visitor visa extension

[bfneedshelp]

Hi ,

My 6 months visitor visa expires in a week's time .I'am still waiting for my marriage certificate before I send in my PR application.I want to extend my visator visa while I wait for my marriage certificate .Can anyone tell me if I can mail the visa extension form through Fedex ?

Please help. Thank you .

Regards,
Shok

 

[frege]

Hi ,

My 6 months visitor visa expires in a week's time .I'am still waiting for my marriage certificate before I send in my PR application.I want to extend my visator visa while I wait for my marriage certificate .Can anyone tell me if I can mail the visa extension form through Fedex ?

Please help. Thank you .

Regards,
Shok

I would be very surprised if they didn't accept FedEx deliveries. I don't know about Vegreville specifically, but Mississauga accepts courier deliveries at their office instead of at the usual address with a post office box.

 

[bfneedshelp]

Thank you so much .I am in Toronto and so I think Missisauga is the best option for me anyway

 

[frege]

Thank you so much .I am in Toronto and so I think Missisauga is the best option for me anyway

Hold on, if you're applying for an extension of visitor status, I think you have to apply to Vegreville.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5551ETOC.asp#5551E6

Also make sure they receive your application before your status expires. That way you'll be on "implied status" while they process it.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/extend-stay.asp

 

[bfneedshelp]

I have checked the website before and they said I need to apply 30 days before my visa expire but my marriage certificate is taking longer to receive than expected .So am thinking of applying for an extension with just a marriage solemnization record .i hope it works

 

[bfneedshelp]

..either way i hope to mail my application by Fedex

 

[frege]

I have checked the website before and they said I need to apply 30 days before my visa expire but my marriage certificate is taking longer to receive than expected .So am thinking of applying for an extension with just a marriage solemnization record .i hope it works

Looking at previous posts of yours, it seems your husband is already a permanent resident.

In this case, I don't think you need to send a marriage certificate to extend your visitor status. That's only for people in other situations, for example if they're extending a work permit and they have their spouse, who is also foreign, accompanying them in Canada.

If you look at the checklist, it says to send a marriage certificate "if applicable." The only mention of a certificate in the guide (Form 5551) is the following:

Important: In order to benefit from provisions outlined in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations for spouses or common-law partners of workers or students, you must provide proof of your relationship and status in Canada. You must provide a marriage certificate and birth certificates for any accompanying family members. If you are in a common-law relationship and your common-law spouse will accompany you to Canada, you must complete the enclosed form, Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union (IMM 5409) (PDF, 18 KB). Also provide evidence outlined on the form to support your relationship.

 

[avocadosandcheese]

I would suggest applying online. It is really easy and it you will know they received it the day you submit it online!