Is there someone that has had any recent experience in immigrating from DR to Canada since the new rules came into effect July 2002? Is it harder/easier? Apparently one of the changes is that the "responsiblity" period has dropped from 10 years to 3. My other question is, has anyone ever simply had a visitors visa issued. A lot of talk on this site has to do with marriage. However, in my case, I am in a work-in-process relationship and my friend would like to visit Canada to simply see the country and down the road if things progress then to apply as an immigrant. He has already figured that it would probably be best to apply for a "multiple-entry" visa rather than "single" as it at least helps to show his intention to return to the DR, which is completely legit. Any comments or suggestions on where I may be going wrong will be greatly appreciated.