Applied for TRV, got withdrawal for visitor record

[andrews17]

I am currently working on a PGWP. I have two citizenships. I have a TRV on passport A that's expiring in October 2024. I applied for a new TRV with passport B. Today I got a letter saying they withdrew my application because I applied for a visitor record but I currently hold a work permit, and they invited me to apply for a visitor visa. I even submitted a letter explaining all this and that I was applying for a visitor visa.

I have applied for visitor visa before, for myself and for my parents.

This is clearly an error from their side. What can I do now? I could just reapply but that means waiting an extra month and paying another $100. Can I submit a webform even if the application has been withdrawn?

This is what the letter says:

This refers to your application for a Visitor Record in Canada. According to our records, you already hold a valid Work Permit. As a result, you may wish to consider applying for a temporary resident visa instead. Your file has now been closed and no processing will take place. If you wish to submit a new application, you will have to resubmit all required documents and pay new processing fees

 

[andrews17]

Anyone?

 

[forevermore76]

I am currently working on a PGWP. I have two citizenships. I have a TRV on passport A that's expiring in October 2024. I applied for a new TRV with passport B. Today I got a letter saying they withdrew my application because I applied for a visitor record but I currently hold a work permit, and they invited me to apply for a visitor visa. I even submitted a letter explaining all this and that I was applying for a visitor visa.

I have applied for visitor visa before, for myself and for my parents.

This is clearly an error from their side. What can I do now? I could just reapply but that means waiting an extra month and paying another $100. Can I submit a webform even if the application has been withdrawn?

This is what the letter says:

This refers to your application for a Visitor Record in Canada. According to our records, you already hold a valid Work Permit. As a result, you may wish to consider applying for a temporary resident visa instead. Your file has now been closed and no processing will take place. If you wish to submit a new application, you will have to resubmit all required documents and pay new processing fees

What is your objective? Are you trying to switch your status from worker to visitor?

 

[andrews17]

No, I wanted to get a new TRV as my current one is expiring in October. But when I applied for a TRV, they said I applied for a visitor record and withdrew my application because I already have a work permit. I want to know if I can send a webform for a withdrawn application or do I have to simply apply again for another TRV.

 

[forevermore76]

No, I wanted to get a new TRV as my current one is expiring in October. But when I applied for a TRV, they said I applied for a visitor record and withdrew my application because I already have a work permit. I want to know if I can send a webform for a withdrawn application or do I have to simply apply again for another TRV.

Are you sure you applied for a TRV?

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/visitors/place-application-visa-electronic-travel-authorization-study-permit-work-permit.html

 

[EnesBayram]

I am currently working on a PGWP. I have two citizenships. I have a TRV on passport A that's expiring in October 2024. I applied for a new TRV with passport B. Today I got a letter saying they withdrew my application because I applied for a visitor record but I currently hold a work permit, and they invited me to apply for a visitor visa. I even submitted a letter explaining all this and that I was applying for a visitor visa.

I have applied for visitor visa before, for myself and for my parents.

This is clearly an error from their side. What can I do now? I could just reapply but that means waiting an extra month and paying another $100. Can I submit a webform even if the application has been withdrawn?

This is what the letter says:

This refers to your application for a Visitor Record in Canada. According to our records, you already hold a valid Work Permit. As a result, you may wish to consider applying for a temporary resident visa instead. Your file has now been closed and no processing will take place. If you wish to submit a new application, you will have to resubmit all required documents and pay new processing fees

I'm in the same situation. Even tough i have applied for TRV, it says on the letter:

'This refers to your application for a visitor record in Canada.
According to our records, you already hold a valid work permit. As a result, you may wish to consider applying for a temporary resident visa instead.'

What steps did you take after that? Im also thinking to apply new one but its clearly a mistake from their side.

TIA

 

[andrews17]

I couldn't find any similar cases anywhere, so I'm just reapplying. I am filling the forms and making sure everything is clear that I need a visitor visa, not a visitor record. Hope they don't f*** up this time.

 

[EnesBayram]

I was going to send an email explaining my situation but i guess its going to take another month to understand their mistake.

On the additional document section of my application i clearly declare that i need TRV to coming back to Canada, but they said on their letter, it was referring to visitor record.

I will do the same thing with reapplying with attaching their withdrawal letter decision and clearly explaining my TRV application on additional document section.

 

[EnesBayram]

What did you choose on section 'purpose of my visit' on your imm5257e form ?