IEC working holiday visa to Visitor Visa - IMM5708 which option?

[Hansluo]

Hi guys,

I’m a Portuguese citizen who’s been in Canada on a working holiday visa and my work permit expires on the 10th of April 2022. My common-law partner is on the same visa but his work permit doesn’t expire until the 13th of October 2022 and ideally I’d like to remain in Canada for another 3-6 months. I want to apply for a visitor visa (whilst I’m in Canada) to remain in the country for a bit longer but the information I can find online is a bit mixed.

Basically on the IMM5708 form I thought in section 3 that the "get a new temporary resident permit" would be the correct option given my situation however when I validate and try attach the form it won't let me, inferring that something is incorrect. However, when I change to the "extend my status as a visitor" option and validate, it does allow me to attach.

It might be a terminology/definition thing but wondering if I have applied for this correctly?

Appreciate any advice!

 

[scylla]

Hi guys,

I’m a Portuguese citizen who’s been in Canada on a working holiday visa and my work permit expires on the 10th of April 2022. My common-law partner is on the same visa but his work permit doesn’t expire until the 13th of October 2022 and ideally I’d like to remain in Canada for another 3-6 months. I want to apply for a visitor visa (whilst I’m in Canada) to remain in the country for a bit longer but the information I can find online is a bit mixed.

Basically on the IMM5708 form I thought in section 3 that the "get a new temporary resident permit" would be the correct option given my situation however when I validate and try attach the form it won't let me, inferring that something is incorrect. However, when I change to the "extend my status as a visitor" option and validate, it does allow me to attach.

It might be a terminology/definition thing but wondering if I have applied for this correctly?

Appreciate any advice!

Nope, a TRP is not the correct option. You are applying to change your status to visitor and extend your stay in Canada. You'll be applying for a visitor record.

TRPs are a special class of visa for those who are inadmissible to Canada, typically due to a crime. This isn't what you need.

You should be following the instructions here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio.../services/visit-canada/extend-stay/apply.html

 

[Hansluo]

I've answered the questions below and it's still sending me through to forms 5708, 5707 & 5257 which is exactly the same as last time. Am I answering these questions correctly?


What would you like to do in Canada?
Visit
How long are you planning to stay in Canada?
Temporarily - less than 6 months
Select the code that matches the one on your passport.
PRT (Portugal)
What is your current country/territory of residence? If you are presently in Canada, you should select Canada.
Canada
Do you have a family member who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and is 18 years or older?
No
Have you lived in Canada as a permanent resident or landed immigrant?
No
Are you a lawful permanent resident of the United States with a valid U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) number?
No
What is your current immigration status in Canada?
Worker
What is your marital status?
Common-Law
What is your province of destination? If visiting multiple provinces, select the one in which you will be spending most of your time.
British Columbia
Are you accompanying a family member who has status in Canada?
Yes
When does your status in Canada expire?
Date
April 10, 2022
Have you had a medical exam performed by an IRCC authorized panel physician (doctor) within the last 12 months?
No
Do you want to work in one of the following jobs?

• health sciences worker
• clinical laboratory worker
• patient attendant in nursing or geriatric homes
• medical student admitted to Canada to attend university
• medical elective and physician on short term assignment
• teacher of primary or secondary schools or other teachers of small children
• domestics worker, someone who gives in-home care to children, the elderly and the disabled
• day nursery worker

No
Do you want to submit an application for a family member?
No
Are you giving someone access to your application?
No
There are fees associated with this application. Will you be paying your fees or are you fee exempt?
Yes, I will be paying my application fees.
Are you able to make a digital copy of your documents with a scanner or camera?
Yes
Will you be paying your application fees online? To pay online, you can use a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, China Union Pay) or a Visa Debit or Debit MasterCard.
Yes

 

[Hansluo]

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-i...-to-change-status-from-iec-to-visitor.555175/

This response suggest that what we've done is correct?

Anyone else have any feedback?