Hi all,
I am applying for FSW Arranged Employment and was staying in Vancouver on a Visitor's Visa in the interim period. Unfortunately today I received news that my visitor's visa extension was refused. It did not say exactly why but gave 5 general reasons and said that the officer felt I did not meet the requirements. After speaking with some people on this forum it might be due to the fact that I asked for a visa extension based on my application for residency and wanting to stay in Canada in the interim period. I told them, which is true, that I have been staying in a meditation centre and not seeking work the past couple of months.
1. I am wondering what the chances if I go to the border and try again that they will approve me if I tell them that I will now seek professional employment here immediately and would like a visa extension to find something suitable?
2. Or if I went to the states for 3 months and tried again after that would there be a greater chance that they would let me back in then? (I would prefer the first option).
3. If I call the helpline and quote my case id and officer id nr will they be able to give me specific advice such as why exactly I was refused? ( I doubt it!)
Any advice on any/all of these questions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
D
I am applying for FSW Arranged Employment and was staying in Vancouver on a Visitor's Visa in the interim period. Unfortunately today I received news that my visitor's visa extension was refused. It did not say exactly why but gave 5 general reasons and said that the officer felt I did not meet the requirements. After speaking with some people on this forum it might be due to the fact that I asked for a visa extension based on my application for residency and wanting to stay in Canada in the interim period. I told them, which is true, that I have been staying in a meditation centre and not seeking work the past couple of months.
1. I am wondering what the chances if I go to the border and try again that they will approve me if I tell them that I will now seek professional employment here immediately and would like a visa extension to find something suitable?
2. Or if I went to the states for 3 months and tried again after that would there be a greater chance that they would let me back in then? (I would prefer the first option).
3. If I call the helpline and quote my case id and officer id nr will they be able to give me specific advice such as why exactly I was refused? ( I doubt it!)
Any advice on any/all of these questions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
D