Hello everyone,
I would like to ask for advice from people who may have gone through a similar situation, or from anyone who understands Canadian visitor visa applications.
I previously travelled to Canada, but I was refused entry / removed from Canada, and a one-year exclusion order was issued against me. I respected the decision and left Canada. The exclusion period has now ended.
My previous Canadian visa was cancelled, and I have also renewed my passport. I am now considering submitting a new application for a Canadian visitor visa for a short tourist visit only.
I want to be fully transparent in my new application. I do not want to hide anything from IRCC. I plan to declare the previous exclusion order, explain what happened, and provide supporting documents showing that the exclusion period has ended.
I would like to ask:
Has anyone here successfully applied for a Canadian visitor visa after a one-year exclusion order ended?
Did you need to apply for an ARC, or was it not required after the one-year period ended?
What documents did you include in your new application?
How did you explain the previous refusal/removal in your letter of explanation?
Is it better to apply immediately after the exclusion period ends, or wait longer and strengthen the file first?
What kind of ties to my home country would be most important to show?
Does renewing the passport create any issue, or should I simply include both the old passport and the new passport information?
My intention is only to visit Canada temporarily as a tourist, for a short and clearly defined trip. I do not intend to work, study, or stay beyond the authorized period.
Any advice, experience, or suggestions about how to prepare a stronger and more transparent application would be appreciated.
Thank you.