Tourist Visa for pregnant wife

[ahmadka]

Hi guys .. My wife and I are planning a Canadian tourist visit for August roughly, and I needed some info. I'm a Canadian PR but my wife isn't. We are both currently living in the US and I'm working here on US H-1B visa and my wife is on US H-4 spouse visa and not working (can't legally work here yet). My wife is about 5-6 weeks pregnant right now, and we have full intention of leaving Canada after a week or so, and making the delivery here in the US when the time comes.

Question is, Canadian government needs sure shot evidence that the person applying for tourist visa will leave Canada, so is this pregnancy thing a convincing reason for them to give my wife a visit visa ? Or will I need some other reason too ? ... My wife can't work in the US so I'm limited in what reasons I can provide that she'll leave Canada, which she will.

EDIT: My wife is a citizen of Pakistan (as am I) so she needs Canadian Tourist Visa.

 

[canuck78]

Think she will likely struggle to get approved for a TRV because she can't prove strong ties to Pakistan because she is living in the US plus you are a PR in Canada so there will be more concern the you/she plan on remaining in Canada.

 

[Bryanna]

Question is, Canadian government needs sure shot evidence that the person applying for tourist visa will leave Canada, so is this pregnancy thing a convincing reason for them to give my wife a visit visa ?

On the contrary, the chances of a TRV approval will significantly reduce because of her pregnancy. That's because her family ties in Canada (you and the baby) will outweigh those to the US where she does not have family.

Or will I need some other reason too ? ... My wife can't work in the US so I'm limited in what reasons I can provide that she'll leave Canada, which she will.

Quite honestly, the chances of a TRV approval are slim to none even if one does not consider her pregnancy/baby.


You had been earlier advised here:
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/does-my-wife-need-to-apply-for-trv-from-home-country.553101/

 

[ahmadka]

On the contrary, the chances of a TRV approval will significantly reduce because of her pregnancy. That's because her family ties in Canada (you and the baby) will outweigh those to the US where she does not have family.

In US I have my sister and my wife has an uncle. In Canada, neither of US have any family. So I'm not sure what your point above meant.

Also, won't the Canadian realize that I have a job here in the US, through which I and my wife have medical insurance to cover the pregnancy and delivery. In Canada I and my wife have nothing as of right now, so we will be risking a great deal (i.e. my wife's and baby's health, etc.) if we decide to stay on in Canada.

I thought showing that my wife is pregnant would put the odds in our favor because we can show that we have ties to return to the US because my wife's gynecologist is here whom she regularly sees for her pregnancy.

 

[Bryanna]

In US I have my sister and my wife has an uncle. In Canada, neither of US have any family. So I'm not sure what your point above meant.

For visa purposes, your sister is not a family tie + your wife's uncle is not a family for her to return to the US. After marriage, family ties are considered strongest to the spouse and minor dependent children. That's why her TRV application will indicate stronger family ties to Canada (because you're PR) as compared to any other family members in the US.

Also, won't the Canadian realize that I have a job here in the US, through which I and my wife have medical insurance to cover the pregnancy and delivery. In Canada I and my wife have nothing as of right now, so we will be risking a great deal (i.e. my wife's and baby's health, etc.) if we decide to stay on in Canada.

The baby's Canadian citizenship - on birth - outweighs all other reasons.

I thought showing that my wife is pregnant would put the odds in our favor because we can show that we have ties to return to the US because my wife's gynecologist is here whom she regularly sees for her pregnancy.

Unfortunately, it does not work that way.

In short, IRCC would probably see her TRV application as wanting to apply for spousal PR via the inland route. The fact that she does not have any ties in the US (no employment, no study ties, no rent contract in her name, etc) does not help

 

[ahmadka]

So is it better to not mention the pregnancy thing to CIC at all then, unless for some reason they ask ?

The fact that she does not have any ties in the US (no employment, no study ties, no rent contract in her name, etc) does not help

Yeah my wife isn't working but that's only because US H-4 visa doesn't allow her to work. Won't CIC see that ?

You mentioned rent contract in her name. I could arrange that I think ? My current apartment lease is up for renewal and I could transfer it over to my wife's name for a 1 year lease. Would that help ?

Any other thing that might help besides work and study ties ?

 

[canuck78]

So is it better to not mention the pregnancy thing to CIC at all then, unless for some reason they ask ?



Yeah my wife isn't working but that's only because US H-4 visa doesn't allow her to work. Won't CIC see that ?

You mentioned rent contract in her name. I could arrange that I think ? My current apartment lease is up for renewal and I could transfer it over to my wife's name for a 1 year lease. Would that help ?

Any other thing that might help besides work and study ties ?

Putting a lease in her name or both your names might help but her chances are still low. No I would not mention the pregnancy unless asked about it. It will add more concern that you are planning on relocating to Canada. You can also explain that your wife is not working due to visa restriction. You can apply and see what happens but don't purchase any airline tickets.

 

[ahmadka]

Putting a lease in her name or both your names might help but her chances are still low.

Does it matter if the lease is in both our names (which I prefer) or only her name ?

 

[Bryanna]

Does it matter if the lease is in both our names (which I prefer) or only her name ?

Honestly, a lease in her name won't make a difference/is not a reason to return to the US because she is not paying the rent.

Technically, it must be either in your name or else in both names, but not in only her name which won't make financial sense

 

[scylla]

Hi guys .. My wife and I are planning a Canadian tourist visit for August roughly, and I needed some info. I'm a Canadian PR but my wife isn't. We are both currently living in the US and I'm working here on US H-1B visa and my wife is on US H-4 spouse visa and not working (can't legally work here yet). My wife is about 5-6 weeks pregnant right now, and we have full intention of leaving Canada after a week or so, and making the delivery here in the US when the time comes.

Question is, Canadian government needs sure shot evidence that the person applying for tourist visa will leave Canada, so is this pregnancy thing a convincing reason for them to give my wife a visit visa ? Or will I need some other reason too ? ... My wife can't work in the US so I'm limited in what reasons I can provide that she'll leave Canada, which she will.

EDIT: My wife is a citizen of Pakistan (as am I) so she needs Canadian Tourist Visa.

In previous posts you've expressed an interest in bringing your wife to Canada on a visitors visa so that you can sponsor her for PR inland. CIC will almost certainly assume this is your intention and refuse the TRV. If that happens, you would need to move to Canada ahead of your wife and sponsor her for PR while she waits for processing to complete from outside of Canada. I would still go ahead and apply for the TRV - there's some slim chance it will be approved. However be prepared for the strong possibility of a refusal and have a plan for what you are going to do if this happens.

As others have said, the pregnancy does not demonstrate ties and if anything, works against you. Her case is difficult since she is living outside of her home country and has no real ties. Having said that, I would still try.

 

[Bryanna]

There's some chance of an approval if:
1. You prove you will return to the US after a short visit, either due to circumstances, financial reasons, work commitments, etc. This must be supported by evidence. Hopefully, you are not returning to meet RO (and, of course, to file an inland PR app), and

2. Your wife can demonstrate some compelling reasons to return to the US and/or to Pakistan by a specific date after her intended visit

 

[canuck78]

Agree with everyone. Apply but don't have high expectations. Would also apply now if you want to come in August.