ETA waiver visa for British Citizens

[abusaud]

Hello there,

I am coming to Canada on an ETA waiver visa that allows me to stay in the country for 6 months. Does that mean that I am a temporary resident or do I have to swap it for a TRV. I am looking for an opportunity in
Canada and would like to stay longer if I can. Is it easy for British citizens to get a TRV after admission on a ETA ?

 

[canuck78]

You won't be a temporary resident you will only be a visitor. If you would like to move or work in Canada you will need to look at the various ways to immigrate.

 

[scylla]

TRV gives you the same status as ETA. You're still just a tourist. You can't live here or work here or go to school here or benefit from the health care system.

 

[abusaud]

Thanks for your reply but doesnt TRV mean Temporary Resident Visa ? how is it that a TRV is the same as a ETA if on says resident and the other says travel document. Doesn't a TRV give you temporary residency in Canada ? if not can i switch it for a work permit if I find a job there ?

 

[scylla]

TRV gives you permission to come to Canada as a tourist only - not live here or work here. Again, it's the same as an ETA. The only difference between the two is that a TRV is required for people visiting from non-visa exempt countries and an ETA is required for people visiting from visa exempt countries.

If you want to work in Canada, then you need to start by obtaining a job offer from an employer in Canada. That employer then needs to obtain an approved LMIA (permission to hire you). To get this approval, the employer will have to advertise the job for at least a month to prove no Canadian could be found for the role and then wait around 2-4 months for the LMIA application to be processed. If the LMIA is approved (not all are) - you can then apply for a closed work permit tied to that specific employer. Most employers aren't willing to go through the process.

If you are 30 or under, you can also look into the IEC / working holiday visa program which gives you access to an open work permit and allows you to live in Canada temporarily. Downside is that a limited number are available each year and there are always far more applicants than spots available.

 

[mpsqra]

Hello there,

I am coming to Canada on an ETA waiver visa that allows me to stay in the country for 6 months. Does that mean that I am a temporary resident or do I have to swap it for a TRV. I am looking for an opportunity in
Canada and would like to stay longer if I can. Is it easy for British citizens to get a TRV after admission on a ETA ?

You will be a temporary resident, not allow to work, but you could change status as a resident,,,
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/index.asp

What is a temporary resident?
A temporary resident is a foreign national who is legally authorized to enter Canada for temporary purposes.

A foreign national has temporary resident status when they have been found to meet the requirements of the legislation to enter and/or remain in Canada as a visitor, student, worker, or temporary resident permit holder. Only foreign nationals physically in Canada hold temporary resident status.

IRCC processes these applications under several categories:

• Visitors
• International Students
• Temporary workers
• Temporary resident permit holders

Temporary residents are subject to various conditions, such as the length of their stay in Canada [R183].

 

[mpsqra]

Hello there,

I am coming to Canada on an ETA waiver visa that allows me to stay in the country for 6 months. Does that mean that I am a temporary resident or do I have to swap it for a TRV. I am looking for an opportunity in
Canada and would like to stay longer if I can. Is it easy for British citizens to get a TRV after admission on a ETA ?

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=473&top=16

How can I extend my stay as a visitor?
If you want to extend your stay in Canada, you should apply at least 30 days before your status expires.

For the steps to apply, see How to apply to extend your stay as a visitor. You can also apply online.

Temporary residents currently in Canada with a valid study or work permit must submit their application for a new temporary resident visa to the Case Processing Centre in Ottawa (CPC-O), or visa office that serves their country of nationality.

• If your temporary resident status expires after you have submitted your application for an extension but before you receive a decision on your application, you can stay in Canada under what’s called implied status. That means the law implies you are a temporary resident. That status lasts until Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) decides on your new permit application.
• If you have a single-entry visa this allows you to enter Canada once. If you leave Canada during your authorized stay, you must get a new visitor visa to re-enter Canada, unless you visit the United States or St. Pierre and Miquelon. If you visit those places, you can return to Canada without a new visa, as long as you:
  • return within the period that the Canadian immigration officer initially authorized when you first entered Canada (on your visa, it is either a handwritten date or 6 months from the date of the entry stamp); or
  • have a valid visitor record, work permit, study permit or temporary resident permit (authorizing re-entry), and return within the period that the officer initially authorized.

See also How can I extend my stay as worker? and How can I extend my stay as a student?

 

[mpsqra]

Hello there,

I am coming to Canada on an ETA waiver visa that allows me to stay in the country for 6 months. Does that mean that I am a temporary resident or do I have to swap it for a TRV. I am looking for an opportunity in
Canada and would like to stay longer if I can. Is it easy for British citizens to get a TRV after admission on a ETA ?

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/extend-stay.asp

 

[mpsqra]

You won't be a temporary resident you will only be a visitor. If you would like to move or work in Canada you will need to look at the various ways to immigrate.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/index.asp

What is a temporary resident?
A temporary resident is a foreign national who is legally authorized to enter Canada for temporary purposes.

A foreign national has temporary resident status when they have been found to meet the requirements of the legislation to enter and/or remain in Canada as a visitor, student, worker, or temporary resident permit holder. Only foreign nationals physically in Canada hold temporary resident status.

IRCC processes these applications under several categories:

• Visitors
• International Students
• Temporary workers
• Temporary resident permit holders

Temporary residents are subject to various conditions, such as the length of their stay in Canada [R183].

 

[bellaluna]

Thanks for your reply but doesnt TRV mean Temporary Resident Visa ? how is it that a TRV is the same as a ETA if on says resident and the other says travel document. Doesn't a TRV give you temporary residency in Canada ? if not can i switch it for a work permit if I find a job there ?

Canada uses TRVs for foreign visitors, students, and temporary workers alike. The latter two additionally need study or work permits respectively.

I understand different countries use the term "temporary resident" to grant working status, but that's just not the case for Canada.

 

[mpsqra]

Canada uses TRVs for foreign visitors, students, and temporary workers alike. The latter two additionally need study or work permits respectively.

I understand different countries use the term "temporary resident" to grant working status, but that's just not the case for Canada.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/index.asp
What is a temporary resident?
A temporary resident is a foreign national who is legally authorized to enter Canada for temporary purposes.

A foreign national has temporary resident status when they have been found to meet the requirements of the legislation to enter and/or remain in Canada as a visitor, student, worker, or temporary resident permit holder. Only foreign nationals physically in Canada hold temporary resident status.

IRCC processes these applications under several categories:

• Visitors
• International Students
• Temporary workers
• Temporary resident permit holders

Temporary residents are subject to various conditions, such as the length of their stay in Canada [R183].

 

[scylla]

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/index.asp
What is a temporary resident?
A temporary resident is a foreign national who is legally authorized to enter Canada for temporary purposes.

A foreign national has temporary resident status when they have been found to meet the requirements of the legislation to enter and/or remain in Canada as a visitor, student, worker, or temporary resident permit holder. Only foreign nationals physically in Canada hold temporary resident status.

IRCC processes these applications under several categories:

• Visitors
• International Students
• Temporary workers
• Temporary resident permit holders

Temporary residents are subject to various conditions, such as the length of their stay in Canada [R183].

Please stop posting the same thing over and over again - it's not helpful.

 

[mpsqra]

Please stop posting the same thing over and over again - it's not helpful.

you too,,, thanks