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IMMIgroup

Immigroup Inc. 1180 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4J1M3 Phone: 1866-760-2623 Fax: 416-640-2650 Email:[email protected]

Instructions: To get you started with your application you will find all government application and instructions below. Tip: Dont print everythingas

this document is extremely large. Print only what you need. Good luck with this process.

Finding free support

- Citizenship and Immigration Canadas(CIC) phone number: 1-888-242-2100. Note: This number is only for people inside of Canada. You

could try to use a rerouting service if you cannot get hold of someone through an embassy or consulate.

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Calling the government outside of CanadaClick here.This may or may not be helpful as many embassies and consulates may not bevery responsive.

- CICs Website:www.cic.gc.ca

- Need a question answered for free? Post a question on our Forum and get ananswer within 1-2 business days. Click here

- Temporary Resident Visa information page(FAQs, videos and lots more)

Tips!

- Any information older than 2 years in considered old when it comes to government procedures

- Have realistic executions, just because it happed this way with one person does not mean it will happen the same way with you. A good

example would be The application took me only 1 month to get approved.

- Be careful from self-promoting or fear mongering or offers that appear too good to be true. The more research you do the better your

decision making will be

- Sometimes you can get great information and support on forums. Do a search and find a forum related to your country or situation.

Finding paid support

- Click hereto find a licensed professional in your area

- If you like what we have to offer, give IMMIgroup a try. Book a consultation hereor give us a callat 416-962-2623 / 1-866-760-2623Tips!

When dealing with a paid representative remember to ask the following question before paying:

- How many years have you been in business?

- How many application of this type have you filed in the past year?

- How many application of this type in the past year have failed?

- (if applicable) How experienced are you dealing with (example only) the Canadian Embassy in Vienna?

- How are you licensed? (Law society, ICCRC, etc)

Doing your own research:

- Does the lawyer or consultant have a good reputation within your community?

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Research the name of the firm online: what are people saying? Remember not everyone has an online presence but some basic results

should be there.

Complicated application? We strongly encourage you to do lots of reading especially if you are considering doing this process yourself. Get online

and find topics related to you situation.

Simple application? Just read the instructions; make copies of your application (you never know) and send it by courier to the government (this lets

you know when your application was delivered) and, finally, keep detailed notes (avoid a he said, she said situation).

Why Use Immigroup

We care about our success rate. We take our reputation very personally. For example, in 10 years in business we have had 1sponsorship

application fail and that client knew what he was facing before he paid. That means our success rate on spousal sponsorships, as of today, is over

99%. We refuse to take on any applicant that has no chance of success. To find out our success rate for other services we offer, call us at 416-962-

2623. We are the industry leader in overseas marriage and sponsorship, and we have the widest range of immigration and travel documentation

services in Canada.

The government states it is neural when dealing with a personally filed application or one submitted by a representative. But we know reputation

matters. We have set a standard of expectations with CIC officers for our applications. Your paid representative should be helping you not hurting

you.

Feel free tocontact usif you have any questions. We are never too busy to help.

Thanks and good luck on your journey

-IMMIgroup
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Immigration & citizenship (/english/index.asp) Application forms and guides (../index.asp)

PrinUse this guide to apply for: visitor visa, transit visa, super visa

Table of ContentsOverview

Before you apply

Step 1. Gather documents

Step 2. Complete the application

Step 3. Pay the fees

Step 4. Submit the application

What happens next?

How to contact CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada)

Income Table

Temporary Resident Visa application photograph specifications

This is not a legal document.For legal information, refer to the Immigration and Refugee

Protection Actand Regulationsor the Citizenship Actand Regulations, as applicable.

This publication is available in alternative formats upon request.

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What you mustdo to have your application processed.

Important information that you need to be aware of in order to avoid delays or

other problems.

Where to get more information.

Note: Tips that will assist you with this application.

Overview

Application package

This application package consists of:

an instruction guide and

the required forms

The instruction guideis a tool that provides:

the information you must know about this application before sending it to Citizenship and

Immigration Canada (CIC) and

assistance with how to fill out the forms and the required supporting documents

Read the instruction guide thoroughly and then fill out each of the applicable forms.

The formsare specifically designed with questions that will assist the processing of your application

Symbols used in this guide

This guide uses the following symbols to indicate information of particular importance.

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The instructions provided in this guide follow the basic steps you will need to know to complete your

application.

1. Gather documents

2. Complete the application

3. Pay the fees

4. Mail the application

Before you apply

Who may use this application?

This application guide is designed for persons who wish to apply for a temporary resident visa from

outside Canada.

Note:The processing time of an application may vary from one visa office to another. Find out

more about local application processing times by visiting our website

(/english/information/times/temp/visitors.asp).

Who are Visitors?

Visitors are persons who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, and are lega

authorized to enter Canada to:

visit Canada on holiday (vacation),

visit family,

conduct business, etc. (et cetera)

Visitors are restricted in length of stay and subject to various conditions.

Do I need a Temporary Resident Visa?
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Persons who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada may require a visa to ent

Canada. The requirement for a visa also applies to temporary residents who are transiting in Canad

For more information, see our list of Countries and territories whose citizens require visas in order to

enter Canada as visitors (/english/visit/visas.asp).

What is a Temporary Resident Visa?

A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) is an official document issued by a Canadian visa office that is

placed in your passport to show that you have met the requirements for admission to Canada as a

temporary resident (either as a visitor, a student, or a worker).

Important information. You must obtain a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) before your departure.

You cannot obtain one upon arrival in Canada.

What are the requirements you must meet for a TRV (TemporaryResident Visa)?

You must show the officer that you meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection

Act (IRPA) and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulationsand that you will be in Canada

for a temporary stay.

You must also:

satisfy an officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay,

show that you have enough money to maintain yourself and your family members in Canada an

to return home,

not intend to work or study in Canada unless authorized to do so,

be law abiding and have no record of criminal activity,

not be a risk to the security of Canada,

provide any additional document requested by the officer to establish your admissibility, and

be in good health (complete a medical examination if required).
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Spouse Refers to either of the two persons (opposite or same sex) in a marriage

legally recognized in the country in which it took place, as well as in

Canada.

Common-law

partner

Refers to a person who is living in a conjugal relationship with another

person (opposite or same sex), and has done so continuously for a period

of at least one year. A conjugal relationship exists when there is a

significant degree of commitment between two people.

This can be shown with evidence that the couple share the same home,

that they support each other financially and emotionally, that they have

children together, or that they present themselves in public as a couple.

Common-law partners who are unable to live together or appear in publictogether because of legal restrictions in their home country or who have

been separated for reasons beyond their control (for example, civil war or

armed conflict) may still qualify and should be included on the application.

Dependent

children

Refers to the children of the applicant or those of the spouse or common-

law partner.

They must:

be under the age of 22 and not have a spouse or common-law

partner, or

depend substantially on the financial support of a parent and have

been continuously enrolled and in attendance as full-time students in

a post-secondary institution accredited by the relevant government

Entry to Canada

Important information. Entry to Canada is a privilege, not a right. You must meet the necessary

requirements and you may need a Temporary Resident Visa.

Family members

Your family members include your spouse or common-law partner, your dependent children and any

children that are their dependent children.


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authority since before the age of 22 (or since marrying or entering

into a common-law relationship, if this happened before the age of

22), or

depend substantially on the financial support of a parent since beforethe age of 22 and be unable to provide for themselves due to a

medical condition.

Dependent child

of a dependent

child

Refers to children of dependent children of the applicant or those of the

spouse or common-law partner.

Do family members need to apply separately?

Your family members who also wish to visit Canada must apply by filling out their own temporary

residence form (Temporary Resident Visa, study permit or work permit). However, you may send all

family member application forms in the same envelope with only one payment receipt for the total

amount. See the Pay the Fee section.

Your spouse or common-law partner and children must meet all the requirements for temporary

residents to Canada.

Medical requirements

You and your family members may be required to undergo a medical examination in order to come to

Canada. Find out more by checking the Medical examination requirements for temporary residents

(/english/information/medical/medexams-temp.asp).

You may either:

undergo an upfront medical examination by contacting a Panel Physician; or

wait until your application is reviewed and medical instructions are provided to you by the visa

office.
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Important information

Get the instructions (/english/information/medical/medexams-temp.asp) to complete the medical

examination.

Note:When medical results are submitted up-front, routine cases benefit from faster processing

since we do not have to request them at a later date. If you choose to have an upfront medical

exam, you must submit proof that you completed the medical examination with your application.

Failure to do so may result in processing delays.

Biometric requirements

You and your family members may be required to appear in person to have your fingerprints and

photograph (biometric information) taken at a biometric collection service point

(http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/biometrics.asp).

All family members who are required to have their fingerprints and photograph taken and who are

applying together should go to the same biometric collection service point.

Find out if you are required to provide biometrics (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/biometrics.asp).

You must nothave your biometric fingerprints and photo taken before you submit

your application. You can have your biometrics collected:

afteryou submit your application and have received a biometric instruction

letter which will direct you to a list of points of service you may choose from;

or

at the same timeas you are submitting your application in person at a Visa Application Centr

(VAC).

Can I work or study during my stay in Canada?

Visitors are not allowed to work or study in Canada unless they are authorized to do so under the

Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.In many cases, a work or study permit will be

required.
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A temporary resident may also take a program of study up to six months duration without having to

obtain a study permit.

Information on Parent and Grandparent Super Visa

About the Super Visa

On November 4, 2011, CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) announced a temporary pause on

all new sponsorship applications for the parents and grandparents category. With the introduction of

this pause, CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) implemented a long-term Temporary Residen

Visa (TRV) for applicants seeking to visit their child or grandchild who is either a Canadian citizen or

permanent resident.

The single or multiple-entry Super Visa allows visitors to stay for a period of up to two years.

Important information. Applicants who do not require a visa must also submit an application to the

visa office.

Who may apply for a Super Visa?

To apply for the Super Visa you must either be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or a

permanent resident of Canada.

Note: You cannot include your dependent children in this application. Only your spouse orcommon-law partner is eligible to accompany you under this provision.

What must I do to obtain a SuperVisa?

In order to obtain a Super Visa, you will need to apply at a visa office and provide:

evidence of the parent or grandparent relationship to the Canadian citizen or permanent reside

you wish to visit (e.g. (for example) birth certificate, baptismal certificate or other official

documents naming you as parent),

a letter of invitation (/english/visit/letter.asp) from your child or grandchild which includes

arrangements for care and support,

proof from your child or grandchild that he meets the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO)
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proof that you have private medical insurance valid for a minimum of one year from a Canadian

insurance company and that:

covers health care, hospitalization and repatriation,

provides a minimum coverage of $100 000, andis valid for each entry to Canada and be available for review by a port of entry officer.

Note:you may be required to appear in person to have your biometric fingerprints and photo

(biometric information) taken at a biometric collection service point (/english/visit/biometrics.asp).

Note:You will be required to undergo a medical examination.

What must my child or grandchild do to meet the LICO (Low Income Cut-Off)minimum?

You child or grandchilds income must meet or exceed the minimum necessary, as identified annuall

in the Income Table.

In the letter of invitation (/english/visit/letter.asp) he must calculate his family size. This factordetermines the amount of income required of him to provide care and support for you and your

spouse, if applicable. He may use the table below to calculate the family size:

1. Your child or grandchild counts:

Himself

His spouse or common-law partner,

His dependent children,

any person he may have sponsored previously and for whom the sponsorship agreement

and undertaking are still in effect.

2. He counts the number of persons he will be supporting :

You, and
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Your spouse or common-law partner, if applicable.

3. He adds the number of persons covered by steps 1 and 2. The total represents his family size.

4. He looks at the LICO (Low Income Cut-Off) in the Income Table in this guide to determine if he

meets the minimum required for his family size.5. To demonstrate that he meets the minimum income required, your child or grandchild may

include one of the documents listed in the Document Checklist(IMM 5484).

Note: If your child and grandchild does not meet the LICO minimum, his spouse or common-law

partner can assist by also providing a letter of invitation with one of the documents listed in the

Document Checklist (IMM 5484).

Step 1. Gather documents

What documents are required?

If you are outside of Canada, use the Document Checklist(IMM 5484)

(/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5484E.pdf) to assist you in gathering the required documents to submit

your application.

Some visa offices may require additional supporting documents specific to your country. For further

information on these requirements, visit our website under List of countries and corresponding

Canadian visa offices (/english/information/offices/apply-where.asp).

If you are inside Canada, you mustuse the Document checklist Applicants in Canada(IMM 5721

(/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5721E.pdf) to gather the documents required to submit your application t

the Case Processing Pilot Ottawa (CPPO). (/english/information/offices/canada/ottawa.asp)

Important information. If you do not provide all the requested information or documents, theprocessing of your application could be delayed.

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Minors (under 18 years of age) travelling alone or with a person other than their parents or legal

guardians should have a letter of authorization, preferably in English or French, signed by both paren

or legal guardians. It should also include the name of the adult who will be responsible for the children

in Canada.

Minors travelling with only one parent or legal guardian should have a letter of authorization, preferabin English or French, from the non accompanying parent or guardian.

Translation of documents

If your documents are in a language other than English or French, check with the responsible visa

office to determine whether they need to be translated.

Visit our website under List of countries and corresponding Canadian visa offices

(/english/information/offices/apply-where.asp).

Step 2. Complete the application

Filling out the application

The following are the forms that must be filled out and submitted:

Application for Temporary Resident Visa (IMM 5257)

Family Information (IMM 5645)

Document Checklist (IMM 5484)

Document Checklist Applicants in Canada (IMM 5721), if applicable

Schedule 1 Application for Temporary Resident Visa (IMM 5257 Schedule 1), if applicab

Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union(IMM 5409), if applicable

Use of a Representative(IMM 5476), if applicable

Note: You may be required to completeadditional supporting documents upon request of a

visa officer.
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Question 1


Note

Important information. It is a serious offence to give false or misleading information on these form

The information you provide on your application is subject to verification.

Be complete and accurate

Complete all sections. If a section does not apply to you, write Not Applicable or

NA, except for your name (last name and given name[s]). Refer to questions 1

and 2 under Personal Details section for further instructions.

If your application is incomplete it will be returned to you and this will delay the processing of your

application.

If you need more space for any section, print out an additional page containing the

appropriate section, complete it and submit it along with your application.

Application for Temporary Resident Visa (IMM 5257)

Who must fill out this application form?

This form must be completed by each person applying for a Temporary Resident Visa to visit Canad

Completing the form

You must answer all the questions on this application form unless indicated

otherwise.

Download and fill out the application form on a computer.

You also have the option of saving your form and completing it later.

Note:Completing the form electronically is easier and reduces the risk of errors that can slowdown the application process.

In order to help you fill out the application form, read and follow the questions below.

Type your universal client identification number (UCI (universal client identification


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Question 2

Question 3

Question 1

number)), if known. Otherwise, leave it blank. If this is your first time dealing with CIC

(Citizenship and Immigration Canada) you will not have a UCI (universal client

identification number).

From the list, select the language (English or French) in which you would like to

receive your service.From the list, select the type of visa you are applying for:

Single Entry: allows you to enter Canada only once during the validity of the

visa.

Note:This visa may also be used for repeated entries into Canada from

the USA or St. Pierre and Miquelon provided you do not enter any other

country. Such entries must occur within the time validated for your stay in

Canada.

Multiple Entry: allows you to seek entry into Canada from any countryas ofte

as necessary during the validity of the visa.

Transit Visa: is required for persons travelling through Canada for less than

48 hours on their way to another country.

Note:To obtain a transit visa you must provide specific evidence of your

travel itinerary from your transportation company or travel agent.

Personal Details

Full name

Type your family name (surname) as it appears on your passport, travel or identity

document (even if the name is misspelled). Do not use initials.


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Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Question 6

Question 7

Note:If you do not have a family name on your passport, travel or identity

document, enter all your given name(s) here and leave the given name field blank.

Type all of your given name(s) (first, second, or more)as it appears on your

passport, travel or identity document (even if the name is misspelled). Do not use

initials.

Note:If you do not have a given name on your passport, travel or identity

document, leave this field blank. Do not enter*, Not applicable or NA.

Nick names/Alias

Check the box to indicate if you ever used any other name. This could include your

birth name, maiden name, married name, nick name, etc. (et cetera)

If you checked Yes, type any other family namethat you have ever used.

If you checked Yes, type any other given name (first, second, or more) that yo

have ever used.

From the list, select your sex (male, female or unknown).

Indicate your date of birth. If your complete date of birth is unknown, please use *

(star sign/asterisk) to fill in the spaces for the year, month or day, where applicable.

Type your city or town of birth.

From the list, select your country of birth.

From the list, select your country of citizenship. To be a citizen of a country means tha

you were either born in that country (in most cases) or have been granted citizenship

by that country. If you have dual citizenship, select the country that issued the passpo

you will be using for this trip.

From the list, select the appropriate information to indicate:

The name of your country of residence. Your country of residence is the country

in which you are living, provided that you have been lawfully admitted to that


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Question 8

country.

Your immigration status in that country (indicate one of the following):

Citizen

Permanent residentVisitor

Worker

Student

Other

Protected Person

Refugee ClaimantOther: This section must be completed if you selected Other as a status,

The dates (From To) you have been living in your country of residence.

Check the box to indicate whether you have lived in any country other than your count

of citizenship or your current country of residence for more than six (6) months in the

past five (5) years.

If you checked Yes, from the list select the appropriate information to indicate the

following:

The name of the country you lived in,

Your immigration status for the time you were in that country:

Citizen

Permanent resident

Visitor

Worker

Student

Other

Protected Person


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Annulled

Marriage

This is a marriage that is legally declared invalid. An

annulment can also be a declaration by the Catholic

Church that the marital union did not have a binding force.

Common- This means that you have lived continuously with your

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Question 10

Refugee Claimant

Other: This section must be completed if you selected Other as a status,

The dates (From To) you were living in that country.

Check the box to indicate if you are applying from your current country of residence.

If you checked No, select the appropriate information from the list to indicate:

The name of the country where you are applying from,

Your immigration status in that country by choosing one of the following:

Citizen

Permanent resident

Visitor

Worker

Student

Other

Protected Person

Refugee Claimant

Other: This section must be completed if you selected Other as a status,

The dates (From To) that you have been living in that country.

Note:If you are not a citizen of the country where you are making your

application, youmustprovide proof of your legal status when you submit your

application.

a. From the list, choose your current marital status:


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Law partner in a marital-type relationship for a minimum of

one year.

Divorced This means that you are officially separated and have

legally ended your marriage.

Legally

SeparatedThis means that you are married, but no longer living withyour spouse.

Married This means that you and your spouse have had a

ceremony that legally binds you to each other. Your

marriage must be legally recognized in the country where

it was performed and in Canada.

Single This means that you have never been married and are not

in a common-law relationship.Widowed This means that your spouse has died and that you have

not re-married or entered into a common-law relationship.

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b. Enter the date (year, month and day) you were married or you entered into you

current common-law relationship.

c. Type the family name(s) and given name(s) of your current spouse or common

law partner.

Note:If you are in a common-law union, you mustalso complete the Statutory

Declaration of Common-law Union (IMM 5409) form and include it with your

application.

Check the box to indicate whether you have previously been married or in a common

law relationship. If you checked Yes, provide the:

Family name(s),

Given name(s),

Type of relationship:

Common-law, or


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Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 1

Married.

Dates (From To) for which you were in the relationship with your previous

spouse/common-law partner.

Passport

Type your passport, travel or identity document number. Make sure there is no space

between each number and/or letter.

From the list, select the name of the country that issued your passport, travel or ident

document.

Enter the date your passport, travel or identity document was issued.Enter the date your passport, travel or identity document will expire.

Contact Information

Indicate your current mailing address (where information should be mailed) by typing

the following information:

Post Office Box (P.O. Box) number, if applicable. If you do not indicate post

office box, the Street number must be provided.

Apartment (Apt.) or Unit, if applicable

Street number (No.), if applicable. This must be provided if you did not type in

P.O. (Post Office) Box

Street name, if applicable

City or Town

From the list, select the Country of your current mailing address.

Province or State

Postal code/zip code

District, if applicable.


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Question 2

Question 3

Note:All correspondence will go to this address unless you provide your e-mail

address.

If you wish to have a representative who can conduct business on your behalf, you

mustprovide their email and mailing address(es) in this section andcomplete the

Use of a Representative (IMM 5476) form.

For more information read the Use of a Representative section in this guide.

Check the box to indicate whether your residential address (where you live) is the

same as your mailing address. If No, type the following information:

Apartment (Apt.) or Unit, if applicable

Street Number (No.)

Street Name

City or Town

Country

Province or State

Postal Code/zip code

District, if applicable.

Check the appropriate box to indicate if the telephone number is from Canada/the

United States (US) or Other (any other country).

From the list, select the type of telephone:

Residence (home)

Cellular (cell/mobile)

Business (work)

Type your telephone number including the country code, area/regional codes, etc. (e

cetera)

If you have an extension number, write it after your phone number under Ext.

(extention)


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Question 4

Question 5

Question 6

Question 1

Check the appropriate box to indicate if your additional telephone number is from

Canada/the United States or Other (any other country).

From the list, select the type of telephone:

Residence (home)

Cellular (cell/mobile)

Business (work)

Type your telephone number including the country code, area/regional codes, etc. (e

cetera)

If you have an extension number, write it after your phone number under Ext.

(extention)

Check the appropriate box to indicate if the facsimile (fax) number is from Canada

and United States or Other (any other country).

If applicable, type your facsimile (fax) number, including country code, area/regional

codes, etc. (et cetera)

If applicable, type your e-mail address using a format similar to the following:

[email protected]

Note:By indicating your e-mail address, you are hereby authorizing transmission

of correspondence including file and personal information to be sent electronically

to you at the address provided.

Details of Visit to Canada

a. From the list, indicate the purpose of your visit to Canada:

Business

Tourism (includes family visit)

Short-term studies (course or program of six months or less)

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Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Trade/Apprenticeship Training completed in a specific trade, such as carpentry or auto

mechanics.

Non-university

certificate/diploma

Returning worker

Super Visa Parents and grandparents

Other (medical visit, transit, etc. (et cetera))

Note:If you selected other in question 1a), provide details in 1b)

b. Provide details.

Enter the dates (From To) that you plan to stay in Canada.

Type the amount of funds (money) in Canadian dollars that you have available to you

during your stay in Canada.

Type the following information about the person(s) or institution(s), including schools

you intend to visit during your stay in Canada:

Name (includes the name of a person or a name of an institution)

Relationship you have with them (friend, family, co-worker, etc. (et cetera))

Their address in Canada (street number, street name, city or town and postal

code).

Education

Check the box to indicate if you have any post secondary education (including university, college or

apprenticeship training).

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Question 1

Training in a profession that requires formal education but not at

the university level (for example, dental technician or engineering

technician).

Bachelors degree Academic degree awarded by a college or university to those

who completed an undergraduate curriculum; also called a

baccalaureate. Examples include a Bachelor of Arts, Science or

Education.

Masters degree Academic degree awarded by a graduate school of a college or

university. You must have completed a Bachelors degree before

a Masters degree can be earned.

PhD Highest university degree usually based on at least three yearsof graduate studies and a thesis. Normally, you must have

completed a Masters degree before a PhD can be earned.

If you checked Yes, provide full details of your highest level of post secondary education:

Enter the dates (year and month) you attended the institution

Field(s) of study (mechanics, social sciences, medicine, etc. (et cetera))

School or Facility name

City or Town

From the list, select the country, and

Province or State.

Employment (Work/Occupation)Provide the following information about your employment for the past 10 years. If you are retired,

provide the 10 years before your retirement.

Current Activity/Occupation

Provide details about your current Activity/Occupation:


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Question 2

Question 1

Enter the dates (year and month) you have been working at your current

occupation,

The activity/occupation or a brief description of your position. If you do not work

describe what you are currently doing (retired, not working, going to school, etc(et cetera)),

Indicate the name of the company or employer or facility where you work,

City or Town,

Country,

Province/State, if applicable

Previous Activity/Occupation

Provide details of your previous Activity/Occupationfor the past 10 years. If you

are retired, provide the 10 years prior to your retirement.

Note:If you need more space, print out an additional page of the form, complete

this section and submit it with your application.

Background Information

Check the box to indicate if:

a. you or any of your family member(s) have ever had tuberculosis of the lungs or

been in close contact with a person with tuberculosis within the past two years

b. you have any physical or mental disorder that would require social and/or

health services other than medication during your stay in Canada.

c. If you checked Yes to any of the above questions, provide details and the

name of the family member, if applicable.

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Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Check the box to indicate if you have ever:

a. remained beyond the validity of your status, attended school without

authorization or worked without authorization in Canada.

b. been refused any kind of visa, admission or been ordered to leave Canada o

any other country.

c. If you checked Yes to one of the above questions, provide details.

Check the box to indicate if you have ever:

committed,

been arrested for, or

been charged with or convicted of any criminal offence in any country.

If you checked Yes, you maybe required tocomplete Schedule 1 Application fo

Temporary Resident Visa (IMM 5257 Schedule 1).

a. Check the box to indicate if you have ever served in any military, militia, civil

defence unit, served in a security organization or police force (including non

obligatory national service, reserve or voluntary units).

b. If you checked Yes, provide your dates of service and the countries where

you served.

If you checked Yes you maybe required tocomplete Schedule 1 Application fo


Check Yes or No to indicate if you have ever been a member or associated with

any political party, or other group or organization which has engaged in or advocate

violence as means to achieving a political or religious objective, or which has been

associated with criminal activity at any time.

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Question 6

Note

Check Yes or No to indicate if you have ever witnessed or participated in the ill

treatment of prisoners or civilians, looting or desecration of religious buildings.

If you checked Yes you maybe required to complete Schedule 1 Application fo


To complete your form:

1. Once the application is completed, click on the Validate button located at

the top or bottom of the form. This will generate a barcode* page(page 5 of 5). If this

application form is completed on a computer and printed, you must place the barcode page on

the top of each individual application package before submitting the application.

*See image below:

Note: This barcode page will not appear if you fill out your application by hand.

2. If you are 18 years of age or older, sign and date in the boxes provided at the bottom of the

page.

If you are less than 18 yearsof age, your form must be signed by one of your parents or a leg

guardian.

Note:By signing, you certify that you fully understand the questions asked, and that the

information you have provided is complete, accurate, and factual. If you do not sign and date the

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Family Information(IMM 5645)

Who needs to complete this form?

This form must be completed by each person, 18 years of age or older, applying for a Temporary

Resident Visa, a study or work permit outside Canada.

Section A

Write the personal details about:

yourself,

your spouse or common-law partner, if applicable,

your mother,

your father.

Include: full name, relationship, date of birth, marital status (married, single, widowed, common-law,

divorced, separated, annulled marriage), present address and occupation (job), and whether they wi

come with you to Canada by checking Yes or No.

If a person is deceased, indicate this under Present address, and write the city and the date they

died.

If not currently employed, please indicate whether that person is retired, studying, etc. (et cetera)

You must answer all questions. If a section does not apply to you, write Not applicable or N/A.

Note:If you do not have a spouse or a common-law partner, read Note 1, then sign and date

the declaration at the end of Section A.

Section B

Write the personal details about your children. It is very important that you list all of your children even

they are already permanent residents or citizens of Canada. This includes:

married children,

adopted children,

children of your spouse (step-children) or common-law partner,


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any of your children who have been adopted by others,

any of your children who are in the custody of an ex-spouse, former common-law partner or othe

guardian.

Write full name, relationship, date of birth, marital status (married, single, widowed, common-law,divorced, separated, annulled marriage), present address and occupation (job), and whether they wi



died.



Note:If you do not have children, read Note 2, then sign and date the declaration at the end of

Section B.

Section C

Write the personal details about your:

brother(s),

sister(s),

half-brother(s) and half-sister(s),

step-brother(s) and step-sister(s).

Write full name, relationship, date of birth, marital status (married, single, widowed, common-law,

divorced, separated, annulled marriage), present address and occupation (job), and whether they wi



died.




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Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Section D

Signature

Sign and date in the boxes provided at the bottom of the page.

Note:By signing, you certify that you fully understand the questions asked, and that the

information you have provided is complete, accurate and factual. If you do not sign or date the

form, your application will be returned to you.

Schedule 1 Application for Temporary Resident Visa(IMM5257 Schedule 1)

Who must fill out this application form?

This form must be completed by:

you, the principal applicant;

your spouse or common-law partner (whether accompanying you to Canada or not), and

your dependent children aged 18 or over (whether accompanying you to Canada or not).

Check the box to indicate whether you are the principal applicant or the spouse, common-law partne

or dependent child aged 18 years or older of the principal applicant.

Indicate your full last name (surname/family name) as it appears on your passpor

travel or identity document.

Indicate all of your given name(s) (first, second or more) as they appear on your

passport, travel or identity document. Do not use initials.

Indicate your date of birth.

Type your Unique Client Identifier number (UCI), if known. Otherwise, leave it blank.

this is your first time dealing with CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) you wil

not have a UCI (Unique Client Identifier number).


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Question 5

Question 6

Check Yes or No to indicate whether you served in any military, militia, or civil

defence unit or service in a security organization or police force (including non

obligatory national service, reserve or volunteer units).

If yes, provide details about your military service (if applicable) for each of the

countries whose armed forces you served in including:

dates (From To),

locations/place where you were stationed,

province and

country.

If you were not in any military service, write N/A (Not Applicable).

Check Yes or No to indicate whether you have ever witnessed or participated in

the ill treatment of prisoners or civilians, looting or desecration of religious buildings

If yes, provide details of the circumstances including:

dates (From To),

location (city, town, etc.),

province,

country, and

details (space is provided)

Check Yes or No to indicate whether you have had membership or association

with any political parties, groups or organizations which have engaged in or

advocated violence as a means to achieving a political or religious objective, or

which has been associated with criminal activity at any time.

Include details such as:

dates (From To),

name of organization,

activities or positions held,

province, and


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Question 7

Question 8

country.

Note: Do not use abbreviations.

Check Yes or No to indicate whether you have held any government positions in

the past such as:

Civil servant

Judge

Police officer

Mayor

Member of parliament, or

Hospital administrator.

Include:

dates (From To),

country,

level of jurisdiction (examples: national, regional or municipal),

name of the department or the branch you worked for, and

activities and/or positions that you held.

Note: Do not use abbreviations.

Check Yes or No to indicate if you have travelled to any country other than your

country of citizenship or current country of residence since the age of 18 or during thpast five years.

Include:

dates (From To),

country,


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location (city, town, etc.)

purpose of travel (tourism, business, etc.)

Validate

Once the application is completed, click on the "Validate" button located at the top obottom of the form. If completed properly, the following information will appear on the

top right corner of the form, (just before the page number):

family name

initial letter of the given name

year and month of birth

Note: This information will not appear if you fill out your application by hand.

Use of a Representative (IMM 5476)

Who may use this form?

Complete this form onlyif you:

used the services of a representative to help you prepare or submit your application; or

are appointing a representative; or

are cancelling a representatives appointment.

If you have dependent children aged 18 years or older, they are required to complete their own copy

this form if a representative is also conducting business on their behalf.

Your spouse or common-law partner does not have to complete a separate request and must sign in

the box provided under question 10.

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A representativeis someone who has provided advice, consultation, or guidance to you at any stag

of the immigration application process, or in an immigration proceeding. If someone represented or

advised you to help you submit your application, then that person is your representative. A

representative is also someone who has your permission to conduct business on your behalf of

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

When you appoint a representative:

you also authorize CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) and CBSA (Canada Border

Services Agency) to share information from your case file with this person;

your application will not be given special attention nor can you expect faster processing or a

more favourable outcome;

the representative is authorized to represent you only on immigration matters related to theapplication you submit with this form;

you can appoint only one (1) representative for each application you submit;

you are not obliged to hire a representative. We treat everyone equally, whether they use the

service of a representative or not.

Important information. You must notify us if your representatives contact information changes or i

you cancel the appointment of a representative.

Types of representatives

Family, friends, and non-profit groups often help applicants who feel the need for support and advice

on immigration matters. You can appoint a representative who does not charge fees or receive any

other compensation for providing immigration advice or services to represent you before CIC

(Citizenship and Immigration Canada) or the CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency).

There are two (2) types of representatives.

Uncompensated representatives include:

friends and family members who do not, and will not, charge a fee or receive any other

consideration for their advice and services;

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providing immigration advice or assistance (such as a non-governmental or religious

organization);

consultants, lawyers and Quebec notaries, and students-at-law under their supervision, who do

not, and will not, charge a fee or receive any other consideration to represent you.

Compensated representatives:

Compensated representatives charge a fee or receive some other form of consideration in exchang

for the advice and representation that they provide. If you want us to conduct business with a

compensated representative then they must be authorized by CIC (Citizenship and Immigration

Canada).

It is important to know that anyone who represents or advises you for payment or offers to do so

in connection with immigration proceedings or applications is breaking the law unlessthey are anauthorized representative or they have a specific agreement or arrangement with the Government of

Canada that allows them to represent or advise you. This applies to advice or consultation which

happens before or after an immigration application is made or a proceeding begins.

Authorized representatives are:

immigration consultants who are members in good standing of the Immigration Consultants of

Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC);

lawyers and paralegals who are members in good standing of a Canadian provincial or

territorial law society and students-at-law under their supervision;

notaries who are members in good standing of the Chambre des notaires du Qubecand

students-at-law under their supervision.

If you appoint a compensated representative who is not a member of one of these designated bodie

your application will be returned. For more informationon using a representative, visit our website

(/english/information/representative/index.asp).

General Application Information

Check one box to indicate if you are appointing or cancelling the appointment of a

representative.
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Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Question 6

Question 7

Check both boxes and complete all sections if you are cancelling a representative and

appointing a new one at the same time.

Section A Applicant Information

Write your last name (surname or family name) and given name(s).

Write your date of birth.

If you have already submitted your application, write:

the name of office where the application was submitted;

location of office;

type of application you are sending.

Write your Citizenship and Immigration Canada Identification (ID) or Unique Client

Identifier (UCI) number (if known).

Section B Appointment of Representative

Write your representatives full name.

If your representative is a member of the Immigration Consultants of Canada

Regulatory Council (ICCRC), a law society or the Chambre des notaires du Qubecprint his or her name as it appears on the organizations membership list.

Check one box to indicate if your representative is unpaid or paid.

If your representative is paid, write the membership ID (identification) number of:

the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC); or

a Canadian provincial or territorial law society; or

the Chambre des notaires du Qubec.

Write your representatives contact information.

Note: By indicating your representatives e-mail address, you are hereby

authorizing CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) to transmit your file and

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Question 8

Question 9

Question 10

To accept responsibility for conducting business on your behalf, your representative

must:

sign the declaration

date the declaration, and

include the Party ID, only if it is known.

Section C Cancel the Appointment of a Representative

Fill in this section if you wish to cancel the appointment of a representative. Write the

representatives full name.

Section D Your Declaration

By signing, you authorize CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) to complete yo

request for yourself and your dependent children under 18 years of age.

If your spouse or common-law partner is included in this request, he or she must sign

in the box provided.

Release of information to other individuals

To authorize CIC to release information from your case file to someone other than a representative,

you will need to complete the formAuthority to Release Personal Information to a Designated

Individual (IMM 5475) (PDF, 1.75 MB (Megabye)) (/english/pdf/kits/forms/imm5475e.pdf). The form

also available from Canadian embassies, high commissions and consulates abroad.

The person you designate will be able to obtain information on your case file, such as the status of

your application. However, they will notbe able to conduct business on your behalf with CIC

(Citizenship and Immigration Canada).

Step 3. Pay the fees

Fees

Important information.
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There are two types of fees. An application processing fee that is applicable to all applicants and, if

you are required to provide your biometric fingerprints and photo, a biometric fee. Find out if you are

required to provide biometrics (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/biometrics.asp).

Use the table below to calculate the total amount of fees to be paid (all fees are in Canadian dollars)

The processing fees must be included with your application. If you or your family members arerequired to provide biometric information, the biometric fee should be paid at the same time and the

same way as the processing fee in order to avoid delays in processing your application.

Note:You may be required to pay fees in local currency.

Calculating your fees

*Subject to change at any time

ServicesNumber of

persons

Amount per

person

Biometric fee per

person

Amount

due

*Temporary Resident Visa

single entry X $75 X $85

*Temporary Resident Visa multiple entry

X $150 X $85

*Temporary Resident Visa

family rate $400 $ 170

Transit Visa NO FEE

Total payment:

Make sure that you are eligible before you pay, andgather all the documents requested before you

submit the application.

The fees will not be refunded,regardless of the final decision. For example, being found ineligible

for a temporary resident visa is part of the processing; the fees will not be refunded. If you apply agai

you will have to pay another processing fee and if applicable, another biometric fee.
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Visa-exempt visitors applying for a Super Visa:

If you are a citizen of a country where you do not require a visa to visit Canada, you do not have to pa

any processing fees. However you will have to satisfy all other requirements to obtain a Super Visa.

For more information, see our list of Countries and territories whose citizens require visas in order to

enter Canada as visitors (/english/visit/visas.asp#exemptions).

Payment method options

Outside Canada:

Check the website (/english/information/offices/index.asp)of the visa office responsible for the count

or region where you live for more information on fees and acceptable methods of payment. For a list

visa offices, see:

www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/index.asp (/english/information/offices/apply-where.asp)

Inside Canada

You have the option of paying your fees through the Internet or at a financial institution.

Payment of fees on the Internet

To use this option, you need:

a credit card;

access to a computer with a printer;

a valid email address; and

follow these steps below.

Steps

1. Go to the CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) website (/english/index.asp).2. Select Pay your fees (/english/information/fees/index.asp).

3. Select Pay my fees online (https://eservices.cic.gc.ca/epay/welcome.do?lang=en).

Once you have paid the fees you must:

print the official receipt;
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fill out by hand the Payer Information section;

attach the bottom portion (copy 2) of this receipt to your completed application.

Payment of fees at a financial institution

Fees can be paid at a financial institution in Canada and a receipt obtained which is sent to the CasProcessing Centre. No other form of payment is acceptable. The receipt to be used is attached.

Payment can be made at most financial institutions in Canada. Check with financial institutions in yo

area.

Follow these steps to make your payment:

1. Fill out one receipt form (IMM 5401) for yourself and other members of your family if you are

applying at the same time. An original receipt must be used; a photocopy is not acceptable

You may obtain an original receipt form (IMM 5401) by ordering through our website

(https://eservices.cic.gc.ca/kms/introinit.do?dispatch=introinit&appno=5401&lang=en).

2. Insert the Total on the bottom portion of the receipt. Do not complete the top two portions of th

receipt; these will be completed by the financial institution.

3. Complete the Payer Information sections on the reverse of the receipt.

4. Bring the receipt and your payment to the financial institution. Do not make payment using the

automated teller machines.

5. The financial institution will let you know what form of payment it considers acceptable.

6. The financial institution will accept your payment, then stamp and insert the amount paid in the

upper two portions of the receipt. You will receive the top two portions of the receipt. Make sur

you are given these and that they have been stamped and completed before you leav

the financial institution.

If there is no local financial institution which will accept payment, you may pay the fees by mail. Conta

the Call Centre agent for instructions.

Note:Do notpresent your application to the financial institution, only your receipt.
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After you have paid the fees retain the top portion of the receipt for your records. Attach the middle

portion to your completed application and mail it to the CPPO

(http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/canada/ottawa.asp).

Incorrect fee payment

Incorrect fee payments may delay processing your application.

Payment issue No processing fee included

CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) will return your application.

Note:Processing of your application will only start after you return your application with requested

fees.

Payment issue Insufficient fees included

CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) will inform you of how much to pay and how to pay.

Note:Processing of your application will only continue after you provide the missing fees.

Payment issue Overpayment

CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) will:

start processing your application, and

send you a refund as soon as possible.

Note:You do not have to request a refund, it will be done automatically.

Payment issue No biometric fee included (if you are required)

CIC will:

inform you on how much to pay and how to pay.
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Note:Processing of your application will continue after you provide the missing fees.

Step 4. Submit the applicationWhere do I apply?

You must submit your application to the Canadian visa office or Visa Application Center (VAC)

responsible for your area. Consult the relevant visa office or its website

(/english/information/offices/apply-where.asp) regarding accepted methods of submitting application

(for example, general mail, in person, by courier etc. (et cetera))

Biometric requirementsYou and your family members may be required to appear in person to have your fingerprints and

photograph (biometric information) taken at a biometric collection service point

(http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/biometrics.asp).

All family members who are required to have their fingerprints and photograph taken and who are

applying together should go to the same biometric collection service point.

Find out if you are required to provide biometrics (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/biometrics.asp).

You must nothave your biometric fingerprints and photo taken before you submit

your application. You can have your biometrics collected:

afteryou submit your application and have received a biometric instruction

letter which will direct you to a list of points of service you may choose from;

or

at the same timeas you are submitting your application in person at a Visa Application Centr

(VAC).

If I am required to provide my biometric fingerprints and photo, where do I go?

If you are required to provide biometric information you must provide your fingerprints and photograp

at a biometric collection service point. These include:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/biometrics.asphttp://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/biometrics.asphttp://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/apply-where.asp


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Note

Visa Application Centres (VAC);

US Application Service Centres (ASCs) in the United States; and

CIC offices outside Canada in a country where there is no VAC or ASC.

Applicants who use the services of a VAC to submit an application must provide their biometricinformation at the same VAC.

Consult the list of biometric collection service points (/english/visit/biometrics.asp).

Submit the document checklist

Make sure you complete the Document Checklist (IMM 5484) and include it with your application

forms and supporting documents.

Sign the form

The application must be signed and dated before it is submitted.

If you are:

18 years of age or older, sign and date in the boxes provided at the bottom of the page,

less than 18 yearsof age, your form must be signed by one of your parents or legal guardian

Note: If your application is not signed and dated, it will be returned to you.

Submit the application form

When submitting your application, to ensureyour encoded data is captured, you must include the las

page or pages which contain your unique barcodes. See the image below:
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Note:This page is only available when you complete your application electronically (on a

computer).

What happens next?

The application process

Submission

Completion check

Once you have submitted your application, CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) will check to

determine that:

all required application forms have been properly completed and submitted,

the application processing fee has been paid, and

all requested supporting documentation has been provided.

If your application package is incomplete:

CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) will return it to you,

no file will be created, and

no record will be kept until a complete application has been submitted.

Processing

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Your application will undergo a detailed review by an officer. The officer will consider all the

information and documentation you have provided, and will assess it and will decide if an interview is

necessary. If so, you will be informed of the interview date, time and place.

If your application is refused, any original documents, including your passport if submitted with your

application, will be returned to you with an explanation of why your application was refused.

Note:If we suspect that fraudulent documents were submitted, they will not be returned.

If your application is approved, any original documents, including your passport if submitted with you

application, will be returned to you with the requested visa.

Visa-exempt visitors applying for a Super Visa

If your application is approved, your passport and documents will be returned to you with a letter of

introduction.

Arrival in Canada

A valid Temporary Resident Visa is not a guarantee of entry into Canada. An officer at the port of en

will decide if you still meet the requirements for admission when you arrive.

If there has been a change in circumstances between the dates of your application for a visa and youarrival in Canada, or if subsequent information is given which was not originally available to the visa

office, you may be refused entry.

When you arrive in Canada, the officer at the port of entry will determine whether you may enter

Canada and how long you may stay. You must leave Canada on or before the date set by the officer

have your status extended by an officer in Canada. The stamp placed in your passport by a

Canadian official is valid for six (6) months unless otherwise amended by an officer.

Parent and Grandparent Super VisaThe stamp placed in your passport by a Canadian official may be valid up totwo (2) years unless

otherwise amended by an officer.

Note:for applicants who provided their biometric information as part of their application, when

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check your travel documents and compare you to the photo taken at the time of your

application, and

may ask you to proceed to a secondary inspection line where your fingerprints will be

compared with the fingerprints that were taken at the time of your visa application.

Factors that can facilitate processing

There are certain things you can do to help ensure that your application is processed as fast as

possible:

make sure that all the documentation and information requested are provided with your

application

advise the visa office, of any change to your contact information. This includes:

mailing address

telephone number

facsimile number (fax)

e-mail address

Factors that may delay processing

The following factors may delaythe processing of your application:

missing signature on application forms

missing documentation

unclear photocopies of documents

documents not accompanied by a certified English or French translation

verification of information and documents provided

a medical condition that may require additional tests or consultations


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For more information



a criminal or security problem

consultation is required with other offices in Canada and abroad

Current processing timesCanadian visa offices receive large volumes of applications in the temporary

residence categories, therefore processing times may vary from visa office to

another. Processing times can be found on our website (/english/information/times/temp/visitors.asp

Protecting your information

Your personal information, including biometric fingerprints and photograph, if provided:

may be shared with other Canadian government institutions as well as foreign governments as

permitted under the provisions of the Privacy Act, and

will be available to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and Canada Border Service

Agency (CBSA) employees who need to see it in order to provide the services to you, and

will not be disclosed to anyone else except as permitted under the provisions of the Privacy Ac

You can obtain additional information on the protection of your data by visiting the

Help Centre (/english/helpcentre/results-by-topic.asp?t=1).

Find out more about the protection of your biometric

(/english/visit/biometrics.asp) information.

Quality Assurance Program

Our quality assurance program randomly selects applications for a special review. If selected you wi

be asked to attend an interview with a Citizenship and Immigration official so that we can:

verify the documentation you submitted is accurate,

verify that your application has been completed properly.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/biometrics.asphttp://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/results-by-topic.asp?t=1http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/temp/visitors.asp


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Note:You will be notified in writing should your application be selected.

Online services

For more information on the programs offered by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, visit our

website (/english/index.asp).

How to contact CIC

The links in this box open in a new window. You can consult the guide and the Help Centre at the

same time.

Top questions

What kind of visa should I get? (/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=417&t=16)

How do I help a family member or friend apply to visit Canada?

(/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=421&t=16)

Do I need a visa if I am travelling through Canada without stopping or visiting?

(/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=420&t=16)

I need to calculate family size when applying for the parent and grandparent super visa. Whom

should I include? (/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=431&t=16)

How can I check if my application has been received? (/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?

Need Help?We may have the perfect answer for you
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Size of Family Unit Minimum necessary income

1 person (your child or grandchild) $23,647

2 persons $29,440

3 persons $36,193

4 persons $43,942

5 persons $49,839

6 persons $56,209

7 persons $62,581

More than 7 persons, for each additional person, add $6,362

TemporaryResident Visa application photographspecifications

Important note:if you are required to provide biometric information, you are not required toinclude paper photos as per this photo specification sheet. Find out if you need to give biometrics

(/english/visit/biometrics.asp).

Photograph and head size specifications

Please review the brochure (PDF, 494 KB) (/english/pdf/photospecs-e.pdf) for further photo example

The face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling,
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with the mouth closed.

If the photographs do not meet the specifications, you will have to provide new photographs

before your application can be processed.

Requirements

Provide two photographs of yourself with your application.

Your photographs must comply with the specifications below. If the photographs do not meet th

specifications, you will have to provide new photographs before your application can be

processed.

Photographs must be printed on quality photographic paper.

Specifications

The photographs must be identical and taken within the last six months. They may be either

black and white or colour.

The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white or light-coloured

background.

If the photographs are digital, they must not be altered in any way.

Your face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling

and with your mouth closed.

You may wear non-tinted prescription glasses as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make

sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.

A hairpiece or other cosmetic accessory is acceptable if it does not disguise your normal

appearance.If you must wear a head covering for religious reasons, make sure your full facial features are n

obscured.

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The frame size must be at least 35 mm x 45 mm (1 3/8 x 1 3/4).

The photographs must show the full front view of the head, with the face in the middle of the

photograph, and include the top of the shoulders.

The size of the head, from chin to crown, must be between 31 mm (1 1/4) and 36 mm (1 7/16

Crown means the top of the head or (if obscured by hair or a head covering) where the top of th

head or skull would be if it could be seen.

If the photographs do not meet the specifications, you will have to provide new photographs

before your application can be processed.

Photograph Specifications (PDF, 494 KB) (/english/pdf/photospecs-e.pdf)

You may print this and bring it with you to the photographer.

Date Modified: 2014-01-14

Top of Page
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PROTECTED WHEN COMPLETE

MM 5257 (11-2013) E

This form is made available by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and is not to be sold to applicants.

(DISPONIBLE EN FRANAIS - IMM 5257 F)

PAGE

APPLICATION FORTEMPORARY RESIDENT VISA


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IMM 5257 (11-2013) E

PAGE 2

APPLICATION FORTEMPORARY RESIDENT VISACITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION CACITOYENNETET IMMIGRATION CA

Applicant Name Date of Bir

APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESIDENT VISA

If you need more space for any section, print out an addit ional page containing the appropriate section, complete and submit it with your application.

UCI * I want service in2 * Visa requested3

PERSONAL DETAILS

1 Full name

*Family name (as shown on your passport or travel document) Given name(s) (as shown on your passport or travel document )

2

Family name Given name(s)

Have you ever used any other name (e.g. Nickname, maiden name, alias, etc.) ? * No * Yes

*Sex3 * Date of birth

YYYY MM DD

Place of birth

* City/Town * Country

*Citizenship6

Current country of residence:

Country Status Other From To* *

Previous countries of residence:During the past five years have you lived in any country other than your country of citizenship or your currentcountry of residence (indicated above) for more than six months?

* No * Yes

Country Status Other From To

Country where applying: * No * Yes

Country Status Other From To

Same as current country of residence?

YYYY-MM-DD YYYY-MM-DD




4 5

7

8

9

ValidatOFFICE USE 1

b)(If you are married or in a common-law relationship)Provide the dateon which you were married or entered into the common-law relationship

10 * a) Your current marital status Date

Family name Given name(s)c)Provide the name of your current Spouse/Common-law partner

YYYY-MM-DD

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY - DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE

Validate Clear Form

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PERSONAL DETAILS (CONTINUED)

a) Have you previously been married or in a common-law relationship? * No * Yes

Family name Given name(s)

c) Type of relationship From To

YYYY-MM-DD

b) Provide the following details for your previous Spouse/Common-law Partner:

11

YYYY-MM-DD

PASSPORT


3 421 * Passport number * Country of issue * Issue date * Expiry date

CONTACT INFORMATION

Current mailing address

Residential address

If submitting your application by mail:- All correspondence will go to this address unless you indicate your e-mail address below.- Indicating an e-mail address will authorize all correspondence, including fi le and personal information, to be sent to t he e-mail address you specify.- If you wish to authorize the release of information from your application to a representative, indicate their e-mail and mailing address(es) in this section and on the IMM5476 form.

P.O. box Apt/Unit Street no. * Street name

* City/Town * Country Province/State Postal code District

Same as mailing address? * No * Yes

Apt/Unit Street no. Street name City/Town

Country Province/State Postal code District

Telephone no.

Type

3 Canada/US Other

Ext.Country Code No.

Alternate Telephone no.

Type

4 Canada/US Other


Fax no.

Canada/US

Other


E-mail address5 6

DETAILS OF VISIT TO CANADA

1

2

* a) Purpose of my visit1 b) Other

YYYY-MM-DD

Indicate how longyou plan to stay

* From * To

YYYY-MM-DD

* Funds available for my stay (CAD)3

* Name

Relationship to me * Address in Canada1

Name, address and relationship of any person(s) or institut ion(s) I will visit:4

2


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DETAILS OF VISIT TO CANADA (CONTINUED)

Name

Relationship to me Address in Canada2

Have you had any post secondary education (including university, college or apprenticeship training)? * No * Yes

EDUCATION

YYYY MM

*YYYY *MM

From

To

Field of study School/Facility name

City/Town Country Province/State1

If you answered yes, give full details of your highest level of post secondary education.

EMPLOYMENTGive details of your employment for the past 10 years, including if you have held any government positions (such as civil servant, judge, police officer, mayor, Member of Parliament, hospadministrator, employee of a security organization). Do not leave gaps. If retired, not working or studying, please indicate. If you are retired, please provide the 10 years before yourretirement.

* YYYY * MM

*YYYY *MM

From

To

* Current Activit y/Occupation * Company/Employer/Facility name

* City/Town * Country Province/State1

*YYYY *MM

*YYYY *MM

From

To

*Previous Activity/Occupation *Company/Employer/Facility name

*City/Town *Country Province/State2

*YYYY *MM

*YYYY *MM

From

To

*Previous Activit y/Occupation *Company/Employer/Facility name

*City/Town *Country Province/State3

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

You must complete this section if you are 18 years of age or older.

1No Yea) Within the past t wo years, have you or a family member ever had tuberculosis of the lungs or been in close contact with a person with tuberculosis?

No Yeb) Do you have any physical or mental disorder that would require social and/or health services, other t han medication, during a stay in Canada?

c) If you answered "yes" to question 1a) or 1b), please provide details and the name of the family member (if applicable).

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