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Can I leave Canada while waiting the result of Visitor Record (extend stay)

xiaoyi

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Nov 23, 2018
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Hi,

If anyone knows if my parents have submitted an application for visitor record to extend their stay in Canada (before the expiry of their current stay), while they are still waiting for the final results (current processing time 100+ days), can they leave Canada? I am a little confused, as at that time their initial stay will be expired (exceed 6 months), but the final decision for the extension hasn't been received.

Thanks a lot
 

scylla

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Jun 8, 2010
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Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
Hi,

If anyone knows if my parents have submitted an application for visitor record to extend their stay in Canada (before the expiry of their current stay), while they are still waiting for the final results (current processing time 100+ days), can they leave Canada? I am a little confused, as at that time their initial stay will be expired (exceed 6 months), but the final decision for the extension hasn't been received.

Thanks a lot
Yes - they can leave Canada and return home.
 

xiaoyi

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Nov 23, 2018
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Anyone has an idea with respect to - Is a Letter of Explanation required? Where to upload it? (the current document list does not have a specific item for this)
 

hondubai

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Oct 1, 2010
219
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Category........
Visa Office......
London
NOC Code......
3113
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17/11/2010
AOR Received.
received on 28/02/2011
IELTS Request
sent with documents
File Transfer...
27/03/2011
Med's Request
22/08/2011
Med's Done....
15/09/2011 Medical received on 11/11/11
Passport Req..
11/4/2012
VISA ISSUED...
12/5/2012 get passports back on 19/5/2012
If my parent has a multiple entry visitor visa that would expire few years from now but she will exceed 6 months stay soon as the flight was cancelled. Is visa extension necessary? Thanks
 

PMM

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Jun 30, 2005
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Hi

If my parent has a multiple entry visitor visa that would expire few years from now but she will exceed 6 months stay soon as the flight was cancelled. Is visa extension necessary? Thanks
1. Yes, she would need an extension if she was admitted for 6 months and is staying longer then that.
 
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hondubai

Hero Member
Oct 1, 2010
219
19
Category........
Visa Office......
London
NOC Code......
3113
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17/11/2010
AOR Received.
received on 28/02/2011
IELTS Request
sent with documents
File Transfer...
27/03/2011
Med's Request
22/08/2011
Med's Done....
15/09/2011 Medical received on 11/11/11
Passport Req..
11/4/2012
VISA ISSUED...
12/5/2012 get passports back on 19/5/2012
Hi



1. Yes, she would need an extension if she was admitted for 6 months and is staying longer then that.
Thanks PPM. The expiry in the stamp is 2026. There is nothing in the passport indicates that she has to leave in 6 months. It is just my assumption that any visit visa shouldn't exceed 6 months per single stay, am I right?
 

bellaluna

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May 23, 2014
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Thanks PPM. The expiry in the stamp is 2026. There is nothing in the passport indicates that she has to leave in 6 months. It is just my assumption that any visit visa shouldn't exceed 6 months per single stay, am I right?
https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1016&top=16

the expiry date of 2026 means she is able to use that visa to ENTER Canada while the visa is valid. It does not mean she can stay in Canada until 2026.

it is also possible to have an expired visa but have valid status (authorized stay) in Canada.

visa and status are different, separate things.
 
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