Dependet child of International student-Applied dependent but got only a V1 visa

[noospirit]

Hi All,

I have a small question regarding the temporary resident visa (TRV) for my 2year old child.

I am an international PhD student on a study permit already in montreal, canada for more than a year. My wife is also a student on study permit yet to travel with our daughter at present in India.

We applied for a TRV for our child and got a V1 visa valid for 3years. But from what I read from cic website is that the V1 is like a visitor visa and that the validity of V1 and the eligible duration of possible stay are two different things. The V1 might be valid for 3 years but the maximum duration where the child can stay is 6 months, decided at the port of entry by officer.

What should I do in this case. How will I reapply as the visa is valid for 3years. But again how will the 2 year child leave and come back after 6months? I applied for a dependent visa atleast for the duration of the study permit of parents, or even 1 year. The child is a dependant not a visitor I dont know why is it a V1 visa? I am seriously confused and concerned.

Please help. Thanks a ton in advance.

Regards,

Noospirit

 

[PMM]

Hi

Hi All,

I have a small question regarding the temporary resident visa (TRV) for my 2year old child.

I am an international PhD student on a study permit already in montreal, canada for more than a year. My wife is also a student on study permit yet to travel with our daughter at present in India.

We applied for a TRV for our child and got a V1 visa valid for 3years. But from what I read from cic website is that the V1 is like a visitor visa and that the validity of V1 and the eligible duration of possible stay are two different things. The V1 might be valid for 3 years but the maximum duration where the child can stay is 6 months, decided at the port of entry by officer.

What should I do in this case. How will I reapply as the visa is valid for 3years. But again how will the 2 year child leave and come back after 6months? I applied for a dependent visa atleast for the duration of the study permit of parents, or even 1 year. The child is a dependant not a visitor I dont know why is it a V1 visa? I am seriously confused and concerned.

Please help. Thanks a ton in advance.

Regards,

Noospirit

1. There is no "maximum validity" of stay on entry with a V1. You could get 1 day, you could get 3 years. Your child's visitor status on entry will be probably the same length of time given to your spouse on her study permit.

 

[noospirit]

Dear PMM,

Thanks a lot for easing out my worries at least to a smaller extend. Fingers crossed. I hope everything will workout well in its right time. It was after a lot of hardships that finally we are trying to stay together as a family. Havenot seen my little baby or my family for a very very long time and sometimes it just doesnt feel right.

Thanks again.

Regards,
Noospirit

 

[porlo87]

Dear PMM,

Thanks a lot for easing out my worries at least to a smaller extend. Fingers crossed. I hope everything will workout well in its right time. It was after a lot of hardships that finally we are trying to stay together as a family. Havenot seen my little baby or my family for a very very long time and sometimes it just doesnt feel right.

Thanks again.

Regards,
Noospirit

Hi Noospirit,

Sorry to hear about your challenge. I hope you were able to resolve it back then, and if you did, please can you share your experience with me as I am in a similar situation now.

Thank you in advance.