Visitors Visa Extension

[Londo]

Hi Guys,

Am from visa exempt country and i have been in Canada since August. I am looking to extend my stay till I get the outcome of my PR application and I have the following questions pls is anyone can help.

1. Can I request longer than a six months stay?

2. What is the website address to apply?


Many Thanks

 

[BrookeTravels]

Hi Guys,

Am from visa exempt country and i have been in Canada since August. I am looking to extend my stay till I get the outcome of my PR application and I have the following questions pls is anyone can help.

1. Can I request longer than a six months stay?

2. What is the website address to apply?


Many Thanks

Hey! You'll find everything you need to apply to extend your status here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/extend-stay.asp

I extended my visitor status for 1 year last March, and I'm still in process for my PR. I'll be applying again and asking for another 12 months in February.

Top tip: Apply online 30 days before your current status expires. (I assume 6 months since last entry, since visa exempt) Be honest and kind in your application, have your Canadian spouse write a letter to include in your request, and you'll be good to go.

Best of luck to you!

 

[Londo]

Thank you very much.

And lastly did apply online or by mail?

 

[BrookeTravels]

Thank you very much.

And lastly did apply online or by mail?

Online, 100% much easier and they email you if they need anything and when they have reached a decision.

 

[JamesBox]

When I applied online I was told by a very kind CBSA officer to apply 3 days before your current status expires. Buys you more time.

Processing time when I did mine was 3.5 months. This basically meant I got my IEC visa before they even made a decision on my visitor status. Maybe don't leave it so late in case something happens, but I wouldn't go with the 30 day rule personally.