Hi, I am new to this forum and it has been really helpful to read various threads. I would like some input on my TRV application.
BG: I am an Indian citizen currently on a work visa in Australia (previously held a student visa). I would like to apply for a TRV to Canada for tourism purposes. I have visited at least 1 country every year for holidays. And I have extensive travel history, being granted over 9 visitor visas in the past 10 years including countries like Italy, Australia, South Africa, Turkey etc. Never been denied any visa as of yet and never overstayed.
I initially had plans to visit Canada earlier this year but the pandemic put a pause on that. I would like to apply for my TRV now as I would like to travel in mid 2021 (given current processing times of over 6 months)
I am currently in a dilemma as to what approach to take with my TRV. I have a childhood friend who is a PR of Canada and is more than happy to provide me an invitation letter. But I am afraid that the visa officer might see that in a negative light (assuming we are couple or something along those lines and refuse the visa). But the invitation would help reduce my expenses as he would provide me a place to stay during a trip. I have no relatives or extended family in Canada.
Would it be safer to apply without any invitation letter. And provide hotel bookings, purchased tours etc?
I have a full time permanent job in Australia, extended family members who are citizens here and lease agreements to prove my intent to come back. My trip would only be around 2-3 weeks.
Would love to hear your thoughts! TIA
BG: I am an Indian citizen currently on a work visa in Australia (previously held a student visa). I would like to apply for a TRV to Canada for tourism purposes. I have visited at least 1 country every year for holidays. And I have extensive travel history, being granted over 9 visitor visas in the past 10 years including countries like Italy, Australia, South Africa, Turkey etc. Never been denied any visa as of yet and never overstayed.
I initially had plans to visit Canada earlier this year but the pandemic put a pause on that. I would like to apply for my TRV now as I would like to travel in mid 2021 (given current processing times of over 6 months)
I am currently in a dilemma as to what approach to take with my TRV. I have a childhood friend who is a PR of Canada and is more than happy to provide me an invitation letter. But I am afraid that the visa officer might see that in a negative light (assuming we are couple or something along those lines and refuse the visa). But the invitation would help reduce my expenses as he would provide me a place to stay during a trip. I have no relatives or extended family in Canada.
Would it be safer to apply without any invitation letter. And provide hotel bookings, purchased tours etc?
I have a full time permanent job in Australia, extended family members who are citizens here and lease agreements to prove my intent to come back. My trip would only be around 2-3 weeks.
Would love to hear your thoughts! TIA
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