January 2026 - Visitor Visa Applicants Thread

[thirdfromright]

Applied Visitor VISA for my mother on 19th Jan (Online application, Applicant is in India)

Application Date : 19th Jan
Bio Metric Request : 21st Jan
Bio Metric Done : 27th Jan
Passport Request : 02nd Feb

She doesn't have much of a travel history other than a 2-3 month visit to Europe once. No other visas.

Some of the key factors that I believe helped:

1. Proof of Funds - She had around 1,200 CAD as liquid funds with around 8,000 CAD in Fixed deposits. We got a letter from her bank stating that the funds in Fixed Deposits can be encashed anytime. Additionally, my wife and I provided a letter of support stating that we would be taking care of her expenses and shared our account statements.

2. Ties to return - My wife would be travelling alone as my father needs to stay back due to some personal commitments. We used this to show that she would indeed return after 3-4 weeks to be with her husband. Additionally, my mother is undergoing treatment at a hospital back home and needs to visit the hospital every 2-3 months for her check-ups. So we got a letter from her doctor stating the same.

 

[Mary_1998]

Applied TRV for parents for my wedding
Applied -17th Jan
Biometrics - 27th Jan
Biometrics Updated - 30th Jan
Country: India
Refusal letter: Feb 1st
Reason:
The presence of the lump-sum deposits does not satisfy me that the applicant will have access to the funds provided in support of the application. The purpose of the applicant's visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay given the details provided in the application.

We showed FD 28lakhs solevncy 3 crore and savings 10lakhs

 

[Naturgrl]

Applied TRV for parents for my wedding
Applied -17th Jan
Biometrics - 27th Jan
Biometrics Updated - 30th Jan
Country: India
Refusal letter: Feb 1st
Reason:
The presence of the lump-sum deposits does not satisfy me that the applicant will have access to the funds provided in support of the application. The purpose of the applicant's visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay given the details provided in the application.

We showed FD 28lakhs solevncy 3 crore and savings 10lakhs

So how much in cash in Canadian dollars did they show in their own bank accounts ? What were the lump sump deposits that raised red flags?

How long was visit? What were ties to return?

 

[Mary_1998]

So how much in cash in Canadian dollars did they show in their own bank accounts ? What were the lump sump deposits that raised red flags?

How long was visit? What were ties to return?

They showed CAD 15000 in savings. I believe its the fixed deposits they are referring to as lump sum. Their visit was for 3 weeks in June. We showed ties as properties and elderly parent. Any suggestions on what changes to make when i reapply

 

[thirdfromright]

They showed CAD 15000 in savings. I believe its the fixed deposits they are referring to as lump sum. Their visit was for 3 weeks in June. We showed ties as properties and elderly parent. Any suggestions on what changes to make when i reapply

When were the Fixed Deposits started. If they were recent, it could be a red-flag.

 

[Naturgrl]

They showed CAD 15000 in savings. I believe its the fixed deposits they are referring to as lump sum. Their visit was for 3 weeks in June. We showed ties as properties and elderly parent. Any suggestions on what changes to make when i reapply

Should be a minimum of $10k cash not FD per person. Those aren't ties unless income property with tenant agreements. An elderly parent is not a family tie either. All you can do is include a statement that parent lives with them and requires 24/7 care and cannot look after herself. Include doctor's notes and outline who is caring for her while they are gone.

 

[Mary_1998]

When were the Fixed Deposits started. If they were recent, it could be a red-flag.

2024

 

[ashok666]

Applied on Jan 28th for my in-law's accompanying each other
Biometrics request on 29th
Completed biometrics on Feb 2nd, updated in portal on 2nd Feb
Refusal decision received on Feb 4th
Reason for refusal:

"The purpose of the applicant's visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporarystay given the details provided in the application. The applicant's assets and financial situationare insufficient to support the stated purpose of travel for themselves and accompanying familymembers. Taking the client's purpose of visit into account, the client does not appear to besufficiently well established that the proposed visit would be a reasonable expense. Insufficientproof of financial status provided - balance certificate provided but no corresponding accounttransaction history to verify sources of income/savings. Relationship between the client and thehost cannot be established"


I have shown 20K CAD for each of my in-law's in Indian bank account + Attached my last few months account statements, with 30K CAD in the account.

They both are farmer, younger daughter lives in USA and the elder daughter is my wife. Not sure how else, IRCC want's us to prove that they will get back to India. I mentioned about farming lands and the elders that they have to take care of day-to-day living.

 

[Naturgrl]

Applied on Jan 28th for my in-law's accompanying each other
Biometrics request on 29th
Completed biometrics on Feb 2nd, updated in portal on 2nd Feb
Refusal decision received on Feb 4th
Reason for refusal:

"The purpose of the applicant's visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporarystay given the details provided in the application. The applicant's assets and financial situationare insufficient to support the stated purpose of travel for themselves and accompanying familymembers. Taking the client's purpose of visit into account, the client does not appear to besufficiently well established that the proposed visit would be a reasonable expense. Insufficientproof of financial status provided - balance certificate provided but no corresponding accounttransaction history to verify sources of income/savings. Relationship between the client and thehost cannot be established"


I have shown 20K CAD for each of my in-law's in Indian bank account + Attached my last few months account statements, with 30K CAD in the account.

They both are farmer, younger daughter lives in USA and the elder daughter is my wife. Not sure how else, IRCC want's us to prove that they will get back to India. I mentioned about farming lands and the elders that they have to take care of day-to-day living.

So they both applied. How long was visit? Your funds not relevant. Seems like you didn't prove the relationship either. Taking care of elders not relevant either as they are not dependants. Did they include their doctor notes requiring 24/7 care and explain who is taking care of them when they are gone.

Are you PR and meet LICO for Supervisa?

 

[ashok666]

Yeah, both applied. 3 weeks visit. The have farming lands and a house on their title. No i do not have any doctor's note. I arranged some funds into their bank accounts for the proof of funds, if i have to show 6 months of bank statements, it wouldn't be sufficient. They are farmers and do not get income deposited in their banks.

I and my wife both are PR holders, My wife is unemployed, i meet the LICO for supervisa. I did not go with it because of the long processing times, we are expecting in June and would love to have my in-law's visit us before.

 

[Naturgrl]

Yeah, both applied. 3 weeks visit. The have farming lands and a house on their title. No i do not have any doctor's note. I arranged some funds into their bank accounts for the proof of funds, if i have to show 6 months of bank statements, it wouldn't be sufficient. They are farmers and do not get income deposited in their banks.

I and my wife both are PR holders, My wife is unemployed, i meet the LICO for supervisa. I did not go with it because of the long processing times, we are expecting in June and would love to have my in-law's visit us before.

So you had money "dumped" into their accounts which IRCC noticed and parents can not explain where the funds came from. I don't see any absolute ties to return. Look at Supervisa.

 

[ashok666]

Would supervisa require strong ties to return back to India as well? Anyone aware how ling the supervisa is taking? Portal says 215 days, but checking to see if anyone actually went through process.

 

[canuck78]

Would supervisa require strong ties to return back to India as well? Anyone aware how ling the supervisa is taking? Portal says 215 days, but checking to see if anyone actually went through process.

Has gotten slightly faster so 4-6 months but you still have to add 1 month for stamping in India and you wouldn’t want to book a flight until you either have your stamped passport or you have a significant buffer in case you run into issues during stamping. Yes ties to return may still be an issue especially if both children live abroad and a bay creates more ties to remain abroad. The funds become less of an issue and given you have provided their funds that will continue to be an issue.