No savings and a senior citizen from the Philippines got a 5 years visitors visa

[kelly0920]

Hi Kelly,

I just applied my parents today through online.. did you have to show your bank statement? I am really crossing my fingers bcoz this is their second time. The first time, it was refused reason of insufficient funds. I was thinking maybe because we were not yet pr holders that time. but now i read your situation, i feel hopeful. I am wondering, did you submit your notice of assessment as well and T4,.. I just submitted my notice of assessment so kinda skeptical. And lastly, what was the reason of her visit?.. sorry for this questions, but I cant really take out of my mind for our application to get refused again. thanks in advance.

I submitted employment letter showing my annual income. I didn't submit my T4 because I had 8 T4s in 2014. I jumped from being a caregiver, to a receptionist, factory worker, cashier, office assistant to now recruiter. Being a recruiter made me become eligible to invite 2 people.

I also submitted bank statements showing my assets and liabilities including my condo (I said on my letter that I have a place for her to stay). She doesn't have money of her own so I should really make sure that the Immigration sees that I will shoulder her expenses..

The reason of her visit is she's attending my wedding

 

[hoping_canadian]

I submitted employment letter showing my annual income. I didn't submit my T4 because I had 8 T4s in 2014. I jumped from being a caregiver, to a receptionist, factory worker, cashier, office assistant to now recruiter. Being a recruiter made me become eligible to invite 2 people.

I also submitted bank statements showing my assets and liabilities including my condo (I said on my letter that I have a place for her to stay). She doesn't have money of her own so I should really make sure that the Immigration sees that I will shoulder her expenses..

The reason of her visit is she's attending my wedding

your are getting married, congratulations welcome to the club

 

[lyvly]

So you submitted paystubs instead of bank statements? Does it have to be a big pay? my husband earns only $21/hr.. I dont know if that was one of the things our application was denied.

I have submitted my parents application also, and they got 5 years multiple visa. On the online application, I attached my pay stub for 4 months. I did not bother to get employment cert from my employer (too lazy..lol) The reason of visit is just plainly visiting Canada. On my invitation letter I stated that I will shoulder all the expenses.

 

[lyvly]

Hello again,, so you said being a recruiter made you eligible to invite 2. My husband is a drywall installer and I am a receptionist., Do you think we are eligible to invite 2? Sorry,, I just cant help worrying.. Ill keep you posted if we get refused again. Thanks

I submitted employment letter showing my annual income. I didn't submit my T4 because I had 8 T4s in 2014. I jumped from being a caregiver, to a receptionist, factory worker, cashier, office assistant to now recruiter. Being a recruiter made me become eligible to invite 2 people.

I also submitted bank statements showing my assets and liabilities including my condo (I said on my letter that I have a place for her to stay). She doesn't have money of her own so I should really make sure that the Immigration sees that I will shoulder her expenses..

The reason of her visit is she's attending my wedding

 

[kelly0920]

your are getting married, congratulations welcome to the club

Thank you!! Kinda stressed now lol.. I am making my own dress and I am not halfway done yet.. My wedding is in July 4

 

[kelly0920]

So you submitted paystubs instead of bank statements? Does it have to be a big pay? my husband earns only $21/hr.. I dont know if that was one of the things our application was denied.

It depends on how many people in your household. There is a guide on cic website on how much money you should be earning to invite people.

This is for Super visa but I used it as a guide as well

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/backgrounders/2011/2011-12-01.asp

 

[lyvly]

Hi again, sorry to bother you..
I got several updates on our online application but nothing really shows. It only says OPEN. :-\. I have been notified 4 times already, 2 updates on each application. that is, after the submission and transmission msgs.. does it normally happen?

It depends on how many people in your household. There is a guide on cic website on how much money you should be earning to invite people.

This is for Super visa but I used it as a guide as well

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/backgrounders/2011/2011-12-01.asp

 

[hoping_canadian]

Hello again,, so you said being a recruiter made you eligible to invite 2. My husband is a drywall installer and I am a receptionist., Do you think we are eligible to invite 2? Sorry,, I just cant help worrying.. Ill keep you posted if we get refused again. Thanks

you can invite 2. I invited 5 people and all of them get the visa

 

[kelly0920]

Hi again, sorry to bother you..
I got several updates on our online application but nothing really shows. It only says OPEN. :-\. I have been notified 4 times already, 2 updates on each application. that is, after the submission and transmission msgs.. does it normally happen?

I am not really sure if it does usually happen because I did paper application for my mom

 

[lyvly]

you can invite 2. I invited 5 people and all of them get the visa

wow!.. I hope i get a blessing just like you had

 

[amelia1727]

So you submitted paystubs instead of bank statements? Does it have to be a big pay? my husband earns only $21/hr.. I dont know if that was one of the things our application was denied.

Yes, I did.. It doesn't matter how much as long as you are earning a living and doesn't ask someone or the government for support. Send me a message because it is much more easier for me to see and respond on to it.

 

[chelseaviel]

Hello everyone!

I'm in a process of preparing a super visa app for my mom and it's a paper app but I have questions pls see below:

1) my mother is a housewife and doesn't work, no property or own a business. But she has money in the bank which my father sends her every month. Will that be enough to convince the visa officer?

2) my salary won't be enough to qualify for LICO (low income cut off) so I will include my husband's salary but he just started a new job this week would that matter?

3) for the medical insurance do I need to buy it here in Canada or in Philippines? Should I buy it when the visa is granted or before? Same thing with plane ticket

Hoping for your response.Thank you!

 

[kelly0920]

Hello everyone!

I'm in a process of preparing a super visa app for my mom and it's a paper app but I have questions pls see below:

1) my mother is a housewife and doesn't work, no property or own a business. But she has money in the bank which my father sends her every month. Will that be enough to convince the visa officer?

My mom doesn't have a property and she's not working. I only sent her $1000 for her pocket money. I put in my invitation letter that everything will be shouldered by me so I don't think it mattered if she does or doesn't have savings. It might happen to your mom too BUT, the visa officer has the last say of course

2) my salary won't be enough to qualify for LICO (low income cut off) so I will include my husband's salary but he just started a new job this week would that matter?

If you and your husband are going to shoulder your mom's expenses, make sure that you have proof of income like T4 or employment letter stating your salary. If you have savings in the bank, include that one too.

3) for the medical insurance do I need to buy it here in Canada or in Philippines? Should I buy it when the visa is granted or before? Same thing with plane ticket

Indicate in your invitation that you are going to shoulder her medical insurance as well. I bought my mom's here because when she gets hospitalized, we will be dealing with Insurance company here (not the one in the Philippines. Too much hassle) Buy it when she is approved. You need to buy at least 1 year for Supervisa.. Goodluck with the cost LOL.. My mom was $1100 for 5 months haha.. It was expensive than her ticket.. Anyway, I bought her insurance and ticket when visa was approved.. There is no assurance that your mom will be approved a SUpervisa so make sure that you don't buy an insurance and ticket yet especially tickets are non-refundable.

 

[chelseaviel]

My mom doesn't have a property and she's not working. I only sent her $1000 for her pocket money. I put in my invitation letter that everything will be shouldered by me so I don't think it mattered if she does or doesn't have savings. It might happen to your mom too BUT, the visa officer has the last say of course


If you and your husband are going to shoulder your mom's expenses, make sure that you have proof of income like T4 or employment letter stating your salary. If you have savings in the bank, include that one too.

Indicate in your invitation that you are going to shoulder her medical insurance as well. I bought my mom's here because when she gets hospitalized, we will be dealing with Insurance company here (not the one in the Philippines. Too much hassle) Buy it when she is approved. You need to buy at least 1 year for Supervisa.. Goodluck with the cost LOL.. My mom was $1100 for 5 months haha.. It was expensive than her ticket.. Anyway, I bought her insurance and ticket when visa was approved.. There is no assurance that your mom will be approved a SUpervisa so make sure that you don't buy an insurance and ticket yet especially tickets are non-refundable.

Thanks Kelly! I have follow-up questions:

1)I checked the processing time for supervisa pls correct me if im wrong according to cic website if you process the app outside canada it will take 7 days in Philippines so does it mean that its better if my mother will just submit app thru Philippine immigration? or I better submit it here myself since im here in canada?

2) Where did you buy your insurance? Maybe ill buy from there too

 

[Pochie]

I have a question, my sister will apply for our mother's supervisa, is it okay to pay the application fee thru the cic website or pay in the Philippines?