what do you think about my MIL as an applicant for supervisa?

[jrs91]

We're applying for a supervisa for my mother-in-law.

She has no financial resources of her own. She's been married for nearly 40 years. She will be travelling alone to Canada to stay with us for several months. Reason is just to visit family as we have not been back to my wife's country in a couple years. We're citing security concerns travelling as a family to home country to due big uptick in violent crime and the fact that I and my son stick out like sore thumbs. I will be funding trip and providing the appropriate letters and proof of means. She'll be staying with us the entire time and so cost of the trip is minimal (just airfare + food and medical)

What I'm most concerned about in the application are ties to home county. Maybe I'm getting anxious for nothing... Should I purchase the airfare now, prior to submitting the application? Does it make a real difference in the application in proving intent to return to home country?

As a plus, she's been married a long time and that would constitute a strong tie (do i have to prove she's still married?). As a minus, she has none of her own financial assets.

What do you think?

Thanks

 

[Bryanna]

We're applying for a supervisa for my mother-in-law.

1. Does your MIL come from a politically unstable country? Or is it just where crime levels are high?

And, no, I would not state "security concerns travelling as a family to home country to due big uptick in violent crime and the fact that I and my son stick out like sore thumbs" as a reason to invite her.


2. Her financial situation is not really important for a super visa. You must submit evidence that you meet LICO. But, do ensure she has some finances of her own, and not with a zero bank balance.


3. Yes, your dad-in-law/other dependent family members (grandparents, unmarried young siblings) can be shown as family ties to return home too. Yes, she must provide evidence such as a marriage certificate (if that's not available then the birth certificate of your spouse + government-issued proof to prove the family members live at the same address)


4. No, it's never advisable to buy plane tickets in advance. Provisional bookings/flight itineraries would suffice.


5. Does she own/co-own property/land? Or have a lease in her name? Does she have financial assets or jewelry?

 

[jrs91]

1. Does your MIL come from a politically unstable country? Or is it just where crime levels are high?

And, no, I would not state "security concerns travelling as a family to home country to due big uptick in violent crime and the fact that I and my son stick out like sore thumbs" as a reason to invite her.


2. Her financial situation is not really important for a super visa. You must submit evidence that you meet LICO. But, do ensure she has some finances of her own, and not with a zero bank balance.


3. Yes, your dad-in-law/other dependent family members (grandparents, unmarried young siblings) can be shown as family ties to return home too. Yes, she must provide evidence such as a marriage certificate (if that's not available then the birth certificate of your spouse + government-issued proof to prove the family members live at the same address)


4. No, it's never advisable to buy plane tickets in advance. Provisional bookings/flight itineraries would suffice.


5. Does she own/co-own property/land? Or have a lease in her name? Does she have financial assets or jewelry?

Thanks for the reply. Should I leave purpose of travel generic then? That she's just coming for a visit and that we haven't seen her in a couple years? My wife is pregnant and she will hopefully be here shortly after the birth. I read another thread with a similar case and the person was advised not to mention the pregnancy because they'll worry she'll be coming for the long-term... Seems kind of silly to me. Isn't one of the reasons people have their mothers visit to help after a birth? Does that really work against you?

As for finances, the mother doesn't even have a bank account (seriously). The (not very valuable) house is in the name of the father only. I guess that combined with docs showing marriage is still a going concern is something... Would a notarized letter from a priest help convince on that front?

Just curious in general. If we're talking a proven (but poor), married couple, only one person travelling with other staying behind, that SHOULD be enough shouldn't it? They've got little money and a zero bank account (i sent money every month to help them). My finance are fine. I have a six-figure salary etc. I'm going to sign a notarized letter promising full financial support for everything related to the trip, give copes of NoA and a letter of employment.

Thanks again, Bryanna.