How to Avoid Refusals on Visit Visa Application?
Most employers prefer to hire people who are already here in Canada on a visitor visa as it would be easier to covert the visit visa to work permit. The challenge is getting an approval on visit visa application. This video is to help you avoid refusals on you visit visa application and become successful in coming here in Canada.
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Visitor visa: Who can apply
1. About the document
2. Steps to apply
3. Who can apply
4. Supporting documents
5. Apply
6. After you apply
Eligibility
You must meet some basic requirements to get a visitor visa. You must:
have a valid travel document, like a passport
be in good health
have no criminal or immigration-related convictions
convince an immigration officer that you have ties—such as a job, home, financial assets or family—that will take you back to your home country
convince an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit
have enough money for your stay
The amount of money you will need depends on how long you will stay and if you will stay in a hotel, or with friends or relatives.
You may also need a medical exam and letter of invitation from someone who lives in Canada.
Check the list of documents you need based on your situation.
Some people are not allowed to enter Canada
Some people are not admissible to Canada, which means they are not allowed to enter the country. You can be inadmissible for several reasons, including being involved in:
criminal activity
human rights violations
organized crime
You can also be inadmissible for security, health or financial reasons. Find out more about inadmissibility.
Minor children travelling to Canada
Make sure you know what to do if your minor children (children under the age of 18) will be travelling with you, with someone else, or alone.
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2023-01-05
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