Visitor record processing time

[rashaniqua]

We submitted our visitor record application in end of march and the processing time was 93 days back then. It is now 180 days...He completed a medical exam and was asked for a sputum sample and repeat chest x ray in 3 months but since then we haven't heard anything else..Just wondering if anyone has experienced the same and usually how long does it take to get updates on visitor record applications?

thank you and any insight is much appreciated!

 

[Naturgrl]

We submitted our visitor record application in end of march and the processing time was 93 days back then. It is now 180 days...He completed a medical exam and was asked for a sputum sample and repeat chest x ray in 3 months but since then we haven't heard anything else..Just wondering if anyone has experienced the same and usually how long does it take to get updates on visitor record applications?

thank you and any insight is much appreciated!

He is within normal times so nothing to do but wait.

 

[PR->Citizen->OCI]

Urgent Inquiry: Visitor Record issued at border vs. Pending Extension Application

We were recently blessed with a baby (currently 4 months old). Due to a difficult delivery, my wife is still recovering. As I work full-time, my in-laws have been staying with us to provide support.

They originally arrived in Canada on July 29th, 2025. On December 24, 2025, we submitted an application to extend their stay (Visitor Record), which is still processing.
However, my in-laws had to cross the border last night. Upon re-entry, they were issued a Visitor Record with below specific conditions

1. Must leave Canada by February 16, 2026
2. Must furnish proof of compliance on Feb 16, 2026 at niagara falls rainbow bridge

We need them to stay until June 25, 2026. I have three questions:

1. Does the new Visitor Record (expiring Feb 16) override the "implied status" from their pending extension application?

2. Can they legally stay past February 16 while the December 24 application is still in process?

3. Is it possible to take them to the CBSA office at Pearson Airport to request a new Visitor Record that overrides the February 16 departure date?

4. Can they apply for a fresh visitor record (Extend stay in Canada) other than the one they applied on Dec 24th, 2025? Will this allow them to stay in Canada until the new application is decisioned? If Yes, do they need to still report at rainbow bridge by Feb 16th, 2026 as per condition on the Visitor record? Also, while applying for fresh new visitor record extension, do I have to provide medical exam upfront, since they are from India or can we choose to take it after the application is processed?

 

[Naturgrl]

Urgent Inquiry: Visitor Record issued at border vs. Pending Extension Application

We were recently blessed with a baby (currently 4 months old). Due to a difficult delivery, my wife is still recovering. As I work full-time, my in-laws have been staying with us to provide support.

They originally arrived in Canada on July 29th, 2025. On December 24, 2025, we submitted an application to extend their stay (Visitor Record), which is still processing.
However, my in-laws had to cross the border last night. Upon re-entry, they were issued a Visitor Record with below specific conditions

1. Must leave Canada by February 16, 2026
2. Must furnish proof of compliance on Feb 16, 2026 at niagara falls rainbow bridge

We need them to stay until June 25, 2026. I have three questions:

1. Does the new Visitor Record (expiring Feb 16) override the "implied status" from their pending extension application?

2. Can they legally stay past February 16 while the December 24 application is still in process?

3. Is it possible to take them to the CBSA office at Pearson Airport to request a new Visitor Record that overrides the February 16 departure date?

4. Can they apply for a fresh visitor record (Extend stay in Canada) other than the one they applied on Dec 24th, 2025? Will this allow them to stay in Canada until the new application is decisioned? If Yes, do they need to still report at rainbow bridge by Feb 16th, 2026 as per condition on the Visitor record? Also, while applying for fresh new visitor record extension, do I have to provide medical exam upfront, since they are from India or can we choose to take it after the application is processed?

1. A VR is cancelled once they leave the country. They re-entered and have been given a time to leave.
2. The December application was cancelled when the left Canada.
3. No.
4. They have to leave the country of Feb 16 and show that they have left the country. If they don't it could start a removal order. CBSA believe they have no intention of leaving.

A TRV lets you enter Canada, and stay for up to 6 months. Now they are trying to stay up to a year. CBSA has now given them a time to leave. At the border, if they said to officers that they were helping (cleaning, cooking) you and your wife then that is considered work. They were lucky they were allowed to return.