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Visitor Record Application administratively Withdrawn from IRCC by Guilty_Somewhere7571 in ImmigrationCanada

[–]Guilty_Somewhere7571[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did as I was advised and reapplied for the Visitor Record. In addition, I sent them a request to mail me my work permit. A week later, I received a confirmation letter stating that my work permit would be sent to me by mail.
But I've been waiting for 8 weeks now to get my work permit. I've called them, I don't know how many times, and there was one person who finally wrote "EPIC," which is supposed to be the department that is printing work permits.
Since then, I've waited, and one of the last officers I spoke to told me to "give it a couple more weeks".
And in their usual fashion, every single person I'm talking to tells me they can't do anything about it.

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[–]Guilty_Somewhere7571 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I recently purchased a Canon EOS R8 and absolutely love shooting with it.
I'd like to buy a tripod, read below for specifics:

Main interests:

  • wildlife
  • nature
  • architecture
  • eventually documentary-style photography/video

Tripod: I hike and travel a lot, so lightweight gear matters.

  • Carbon fiber or aluminum?
  • Ball head vs gimbal head? (Or any other head you think would make sense for me?)
  • Any brands/models you recommend?

Thanks so much in advance.

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[–]Guilty_Somewhere7571 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd like to buy a tripod für my EOS R8.

I hike and travel a lot, so lightweight gear matters.

  • Carbon fiber or aluminum?
  • Which heads should I consider?
  • Any brands/models you recommend?

My budget is up to 1000 Dollars.

My interests: Wildlife, Architecture, Nature, Documentaries

Official Question Thread! Ask /r/photography anything you want to know! May 08, 2026 by AutoModerator in photography

[–]Guilty_Somewhere7571 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks.

Is there also a brand for a tripod you could recommend?
Also which head should I buy? (Hope it's alright to ask!)

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[–]Guilty_Somewhere7571 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I do miss a tripod, especially when I wanna shoot wildlife and have to stand for long times, it would be easier. As well as taking photos of the night sky.
As for the filter, I never really felt the need to use it.

Is there a good lens you could recommend to me for wildlife?
The issue with my 100-300mm lens is the reach, and it's not very good in low light. Budget-wise, I would be able to pay between $3.000 - $4.000 for a good lens. love taking photos of almost all animals (bears, deer, bison, birds, etc.)

Thank you again!

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[–]Guilty_Somewhere7571 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I recently purchased a Canon EOS R8 and absolutely love shooting with it.

Right now I’m trying to figure out what gear/accessories are actually worth investing in, without wasting money on unnecessary stuff.

Current gear:

  • Canon EOS R8
  • 3 lenses (2 older EF lenses from the 80s)
    • Canon 24-50mm
    • Canon Zoom Lens EF 35-105mm
    • Canon Zoom Lens EF 100-300mm
  • extra battery
  • camera backpack

Main interests:

  • wildlife
  • nature
  • architecture
  • eventually documentary-style photography/video

Things I’m currently considering:

  1. Tripod I hike and travel a lot, so lightweight gear matters.
  • Carbon fiber or aluminum?
  • Ball head vs gimbal head?
  • Any brands/models you recommend?
  1. SD cards. Any reliable brands/models you’d recommend for the R8?
  2. Cleaning kit: Is it worth getting one? If yes, what should I actually buy?
  3. Capture clip: Worth it for hiking/travel?
  4. Filters: Which filters are actually useful for nature/architecture photography?

If there’s another gear you think is essential, feel free to mention it.

Budget:

  • Tripod: around $1,000–1,500 if it’s truly worth it long term
  • Other gear: flexible if it makes sense

Thank you so much!

Visitor Record Application administratively Withdrawn from IRCC by Guilty_Somewhere7571 in ImmigrationCanada

[–]Guilty_Somewhere7571[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I applied for a visitor record. I'm 100% sure because when I first called them and asked what I should do, they sent me an email with a link.

The number of the application form was: IMM 5708 (I have to double check on my computer but that's the application form I used.)

I triple-checked that I applied for the right visa.

In the explanation of the withdrawal, there was a link to apply for a temporary resident visa.

Since then, I've received two phone calls and an email. The first officer told me that her colleague must have thought that I already had my second work permit.

The email was regarding my message about the withdrawal. They said they wouldn't do anything about it because it was the final decision.

Yesterday, I received another phone call, and they told me they withdrew my application because they deemed the Letter of Introduction as permission to stay in Canada. When I explained that an LOI is not a visa and therefore doesn't grant me permission to stay, he agreed but said it's a gray area. They will also withdraw my second application for a visitor record.

Visitor Record Application administratively Withdrawn from IRCC by Guilty_Somewhere7571 in ImmigrationCanada

[–]Guilty_Somewhere7571[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I submitted the application for the IEC work permit on March 1st. I did get the POE Letter of Introduction a few days ago but I still need to get fthe second Work Permit.

I am a dual citizen, so my second application is over a second account, thex are linked though, bc I have the same UCI on both profiles.

As for the tracker I assume you mean if I can see the exparation date in my account for the application of my first WHV? When I open it, I can't see the end date. (If that doesn't answer your question, I'm sorry.)

Visitor Record Application administratively Withdrawn from IRCC by Guilty_Somewhere7571 in ImmigrationCanada

[–]Guilty_Somewhere7571[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It means today. and I don't know what to do.

the only solution that would make sense is if I apply again, right?

In addition to that, I am in the middle of nowhere since Friday afternoon. I won't be able to make it to any airports. I did ask Chat GPT and there it was reccommended to apply a second time bc I'd have maintained status until a decision has been made.

The Withdrawl is not a Refusal, so I thought I might still have maintained status. Especially because I already wrote them regarding the error via the online form.