A visa is the way to enter any country, whether for visiting or working purposes, while every country has its own visa policy. While some countries have it easy, others have a pretty difficult visa policy. By no longer issuing tourist visas of 10 years duration and doing away with the practice of giving multiple-entry visas, the Government of Canada has updated its visa policy.
New Guidelines In The Visa Policy By The Government Of Canada
New rules provide immigration officials the authority to choose whether to grant single-entry or multiple-entry visas and to establish the duration of validity. With a maximum validity of 10 years or until the travel document or biometrics expires, the multiple-entry visa permits numerous entries from any nation. Updated guidelines from Canada’s immigration department make it clear that officers are now free to choose how long multiple-entry visas are valid and that they are no longer the standard paperwork, as reported by News18.
In the face of low approval ratings and resentment about housing shortages and high living expenses, the government of Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is cutting back on both temporary and permanent immigration. The government received criticism from Immigration Minister Marc Miller for failing to address the housing situation sooner.
Marc Miller, Canada’s immigration minister, has recognised that migration is aggressive and that something needs to be done. He thinks that in order to solve the problem of too many immigrants, the government and the nation could have taken action sooner, as reported by News18.
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Different Types Of Canadian Visas
Canada provides several visas, such as student, tourist, and permanent residency visas. Applications for tourist visas, sometimes referred to as temporary resident visas, can be submitted online or in person at a Canadian immigration office. A valid passport, proof of funds, and a return ticket are required of applicants.
A valid passport, credit card, and email address are required for the online application of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) visa, which costs $7 CAD (₹1,032) and is good for five years. There is a super visa available on the Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website that allows a stay of up to two years in Canada.
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is a fast process for Canadian work experience applicants seeking permanent residence. Students can work up to 20 hours per week during their education to cover living expenses under a student visa. The Immigrant Investor Venture Capital Class requires an investment of at least CAN $2 million in Canada and capital of CAN $10 million to qualify.
Canada anticipates that more than a million people will temporarily depart the nation as their visas expire under the proposal. Immigration Minister Miller also stated that Canada will deport those who do not leave, emphasising the distinction between temporary and permanent immigration.
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