Visitor Visas and Study Permits for Canada
Whether you plan to visit family, attend business meetings or study in Canada, the officer reviewing your application will only know what is in your file. They look for a clear purpose, solid proof of funds and a credible plan.
A refusal has to be declared on every future application, so it is worth getting the first one right. You work directly with an immigration lawyer who prepares a complete file that addresses what the officer will look for.
Visas and permits we handle
If you are not sure which one you need, start with a consultation.
Visiting Canada
- Visitor visas (temporary resident visas, TRV), single or multiple entry, for tourism, family visits and short business trips
- Super visas for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents
- Electronic travel authorizations (eTA) for visa exempt travellers, including next steps after a refusal
- Dual intent applications for people who are already in the permanent residence process
Studying in Canada
- Study permits for colleges and universities (designated learning institutions, DLI), built around a credible study plan and proof of funds, with a provincial or territorial attestation letter (PAL/TAL) where required
- Study permits for minor children, including custodianship arrangements
- Study permit extensions and changes of school or program
- Visas and permits for family members accompanying a student or worker
Status and admissibility
- Visitor records to extend a stay in Canada and restoration of status within 90 days of losing it
- Temporary resident permits (TRP) for travellers who would otherwise be inadmissible, for example because of a criminal record or a medical issue
What the process involves
Confirming exactly what you need. A visitor visa, an eTA, a study permit and an extension each serve a different purpose and applying for the wrong one is a common first mistake.
Building the evidence an officer weighs: a clear purpose, proof of funds and ties to your home country that show you will leave when your stay ends. For students, that includes a study plan that fits your background.
Preparing the letter of explanation and supporting documents, such as an invitation letter or a letter of acceptance, so the whole file tells one consistent story.
Submission, followed by biometrics and, where required, a medical exam. If you are already in Canada, applying before your status expires lets you stay under the same conditions while IRCC decides. This is called maintained status.
Answering whatever IRCC raises afterwards. If the answer is a refusal, we request the officer’s notes (GCMS notes) to see the real reason, then decide with you whether to reapply or challenge the decision.
Common problems we solve
- A refusal because the officer was not satisfied you would leave Canada at the end of your stay
- Several refusals in a row, each one making the next application harder
- A study plan that does not seem to fit your education or career so far
- Funds that are real but hard to prove, such as family support or large recent deposits
- Little or no travel history, which officers often read as a risk
- Status that has expired, or is about to, while you are still in Canada
Tell us about your situation
Every immigration matter begins with understanding your circumstances. Share your situation with us and find out what options may be available to you.