Visitor Visa for Parents and Brother - Doubt

[h!lp123]

Hi,

Re-posting it here as I realized I might have posted in the wrong section of the forum and edited/updated my post below.

I want to apply for a visitor visa for my parents and brother to attend my wedding next year around April as well as visit Toronto, the place I've been for the past 8 years. It'll be a wonderful time to show them around the city that I call home now. They are visiting for 17 days and I will not be funding their trip except for the stay.
I've got a couple of questions regarding it, so kindly bear with me and I hope someone will be able to provide input and answer my questions.

My brother (30M) - single, will be applying by himself - submitting his pay stubs, tax returns of the past 3 years, bank statements for the past 6 months of close to 15k CAD and the Leave letter of 15 days (Weekdays) vacation days from the employer. The only drawback is that he hasn't done any trips abroad to the US, UK etc. What else can he submit to strengthen his application?

My parents - my dad will be the primary applicant who owns a small business in India and my mum is the employer. We can show the business ownership which is under my dad's name, Income Tax Returns, house property under his name and bank statement of 12k CAD and my mother around 12k CAD as well. My mum has the past 3 years of Income Tax Returns, however does not receive monthly pay slips as it's a small business - is it necessary to submit a monthly payslip or yearly ITR will suffice? She had cancer and has recovered since 2020. Do we mention that she needs to come back to India to have a regular checkup done? Do we require a doctor's letter or something to state it? Or don't mention her cancer as nowhere in the application does it ask for it? Both have no travel history to places like US, UK etc

Also, for the invitation letter, can there be 2 invitation letters - 1 from me and 1 from my fiance or 1 from my sister's husband? They will be staying at my fiance's residence or my sister's husband's place as currently, my fiance and I are living apart during the time of submitting the application and will be moving in by the end of the year. OR Make it simple, have 1 invitation letter from me and for the staying part mention in the invitation letter that my brother-in-law/fiancee will be hosting them for the stay.

With regards to my documents: I will be submitting the invitation letter and will notarize it, 6 months' bank statement, paystub, wedding invitation card - Do I need to submit the reception venue contract? Also, do I need to submit an employer letter?

Any advice will be appreciated!

 

[davenportdiamond]

Do we mention that she needs to come back to India to have a regular checkup done? Do we require a doctor's letter or something to state it? Or don't mention her cancer as nowhere in the application does it ask for it? Both have no travel history to places like US, UK etc

There should be a question about medical conditions as part of the admissibility questions.

 

[h!lp123]

There should be a question about medical conditions as part of the admissibility questions.

Thank you for your response. It's good to know.
I was wondering if you will be able to answer any of the other bolded questions.
Also, do you think they need a cover letter as well?

 

[davenportdiamond]

Thank you for your response. It's good to know.
I was wondering if you will be able to answer any of the other bolded questions.
Also, do you think they need a cover letter as well?

If your brother owns property, he should submit evidence of that.

A separate employment letter would also be helpful—I know his employment status can be inferred from tax slips, his bank statement and the leave letter, but an employer's letter can additionally confirm his full-time status and that he is required to come into the office to work thereby proving a tie to his country (where applicable, of course).

As for your mother, tax slips and other similar documents are not necessary. In fact, if you apply online, the system will not even prompt you to add documents supporting employment for anyone other than the primary applicant (which in your case should be your dad as he has the most documents backing him up). That said, you're still welcome to add documents proving she will return to her country, such as a doctor's letter. If you do choose to go this route, the doctor's letter would ideally confirm that she is not likely to need medical treatment in Canada.

You can have two invitation letters if you like, but one should be enough.

You can submit as many supporting documents of your own as you like as well such as the reception venue contract and employer letters.

Strictly speaking, the only documents required for submitting a visa application are passports/travel documents and application forms (or online submission). They're welcome to—and should—add as many additional documents as possible in order to support their visa application. The goal is to prove to the immigration officer that they intend to return to their country of origin and that they have the funds and means to support themselves while in Canada. Most visitor visa applicants don't add a cover letter, but if you feel there is additional information that could be added (that is not otherwise present in the application form) towards this goal, it could be helpful.

 

[h!lp123]

If your brother owns property, he should submit evidence of that.

A separate employment letter would also be helpful—I know his employment status can be inferred from tax slips, his bank statement and the leave letter, but an employer's letter can additionally confirm his full-time status and that he is required to come into the office to work thereby proving a tie to his country (where applicable, of course).

As for your mother, tax slips and other similar documents are not necessary. In fact, if you apply online, the system will not even prompt you to add documents supporting employment for anyone other than the primary applicant (which in your case should be your dad as he has the most documents backing him up). That said, you're still welcome to add documents proving she will return to her country, such as a doctor's letter. If you do choose to go this route, the doctor's letter would ideally confirm that she is not likely to need medical treatment in Canada.

You can have two invitation letters if you like, but one should be enough.

You can submit as many supporting documents of your own as you like as well such as the reception venue contract and employer letters.

Strictly speaking, the only documents required for submitting a visa application are passports/travel documents and application forms (or online submission). They're welcome to—and should—add as many additional documents as possible in order to support their visa application. The goal is to prove to the immigration officer that they intend to return to their country of origin and that they have the funds and means to support themselves while in Canada. Most visitor visa applicants don't add a cover letter, but if you feel there is additional information that could be added (that is not otherwise present in the application form) towards this goal, it could be helpful.

Thank you for answering my doubts. Noted the inputs you've given.

Woah, I'm surprised I missed the part about the Dependent applicant not having to show too many documents as I was most worried about my mum being rejected - which would devastate me not having them present for such a crucial event. Should I buy medical insurance for my parents and submit that during the application .. though we were planning to do it once the visa was accepted - in order to strengthen the application and show the VO we aren't looking for them to pay for my parents' medical bill for free (if that makes sense). They just want to be there for my wedding (as well as I) and leave soon after, with no intention of staying back for a long time hence foregoing the idea of Supervisa for them as they weren't interested in being in Canada for more than 2-3 weeks.

I guess the invitation letter doubt came to mind since they will be staying either at my fiance's or sister's place - and in my invitation letter will be mentioning their accommodation to that address, so was wondering if that will lead to the VO wondering why aren't they staying at my place instead (as I'm renting a place right now which can't accommodate that many people), planning to move in with my fiance by the end of the year.

Totally agree with you that "The goal is to prove to the immigration officer that they intend to return to their country of origin and that they have the funds and means to support themselves while in Canada. "

 

[Sarjaria84]

Thank you for answering my doubts. Noted the inputs you've given.

Woah, I'm surprised I missed the part about the Dependent applicant not having to show too many documents as I was most worried about my mum being rejected - which would devastate me not having them present for such a crucial event. Should I buy medical insurance for my parents and submit that during the application .. though we were planning to do it once the visa was accepted - in order to strengthen the application and show the VO we aren't looking for them to pay for my parents' medical bill for free (if that makes sense). They just want to be there for my wedding (as well as I) and leave soon after, with no intention of staying back for a long time hence foregoing the idea of Supervisa for them as they weren't interested in being in Canada for more than 2-3 weeks.

I guess the invitation letter doubt came to mind since they will be staying either at my fiance's or sister's place - and in my invitation letter will be mentioning their accommodation to that address, so was wondering if that will lead to the VO wondering why aren't they staying at my place instead (as I'm renting a place right now which can't accommodate that many people), planning to move in with my fiance by the end of the year.

Totally agree with you that "The goal is to prove to the immigration officer that they intend to return to their country of origin and that they have the funds and means to support themselves while in Canada. "

1. If your parents have a joint account then it's good. Otherwise you should submit bank statement of your mother as well showing that she can also take care of herself financially if it comes to it.
2. If 60+ age it's better to do an upfront medical and submit along with the application. Removes any doubt of health concerns.
3. You can state in your letter that your parents will stay with you and submit your lease showing that the apartment is leased by you. If living with other people it might be tricky. Small or large house doesn't make a difference as no one will come to check if the house is large enough or not.

 

[h!lp123]

Thank you for your response!
Woah I wasn't aware of doing upfront medical. Will let them know about it. Wondering if there is any difference between doing it upfront or waiting until IRCC requests it.

I was wondering - will it make sense for my Brother to be the main applicant and my parents to be the dependant?

 

[Sarjaria84]

Thank you for your response!
Woah I wasn't aware of doing upfront medical. Will let them know about it. Wondering if there is any difference between doing it upfront or waiting until IRCC requests it.

Medical is not a requirement for visitor visa.

I was wondering - will it make sense for my Brother to be the main applicant and my parents to be the dependant?

No. As per IRCC parents cannot be dependents on their children. Check dependents definition on CIC webpage.

 

[h!lp123]

@Sarjaria84 Thanks for the clarification! Much appreciated.

My dad is 67 years old while my mum is 54 years old.

 

[h!lp123]

Will a medical examination be required since my parents are older