Visitor Visa questions - reapplying and extending stays

[zhan9017]

hi, I have a few questions regarding visitor visas based on a situation. So, my mom is visiting me and she has 2 months left for the 6 month visitor visa period for each entry into Canada. Also, her visa will expire in August 2020. my questions are-

1. Can she extend her stay even after the 6 month time frame ends?
2. Can she apply for a new visitor visa at this time since it will expire in 2020?

prompt replies are greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[k.h.p.]

She can only extend her stay in Canada before the six months has expired; she could apply for the extension on the last day, but I don't recommend it necessary. (This is a "status extension")

She can apply for a new visa, also near the end of the old one, remembering processing times.

However - a visitor status extension expires as soon as she leaves the country and cannot be used to re-enter. A new visa does not extend the status if she is still in Canada.

 

[zhan9017]

Thanks for the reply. You said she can apply near the end of the old one. Can you clairfy this 'near' time frame please? Is it when it's less than 6 months? And is it not allowed to apply if there's still more than 6 months left ?