No.i applied for the exemption and my visitor visa in process,when i received the approved authorization by email they requested my passport in my account .now i am waiting 2 way passport request from IRCC ,because in the VFS global in Algeria didn't accept to take my passport and explain to me that i should send email for another department they come to me and pick up my passport.Hi, did you have your visa application approved before applying for the exemption? And what documents did u attach alongside your request? Thanks
the document that i attached for the authorization letter are:
- visa of my husband and his work permit.
-our marriage certificate and family record book (we have it in Algeria).
but i think the most important thing is to explain well in detailed for travel.in my case i explain my case,i had already open work permit and i didn't travel to Canada because the Covid19 ,all border was closed and when they do the exemption, my visa was expired ,the second reason that my kids need their father.
i am waiting they pick up my passport.
i wish for all to get the approved.