At IMB Immigration Law, we handle many cases of visa refusals resulting from poorly prepared filings by applicants themselves or poor work done by some local agent with limited or no knowledge. These refusals range from visitor and student visa applications to work permit and PR applications as well.
The most common visa refusals at the consulate level, is Visitor Visa (Canada) and B1/B2 (USA).
Visitor Visa/B1-B2 Refusals
Visitor visas are needed when one wants to travel to a country for tourism or meeting friends & relatives. These visas require intent of temporary travel from the applicant. The applicant has to prove to the visa officer that he/she will only travel for a small duration of time and has the financial resources to make that journey. The applicant has to provide proof of sufficient funds earned from a credible source. As a part of the temporary intent, applicant has to convince the visa officer that he/she will return back to the home country and that there is a life in home country that he has to resume studies or employment or business). Visa officer also wants to know if the visitor has any connections in the intended country of travel. Applicants have to
- prove you will leave Canada/USA after the travels;
- show that you have enough money to take care of yourself and your family members during your stay and to return home;
- Have enough and strong familial and financial ties to the home country
- obey the law and have no record of criminal activity;
- not plan to work during the temporary travel;
Most of these investigative questions have stemmed from the historical mis-use of such visas. India is considered a region with high fraud potential. This means that instances of fake documentation, false intent & purpose of travel, and concealment of real information is very high. Applicants from such regions are put to added scrutiny and resultantly, refusal rates are very high.
Canadian Visitor Visa applications are submitted and reviewed online and there is no in person interview. It becomes even more important to submit thorough documentation without discrepancies.
US visa interviews are conducted in-person but are of very short duration. Although officers are trained to ascertain details but in limited interview time, even genuine applications are, sometimes, refused. Therefore, it is very important to complete the application carefully and accurately. Answer questions correctly and never conceal any previous denials. Wherever possible provide explanations with the documents where the documents are confusing or are not self-explanatory.
It is advisable that unsophisticated applicants get assistance from an Immigration lawyer. Remember first chance to get a visa is the best chance if the application is done properly.
Country Specific Documents
Applicants are also required to have all such documents that are specific to the region they are living in or come from. For example, a married applicant from India must present a marriage certificate issues by registrar of marriages even if the marriage happened in a religious place. Applicants are often asked to produce both religious ceremony certificates and the official government issued marriage certificate. Consulates are vary of applicants coming from high fraud risk regions and generally ask for further evidence and proof of genuine marriage.
Contact IMB Immigration Law
If you are interested in visitor visa to Canada or B1/B2 to the USA, contact IMB Immigration Law for a free evaluation at info@imbimmigrationlaw.com. The firm is headed by Ravneet Kaur Brar – one of the best immigration lawyers in India. She has years of valuable industry experience helping people immigrated to US, UK and Canada through a variety of programs. Take advantage of her knowledge, to fulfill your immigration dream to Canada and USA. Visit www.imbimmigrationlaw.com today!
