Visitor visa rejection advice

[lp1711]

Hello. My husband and I are PRs who had applied for visitor visas for my in-laws living in India. We stated that they will be visiting for 2 months to visit their grandson and we got a rejection with the usual reason (purpose not consistent with temporary stay and funds not enough)

These were some of the specifics of their application. I'd love to get any advice on how to bolster their application when we apply again and if you think super visa might have better chances.

• They do not have any travel history internationally.
• They do not own any properties in India.
• They both have employers who gave a proper letter stating their ongoing employment and pay stubs
• They do not have their marriage certificate but we gave a notarized letter (unsure if that could've caused an issue)
• We mentioned that my father in law takes care of his mother back in India
• We also mentioned that we (me and my husband) will be taking care of their expenses and showed close to $100K in our checking account
• They showed bank statements from 4 separate accounts- a mix of savings account and fixed deposits. FD close to 30lakhs INR and saving was less- only about 1 lakh.

What can we do to rectify the application? TIA.

 

[canuck78]

Hello. My husband and I are PRs who had applied for visitor visas for my in-laws living in India. We stated that they will be visiting for 2 months to visit their grandson and we got a rejection with the usual reason (purpose not consistent with temporary stay and funds not enough)

These were some of the specifics of their application. I'd love to get any advice on how to bolster their application when we apply again and if you think super visa might have better chances.

• They do not have any travel history internationally.
• They do not own any properties in India.
• They both have employers who gave a proper letter stating their ongoing employment and pay stubs
• They do not have their marriage certificate but we gave a notarized letter (unsure if that could've caused an issue)
• We mentioned that my father in law takes care of his mother back in India
• We also mentioned that we (me and my husband) will be taking care of their expenses and showed close to $100K in our checking account
• They showed bank statements from 4 separate accounts- a mix of savings account and fixed deposits. FD close to 30lakhs INR and saving was less- only about 1 lakh.

What can we do to rectify the application? TIA.

2months was way too long and cash savings too low. Being able to leave work for 2 months shows it isn’t really a tie. No property or international travel. Apply for a supervisa.

 

[Naturgrl]

Hello. My husband and I are PRs who had applied for visitor visas for my in-laws living in India. We stated that they will be visiting for 2 months to visit their grandson and we got a rejection with the usual reason (purpose not consistent with temporary stay and funds not enough)

These were some of the specifics of their application. I'd love to get any advice on how to bolster their application when we apply again and if you think super visa might have better chances.

• They do not have any travel history internationally.
• They do not own any properties in India.
• They both have employers who gave a proper letter stating their ongoing employment and pay stubs
• They do not have their marriage certificate but we gave a notarized letter (unsure if that could've caused an issue)
• We mentioned that my father in law takes care of his mother back in India
• We also mentioned that we (me and my husband) will be taking care of their expenses and showed close to $100K in our checking account
• They showed bank statements from 4 separate accounts- a mix of savings account and fixed deposits. FD close to 30lakhs INR and saving was less- only about 1 lakh.

What can we do to rectify the application? TIA.

For a TRV, they have to show their own funds, ties to return and strong travel history. Their profile is weak and two months is way too long if they didn't show their own cash in the bank. Your funds do not have to be counted. Taking care of a parent is not a reason to return. When you say care then would have included her doctor's notes needing 24/7 and explain who cares for her if coming for 2 months. Job letters would include approved leave too.

A supervisa is an option if you meet LICO with them passing medical with health insurance. They will still need to address reasons for refusal except for funds.

 

[lp1711]

Thank you, both. In your experience are Fixed Deposit savings seen as a legitimate fund by IRCC?

 

[Naturgrl]

Thank you, both. In your experience are Fixed Deposit savings seen as a legitimate fund by IRCC?

How much is that in Canadian? Cash is best and with FD you show that you can cash it all in tomorrow. The other issue is that they wanted to come for 2 months which shows no ties to return.

 

[lp1711]

That is about CAD 45,000.

Yes, we didn't realize that we need to be more careful with duration. Really eye-opening. Thanks!

 

[Naturgrl]

That is about CAD 45,000.

Yes, we didn't realize that we need to be more careful with duration. Really eye-opening. Thanks!

Apply for supervisa if they want to come for months.

 

[canuck78]

Thank you, both. In your experience are Fixed Deposit savings seen as a legitimate fund by IRCC?

Not usually counted. People don’t usually cash in fixed deposits to travel. Liquid cash is what really matters.

 

[lp1711]

Thank you both for invaluable input @canuck78 @Naturgrl