Hi everyone,
I (29M) recently applied for a Canada visitor visa from India along with my wife, and both our applications were refused. I’m trying to understand what went wrong and how to improve before reapplying.
Application Submitted : 1st April 2026
Biometric Submitted : 8th April 2026
Update on Visa Application : Rejected on 26th April 2026
My profile:
- Indian citizen (based in Maharashtra)
- Employed with a MNC
- Applied with my wife (she is a homemaker)
- Purpose: Visit my maternal aunt (Canadian citizen) + short tourism
- Travel dates: 15 July 2026 – 5 August 2026 (~21 days)
- Staying with my aunt (invitation letter + her docs provided utility bills, passport)
- I was covering all travel and personal expenses
Financials:
- Bank balance: ~12 lakh INR
- Investments: ~22.5 lakh (MF + equities) INR
- Flat Property shown under my name
- ITRs, bank statements, investment proofs all submitted
Ties to India:
- Full-time employment + approved leave (specifically mentioning travel dates and will be back to office on 6th August 2026)
- Parents in India (submitted ID proofs)
- Property + financial assets
- Married (applied with spouse)
Previous history:
- I had one prior refusal in 2018 (mentioned in application - reason was previous travel history)
Refusal reasons:
- Not satisfied I will leave Canada at the end of my stay (IRPR 179(b))
- Lack of significant family ties outside Canada
- Purpose of visit not consistent with a temporary stay
I’m a bit confused because I thought my financials and documentation were strong, but it seems like the officer wasn’t convinced about my intent to return although I have a job here.
Would really appreciate advice on:
- How can I better demonstrate “strong ties” to India?
- What exactly makes a “purpose of visit” convincing for TRV?
- Any specific changes that have helped others get approved after a similar refusal?
Happy to share more details if needed. Just want to make sure I don’t repeat the same mistakes. Also, is there any way to check official approval rate of visitor visa for Indians?
Thanks in advance 🙏