Permits and visas for studying, working, and visiting Canada.

A visitor visa, also known as the Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), is an immigration document that allows foreign nationals to travel to and enter Canada. People from countries that are not visa-exempt require a visitor visa to enter Canada — whether coming as a student, a temporary worker, or simply to visit.

There are two kinds of Canadian visitor visas: single-entry and multiple-entry. A single-entry visa allows one entry on that visa, while a multiple-entry visa lets you enter and leave Canada as often as you wish for the period the visa is valid. Single-entry visas are issued only in specific circumstances; most applicants are considered for multiple-entry visas.

Looking to apply for a visitor visa to enter Canada? Contact us for more details.

Canada's economy is strong and diverse, with significant prospects for professional development and growth — making it a prime destination for employment. To work here, foreign nationals must hold proper authorization; working without it carries severe consequences.

Individuals seeking temporary employment in Canada need a work permit before arrival. Options vary widely: some permits require a job offer from a Canadian employer, others require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), and some require a connection to Canada such as prior education.

The process for obtaining a Canadian work permit depends on the permit type. For exemption criteria, application strategy, or any work-permit question, please contact us.

The Parent and Grandparent Super Visa is a temporary resident permit allowing parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to stay in Canada for up to two years per visit. The visa itself is valid for up to ten years.

Although a regular multiple-entry visa is also valid for ten years, it limits each stay to six months — the Super Visa allows two-year stays. Applicants must meet specific conditions, including a letter of financial support from their child or grandchild in Canada and qualifying medical insurance.

For more information on the Super Visa, please contact the Springwater Immigration team.

A Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) Application is a Canadian permanent residence application filed from inside Canada. Foreign nationals living in Canada without legal status — or without proper paperwork — may be able to obtain permanent residence on H&C grounds if certain factors apply.

These factors include family ties to a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, education in Canada (often without a valid study permit), employment in Canada (often without a work permit), volunteer work, savings and property in Canada, and established social ties within the community.

Contact us for an assessment of your situation, to learn more about the H&C process, or for help preparing the application.