TBDL:
2 ways that come to mind that could answer or match the statement " you already told us that you qualify for a COVID-19 exemption"
a. during your visitor visa application, you must have indicated "other-COVID-19" under your purpose of travel
b. you must have also informed IRCC through the "webform link/ email" informing them of how you qualify for the non-discretionary travel criteria.

Others can also chip in. check through previously attached link for more detailed info.

p.S your surest bet on any info put out here is to match it with info you find on IRCC website.

Motheexplorer:
Yes I applied for a visit visa & no reuniting under Canadian laws does not mean travelling to be with someone permanently. I'll explain.

Ideally, if you apply for a Canadian visit visa, your wait time should be anything between 300-400 days (I have no idea what the current wait time is saying). However, the Canadian government has given concession to a certain group of people & are saying we can expedite your visa process if you fall under certain categories. The categories are listed in the link below and documentation you are required to upload as proof too. I fall under the category of extended family member of a Canadian citizen & I was able to get my visa faster that normal because of this. They are big on family and they understand a lot of us have probably not seen our siblings/spouses/kids/parents in over a year due to covid. What they are pretty much saying is if you call under any of these categories, then we will make your visa process faster and let you in.

Here's the link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/visitors/immediate-family.html

If you don't fall under any of the categories then you'll have to wait like everyone else.

teedarling:
Hello Guys,

Please am about applying for Tourist visa and also start the process of Express Entry.
Can I proceed with both application at the same time ?

I heard from a source that Creating an Express Entry profile may lead to tourist visa denial.
@Oluayebenz @Megastu
Please help.
Thanks

afrischolars1:


It's not a good idea to create an EE profile when applying for a TRV. It will hurt your TRV. If you're in doubt read the case in the link below:
https://canlii.ca/t/hxkbh

mrprolifik:


I dont agree with you. This is because I applied for a Canadian trv this year and before my application I already had an Express entry profile and yet i was issued the Visa.

mrprolifik:


I dont agree with you. This is because I applied for a Canadian trv this year and before my application I already had an Express entry profile and yet i was issued the Visa.

zigzig:


Please, guide me on how to go about applying for a visit visa, I will qualify under the extended family category.

I plan to start the application by next week, but I need a guide to make it successful.

How to fill the forms correctly and what document to upload as proof of ties on my late dad's property as am the one collecting rent and doing maintenance( I only have the building plan and it still in my late dad's name)

Thank you in anticipation of your response.

Everyone is free to contribute here , I will appreciate .

gbawee:
Good morning:

I have a question and it's quite urgent...

Trying to apply for my Mum's tourist visa (applying from Inside Canada as a PR). Now, for the main 'purpose of visit', should i pick Other or Visit Family? Note that if I pick Other, the checklist of documents doesn't include Proof of relationship.
Pls what link did u use in applying for your mum's Visa

Thank you very much

gracecheller:

Get a letter of administration for the build g plan

zigzig:


Thanks for your input. I have searched for sample but noting reasonable came up, do u have a draft for that.

And someone suggested power of attorney.what do you think about that.

davodyguy:

Obtaining a 'letter of Administration' is not you writing a letter or getting a draft of it.

LA is usually issued by High Court in the state where the property is domiciled and issued to the Administrators of a property owner, who died intestate.

Intestate means a property owner that died without a will and in order for his assets to be administered, there's a need for letter of administration.

It's a very long process that involves documentation.

I started one in 2013 and only obtained in in February, 2020

It is also not cheap.

The property would be valued and you'll pay certain percentage of the value to the government, as well as other processing fees

galala123:
Back again!

Please how do I distinguish this application from the previous one? Where do I write exemption, etc. Will the web form be filled and submitted separately?

How do I request authorisation. They said they may issue it simultaneously if your application is approved. Is there any specific trigger I need to put in the application to ensure it goes into the intended pool?

I started the application but quite confused as it's looking like my previous application. Plan to fill the application forms tomorrow.

Thanks.

I've been going through their website and it seems to be taking me round and round in circles. I might be missing something.

Is there a place in the TRV form where one will put Covid-19 exemption now? Or by looking at your application, will they know from the letter of invitation, evidence of relationship, etc?

Thanks.

gbawee:
For the 'Purpose of visit' (both on the questionnaire and on the Application form), what did you select? 'Visit Family' or 'Other'?

borvick:
God bless you madam for your time to explain in this platform. Your responses have answered many other questions that we need to ask. Keep it up ma.


Motheexplorer

Yes I did. I resubmitted a regular visit visa application with all the necessary requirements; bank statements, filled all the forma again etc. AND submitted these additional documents (to expedite my visa process) via the webform.

Motheexplorer:
Selected “other” & then typed out “COVID-19” on the “ other” section. I think this is what bumps your application to priority.

Motheexplorer:
You are most welcome! I got all my answers from here tbh & started reading the thread from July 2020 till date, making notes along the way. Just paying it forward.

Motheexplorer:
Sorry just getting to this. Hopefully not too late.

Honestly, my first application mirrored my second. The only difference was my travel dates. I didn’t change anything. I was going to visit my brother with my family. The only additional difference was my husband had been issued a Canadian visa and I hadn’t. So change in travel dates and a copy of my husbands visa, that’s all.

You don’t “write” exemption anywhere you just put that in your letter of explanation/cover letter. Make sure you use words like family reunion etc.

Yes the webform was filled and submitted separately.

Authorization is not a separate request it comes along side your visa approval.

Honestly I feel whatever you have in your cover letter is what will work along side other documentation you are uploading on the webform. For example our had a birth certificates to prove we were siblings and a detailed quarantine plan too.

Yes on the application form IMM5257 there is “purpose of my visit”, you chose “other” and then write/type “COVID-19” in the other column.

zigzig:


Thanks for your input. I have searched for sample but noting reasonable came up, do u have a draft for that.

And someone suggested power of attorney.what do you think about that.

davodyguy:

Obtaining a 'letter of Administration' is not you writing a letter or getting a draft of it.

LA is usually issued by High Court in the state where the property is domiciled and issued to the Administrators of a property owner, who died intestate.

Intestate means a property owner that died without a will and in order for his assets to be administered, there's a need for letter of administration.

It's a very long process that involves documentation.

I started one in 2013 and only obtained in in February, 2020

It is also not cheap.

The property would be valued and you'll pay certain percentage of the value to the government, as well as other processing fees

gracecheller:

Wow. Quite long. I got mine in weeks though

Motheexplorer:
You are most welcome! I got all my answers from here tbh & started reading the thread from July 2020 till date, making notes along the way. Just paying it forward.

timmyfg:
Dear House.

I earlier mentioned that I submitted a visitor visa since February 27, 2020 to visit my younger brother in Canada but the status is still showing pending
I know that due to the covid19 pandemic the visitor visa was suspended which am aware they just resumed this September 2021
Please I want to find out if I need to resubmit a web form or I should still hold on?
Although my brother is not yet a PR. He is currently using a work Visa and resides there for over 6years

Regards

gracecheller:

Lawyers are the ones to direct you. Quite expensive though. Also search on NL on how to go

Motheexplorer:
You are most welcome! I got all my answers from here tbh & started reading the thread from July 2020 till date, making notes along the way. Just paying it forward.