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I applied for my sister on 19 July
From Pakistan
No update yet
Let me know if you have any update, I think you are ahead of me.
For sure will do. I have applied for my husband with AOR, which makes it eligible for faster processing, still no response.
Now that summer rush is over, hopefully will hear something soon.
 
Hello everyone,

I am a Malaysian citizen and applied for a Canadian Temporary Resident Visa to accompany my sister to Toronto while she attended a conference from 27-30 August 2026.

I submitted:

  • 26+ years of employment with leading telco in Malaysia
  • Senior management position
  • Approved leave from employer
  • Significant EPF savings
  • Significant bank balances
  • Confirmed return flight ticket
  • 8-day itinerary
  • Evidence of my sister's conference invitation and visa approval
My application was refused under IRPR 179(b). The officer notes stated:
  • Insufficient travel history
  • Purpose of visit does not appear reasonable in the context of the information provided
I submitted a reconsideration request with additional supporting documents, but the Singapore visa office replied that the decision remains unchanged.

I am now planning to request GCMS notes. Has anyone experienced a similar refusal despite having strong employment and financial ties? Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you.
If you're claiming to accompany your sister to a conference, you'll need to prove why your accompaniment is necessary. In your case, it would be better to apply as a tourist rather than saying you're accompanying her.
 
Did you receive any response? We r still waiting
Not yet! This week IRCC’s processing wait time for TRV from Pakistan increased to 78 days, which have also been completed today for me, but no response. Honestly, it’s been such a frustrating wait.

I did submit a web form with inquiry as well and got an automated reply that they are still processing the applications and trying to go through them as quickly as possible, and will contact me if they need anything.
So let’s see!
Let me know when you receive yours.
 
Not yet! This week IRCC’s processing wait time for TRV from Pakistan increased to 78 days, which have also been completed today for me, but no response. Honestly, it’s been such a frustrating wait.

I did submit a web form with inquiry as well and got an automated reply that they are still processing the applications and trying to go through them as quickly as possible, and will contact me if they need anything.
So let’s see!
Let me know when you receive yours.
We haven't received any response yet.