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2023-05-15 18:36:12 Immigration News Canada
Extend Visitor Visa Stay After 6 Months: Here Is Full Guide

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You must apply for a visitor record to extend your stay beyond 6 months after entering Canada on a visitor visa.

This allows you to continue your stay as a visitor for additional 6 months.

It is important to apply for a visitor record before your current stay of 6 months ends.

While your application is under processing, you can stay legally in Canada on implied status until a decision is made by IRCC on your visitor record application.

So, if you are unsure about the process, don’t worry, we have got you covered.

This article provides a comprehensive guide on everything you need to know about applying for a visitor record to extend your stay in Canada. Learn aboutWho can apply to extend a visitor visa?You need to apply for a visitor record if you want to –

* extend your stay in Canada as a visitor, or
* change your permit type from a study/work permit to a visitor record.

Please note that it doesn’t matter how you initially entered Canada, whether through a visitor visa, electronic travel authorization (eTA), or any other document.

A visitor record is mandatory for an extended stay. However, you cannot work or study with a visitor record. TRV For International Students & Workers-Why & How To Apply! When should you apply?To continue staying in Canada as a visitor, or to change your status (from international student or worker to a visitor for example), you should submit your application at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of your current status.

However, you can also submit an online application even 1 day prior to expiry of your 6-month stay, but it is not recommended.

You can find the expiry date for your status on –

* The stamp in your passport. This should not be confused with the date printed on your visitor visa. In cases where there is no stamp present in your passport, your visitor status expires six months from the date you entered Canada.
* your study permit
* your work permit or
* your visitor record (if you’ve already extended your stay) How to apply for a visitor record?In most cases, you must apply online to get a visitor record. Using the online application platform can have several advantages –

Firstly, it enables IRCC to receive your application immediately, avoiding any courier fees or waiting time for mail delivery.

This may lead to faster processing times for your application.

Additionally, submitting your application online allows you to ensure that all necessary information is included before submitting.

If required, additional documents can be quickly submitted online as well.

Finally, updates on the status of your application are provided directly through your online account.

If you have already submitted a paper application, there is no need to resubmit the same application online.

To apply for a visitor record, you need to follow the steps mentioned below- Step 1: Have the following forms readyThe first thing you need to do is refer to the IRCC instruction guide.

This will help you with case-specific documents and instructions. Once you have done that, you need to fill out the following forms:

* Application to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Visitor or Temporary Resident Permit Holder – Form IMM 5708
* Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union, if applicable – Form IMM 636.51
* Use of Representative (if applicable) – Form IMM 5476

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2023-05-10 22:30:12 CIC News
IRCC invites Express Entry candidates in PNP specific draw

IRCC has held the twelfth Express Entry draw of 2023. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a total of 589 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) specific draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 691. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment In a PNP specific draw, […]

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2023-05-10 22:15:40 Canadim
Express Entry and Your Family: Proving You’re Related

The Canadian immigration system understands the importance of keeping families together. For this reason, Express Entry applicants may include their family members in an application for permanent residence.

When applying for permanent residence with your family, there are certain documents that are required to prove that you’re related.

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2023-05-10 18:45:13 Immigration News Canada
Check Out New Canadian Passport Design 2023

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Today, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser and Minister of Families Karina Gould unveiled the new Canadian passport design 2023.

New Canadian passport has been completely redesigned and has cutting-edge security measures.

According to the Passport Index, the Canadian passport ranks fourth in the world, providing holders with visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to nearly 170 countries (as of April 2023).

This passport makeover started in 2013 as a routine operation to combat counterfeiting by including new and more sophisticated security features and design methods.
https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/photo-output.jpg Features of New Canadian Passport

Canadian passport will now have a new cover page with an outline of a maple leaf.

Internal passport pages will reflect diverse people of Canada, beautiful landscapes, and wildlife.

Furthermore, the new passport will have updated security features including the state of the art security feature which will have polycarbonate data page.

This is same technology that is currently being used to protect Canadian currency and driving licenses.

There will be an electronic chip in a transparent window on page one of the passport to better detect tampering attempts.

Additionally, passport holders personal information will now be laser engraved instead of being printed with ink.

A Kinegram above the primary photo, a personalised see-through window with a secondary image of the passport bearer, a changing laser image, and a temperature sensitive ink feature are among the other features.
When will new Canadian passport be available?
Canada will start producing the new redesigned Canadian passport later in summer of 2023 and will share details on rollout in upcoming months.

Until then, the current passport remains secure and dependable, thus Canadians holding valid passports will just need to renew them when their usual renewal period approaches.
Do Canadians need to reapply to get newly redesigned passport?
Those who recently renewed or got the Canadian passport will continue to use the older version of passport until the date of expiry.
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2023-05-10 18:30:39 CIC News
Immigration minister reveals Canada’s newly redesigned passports

Today, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser and Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Karina Gould, have unveiled the new Canadian passports. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The passport redesign has been in progress since 2013. The government says it is a regular process to prevent counterfeiting and to integrate more modern security […]

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2023-05-10 06:39:19 Immigration News Canada 2 New Ontario-OINP Draws Issue 984 PR Invites | May 9 https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Ontario-PNP-Draws-New-May-9.jpg Last Updated On 9 May 2023, 7:59 PM EDT (Toronto Time) Today, new Ontario-OINP Draws… Open / Comment

2023-05-10 06:39:17 Immigration News Canada
2 New Ontario-OINP Draws Issue 984 PR Invites | May 9

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Today, new Ontario-OINP Draws (Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program) for Foreign Worker Stream as well as International Student Stream invited 984 applicants for permanent residency (PR).

Ontario has issued around 5,200 invitations in 4 draws since May 5, 2023 and this seems to be historical 4 days for OINP. Click here for latest OINP Draws. Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream sent out 400 invitations to apply (ITAs) targeting profiles in 56 skilled trades occupations/NOCs having a score of 43 or above.

Second OINP Employer Job Offer: International Student stream draw awarded 584 invitations to apply (ITA) targeting 53 Tech and Healthcare occupations having a score of 62 or above.

The ITAs were awarded to Expression of Interest (EOI) profiles created with OINP between November 22, 2022 – May 9, 2023. Jump toSummary of OINP Draws TodayOntario-OINP Official Data On Top 20 Nominated Occupations Full List of 56 Skilled Trades Occupations Invited In OINP Draw Today1. NOC 22212 – Drafting technologists and technicians
2. NOC 22221 – User support technicians
3. NOC 22222 – Information systems testing technicians
4. NOC 22301 – Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
5. NOC 22302 – Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
6. NOC 22311 – Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
7. NOC 22312 – Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
8. NOC 72010 – Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
9. NOC 72011 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
10. NOC 72012 – Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
11. NOC 72013 – Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
12. NOC 72014 – Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
13. NOC 72020 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
14. NOC 72021 – Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
15. NOC 72022 – Supervisors, printing and related occupations
16. NOC 72024 – Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
17. NOC 72101 – Tool and die makers
18. NOC 72102 – Sheet metal workers
19. NOC 72103 – Boilermakers
20. NOC 72104 – Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
21. NOC 72105 – Ironworkers
22. NOC 72106 – Welders and related machine operators
23. NOC 72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)
24. NOC 72201 – Industrial electricians
25. NOC 72203 – Electrical power line and cable workers
26. NOC 72204 – Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
27. NOC 72300 – Plumbers
28. NOC 72301 – Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
29. NOC 72310 – Carpenters
30. NOC 72320 – Bricklayers
31. NOC 72321 – Insulators
32. NOC 72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
33. NOC 72401 – Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
34. NOC 72402 – Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
35. NOC 72403 – Railway carmen/women
36. NOC 72404 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
37. NOC 72406 – Elevator constructors and mechanics
38. NOC 72410 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
39. NOC 72422 – Electrical mechanics
40. NOC 72423 – Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
41. NOC 72500 – Crane operators
42. NOC 73100 – Concrete finishers
43. NOC 73101 – Tilesetters
44. NOC 73102 – Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
45. NOC 73110 – Roofers and shinglers
46. NOC 73111 – Glaziers
47. NOC 73112 – Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
48. NOC 73[...] Open / Comment

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2023-05-09 22:39:34 Immigration News Canada Latest Ontario-OINP Draw Sent Record 2,349 PR Invitations https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Toronto-Fountain-Sign.jpg Last Updated On 9 May 2023, 1:13 PM EDT (Toronto Time) The OINP (Ontario Immigrant Nominee… Open / Comment