Changing Work Visa to Visitor
Aug 5th 2013, 8:27 pm
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Changing Work Visa to Visitor
Hi Everyone
My work Visa is nearly up next month and I was wondering how I can change my status to a visitor? Can this be done online? If so where? Are there any fees to pay? Does anyone know how long it takes?
I got told I could go to the the USA and then comeback in, however I am planning to travel alittle after my visa expires and my sister is also visiting me so I have not yet booked a ticket back.
Can anyone offer any advice?
My work Visa is nearly up next month and I was wondering how I can change my status to a visitor? Can this be done online? If so where? Are there any fees to pay? Does anyone know how long it takes?
I got told I could go to the the USA and then comeback in, however I am planning to travel alittle after my visa expires and my sister is also visiting me so I have not yet booked a ticket back.
Can anyone offer any advice?
Aug 5th 2013, 9:06 pm
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Re: Changing Work Visa to Visitor
Hi Everyone
My work Visa is nearly up next month and I was wondering how I can change my status to a visitor? Can this be done online? If so where? Are there any fees to pay? Does anyone know how long it takes?
I got told I could go to the the USA and then comeback in, however I am planning to travel alittle after my visa expires and my sister is also visiting me so I have not yet booked a ticket back.
Can anyone offer any advice?
My work Visa is nearly up next month and I was wondering how I can change my status to a visitor? Can this be done online? If so where? Are there any fees to pay? Does anyone know how long it takes?
I got told I could go to the the USA and then comeback in, however I am planning to travel alittle after my visa expires and my sister is also visiting me so I have not yet booked a ticket back.
Can anyone offer any advice?
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/extend-stay.asp
The fee is $75 by doing it online or you could leave and then re-enter for FREE but that is at the discretion of the examining officer.
Timelines are on the link provided.
Aug 5th 2013, 9:18 pm
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Re: Changing Work Visa to Visitor
You can apply online via the CIC website to change from worker to visitor read this link
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/extend-stay.asp
The fee is $75 by doing it online or you could leave and then re-enter for FREE but that is at the discretion of the examining officer.
Timelines are on the link provided.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/extend-stay.asp
The fee is $75 by doing it online or you could leave and then re-enter for FREE but that is at the discretion of the examining officer.
Timelines are on the link provided.
Aug 5th 2013, 9:20 pm
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Re: Changing Work Visa to Visitor
Yes click on the apply to extend stay link and follow the procedures.
Aug 5th 2013, 9:27 pm
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Re: Changing Work Visa to Visitor
I am in the process of following the step by step options and came across this question which I am alittle unsure about:
Are you staying in Canada for more than 6 months and have lived in one or more designated countries or territories for more than six months in the last year? Your stay starts on the day you enter Canada and ends on the day you want to leave Canada.
When I change my status as a visitor I will be staying in Canada for less than 6 months, I have been in Canada for nearly a year so I have not lived in the designated territories for more than 6 months in the last year. Does that mean i click no?
Are you staying in Canada for more than 6 months and have lived in one or more designated countries or territories for more than six months in the last year? Your stay starts on the day you enter Canada and ends on the day you want to leave Canada.
When I change my status as a visitor I will be staying in Canada for less than 6 months, I have been in Canada for nearly a year so I have not lived in the designated territories for more than 6 months in the last year. Does that mean i click no?
Aug 5th 2013, 9:31 pm
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Re: Changing Work Visa to Visitor
I am in the process of following the step by step options and came across this question which I am alittle unsure about:
Are you staying in Canada for more than 6 months and have lived in one or more designated countries or territories for more than six months in the last year? Your stay starts on the day you enter Canada and ends on the day you want to leave Canada.
When I change my status as a visitor I will be staying in Canada for less than 6 months, I have been in Canada for nearly a year so I have not lived in the designated territories for more than 6 months in the last year. Does that mean i click no?
Are you staying in Canada for more than 6 months and have lived in one or more designated countries or territories for more than six months in the last year? Your stay starts on the day you enter Canada and ends on the day you want to leave Canada.
When I change my status as a visitor I will be staying in Canada for less than 6 months, I have been in Canada for nearly a year so I have not lived in the designated territories for more than 6 months in the last year. Does that mean i click no?
The answer is NO.
Last edited by Former Lancastrian; Aug 5th 2013 at 9:40 pm.
Aug 5th 2013, 9:52 pm
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Re: Changing Work Visa to Visitor
So I have one last question...
it says which one are you applying for:
an extension of a temporary resident status
an initial or extension of a temporary resident permit
a restoration of your status as a visitor.
I am assuming its the last option...I tried to find out what the restoration bit meant but could only find info on it that involved student visas.
it says which one are you applying for:
an extension of a temporary resident status
an initial or extension of a temporary resident permit
a restoration of your status as a visitor.
I am assuming its the last option...I tried to find out what the restoration bit meant but could only find info on it that involved student visas.
Aug 5th 2013, 11:34 pm
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Re: Changing Work Visa to Visitor
So I have one last question...
it says which one are you applying for:
an extension of a temporary resident status
an initial or extension of a temporary resident permit
a restoration of your status as a visitor.
I am assuming its the last option...I tried to find out what the restoration bit meant but could only find info on it that involved student visas.
it says which one are you applying for:
an extension of a temporary resident status
an initial or extension of a temporary resident permit
a restoration of your status as a visitor.
I am assuming its the last option...I tried to find out what the restoration bit meant but could only find info on it that involved student visas.
Which ever you choose you tell them briefly that you are currently working and would like to extend your stay as a visitor.
