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Sign up with Google Sign up with FacebookQ: What documents does my wife need for a visa to visit Canada?
I have tried to Google this but I keep getting different information compared to what our agent is giving us. She tells me that I need my brother and mother to release financial documents regarding their personal affairs in Canada. I honestly can't see why this would be necessary. Is it?
12 years 5 weeks ago in Visa & Legalities - China
Derek:
I had a Canadian friend married to a Chinese Lady. He tried many times to get her a visa to visit Canada, but it was always denied, they felt she would stay there and not return. So, good luck to you
It does not say what documents will be required, but I feel it will guide you in requesting a visa. Give it a try, please, and click on the extra underlined information too.
It is not Canada, but a friend of mine had the same problem when trying to take his Chinese bride to the U.S. They also asked and demanded the financial information of his immediate adult family members. I guess they were trying to be sure that even if she did stay in the US, she would not be a freeloader.
Best of luck!
giadrosich:
Interesting. I've heard lots of stories like this, but when I took my wife to visit the U.S. for the first time in July of 2011, we filled out the paper work (stating that she owns a house, a car, and has a good job) and then she went for the interview down at the Consulate in Guangzhou. We also applied for her 13 year old son, who, because he was a minor, didn't have to go to the interview.
I wasn't allowed to sit with her, but she said the interviewer didn't actually look at any of the info in her binder, just asked her questions. The interview was conducted in English, and my wife has a low-intermediate command of the language. The main gist they seemed to be concerned about was whether she would return. She was granted the tourist visa, no problem.
That being said, the other foreign teacher (also American) tried to get his wife a visa the previous summer, and was denied.
GuilinRaf:
Yes, that is what can be so confusing. Some get it with no problem and some are denied. A former colleague of mine spent 2 and a hal years getting the permit for his wife before it was granted. They had told him that since he and his wife were of similar age (late 30's) and had been married for three years there would be no problem. However....
That request sounds a little intrusive if you ask me. Not sure how my brother and sister will respond to that. I'm a little uncomfortable with it as well.
GuilinRaf:
I would be too. I do not know what the situation regarding immigration is in Canada, but in the US we seem to give a free pass if you enter illegaly but put roadblocks if you try to do it legally.
The only way you will get a GF or wife a visa to visit either USA or Canada will be to convince the Officials at either Embassy that she will return to China. Owning a home here, having a savings account with large funds deposited into it, having a steady job, leaving mama and baba behind, etc., will go a long way proving to them that she will return to China and will not stay there. Of course, another way is to join a tour going there, and it will be easier to get a visa then.
But doing it alone, by yourself, it is like climbing a mountain using a trail full of mud, hard work.
derek:
Thanks for the advice Happy. I agree with your assessment whole-heartedly.
nevermind:
What we did was go WAY overboard. We filled out everything perfectly then gave them twice the amount of info they asked for. She only had 20,000 in her account, has no job (she freelances full time, so no employer) and she still got it. I wrote a letter basically explaining I had a good job here and sent them my resume and an invite letter from my Dad. I think they DID want finances from my folks though. But, for the second ten year visa it was all us.
Hey derek, my wife is a pro at the Canadian visa. She's just got her ten year multi entry. I'll rustle her up to take a looksie at your post.
She said he had to sent a citizenship document, address, and tax note.
faxed to the embassy
Depending on how long you have been married, shouldn't be much of a problem.
It requires a letter of invitation from a family member in Canada with a statement of owning a home. A powerbill and photocopy of their ID.
If you can not provide this, it will be denied.
If you have been married and resided together for at least two years would help. Pictures of you together time dated
A contract from your company and her company saying that your contract is still valid and you will be returning to work after your holiday.
Most importantly, you have to show round trip tickets to Canada and back. Seems odd right, but it's true.
My wife got her visa her first visit, one year multiple entry.They did not ask for financial documents because of the plane tickets and letter of invitation.
After she abided by the rules of the first visit, she just does the on line applications now, mails the passport to the embassy and it comes back with another visa.
Good luck
nevermind:
You do not need a statement of owning a home. My parents sent an invite plus tax info, you don't need to own a home.
techezee:
Yeah, I did that too. It's just something they could ask for. They asked for it with a friend of mine but it was no problem, they had a copy of a deed. I think the main problem is they can literally ask for anything at anytime, so it's best to be prepared.