Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. What is the difference between a permanent or temporary resident visas ?
A. Holders of permanent resident visas are allowed to live in Canada permanently
whereas temporary resident visa holders are allowed to remain in Canada for a
specific period of time. The period of stay depends on the purpose and class of
visa issued.
Q. What are the benefits of a Canadian Permanent Resident Visa ?
A. A permanent resident is afforded all facilities a Canadian Citizen has other than
applying for a Canadian passport and voting in the elections.They can apply for
Canadian Citizenship after they have lived in Canada for 1095 days out of four
years.
Q. Can a visitor study in Canada?
A. A person with a visitors visa can only study in Canada without a study permit for
six months.
Q. Can a student with a study permit work in Canada?
A. Yes.
Q. How long does it take to process an application?
A. Processing times vary depending on the type of visa required and the country
where the application was made.
Q. What are the reasons of delay in processing an application for a visa?
A. Some reasons for the delay in processing an application are:
- An incomplete application.
- Documentation and presentation of the application is poor.
- Applicant's health issues.
- Misunderstanding of visa requirements.
- The need for a person to person interview.
- Security and criminality issues of the applicant.
- Applicant is unable to obtain required documentation on time.
- Request from visa officer for additional information.
- Inconsistent information submitted to the visa office (this could do an
irreversible damage to the applicant's application).