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visitor in canada

petals31

Newbie
Aug 22, 2012
2
0
i will apply for visitor visa in canada and if granted...can i be permitted to proceed to the usa to visit a friend?
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
92,952
20,550
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
The USA is a different country with its own rules. If you want to enter the US, you will have to meet their requirements for visiting. A Canadian visit visa does not allow you to visit the US.
 

petals31

Newbie
Aug 22, 2012
2
0
Re: to work temporarily while a visitor in canada

can i work temporarily during my stay as a tourist in canada?
 

amikety

VIP Member
Dec 4, 2011
4,905
143
Calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
15-01-2013
AOR Received.
2-2-2013
Med's Done....
12-10-2012
Passport Req..
9-07-2013
VISA ISSUED...
7-08-2013
LANDED..........
7-08-2013
Re: to work temporarily while a visitor in canada

petals31 said:
can i work temporarily during my stay as a tourist in canada?
To work you would need to find an employer willing to provide you a LMO. This can be very difficult.

Where are you from? What types of jobs will you be applying for?
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
92,952
20,550
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
Re: to work temporarily while a visitor in canada

petals31 said:
can i work temporarily during my stay as a tourist in canada?
No - you can't. It is illegal to work as a tourist in Canada. If you wish to work, you must obtain a work visa. And as amikety explained, you'll need to find an employer first.
 

sphinxfa

Newbie
Nov 12, 2012
2
0
As a visitor it is illegal for you to work in Canada. If you wish to work you should first of all be hired by an employer. They should get approval for Labor Market opinion. Then you can apply for a work permit which can take anywhere from 3-5 months. The whole process can take up to 8 months.

You cannot visit USA with a Canadian Visa, unless you are USA visa-exempt.