vermas said:
Dear friends,
My wife is March 2015 applicant (NDVO) and is currently with me here in Canada on TRV (multiple entry). She entered Canada on 01 March 2015 so 6 months will expire on 31 August 2015. I will appreciate if some one can share his/her experience on how to extend Visitor Visa from within Canada, Online or hard copies?
Thanks in advance and best wishes to everyone waiting for their PR.
Cheers..
I did it online for my wife. Processing times are quicker. I suggest you apply at least 30 days before her 6 months are up. I am assuming that the the multiple TRV is valid beyond August 2015...because the extension asked has to be within the validity of the visa stamped on your passport. You can even ask a year (if it is within the validity of the TRV) if you wish.
If I remember correctly, you need to create a GC Key login and a MyCIC login. Follow the system steps and you should be fine.
Make sure the document formats and sizes are according to the specifications on the website. I had to use some online tools to make the photo meet the specs. I suggest you get a photo taken at Shoppers and then scan and upload it. Documents that you could include (based on what I did and the extension was granted):
- Invitation Letter from you confirming that you would like her to stay longer and that you will financially support her
- Your Proof of employment and last three months slip or any other proof of income (savings etc...)
- Bank statements for the past three months - I had a joint account with my wife here in Canada so I included that
- Your PR Card scan or Canadian Passport scan (based on your status in Canada)
- SA Letter from CPC-Mississauga and any other correspondence your visa office processing your wife's PR app (if applicable) otherwise SA is enough
- Cover Letter from your wife requesting the extension and listing supporting documentations
- The e-medical receipt from the PR app; not mandatory but I included it anyways because it is a tab on the online app - would not hurt
the system will tell you if your application is acceptable to be submitted; you will get a file number and the online system will regularly update you on the progress. All the best!