visa for canada...emj_08, process from start to finish

emj_08 · #1 02-09-2006, 11:54 PM

hey people, just wondering about the process of getting my dominican boyfriend a visa to come here to stay with me in canada. we were hoping he could come for one year bcuz we both plan to return to the Dominican (as i am a teacher and have lived and worked there before). my boyfriend and i have already filled out all the applications and he has all the necessary papers and documents to bring to the embassy in santo domingo. im wondering what the chances really are for him to get the visa and if there are any requirements people know about that im not aware of and am therefore not filling. thanks for your help, guys!
-Angie

AnnaC · #2 02-10-2006, 01:34 PM

What kind of visa are you applying for?

If it's a visitor's visa he has little chance if he can't prove that he has strong ties and motives to return to the DR after three months or whatever time they give.

emj_08 · #3 02-10-2006, 02:52 PM

we're looking for a temporary resident visa... that way he can come here and live with me, he can do certain types of jobs, help me with rent and such.. also we think we might have a shot bcuz I am an ESL teacher with experience teaching there and I have offers to be a nanny for a few wealthy families. so if i can prove i want to go back after a year (which is the truth, i really do) and that he and i would return together.. u think that gives us a shot?

AnnaC · #4 02-10-2006, 03:01 PM

There is a temporary work visa but you need to read the site first.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/index.html

emj_08 · #5 02-10-2006, 03:05 PM

ive already been to this website a hundred times, and downloaded the application for a temporary resident visa.. its under the section forms and applications. what would give them grounds to grant the visa? what is acceptable as a tie or motive to return to the dominican republic?

emj_08 · #6 02-10-2006, 03:07 PM

here it is if anyones interested:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/applications/visa.html

ricktoronto · #7 02-10-2006, 04:52 PM

Here is the answer. They will say no. Period. No matter how you can or cannot spell. The last year of reporting they issued 202 visitors visas. You can bet sankies and boyfriends missed the cut on that list.

As a taxpayer with limited interest in importing welfare fraudsters and criminals, thank goodness they will say no. This guy will be gone so fast your head will swim.

Charlielyn · #8 02-10-2006, 05:34 PM

Owns a house or business
Has lots of money in the bank
Has a high skilled, high paying job

If he can not fulfil these requirements he will not get a visa.

Edited by Tim H.

Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Charlielyn · #9 02-10-2006, 06:23 PM

I don't want her to marry the guy! I was making a point about how difficult the whole process is. If I were her I'd run for the hills from this guy, unless he has the first 3 items that I mentioned.

Obviouly he does not or he wouldn't be going after a Canadian. That is not a slight. I am also Canadian.

Nelly · #10 02-10-2006, 07:09 PM

A Temporary Resident Visa is the official name of the Visitor's Visa.

To the OP, the Canadian Embassy will happily take your money, have you attend SD on two occassions, and will smuggly tell you "no" at the end of 10 days. They know the minute they look at your application that it isn't going to happen, but they go through the motions anyway to get your $75 US dollars. In my opinion, it is a money making scheme as very, very, very few applicants are granted these visas yet they process thousands of hopefuls each year.

If you were to marry, you could apply for a Permanent Resident Visa but this is much more expensive and takes longer to process. If you just want to go to school, and it is only a year, why not just come back to Canada and do it alone? You can visit often with the money you save from not having to pay for a Visa ($1500 CDN+ costs of medical, copies of certificates, passports, etc.) and you'll be back in no time.

Just some things to think about. Good luck!

Nelly