Is it possible to apply for an entirely new temporary visa than apply for a visitor record?

[Roopunzel]

Hello. I hope you're all doing well!

I'm a student here in Canada and my mom lives with me, I'm her only child. She needs to go back to our home country so she can renew her residence there, and her temporary residence visa ends on March the 23rd.

We were told by an adviser that she needs to apply for a "visitor record", which will take 90 days apparently... But I was wondering... Can she apply after her current visa expires for a whole new visitor visa? (so WITHOUT the record)

Another thing: So if she returns to our home country and gets her documents done and comes back to Canada before March the 23rd (the expiry date of the visa), will she face difficulties at the airport? We were thinking that she could do that so she can just apply for the visitor record here. (Note: It says "Multiple Entries" on her visa.)

Thank you very much for taking the time to read this!

 

[Bryanna]

I'm a student here in Canada and my mom lives with me, I'm her only child. She needs to go back to our home country so she can renew her residence there, and her temporary residence visa ends on March the 23rd.

If you're referring to her immigration status in Canada then she does not need to return to Kuwait at the moment.

We were told by an adviser that she needs to apply for a "visitor record", which will take 90 days apparently... But I was wondering... Can she apply after her current visa expires for a whole new visitor visa? (so WITHOUT the record)

She must apply to extend her authorized stay/ her visitor status for another X months. She must apply about 30 days or so before her current visitor status expires + no need to leave the country. She will be on implied status until a decision is received.

Do be aware it might seem like your mom is staying with you until you complete your study program. Hence, her application to extend her visitor status may/may not be approved or she could be given a limited, short stay.

Another thing: So if she returns to our home country and gets her documents done and comes back to Canada before March the 23rd (the expiry date of the visa), will she face difficulties at the airport? We were thinking that she could do that so she can just apply for the visitor record here. (Note: It says "Multiple Entries" on her visa.)

As per the visa counterfoil in her passport, what is the validity of her current TRV?

 

[Roopunzel]

As per the visa counterfoil in her passport, what is the validity of her current TRV?

Thank you a lot for your response! I appreciate it.

Her current visa expires on 23/March/2019.

 

[Roopunzel]

If you're referring to her immigration status in Canada then she does not need to return to Kuwait at the moment.

Also, she needs to update her residence FOR KUWAIT. It's because she doesn't have the Kuwaiti passport/citizenship.

So we were thinking that she could do that and come back all before 23/March so she can apply for the visitor record here while she's with me. I wanted to ask if they usually would send her back at the airport because of that, even if her visa is still valid.

 

[Bryanna]

Thank you a lot for your response! I appreciate it.

Her current visa expires on 23/March/2019.

She can apply to extend her visitor status on her current TRV entry. If approved, she will get a visitor record and she can stay until the date mentioned

 

[Bryanna]

Also, she needs to update her residence FOR KUWAIT. It's because she doesn't have the Kuwaiti passport/citizenship.

If this is the case, I would recommend she returns to Kuwait and renews her Kuwait residence permit first.

So we were thinking that she could do that and come back all before 23/March so she can apply for the visitor record here while she's with me. I wanted to ask if they usually would send her back at the airport because of that, even if her visa is still valid.

She can travel/return to Canada any day as long as her TRV is valid i.e. on/before March 23.

How long she is allowed to stay would depend on the immigration officer she meets at the airport when she returns. No stamp in the passport = Can stay for up to 6 months.

But, if it seems like she wants to stay with you until your study program ends or if it seems like she is not a short stay visitor then she could be refused entry at the airport or given a short, limited stay of less than 6 months