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I'ld like to know the same thing from Suin (as job_seeker asked). Did you ask for an extension as visitor?

Yes, I know that there are proper channels to change from visitor to student. Even that depends on whether or not they accept your letter of acceptance from a college, university or language school. Though most people I've spoken to (including an Immigration Lawyer) have told me that most are...

I agree with you job_seeker! It's always better to tell the truth. I wouldn't dream of lying, it's too risky. Though reading some entries on this forum, I wonder what people are thinking when they do things. Oh well, to each his own. With extension, I guess it's a 50/50 chance what the IO...

Laura357, did you get your extension? What did you first say was your reason for visiting? Was it "visiting Canada" or "visiting your girlfriend"?? THanks! I have a similiar situation and wanted to know who else was able to go this route.

Well, we didn't meet online. We met on a trip I took overseas, but then the relationship continued to grow via online stuff (skype-because it's cheap-emails, txts etc). We've visited each other and had a great vacation together this past summer. Anyways, I agree with Imm........always tell...

Thanks to everyone for their input, it means a lot. I hope things go well, I'm rather tired of the long-distance. Who knows, maybe the only choice we have will be to get married sooner than we had hoped. Good luck to all of you!! If I have any other questions, I know who to ask!! :))

There is no law against deciding to do a sponsorship after having been a visitor. A lot of people do this. One woman on here said she got more than one visit visa extension for the reason "exploring relationship". Really?? WOW!! I didn't think that would be looked upon very well. I would...

Hopefully one final question: my fiance' just made a comment regarding sponsorship. (I think I may have asked this sometime before, but can't seem to find the answer anymore). If he comes here as a tourist/student then asks for extension (and for now we shall say that he gets the extension)...

Sorry for asking another question. It's based on this comment: "If he exits and enters again after a few days, it totally depends on the IO at the border. The proper way would be to apply for extension which you should do when he has 30 days left on his visa and takes currently 101 days, see...

Thanks Leon!! You are a wealth of knowledge. I hope it works for us too!! My fiance' is very "pessimistic" and feels that they won't allow him back in.

One other thing........does the "student visa" have to be for a College or University Degree??

Thanks mud and Leon for your answers. They've helped. However, what will happen if I decide to sponsor him later on (in a year) as "common-law"?? Will they reject him?? I mean it's the only way that he can enter Canada at the moment without getting married. Leon: will they allow him...

I have a similar question to this "fiance', boyfriend (in my case), or just friends - which we are NOT...it's more than that. My boyfriend wants to come here to be with me, and I want that too. Problem is, he can't get in at the moment on Skilled Worker. He has the work experience, but...

it figures!!

by the way, I know that it's not a guarantee that the permit will be accepted.

Hi! I have a quick question. If someone is here as a tourist (say, 2 or 3 months) from a visa-exempt country and wishes to apply to extend their stay and learn English - longer than six months in total - will they have to leave Canada to apply for the study permit? Or can they do it inland...

people on this blog have said to NOT say you are visiting a "friend". I'm so confused!

oops, he's from a visa-exempt country (not the US though), so I know he does not need the visitor visa. However, my question is what should he say at port of entry as to why he is here? What does telling the truth do for him? And how long do we have to wait before I can put in a spousal...

Here's my situation: My boyfriend and I are planning to get married here in Canada (civil ceremony for now) in December. My question is, what is the proper legal way for him to come to Canada for the ceremony? I know that he won't be allowed to stay and that I'll have to sponsor him as spouse...

Hello to all......these questions may have already been asked somewhere (so sorry). My fiance' and I are planning to get married. Is it easier to get married here in Canada or in Europe? If we get married here, can I do an inland sponsorship, or does he have to return to Europe and wait...