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Please, Do I Need To Officially Extend My Stay??

gen121

Full Member
May 20, 2010
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Hello Everyone, I had this incident on entering Canada that I need clarification on.

In the form that everyone is required to fill on entry, I indicated I will be in Canada for one month. I remember the immigration officer wrote a big V12 on the form and allowed me to go through into Canada. Please, What does V12 mean? The only stamp on my passport bears the date of entry.

Because of the purpose of my visit, I now realize I might need to stay for more than one month - maybe up to two more months. I have a five year, multiple entry visa.

Do I need to let immigration Canada know that I will be staying for more than one month? I am aware the maximum time visitors can stay is six months. Am I covered by this?

Thanks for your response.
 

zardoz

VIP Member
Feb 2, 2013
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Canada
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
16-02-2013
VISA ISSUED...
31-07-2013
LANDED..........
09-11-2013
If you don't have a limit imposed on your stay inside your passport, then you don't need to do anything until close to the 6 month time limit.

V12 or is it VI2,means that you are just a normal visitor.
 

gen121

Full Member
May 20, 2010
31
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A big thank you Zardoz, for your prompt reply.

All the best as you start a new life in Canada.