Canada is allowing some Working Holiday Visa holders to extend their visas

Canada allows Working Holiday Visa holders to extend their visas, whose travel was interrupted due to pandemics. Basically, the Working Holiday Visa is a one-and-done deal, but due to the COVID effect, IRCC (Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada) is giving exceptions. New Policy in Canada The Working Holiday Visa holders having a letter of introduction (LOI), is about to expire and canceled their journey due to pandemic can extend their letter. As per the government officials, this new policy is not applicable to other International Experience Canada (IEC) participants. It is also not applicable to those individuals whose initial LOI was issued between January 1, 2019, and April 30, 2020. The new policy is applicable to individuals whose LOI has an expiry date before December 21, 2021. This new policy is open from July 30, 2021. To get the Working Holiday Visa extension, you need to request the extension using IRCC’s website on or before December 31, 2021. Requirements for the new policy Medical examination reports should be submitted if you live in a chosen country. If the individual requires a repeat medical examination, you need to contact the immigration officer. The officer might ask to undergo a new medical examination. Moreover, your file will be reopened for the purpose of submitting a new medical exam request. If your medical examination receipt is confirmed, then your extension for LOI will be issued. On the other hand, if you want to get extend the LOI without undergoing a new medical examination, then you need to have the following:

• Having an IME for a job offer in a designated occupation that is still valid
• Not living in the designated country for more than six months in the year before requesting the extension of LOI

If you have any of these options, then no need to undergo a medical examination. Decisions on LOI extensions  Each LOI extension is granted one by one based on the discretion of the immigration officer. The LOI extension will be for a period of 12 months from the date of application processing or from the date of expiry of the present LOI. Temporary resident visa (TRV) - LOI extension If you have a TRV and receive the LOI extension, your request will be directly forwarded to the International Network (IN) to reissue the requirements. It is important to note that the present situation for all the Working Holiday Visa participants should have a valid job offer to enter Canada. Important note:  No new LOIs will be issued, but a standard letter response will be sent to you. But you need to have a new TRV with an extended validity date. IRCC allows you to travel with this letter as it can be requested upon entry into Canada. If you are looking to Study, Work, Visit, Invest, or Migrate to Canada, talk to Y-Axis, the World’s No.1 Immigration & Visa Company. If you found this blog engaging, you may also like … Canada invites 635 PNP candidates through Express Entry draw