Event Title: eTAs, Visitor Visas, and Super Visas 3 CPD Hours
Instructors: Siddiqur Rahman, RCIC-IRB, MBA, M.Sc. and Kyle Broda, RCIC-IRB, M.Ed., M.A.
Objective: To equip experienced immigration practitioners with
advanced knowledge and practical strategies for effectively handling eTA,
Visitor Visa (Tourist & Business), and Super Visa applications, while
navigating current IRCC policies and procedures.
Detailed Lesson Plan:
Part 1: eTA and Visitor Visas: Complexities and
Strategies (90 minutes)
- Introduction
(15 minutes)
o
Welcome and Agenda Overview
o
Importance of Temporary Entry
o
eTA: More Than Just a Formality
o
Visitor Visas: Beyond Basic Requirements
o
The IRCC Digital Landscape
- Advanced eTA
Assessments and Troubleshooting (20 minutes):
- In-depth
analysis of complex eTA eligibility issues, including previous refusals,
criminal records, and misrepresentations.
- Strategies
for addressing eTA refusals and navigating alternative visa options.
- Discussion
on the impact of inadmissibility on eTA applications.
- Visitor
Visas (Tourist & Business): Advanced Strategies (25 minutes):
- Strategies
for handling complex visitor visa applications, including those involving
business visitors, frequent travelers, and applicants from high-risk
countries.
- Analyzing
the impact of financial stability, travel history, and ties to the home
country on visa approvals.
- Discussion
on the difference between a business and tourist visa, and how to
properly represent each.
- Application
Portal Walkthrough (eTA & Visitor Visas) (30 minutes):
- Detailed
walkthrough of the IRCC online application portal for eTA and visitor
visa applications.
- Strategies
for accurate document uploads and troubleshooting common portal issues.
- Walk
through of common errors, and how to avoid them.
10 minute break
Part 2: Super Visas, CICC Code, and Advanced Case
Management (90 minutes)
- Super Visa:
Advanced Eligibility and Documentation (30 minutes):
- In-depth
analysis of Super Visa eligibility criteria, including financial
requirements, medical insurance, and sponsorship obligations.
- Strategies
for addressing complex family dynamics and demonstrating genuine
parent/grandparent relationships.
- Discussion
of the nuances of Super Visa applications.
- Avoiding CICC Code Violations (15 minutes):
- Focus on
Sections of the Code of Professional Conduct related to eTA, Visitor
(Tourist & Business), and Super Visa applications.
- Case
studies and examples of potential Code violations and how to avoid
them.
- Advanced
Case Management and Policy Updates (20 minutes):
- Strategies
for handling challenging cases involving multiple applications,
inadmissibility issues, and procedural fairness letters.
- Analysis of
recent policy and procedural changes related to eTAs, visitor visas, and
Super Visas.
- Discussion
of where to find the most up to date information regarding these types of
applications.
- Case Studies
and Q&A (25 minutes):
- In-depth
analysis of complex case studies involving eTAs, visitor visas, and Super
Visas.
- Live
Q&A session with experienced practitioners, addressing specific
questions and challenges.
Duration: 3 hours = 180 minutes completed
