Hi,
I would be applying to Ottawa (CPP-O) for Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). Am currently on extended Work Permit and require TRV so that I can return to Canada after visiting my home country. I have below queries about some details in application form and appreciate if anyone can provide the inputs.
1. IMM 5257 - Under Details of Visit to Canada section, what should I select in Purpose of Visit (Business / Tourism / Other). Currently I have selected Other option and in Other column have written "Work". Similarly for my dependants (wife & daughter) I have selected Tourism. Is it OK?
2. IMM 5257 Employment: Since am having more than 12 yrs work experience, should I take the print out of page 3 (IMM 5257) to complete the previous working experience (prev. 10 yrs exp). Also my wife is not working since we landed in Canada for last 2 yrs. Should this period also be mentioned in her application form.She is currently on spousal work permit.
3. Having gone through the timelines of applicants who have received their TRV on their passports, it comes around 3-4 weeks. However, the CIC website mentions you should not provide application minimum 2 months before travelling outside Canada to avoid disappointment. Whats the current trend.