While you intend to get a PR after entering Canada with a Visitor visa, the need to convince the Canadian authorities of your intention to depart, arises from the numerous stories of rejected applications due to insufficient evidence.
Navigating the intricacies of visa applications can indeed be daunting. This is why a straightforward approach have been stretched out for you for a dream come through.
I just arrived in Canada with a visitor’s visa. How do I begin my PR processing because I don’t want to come back?
It is not possible to become a permanent resident of Canada on a Visitor Visa. After your Canada Visitor Visa expires, you are required to go back to your home country.
To stay in Canada for a while longer, you can:
Apply for a Visitor Visa Extension: You can apply for a Canada Visitor Visa extension at least 2 weeks before your visa is about to expire and stay for another 6 months in Canada. If your visa expires while your extension application is under process, you can remain in Canada till the authorities make a final decision.
Apply for a Canada PR visa: If you are looking to apply for permanent residency in Canada offered by the Canadian government. You can choose below pathways-
Skilled Worker: Assess your eligibility for direct Canada PR application through Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP).
Have a job offer: Secure a valid job offer from a Canadian employer, gain Canadian work experience, and start the Canada PR application process.
An International Student: Obtain a study permit for pursuing studies in Canada. Following the completion of your program, you might qualify for a post-graduation work permit, a pathway toward permanent residency.
Have a family member in Canada: If you have a close relative who holds Canadian citizenship or permanent residency, they could sponsor you for permanent residency.
An entrepreneur or businessperson: If you wish to establish a business in Canada, explore Canada’s Investor Visa programs, which automatically grant eligibility for permanent residency.
Hope this helps.
Can I enter Canada with a visitor visa and then disappear?
NO, DON’T try that..!
Canada is one of the very few countries on the globe where it is almost impossible to “disappear” and live on.
I will give you only three letters: SIN (Social Insurance Number)
No SIN = no housing, no job of any kind, no job search, no banking, no credit, no paycheque, no car purchase, no driver’s licence, no schooling or training, no health care, no social services of any kind, shape or form, no possibility to – ever – become legitimized.
You are truly a waif, a non-existing person without any base or foundation to live on at all.
So, you say, why is it so easy to “disappear” in USA? Big difference, they aren’t using SSN (Social Security Number) the way we use our SIN.
In USA you will be arrested “if” you are found.
In Canada, you will be sought after, arrested and deported sooner than you can possibly imagine.
Your employer, if you are found working, will also be arrested and subject to a jail term. – This is one HUGE disincentive to hire anyone who doesn’t have a SIN number.
Plus, you cannot get a visitor’s permit to come to Canada in the first place if there is even a hint that you intend to “come to stay”.
Our immigration officers are pretty good at ferreting out and denying these applications.
My husband got 5 years banned from Canada due to misrepresentation and I am in Canada on an open work permit. Will it affect my PR or am I eligible for getting PR?
Here is the issue…
Immigration Canada regulations require you to list all immediate family members when you apply for PR.
If you do not list your husband and earn PR on your own, it will then become very difficult to later claim him as your spouse and apply to sponsor him. The immediate question Immigration Canada will have is why your husband wasn’t listed on your application.
If you do not include your husband in your application, then you commit misrepresentation. There is also no guarantee that your husband will be allowed into Canada in five years. The five-year ban is on applying. It has nothing to do with acceptance.
Whether you can obtain PR also depends on whether you qualify on your own. Yes, your husband’s ban could affect your application but I’m not able to say for sure whether that will happen or not. But you will have to include him on your application for PR.
Here is the wording on the Immigration Canada website:
“Important: If you’re applying for permanent residence in Canada, you must declare all family members (who are not already Canadian citizens or permanent residents). There are no exceptions to the requirement. Please review the definition of “family member” in Appendix A.
All family members (who are not already Canadian citizens or permanent residents) must be examined as part of the process of applying for permanent residence in Canada, even if they will not become permanent residents along with the principal applicant.
Family members who are not declared and examined are excluded from the family class, which means you can’t sponsor them later. If a permanent resident doesn’t declare all family members on their application, they could risk losing their own permanent resident status.”
Clear? As your husband discovered, being honest in your application is very important. In general, Canadians are law-abiding and do not want dishonest people emigrating to Canada.
BTW, I notice the person responding from India sees no problem with a fraudulent application and has advised you to do that. Don’t.
Further addition – read this… I wasn’t sure if your spouse’s inadmissibility would affect your application and didn’t have time to research further at that moment, so I flagged it as unknown and left it for the OP to research.
I have since had a free moment to research further and found that an inadmissible family member will invalidate a PR application unless she is able to get a humanitarian reversal of the inadmissibility (see following link for details.) So my response is the same as John Matkowsky ‘s excellent response. I’m updating my post so there is no confusion for the OP going forward.
Humanitarian and compassionate: Inadmissibility of family members (A42)
9 Ways to Prove That You Will Leave Canada at the End of Your Stay or Studies
Working out the Canadian visa procedures requires clarity, especially in demonstrating your intent to depart post-stay. Providing solid evidence ensures a smoother application process. You can prove that you will leave Canada at the end of your Stay or Studies with these points below:
1. Securing Return Flight Tickets
While a return flight alone doesn’t guarantee visa approval, it complements other proofs. Coupled with other strong evidence, such as employment letters or familial ties, it paints a more comprehensive picture. This multi-faceted approach increases the likelihood of establishing genuine intent to depart post-stay.
2. Furnishing Employment Commitments Back Home
Commitment to job responsibilities in your home country is a persuasive indicator of intention to depart Canada after a visit. An employment letter detailing your job role and specifying your expected return date holds weight with immigration authorities. Such a document signifies a job, a well-defined career path, and ongoing professional obligations in your home country.
3. Demonstrating Financial Ties
Solid financial roots, depicted through various documents, can sway visa decisions in your favor.
Recurring transactions, primarily involving significant assets, such as; property ownership, tax payments, or even business operations documentation can be influential.
These indicate a substantial economic presence and a structured life rooted firmly in your home country. When presented convincingly, financial ties provide a sturdy foundation for your departure intent.
4. Showcasing Family Bonds
Demonstrating deep-rooted connections showcases a tangible reason for your return, and can profoundly impact visa officers’ perceptions.
Family is an emotional anchor, making their return inevitable after studies or visits abroad. Highlighting commitments like elderly care or participation in family functions strengthens your argument, including photos, communication logs, or evidence of financial support, letters from family detailing significant events or responsibilities add a personal touch to the visa application.
5. Committing to Future Educational Endeavors
Creating a compelling narrative by aligning your educational future with institutions in your home country.
Showcasing commitments to seminars, workshops, or training sessions planned for post-Canada stay emphasizes a continued educational journey. Documents and letters from institutions or professors awaiting your return can bolster your claim.
This narrative, underlined by concrete evidence, can assure Canadian officials of your intention to depart post-studies or visit.
6. Spotlight on Previous Travel History
A consistent record of adhering to visa guidelines speaks volumes to immigration officials. Past behaviors, especially in travel, can indicate future actions, making travel history a significant factor in visa assessments.
Previous stamps and visas are evidence of timely exits from countries, especially those with stringent immigration policies, can be beneficial. These travel records, when combined with no visa violations, position you as trustworthy in the eyes of Canadian officials.
7. Drafting a Statement of Intent
To summarize, a Statement of Intent becomes a personal testament. It goes beyond mere formalities, enabling a heartfelt conversation with the immigration department, affirming your intent to depart post-stay or study.
Your statement detailing your objectives for visiting Canada for studies, work, or leisure builds a foundation. Pairing these objectives with the assurance of your return to family, job, or community roles, creates a balanced narrative. This dual focus ensures the officer understands your commitment to both endeavors.
8. Affiliation with Home-Based Organizations
When Canadian officials see proof of your engagements, they recognize someone intertwined with their home community.
Whether it’s a professional association, a community group, a charitable endeavor, letters of continued membership, event participation, or even future obligations can bolster your case.
These connections highlight your ongoing roles and responsibilities, and your genuine reasons for eventual return, even after a temporary stay in Canada.
9. Evidence of No Long-Term Assets in Canada
The lack of long-term Canadian investments serves as a beacon of intention.
Showcasing property and investments in your home country establishes ties, detailing the lack of Canadian assets depicts short-term plans.
Supporting this with bank statements or property records can offer a clearer financial picture. This transparent approach can ensure visa officers understand your financial positioning in Canada.
It provides a narrative with solid proofs of the commitment to return home after completing the Canadian stint, whether for studies or a brief stay.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Can you apply for PR while on visitor visa Canada?
Yes, it is possible for someone to travel to Canada on a visiting visa and then apply for permanent residence there. The process is known as ‘application for permanent residence from within Canada’.
Can I convert my Canada visitor visa to work permit?
They do not need to leave the country in order to get a work permit for Canada. Foreign nationals who are in Canada on a visitor visa can search for the Job for themselves and those who receive a valid job offer will continue to be able to apply for the work permit
Does visitor visa rejection affect Canada PR?
It should be mentioned that being refused a temporary visa (student, work or visitor) does not mean you can’t apply for Canadian Permanent Residence. In fact, many refusals for temporary visas are because the visa officer has concerns that you will not leave Canada at the end of your Canadian status.
How long does it take to convert visitor visa to work permit in Canada?
Interim Authorization to Work:
If you have applied for a work permit in Canada under visitor status, you must wait about 132 days to receive it. It means you can’t work until the work permit is approved.
Navigating the intricacies of visa applications can indeed be daunting. This is why we have penned for you a straightforward approach for you to have your dreams come through.
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