It may not be possible to leave the country at this time with border closing and travel restrictions in full effect as of 18 March 2020. You must take action to extend your legal status as a visitor if you entered Canada as a visitor or temporary resident.
Extending your stay as a visitor:
You would have entered on one of two documents if you entered Canada as a visitor:
• an electronic travel authorization (eTA)
• a visitor visa or a temporary resident visa
• You need to apply for a visitor record, If you would like to stay in Canada longer
When do I need to apply?
Before your current status expired it is important that you apple before that. Most visitors are allowed to stay to Canada for up to 6 months.
Your status expires 6 months from when your passport expires or from your date of entry if you entered Canada through a primary inspection kiosk, whichever comes first.
What is a visitor record?
A visitor record is not a visa, it is a document that allows you to remain in Canada legally and gives you status in Canada. At the time if your visitor records expires, at which point you must submit another extension to remain in Canada legally or you must leave the country. Should you choose to leave the country, a visitor record does not guarantee you re-entry to Canada. For any assistance regarding visa extension contact immigration agent in Sydney.
As a temporary resident extending your stay.
may apply to renew your status, if you are a visitor, temporary worker, or student.
In order to be eligible, you must:
Before the original expiry date of your status submit your application
The initial requirement of your stay is continues to meet
All the conditions of your status by abide (not studying or working without authorization)
You are currently applying as a temporary resident to be restored
How to apply:
You will be required to provide your personal information and to complete an application package and necessary documents. You can also apply through online portal. For any assistance regarding visa extension contact Migration agency in Sydney.
Each member of your family must apply separately who wishes to extend their stay in Canada. This includes your common law partner or spouse as well as dependent child if any.
The steps to apply are as follows:
Make sure you have get all the required documents
Fees payment
Make sure as completely as possible to fill in the forms
Submit your application form, fees and all other supporting documents online.
How long will it take?
On average Online applications take 103 days to process, while 111 days for paper applications.
What happens next?
You can expect to receive an immigration document granting you status and providing a new expiry date, if your application is successful.
You can only stay in Canada until the expiry date of your current temporary resident status, If your application is refused.
You have 90 days from the date of the refusal notice to apply for restoration, If you have been refused an extension.
You do nothave the right to continue working or studying in Canada, If your status is expired and you are waiting to receive a decision on your restoration application.
If you leave the country, you will be treated as though you are applying for new entry upon your return therefore you must remain in Canada in order to apply for restoration of your temporary status. For any assistance regarding visa extension contact Migration agent in Sydney.
