reverse visa info

[GrenadianCrix 1]

Hi all,

Thanks in advance for indulging me this non-US visa question.

If a person from a country that needs a visa to Canada overstayed (by a year or two) and was voluntarily deported wanted to get back into Canada for a short visit. How long would it take? Is there a similar 10 year ban and then another application process? Also, if this person gained US-LPR status would this make a difference ... such as, would he need to apply for a visa from his home country? or could he enter with LPR status even though he would still hold his home countries passport?

If anyone knows anything about this, or could tell me where to find the info I would be very appreciative. I have looked through the CIC site but can't seem to find any info on overstays.

Thanks a million

Sue

[misa 2]

Maybe try this forum: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigrati...board/index.php

[GrenadianCrix 1]

Thanks Misa,

I've posted my question there, hopefully there are a few people on that site that are as well-versed as on VJ.

se

[GrenadianCrix 1]

Although upon looking further on that site, it looks like nobody has posted there in well over a week. I'm not sure there is anyone around to answer any question. Soooo, I'd still welcome anyone elses thoughts on this.

Thanks

Sue

[CutienPurg 0]

U.S. LPR's do not require a visa to visit Canada. Not a clue on the previous overstay. LOL I don't understand the term "voluntarily deported"....... seems like an oxymoron to me. Did he leave before he got caught or after he got caught but before he was forced out.

[cmartyn 0]

I think you need permission to return to Canada after this.

[GrenadianCrix 1]

U.S. LPR's do not require a visa to visit Canada. Not a clue on the previous overstay. LOL I don't understand the term "voluntarily deported"....... seems like an oxymoron to me. Did he leave before he got caught or after he got caught but before he was forced out.

I guess it does sound a bit strange. I'm not sure of the exact procedure tht happened but basically they said..."You over stayed, do you want to fight it or just go home?" he chose just go home. He signed the papers and they sent him home.

I realize there will be some type of procedure/permission to be granted, I was just hoping someone would have an idea on the normal wait time....maybe the equivalent to the US 10 year ban? or where to find out what the process would be. the Canadian websites seem to be completely devoid of anything on the topic.

Sue

[CutienPurg 0]

ok so I read on another board............and of course the validity of the info is as solid as any board so.."you would probably be either excluded for 1 year or just get a departure notice, with no untoward penalities on further entries..."

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigrati...ay-t3116.0.html

o......geez thats the board u posted on .......

[GrenadianCrix 1]

lol...thanks for trying

I've actually found some stuff, I went through the Trinidad and Tobago - Canadian Embassy and found some more info there.

It doesn't look good though. What I'm seeing is that after deportation reentry is barred permanently without ministerial permission. I'm not sure how hard/expensive that will be, but I'll keep looking.

sue

[coco's daddy 0]

lol...thanks for trying

I've actually found some stuff, I went through the Trinidad and Tobago - Canadian Embassy and found some more info there.

It doesn't look good though. What I'm seeing is that after deportation reentry is barred permanently without ministerial permission. I'm not sure how hard/expensive that will be, but I'll keep looking.

sue

go to any canada consulate general website. Download info & forms on application for permission to return. I think it's $360. Probably best to do after you have your status in the u.s.