Not sure if this still applies: One of the reasons for a visa officer to reject an application is the intention to immigrate/not to return to the country of residence. In this context, single entry is hard enough, multiple entry is more so I think.
Not sure if this still applies: One of the reasons for a visa officer to reject an application is the intention to immigrate/not to return to the country of residence. In this context, single entry is hard enough, multiple entry is more so I think.
In April 2005, the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration made a policy decision to encourage
visa officers to be more flexible in issuing temporary resident visas (TRV), including multiple-entry
visas, to parents and grandparents:
• who have applications for permanent residence in process; and
• who wish to visit but do not intend to immigrate to Canada.
As set out in A22(2), the intent to become a permanent resident does not preclude a person from
becoming a temporary resident. If a parent or grandparent intends to become a permanent
resident eventually and can satisfy an officer on a balance of probabilities that they will leave
Canada at the end of the authorized period of stay, in accordance with R179, officers will normally
issue a TRV (a single-or multiple-entry visa). Longer validity visas should also be considered (see
Section 16 – Procedure: Long-term temporary residents).
Issuing a temporary resident permit (TRP) would only be warranted if the parent or grandparent is
inadmissible to Canada or fails to meet the requirements applicable to visitors, and if there is a
compelling humanitarian or compassionate reason to facilitate their entry into Canada. In all
cases, the health and security of Canada must be protected.
Where possible, officers should advise applicants that it is important to maintain their temporary
resident status while in Canada and that there is no in-Canada immigration class for parents and
grandparents. A note that this counselling has been provided should be included in CAIPS.