Hi all, does anybody have any idea whether I am allowed to enter Canada after the start date on my Visa? As a hypothetical example, if I have a study permit/visiting research student visa valid from 1 Apr to 1 Dec, can I enter Canada on 15 Apr, say?
If in general, entering late to the country is possible, is there any limit to the number of days I can delay my entry? (I will definitely enter before my Visa expires.)
How about entering Canada earlier than my Visa issue date?
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I am a Singaporean undergraduate, and I will be going to University of Waterloo for a research project (probably under the identity as a visiting research student) for a period of 8 months.
The complication is, I will be entering Canada from London (I have a student exchange there prior to the research project in Waterloo), and that I am not sure of when I can leave London for Canada (due to unconfirmed examination dates).
I am considering, thus, to apply for a Canadian study permit/visa earlier to give myself some buffer, so that I can enter Canada whenever I am done with my examinations in London. This of course involves me (very possibly) entering Canada on a date later than the Visa issue date, which is the main concern that I have.
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I would be grateful if someone with the relevant experience can guide me on this. Thank you!
If in general, entering late to the country is possible, is there any limit to the number of days I can delay my entry? (I will definitely enter before my Visa expires.)
How about entering Canada earlier than my Visa issue date?
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*More details:
I am a Singaporean undergraduate, and I will be going to University of Waterloo for a research project (probably under the identity as a visiting research student) for a period of 8 months.
The complication is, I will be entering Canada from London (I have a student exchange there prior to the research project in Waterloo), and that I am not sure of when I can leave London for Canada (due to unconfirmed examination dates).
I am considering, thus, to apply for a Canadian study permit/visa earlier to give myself some buffer, so that I can enter Canada whenever I am done with my examinations in London. This of course involves me (very possibly) entering Canada on a date later than the Visa issue date, which is the main concern that I have.
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I would be grateful if someone with the relevant experience can guide me on this. Thank you!
