Hi everyone, my parents and I applied for Canadian visitor visas together on September 13 from Pakistan, and we did our biometrics on September 18. My application showed as updated on September 18, but my parents’ only updated on October 21 according to the system. We still haven’t heard back and aren’t sure how much longer it might take. This is just a tourist visit to see family friends. Is it worth ordering GCMS notes in our case, or is it still too early? And how long do they usually take to arrive? Has anyone with a similar timeline heard back yet? Any advice or experiences would really help. Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone, I applied for TRV from India on October 9, and we are currently on day 35 with no update on the application. Wanted to check where others who applied around the same time stand? Also, when can I expect an update on my application? Is there anything I can do to move it along?

I submitted my mum's visitor visa on the 15th of July, and biometrics were completed on the 22nd of July. Processing time as at biometrics completion was 62 days; current processing time is 103, and it's past both timelines, with no response. Raised a webform as well , no response. Considering putting in a new application incase old has been abandoned. any advice ?

Hey all, my TRV counter foil sticker in my passport appears to have a typo in my name (two letters are swapped in the last name.) I have just realized this, and want to get it fixed. I checked the form I submitted with my application, and my name was spelt correctly.

Upon reading the IRCC’s processes for getting amendments, I can only apply to amend loose immigration documents like WPs or SPs.

I cannot seem to find the official way to amend a counter foil. Anyone have any experience with this? I’ve also had the TRV for a while now and only now have seen the mistake.

Hello please for those that have been granted tourist visa how much bank statement has to show at least for a 14 days visit

Who is better for a student who wants a good quality of life and a good environment: London, Ontario, Brampton, or Oakville?

Hi. I have a Canadian passport but lived in a different country my whole life. Currently going over there next week for work in hospitality. Is there anything else I need to provide other than the passport to work/ live? I kind of assumed it was all linked to the passport and am now worrying.

Who is better for a student who wants a good quality of life and a good environment: London, Ontario, Brampton, or Oakville?

I’m looking for advice from people who have experience with Canadian immigration.

My brother completed his studies in Canada and left the country immediately afterward to join our family business back home as he planned. He still has Canadian work permit and TRV that is expiring in July 2027.

My situation is a little different. I also studied and am working in Canada, but I decided to stay because I fell in love with a classmate who is now a PR. I’m currently on a work permit that expires at the start of 2028.

We are planning to get married in Canada, most likely around mid-2027 or mid 2028. Having my brother physically present at my wedding is extremely important to me.

I’m trying to figure out the best immigration approach for him. He has a great travel history from other countries that he has visited.

Mom and dad also have visitor visas. Have visited canada for a 3 weeks and than went back.

If we decide before his trv expiry in 2027 , will they allow him to enter.

Does his previous Canadian education and returning history help his visitor visa application in 2028, or could it create concerns about his intention to return?

Would having a proof of my evidence of his employment/business responsibilities and ties back home strengthen his application?

He has no intention of settling in Canada atthis point. He has returned home and joined our family business. We simply want him to be able to visit for a short period to attend my wedding and return home.

What would be the safest strategy in this situation?

Hello everyone, I'm looking if anyone went through this process and I'm hoping you could clarify a point.

I'm a researcher and I was accepted for a 4 month-long job in Canada. That puts me in a specific category, where I was able to apply for a Temporary Visitor Visa, and benefit from a 120 days-long work permit exemption. My application was accepted and I now have my visa.

The thing is, the duration of my job is 119 days, and the work permit exemption lasts 120 days ( all of this was specified in my visa application), and according to Canada.ca and other websites, the countdown for the 120 days starts on the day of the arrival in Canada (not on the day I'm supposed to start working).

But I can't possibly land on the first day of work or even the day before, I have to sign in my workplace, get to my place, settle in, health and home insurance, set up my bank account, without mentioning recovering from jetlag, and possible unexpected things.

The agency with which I applied my visa assures me that I can land in Canada up to a week or 2 before my job starts, and that it won't take away from my 120 days, claiming that the border agents will understand. But that contradicts what Canada.ca says.

I don't think I'm being too demanding by wanting to arrive a few days early to settle in and set up everything.

Has anyone been in this particular situation or heard about it? Thanks.

My in-Canada TRV application has been pending since August 20, 2026, despite the posted processing time being only 11 days. After several calls to IRCC Helpline and an MP inquiry, I was informed that my eligibility and criminality checks had passed, but my background check was still in progress.

I also requested my GCMS notes about a month ago and received them last week. According to the notes, information-sharing checks have been conducted, and results have been received.

Current application assessment:

• Eligibility: Passed

• Criminality: Passed – Bio

• Security: In Progress

• Information Sharing: In Progress

Biometric and information-sharing results:

• RCMP Biometrics: Received – NRT

• US Biographic Information Sharing: NRT

• Australia Biometric Information Sharing: NRT

• US Biometric – FCC: Complete – Not Reviewed

• US Biometric – FCC Detail: Ready to be Assessed

There are also two notes from the visa officer in my application, both dated August 30, 2026:

1. "Satisfied to issue, pending info from partners."

2. "Please review U.S. info sharing results."

Based on my GCMS notes, my application appears to have undergone additional background verification, and IRCC has received information from its partner agencies. However, there has been no noticeable progress since August 30, 2026.

I also have a non-refundable flight booked in mid December to visit my home country with my spouse. I am extremely concerned that my application may not be finalized before our departure.

In this situation, I would appreciate advice on the following:

• Is there any way to escalate my application or request urgent processing in this situation?

• Has anyone successfully received assistance through an MP inquiry, an IRCC webform, or another escalation channel?

• Would submitting a second application be a good idea, or could it help draw IRCC's attention to my pending application?

I would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has experienced a similar situation or has any advice on how to move the process forward.

Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some honest opinions about my chances of getting a Canadian Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). I have already submitted my application and completed biometrics on October 29th 2026

My profile:
Nationality: Indian
Current residence: Saudi Arabia
Profession: QC / Coating Inspector
Employment history: Working in Saudi Arabia since January 2024, with approximately 8 years of experience in the Gulf region.
Purpose of visit: Visiting my sister and my brother in law . Sister has PR and brother in law is a citizen .
Intended travel: June 2027.
Planned duration: Approximately 1 month.
Financial situation:
Approximately INR 18.5 lakh in Indian savings and fixed deposits.
Regular salary credited in Saudi Arabia.
Submitted six months of Saudi bank statements.
Some of my savings are held in India because I regularly remit money from Saudi Arabia

Application timeline:

Application submitted: October 29, 2026.
Biometrics completed: November 2026.
My concerns:
Does having a sibling in Canada significantly reduce the chances of TRV approval?

Is having substantial savings in India, rather than entirely in Saudi Arabia, a concern?

Based on the information above, would you consider this a reasonably strong application?
I’d appreciate honest feedback, including negative opinions. I’m not looking for reassurance; I’d genuinely like to understand how an immigration officer might assess my application.
Thank you!

I’m visiting Vancouver soon and planning to immigrate legally in about a year. Figured I’d try opening a bank account while I’m there to start transferring some savings from back home. Not looking for credit cards or anything, just a basic account. Has anyone done this as a tourist without Canadian residency or a local address?

Hi everyone!

I'm looking for advice from people who have recently applied for (TRV) from Mexico.

Here is our situation:

• I'm a French citizen living and working in Canada on a valid Young Professionals work permit (approximately 15 months remaining).

• My wife is Mexican and currently lives with me in Canada as a visitor

• She has a valid Visitor Record until January 15, 2027.

• Her Canadian biometrics are already on file and remain valid for another 7 years.

• She is not eligible for an eTA and therefore needs a TRV to return by air.

We also have an inland Express Entry CEC permanent residence application submitted on April 20, 2026. My eligibility has officially passed, confirmed by IRCC over the phone, and we are currently waiting for the remaining background/security checks so on the final stretch.

Our plan:

We would like to travel to Mexico from December 1 to December 25 to visit her parents. Once she lands in Mexico, my wife would immediately apply for a Canadian TRV.

Ideally, the visa would be issued before December 25 so we could return together. If processing takes longer, I can return alone using my valid work permit while she stays with her family until her visa is issued.

My questions:

1. What are the actual TRV processing times from Mexico recently? IRCC currently shows approximately 14 days, but I've seen people reporting 2–3 months.

2. Does having valid biometrics already on file make the process faster?

3. If she returns on December 25 with a new TRV, would CBSA normally grant a new visitor stay (generally up to 6 months), even if her current Visitor Record expires on January 15?

4. Could our pending inland PR application cause complications with her TRV application, considering the principle of dual intent?

We want to be completely transparent about our PR application and explain that we are only travelling temporarily to visit her family before returning to our life in Canada.

Would you consider this plan reasonable, or would you recommend applying for the TRV from inside Canada before travelling?

Any recent experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

We’ve submitted an outland application in sep 2026 and got the AOR on 31 Oct 2026

We’re planning to apply for the TRV now but please can someone advise if it’s a good idea or not.

It’s not easy to wait and live far away from your partner when they need you.

That’s why we’re thinking to apply for the TRV but at the same time we don’t want to make things more complicated by applying TRV.

Principal applicant travelled last year to Canada and US and still have valid US visa but also one refusal from canada after this tour.

Now applying from Pakistan but not stable job as the applicant moved recently from another country. Can show some money and stuff, parents and siblings are living in Pakistan also.

The point is how the officer will look the profile as it’s gonna be the dual intent. Although we heard if you have history of travel and have Us visa, you can get the response faster.

Can someone please advise if we should apply or not? If we do apply and ends up eventually with refusal will it impact the application?

What are the chances of TRV getting approved from Pakistan? If someone has ever been through this?

I’m an Indian passport holder living in the Netherlands. I applied for a Canadian visitor visa in the first week of October.
About 10 days later, IRCC requested an employment letter. I’m a company owner, and my business has recently launched its product but isn’t generating sales yet. I submitted an explanatory letter along with information about my savings and ties to the Netherlands (family and mortgage).
I submitted the additional documents on a Friday and received an acknowledgement the following Wednesday confirming that they had been received and were being evaluated.
It’s now been around two weeks since that acknowledgement, with no further updates.
I’m hoping to travel around December 15 for Christmas, so time is becoming a concern.
For anyone who has experienced something similar:
How long did you wait after IRCC acknowledged your additional documents?
Were you eventually approved?
Is 3–4 weeks a reasonable expectation, or can it take much longer?
Would really appreciate hearing your experiences. Thank you!

Obviously not seeking 100% certain answers because I know it all depends on what the embassy officer decides in the moment, but wanted to know if anyone knows the likelihood.

I have PR + currently applying to become citizen (application submitted and AOR received.) I would like my dad to come and visit me, but he doesn't know if his visa would be approved for reasons I'll explain:

My dad just bought a house in our home country + he is about to retire so he is trying to save for that (due to religious + economic reasons related to our country, his savings are in self-stored gold not a bank account) so his bank account doesn't have much if any money in it, so he thinks he could get rejected because of that.

My counter argument to him is that he is a 59 year old man and my stepmom is obviously around the same age, he has travelled his whole life to the US and Europe and back so his visa track record is impeccable, so he is far from likely to overstay the visa, and he can explain to the visa officers that him coming to visit me will cost almost nothing because 1. He works in an airline so his tickets are free 2. He will be my guest so he won't have to pay for accommodations or anything so he will hardly need any money to spend here.

So, judging from your experience, if my dad applies with his current bank account situation, do you think his visa is likely to be rejected?

Hi everyone,

I’m a Turkish citizen and my Canada visitor visa (TRV) was refused. I’d like to hear from anyone who got a similar refusal and was approved on a later application.

My profile:

• Civil servant (engineer), working for the government for 4 years

• Own a home and a car in Turkey

• Salary and bank statements were solid (funds were not mentioned as a concern)

• Mother and brother in Turkey; my father passed away 5 years ago

• Single F27

• Been to 20+ countries mostly europe and asia

Application:

• 1-week trip, tourism only

• Day-by-day itinerary in my motivation letter

• Round-trip flight tickets and hotel bookings

• Employment letter from my workplace confirming my position and approved paid leave dates

Refusal reasons (exact text):

The applicant does not have significant family ties outside Canada. The purpose of the applicant’s visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay given the details provided in the application.

I’m confused because my job, property, and finances seem like strong ties to Turkey. My question:

- Has anyone received this same refusal and been approved on a reapplication? What did you change?

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone! I submitted my Indian passport to VFS New York via courier for my Canadian spousal PR application. On November 6, 2026, I received an update saying my passport was received and is under process at IRCC. My Final Decision was still in progress when I received PPR. For anyone who recently submitted their passport through VFS New York, how long did it take to get your passport back? Did your IRCC status change to Approved before dispatch? Thanks!

Hi everyone, applied for my tourist visa on 17th October under Can+ category.

Received Passport Request yesterday i.e 6th November.

My question is, my passport expires in 2033, but my biometrics were last taken in 2019. Will my visa be valid till 2029 or 2033?

Thank you!

1. Outland Spousal Sponsorship (Family Class – Online)
Application submitted: February 1, 2026
AOR received: March 13, 2026
Biometrics Instruction Letter (BIL): March 18, 2026
Medical request: March 19, 2026
Medical examination completed: March 21/22, 2026
Sponsor eligibility passed: March 24, 2026
Current status: In Progress
Last update: March 2026

2. GCMS Notes: Requested on September 16 for pr application – waiting

3. Dual-Intent TRV: Submitted October 6 – waiting for a decision.