Hello,
I would be very grateful if I could get expert advice on two of my questions below:
My mom has been here on Visitor's visa for 4 months already and we want to apply for extension this month. This is her second visit to Canada.
1) Just wondering if we can ask for an 18 months extension or will that be considered too long?
The first time she visited was when our first son was born in 2015. That time we applied for a 1 year extension and was approved easily. Only a medical exam was required. However due to family obligations she could not stay so long and had to go back to her home country 6 months before the approved extension expired.
2) Can we be honest and state in our application that the reason for extension is that she has been helping us look after our two kids - a 2 yr old and a 9 month old? Or will that be considered working (as a babysitter) which is illegal? Her being with us would allow my wife to go back to work when her Maternity leave is over in a couple months.
Your opinions are very much appreciated and would help me decide how long of an extension to apply for.
Thanks a lot!
I would be very grateful if I could get expert advice on two of my questions below:
My mom has been here on Visitor's visa for 4 months already and we want to apply for extension this month. This is her second visit to Canada.
1) Just wondering if we can ask for an 18 months extension or will that be considered too long?
The first time she visited was when our first son was born in 2015. That time we applied for a 1 year extension and was approved easily. Only a medical exam was required. However due to family obligations she could not stay so long and had to go back to her home country 6 months before the approved extension expired.
2) Can we be honest and state in our application that the reason for extension is that she has been helping us look after our two kids - a 2 yr old and a 9 month old? Or will that be considered working (as a babysitter) which is illegal? Her being with us would allow my wife to go back to work when her Maternity leave is over in a couple months.
Your opinions are very much appreciated and would help me decide how long of an extension to apply for.
Thanks a lot!