Visitor Record/TRV and Work permit application-Need advise

[Meg106]

Hello Everyone,

I recently got a Visitor Record extension until March 28th, 2019.I was not asked to submit my passport for a stamp.
Is there a difference between TRV and Visitor record or both are the same except that I cannot enter Canada again if I leave on a Visitor Record?

Also, I am speaking with a company for possible job opportunity and they asked me if I have a valid visa. I told them I have Visitor visa(TRV) until March 28, 2019. Is this information I provided to them correct for what they asked me? Do they require a valid stamp /visa to process my work permit?

Please help.
Thanks

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hello Everyone,

I recently got a Visitor Record extension until March 28th, 2019.I was not asked to submit my passport for a stamp.
Is there a difference between TRV and Visitor record or both are the same except that I cannot enter Canada again if I leave on a Visitor Record?

Also, I am speaking with a company for possible job opportunity and they asked me if I have a valid visa. I told them I have Visitor visa(TRV) until March 28, 2019. Is this information I provided to them correct for what they asked me? Do they require a valid stamp /visa to process my work permit?

Please help.
Thanks

Hi

TRVs and Visitor Records are completely different things. A TRV is simply a stamp in your passport allowing you to board a commercial carrier to travel to Canada. It has nothing to do with status. A VR actually gives you status in Canada.

The company is likely asking if you have a valid work permit, which you do not. You have status as a visitor.

 

[Meg106]

Actually, I don't know why they are asking me about my Visitor visa . I clearly told them in my earlier email that I need a Work Permit. After that email, they asked me if I have valid visa.

But if they are willing to get my work permit done then my Visitor Record should not create any problems right to get a work permit? I will also need to flagpole to obtain my work permit if company grants me one.Thanks

Hi

TRVs and Visitor Records are completely different things. A TRV is simply a stamp in your passport allowing you to board a commercial carrier to travel to Canada. It has nothing to do with status. A VR actually gives you status in Canada.

The company is likely asking if you have a valid work permit, which you do not. You have status as a visitor.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Actually, I don't know why they are asking me about my Visitor visa . I clearly told them in my earlier email that I need a Work Permit. After that email, they asked me if I have valid visa.

But if they are willing to get my work permit done then my Visitor Record should not create any problems right to get a work permit? I will also need to flagpole to obtain my work permit if company grants me one.Thanks

They may be asking if you have valid status. Does the company have an LMIA?

 

[Meg106]

They may be asking if you have valid status. Does the company have an LMIA?

So is my Visitor Record a valid status?
I don't know if they have an LMIA

 

[canuck_in_uk]

So is my Visitor Record a valid status?
I don't know if they have an LMIA

Yes, you have status as a visitor.

 

[Meg106]

Hi, Following up on my earlier query regarding visitor record, I want to know if I can Flagpole with a Visitor Record. (Visitor Record expires March 28, 2019).
My company is processing the LMIA . So once I receive approval , I will have to flagpole as my TRV (Visa stamp in passport) has expired.

Can I know if I can flagpole on 'Visitor record' but expired TRV?
Secondly, what if my company gets LMIA approval after March 28th? I will apply to re-extend my visitor record status but then I will be on implied status at the border. Please advise. Thanks

 

[jes_ON]

Hi, Following up on my earlier query regarding visitor record, I want to know if I can Flagpole with a Visitor Record. (Visitor Record expires March 28, 2019).
My company is processing the LMIA . So once I receive approval , I will have to flagpole as my TRV (Visa stamp in passport) has expired.

Can I know if I can flagpole on 'Visitor record' but expired TRV?
Secondly, what if my company gets LMIA approval after March 28th? I will apply to re-extend my visitor record status but then I will be on implied status at the border. Please advise. Thanks

If you are from a country that requires a visitor visa, you are not eligible to get a work permit at a border entry.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=171&top=17

If you are in Canada and want to change from a visitors permit to a work permit, you use this form -
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/application-change-conditions-extend-your-stay-canada-worker.html

If you submit this AFTER your visitor status expires, then you also have to apply for restoration and pay the restoration fee.

The TRV is a travel document that allows you to board a flight to Canada. It does not give you status in Canada.

 

[Meg106]

If you are from a country that requires a visitor visa, you are not eligible to get a work permit at a border entry.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=171&top=17

If you are in Canada and want to change from a visitors permit to a work permit, you use this form -
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/application-change-conditions-extend-your-stay-canada-worker.html

If you submit this AFTER your visitor status expires, then you also have to apply for restoration and pay the restoration fee.

The TRV is a travel document that allows you to board a flight to Canada. It does not give you status in Canada.

Hi

Thankyou for your response.
So can you advise how can I go to the border. How do I get a stamp on my passport based on a Visitor permit?

Need urgent advise if possible as I need to go to the border this weekend.

When I received a visitor permit they did not ask me to submit my passport.

 

[Meg106]

Al

Hi

Thankyou for your response.
So can you advise how can I go to the border. How do I get a stamp on my passport based on a Visitor permit?

Need urgent advise if possible as I need to go to the border this weekend.

When I received a visitor permit they did not ask me to submit my passport.

Also, last time I flagpoles at the border on an expired TRV ( expired visa stamp) but valid work permit. I could obtain my new employer work per

 

[jes_ON]

Thankyou for your response.
So can you advise how can I go to the border. How do I get a stamp on my passport based on a Visitor permit?
??? Why do you want a stamp in your passport? There is nothing stopping you from going to the border. I only said that you cannot get a new work permit at the border.

 

[jes_ON]

Also, last time I flagpoles at the border on an expired TRV ( expired visa stamp) but valid work permit. I could obtain my new employer work per

Sorry, can you rephrase? Not sure what you're saying here...

 

[Meg106]

Sorry, can you rephrase? Not sure what you're saying here...

Sorry. I mean that I need to flagpole to obtain my work permit at the border with an expired TRV.

You said I cannot obtain my work permit at the border?

Last time I flagpoled with an expired TRV but valid work permit ( expiry date was still valid for 1 week the day I flagpoled). I could get a new work permit.

My current situation is same but I now have a valid Visitor permit( visitor record). I need to confirm if I can re enter canada with my val

 

[Meg106]

Sorry, can you rephrase? Not sure what you're saying here...

Sorry. I mean that I need to flagpole to obtain my work permit at the border with an expired TRV.

You said I cannot obtain my work permit at the border?

Last time I flagpoled with an expired TRV but valid work permit ( expiry date was still valid for 1 week the day I flagpoled). I could get a new work permit.

My current situation is same but I now have a valid Visitor permit( visitor record). I need to confirm if I can re enter canada with my valid status of visitor permit?( Last time I could re enter canada on valid work permit)

 

[Meg106]

Sorry. I mean that I need to flagpole to obtain my work permit at the border with an expired TRV.

You said I cannot obtain my work permit at the border?

Last time I flagpoled with an expired TRV but valid work permit ( expiry date was still valid for 1 week the day I flagpoled). I could get a new work permit.

My current situation is same but I now have a valid Visitor permit( visitor record). I need to confirm if I can re enter canada with my valid status of visitor permit?( Last time I could re enter canada on valid work permit)

Hi Jes_ON
Let me know if you have any inputs on this. Also, I spoke to an agent and he said it is best to have a TRV stamp in passport to be on a safer side. Obtaining a WP without a TRV is risky and I may be denied entry.
Another agent said, I can re-enter Canada with my valid Visitor permit status.