Maximum length of stay with 10 year visitor visa

[Motho]

Good day,

Hoping someone can help.

Does the 6-month maximum stay apply if you in Canada on a 10 year visa?
I'm here visiting my common-law partner and son.
I've been in and out a couple of times but this is the longest I've stayed (5 months).

Please assist
Thanks.

 

[bellaluna]

If there was no date hand-written on your most recent entry stamp, you can stay for 6 months.

There is also the option of extending your stay if you wish to stay for longer than 6 months.

 

[Motho]

Thanks so much for assisting.

For clarity. Are you saying I can stay for more than 6 months or not more than that?
There is no hand-written date on the last entry stamp, which was in June 2017. And I have exited and returned since then.

Also, how to I go about getting the extension? The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada?

I really appreciate the help.

 

[scylla]

Thanks so much for assisting.

For clarity. Are you saying I can stay for more than 6 months or not more than that?
There is no hand-written date on the last entry stamp, which was in June 2017. And I have exited and returned since then.

Also, how to I go about getting the extension? The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada?

I really appreciate the help.

You can stay for six month maximum - no longer. If you want to stay longer, you have to apply for an extension.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/extend-stay.html

 

[bellaluna]

There is no hand-written date on the last entry stamp, which was in June 2017. And I have exited and returned since then.

OK, I forgot that some airports no longer stamp upon entry, but unless others correct me, you were permitted to stay for 6 months from your most recent entry.

Apologies, just realized my last post was badly written, but yes, as scylla provided, the extension will have to be applied for.