It can take from one to several weeks .. its better to apply 3 months before travel date.. and you just need tentative booking. Dont buy non refundable tickets and hotels..
Secondly it depends kn cbsa how long they allow u to stay.. but if you will stay for about 6 months you might have...
I applied online and applied for tourism so i didnt submit any invitation letter plus i dont have any close relative there..
I just submitted my ntn staying mg business name .. didnt submit any tax return...
Amount in account was good as i stated i will be spending 18000 cad dollar so amount was...
IMO , Chances of trv will be low from dubai as you have lesser ties and current status of dubai will be seen temporary resident .. so better apply from pakistan .
And i applied from pakistan and my whole famiy was granted visa till our passport validity .. all you need is to be honest and clear...
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This is public forum to help people in filling their application ..no one here works for canadian authorities.. be aware of frauds as you seem frustrated..
Its best if he can apply on his own for tourism..
But for that he needs to show strong ties to pakistan and good travel history.. previously travelled to US ,UK , Australia will be plus..
The time estimate on cic website is just estimate it can take much longer / lesser depending on applicants docs and many otther factors .. usually pakistani applicants ar delayed coz of background checks and those are done by third parties.. as estimated time have passed you can send cse to...
if you are visiting family then u need invitation letter.. i applied as tourist and had decent travelling so i showed hotel booking and place i wanted to visit and wss sucessful..