visitor visa for father

[tehtaimuriirl]

Hi,
everyone me and my sister are planning to apply visitor visa for my father he is Pakistani citizen .
my sister is citizen my application for residency is in process I would like to know what documents are required in order to process his visa in past he got two visitor visa refused both in 2013 .. please help me in getting his case done ill appreciate your help thanks

 

[Bryanna]

Hi,

1. What were the reasons for refusal for the previous applications?

2. For how long does he want to visit this time?

3. What ties can he show to Pakistan: Business or pension + property/land ownership + any dependent family + any previous travel history + financial situation (without borrowing)?


Cheers

 

[tehtaimuriirl]

first time travel history second time financial issue he is on pension and after the refusal he went saudia with me on Umrah and he van show an apartment as a property he is planning to visit for 2-3 weeks and around pakistan rupees 10 lacs can be shown in joint account of me and him

 

[Bryanna]

With you/your sister/brother-in-law as family ties in Canada + no family in Pakistan, the family ties would appear stronger in Canada. Also, your dad is a pensioner + no previous travel history + you have a refugee app in process.

While an apartment is an asset/a tie, it is not a compelling reason to return by a specific date.

Your dad must include some convincing reason to return by a specific date (with evidence). Does your dad have to renew his pension claim every year?

Hope none of the funds in his bank balance have been transferred/deposited recently

 

[tehtaimuriirl]

if we kept the fundsinvank few months before applying visa ues I can understand how to makehis applicayion stronger he travel to saudia arabia in 2013 for 15 days thats all he had travelled

 

[Bryanna]

I would not advise you to deposit money in his bank account/keep it for a few months before applying. As the only source of income (officially) is from his pension, this money which you want to deposit in his account will not match the pension.

Does he have any other source of income? For how long has the current balance been in his account?

Unfortunately, Saudi Arabia will not count as travel history

 

[tehtaimuriirl]

I am supporting him finnacially i every month send money to him what can I do tomake his case stronger and why saudia arabia not count as travel history

 

[Bryanna]

I am supporting him finnacially i every month send money to him

Unfortunately, this would make his application seem weaker because he is financially dependent on you. Hence, the possibility of him overstaying his visit or being unable to afford his visit.

why saudia arabia not count as travel history

That's because Saudi Arabia is quite liberal in issuing visas to people who want to perform Umrah. There is a significant quota of visas kept aside each year for this purpose.


If your dad had visited you when you were in Ireland then that would have helped as travel history..... or to prove that he returns to Pakistan after short visits.


I suggest your sister apply for a super visa for your dad. But again, he must prove he has ties in Pakistan to return to. In his case, his property and pension renewal. Do post the list of documents before you apply

 

[tehtaimuriirl]

we are planning to apply supervisa how insurance works for it and what documents will be required in Canada and in Pakistan

 

[Bryanna]

Do check this:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/supervisa-how.asp

 

[tehtaimuriirl]

from where to get insurance for my dad and how much will it cost bryanna

 

[Bryanna]

You will have to look around for a medical insurance policy with a coverage of minimum CAD 100,000 (mandatory for a super visa application).

As for the premium/deductibles/whether or not it covers follow-ups after emergencies, dental etc would depend on the insurance policy + your dad's age + if he has any pre-existing medical conditions

 

[tehtaimuriirl]

is there any fixed amount if insurance to buy or prices differ company to company

 

[tehtaimuriirl]

bryanna which companies r reliable and affordable

 

[Bryanna]

To start with, you can check out Manulife, Sun Life, etc...... talk to insurance companies or brokers.... use online comparison tools..... get quotes.... and see what works best for your dad