Bringing documents

[pieterssen]

see modified question below

 

[zardoz]

Re: Will this case affect my application?

When you enter Canada, should your passpoort be valid at least 6 months from the time of your departure?

On my last visit to Canada the person on the counter attached something on my passpoort because my passport would expire in about 4 months. I am from visa-exempt country and my intended vacation was only 2 weeks. The last time I checked the internet, it said as long as your passport is still valid upon your departure, you're ok. But still I got this piece of paper and it says I could only stay 2 weeks.

Will this affect my PR application?

Thanks.

You received was a "Visitor Record" but it probably has nothing to do with your passport expiry... More likely something to do with you and/or your plans.

 

[screech339]

Re: Will this case affect my application?

When you enter Canada, should your passpoort be valid at least 6 months from the time of your departure?

On my last visit to Canada the person on the counter attached something on my passpoort because my passport would expire in about 4 months. I am from visa-exempt country and my intended vacation was only 2 weeks. The last time I checked the internet, it said as long as your passport is still valid upon your departure, you're ok. But still I got this piece of paper and it says I could only stay 2 weeks.

Will this affect my PR application?

Thanks.

Normally it is recommended that you travel to countries with passport that is valid at least 6 months.

I think due to the fact that you said your intended trip was 2 weeks in Canada, the agent gave you 2 weeks stay in Canada. did you mention to the agent that you were staying 2 weeks in Canada? If yes, then it would explain you getting 2 weeks.

If you had not mention anything about the length of your stay, the agent may have given you longer up to a week before passport expires, a little short than 4 months. This week lapse short of your passport would have allowed you time to travel back to your country before it expires. Canada probably doesn't want your passport to expire in middle of your travel back.

 

[pieterssen]

Hello.

If you are coming as visitor and you have a bunch of important documents with you, just because you don't want to leave it at home for 6 months in your apartment for security reasons, will it be allowed? Will it raise red flags at the immigration? I know resumes are a no-no. I just can't bear to leave my important documents in my apartment for fear of being stolen, burn or whatever unfortunate event that might befall upon them.

Thanks.

 

[zardoz]

Hello.

If you are coming as visitor and you have a bunch of important documents with you, just because you don't want to leave it at home for 6 months in your apartment for security reasons, will it be allowed? Will it raise red flags at the immigration? I know resumes are a no-no. I just can't bear to leave my important documents in my apartment for fear of being stolen, burn or whatever unfortunate event that might befall upon them.

Thanks.

Rent a safety-deposit box in a bank at home, and leave them there....
If there is a problem with your flight, you could just as easily lose everything then.

 

[sunny2710]

hello,

at my first visit to Canada i brought some important documents with me (no resumes), which was a very bad idea, it raised red flags at CBSA and i had to go to a second interview with the lovely :'( officer. In my oppinion the idea with the safety-box is very good.

best wishes

 

[screech339]

By bringing very important documents with you only signal the CBSA that you have no intention on leaving Canada.

 

[pieterssen]

Follow up question:

I am from a visa exempt that can stay up to 6months without visa, and I really want to stay 6 months, if my return ticket is really in about 6 months, is that ok?

Someone suggested I just say 2-week, but then my problem is if they just really decide to stamp a two-week allowed stay, then I'll be screwed. I will have to immediately apply for extenstion.

Confused ???

 

[screech339]

Follow up question:

I am from a visa exempt that can stay up to 6months without visa, and I really want to stay 6 months, if my return ticket is really in about 6 months, is that ok?

Someone suggested I just say 2-week, but then my problem is if they just really decide to stamp a two-week allowed stay, then I'll be screwed. I will have to immediately apply for extenstion.

Confused ???

It can be confusing but it is not. If you want to stay 6 months in Canada, show a 6 month return ticket. However they may ask how you intend to support yourself for 6 months. What do you say then?

 

[zardoz]

see modified question below

I know it's easy to just hack the first post about, but it makes the whole thread into a nightmare mess. This is why we have to quote your new question each time, to be able to maintain context. Would you mind reconsidering this method?

 

[pieterssen]

I know it's easy to just hack the first post about, but it makes the whole thread into a nightmare mess. This is why we have to quote your new question each time, to be able to maintain context. Would you mind reconsidering this method?

Its easier for me to find all the answers I need if I only have few threads. I hope thats fine. If not, tell me.

 

[scylla]

Its easier for me to find all the answers I need if I only have few threads. I hope thats fine. If not, tell me.

I find it confusing when people edit their original post and it makes me less likely to respond to their thread. It's better to leave old posts as is and add / correct information through subsequent new posts (to the same thread). Much easier and less confusing for those reading and responding.