the advice. I appriciate it. Provided that not declaring a common law union does the case have a positive dynamic in your opinion?

Based on your post, you would need to work really hard to get a regular TRV approval. Stating a visit of 6 months is a huge no. Maybe your uncle/cousin can invite you as a family visitor.

You mentioned you don't have the finances to cover a short visit. Transferring/borrowing money from someone else is not advisable because it is easy to figure out where the money has come from

 

[Alexandra M.]

Based on your post, you would need to work really hard to get a regular TRV approval. Stating a visit of 6 months is a huge no. Maybe your uncle/cousin can invite you as a family visitor.

You mentioned you don't have the finances to cover a short visit. Transferring/borrowing money from someone else is not advisable because it is easy to figure out where the money has come from

Dear Bryanna,

Thanks for the motivation for keeping on a hard work!

Proof of the fact relationship is genuine, included him supporting me financially can be provided.
Would it be appropriate obtaining both of invitation letters (boyfriend+uncle) on the proviso that I describe the plans for visit in detail..? They are resigning in polar different regions in Canada

Could the assertions our friends and family member testifying on our relationship is true be of any assistance?

Thanks a lot for your support.

Regards,

 

[Bryanna]

Dear Bryanna,

Thanks for the motivation for keeping on a hard work!

Proof of the fact relationship is genuine, included him supporting me financially can be provided.
Would it be appropriate obtaining both of invitation letters (boyfriend+uncle) on the proviso that I describe the plans for visit in detail..? They are resigning in polar different regions in Canada

Could the assertions our friends and family member testifying on our relationship is true be of any assistance?

Thanks a lot for your support.

Regards,

Normally, declaring a relationship has mostly resulted in TRV refusals unless the applicant has exceptionally strong ties and a good financial situation in his/her home country.

In your case:
1. You are not in a common-law with your boyfriend

2. Your employment ties are not strong + does not pay well

3. You have temporary immigration status in the UK

4. Borrowing funds from someone else won't help because it won't match the tax returns

 

[k.h.p.]

Plus, Russian citizens are finding it hard to be admitted to Canada even without those particular factors. It will be very difficult for you to get a TRV unless you have substantial fixed property and other ties in Russia and/or the UK, have a strong reason to visit that explains why you would choose Canada rather than other countries, and other factors that demonstrate your ability to return to the UK/Russia once your admission to Canada is expired.

 

[Alexandra M.]

Normally, declaring a relationship has mostly resulted in TRV refusals unless the applicant has exceptionally strong ties and a good financial situation in his/her home country.

In your case:
1. You are not in a common-law with your boyfriend

2. Your employment ties are not strong + does not pay well

3. You have temporary immigration status in the UK

4. Borrowing funds from someone else won't help because it won't match the tax returns

Dear Bryanna,

Many thanks for the comment.
I have returned to Russia to apply online from here after he lands in Canada. The intention was to get as much as possible proof of our relationship and 6 month cohabitation, saying that common law union was established earlier due to me using every possibility to stay with him in the past while on holidays granted by Russian employer before part-time working from UK.

Your argumentation makes me reconsider and not declaring common-law, but still highlight we have been in the relationship for a continuous period before residing together. Is that still okay he invites me to come to Canada while technically being a business visitor reporting to the EU-company fulfilling obligations under the contract sign between his and conadian company?

 

[Alexandra M.]

Plus, Russian citizens are finding it hard to be admitted to Canada even without those particular factors. It will be very difficult for you to get a TRV unless you have substantial fixed property and other ties in Russia and/or the UK, have a strong reason to visit that explains why you would choose Canada rather than other countries, and other factors that demonstrate your ability to return to the UK/Russia once your admission to Canada is expired.

Dear K.H.P.,

Thanks for your comment. The flag on your icon shows you know very well the “Russian aspect” of the subject
I own property in Russia mutually with my mum. Money covering the visit would be put into my safing account by my boyfriend, cause we haven’t opened a joint account yet.
I will hardly be able to change my employment situation short term, but still might get remote work and mention it in the application.
What would be the most important thing for the application to increase my chances in your opinion?
Thanks again for your kindly responses.

 

[k.h.p.]

Putting money into your savings account from your boyfriend won't actually help all that much; the visa officer will see a deposit that is out of line with your other bank account activity and assume that it was placed there to make it look like you have enough money.

Make sure you write a strong motivation letter that explains your previous travels and how they demonstrate that you respect visa requirements and do not overstay. The rest is just to hope you find a kind visa officer.

 

[Alexandra M.]

Dear Bryanna,
Dear k.h.p.,

I kindly thank you for all the useful advises given to me before submitting the application for Canada TRV.
Fortunately my application was approved. I think the main factor was being honest and providing various supporting documents.
Very excited about coming to Canada for my first 24 days holiday