Visitor Visa (TRV) • Super Visa • Dual Intent • Visitor Record • Business Visitor • In-Canada TRV
Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa – TRV)
A TRV is a counterfoil (sticker) placed in your passport that allows you to travel to a Canadian port of entry. It does not guarantee entry; final decisions are made by CBSA officers at the border. Who needs a TRV should come in? Citizens of visa required countries. (Visa exempt travelers may need an eTA for air travel.)
What we prepare:
- Purpose of travel (family/event/tourism/short course ≤6 months)
- Proof of funds and travel history
- Home-country ties (employment, property, family, studies)
- Invitation letters and itinerary (credible, verifiable)
- Return plans and duration logic (no intent to overstay)
- Biometrics/medical coordination (if required)
- Common refusal reasons we address: weak purpose, insufficient funds, limited travel history, unclear ties, prior immigration issues.
Super Visa (Parents & Grandparents)
A multiple-entry option tailored for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents, allowing longer stays per entry (subject to current policy).
We build:
- Child/grandchild status & income support (undertakings/LOE)
- Medical insurance from an approved provider (required)
- Invitation package, funds, and accommodation plans
- Biometrics/medical exam coordination
- When to choose Super Visa vs TRV: If you want extended stays with family (often years per entry) rather than short visits, Super Visa is usually the better fit.
Dual Intent Visitor Visa
Dual intent means you plan to visit temporarily but may also seek permanent residence later. This is legal if your temporary intent is genuine.
Our strategy shows:
- Clear, time bound purpose of visit
- Evidence you'll leave Canada if your PR/work/study plans don't materialize
- PR roadmap (Express Entry/PNP/spousal) without undermining temporary intent
Visitor Record (Extension / Change of Conditions)
A Visitor Record is not a visa. It's a document issued inside Canada that extends your stay or changes conditions (e.g., visitor status after studies).
We handle:
- Before-expiry extensions (recommended 30–60 days prior)
- Status changes (e.g., student to visitor)
- Restoration requests (if you unintentionally went out of status strict timelines)
You cannot work on a Visitor Record. Short, non-credit courses (≤6 months) are usually fine; longer programs require a study permit.
Business Visitor Visa (No Entry into the Labour Market)
For foreign nationals coming to attend meetings, conferences, training, site visits, after-sales service (as permitted), or to explore investments without being hired by a Canadian employer.
We prepare:
- Letters from your foreign employer and Canadian host
- Event/meeting confirmations and agendas
- Evidence of ongoing employment and pay abroad
- After-sales/service eligibility (if applicable)
- Return itinerary and funds
Key point: Business visitors do not perform hands on work that a local worker would do; that requires a work permit.
TRV "Stamping" Inside Canada (In-Canada TRV Application)
If you are already in Canada with valid study/work status (or a recent PR approval awaiting travel), you may be eligible to apply for a new TRV from inside Canada. IRCC can then request your passport for counterfoil issuance.
We manage:
- Eligibility check and correct forms/fees
- Up to date status proof (study/work permit, pay records, enrollment)
- Urgency notes (upcoming travel)
- Passport submission instructions and return logistics
Our Process (Built for Approval)
We follow a systematic approach to ensure your application is successful:
- Quick Triage: country, purpose, travel dates, status history
- Evidence Plan: custom checklist; we close gaps before filing
- Drafting: invitation letters, cover letter, dual-intent explanation (if needed)
- Submission: biometrics/medical tracking, ADR responses
- Decision & Travel: final document checks, arrival guidance
Why Choose Sober Immigration
- Licensed RCIC leadership and seasoned case team
- Evidence-driven submissions that pre-empt refusal reasons
- Dual-intent strategies that satisfy temporary intent
- Super Visa packages that tick every box (insurance, funds, ties)
- In-Canada TRV handling for students/workers needing to travel
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