I strongly believe in the full background being checked on the sponsor, the history, and the credibility of the sponsor. It's very important.
Looking back 26 years ago, when I sponsored my family, the visitors' visas that were issued--they sent out the letters--have I ever violated them? Here I have presented all these relevant supporting documents, and these are very important to me. At one point I thought to myself, “What did I do wrong?” I have been a very valuable employee of the Royal Bank for 25 years. I have been a good citizen of this country, and I'm very grateful to be a part of this country. This is my heritage now. I have the values of where I came from, my roots.
Somehow or other I feel like I have been let down at this point. I asked for my sister to be here for three weeks, and they did not give the reason. If two members of the same family have been entitled to come to Canada, why not the other person? It is important for closure, and not to pursue it again and go through the ordeal, to know the reason, what you have followed, and on which grounds you were rejected. It's so important.
I know initially when I sponsored 25 years ago for permanent residence, they told me my sister was not politically affected by what was happening. Somehow or other my brothers were let into the country, and my mother was let into the country. I don't see grounds where this is stipulated. It's kind of mind-boggling.
What do you follow? What are the immigration rules? That's what made me to go to the lawyer and say “I am covering all the angles to get my sister here so there won't be any reason for rejection”. I covered everything. Some other things didn't work out the way I wanted. It was just one visit. I didn't want her to come to stay here. I didn't want her to enjoy any benefits. I said I was going to take care of all expenses during her stay.
I just want to know what rules I have to follow the next time when I'm sending out a visitor's visa.
Thank you.