Help to anderstend V-1 multientry visa

[pavelm]

I cannot understand this visa. I have V-1 multientry visa valid till 2019. I will be leaving Canada shortly after 6 months visit. Do I have to apply for another visa or can I enter back to Canada on the same since it is not expired? If yes is there some time limit I have to stay out? Please help me.

 

[scylla]

You can enter again on the same visa until it expires. As a general rule, you should not spend more time in Canada then you do outside of Canada in any given year - otherwise it will start looking like you're trying to live here and you risk being refused entry into Canada or only allowed a short visit. However whether you are allowed into Canada or not and for how long is ultimately up to the immigration officer you encounter when you arrive.