Visitor Visa Application May 2025

[manpreet1994]

My client/friend just got approved today. Best of luck to you all.

Congratulations! When did the eligibility start for your client?

 

[Bunny Thapar]

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

 

[Bunny Thapar]

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.

 

[manpreet1994]

Any updates for anyone? It has been 2 months for me and eligibility has not started. This is crazy

 

[Rk0902]

Any updates for anyone? It has been 2 months for me and eligibility has not started. This is crazy

Same, still waiting.