Navigating Temporary Visa Categories in Canada, 2024-25
**** Webinar & Video
Seminar ID: NTV – 0225 February 20, 2025
( 3 Hours, Under Review By CICC)
Format: Webinar & Video
Language: English
Provider: Immigration Learning & Information Centre, IMLIN
Webinar Date: February 20, 2025
Webinar Time: Starts @ 2:00pm – Ends @ 5:15pm ET
Expiry Date for Video ONLY: February 20, 2026
Introduction:
Shontel Atkinson– RCIC
Presenter: Shontel Atkinson – RCIC
AGENDA:
Overview of Canada’s Temporary Visa System
– Introduction to temporary visas in Canada
– Role of temporary visas in Canadian immigration policy
– Difference between temporary and permanent resident status
Types of Temporary Visas (75 Minutes)
– Visitor Visas (Temporary Resident Visa – TRV)
- Eligibility criteria
- Duration of stay
– Study Permits
- Eligibility requirements and application process
- Conditions and rights for international students
– Work Permits
- Employer-specific work permits
- Open work permits
- Eligibility and extended stay options
Special Programs
– International Experience Canada (IEC)
- Working Holiday visa
- Young Professionals visa
- International Co-op visa
– Global Skills Strategy
- Fast-track work permits for high-skilled workers
– Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)
AGENDA
Visa Extensions and Restoration of Status
– How to extend a temporary visa
– Restoring status as a temporary resident if it expires
Rights and Responsibilities of Temporary Visa Holders
– Access to healthcare, education, and other services
– Employment and study restrictions
– Legal obligations while in Canada
Common Challenges and Ethical Considerations
– Misrepresentation risks
– Overstaying visas and consequences
Case Studies and Practical Scenarios
– Real-life scenarios that involve advising clients on the right temporary visa
– Case studies involving refusals, appeals, or special circumstances
Closing Remarks
– Questions and Answers
– Conclusion & closing comments
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