As we know, Canada is the second biggest country in the world and has the most attractive view of sites and landscapes due to which thousands of tourists visit Canada to refresh themselves. Canada Visit Visa allows international students or tourists to live legally in Canada for up to six months. As this living period ends, the visitor’s legal status expires and they must leave Canada on an immediate basis.
HOW TO RENEW YOUR CANADA VISIT VISA?
If you are a visitor and are keen on extending your stay in Canada. In that case, you should be applying for an extension and it should be done at least 30 days before the expiry date, as specified in the visitor visa. Let's discuss some documentation that is required to renew your Canada visit visa as a priority to extend days in Canada. If you entered Canada as a visitor, you would need one of the following documents:
- An electronic travel authorization (eTA).
- A visitor visa is also known as a temporary resident visa.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO RENEW THE CANADA VISIT VISA?
If you are a visitor, temporary worker, or student, you may apply to renew your status. To be eligible for that, you must do the following things;
- Submit your application before the original expiry date of your status.
- Continue to meet the initial requirements of your stay.
- Abide by all the conditions of your status (i.e. not working or studying without authorization).
- Meet the requirements of the category under which you are currently applying to be restored as a temporary resident.
STEPS TO APPLY FOR THE RENEWAL OF VISA:
It is to be noted that the application for an extension of the Visitor Visa should be filed way before at least 30 days before the expiry of the current legal status as a visitor. The maximum period of stay allowed on a Visitor visa is six months for each visit, Therefore, understanding the intensity of the procedure accurately is necessary. Using the primary steps to enter Canada will give you a tentative period as your legal status of being a visitor will expire either in six months from the date of entry or from the date of expiry of your passport, whichever comes first. If a Visitor Visa holder is willing to stay in Canada for more than six months, then you must apply for a Visitor Record.
WHAT IS A VISIT RECORD?
A visit record is a document that allows the holder to live in Canada with a legal status called a Visitor record. It is not a visa but specifies the record’s expiry date, wherein the holder must leave the country. The holder can also apply for an extension to stay in Canada legally. This document will have an expiry date, upon which you must leave the country or apply for another extension to remain in Canada legally. It is important to note that a visitor record does not guarantee you will be able to re-enter Canada if you decide to leave the country.
WHAT IS THE DURATION TO RENEW THE CANADA VISIT VISA?
The time it takes for Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to process a visitor record will depend on how many applications the Canadian government has. If your application is successful, you can expect to receive an immigration document granting you status and providing a new expiry date. So don't worry be patient and stay content in your documentation.
CONCLUSION:
As a conclusion we can conclude that applying for an extension of your visitor visa can be a rushing and tiring process as it may involve various rules, restrictions, and odd happenings that one may not be aware of. This is when one realizes the need for professionals who can guide us well and help us walk through these complicated procedures quickly and with no errors. Therefore, it is recommended to always consult an immigration lawyer before taking any further steps to avoid any hurdles in future.
