Thank you so much for the info........I was wondering what the grounds were for applying...I wanted to ask you some question..what's the best way to email you?
I feel so good to find this thread. Thank you so much for such a helpful information! I just wonder one thing:My husband's PR application (spouse sponsorship - I am a Canadian citizen) has been in progress since Sept. 2016. We applied for visitor visa for him a few weeks ago and against all odds, it was approved. It is possible. You just need to know how to make a strong application. I used the info on this thread (http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/visitor-visa-granted-wife-of-pr.273759/) as a starting point.
I then did my own thorough research (examining policy/guidance documents intended for the officers making a decision on TRV applications). I was so grateful for the help given to us by this forum that I wanted to do something to help others in our situation waiting to be reunified with their spouse.
This what what we submitted:
1. TRV (IMM5257E)
2. Schedule 1 (IMM5257)
3. Authority to release personal info (IMM5475)
4. Family Info (IMM5645)
5. Proof of Relationship
a. Supporting letter from spouse
b. Citizenship card (of spouse)
c. Passport copy (of spouse)
d. Sponsorship approval letter (of spouse)
e. Marriage certificate
f. Wedding photos
g. Travel photos
h. Correspondence
6. Passport
7. Travel History
a. Police clearance from all countries visited/worked in
b. Passport, work visas and entry/exit stamps
c. Boarding passes
8. Invitation Letter
a. Passport copies of invitee
b. Notice of assessment 2016
c. Void cheque
d. Passport copy
e. Marriage certificate
f. Wedding photos
g. Travel photos
9. Purpose of Travel
a. Return ticket (fully paid)
b. Travel itinerary
10. Digital Photo
11. Proof of Means of Financial Support
a. Employment contract
b. Employer’s letter
c. Business card
d. Paystubs
e. Bank statements
f. Vehicle ownership/registration papers x 3
g. Employment History
h. Resume
i. Letter of support (from spouse)
i. Notice of assessment 2016
ii. Void cheque
iii. Passport copy
j. Marriage certificate
k. Wedding photos
l. Travel photos
12. Representatives submission letter
13. Business Registration
14. Letter of Explanation
a. National identity card
b. Driver’s license
c. Educational Certificates
*Note, you will notice that we submitted some duplicates of documents. This is fine. You can't over-do it. You can't expect the officers with their limited time to go hunting for documents attached to different parts of your application.
**Also note, his Letter of Explanation was very detailed, very thorough, and addressed all the points they consider. It was nearly 3000 words. The other letters included in this application were all similarly long and detailed.
My husband sponsors me inland. I live in Quebec now while waiting for my PR card. My application starts processing since October 2017. I came here by my Visitor visa which is Multiple and lasts until October 2019. Now I would like to visit my good friend who lives in California. So do I need to grand my visitor visa to make sure that I can go back to Canada after my trip?
Thank you so much in advance!