Visitor Visa Application refused

[mittalnikit]

My father has applied for TRV on 18 October 2018 for the business purpose. He had to attend a design and manufacturing expo by ADM at Montreal, Quebec for 2 days i.e. 14th-15th November, 2018.

But his application got rejected on the following grounds :
a. I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary
resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on the purpose of your visit.
b. I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary
resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on your travel history.
c. I am not satisfied that you have a legitimate business purpose in Canada.

He again applied on 1st November, 2018 after meeting the necessary requirements. Unfortunately, his application got rejected again on the following grounds :
a. You have not satisfied that you would leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary resident. In reaching this decision, I considered several factors, including:
(i) Purpose of visit
(ii) Personal assets and financial status
(iii) Having a legitimate business purpose in Canada

Kindly guide how should he proceed for the third time to stop this chain of refusal.

Any kind of guidance/suggestion would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance!
Nikit Mittal

 

[Bryanna]

My father has applied for TRV on 18 October 2018 for the business purpose. He had to attend a design and manufacturing expo by ADM at Montreal, Quebec for 2 days i.e. 14th-15th November, 2018.

But his application got rejected on the following grounds :
a. I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary
resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on the purpose of your visit.
b. I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary
resident, as stipulated in paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR, based on your travel history.
c. I am not satisfied that you have a legitimate business purpose in Canada.

He again applied on 1st November, 2018 after meeting the necessary requirements. Unfortunately, his application got rejected again on the following grounds :
a. You have not satisfied that you would leave Canada at the end of your stay as a temporary resident. In reaching this decision, I considered several factors, including:
(i) Purpose of visit
(ii) Personal assets and financial status
(iii) Having a legitimate business purpose in Canada

Kindly guide how should he proceed for the third time to stop this chain of refusal.

Any kind of guidance/suggestion would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance!
Nikit Mittal

1. How long did he want to visit?

2. When does he now want to visit and why?

3. Do post the list of documents that he had submitted

4. Has he traveled to other visa-required countries for similar events?

 

[mittalnikit]

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[mittalnikit]

1. He wanted to visit there for a week.

2. He now wanted to visit in June to attend an expo by similar organisation in Toronto.

3. He had submitted the following documents:
a. Current A/C & Savings A/C Bank statements
b. Investment details
c. House property details
d. Business GST registration
e. Invitation letter from ADM

4. He has traveled to Malaysia, Singapore, Switzerland and Germany as a tourist but not for attending such events.

 

[Bryanna]

1. He wanted to visit there for a week.

2. He now wanted to visit in June to attend an expo by similar organisation in Toronto.

3. He had submitted the following documents:
a. Current A/C & Savings A/C Bank statements
b. Investment details
c. House property details
d. Business GST registration
e. Invitation letter from ADM

4. He has traveled to Malaysia, Singapore, Switzerland and Germany as a tourist but not for attending such events.

Your posts are still not clear. Does your dad own a business (either sole ownership or with business partners?) or is he employed?

Did he prove why it is necessary for him to attend this expo?

Also, while he wants/wanted to attend three similar events in Canada... in rather quick succession, he has not visited other visa-required countries for similar events. This would put the focus on his purpose of visit i.e. why Canada? Why not another country where similar events are being organized?

 

[mittalnikit]

He owns a business here in India. He deals in printing, designing and advertising.

He wanted to attend the expo because it's related to advance technology of printing, innovative ideas of designing, new machinery which are used in the Canada.

He wanted to attend one event back in November, 2018 in Montreal and one upcoming event in June, 2019 in Toronto.

He wanted to attend event in Canada because it's directly linked to the business in which he is dealing.

Would you suggest to visit other countries where similar events are being organized and then apply to Canada?

 

[Bryanna]

He owns a business here in India. He deals in printing, designing and advertising.

He wanted to attend the expo because it's related to advance technology of printing, innovative ideas of designing, new machinery which are used in the Canada.

He wanted to attend one event back in November, 2018 in Montreal and one upcoming event in June, 2019 in Toronto.

He wanted to attend event in Canada because it's directly linked to the business in which he is dealing.

Would you suggest to visit other countries where similar events are being organized and then apply to Canada?

Quite honestly, it does not make sense if your dad wants to visit Montreal/Canada for these exhibitions.

He does not have any previous travel history for similar reasons. Applying three times in a short span would bring his intentions/purpose of visit in focus like I mentioned earlier.

It would make sense for someone in the printing business to want to visit China, Hongkong, Malaysia or even Germany If he is looking to import machinery/equipment then these are the countries he would want to visit, not Canada

 

[mittalnikit]

Thank you so much for your suggestion.

Kindly let me know if he wants to visit there for tourism, then when should he apply for the same.

 

[Bryanna]

Kindly let me know if he wants to visit there for tourism, then when should he apply for the same.

I'm not a visa officer. But, I'm curious to know why the persistence in wanting to visit Canada.... first as a business visitor.... then as a tourist (no family/friends in Canada)

 

[mittalnikit]

To be honest, visiting Niagara falls is his dream. That's why he wanted to visit Canada. He has some family members(not having blood relation) in Canada. Can they help him in any kind?

 

[Bryanna]

To be honest, visiting Niagara falls is his dream. That's why he wanted to visit Canada.

The Niagara Falls are not in the neighborhood of Montreal. He applied twice for business visits to Montreal to see the Niagara Falls?!

Also, he can see the Niagara Falls from the US.

He has some family members(not having blood relation) in Canada. Can they help him in any kind?

Not sure what kind of help your dad is looking for. At best, these distant relatives can provide an invitation letter to support his stay.

Also, a change in the purpose of visit from attending exhibitions in Montreal.... to wanting to meet distant relatives in some other part of the country might be viewed as desperation to visit for some other purpose

 

[mittalnikit]

If he again applies for business visit, they won't consider it as related to his business.
If he applies for tourism purpose, then they will consider it as desperation to visit.
What should he do now? How can he fulfill his dream? Is there any other possibility (except the US)?

 

[mittalnikit]

The Niagara Falls are not in the neighborhood of Montreal. He applied twice for business visits to Montreal to see the Niagara Falls?!

As there are no direct flights for Montreal from our place. So while coming back from the exhibition, there was 1 day stay at Toronto at that time he was supposed to see Niagara Falls.

 

[Bryanna]

If he again applies for business visit, they won't consider it as related to his business.
If he applies for tourism purpose, then they will consider it as desperation to visit.
What should he do now? How can he fulfill his dream? Is there any other possibility (except the US)?

Quite honestly, your dad's intended visits do not make sense. As advised earlier, he should visit similar exhibitions in China, HK, Germany, etc instead.

If his business revenues are high/he genuinely wants to get an idea about innovation in his work area, he can be a member of the Indian trade delegation that usually visits these exhibitions. That way it would be easier for him to get visas to those countries. Or else he can attend similar exhibitions that are held in India.

Also, the purpose of wanting to see the Niagara Falls as a tourist.... via Montreal/Toronto (hopefully not via Vancouver) does not make sense either.

It's his call if he wants to reapply

 

[mittalnikit]

Last week, he has received his GCMS notes stating the reasons for refusal. Can someone please guide what should be the next step to reapply after clearing all the doubts mentioned in the GCMS notes?