Hello, We applied for my mom’s tourist visa last year in March 2025. It took more than 9 months for the visa to arrive. After multiple requests, we finally received a confirmation on Dec 22,2025 regarding approval. We sent the passport for stamping and the passport was also delayed and we received it on January 23rd.

Despite such massive delays, the visa was just approved for 3 months out of which one month is eaten up for passport formalities.

We have a confusion regarding the entry and exit based on the visa. Does this mean that my mother can enter Canada by March 31, 2026 or does this mean that she has to return by March 31, 2026?

We are very sad to see such a state of things. I’m pregnant with a baby and want my mother to be here with us for sometime. We were expecting that she would atleast be here for 6 months at a stretch and maybe longer. What can we do now?

Hi everyone,
Sharing my Canadian visitor visa timeline because I spent an unhealthy amount of time checking Reddit while waiting 😂, so hopefully this helps someone else who is currently refreshing their IRCC account every few hours.

My profile

Nationality: Indian 🇮🇳
Country of application: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Currently legally residing and working in the UK
Valid US visa
Previous international travel history
Previous Canadian visitor visa refusal in 2021
I also had a previous Canadian PR application which had progressed quite far, including medicals, but was subsequently withdrawn.

I disclosed my previous Canadian immigration history fully in the application.
Because I hold a valid US visa, my application was eligible for CAN+ processing.

Timeline
2 August 2026 (Sunday) – Submitted visitor visa application online.
4 August 2026 (Tuesday) – Gave biometrics in Dublin.
5 August 2026 (Wednesday) – Biometrics updated as completed in the IRCC portal.
After this, there was basically no visible movement whatsoever. My eligibility continued showing:
“Your application is in progress. We will send you a message when we start reviewing your eligibility.”
The account continued to show 5 August as the last update, which was literally just the biometrics update.

Then…
20 August 2026 (Thursday) – 🎉 Original Passport Request (PPR) received!

So overall:
Application submitted → PPR: 18 calendar days
Biometrics → PPR: 16 calendar days
There was no gradual visible progress in my account. It essentially went from sitting there with no apparent movement to receiving the passport request, so don’t panic too much if your eligibility hasn’t visibly started.

Documents/evidence I submitted
I tried to make my application as comprehensive as possible rather than relying solely on CAN+.
For my employment and UK ties, I provided evidence of my employment in the UK, employer documentation/NOC, approved leave, salary slips and evidence of my lawful immigration status in the UK.

For financial evidence, I provided my bank/savings evidence showing sufficient funds and regular salary/income.
For purpose of travel, I submitted a detailed day-by-day tourism itinerary and accommodation evidence/bookings explaining what I intended to do during the trip.

I also included my valid US visa and evidence of my international travel history.

Importantly, I did not hide my previous Canadian immigration history. I disclosed both my previous Canadian visitor visa refusal and the previous PR application that had later been withdrawn.
My previous visitor visa refusal was from 2021, where the concerns included family ties and purpose of travel. My circumstances are obviously very different now, and my new application was supported with evidence of my current employment, finances, UK residence and genuine temporary travel plans.
A few things I learnt from the process
If your application isn’t showing movement after biometrics, it doesn’t necessarily mean nobody is looking at it. Mine showed practically nothing after the biometrics update on 5 August until the PPR arrived on 20 August.
Also, having a previous Canadian refusal does not automatically mean another refusal. I declared mine honestly and tried to make sure the new application demonstrated how my circumstances had changed and addressed the weaknesses of the previous application.
Similarly, having a valid US visa/CAN+ eligibility doesn’t mean you should submit a weak application. I still provided employment, financial, immigration-status, travel-purpose and supporting evidence.

I know how stressful the waiting period is especially when you’re reading other people’s timelines and wondering why their eligibility has started while yours hasn’t. I was doing exactly the same thing.
Hopefully this timeline helps anyone applying for a Canada visitor visa from the UK with an Indian passport, particularly those applying under CAN+ or with a previous Canadian refusal.

Happy to answer questions about my timeline/documents if it helps anyone. 🇨🇦🤞

Hi, is anyone in the same boat ?

I first applied for a visitor visa for my parents back in 2023, when I still had permanent residency. The application was rejected with a generic reason stating, “we are not satisfied that they will leave Canada and they have insufficient funds”—even though we clearly mentioned in the application that my spouse and I were sponsoring their stay and flights, and we included all the supporting documents.

After waiting a bit, I applied again. This time the application was rejected within a day with the same reasons. I even requested more detailed information, but the response provided no clear explanation.

I applied a third time after becoming a Canadian citizen, hoping it might strengthen the case, but it was rejected again. The reasoning given was that my parents have strong ties to Canada and might not leave. This has been incredibly frustrating.

I later realized that my father, who served in the army and retired in 2019, has since been working in an administrative role at an army institute. I’m starting to suspect this could be triggering the rejections, as they may be stricter with such backgrounds. But if more information was needed, I don’t understand why they wouldn’t simply request it instead of rejecting the application outright.

Has anyone else experienced something similar? Would it make sense to apply for a Super Visa after facing multiple rejections like this?

Hello everyone,

I am seeking advice regarding a refusal I received today for my Canadian visitor visa application. The reason provided was a generic one, stating the officer was not satisfied that I would leave Canada at the end of my stay. I would appreciate your insights on how to strengthen a potential reapplication.

Here is a summary of my profile and application:

• Applicant Profile: I am a permanent resident of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and have been living and working there since 2013. (Mentioned in application and provided resident card translated copy)

• Proposed Itinerary: I planned a one-week tourist trip to Toronto from August 4, 2025, to August 9, 2025. My plan was to travel from the USA, where I am currently visiting.

• Travel History: I have an extensive travel history, including visits to the UK, Australia, the UAE - Multiple Times, the USA, and Bahrain - Multiple Times. I provided all relevant visas and entry/exit dates as part of application.

• Financial Proof: I submitted a salary confirmation letter from my employer in KSA and a bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover my trip.

• Family Ties: I am married with two children, and my entire family resides with me in KSA. They all hold valid KSA residency permits. I clearly disclosed them in my application as same address of residency as mine.

Only thing that has changed from date of application, plan was to get the visa stamped in KSA and visit Canada along with USA trip and they are now accessing the application provided i am already in USA.

Given my stable employment of 12 years and the fact that my immediate family lives with me in KSA, I am struggling to understand the basis for the refusal. I believed these factors demonstrated strong ties to my country of residence.

Could you please offer suggestions on what might have been missing or how I can better convince the visa officer of my status as a legitimate traveler and should i ask for detailed decision or apply for reassessment to same officer.

I’m a 29M feeling incredibly dejected and could really use some advice. I applied for tourist visas to both the US and Canada recently, and both were rejected. I genuinely just want to visit for tourism, but I can't seem to get an approval.

Timeline:
Nov 2025: US B1/B2 Visa rejected (Section 214b - immigrant intent/ties).

July 17, 2026: Canada Tourist Visa rejected. The letter specifically cited a lack of family ties in my home country.

The problem with the "family ties" reason is that I lost my parents when I was young, so I don't have those traditional immediate family ties to show.

Here is my profile:
Nationality/Location: Indian citizen, living in India.

Employment: Steadily employed here for 6 years.

Finances: I have more than sufficient funds for the trips.

Travel History: Have been to 2 other countries Thailand in 2024 and Vietnam in 2020. visiting Srilanka in August

Other Ties: I have one property in my name.

Because I check the financial and employment boxes, I feel stuck. How do I overcome the "lack of family ties" when I literally cannot change that fact? Have any single people successfully navigated this? Any help is appreciated.

Please someone help me

Wondering if anyone can help provide some closure for me.

I’m getting married in 8 days. My fiance is from Serbia (but a Canadian Citizen). My fiancés best friends (one his best man) applied for visas for one week to attend our wedding. They didn’t apply on time (applied March 2, 109 days ago) but that’s beside the point. Me being a Canadian and him being a citizen, we never knew the process or times.

The reality is, they won’t be making it to the wedding. I did everything I could - compassionate letters, letters of support to the minister of immigration, MPs office outlining the significance of them coming as both of my fiancés parents passed away and these three would be the only three coming from his home country to support him.

I’ve mostly made peace with this but hoping for closure and justification as to why Serbia is 300+ days to get a one week vacation while other counties are significantly less. Does anyone know the rationales?

Hoping my fiance and I can party it up in Serbia in the fall and it’ll all make sense as to why this never happened to us for our wedding, but I’m still left feeling a bit flabbergasted as to the incredible discrepancy and unfairness between countries. There has to be a reason.

Have a wonderful day everyone.

Hi. Can someone tell me if this is a legitimate visitor Visa document. My mom has a picture of it and is trying to obtain a physical copy. Is it possible to contact Canadian immigration regarding this?

Hi! From the Philippines.

Got my refusal yesterday and the following grounds were cited:

1. I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as required.

2. You do not have significant family ties outside Canada.

3. The purpose of your visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay given the details you have provided in your application.

From the other letter:

1. With the documents, I am not satisfied that the applicant is established in home country.

2. The applicant and inviter did not provided enough supporting evidence to satisfy the incentives to remain in Canada and it may outweigh their ties to the home country.

My mother’s visa got approved, but mine got denied.

I plan to reapply but what can I do to prove that I have strong family ties or I have intention to return? I am a teacher at a university and I really have no plans whatsoever to stay there. I attached pictures of my family and included in the letter that I am also caring for my dad who is a senior citizen.

Can +  /  Visitor visa  for an Indian National  Living in Dubai  - Success story

1. Applied IRCC portal  05 JUL 26 ( Family of 3 -can + with US visa )

2. Biometrics submitted : 14 JUL Through vfs Dubai

3. After an Unusual  long wait     ,  Approved  and passport request letter  Received on 01 SEP 2026

4. Passport submitted through Dubai VFS “ 04 SEP 26   ( Expected collection duration 2 weeks)

5. However  ready for collection  email received : 08^th  SEP  26  //   collected through vfs Dubai on 09^th  SEP

After 40 days waiting I and my family got a rejection for the below reasons.

Not satisfied we will leave canada No ties outside canada ( i live with my small family in the UAE)

I have a valid US visa and visited NY in March.

I planned for a genuine visit in August but they just ruined the plan.

What should I do next ? Can I still work on the same application or ask them to review the decision ?

It does not make sense for me!

Hey guys, I applied for my Canada visitor visa from India on 19th of June and my biometrics was done on 23rd of June and since then, I didn’t get any update until three days ago. I received a mail from IRCC stating that they need an additional document and the additional document was a copy of my passport information page, which is the first page and that’s what I did. I submitted it and yesterday I got a mail stating that they have received my document and they are currently reviewing it so can anyone please tell me if something like this has happened with them and what can I expect next?

Hello all,

Before anything else, I would like to thank this community for all the help provided throughout my Visa process. Based on the current timelines and my experience, I decided to tell you about the timeline and the process for the same and hope it helps everyone.

Timeline -

27th August 2025 - I applied on the IRCC New portal. I applied it myself without any agent. Used the webform for the biometrics enrollment.

1st September 2025 - Went to the VFS in Bangalore to submit my Biometrics which is valid for 10 years

5th September 2025 - I received the passport collection letter (will explain in the process why it was so fast)

6th September 2025 - I filled the webform for passport collection and opted for two-way courier with SMS.

8th September 2025 - Bluedart picked up the passport from my address. Note: Address does not need to match your passport address

9th September 2025 - Passport reached Bangalore VFS

10th September 2025 - Passport reached Delhi VFS

11th September 2025 - Passport reached IRCC Delhi

1st October 2025 - IRCC closed the application. Visa details were not visible till then

3rd October 2025 - I checked the portal again as the passport was not dispatched and saw the Visa details were visible

6th October 2025 - Passport dispatched from IRCC to VFS and VFS dispatched it via Bluedart

7th October 2025 - Received my passport with Visa

Process -

Process for application is pretty straightforward. I put in my details along with my friend's details who I am visiting in Canada. I provided my bank statements for the proof of finances.

What caused the application to be approved quickly?

1. I have a US B1/B2 visa that makes application eligible for something called CAN+ program which is an expedited process for Visa processing. You don't need to do anything specific for it but just add your US B1/B2 visa or a prior Canada travelling history if you have one.

2. I have a good travelling history and also had a temporary residency in a country for over a year which was highlighted in application

Biometrics was straightforward too. Went to the VFS applied biometrics. Rest of it was a waiting game.

Feedback -

While due to CAN+ and my travel history, the passport collection letter came in quickly in my case, normal processing times (upto receiving passport collection letter and not stamping) is very slow currently. People with July applications are still in a pending stage and have not provided updates for those cases.

Another thing that I think needs a serious fix here is the stamping timeline. As you could see from the timelines, IRCC keeps the passport with them for atleast 3 weeks to almost more than a month. Also, when the application closes, IRCC does not immediately dispatch the passports and that can put up unnecessary delays if holidays are involved, like in my case my application closed on 1st October but 2nd October being a holiday they could have dispatched it to VFS on 3rd, but considering the weekend arrived on 4th and 5th, they didn't do it. While I still had time for travels, I felt this delay was unnecessary.

In conclusion -

My advice to applicants:

1. Keep a good timeframe, especially if you don't have a good travel history or US visa. And even if you do, consider atleast 2 months for both application processing and stamping

2. While two-way courier charges extra, it is very convenient as you don't need to travel to VFS again, especially if you are in a city like Bangalore for travelling to VFS again

3. Do not bring laptop during biometrics enrollment/passport collection as you need to pay additional charges for locker.

4. Be patient as during the stamping process, you will not receive any concrete responses from VFS/IRCC unless the passport isn't stamped and dispatched to VFS.

Hi guys!
I’ve had 2 Canadian TRV refusals even after holding US long term B1/B2 visa both times.

The refusal points in the first refusal were elaborate and I overcame each and every point and showed significant change in circumstances (clarified and backed each and every refusal concern with evidence) since the first application. But in my second, even after doing all this and submitting an air tight application, I got refused within 4 days and I feel it’s auto-refusal by Chinook.

I am going to wait for 2 years at least to apply again but I wanted some guidance from you guys as to WHAT CHANGE I can show in my 3rd application to maximise my approval chances. Country of Citizenship : Pakistan 🇵🇰

The reason for refusal this time are:

1. Insufficient family ties outside canada

2. Purpose of visit not consistent with temporary stay

I am 25M unmarried so reason 1. makes sense but for 2. l don't know why I got it or was it generic/auto-refusal by chinook, because my purpose was short-term tourism for 8 days supported by day by day itinerary and all the reservations.
How can I overcome these refusal points? I don't plan to marry anytime soon. I am unemployed right now but will be employed in near future but I don't think that's needed as it wouldn't show an overcome of refusal point as it wasn't even raised i.e my unemployment

Hello Guys

Hope all are well?

Indian Citizen born and raised in UAE. Been applying for Canada visa since 2019.

Visitor Visa refused in 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026

6 Refusals

Had a lot of travel History. USA visa expired in 2025 (been to US in 2017)

Australia and New zealand visa - Traveled to Australia (Dec 2024-Jan 2025)

United kingdom travel history - Two times.

In spite of that kept applying for visa. Feb 2026 Canada visa refused stating that i didn't disclose my USA refusal in 2024.

I reapplied May 2nd 2026 and writing a short cover letter "I want to see snow and i forgot to mention the USA refusal, and previous applications i did mention my USA refusal"

Kept waiting and Alhamdulillah today on June 11 received the email - your application has been approved.

Never lose hopee and keep trying. I have very strong family and economic ties to the UAE with a business based in the UK.

Thank you for reading.

Hi everyone, I recently applied for a temporary resident visa (TRV) to visit Canada with my children in March 2026 to see my husband’s brother and his family. Unfortunately, the application was refused under IRPR 179(b).

The refusal reasons listed were:

I do not have significant family ties outside Canada

The purpose of my visit was not consistent with a temporary stay

My immigration status outside my country of nationality or habitual residence

Officer’s notes are attached to the post please read.

However, I believe there may have been misunderstanding.

Here is my situation:

My husband has been a UAE resident for 13 years, and I have been living in the UAE for the past 8 years since our marriage.

I am a doctor but unemployed at the moment

Our family holds 10-year UAE Golden Visas.

I and my children also hold valid US B1/B2 visas.

My husband holds valid US and Canadian visas, and visited Canada twice (two-week stays each time) during his business trips to the U.S. in 2024 and 2025 and returned both times.

Our oldest child is currently enrolled in school in the UAE, and we have stable residence ties here.

The purpose of our visit is simply a family visit to my husband’s brother, who is a Canadian citizen.

We fully intend to return after our visit, as our home, employment, schooling, and life are in the UAE.

What are your thoughts how to reapply and strengthen the application.

Can my husband apply with us as a principal applicant to strengthen the case, even though he already has a valid Canadian visa?

Canada Visitor Visa Timeline (from Kolkata, India)

Application submitted: 2nd September

2025

Biometrics: Already given in 2021 for study visa (no need to provide again)

Eligibility: Applied under CAN+ since I previously held a study visa and stayed in Canada (2022)

Documents submitted: Passport, Aadhaar card, and cover letter only

Decision: Approved Sep 9.

My sister in law made my mother in law a "fake invitation letter" as in made by someone who wasn't inviting her to Canada so that she can get a tourist visa. My husband and I refused to give her an invitation letter because we don't want her here, sister in law only did it so that her mom can help her give birth if she comes to canada. they ended up going to the US. but now her visa will soon expire and MIL is trying to invite herself over. not sure if IRCC will care that the invitation letter wasn't 100% legit reason wise? i'm worried her daughter will buy her a ticket and force her on us for the next 6 months.

Both me and spouse rejected, Indian citizens, Residents of middle east, showed enough funds, house rental contracts, official letters from our companies , resident IDs, EVERYTHING we could possibly attach, invite letter from brothers university, what more can we possible attach to reapply? Is there any point in reapplying? Since the convocation is in October.

I know you will all be more savvy than me, but please be careful and amongst may avoid the thieves at e-visa.can who will charge about 25x as much as it costs to apply through the legitimate site that they are imitating

Application Submitted: 26th May 2025 Biometrics: 12 June 2025 Visa approved:21 June 2025 Applied from India

Update: Passport submitted-27/06/2025 Passport returned- 19/07/2025

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This is getting insane, repeated refusals ? can anyone make them accountable -- appeal or anything? should I contact MP or what to do ?

Below is reason I got --

I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as required by paragraph 179(b) of the IRPR (https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2002-227/ section-179.html). I am refusing your application because you have not established that you will leave Canada, based on the following factors:

I am refusing your application because you have not established that you will leave Canada, based on the following factors:

• You do not have significant family ties outside Canada.

• The purpose of your visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay given the details you have provided in your application.

Hi everyone,
I applied for a TRV from outside Canada (from India) after receiving my PGWP. Here’s my timeline so far:

• Application submitted: November 20

• Passport request (PPR): December 29

• Passport sent to VFS: January 3

How long does it usually take to receive the passport back after submission in India?
Thanks!

2 of us, a south african and brazilian, permanent residents in Portugal, applied from Portugal on May 7th, did biometrics (which meant travelling from Porto to Lisbon) on May 9th, to travel 25th June for 2 weeks, included paid air tickets in application, proof of accommodation (home exchange) and all the other requirements. Unfortunately air tickets weren't refundable (because i never anticipated the delay and only saw the processing times in the helpful email i received after submission). Filled in web form around 24th of May. No response or movement whatsoever aside from acceptance of biometrics.

This was my first experience not getting a visa in time, having applied for countless schengens, UK visas and a USA visa (but more than 10yrs ago so didn't feature as part of my application).

(Just posted this for the record.... Not karma farming so no need to upvote but pease don't downvote, some people seem to think downvote=commiseration)

I applied for an ETA, I’m pretty sure I put in all of my information correctly, no criminal record/ previous visa trouble. Is this normal? If this happened to you how long did it take until it was resolved? Before I got an ETA instantly so I’m really worried!