Can the Status of Visitor Visa be Extended
Obtaining visitor status is necessary if you have moved to Canada on a Visitor Visa and want to request an extension of your stay. At a Canadian immigration office, you can apply for visitor status from within the country. However, you need to submit your application before your current visiting status expires.
Generally speaking, if you enter Canada as a ‘visitor,’ you will be granted visitor status for a duration of six months. Until a decision is reached on your extension application, you have implied status if your visitor status expires but you have previously asked for an extension and are awaiting your renewal.
If your request for an extension is denied, you may submit an application for restoration of status as long as you do so within 90 days after the rejection date.
How can You Extend a Visitor Visa in Canada
You can apply for an extension if you are already in Canada and wish to remain there longer than the expiration date of your visa. You must complete an IMM 5708 Form in order to request an extension.
You will get a visitor record if your request to extend your stay in Canada is granted. A visitor record is a document that specifies the duration of your stay in Canada. It involves an expiry date by which you need to depart Canada.
Entry to Canada is not assured by a visitor record. You need a valid entrance document to enter Canada if you intend to go outside of either Canada or the United States.
What is Required to Extend a Canadian Visitor Visa?
Restoration of Canada Visitor Visa
You are not permitted to renew your Visitor Visa after your existing one expires. You must apply to have your status restored if you want to stay in Canada; else, you will have to depart. Within 90 days of the expiration of your visitor visa, you must submit an application for Restoration of Status.
Requirements for Status Restoration
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Why Seeking Professional Help is Necessary
Although the steps for filing for a Visitor Visa extension may appear straightforward, some applicants submit their applications without consulting an immigration lawyer because they believe they can “do it themselves.” The chance of rejection is substantially greater when the application is improperly written. With the aid of immigration professionals, you can improve your chances of having your applications for Visitor Visa extensions approved.