Can I apply for PR while on visitor visa?
If you are visiting Canada on a visitor visa it is very difficult to turn that visitor visa into permanent residency. In most cases, you would not be able to meet the requirements for permanent residency while in Canada on a visit.
Can I sponsor my wife who is on tourist visa in Canada?
It is possible to apply for spousal sponsorship at the same time you apply for a visitor visa thanks to the concept of dual intent. Some couples applying for spousal or common-law partner sponsorship want to first apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) and then come to Canada to apply for inland sponsorship.
Is visitor visa An immigration status?
A visitor visa, also referred to as a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), is an immigration document that allows foreign nationals to travel to and enter Canada. Unless you are from a visa-exempt country, you will need a visitor visa to enter Canada whether you are coming as a student, temporary worker, or simply to visit.
How can I change my tourist visa to permanent resident?
- Determine if you are eligible to apply for a Green Card.
- You or someone else must file an immigrant petition for you (if applicable)
- Check visa availability (if applicable)
- File Form I-485.
- Go to your Application Support Center appointment.
- Go to your interview (if applicable)
Can I stay in Canada after my visitor visa expires?
Yes. You can leave Canada and return as long as your visitor visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is still valid. If your visitor visa or eTA is expired, you must apply for and receive a new one before you leave.
Can I bring my wife to Canada immediately after marriage?
Once you are married or in a common-law relationship, you can then apply for a spousal sponsorship. Only after the application for spousal sponsorship is approved, will the married spouse become a Canadian permanent resident.
What is difference between tourist visa and Visitor visa?
Tourist visa can only be used for tourism and leisure purpose whereas a visit visa can be used for business meetings, to attend a seminar or any other purpose. With a tourist visa, you can stay for 14 days or 30 days and it is extendible for 40 days period whereas with a visit visa you can stay for 90 days.