Though IRCC encourages online applications, hard copies can be submitted to the Visa Application Centre (VAC) serving the country where they are currently legally residing. Online applications are usually forwarded to the VAC in the country where the applicant is living at the time of their application.
A visa processing officer will issue a temporary resident visa (TRV) in a person’s passport if they are satisfied that an applicant from a visa-required country has fulfilled the requirements for admission to Canada as a temporary resident. If the applicant fulfills the requirements for admission to Canada as a temporary resident, their visa will be issued by a visa officer.