Hi everyone
I am a PR and want to apply for a visitor visa (TRV, not supervisa) for my Mom. She's a widow and has a business. Unfortunately, she has only about $200 in her bank account.
I will cover all financial expenses around her stay including flights, accommodation, food, misc.
Here are docs we have so far:
Visitor (Mom)
- Business ownership
- Assets: Owns house she lives in + car
- Ties to home country: Young children under 18 years
- Travel to previous countries
- Purpose of visit: Daughter's Pregnancy and birth
Host (Me)
- PR with full time job
- Combined income for my husband and I is ~ $100k
- Invitation letter
- Bank Statement
- Employment contract + pay stubs
We just started our jobs so we don't have a lot in savings either, about $12,000.
My question is: What if I do not include her bank statement in the application? Can her application still be approved?
IRCC lists account summary as "optional" (see below)
So, can I just skip the bank statement "optional" requirement?
Do I need to include her business account statement? It doesn't have up to $1,000 either, cos most transactions back home is cash-based.
My fear is that having so little in her personal account will make her application unfavourable despite fulfilling all other requirements.
Any large deposits into her account now will raise red flags since 6 months statement will be seen.
How many months of visit can I request for?
Can anyone help, please?
I am a PR and want to apply for a visitor visa (TRV, not supervisa) for my Mom. She's a widow and has a business. Unfortunately, she has only about $200 in her bank account.
I will cover all financial expenses around her stay including flights, accommodation, food, misc.
Here are docs we have so far:
Visitor (Mom)
- Business ownership
- Assets: Owns house she lives in + car
- Ties to home country: Young children under 18 years
- Travel to previous countries
- Purpose of visit: Daughter's Pregnancy and birth
Host (Me)
- PR with full time job
- Combined income for my husband and I is ~ $100k
- Invitation letter
- Bank Statement
- Employment contract + pay stubs
We just started our jobs so we don't have a lot in savings either, about $12,000.
My question is: What if I do not include her bank statement in the application? Can her application still be approved?
IRCC lists account summary as "optional" (see below)
So, can I just skip the bank statement "optional" requirement?
Do I need to include her business account statement? It doesn't have up to $1,000 either, cos most transactions back home is cash-based.
My fear is that having so little in her personal account will make her application unfavourable despite fulfilling all other requirements.
Any large deposits into her account now will raise red flags since 6 months statement will be seen.
How many months of visit can I request for?
Can anyone help, please?
Account statement | No (optional) – visa application | This can help us understand if you have enough money to support yourself during your stay in Canada. | Bank name and contact This allows us to contact your bank or financial institution with questions. Proof it is your account Your name and address on the statement show that the account is yours. Account details At least 6 months of account details, including balances, helps us understand your financial situation. | Submit with visa application |
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