tourist visa after refused open work permit

[cari s7]

I live in South Africa, I applied for an open work permit in February 2019, at that time of applying, I was unhappy in my work situation and thought I could go to Canada on a 3 or 6 months contract to travel the country and get paid while I'm exploring Canada. But I have been refused due to the fact that an open work permit only applies to the spouse or common-law partner of a work permit holder in Canada (I am single). I was unaware of the requirements at the time of applying since it was a rushed option because I just wanted to quit my job and go asap.

Now 4 months later, I recently opened my own company in South Africa (very happy in my new work situation) but would still like to travel to Canada for a period of 6 months as a tourist. I am aware that the previous refusal is going to have a negative impact on whether my tourist visa will be approved, could you please advise on how to improve my visa to be accepted.

 

[Buletruck]

Leaving your newly opened company for 6 months doesn’t show particularly strong ties. And you only get to enter Canada for as long as CBSA days you can stay for. 6 months is never guaranteed.

 

[cari s7]

I have ties in South Africa as my parents are pensioners and I will be returning to take care of them. My company is a graphic design & advertising company which makes it possible for me to still do work for my South African clients while I am traveling abroad.

 

[scylla]

I live in South Africa, I applied for an open work permit in February 2019, at that time of applying, I was unhappy in my work situation and thought I could go to Canada on a 3 or 6 months contract to travel the country and get paid while I'm exploring Canada. But I have been refused due to the fact that an open work permit only applies to the spouse or common-law partner of a work permit holder in Canada (I am single). I was unaware of the requirements at the time of applying since it was a rushed option because I just wanted to quit my job and go asap.

Now 4 months later, I recently opened my own company in South Africa (very happy in my new work situation) but would still like to travel to Canada for a period of 6 months as a tourist. I am aware that the previous refusal is going to have a negative impact on whether my tourist visa will be approved, could you please advise on how to improve my visa to be accepted.

Six months is far too long a trip to request.

Your parents won't be seen as a tie to your home country - especially if you are able to leave them for six months.

Given the recent open work permit refusal, you should apply for a 2-3 week trip instead and demonstrate ties to your home country through things such as: property ownership, proof that you own and run a business (e.g. tax returns, etc.), proof of other assets.