When we applied in July 24, we only had to provide 1 month statement. The Vancouver consulate is very responsive so you can email them to ask if you are based Manitoba west.

If you do a quick search in the group, both Vietnam and Jakarta seem to be the go to embassies in the area. The biggest issue will be getting a course that is accepted, some aren't so you'll need to pick one that's "real". You would both have to register and pay for the course so it would be cheaper to just have one on the course and other as a dependent, assuming you can provide the marriage license, etc. That would mean you'd need a longer stay where you choose as the main DTV holder would have to apply first and once approved, then the dependant would apply.

@Raymie *******

You can't apply in person. All embassies went online effective January 1, 2025. Most, including Canada were online only back in 2021. If you are Mb, Ab, BC use the Vancouver consulate. They are helpful and responsive so ask any questions you may have.

@Gary **********

curious, do you think it's any more abused then the Ed or volunteer visas are/were?

@Raymie *******

we applied Vancouver consulate with just one month statement. Agree with others to email them to confirm as it may have changed since we applied in July 2024. The Vancouver consulate is very responsive and helpful so hopefully you are Manitoba or west.

@YT *******************

no it doesn't. Check where you are getting your info from.

@Aspen *****

people who do this need to understand it's a risk and you could be denied and lose your fee. While some people have been successful with it and others haven't, it's random chance. Some people have been called in for interviews, asked for all passport pages after submission and other information. There are also comments from various people who were questioned when they tried to enter on the DTV on a border run when the IO noticed the visa issue date was while they were in Thailand.

Yes, A6. Returned with it last week no issues or questions. Had the paper copy as a backup if asked.

@Kelsey *******

no per a previous comment.

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@Matthew ********

sorry, wasn't clear. Some people have commented that they ask for copies of all passport pages, one person mentioned in "dated" photos, also randomly call people for interviews and that sort of stuff.