Group members clarified a common point of confusion about Temporary Resident Visas (TRVs) issued alongside or after a study permit extension.
Key points from the discussion:- Check the sticker code first. Look at the physical visa sticker in the passport — it will show either an S1 code (tied specifically to the study permit) or a V1 code (a general visitor visa). This distinction matters for figuring out how long the visa is actually valid.
- Applications made from inside Canada typically result in a multiple-entry visitor visa valid for up to 10 years, or until the passport expires — whichever comes first. This is broader than simply matching the study permit's expiry date.
- In practice, IRCC tends to issue a multiple-entry visitor sticker valid up to the passport's expiry when the application is made inside Canada, meant to support travel purposes generally rather than being strictly capped by the study permit end date.
Takeaway: Don't assume your TRV automatically expires the same day as your study permit — check the actual sticker type and compare it against your passport's expiry date to know your real travel window.