Visa Refused

No song today as I am too upset!

Thavorn's visa was refused today. The reasons given for refusal were:

1. There was not sufficient evidence that Thavorn would leave Canada.
2. Thavorn did not have sufficient money in her bank account to support herself in Canada.
3. Thavorn did not have sufficient international travel history.
4. Thavorn did not have sufficient ties to Thailand.
5. Thavorn did not have a job to return to.

Some thoughts.

1. The impending winter, the lack of good Thai food, and wanting to see her other two children are more than enough reason to leave Canada. They seemed to discount the fact that I prefer to live in Thailand rather than Canada.

2. Thavorn keeps 50K baht in her bank account for spending money. They seemed to discount our family finances of $100K Canadian

3. Thavorn and I have traveled to Singapore and Malaysia together. I guess we need to become jet setters in the future, just not to Canada.

4. Two children that she would never abandon is not sufficient ties? She also owns land in the village.

5. In this day and age I guess the value of being a homemaker and care giver to a toddler is not considered a worthwhile job. Working at 7/11 for 10,000 baht a month is something to return to?

The most frustrating part of the refusal is it is nameless. Our only recourse is to apply again, correcting the inadequacies that were stated. Oh yes, and that would take another 120 days.

The whole process makes me embarrassed to be a Canadian.

TTYL