The Government of Canada today announced the opening of a new visa application centre (VAC) in Georgetown to make the process of applying for a visa to enter Canada easier and more convenient.
A statement from the Canadian High Commission said that Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is expanding its VAC network around the world to “provide valuable administrative support to applicants before, during and after their temporary resident application is assessed by a CIC immigration officer.”
The statement said that VAC service agents are available by phone, email or in person to address questions and to make sure that applications are complete. The statement said that this would help avoid unnecessary delays or refusals due to incomplete applications.
For an additional fee, VACs also offer other services, including photocopies, application photographs and self-service computer terminals for those wanting to use the new online applications.
“It is important to note that VACs are not involved in the decision‑making process and are not authorized to provide applicants with advice about their visas”, the statement said.
It added that anyone wishing to apply for a visitor visa, study permit, work permit or permanent resident travel document is encouraged to use the new Georgetown VAC located at:
107 Duke Street, Georgetown, Demerara, Guyana
Applications for Canadian visas are usually evaluated in Trinidad.
The statement said that the Government of Canada aims to create new jobs and stimulate economic growth by attracting an increasing number of visitors and international students as well as skilled temporary foreign workers and immigrants that “best respond to current and future labour market needs”. The statement said that for this reason, CIC endeavours to issue visas and permits as quickly as possible to facilitate travel for immigrants, visitors and students.
For more information about the services that can be provided by a VAC, visit cic.gc.ca/vac.