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Temporary Residence Services
Whether you are planning to visit Canada for tourism, visiting family/friends or study purposes, we offer comprehensive assistance in obtaining temporary residence visas (visitor visas), and extending or restoring your status. Our team will work closely with you to understand your specific requirements and guide you through the application process, ensuring a smooth and successful outcome.
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Visitor visa (temporary resident visa) is a document that you can apply for to come to Canada for a vacation, family visit or a short business trip. Visitors are restricted in length of stay and subject to various conditions. You must show the officer that you meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations and that you will be in Canada for a temporary stay.
According to an article in The Globe and Mail in July 2018, the refusal rate for temporary resident visa applications increased from 18% in 2012 to 26% in 2017. In 2017 alone, Canada refused entry to nearly 600,000 people. During the first three months of 2018, the refusal rate increased to 30%.
Some of these applications have been refused due to the mistakes that are made by the applicants. Therefore, it is critical to make an accurate application.
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Most people need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to travel to Canada - not both. Individuals from visa-exempted countries require an eTA.
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If you want to extend your stay as a visitor (stay in Canada longer), you should apply for a visitor record at least 30 days before your current status expires.
The expiry date for your status is on the stamp in your passport (This is not the date included on your visitor visa).
If you don’t have a stamp in your passport, the expiry date is 6 months from the day you entered Canada.
your study permit
your work permit or
your visitor record (if you’ve already extended your stay)
Not Sure? Book a consultation with us and we would be happy to help!
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If a temporary resident has lost their status or let their authorization to work or study expire, they may apply to restore that status.
Applicant requirements:
The applicant must:
Apply within 90 days of having lost their status
Meet the initial requirements for their stay
Remain in Canada until a decision is made
Have not failed to comply with any condition imposed automatically by the Immigration regulations or by an immigration officer
Have lost their status only because they have failed to comply with any conditions imposed by an immigration officer
Continue to meet the requirements of a temporary resident and the requirements of the work or study permit, as applicable