An applicant wanted to visit a sibling who is a Canadian PR, but the parents' names were spelled differently on the applicant's documents versus the sibling's (e.g. 'Rajendra' vs 'Rajubhai' style variants). The thread covered both the name issue and a deeper strategic point.
- Minor name variants are fixable with an affidavit. A member who faced the same issue simply notarized a declaration that the person holds both name variants ('one and the same person').
- You cannot hide the relationship. One suggestion was to omit the sister entirely — but others pointed out this fails: the sibling already listed family members on her own application, so concealing the relationship risks a misrepresentation finding. Disclose it.
- Weak personal finances plus a close relative in Canada is a red flag. Members warned that if you can't show sufficient funds yourself and are relying on the Canadian relative, the officer may suspect you won't leave when the visa expires — a common refusal ground. A visitor visa is not a sponsorship: your own funds and ties carry the decision.
- Check IRCC's standard refusal grounds before applying, and avoid paying unverified 'agents' — members flagged widespread fraud.