Is it easy to receive a visa to Canada?
Obtaining a temporary visa is a formal procedure yet a serious task
A temporary visa to Canada may be difficult to obtain. Unlike other countries, where the procedure is a bit easier and is a mere formality, acquiring a Canadian visa is a real task that requires real work. It is important that candidates determine if they are eligible first and can meet all the requirements before pursuing a visa.
It may be difficult to receive a visa to Canada; application may be refused
Application for a Canadian visa may be refused. Refusal does not mean that a visa cannot be issued at all, and it does not prevent an applicant from receiving a visa in the future. You can apply as many times as you like without any limitation. Visa refusal can help you make improvements for resubmittal.
There are certain procedures and best practices to be adhered to when applying for a visa after a refusal. Some of which include keeping your documents up to date, making sure you are fully eligible for the type of visa you are applying for, transparency in the supporting documents etc.
Work and study permits are temporary visas; temporary visas are also issued to guests, tourists and businessmen
All Canadian visas except for immigration ones are temporary visas, which means that a visa holder will be allowed to stay in Canada temporarily, for a limited period of time. Usually this time period is up to 6 months, however it can be as little as 2 weeks, this will be determined by an immigration or border service officer at the airport.
Foreign workers who intend on working in Canada and foreign students studying in Canada all require temporary visas. If you simply want to visit Canada for leisure or traveling there for business, you will have to get a temporary visa as well.
When applying for a temporary visa you are obliged to satisfy an officer that you meet all requirements
There are certain requirements that should be met in order to receive a temporary visa. By law it is an applicant’s sole responsibility to demonstrate to an immigration officer that they meet these requirements.
An immigration officer assesses every application in its entire and is very flexible in making the final decision. There are no isolated factors that guarantee issuance of a visa. Conversely, there are triggers that will diminish your chances, so it’s important that the information you provide is accurate and true.
There will be no interview, your application has to have all questions answered in advance
Unlike many other countries, Canada does not conduct interviews with people applying for temporary visas, unless it is absolutely necessary, which is very rare. Therefore when you apply for a visa, you have to provide all the relevant information and documents with your application from the very beginning — no questions will be asked; if you fail to provide the relevant information, the application will be refused.
Visa refusal is costly and even though you can reapply for another visa anytime, you should only do so if you are able to include information that you didn’t have before.
It may take quite some time and effort to prepare a good TRV application
Since a temporary visa application is not just a simple application form, but a package of carefully selected documents (often 40+ pages), it takes time and effort to prepare a solid application that answers all questions and provides all required information.
It doesn’t matter whether you intend on applying online or on paper, the process can be just as challenging. Be sure to read the provided guidelines on both sources carefully, failing to do so can jeopardize your chances of obtaining a visa. It’s also crucial that you start working on it at least several weeks in advance.
Our job is to create a solid application for you, one that is close to perfection as possible
Every application is different, and when we work with our clients on their visa application, our task is to bring forward all solid arguments and supporting documents to convince the immigration officer that not only is our client eligible but that they also meet all the requirements. We tackle every aspect of the TRV application form so that all the provided information is up to standards and is as comprehensive as possible.
If you need a visa, contact us anytime
If you are applying for a Canadian visa, whether as a tourist, to visit family or friends, for business or any other purpose, feel free to contact us, we will be happy to help.