+1(514) 937-9445 or Toll-free (Canada & US) +1 (888) 947-9445

"tourism" vs "Visiting friend/family"

papercut

Newbie
May 19, 2015
2
0
Hi, I'm just wondering whether anyone have any idea about whether one will be more likely to get accepted over another, for an applicant who is of Chinese origin on US work permit, applying in the US.

The reason why I'm asking is because I'm a Canadian citizen working in the US and want to take my girlfriend back to Canada to (technically) visit my parents. However, I understand that it's going to be a non-trivial amount of work for "proof of relationship" as well as writing an invitation letter (who should write it? I'm no longer a Canadian resident). To avoid the headache and save some time (flight is in a month) I'm tempted to have my gf just apply as "tourist", since I believe last time (2 years ago) she applied as such and was granted a visa. Thoughts on my odds?
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
93,119
20,624
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
I would just have her apply as a tourist. I would have her apply as soon as you possibly can since you don't have much time before your flight.