Guardian Visa

[vinalv]

Hi there,

One of my parents is accompanying my brother (a minor) to Canada for studies as a Guardian.
The visa they obtained was the Visitor V1 visa.

Is this the standard visa that a Guardian gets? Is there any other visa category they could have gotten?

 

[scylla]

Hi there,

One of my parents is accompanying my brother (a minor) to Canada for studies as a Guardian.
The visa they obtained was the Visitor V1 visa.

Is this the standard visa that a Guardian gets? Is there any other visa category they could have gotten?

There is no guardian visa.

What they received is a regular visitor visa which allows the to enter as a tourist only (but not live or work in Canada). When they enter Canada, they will most likely be allowed a six month visit (although the visa officer can chose to only grant a shorter visit). If they wish to stay longer, they will have to apply for an extension and hope it is approved.

 

[vinalv]

Thanks for the quick reply.
Just one more thing. The V1 visa they were granted is for 4 years and Multiple Entry. Am I correct in assuming that this allows them to live there for the extent of the visa?

 

[Bs65]

Thanks for the quick reply.
Just one more thing. The V1 visa they were granted is for 4 years and Multiple Entry. Am I correct in assuming that this allows them to live there for the extent of the visa?

No it means the visa is valid for 4 years of multi entry up to a usual max stay of 6 months each entry which could be less as determine by CBSA at the border.

There is no guaranteed visa or stay for a parent or guardian to accompany a minor they would need to apply to extend stay as a visitor and there is no guarantee of approval.