Purpose of travel
The documents should make the reason for the trip understandable: family visit, tourism, business visit or another temporary purpose.
Financial support
The application should show who will pay for the trip and that the available funds are reasonable for the proposed stay.
Ties outside Canada
Employment, business ownership, studies, property, finances and family responsibilities may help demonstrate that the visit is temporary. The relevant evidence varies by applicant.
Travel history
Prior lawful travel can be useful context, but it is not a mandatory guarantee of approval.