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Hi, my GF (Thai) and I will soon be living together - the rough plan is 7 months in Canada and 5 months in Thailand. She has a 10 year visitor visa and I'm aware that the maximun she can stay is 6 months but that she can also apply for an extension (visitor record). What exactly is the...

Hi, our company has an off-shore employee in the Phils. We would like for her to visit Canada for several weeks in December. Can someone advise the type of visa she needs? Technically she we will be "working" in Canada (essentially doing the same job that she performs in the Phils, but will...

Hi, my Thai GF has a multi-entry visitor visa and she plans to visit me this summer. Her 30 year old niece plans to accompany her. The trip will be about 10 days. The niece should not have much difficulty getting a visa, however not sure what the best way to complete her application. Should...

Hi, my GF applied March 14 and the estimated processing time (Thailand) is 25 days. So far no movement at all. Is this normal? I see so many posts about TRV taking months/years, it makes me wonder if processing times are out to lunch?

Hi, there are several threads on which portal to use and I'm surprised that no one seems to know the answer. I have an application ready to go on both the IRCC portal and the secure website (GCKey), hoping someone can clarify which should be used? If you google how to apply for a Canadian...

Hi, just switched over to the new portal. This is for my Thai GF. For the question why do I need a visa, does she say: 1 Tourism 2 to visit my spouse, common law partner..... 3 other family member or friend I think it would be incorrect to put common law partner - we are living together 5...

Hi Just read another thread that mentions a new IRCC portal. I'm confused as I just put together an application on what looks the same portal as I used 4 years ago (everything looks the same) I created a GCkey to login . Just want to be sure I'm using the correct portal - when I google new...

Hi, I've started an application for my Thai GF. Her first TRV in 2019 was successful and they issued a multiple entry TRV (Class = V-1) for 2+ years (to match the expiry of her passport). So not worried about getting her second TRV since her credentials are the same and she now has travel...

Hi, I have some questions regarding the TR process. The background: My girlfriend is Thai, we have been together 6 years. In 2019 she was successful in getting a TR to visit Canada (on 2nd attempt) and she visited for 10 days as per the plan submitted in her application. SHe hasn't been back...

Hi, this forum was helpful to me 3 years ago. I was applying for a TRV for my Thai GF. First try was rejected, then I wrote a blistering letter to my MP and he was good enough to write a "letter of support". The 2nd try was not only successful, the expiry on it was dated 2 yes out (to match...

My thai GF's first app was refused in January. I requested the visa officers notes - they claimed she would have an economic motive to stay in Canada and that her purpose of travel was vague and poorly documented. So in the second application i did a cover letter to refute the reasons for...

I think this is the most important document but it seems the only place to put it is in the "other (optional)" section. Just wondering if there is a better place. I believe each section only allows for one document. thanks

in form 5257 details of visit to canada section, on the first attempt my GF indicated that I was her "friend" in the relationship box. Should she put "boyfriend" instead? I did indicate in the invitation letter that she was my GF so we weren't trying to hide anything. So better to be...

In several places it asks for purpose of visit and among the choices are visit and tourism. My GF will be visiting me but we will be doing tourism activities, so not sure which way to answer? Is it important?

Doing the online version .... Under what section do you put the cover letter? I guess it has to go under "client information" in the "optional" section. Can some confirm?

Is there any downside with my gf designating me as her representative?

i'm on the govt website and it asks if you are requesting information under the "privacy act" or "access to information act" Not sure the answer?

one question I need help with: Can you provide "proof of relationship" Yes or No we are just BF and GF so should I say YES, and if so, what constitutes "proof" that you are friends? I'm inclined to answer No because my girlfriend is not dependent on me for her trip. She is staying at my...

My Thai GF's visa was rejected. 3 reasons - travel history, family ties, purpose of visit Travel history - her only travels have been to Korea, Singapore and Indonesia. Is that not good enough? I would have thought Korea and Singapore would be considered "sufficiently desirable" Family...

I went to the embassy yesterday to ask a few questions about the TRV for my GF. They sent me to the VFS office. Does this mean I must use VFS to apply for visa? Also is there any advantage of doing the on-line application? Thanks It sound like whichever way you choose you need to make a trip...