TRV approved - questions about length of stay and ticket purchase

[Thevisitor]

I've been approved for TRV and needed advice on my length of stay and extension as i do have few concerns.

On my application i indicated to visit Canada for 2 weeks but i'm looking to possibly extending to a month or two. Once i arrive at port of entry, the immigration officer might ask me how long do i plan to stay. Should i tell my desired duration of stay? I'm a little worried as it may conflict with the application i submitted. Is there a possible the officer might stamp the return date i chose on my application?\

Also in terms of ticket purchase, should i avail for open ticket as i'm not sure which date should i leave Canada?
Or round trip with a selected return date? Again i'm worried the officer may see if would mismatch with my application.

Any input especially from those who had the same case would be greatly appreciated.\cell \lastrow\row}

 

[steaky]

Yes you may tell immigration about your desired stay duration and get open ticket.

 

[Thevisitor]

Thank you!
Any idea if immigration officer stamps the return date on passport?

 

[steaky]

Thank you!
Any idea if immigration officer stamps the return date on passport?

Sometimes they stamp and sometimes not.

 

[mikeymyke]

Just say, "I'd love to stay longer if granted, but 2 weeks would be fine with me, sir/madam". If you're a credible and honest person, and you have sufficient funds, you will have a good chance of getting an extended stay.

 

[davek1979]

Thank you!
Any idea if immigration officer stamps the return date on passport?

If they stamp the date that is when you need to leave by. If there is no stamp it is valid for 6 months from date of arrival. You could always see what you get and request an extension. You would have implied status until you get an answer back.

 

[Thevisitor]

Thanks for the inputs!

The only thing that worries me if when they stamp a return date
I'm thinking of getting a round trip ticket with a return date already set (desired stay).

In terms of applying for extension, how long am i allowed to stay under implied status and how soon should i hear back for a response?

 

[davek1979]

The processing time for online application is 15 days and 44 for mailed in application.

 

[jabason]

Hi I am waiting for my study permit result, however my spouse will be taking a TRV once my study visa gets approved. My husband has decided to take tourist visa for three weeks considering the fact that it would be approved for six months so that he could stay in Canada and apply for an open work permit. To my surprise I see in this forum that if we ask visa for three weeks the visa granting officer will only provide it for three weeks and stamp it for three weeks, hence we could not stay for six month.

Senior Members could you please advise on this as in my opinion no matter how many days we apply for TRV we would be granted for a maximum of six months.

Thanks in advance

Jabs

 

[liverlover]

i think there's a new rule in issuing visa... they could give you a maximum validity depending on your passport validity... i am applying now and waiting for the result. I hope I could get the visa with multiple entry

 

[mrao]

Hi
My TRV also approved. Do we need pay VAC fee and Visa service charges. It is confusing. Could you please
I need to send my passport and applicable fee. I am from USA (do we need pay $43 or $34 or both ?
Thanks four your help

 

[liverlover]

Hi
My TRV also approved. Do we need pay VAC fee and Visa service charges. It is confusing. Could you please
I need to send my passport and applicable fee. I am from USA (do we need pay $43 or $34 or both ?
Thanks four your help

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