Visitor Visa Processing - Dec 2025

[PR_User]

Good Day,

Attention : Dec 2025 Visitor Visa Applicants!
Please post your timeline in this thread and stay connected with each other for updates.

Thanks

 

[Naturgrl]

Good Day,

Attention : Dec 2025 Visitor Visa Applicants!
Please post your timeline in this thread and stay connected with each other for updates.

Thanks

Post country too because each country has very different processing times.

 

[Dhana12]

Application: 4 december
Biometrics were done on 10 December and reflected on the system the same day.
I have an Indian passport and am applying from the UK for a visitor visa for business.
I made a mistake while filling out the form; in finances, I thought currency was GBP, so I added GBP value instead of CAD. I have submitted a webform to correct that. Hope for the best.
Any idea how long the processing time will be?

 

[Naturgrl]

You can google - IRCC processing times and get an estimate. Since coming on business you would have included contact names, meeting dates and purposes etc.

 

[AishB]

Applied for parents visitor visa
Application submitted: December 14th
Biometrics done: December 17th
Country applied : India

 

[Sarim]

Applied for sister visitor visa
Application submitted: December 16th
Biometrics done previously: May 15th 2025
Country applied: Pakistan

 

[Sarim]

Applied for sister visitor visa
Application submitted: December 16th
Biometrics done previously: May 15th, 2025
Country applied: Pakistan
Visa refused: Dec 22nd, 2025,

Generic reasons not strong ties back home not enough money to support even she have $ 10k CAD in her personal account plus my supporting letter in the invitation and visit was for only 10 days and officer said I am not satisfying she will come back after her visit.

What do you suggest would like to apply again with the explanation?

 

[canuck78]

Applied for sister visitor visa
Application submitted: December 16th
Biometrics done previously: May 15th, 2025
Country applied: Pakistan
Visa refused: Dec 22nd, 2025,

Generic reasons not strong ties back home not enough money to support even she have $ 10k CAD in her personal account plus my supporting letter in the invitation and visit was for only 10 days and officer said I am not satisfying she will come back after her visit.

What do you suggest would like to apply again with the explanation?

10k is not a lot and your proof of savings doesn’t typically factor into the TRV approval process. What other ties has she shown? Longterm well paid employment? Does she have a spouse and dependent children? Own property?

 

[Naturgrl]

Applied for sister visitor visa
Application submitted: December 16th
Biometrics done previously: May 15th, 2025
Country applied: Pakistan
Visa refused: Dec 22nd, 2025,

Generic reasons not strong ties back home not enough money to support even she have $ 10k CAD in her personal account plus my supporting letter in the invitation and visit was for only 10 days and officer said I am not satisfying she will come back after her visit.

What do you suggest would like to apply again with the explanation?

So what are her ties to return? Is this her first refusal? If single then no family ties and IRCC wants absolute ties which are hard to show without spouse and children. Supporting letter really means nothing. Double the money and reapply with strong travel history to US, UK, AUS and NZ, and absolute ties to return (job letter with approved leave showing that she is in stable and been with employer for a long time, income property with rental agreements, business registration etc.).

For her $10k factor in airfare too. Assume she has had a strong bank statement for many months. If not try and increase funds and keep balance for at least 4-6 months.

This may still not be enough if single.

 

[Sarim]

10k is not a lot and your proof of savings doesn’t typically factor into the TRV approval process. What other ties has she shown? Longterm well paid employment? Does she have a spouse and dependent children? Own property?

she provided long term paid employment with NOC from the employer and approved vacations.
she is single not married age 35 years old.
she has property lease on her name
and one elder sister is dependent on her as she is disable

 

[Sarim]

So what are her ties to return? Is this her first refusal? If single then no family ties and IRCC wants absolute ties which are hard to show without spouse and children. Supporting letter really means nothing. Double the money and reapply with strong travel history to US, UK, AUS and NZ, and absolute ties to return (job letter with approved leave showing that she is in stable and been with employer for a long time, income property with rental agreements, business registration etc.).

For her $10k factor in airfare too. Assume she has had a strong bank statement for many months. If not try and increase funds and keep balance for at least 4-6 months.

This may still not be enough if single.

she provided long term paid employment with NOC from the employer and approved vacations.
she has property lease on her name.
and one elder sister is dependent on her as she is disable
major issue is both parents passed away
this is her 2nd refusal

 

[Naturgrl]

she provided long term paid employment with NOC from the employer and approved vacations.
she has property lease on her name.
and one elder sister is dependent on her as she is disable
major issue is both parents passed away
this is her 2nd refusal

So no point in applying for some time. If she doesn't own property and just a least then not a tie. Property may be a tie if she has tenants. Her sister is not really a tie. If she lives with her 24/7 then show doctor's notes, appointments and a care plan if she goes away from a few weeks. Only tie seems to be job which is not strong enough.

 

[lr108]

10k is not a lot and your proof of savings doesn’t typically factor into the TRV approval process. What other ties has she shown? Longterm well paid employment? Does she have a spouse and dependent children? Own property?

Hmmm.... I remember there was a section which asks if they are funding themselves or someone is supporting their travel. I basically submitted TRV for my parents and submitted only copies of their passport. Nothing else. I gave proof of my savings and income statements and wrote a clear letter explaining all these along with proof that they are my parents. Their TRV got approved. I think you have to be clear which way you want to go. Submitting proof of funds for both is going to only make it murky.

 

[Naturgrl]

Hmmm.... I remember there was a section which asks if they are funding themselves or someone is supporting their travel. I basically submitted TRV for my parents and submitted only copies of their passport. Nothing else. I gave proof of my savings and income statements and wrote a clear letter explaining all these along with proof that they are my parents. Their TRV got approved. I think you have to be clear which way you want to go. Submitting proof of funds for both is going to only make it murky.

This is for a single sister, not parents. Sister is not an immediate family member. Siblings funds do not have to be considered.

 

[canuck78]

Hmmm.... I remember there was a section which asks if they are funding themselves or someone is supporting their travel. I basically submitted TRV for my parents and submitted only copies of their passport. Nothing else. I gave proof of my savings and income statements and wrote a clear letter explaining all these along with proof that they are my parents. Their TRV got approved. I think you have to be clear which way you want to go. Submitting proof of funds for both is going to only make it murky.

As mentioned there is some flexibility when it comes to parents especially if they come from a country where the average income is substantially less than in Canada. These days your parents may have been also been denied. At a certain point in the past 5 year almost everyone was getting approved with minimal vetting. If your parents applied today there is a high chance they would get denied and you’d have to apply for a supervisa which is primarily based on your earned income in Canada and your savings.