Awaiting Visitor visa decision - Contact MP

[a_1188]

Hi Folks - My parents applied for Canadian visitor visa in March. My mom's visa was approved and stamped in 2 weeks but its been 3 months since that my dad's application is still in progress. What can be done in this scenario? Heard people say that you can contact the MP of your area. Can someone guide me how to do that? My parents would only be visiting together. Thanks

 

[Naturgrl]

Hi Folks - My parents applied for Canadian visitor visa in March. My mom's visa was approved and stamped in 2 weeks but its been 3 months since that my dad's application is still in progress. What can be done in this scenario? Heard people say that you can contact the MP of your area. Can someone guide me how to do that? My parents would only be visiting together. Thanks

What country? Applications are processed separately. Call your local MP to find out status.

 

[a_1188]

What country? Applications are processed separately. Call your local MP to find out status.

Applied from India. They had prior visitor visa which expired due to passport expiry. Are you able to share what is the best way to contact local MP?

 

[Naturgrl]

Applied from India. They had prior visitor visa which expired due to passport expiry. Are you able to share what is the best way to contact local MP?

I don't know where you live so you look up the MP for your constituency. Go on the Government of Canada Parliament website.

 

[a_1188]

I don't know where you live so you look up the MP for your constituency. Go on the Government of Canada Parliament website.

I see. so just look for the MP and then send them an email or call their office directly? is that how it works?

 

[Naturgrl]

I see. so just look for the MP and then send them an email or call their office directly? is that how it works?

Yes. The MP may not help you as your parents are not citizens, PRs or in Canada with a work or study permit.

 

[canuck78]

I see. so just look for the MP and then send them an email or call their office directly? is that how it works?

Have you sent a webform first and waited for the reply? That would typically be the first step. Your father is still within normal processing time.

 

[a_1188]

Have you sent a webform first and waited for the reply? That would typically be the first step. Your father is still within normal processing time.

I have. waiting for a reply rn but just thinking of other options that are out there. mostly the webform responses are generic

 

[canuck78]

I have. waiting for a reply rn but just thinking of other options that are out there. mostly the webform responses are generic

Most get a generic reply because people are still going through processing. Your father could genuinely just be going through normal processing. The MP typically just passes on the message that you are going through normal processing. Would suggest waiting for the reply of your webform that typically takes a few weeks. After that then would try calling IRCC and asking them to flag your father’s application. If that is not possible or no movement for a few weeks after it has been flagged then would contact your MP.