Visitor Visa to Work Permit Canada
Apply for a Visitor Visa (TRV)
Visitor Visa Fees and Requirements
- The application fee for a visitor visa is $100 CAD, while the biometrics charge is $85 CAD.
- A cost of $100 CAD per person is required to extend your visitor visa.
- You must pay a visa cost of $200 CAD to regain your tourist status.
- Prove that you will leave the country after your visit.
- Prove that you have sufficient funds to maintain yourself and any accompanying family members while in Canada.
- Be in good health and be willing to conduct a medical exam if required.
- Not have any criminal record; be willing to get a police verification done.
- Be able to provide all supporting documents at the request of the visa officer.
Canada Visitor Visa Processing Times
Application Process for a Visitor Visa
- Decide whether you want to apply online or in person.
- Complete a visa application form with all of the necessary information and papers.
- Make a certified check or bank draught payment for the visa processing cost.
- Bring your passport, photos, and other documents to the nearest Canadian visa application center.
- You must provide your fingerprints and a photograph (biometrics)
- Go to the Canada visa application center and submit your visa application form.
- Get a receipt from the application center with your unique tracking number on it.
- Use this number to track your application online.
Getting a Job Offer and a LMIA
- If your spouse / common-law partner has a study permit and is studying in a DLI, you can apply for an open work permit as a temporary visitor.
- If your spouse / common-law partner has a work permit and is working in occupations specified in NOC 0, A, and B, you can apply for a work permit as a visitor visa holder.
- If your spouse / common-law partner is waiting for PR and has “approval in principal” status, you may apply for a work permit as a visitor.
- If you have applied for PR under Spousal Sponsorship, then you can apply for a work permit while you’re waiting for the decision.
Converting Visitor Visa to Work Permit in Canada
New Temporary Policy
What is Flagpoling?
Interim Authorization to Work
We have discussed how to convert a visitor visa to a work permit in Canada. Now, let’s understand how Interim Work Authorization works. If you apply for a work permit in Canada while under visitor status, you must wait approximately 135 days to receive it. This means that you cannot work until your work permit is approved.
IRCC addressed this problem through an “Interim Authorization to Work.” With that, you can obtain this authorization to work quickly. You can start working immediately if you have received an employer-specific job offer. It was introduced to address labour shortages, though it is not automatic.
The process for Interim Authorization to Work is as follows:
- Fill out this IRCC web form, which is available on the official website.
- Wait for IRCC to contact you. This may take up to 30 business days (6 weeks).
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Important Note: Initially, we will proceed with processing your Canada visit visa application. Upon successful acquisition of the visit visa, our RCIC expert will provide you with a comprehensive session. This session will cover the process of applying for a job in Canada, obtaining a LMIA job offer from the selected employer, and guide you through a list of the currently available positions with our affiliated Canadian employers.
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