Reapplying for Parents’ Visa – Seeking Guidance After Rejection

[Devil123]

Hi,

I’m a Canadian permanent resident. Back in January 2025, my parents' tourist visa application was rejected. The reason given was that they didn’t provide sufficient proof of ties to India that would ensure their return. At that time, many of my friends also experienced similar rejections for their parents' visitor visas, so I’m not sure what was going on. Interestingly, my parents already hold valid U.S. visas, so the rejection came as a surprise.

I’m now planning to reapply, and I’m wondering whether I should apply for a regular tourist visa again or consider the Super Visa instead. Has anyone had a similar experience or can offer any guidance on what might be the better route?

 

[canuck78]

Hi,

I’m a Canadian permanent resident. Back in January 2025, my parents' tourist visa application was rejected. The reason given was that they didn’t provide sufficient proof of ties to India that would ensure their return. At that time, many of my friends also experienced similar rejections for their parents' visitor visas, so I’m not sure what was going on. Interestingly, my parents already hold valid U.S. visas, so the rejection came as a surprise.

I’m now planning to reapply, and I’m wondering whether I should apply for a regular tourist visa again or consider the Super Visa instead. Has anyone had a similar experience or can offer any guidance on what might be the better route?

Did you order GCMS notes for potentially more details on their refusal? What ties to India did they show? How long a visit had they requested? Had your parents visited the US? Holding the visa is not what is really important it is actually visiting and returning home. If they halve visited when and for how long? Do you meet LICO for 2024 with some savings?

 

[Devil123]

Regarding ties to India, we didn’t include property documents, although we do have them. When I applied for my mother-in-law, her application went through without issues, and since property documents weren’t mandatory, we didn’t attach them for my parents.

For financial support, I included approximately ₹50 lakhs in fixed deposits for my parents. My parents have previously travelled to the U.S., stayed for three months, and returned without any issues. For the Canadian visit, I had indicated a stay of about one month.

I also submitted my own supporting documents, including proof of savings, tax returns, and my Canadian Permanent Resident status.

Given all this, would you recommend applying again for a visitor visa or going via the super visa route this time? Also, are there any additional documents you suggest I include to strengthen the application particularly to better demonstrate their ties to India?