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Written authorization from IRCC, been waiting for 3 weeks.

Leila623

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Jun 13, 2012
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Hi Guys, I am holding a work permit, and my parents are holding a visitor Visa, my kids are Canadian, Kids and their Grandparents planning return to Canada,
assuming my parents need an written authorization from IRCC, but I requested 3 weeks ago, still no reply yet, their website saying response within 5 days, is someone here on the same boat?
 

mashulia_26

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Apr 6, 2018
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Hi Guys, I am holding a work permit, and my parents are holding a visitor Visa, my kids are Canadian, Kids and their Grandparents planning return to Canada,
assuming my parents need an written authorization from IRCC, but I requested 3 weeks ago, still no reply yet, their website saying response within 5 days, is someone here on the same boat?
Your parents can't come to Canada now since you're not a PR or a citizen. Grandparents of PR/citizens (aka your kids) are not exempt.
 

canuck78

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Jun 18, 2017
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Written authorization is not guaranteed so I would be looking at other ways from your children to travel. Not sure how old they are but there are unaccompanied minor programs.
 

Amnoor86

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Aug 25, 2020
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Hello guys, I have similarl question. I have valid study permit. My mother is single. I am wondering is there anyone who can help me in drafting an email to IRCC. She is currently in USA with my sister. Her visa got expired in USA. I want her to come and stay with me. As India situation is very bad. Any suggestions how to write a letter to Ircc
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
92,893
20,518
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
Hello guys, I have similarl question. I have valid study permit. My mother is single. I am wondering is there anyone who can help me in drafting an email to IRCC. She is currently in USA with my sister. Her visa got expired in USA. I want her to come and stay with me. As India situation is very bad. Any suggestions how to write a letter to Ircc
She doesn't qualify for the family member exception since your status in Canada is temporary (study permit) rather than permanent (PR or citizenship).

You can certainly try contacting IRCC but unfortunately should be expecting a refusal since she doesn't fall under the exception.

Does she already hold an approved TRV?
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
92,893
20,518
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
Yes she already has TRV. I believe she still need exemption from IRCC from Canada
Yes, she would need an exemption.

Is there any way she can restore her status in the U.S.? This wil make it more difficult to get an approval since it raises concerns she may overstay in Canada. Is restoring her status there possible? If so, I would do that first.
 

Leila623

Full Member
Jun 13, 2012
21
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Write to IRCC yourself, on their website, you can find the details you need to provide, and a reasonable reason that your family member is not here for tourism, you have a chance to get the written authorization, been waiting for 4 weeks, still no reply yet.