How long does a Canadian visitor visa take? 500 days later, these parents are still waiting
May 30, 2025
Every day, the number on the sign outside Alireza Azizi's London home goes up by one digit. The number represents the days he says he's been waiting for his parents' visitor visa applications to work through Canada's immigration system. On Friday, the number reached 500.
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