Visitor visa refusal

[Girlygurl]

Need honest feedback/suggestions on my brother’s Canada TRV reapplication for my wedding.

Background:
- My brother is 24 and an Indian citizen currently studying full-time in a BA program in India.
- I am his sister and a PR in Canada.
- He was refused once earlier mainly over temporary resident intent/family ties concerns.
Our mother passed away years ago, so attending the wedding is emotionally important for our family.

- Purpose of travel is attending my wedding for a short stay (around 10 days).

What we included in the reapplication:
- Updated college enrollment + leave/NOC letter
- Academic calendar showing semester continuation after trip
- Student ID + fee receipts
- Father sponsorship affidavit
- Father’s overseas employment proof + salary evidence
- Brother’s bank statements + balance certificate
- My Canadian employment letter/paystubs/bank statements
- Wedding card + religious venue confirmation letter
- Property/home ties in India
- SOP focused more on studies and return obligations instead of emotional wording

Main concern:
Since there was a previous refusal, I want realistic feedback:
1. Do the updated study/return-tie documents meaningfully improve temporary resident intent?
2. Is there anything genuinely useful still worth adding?
3. Any red flags in this type of profile that should specifically be addressed in SOP?

Looking for constructive advice from people familiar with TRV refusals/reapplications.

 

[jacob1234]

Need honest feedback/suggestions on my brother’s Canada TRV reapplication for my wedding.

Background:
- My brother is 24 and an Indian citizen currently studying full-time in a BA program in India.
- I am his sister and a PR in Canada.
- He was refused once earlier mainly over temporary resident intent/family ties concerns.
Our mother passed away years ago, so attending the wedding is emotionally important for our family.

- Purpose of travel is attending my wedding for a short stay (around 10 days).

What we included in the reapplication:
- Updated college enrollment + leave/NOC letter
- Academic calendar showing semester continuation after trip
- Student ID + fee receipts
- Father sponsorship affidavit
- Father’s overseas employment proof + salary evidence
- Brother’s bank statements + balance certificate
- My Canadian employment letter/paystubs/bank statements
- Wedding card + religious venue confirmation letter
- Property/home ties in India
- SOP focused more on studies and return obligations instead of emotional wording

Main concern:
Since there was a previous refusal, I want realistic feedback:
1. Do the updated study/return-tie documents meaningfully improve temporary resident intent?
2. Is there anything genuinely useful still worth adding?
3. Any red flags in this type of profile that should specifically be addressed in SOP?

Looking for constructive advice from people familiar with TRV refusals/reapplications.

1. Make sure to show min balance of $10k over the last six months for financials. show academic transcript, enrolment/semester continuation letter from college after return, job/employment letter if your borther is working..
2. Order GCMS Notes and see what exact reasons for refusal.. This will help you to better asnwer officer concerns.
3. Mainly is due to age, probably no employment, officer think that he might not go back.

 

[Girlygurl]

1. Make sure to show min balance of $10k over the last six months for financials. show academic transcript, enrolment/semester continuation letter from college after return, job/employment letter if your borther is working..
2. Order GCMS Notes and see what exact reasons for refusal.. This will help you to better asnwer officer concerns.
3. Mainly is due to age, probably no employment, officer think that he might not go back.

Will adding these thing will make chances a little better ?

 

[jacob1234]

Will adding these thing will make chances a little better ?

Yes.. It would. You just need to satisfy officer that your brother will leave canada after temporary stay.
1. For financials, show bank statement (min $10k), FD, anything which shows that your brother is financially independent as much as possible.
2. Home ties - Show his education, transcript, next semester enrolment letter/confirmation, mention brother needs to go back to take care of father, attach your brother and father aadhar card showing same address..
3. Attach a strong invitation letter. Look at the draft invitation letter on the IRCC website and mention each & every thing mentioned there.
4. Also ask your brother to write explanation letter explaning about his plans to visit canada and why he would leave canada after his temporary stay..
Still order GCMS notes first before re-applying. Maybe the officer would have left reasons why the visa was refused. I
f you have any questions, just message again..

 

[Girlygurl]

Yes.. It would. You just need to satisfy officer that your brother will leave canada after temporary stay.
1. For financials, show bank statement (min $10k), FD, anything which shows that your brother is financially independent as much as possible.
2. Home ties - Show his education, transcript, next semester enrolment letter/confirmation, mention brother needs to go back to take care of father, attach your brother and father aadhar card showing same address..
3. Attach a strong invitation letter. Look at the draft invitation letter on the IRCC website and mention each & every thing mentioned there.
4. Also ask your brother to write explanation letter explaning about his plans to visit canada and why he would leave canada after his temporary stay..
Still order GCMS notes first before re-applying. Maybe the officer would have left reasons why the visa was refused. I
f you have any questions, just message again..

He again got refusal and it was same old letter same old reason after this i don't know what to do next .
I have reviewed the application. The applicant does not have significant family ties outside
Canada. The purpose of the applicant's visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay
given the details provided in the application. Weighing the factors in this application, I am not satisfied that the applicant will depart Canada at the end of the period authorized for their stay.

For the reasons above, I have refused this application.

 

[canuck78]

He again got refusal and it was same old letter same old reason after this i don't know what to do next .
I have reviewed the application. The applicant does not have significant family ties outside
Canada. The purpose of the applicant's visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay
given the details provided in the application. Weighing the factors in this application, I am not satisfied that the applicant will depart Canada at the end of the period authorized for their stay.

For the reasons above, I have refused this application.

The big issue is his profile not the evidence. It is fairly common for someone with his profile to be refused a TRV.

 

[Girlygurl]

The big issue is his profile not the evidence. It is fairly common for someone with his profile to be refused a TRV.

Can we somehow improve his file or wait till next year to apply again ?

 

[canuck78]

Can we somehow improve his file or wait till next year to apply again ?

Don’t reapply until his profile has changed

 

[Girlygurl]

Don’t reapply until his profile has changed

Is is also cos of the visa trend too like they have been too strict

 

[canuck78]

Is is also cos of the visa trend too like they have been too strict

Canada became incredibly lax when it comes to immigration for multiple years leading to a huge disaster. Before 2020 he may have also struggled to get a TRV but yes it is much harder to get approved for a TRV versus in 2022/23 for example.

 

[Girlygurl]

Canada became incredibly lax when it comes to immigration for multiple years leading to a huge disaster. Before 2020 he may have also struggled to get a TRV but yes it is much harder to get approved for a TRV versus in 2022/23 for example.

How people get those approvals so easily. So basically luck plays an important and major part right

 

[Copingwithlife]

How people get those approvals so easily. So basically luck plays an important and major part right

Canada got complacent and gave out visas basically to anyone with a heart beat. People assumed they’d get one . As mentioned the system basically collapsed on itself . Now that Canada is strictly enforcing rules on visitors applying , people are dismayed that they are now getting rejected

Basically we’ve now gone back to the way the system is supposed to be .
This isn’t the USA where people are rounded up and deported if they’ve overstayed. Once someone gets here and decides to overstay it can take years to remove them . This strict enforcement of rules , stops that

 

[forevermore76]

Need honest feedback/suggestions on my brother’s Canada TRV reapplication for my wedding.

Background:
- My brother is 24 and an Indian citizen currently studying full-time in a BA program in India.
- I am his sister and a PR in Canada.
- He was refused once earlier mainly over temporary resident intent/family ties concerns.
Our mother passed away years ago, so attending the wedding is emotionally important for our family.

- Purpose of travel is attending my wedding for a short stay (around 10 days).

What we included in the reapplication:
- Updated college enrollment + leave/NOC letter
- Academic calendar showing semester continuation after trip
- Student ID + fee receipts
- Father sponsorship affidavit
- Father’s overseas employment proof + salary evidence
- Brother’s bank statements + balance certificate
- My Canadian employment letter/paystubs/bank statements
- Wedding card + religious venue confirmation letter
- Property/home ties in India
- SOP focused more on studies and return obligations instead of emotional wording

Main concern:
Since there was a previous refusal, I want realistic feedback:
1. Do the updated study/return-tie documents meaningfully improve temporary resident intent?
2. Is there anything genuinely useful still worth adding?
3. Any red flags in this type of profile that should specifically be addressed in SOP?

Looking for constructive advice from people familiar with TRV refusals/reapplications.

There was probably better chances of approval if you wouldn't have added invitation. "Invitation" has no real merit on a TRV application given the applicants profile.

Also, "father's overseas employment" is another red flag as it shows applicant has no immediate family in home country. Age is not making it favourable either.

Basically need strong financials and proof of being established in home country for a successful tourist visa.

 

[steaky]

Can we somehow improve his file or wait till next year to apply again ?

How about he get a high paying job and then reapply?

 

[forevermore76]

How about he get a high paying job and then reapply?

OP said visit was for wedding. I think 2 quick refusals and reapplying in a year with same reason would only give same outcome. It's almost insulting. Lol