A new Syrian refugee

[Maher12]

Hello everyone ..

My name's Maher . i'm from Syria .. and i'm new here .. I know that this topic might be opened many times before .i'm very sorry about that .i couldn't find anything that really help me ... i want to travel to Canada as a refugee ..i don't really understand what i should do . any help would be much much appreciate it ..

Thanks a lot ...

 

[scylla]

You'll need to obtain a TRV (tourist visa) if you want to come to Canada and claim refugee status here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/apply-how.asp

 

[Rob_TO]

Assuming a TRV will be practically impossible to get, you would need to follow these instructions: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/refugees/outside/index.asp

 

[Maher12]

Thank you very much for the help guys .. the tourist visa is clearly the easiest and the fastest way but as Rob_TO said it's really hard to get for me.. and i have a question here please .let's assume that i get the tourist visa, i need a sponsor to get it , right ??? if yes then i think if i apply for Asylum when i get Canada i think the sponsor will be in trouble then .is that right ?? and also if i follow the instructions on http://www.cic.gc.ca ..how long it's going to take approximately ???
Thank you ...

 

[scylla]

No - you don't need a sponsor for a tourist visa. To be approved, you need to demonstrate that you have strong ties to your home country (e.g. job, property ownership, etc.) and have no plans in remaining in Canada long term. You will also need to demonstrate that you have enough funds to pay for the trip.

Instructions for applying are here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/visa.asp

The estimated processing time is 43 days - however it's quite possible for processing to take several months.

 

[Maher12]

OK thank you .. i don't have any of these job, property ownership.. but i can provide that i have enough money for the trip ...however, if i get the tourist visa can i apply for Asylum when i arrived Canada .?? Sorry for asking much ..I appreciate the help .thank you .

 

[scylla]

OK thank you .. i don't have any of these job, property ownership.. but i can provide that i have enough money for the trip ...however, if i get the tourist visa can i apply for Asylum when i arrived Canada .?? Sorry for asking much ..I appreciate the help .thank you .

Without a job and property ownership, it will likely be extremely difficult to get a TRV approved.

Yes - if you get a TRV and come to Canada, you can claim asylum once you're here.

 

[Maher12]

Thank you very much ..

 

[sahar2017]

how long does it take to get the result of TRV normally?

 

[scylla]

how long does it take to get the result of TRV normally?

Anywhere from a few days to several months.

 

[sahar2017]

Anywhere from a few days to several months.

oh good news
I was afraid if its only 25 to 30 days.

thanks