just need advice

[ikkics]

Hi, I'm new to this forum so please bare with me with understanding and patience

I currently have a long distance relationship with my girlfriend whom I met on-line. I recently Graduated last year and now working as a Nurse in Canada with parttime/casual jobs (working like a full time). I'm 23 years old and Canadian citizen and my girlfriend is 19 and from Lithuania, she has travelled to Germany, Russia, and will go to China for a Job there and will travel to US after China. Now for my point. I was wondering, is it okay for my gf to apply for a visitors visa or she too young? would she have a high refusal rate just because she's young? If able to, I can send her a invitation letter. I just want her to visit me so we can spend time together instead of just being limited to skyping daily. I can provide her basic needs (shelter/food/clothing, etc.). I would just like to seek advise from you experts out there . Thank you

 

[Amir_Khalilov]

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Hi, I'm new to this forum so please bare with me with understanding and patience

I currently have a long distance relationship with my girlfriend whom I met on-line. I recently Graduated last year and now working as a Nurse in Canada with parttime/casual jobs (working like a full time). I'm 23 years old and Canadian citizen and my girlfriend is 19 and from Lithuania, she has travelled to Germany, Russia, and will go to China for a Job there. Now for my point. I was wondering, is it okay for my gf to apply for a visitors visa or she too young? would she have a high refusal rate just because she's young? If able to, I can send her a invitation letter. I just want her to visit me so we can spend time together instead of just being limited to skyping daily. I can provide her basic needs (shelter/food/clothing, etc.). I would just like to seek advise from you experts out there . Thank you

You have to convince VO that your girlfirend will leave Canada at the end of her authorised stay. VO will also consider factors like to ties to home coutry/country of residense, personal asset and financial status, purpose of visit and others, travel history. Taking into account that your girlfriend is travelling most of the time, which means she has weak ties to home coutry/country of residense, this may cause major reason for rejection. Yet you never know. Perhaps preparing strong case, and fingers crossed, your grilfriend may have luck.

 

[ikkics]

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Thanks for replying, i just need a little bit more of advice. any takers?

We plan on getting Married here in Canada but I don't know if that is allowed while on visitors.

 

[scylla]

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Yes - she can get married in Canada as a visitor.

If she holds a biometric passport (e-passport) then she does not need a visa to visit Canada. Otherwise she will need to apply for a visa.

 

[ikkics]

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how long does an e-passport allow her to stay in Canada if she has one?

 

[scylla]

Re: just need advise

how long does an e-passport allow her to stay in Canada if she has one?

How long she is allowed to stay is up to the immigration officer she encounters when she visits Canada. The passport can allow her to stay up to six months - she can try to apply for an extension after these six months. But again, how long she is actually allowed to stay will be determined when she arrives in Canada. It would be a very good idea to carry evidence that shows she has strong ties to her home country and has no plans on remaining in Canada long term. I would not mention the plans to marry unless specifically asked.

 

[ikkics]

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Just another question, Does Canada have any special agreements on some European countries that they may enter without a visa? I read somewhere that some Asian countries like Japan/S.Korea/Singapore don't necessarily need Visa to visit Canada. If these were true, do you know which European countries are included, if there are?

 

[Jalex23]

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Just another question, Does Canada have any special agreements on some European countries that they may enter without a visa? I read somewhere that some Asian countries like Japan/S.Korea/Singapore don't necessarily need Visa to visit Canada. If these were true, do you know which European countries are included, if there are?

The agreement is to ask for a VISA, the default is not to be asked for one. VISAs are imposed when Canada has reasons to believe visitors from a certain country are not authentic visitors.

Use the tool: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp

 

[ikkics]

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So, I just found out, she does have the e-passport. now, for a new question. What are her chances of being granted a 6 months stay in Canada?

 

[scylla]

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So, I just found out, she does have the e-passport. now, for a new question. What are her chances of being granted a 6 months stay in Canada?

It's impossible for any of us to say since how long she is allowed into Canada is entirely up to the immigration officer. We really can't give you a percentage or chance.

Those who are visa exempt (like her) often are granted a six month visit. On the other hand, she is young and it's possible the immigration officer may have concerns about her intentions in Canada and only grant her a shorter visit.

The best thing she can do is make sure she behaves as a tourist (have a return flight, don't pack like she's moving to Canada). And in case she's asked, have evidence that proves she has ties to her home country (e.g. has a job, is enrolled in school, has a rental property, etc.).

 

[ikkics]

okay, here is another one. If however, we do end up getting married here in Canada while she is visiting is it possible to apply for family/spousal sponsorship right away?

 

[mikeymyke]

Yes, the inland route. Even though it's allowed, its sometimes frowned upon by CIC when you mention you plan to visit, then marry and file an inland sponsorship. Sure you can withhold that info, but if they find out, it will cause you a lot of problems at the border.

 

[ikkics]

okay, I just thought of a crazy idea. what if, lets say she does end up leaving the country because her stay is close to expiring. would it be possible that when she leaves, she will come back to Canada 1- 3 weeks after for another visit?

 

[scylla]

okay, I just thought of a crazy idea. what if, lets say she does end up leaving the country because her stay is close to expiring. would it be possible that when she leaves, she will come back to Canada 1- 3 weeks after for another visit?

It's certainly possible for her to try returning. But whether she is allowed into Canada and for how long is up to the immigration officer she speaks to when she enters the country.