So why do spouses have a hard time getting a TRV?

[mikeymyke]

I'm guessing it's because they have a strong family tie (the sponsor) in Canada, they believe the applicant wont leave the country? So then a typical refusal reason would be insufficient family ties back home, but couldn't an applicant counter that reason if she has her parents, siblings, relatives, etc, basically every single relative living in her country? So then if an applicant has that kind of background, still satisfies the funds required, itinerary, travel history, etc requirements, then shouldn't that applicant have a relatively high chance of getting approved despite being married to Canadian?

 

[zardoz]

I think that the problem is that the list of family that you suggested doesn't include any dependants. Many people are more than happy to walk away from parents and siblings to be with a spouse. That's what I'm doing..

 

[mikeymyke]

Well if someone was refused with such a good background, I would just love to see GCMS notes on the refusal and see what they have to say:

"Applicant has husband in Canada, entire rest of family back home, but has no children. I'm not satisfied with familiy ties"

 

[rhcohen2014]

siginificant ties generally mean proof of employment, a lease agreement/mortgage, or dependants. i was refused entry when i was dating my now husband because the border agents didn't care that i lived with my sister, that all my belongings were in the us, i had family in the us and have lived there all my life. As the above poster suggested, these are not considered strong enough ties. they are more concerned about foreign people entering the country and "taking a job away from a canadian". they want to know the person will leave when their visa is up and follow their rules. i am surprised if an PR application is already in process that more leeway isn't given in your case (assuming you are referring to you), as it seems to be suggested it's easier to visit in that situation.