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Visitor Visa while unemployed?

chechi_298

Star Member
Oct 23, 2013
101
6
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
05-08-2015
Passport Req..
06-10-2015
LANDED..........
12-11-15
Just wondering if anyone has had any luck with CIC in obtaining a visitor visa while unemployed? I've had many successful interactions in the past. Had PR as a child, but parents later gave it up. Had visitor visa as a teen, Student visa for 5 years, Post Grad WP for 3 years.

I've only returned to my home country at the end of May, but was hoping to make a trip back for the summer to attend my friend/former roommate's wedding. I am unemployed though and living with my parents. POF isn't an issue so I am not worried about that. In addition, I received an ITA for PR last week, and although I have not submitted my docs as yet, was wondering if there's any chance I would be approved for a visitor visa. I know the odds are against me, but willing to still try my luck? Also, if I am declined, would this implicate future visa/PR applications?

Any thoughts or related experiences would greatly be appreciated.
 

Jalex23

VIP Member
Apr 12, 2013
4,463
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Calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
05-09-2013
Doc's Request.
09-04-2014
AOR Received.
06-11-2013
Med's Request
05-04-2014
Med's Done....
20-05-2014
Passport Req..
07-07-2014
VISA ISSUED...
14-07-2014
LANDED..........
06-09-2014
chechi_298 said:
Just wondering if anyone has had any luck with CIC in obtaining a visitor visa while unemployed?
Yes many people get it while unemployed.

It is a matter of showing you will exit Canada at the end of your visit.