I am writing to seek guidance and support regarding my mother’s Canadian visitor visa application, which has been refused twice despite strong supporting documentation.
My immediate family consists of my mother and my younger brother, who is 26 years old. In February 2024, I travelled to India after the sudden passing of my father. Following this loss, both my family and my fiancé’s family decided that it would be best for us to get married in Canada, as travelling to India for an extended period was not feasible for us given jobs as other factors.
In January 2025, I submitted visitor visa applications for both my mother and my brother in one application(Mother as primary applicant), with the primary purpose of travel clearly stated as attending my wedding in Canada. I included my wedding invitation card and venue details. However, It was refused, citing reasons such as insufficient financial funds and weak ties to the home country.
For the second attempt, I decided to apply only for my mother’s visitor visa and engaged an immigration agent in India. This application was submitted in August 2025 and was again refused in November 2025. After the refusal, I requested copies of the invitation letter and explanation letter used by the agent. Upon reviewing them, I noticed serious errors and inconsistencies. These included my mother being incorrectly referred to as my father, unclear or missing travel timelines, and a failure to clearly state the primary purpose of the visit, which was my wedding. I am concerned that these mistakes may have negatively impacted the officer’s assessment.
Following the second refusal, I contacted the Member of Parliament for my area. Through their office, I got to know that, in the second application, the reviewing IRCC officer only saw approximately $3,000 in my mother’s available funds. This is incorrect because at the time of submission, my mother’s savings account held approximately INR 20 lakhs, maintained consistently for over six months. In addition, she has other savings, investments, and property in her name. This leads me to believe that critical financial documents may not have been properly submitted by the agent.
Given these circumstances, I am now considering applying again for my mother’s visa toward the end of January. While I am concerned about this being perceived as a repeated or desperate attempt, our wedding has already been delayed for nearly two years due to these refusals. We are now planning to get married in June 2026. My fiancé’s parents already hold valid Canadian visior visas, and it is extremely important for my mother to be present. Me and my Fiancé became permanent residents last year, we own property in Canada, and we have no intention of having my mother stay beyond a temporary visit. We are only seeking a visitor visa for a short stay.
I also have a Chartered Accountant’s affidavit confirming my mother’s financial standing. Previously, the agent advised against submitting it, stating that IRCC does not consider such documents. However, I am now reconsidering this and would like guidance on whether it should be included.
At this point, I would appreciate advice on the following:
I want to ensure that the next application is accurate, complete, and clearly presented, without any scope for confusion or error. Your guidance on how best to proceed would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and support.
The reasons given by IRCC includes:
• I have reviewed 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. The applicant's assets and financial situation are insufficient to support the stated purpose of travel for themselves (and any accompanying family member(s), if applicable). Weighing the factors in this application, I am not satisfied that the applicant will depart Canada at the end of the period authorized for their stay. For the reasons above, I have refused this application.
My immediate family consists of my mother and my younger brother, who is 26 years old. In February 2024, I travelled to India after the sudden passing of my father. Following this loss, both my family and my fiancé’s family decided that it would be best for us to get married in Canada, as travelling to India for an extended period was not feasible for us given jobs as other factors.
In January 2025, I submitted visitor visa applications for both my mother and my brother in one application(Mother as primary applicant), with the primary purpose of travel clearly stated as attending my wedding in Canada. I included my wedding invitation card and venue details. However, It was refused, citing reasons such as insufficient financial funds and weak ties to the home country.
For the second attempt, I decided to apply only for my mother’s visitor visa and engaged an immigration agent in India. This application was submitted in August 2025 and was again refused in November 2025. After the refusal, I requested copies of the invitation letter and explanation letter used by the agent. Upon reviewing them, I noticed serious errors and inconsistencies. These included my mother being incorrectly referred to as my father, unclear or missing travel timelines, and a failure to clearly state the primary purpose of the visit, which was my wedding. I am concerned that these mistakes may have negatively impacted the officer’s assessment.
Following the second refusal, I contacted the Member of Parliament for my area. Through their office, I got to know that, in the second application, the reviewing IRCC officer only saw approximately $3,000 in my mother’s available funds. This is incorrect because at the time of submission, my mother’s savings account held approximately INR 20 lakhs, maintained consistently for over six months. In addition, she has other savings, investments, and property in her name. This leads me to believe that critical financial documents may not have been properly submitted by the agent.
Given these circumstances, I am now considering applying again for my mother’s visa toward the end of January. While I am concerned about this being perceived as a repeated or desperate attempt, our wedding has already been delayed for nearly two years due to these refusals. We are now planning to get married in June 2026. My fiancé’s parents already hold valid Canadian visior visas, and it is extremely important for my mother to be present. Me and my Fiancé became permanent residents last year, we own property in Canada, and we have no intention of having my mother stay beyond a temporary visit. We are only seeking a visitor visa for a short stay.
I also have a Chartered Accountant’s affidavit confirming my mother’s financial standing. Previously, the agent advised against submitting it, stating that IRCC does not consider such documents. However, I am now reconsidering this and would like guidance on whether it should be included.
At this point, I would appreciate advice on the following:
- What specific steps should I take to strengthen a new application and address the previous refusals?
- What documentation should be emphasized or newly added to avoid misrepresentation or misunderstanding?
- Whether it is advisable to apply again for a regular visitor visa or consider a Super Visa, given that I am a Canadian permanent resident.
I want to ensure that the next application is accurate, complete, and clearly presented, without any scope for confusion or error. Your guidance on how best to proceed would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and support.
The reasons given by IRCC includes:
• I have reviewed 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. The applicant's assets and financial situation are insufficient to support the stated purpose of travel for themselves (and any accompanying family member(s), if applicable). Weighing the factors in this application, I am not satisfied that the applicant will depart Canada at the end of the period authorized for their stay. For the reasons above, I have refused this application.
