Queries - Visitor Visa for Parents of PR before sponsoring PR

[anushauc]

What is the best way to apply for a Visitor Visa before filing for PR for parents? Is it better to file for PR after they get their Visitor Visa?

They have multiple entry US Visa for 10 years ( as we have ). We are from India. Is it better to apply from India or applying from the US after they land in US at relatives place?

What is the expected validity / entry limit for the visa? We would need to shuttle between US and Canada for a couple of visits as we have people there and would also go on vacation. Also, would they be get a multiple entry for a longer duration if they need to go back to India in between? Would they get the validity as long as we have our PR ( validity of our ) with multiple entry?

As for our parents, they can show a auditor statements for property ties in India for a return confirmation, as he has already retired from work ( Central Govt job ) and mom is a home maker. But I am the only son for my parents which may cause a concern ( My wife has a brother based out of India moving to US on a H1 shortly hopefully ).

We are planning to apply for parents Visitor Visa with a covering letter requesting for 3-5 years validity ( I know people on H1 across in the US get 3 yrs multiple entry visa when they apply from the USA ) and a auditor statement and a copy of their US visa and our US visa's and Canadian PR's enclosed.

After they have their Canadian PR visa's, and complete their landing in Canada, would it be feasible to go to the US for a month or so and return to Canada. This way they could show that they have stayed out of Canada for some-time and return to Canada ( based on their Multiple entry visa's for 3 -4 yrs ). Has anyone tried this or done this before ? Any inputs and insights are welcome.

Further Issues that need suggestion / Inputs
- My passport has my father’s name mentioned as "ABC XY" . My father’s passport has his name as "ABC XYZ" . But we have a legal notary document from a lawyer in India on a stamp paper mentioning that "ABC", "ABC XY" & "ABC XYZ" are the same person and "PQR ABC" / "PQR ABC XY" / "PQR ABC XYZ" is his son ( me ). Hope this should resolve the queries in his application with respect to the last name and the relationship.

Note: We are husband wife putting up this query. We both have contracting jobs as of now if/when we apply. We would be filing our taxes for the 1st time this year in the next 2-3 months!

Any suggestions and inputs are welcome from all. Anyone with similar experience or issue please provide your insights and expertise. Seniors, plz assist.

Thank You !
- AnushaUC

 

[wilson]

Your parents PR application should be filed in India (New Delhi) as they have only visitor visa for USA. If a person is a resident of another country for more than a year continuously, he can apply for PR from that country.

 

[anushauc]

Wilson,

Thanks for the reply. We would be doing the PR application only from India only.
The questions are different - Kindly read through in detail and advice. !

Thanks,
AnushaUC

 

[rjessome]

What is the best way to apply for a Visitor Visa before filing for PR for parents? Is it better to file for PR after they get their Visitor Visa?

Depends on the circumstances and what you can show as ties but my personal opinion is to apply for the TRV before filing the PR application.

They have multiple entry US Visa for 10 years ( as we have ). We are from India. Is it better to apply from India or applying from the US after they land in US at relatives place?

They will not be eligible to apply for PR through the United States as visitors. As Wilson tried to explain, even though they have a multiple visitor visa valid for 10 years, they will not be legally admitted to the US for at least 1 year when they arrive for a visit. The default, if they are given the normal maximum by US immigration, will be six months. They must apply for PR through the embassy in India. Even though they have the visitor's visa for the US, there will be limits to how long their visits can last. If your question is about where to apply for the TRV, then it doesn't matter if they apply through the US or India. Processing procedures and evaluation criteria should be the same.

What is the expected validity / entry limit for the visa?

Do you mean if they are successful in obtaining a TRV for Canada? Typical maximum length would be 3 years but it could be less or sometimes more. Again, the visa just allows entry. CBSA decides how long they can stay in Canada. Default maximum length of a visit is 6 months. It would have nothing to do with your PR.

After they have their Canadian PR visa's, and complete their landing in Canada, would it be feasible to go to the US for a month or so and return to Canada. This way they could show that they have stayed out of Canada for some-time and return to Canada ( based on their Multiple entry visa's for 3 -4 yrs ). Has anyone tried this or done this before ? Any inputs and insights are welcome.

What would be the point of this? After they become PRs of Canada, their TRVs for Canada are null and void as they are PRs and no longer require TRVs to enter Canada.

Further Issues that need suggestion / Inputs
- My passport has my father's name mentioned as "ABC XY" . My father's passport has his name as "ABC XYZ" . But we have a legal notary document from a lawyer in India on a stamp paper mentioning that "ABC", "ABC XY" & "ABC XYZ" are the same person and "PQR ABC" / "PQR ABC XY" / "PQR ABC XYZ" is his son ( me ). Hope this should resolve the queries in his application with respect to the last name and the relationship.

Should be fine. If the visa post requires more information/proof, they will request it.

 

[anushauc]

@ Rjessome,

Thanks for your detailed inputs !

- The question is for a TRV at this point before filing for a PR in the longer run.
- They would land in a TRV and proceed to US for a short period in between ( may be multiple trips ). Hence the query.
- Planning to use the US visa in between after 6 months to get back into Canada for another 6 months as a exit and entry ( stay in US for a couple of weeks / month ). Will it work?

Thanks,
AnushaUC