Canada Visas: How to Apply and What to Expect During the Process

To visit friends or family, complete your checklist of countries to travel to, to do business, or to improve your English or French in Canada, you must have this type of visa.

The visitor visa, also known as a tourist or temporary resident visa, will allow you to live in Canada for up to 6 months with freedom of entry and exit to and from the country. In addition, it gives you the freedom to study short courses, for example, languages.

Benefits 

• It is valid for up to 5 years.
• You can enter and leave the country without mobility restrictions.
• You will have the option to study for up to 6 months.

General requirements 

1. Passport valid for at least one year.
2. Passport size photos.
3. Proof of attachment to your country of origin or residence.
4. Evidence of financial capacity to make the trip.

How long does it take? 

This procedure is completed in approximately 8 to 12 weeks.

Why do the procedure with us? 

We offer you: 

1. Writing and translation of the required letters.
2. Filling out of the forms.
3. Assessment of additional documents according to the specific case.
4. Presentation of the application.
5. Scheduling of the appointment for biometric data.
6. Our experience and permanent advice.. 

Do you want to live in Canada? 

The visitor visa is not your option if you want to migrate to the country. If you want to know how to legally migrate to Canada, contact us! We will help you build a personalized immigration plan, analyzing your profile and adjusting the best option to your expectations.

Work visa: The corresponding visa to enter Canadian territory will always have the designation of visitor or temporary resident. However, it will not allow you to work until you obtain a work permit.

Work permit: It is the permission to work in Canadian territory.

Which one do you need? 

If you start your process from outside the Canadian territory, both! But don't worry, we help you with both processes.

Work permit 

It can be of two types: 

• Open: Con el permiso abierto podrás laborar en cualquier campo y cualquier empresa con libertad de búsqueda.  Obtenerlo depende de tu perfil específico. 
• Closed: It is for those who already have a contract or job offer in Canada. With the closed permit, you can only work with the employer and in the field indicated by your contract or offer.

General requirements 

1. Passport valid for at least one year.
2. Passport size photos.
3. Employment contract signed by both parties.
4. Proof of attachment to your country of origin or residence.

How long does the process take? 

This procedure is completed in approximately 8 to 12 weeks.

Why do the procedure with us? 

We offer you: 

1. Writing and translation of the required letters.
2. Filling out of the forms.
3. Assessment of additional documents according to the specific case.
4. Presentation of the application.
5. Scheduling of the appointment for biometric data.
6. Document translation management. 
7. Our experience and permanent advice.

What if I do not have a contract or job offer, nor have I started the residency process? 

Don't give up! The Canadian government has its own employment bank for foreigners, which you can access through the following link: Newcomers to Canada - Job Bank..

Is it not for you? In that case, contact us! We will help you build a personalized immigration plan, analyzing your profile and adjusting the best option to your expectations.

Difference 

Study visa: The corresponding visa to enter Canadian territory will always have the designation of visitor or temporary resident. However, it will not allow you to study until you get a study permit.

Study permit: It is the permission to study in Canadian territory, when a program lasting more than 6 months is carried out.

Which one do you need? 

If you start your process from outside the Canadian territory and your studies last more than six months, both! But don't worry, we help you with both processes.

If your studies last less than 6 months, please click the following link (send to Temporary Resident or Visitor Visa)  

General requirements 

1. Letter of acceptance from a designated educational institution.
2. Passport valid for at least one year.
3. Passport size photos.
4. Proof of attachment to your country of origin or residence.
5. Evidence of financial capacity for academic and living expenses.  
6. Proof of payment of the first year of study.

How long does it take? 

This procedure is completed in approximately 8 to 12 weeks.

Why do the procedure with us? 

We offer you: 

1. Writing and translation of the required letters.
2. Filling out of the forms.
3. Assessment of additional documents according to the specific case.
4. Presentation of the application.
5. Certified translation management.
6. Scheduling of the appointment for biometric data.
7. Our experience and permanent advice.

Can I work with a study permit? 

In most cases, with the study permit, you can work up to 20 hours a week outside the university campus and full time in school breaks. This depends on your academic program and will be recorded in your permit. In addition, once you graduate, you can apply for a post-graduation work permit to stay in Canada.

Still don't know if it’s the right fit for you? In that case, contact us! We will help you build a personalized immigration plan, analyzing your profile and adjusting the best option to your expectations.