Visa applications
and carries out visa tasks for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
(IRCC) in India. VFS Global is also responsible for providing general
information and administrative services pertaining to all the Temporary
Resident Visa such as the visitor visa, study visa,
work permits, and travel documents for permanent
residents of Canada. The online
application allows the applicants to extend their visa validity while it
also facilitates the platform to immigrate under the skilled worker category.
Applicants under the age of 18 are required to furnish a letter of consent from
parents or legal guardians.
From processing the visa applications, sending out
notifications to returning the passports with visa decisions, Canada Visa Application Center (CVAC)
offers a broad range of services to the visa aspirants.
Canada Visa Types
Canada offers four
types of visa based on the applicant’s
requirements:
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Temporary Resident Visa
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Study Permits
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Work Permits
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Permanent Resident Travel Document
Temporary Resident
Visa
In order to enter or transit through Canada, the citizens
from other nations are required to complete the online
visa application process and get an approval for their application.
Based on the type of the visa, the applicant can fill in the specific form,
furnish necessary documents, and pay the visa fee to carry out the application
process.
Eligibility Factors
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Passport or any other valid travel document
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Proof of sufficient funds to support the travel
and stay
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Letter of invitation and/or medical exam
certificate
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Completed VFS Consent Form
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Documents based on the visa type
Application Process
Applicants can choose to opt for either the online or
offline (on paper) method. Once the application is submitted, it goes under
review to determine whether it can be approved or renewed. The applicant may be
asked to submit medical test results, police certificate or to appear for an
interview. VFS Global will send out notifications to the applicant through text
SMS/email to keep them updated. The application gets processed within few weeks
(subject to the requirement of any additional steps). The application needs the
passport to be submitted which is returned along with the visa decision. The
passport must have a blank page to provide space for visa stamping. Based on
the nationality of the applicant, duration of stay, etc., the visa fee varies
for different types of visas.
Extending Temporary
Resident Visa
By keeping a check on the temporary resident status, individuals
can apply for an extension before the visa expires. Applicants are recommended
to carry out the application process at least 30 days before the visa expiry
date.
Study Permits
The Study Permits allow foreign students to live and study
in Canada for a specific period of time depending on the application and other
important factors. Based on the applicant’s profile, the visa may have
restrictions on the level of studies, permission to work, duration of stay,
etc. During the course, the applicant may be provided with an option to work
part-time. Students under the study permits are allowed to spend an extra 90
days after the completion of the course/study to prepare for their departure or
to apply for a visa extension.
Eligibility Factors
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Passport or any other valid travel document
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Acceptance letter from a Designated Learning
Institution (DLI)
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Proof of sufficient funds to support the travel
and stay
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Letter of invitation and/or medical exam
certificate
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Completed VFS Consent Form
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Documents based on the visa type
Application Process
The applicant must obtain the letter of acceptance from a
DLI for their respective course or study program in order to be eligible for
the Study Permits. The application can be carried out online or offline based
on the applicant’s convenience. Once the completed application form along with
the VFS consent form and required documents are submitted, the applicant will
need to pay the visa fee. The visa
fee varies for each category based on the applicant’s nationality, duration of
stay, and many other factors. The application may require the applicants to
provide additional documents such as Medical Certificate, Police Certificate,
etc. The processing time will take up to six weeks or vary depending on the
particular CVAC and any additional step, if required by the IRCC.
Work Permits
The Work Permits allows individuals to live and work in
Canada. Whether the applicant is within Canada or from outside of Canada, the
application can be carried out online as well as off lines based on the
eligibility factors. Applicants under the Global Skills Strategy can take
advantage of the two-week processing facility when they are applying from
outside of Canada. Based on the applicant’s nationality and other factors such
as age, language requirements, education qualification, work experience, etc.,
the applicant can choose a suitable program that will allow him/her to live and
work in Canada.
Eligibility Factors
ü
Passport or any other valid travel document
ü
Offer of employment
ü
Letter of invitation and/or medical exam
certificate
ü
Documents based on the visa type
ü
Completed VFS Consent Form
ü
Proof of sufficient funds to support the travel
and stay
Application Process
Based on the duration of employment, the nationality of the
applicant, visa category, etc., the applicant will need to complete the
application form and submit it along with all other specified documents and the
VFS Consent Form. In order to process the application, the applicant must pay
the visa fee which is based on various factors. Both the online and offline application
offers an extensive range of payment mode options. The processing time may take
up to 11 weeks.
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