A visitor visa for family and friends is the same Temporary Resident Visa used for tourism, but the evidence that wins it is different. The officer wants to see two things clearly: that the person in Canada is genuinely inviting you and able to host you, and that you have every reason to go home when the visit ends.
Having close family in Canada is a double-edged sword. It explains the purpose of the trip, but it can also be treated as a pull factor that weakens your ties to home, especially if the host has permanent residence or has previously sponsored someone. Applications that ignore this concern are the ones that get refused.
We prepare both sides of the file. For the host, that means a properly written invitation letter, proof of status and evidence of the ability to support the visit. For the applicant, it means employment, property, family and financial evidence that makes the return home the obvious outcome.
Who this is for
- Parents, siblings and extended family invited to visit relatives living in Canada
- Friends invited for a wedding, a birth, a graduation or a holiday together
- Family members of international students and temporary workers who want to visit during their stay
- Hosts in Canada who want the invitation and supporting documents prepared correctly the first time
- Applicants whose previous family visit application was refused over ties to home or purpose of visit
What we do
- Assess the applicant’s ties to home and the host’s situation to identify the concerns an officer will weigh
- Draft an invitation letter that sets out the relationship, the purpose and dates of the visit, and the host’s commitment to accommodation and support
- Assemble the host’s documents: proof of Canadian status, employment and income, and the relationship to the applicant
- Build the applicant’s evidence of ties: employment letters and leave approval, business records, property, dependants and financial history
- Complete and file the online application, arrange biometrics and monitor the file for any further requests
- Advise on realistic dates, length of stay and what to say at the port of entry
How it works
- 1
Consultation with host and applicant
We speak with both of you, review the relationship and the circumstances on each side, and give a clear view of the strengths and risks of the application.
- 2
Invitation and host package
We draft the invitation letter and collect the host’s status, income and relationship documents so the invitation carries real weight.
- 3
Applicant evidence
We prepare a checklist for the applicant, review every document for gaps, and organize proof of ties and funds into a clear, consistent package.
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Filing and follow-up
We complete the forms, write the submission letter, file online and handle any request from IRCC until a decision is made.