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Visitor Visa – 3rd Attempt for My Sister-in-Law | Feedback Welcome

Hi everyone,

We just submitted a 3rd visitor visa application for my sister-in-law (Indian citizen) and would love your thoughts.

Application History:
  • June 2022: Applied with my in-laws → her visa refused (in-laws approved).
  • Sept 2022: Reapplied with medical background (Disclosed that she had meningitis, was fully dependent) → refused again.
  • GCMS Notes: Refusals cited “lack of ties” and “weak finances” (LUCKLIY - no mention of medical reasons).
We waited over 2 years before reapplying.

✅ What’s Changed:
  • She’s now working full-time (Sales Associate since Aug 2023, ₹35K/month).
  • Has ₹619,000 (~CAD $10K) in her account.
  • This time, we did not show full sponsorship - positioned her as financially stable and working.
  • Visit purpose is clear and focused: to attend the Ganesh Festival (Aug 27, 2025) and reunite with her twin sister (my wife) - we avoided generic tourism reasons.
  • Intended stay: ~2 months.
Current Application:
  • Applied: June 29, 2025 via new IRCC portal
  • Note: No IMM forms or photo upload requested (IS THIS NORMAL?)
Documents Submitted:

Sister-in-law:
  1. Cover letter (focused on family visit + festival)
  2. Bank statement (Sept 2023–present, ₹619K)
  3. 6 months’ pay slips
  4. 2-month employer leave letter
  5. Doctor’s note (seizure-free 2+ years)
  6. RIMI travel insurance ($500K, $0 deductible, 2 months
My Wife (Host):
  1. 6 months’ bank statement (CAD $21,500)
  2. 6 months’ pay slips
  3. Letter of invitation (for Ganesh Festival)
  4. Birth certificates (proving sibling/twin relationship)
  5. Mention of our new home purchased in 2024
  6. Copies of our passports + Canadian citizenship certificates
❓Looking For:
  • Honest feedback on her chances this time
  • Similar reapplication success stories
  • Any advice on how IRCC may view this improved situation
Thanks so much in advance
 
QUICK UPDATE :
I created a login for the tracker after reading in this forum that tracker is different than the regular IRCC portal login. I see on the top right hand side UPDATED on 13th July but it still says Background check is in progress and Eligibility has not started. Application Date : 29th June, 2025. Any idea what does it mean? I see one of the person Harry he too got update on 13th July for his client and today it is approved. I hope its the same for me too.