VISIT VISA

With ten provinces and three territories extending from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over 9.98 million square kilometers, Canada is the world’s second-largest country by total area. The expanse of Canada’s natural beauty which ranges from mountains and glaciers to secluded lakes and forests is almost unparalleled worldwide.

Why you need a TRV to enter Canada?

If you are not from a visa-exempt country, you need a Temporary Resident Visa(TRV), to enter Canada. You can enter Canada as a;

  • Tourist
  • Business Visitor
  • Temporary Foreign Worker(individuals with work permits)
  • International Students (Individuals having study permits)

TRV or eTA?

 

Citizens of visa-exempt countries intending to travel to Canada by air are expected to have applied for and obtained an electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before their departure to Canada.

Exception: Citizens of the United States do not require a TRV or an eTA, but Green Card holders in the United States, require an eTA to come to Canada, regardless of their nationality.

If you are NOT a citizen from a visa-exempt country, you will need a TRV to enter Canada.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Unless you are a citizen from a visa exempt country, you need a Temporary Resident Visa(TRV) to visit Canada. This document indicates that you have met all requirements to enter Canada as a visitor. There are two types of Visitor’s Visas:

  1. Multiple Entry Visa: This is generally issued for over 10 years
  2. Single Entry Visa: This is given for a period of 6 months only

In order to be eligible for Visitor visa to Canada, applicant must:

  • Have a valid travel document
  • Be in good health
  • Have no criminal record
  • Have sufficient ties with home country
  • Convince an immigration officer that applicant will leave Canada before expiry of their permitted stay
  • Have enough funds to support themselves during their stay in Canada
  • etc…

Common Reasons for Refusal

Many individuals do not understand the process and there is a high rate of refusal when an individual applies on their own.  Normally, when an application is submitted after one or more refusals, it should extensively address all the previous refusal reasons, otherwise an officer may refuse the application again. Common reasons for refusal are;

  • Lack of Travel History: If a person has not traveled anywhere outside of their home country before, they will be refused a visa if they apply on their own.  Our firm can overcome this reason by making legal arguments and referencing a Federal Court Case in the application.​

  • Strong Family Ties to Canada: having family members in Canada can be a reason for refusal, and individual applying on their own can be refused.  Our firm can overcome this reason by making legal arguments and referencing a Federal Court Case in the application.

  • Length of stay: Individuals who state on the application they wish to stay for a longer period, usually require significant financial funds.

  • Real Purpose of Visit: there wasn’t a good enough explanation of the reason for travel to Canada.

  • Lack of Employment Prospects in Home Country   

  • Current Employment Situation

  • Personal Assets

  • Host in Canada financial situation: lack of documentation

  • Documents that do no appear authentic

  • History of overstaying status on a previous visit to Canada

  • Illegal Status in Country of Residence

  • Other Reasons

What Experienced Help Can i get from Pathvisor?

The onus to satisfy the immigration officer that the applicant meets all above requirements is on the applicant. Pathvisor Immigration Services Inc. plays a vital role in helping our clients prepare for the right documents to make sure above requirements are sufficiently met.

How we work

  • 1. Consultation and Appraisal

    Initial consultation, specifications of objectives and evaluating possible options

  • 2. Solutioning & Strategy

    Recommending the  best course of action to meet immigration objectives within given circumstances

  • 3. Collection & Compilation

    Gathering relevant information to complement the narrative

  • 4. Building & Submission

    Building a compelling case to the satisfaction of the program and submitting thereof for best results

  • 5. information and communication

    Keeping clients well informed at all times on the status of the case and its outcome

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We always advise clients to discuss their specific situation with an expert who can help steer you in the right direction. We offer one-to-one consultations as well in which our consultants will understand our clients requirements and will be available to answer any questions in the most precise manner. This process not only adds value but also avoids common mistakes that an applicant is prone to without having a professional consultation. We are your partner in this process, so feel free to book your consultation now!

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