Temporary residence

VISITOR VISA

Visitor visa (Temporary Resident Visa or TRV) is a document that you can apply for to come to Canada for a vacation, family visit or a short business trip. Visitors are restricted in length of stay and subject to various conditions. You must show the officer that you meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) that you will be in Canada for a temporary stay. TRVs may be for single entry or multiple entry. As a general rule, tourists are admitted for a period of six months unless the officer at Canadian port of entry put the date of departure.

STUDENT PERMIT

Canada has some of the top universities in the world, located in some of the world’s most livable cities. Over 100,000 international students come to Canada each year for a world-class education and to enhance their chances of getting Permanent Residence. Studying in Canada generally requires a Study Permit from an overseas Canadian visa office. Main requirements; · You are enrolled at a designated learning institution (DLI) · Show proof that you have enough money to pay for your tuition fees, living expenses for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada and return transportation for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada · Obey the law, have no criminal record and not be a risk to the security of Canada. you may have to provide a police certificate. · You are in good health. You may need to complete a medical exam. · Convince an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your studies.

SUPER VISA (PARENTS & GRANDPARENTS)

The Parent and Grandparent Super Visa (Super Visa) is a temporary resident permit that allows parents and grandparents to stay for up to 2 years in Canada per visit. It is valid for up to 10 years. ​A regular multiple-entry visa is also valid for up to 10 years, but only allows stays of up to 6 months per visit.

LMIA

Employers in Canada are allowed to hire temporary foreign workers if they are not able to find suitable persons for the position within Canada (permanent residents or Canadian citizens). Employers who want to hire foreign workers should apply for a document called Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) unless some jobs are LMIA exempt. A positive LMIA will show that there is a need for a foreign worker to fill the job.

Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP)

If you are currently working in Canada on a work permit which will soon expire and you have submitted an application for permanent residence through the Express Entry system, you may be eligible for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP). BOWP is issued to bridge the gap between the expiry of a work permit and the final decision on a permanent residence application.