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Please note the new fees for the Temporary Residents Program

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se this guide to apply for! visitor visa" transit visa" super visa

Table of Contents

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$efore you apply

%tep &. 'ather documents

%tep . omplete the application

%tep *. Pay the fees

%tep +. %u,mit the application

-hat happens net

0ow to contact 1 (itizenship and 1mmigration anada)

1ncome Ta,le

Temporary Resident 2isa application photograph specifications

This is not a legal document. 3or legal information" refer to the Immigration and Refugee Protection

Actand Regulations or the Citizenship Actand Regulations" as applica,le.

This pu,lication is availa,le in alternative formats upon re4uest.

Overview

Application package

This application pac5age consists of!

6 an instruction guide and

6 the re4uired forms

Applying for Visitor Visa (TemporaryResident Visa !"" #$#%&

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What you must do 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.

The instruction guide is 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 re"uired supporting documents

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

The forms are specifically designed with "uestions 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.

The application process

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

$. %ather documents

&. Complete the application

'. (ay the fees

). *ail 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.




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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

legally 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 sub#ect to various conditions.

Do I need a Temporary Resident Visa?

$ersons who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada may re%uire a visa to enter

Canada. The re%uirement for a visa also applies to temporary residents who are transiting in Canada.

For more information see our list of Countries and territories whose citizens re%uire visas in order to

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

What is a Temporary Resident Visa?

& Temporary 'esident Visa (T'V) is an official document issued by a Canadian visa office that isplaced in your passport to show that you have met the re%uirements for admission to Canada as a

temporary resident (either as a visitor a student or a worer).

mportant information. *ou must obtain a Temporary 'esident Visa (T'V) before your departure.

*ou cannot obtain one upon arrival in Canada.

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

*ou must show the officer that you meet the re%uirements of the mmigration and 'efugee $rotection&ct ('$&) and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations and that you will be in Canada

for a temporary stay.

*ou 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

and to return home

" not intend to wor or study in Canada unless authorized to do so




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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. conjugal relationship exists when there is a

significant degree of commitment !etween two people.

"his can !e 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 pu!lic as a couple.

Common#law partners who are una!le to live together or appear in pu!lic

together !ecause of legal restrictions in their home country or who have

!een separated for reasons !eyond their control (for example, civil war or

armed conflict) may still $ualify and should !e included on the application.

Dependent

children

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

law partner.

"hey must%

& !e under the age of '' and not have a spouse or common#law

partner, or

& depend su!stantially on the financial support of a parent and have

!een continuously enrolled and in attendance as full#time students in

a post#secondary institution accredited !y the relevant government

authority since !efore the age of '' (or since marrying or entering

into a common#law relationship, if this happened !efore the age of

''), or

& !e law a!iding and have no record of criminal activity,

& not !e a risk to the security of Canada,

& provide any additional document re$uested !y the officer to esta!lish your admissi!ility, and

& !e in good health (complete a medical examination if re$uired).

Entry to Canada

mportant information. ntry to Canada is a privilege, not a right. *ou must meet the necessary

re$uirements and you may need a "emporary Resident +isa.

Family members

*our family mem!ers include your spouse or common#law partner, your dependent children and any

children that are their dependent children.

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depend substantially on the financial support of a parent since before

the 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 isa! study permit or wor" permit#. $owever! you may send all

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

amount. %ee the &'ay the ee) section.

Your spouse or common-law partner and children must meet all the re*uirements for temporary

residents to Canada.

Medical requirements

You and your family members may be re*uired to undergo a medical e+amination in order to come to

Canada. ind out more by chec"ing the ,edical e+amination re*uirements for temporary residents

(englishinformationmedicalmede+ams-temp.asp#.

You may either

undergo an upfront medical e+amination by contacting a 'anel 'hysician/ or

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

0et the instructions (englishinformationmedicalmede+ams-temp.asp# to complete the medical

e+amination.

Note: 1hen medical results are submitted up-front! routine cases benefit from faster processing

since we do not have to re*uest them at a later date. f you choose to have an upfront medical

e+am! you must submit proof that you completed the medical e+amination with your application.

ailure to do so may result in processing delays.

iometric requirements

You and your family members may be re*uired to appear in person to have your fingerprints and

photograph (biometric information# ta"en at a biometric collection service point

(httpwww.cic.gc.caenglishvisitbiometrics.asp#.

3ll family members who are re*uired to have their fingerprints and photograph ta"en and who are

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




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Important information

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

You must not have your biometric fingerprints and photo taen 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 time as you are submitting your application in person at a #isa $pplication %entre

(#$%).

Can I work or study during my stay in Canada?

#isitors are not allowed to wor or study in %anada unless they are authori&ed to do so under the

Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations. In many cases' a wor or study permit will be

required.

$ temporary resident may also tae a program of study up to si months duration without having toobtain a study permit.

Information on Parent and Grandparent Super Visa

About the Super Visa

n *ovember +' ,-' %I% (%iti&enship and Immigration %anada) announced a temporary pause on

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

this pause' %I% (%iti&enship and Immigration %anada) implemented a long0term 1emporary 2esident

#isa (12#) for applicants seeing to visit their child or grandchild who is either a %anadian citi&en or

permanent resident.

1he single or multiple0entry 3uper #isa allows visitors to stay for a period of up to two years.

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

visa office.

Who may apply for a Super Visa?

1o apply for the 3uper #isa you must either be the parent or grandparent of a %anadian citi&en or a

permanent resident of %anada.

Note You cannot include your dependent children in this application. nly your spouse or

common0law partner is eligible to accompany you under this provision.

What must I do to obtain a SuperVisa?

In order to obtain a 3uper #isa' you will need to apply at a visa office and provide:

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

resident 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 ow !ncome Cut"#ff (!C#)

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 &' , and

% is valid for each entry to Canada and be available for review by a port of entry officer.

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

(biometric information) ta*en at a biometric collection service point (/english/visit/biometrics.asp).

Note: +ou will be reuired to undergo a medical examination.

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

+ou child or grandchilds income must meet or exceed the minimum necessary, as identified annually

in the !ncome -able.

!n the letter of invitation (/english/visit/letter.asp) he must calculate his family size. -his factor

determines the amount of income reuired of him to provide care and support for you and yourspouse, if applicable. e may use the table below to calculate the family size$

'. +our child or grandchild counts$

imself

is spouse or common"law partner,

is dependent children,

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

and underta*ing are still in effect.

. e counts the number of persons he will be supporting $

+ou, and

+our spouse or common"law partner, if applicable.

0. e adds the number of persons covered by steps ' and . -he total represents his family size.

1. e loo*s at the !C# (ow !ncome Cut"#ff) in the !ncome -able in this guide to determine if he

meets the minimum reuired for his family size.

2. -o demonstrate that he meets the minimum income reuired, your child or grandchild may

include one of the documents listed in the Document Checklist(!33 2141).


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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 !"!#$

Step 1. Gather documents

What documents are required?

If you are outside of Canada, use the Document Checklist(IMM !"!#

(%english%pdf%&its%forms%IMM!"!'$pdf# to assist you in gathering the reuired documents to submit

your application$

)ome visa offices may reuire additional supporting documents specific to your country$ *or further

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

Canadian visa offices (%english%information%offices%apply-where$asp#$

If you are inside Canada, you must use the Document checklist Applicants in Canada (IMM +#

(%english%pdf%&its%forms%IMM+'$pdf# to gather the documents reuired to submit your application to

the Case .rocessing Centre / Ottawa (C.C-O#$ (%english%information%offices%canada%ottawa$asp#

Important information$ If you do not provide all the reuested information or documents, the

processing of your application could be delayed$

Minors travelling alone

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

guardians should have a letter of authori0ation, preferably in 'nglish or *rench, signed by both

parents 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 authori0ation,

preferably in 'nglish or *rench, from the non accompanying parent or guardian$

Translation of documents

If your documents are in a language other than 'nglish or *rench, chec& with the responsible visaoffice to determine whether they need to be translated$

1isit our website under List of countries and corresponding Canadian visa offices

(%english%information%offices%apply-where$asp#$




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Important information

Note

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

chedule ! Application for Temporary Resident Visa (IMM 5257 Sche!le 1), if applicable

tatutory Declaration of Common"la# $nion (IMM 54"#), if applicable

$se of a Representati%e (IMM 5476), if applicable

Note: You may be required to complete aitional $!pportin% oc!ment$ !pon re&!e$t of a

'i$a officer

Important information It i$ a $erio!$ offence to %i'e fal$e or mi$leain% information on the$e

form$ he information *o! pro'ie on *o!r application i$ $!b+ect to 'erification

e complete and accurate

omplete all $ection$ If a $ection oe$ not appl* to *o!, -rite .Not /pplicable0 or

.N/0, ecept for *o!r name (la$t name an %i'en name$3) efer to &!e$tion$ 1 an 2 !ner

.er$onal etail$0 $ection for f!rther in$tr!ction$

If *o!r application i$ incomplete it -ill be ret!rne to *o! an thi$ -ill ela* the proce$$in% of *o!r

application

!f 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 #!$$ %2%&'

(ho must fill out this application form)

hi$ form m!$t be complete b* each per$on appl*in% for a emporar* e$ient i$a to 'i$it

anaa

Completing the form

o! m!$t an$-er all the &!e$tion$ on thi$ application form !nle$$ inicate

other-i$e

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Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 1

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 slow

down 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 !CI universal client identification

number"", if known. #therwise, leave it blank. If this is your first time dealing with CIC

Citi$enship and Immigration Canada" you will not have a !CI universal client

identification number".

%rom the list, select the language &nglish or %rench" in which you would like to

receive your service.

%rom the list, select the type of visa you are applying for'

( Visitor visa' official document issued by a visa office that is placed in the

passport which allows you to seek entry to Canada.

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

the !)* or )t. +ierre and iquelon provided you do not enter any other

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

Canada.

( Transit Visa' is required for persons travelling through Canada for less than

- 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.

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

document, enter all your given names" here and leave the given name field

blank.

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Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Question 6

Question 7

Question 8

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*, !ot applicable or !".

Nick names!"ias

#heck the bo$ 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 %%#es&&, type any other fami"$ name that you have ever used.

If you checked %%#es&&, type any other given name (first, second, or more) t%at $ou

%ave ever used&

'rom the list, select your se$ (male, female or unknon).

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

%'& (star signasterisk) to fill in the spaces for the year, month or day, here applicable.

Type your city or ton of birth.

'rom the list, select your country of birth.

'rom the list, select your country of citienship. To be a citien of a country means

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

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

the passport you ill be using for this trip.

'rom the list, select the appropriate information to indicate+

The name of your country of residence. -our country of residence is the country

in hich you are living, provided that you have been lafully admitted to that

country.

-our immigration status in that country (indicate one of the folloing)+

#itien

/ermanent resident

0isitor

1orker

2tudent

3ther

/rotected /erson

4efugee #laimant

3ther+ This section must be completed if you selected %%3ther&& as a status,

The dates ('rom 5 To) you have been living in your country of residence.




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Question 9

Question 10

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

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

months in the past five (5) years.

If you checked !es""# from the list select the appropriate information to indicate the

followin$%

& 'he name of the country you lived in#& !our immi$ration status for the time you were in that country%

Citizen

ermanent resident

*isitor

+orker

,tudent

-ther

rotected erson

efu$ee Claimant

& -ther% 'his section must be completed if you selected -ther"" as a status#

& 'he dates (/rom 0 'o) you were livin$ in that country.

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

If you checked No""# select the appropriate information from the list to indicate%

& 'he name of the country where you are applyin$ from#

& !our immi$ration status in that country by choosin$ one of the followin$%

Citizen ermanent resident

*isitor

+orker

,tudent

-ther

rotected erson

efu$ee Claimant

& -ther% 'his section must be completed if you selected -ther"" as a status#

& 'he dates (/rom 0 'o) that you have been livin$ in that country.

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

application# you must provide proof of your le$al status when you submit your

application.

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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-

Law

This means that you have lived continuously with your

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

Separated

This means that you are married, but no longer living with

your 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.

Question 11

Question 1

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

current common-law relationship.

c. Type the family names! and given names! of your current spouse or common-

law partner.

Note: "f you are in a common-law union, you must also complete the StatutoryDeclaration of Common-law Union "## $%&'! form and include it with your

application.

Chec( the bo) to indicate whether you have previously been married or in a common-

law relationship. "f you chec(ed **es++, provide the

amily names!,

/iven names!,

Type of relationship

0 Common-law, or

0 #arried.

1ates rom 2 To! for which you were in the relationship with your previous

spouse3common-law partner.

!assport

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Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 1

Question 2

between each number and/or letter.

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

identity 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

! "ost #ffice $ox (".#. $ox) number, if applicable. If you do not indicate post

office box, the %treet number must be provided.

! &partment (&pt.) or 'nit, if applicable

! %treet number (o.), if applicable. his must be provided if you did not type in a

".#. ("ost #ffice) $ox

! %treet name, if applicable

! *ity or own

! From the list, select the *ountry of your current mailing address.

! "rovince or %tate

! "ostal code/+ip code

! istrict, if applicable.

Note:&ll correspondence will go to this address unless you provide your e-mailaddress.

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

must provide their email and mailing address(es) in this section and complete the

Use of a Representative (I 012) form.

For more information read the 33'se of a 4epresentative55 section in this guide.

*hec6 the box to indicate whether your residential address (where you live) is the

same as your mailing address. If 33No55, type the following information

! &partment (&pt.) or 'nit, if applicable

! %treet umber (o.)

! %treet ame

! *ity or own

! *ountry

! "rovince or %tate

! "ostal *ode/+ip code

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Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Question 6

Question 1

District, if applicable.

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

United States (US) or Other (an other countr).

!rom the list, select the tpe of telephone"

#esidence (home)

Cellular (cell/mobile)

$usiness (%ork)

&pe our telephone number includin' the countr code, area/re'ional codes, etc. (et

cetera)

f ou hae an extension number, %rite it after our phone number under **+xt.

(extention)

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

Canada/the United States or Other (an other countr).

!rom the list, select the tpe of telephone"

#esidence (home)

Cellular (cell/mobile)

$usiness (%ork)

&pe our telephone number includin' the countr code, area/re'ional codes, etc. (et

cetera)

f ou hae an extension number, %rite it after our phone number under **+xt.

(extention)

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

United States or Other (an other countr).

f applicable, tpe our facsimile (fax) number, includin' countr code, area/re'ional

codes, etc. (et cetera)

f applicable, tpe our e-mail address usin' a format similar to the follo%in'"

nameproider.net

Note: $ indicatin' our e-mail address, ou are hereb authoriin' transmission

of correspondence includin' file and personal information to be sent electronicall

to ou at the address proided.

Details of Visit to Canada

a. !rom the list, indicate the purpose of our isit to Canada"

$usiness

&ourism (includes famil isit)




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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

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. xamples include a !achelor of Arts, "cience or

ducation.

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

university. #ou must have completed a !achelor$s degree before

a %aster$s degree can be earned.

& "hort'term studies (course or program of six months or less)

& eturning student

& eturning worer

& "uper *isa + arents and grandparents

& -ther (medical visit, transit, etc. (et cetera))

Note! f you selected /other0 in question 1a), provide details in 1b)

b. rovide details.

nter the dates (2rom 3 To) that you plan to stay in 4anada.

Type the amount of funds (money) in 4anadian dollars that you have available to

you during your stay in 4anada.

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

you intend to visit during your stay in 4anada5

& 6ame (includes the name of a person or a name of an institution)

& elationship you have with them (friend, family, co'worer, etc. (et cetera))

& Their address in 4anada (street number, street name, city or town and postal

code).

"ducation

4hec the box to indicate if you have any post secondary education (including university, college or

apprenticeship training).

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PhD Highest university degree usually based on at least three years

of graduate studies and a thesis. Normally, you must have

completed a Masters degree before a PhD can be earned.

Question 1

Question 2

Question 1

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

" #nter the dates $year and month% you attended the institution

" &ield$s% of study $mechanics, social sciences, medicine, etc. $et cetera%%

" 'chool or &acility name

" (ity or )o*n

" &rom the list, select the country, and

" Province or 'tate.

Employment (Work/Occupation)

Provide the follo*ing information about your employment for the past + years. If you are retired,

provide the + years before your retirement.

Current cti!ity/Occupation

Provide details about your current cti!ity/Occupation!

" #nter the dates $year and month% you have been *orking at your current

occupation,

" )he activity-occupation or a brief description of your position. If you do not *ork,

describe *hat you are currently doing $retired, not *orking, going to school, etc.

$et cetera%%,

" Indicate the name of the company or employer or facility *here you *ork,

" (ity or )o*n,

" (ountry,

" Province-'tate, if applicable

Pre!ious cti!ity/Occupation

Provide details of your pre!ious cti!ity/Occupation for the past + years. If you are

retired, provide the + years prior to your retirement.

"ote# If you need more space, print out an additional page of the form, complete

this section and submit it *ith your application.

$ack%round &n'ormation

(heck the bo to indicate if!

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Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Question 6

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.

Note: "efer to the #amily $embers definition in this guide.

Check the bo% to indicate if you have ever&

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

authori'ation or worked without authori'ation in Canada.

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

any other country.

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

Check the bo% 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 may be required to complete Schedule 1 Application for

Temporary Resident Visa (I$$ *+ , -chedule ).

a. Check the bo% to indicate if you have ever served in any military! militia! civil

defence unit! served in a security organi'ation or police force (including nonobligatory 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 may be required to complete Schedule 1 Application for


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

any political party! or other group or organi'ation which has engaged in or advocated

violence as means to achieving a political or religious obective! or which has been

associated with criminal activity at any time.



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.



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Note

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 enerate a barcode* page !pae "

of "#. $f this application form is completed on a computer and printed, you must place the

barcode pae on the top of each indi%idual application packae when submittin the application.

*&ee imae below:

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

'. $f you are 18 years of age or older, sin and date in the bo(es pro%ided at the bottom of the

pae.

$f you are less than 18 years of ae, your form must be sined by one of your parents or a

leal uardian.

Note: )y sinin, you certify that you fully understand the *uestions asked, and that the

information you ha%e pro%ided is complete, accurate, and factual. $f you do not sin and date the

application form, it will be returned to you.

Family Information (IMM 5645)

Who needs to complete ths form!

This form must be completed by each person, 1+ years of ae or older, applyin for a Temporary

esident Visa, a study or work permit outside -anada.

"ecton #

rite the personal details about:

/ yourself,

/ your spouse or common0law partner, if applicable,

/ your mother,

/ your father.

$nclude: full name, relationship, date of birth, marital status !married, sinle, widowed, common0law,

di%orced, separated, annulled marriae#, present address and occupation !ob#, and whether they will

come with you to -anada by checkin 223es44 or 22No44.

$f a person is deceased, indicate this under 225resent address44, and write the city and the date they

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died.

$f not currently employed, please indicate whether that person is retired, studyin, etc. !et cetera#

3ou must answer all *uestions. $f a section does not apply to you, write 22Not applicable44 or 22N6744.

Note: $f you do not ha%e a spouse or a common0law partner, read 22Note 144, then sin and date

the declaration at the end of &ection 7.

"ecton $

rite the personal details about your children. $t is %ery important that you list all of your children e%en

if they are already permanent residents or citi8ens of -anada. This includes:

/ married children,

/ adopted children,

/ children of your spouse !step0children# or common0law partner,

/ any of your children who ha%e been adopted by others,

/ any of your children who are in the custody of an e(0spouse, former common0law partner or

other uardian.

rite full name, relationship, date of birth, marital status !married, sinle, widowed, common0law,



$f a person is deceased, indicate this under 225resent address44, and write the city and the date they

died.

$f not currently employed, please indicate whether that person is retired, studyin, etc. !et cetera#

3ou must answer all *uestions. $f a section does not apply to you, write 22Not applicable44 or 22N6744.

Note: $f you do not ha%e children, read 22Note '44, then sin and date the declaration at the end of

&ection ).

"ecton %

rite the personal details about your:

/ brother!s#,

/ sister!s#,

/ half0brother!s# and half0sister!s#,

/ step0brother!s# and step0sister!s#.

rite full name, relationship, date of birth, marital status !married, sinle, widowed, common0law,



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Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

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 ot applica!le"" or #$"".

Section DSignature

%ign and date in the !o&es pro'ided at the !ottom of the page.

Note: y signing, you certify that you fully understand the questions ased, and that the

information you ha'e pro'ided is complete, accurate and factual. If you do not sign or date the

form, your application will !e returned to you.

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

ho !ust "ill out this a##lication "or!$

%his "or! !ust &e co!#leted &':

* you, the principal applicant+

* your spouse or commonlaw partner (whether accompanying you to -anada or not), and

* your dependent children aged / or o'er (whether accompanying you to -anada or not).

-hec the !o& to indicate whether you are the principal applicant or the spouse, commonlaw partner

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

Indicate your full last na!e (surna!e"a!il' na!e) as it appears on your passport,

tra'el or identity document.

Indicate all of your gien na!e(s) (first, second or more) as they appear on your

passport, tra'el or identity document. 0o not use initials.

Indicate your date of !irth.

1ype your 2nique -lient Identifier num!er (2-I), if nown. 3therwise, lea'e it !lan.

If this is your first time dealing with -I- (-iti4enship and Immigration -anada) youwill not ha'e a 2-I (2nique -lient Identifier num!er).

-hec Yes or o to indicate whether you ser'ed in any military, militia, or ci'il

defence unit or ser'ice in a security organi4ation or police force (including non

o!ligatory national ser'ice, reser'e or 'olunteer units).

If yes, pro'ide details a!out your military ser'ice (if applica!le) for each of the

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Question 5

Question 6

Question 7

dates (From To),

locations/place where you were stationed,

province and

country.

If you were not in any military service, write N/ (Not pplica!le).

"hec# $%es& or $No& to indicate whether you have ever witnessed or participated in

the ill treatment of prisoners or civilians, lootin' or desecration of reli'ious !uildin's.

If yes, provide details of the circumstances includin'

dates (From To),

location (city, town, etc.),

province,

country, and

details (space is provided)

"hec# $%es& or $No& to indicate whether you have had mem!ership or association

with any political parties, 'roups or or'aniations which have en'a'ed in or

advocated violence as a means to achievin' a political or reli'ious o!*ective, or

which has !een associated with criminal activity at any time.

Include details such as

dates (From To),

name of or'aniation,

activities or positions held,

province, and

country.

Note: +o not use a!!reviations.

"hec# $%es& or $No& to indicate whether you have held any 'overnment positions in

the past such as

"ivil servant

ud'e

-olice officer

ayor

em!er of parliament, or

ospital administrator.

Include:

dates (From To),

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Question 8

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: !o not use abbreviations

"heck #$es% or #&o% to indicate if you have travelled to any country other than your

country of citi'enship or current country of residence since the age of or during

the past five years

Include:

dates (*rom +o),

country,

location (city, town, etc)

purpose of travel (tourism, business, etc)

Validate

-nce the application is completed, click on the .alidate. button located at the top or

bottom of the form 0f 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: his information will not appear if you fill out your application by hand

Use of a Representative (IMM 5476)

!o "a# use t!is for"$

"omplete this form onl# if you:

used the services of a representative to help you prepare or submit your application1 or

are appointing a representative1 or

are cancelling a representative2s appointment

0f you have dependent children aged years or older, they are re3uired to complete their own copy

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

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the box provided under question 10.

What is a representative?

A representative is someone who has provided advice, consultation, or guidance to you at any stage

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

Citienship and Immigration Canada !CIC" and the Canada #order $ervices Agency !C#$A".

%hen you appoint a representative&

' you also authorie CIC !Citienship and Immigration Canada" and C#$A !Canada #order

$ervices 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 authoried to represent you only on immigration matters related to the

application 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. %e treat everyone equally, whether they use the

service of a representative or not.

Important information. )ou must notify us if your representative*s contact information changes or if

you cancel the appointment of a representative.

Types of representatives

+amily, friends, and nonprofit groups often help applicants who feel the need for support and advice

on immigration matters. )ou 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

!Citienship and Immigration Canada" or the C#$A !Canada #order $ervices 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(

' organiations that do not, and will not, charge a fee or receive any other consideration for

providing immigration advice or assistance !such as a nongovernmental or religious

organiation"(

' consultants, lawyers and -uebec notaries, and studentsatlaw 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 exchange

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

compensated representative then they must be authoried by CIC !Citienship and Immigration

Canada".




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Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Note: If an immigration representative is being paid or compensated by someone other than the

applicant, then the representative is still considered to be a compensated representative.

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 unless they are an

authorized 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 !egulatory Council "ICC!C#$

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 bodies,your application will be returned. For more information on using a representative, visit our website

"&english&information&representative&inde'.asp#.

General Application Information

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

representative.

Check both bo'es and complete all sections if you are cancelling a representative and

appointing a new one at the same time.

ection A ! Applicant Information

(rite your last name "surname or family name# and given name"s#.

(rite 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.

(rite your Citizenship and Immigration Canada Identification "I*# or +niue Client

Identifier "+CI# number "if known#.

ection " ! Appointment of #epresentative

(rite your representative-s full name.

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

!egulatory Council "ICC!C#, a law society or the Chambre des notaires du Qubec,

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Question 6

Question 7

Question 8

Question 9

Question 10

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 Immiration Consu!tants of Canada "eu!atory Counci! (ICC"C)# or

a Canadian provincia! or territoria! !aw society# or

the Chambre des notaires du Qubec.

$rite your representative%s contact information.

Note: &y indicatin your representative%s e'mai! address, you are hereby

authoriin CIC (Citienship and Immiration Canada) to transmit your fi!e and

persona! information to this specific e'mai! address.

o accept responsibi!ity for conductin business on your beha!f, your representative

must:

sin the dec!aration

date the dec!aration, and

inc!ude the *arty ID, on!y if it is known.

Section C Cancel the Appointment of a Representative

+i!! in this section if you wish to cance! the appointment of a representative. $rite the

representative%s fu!! name.

Section !our eclaration

&y sinin, you authorie CIC (Citienship and Immiration Canada) to comp!ete yourreuest for yourse!f and your dependent chi!dren under - years of ae.

If your spouse or common'!aw partner is inc!uded in this reuest, he or she must sin

in the box provided.

Release of information to other in"ivi"uals

o authorie CIC to re!ease information from your case fi!e to someone other than a representative,

you wi!! need to comp!ete the formAuthority to Release Personal Information to a Designated

Individual (I// 0120) (*D+, -.20 /& (/eabye)) (3en!ish3pdf3kits3forms3imm0120e.pdf). he form is

a!so avai!ab!e from Canadian embassies, hih commissions and consu!ates abroad.

he person you desinate wi!! be ab!e to obtain information on your case fi!e, such as the status of

your app!ication. 4owever, they wi!! not be ab!e to conduct business on your beha!f with CIC

(Citienship and Immiration Canada).

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Fees

Important information.

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.caenglishvisitbiometrics.asp!.

"se the table below to calculate the total amount of fees to be paid (all fees are in #anadian dollars!.The processing fees must be included with your application. If you or your family members are

required 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: $ou may be required to pay fees in local currency.

Calculating your fees

%&ub'ect to change at any time

&ervices

umber

of

persons

Amount

per

person

Biometric

fee per

person

Amou

due

%Temporary )esident *isa + (single or multiple entry

(englishinformationapplicationsguides-etoc.asp/multiple!!0 1233 0 14

%Temporary )esident *isa + family rate 133 1253

Transit *isa NO FEE

Total payment:

6a7e sure that you are eligible before you pay, and gather all the documents requested before you

submit the application.

The fees will not be refunded, regardless of the final decision. For e8ample, being found ineligible

for a temporary resident visa is part of the processing9 the fees will not be refunded. If you apply

again, you will have to pay another processing fee and if applicable, another biometric fee.

Visae!empt "isitors applying for a #uper Visa:

If you are a citien of a country where you do not require a visa to visit #anada, you do not have topay any processing fees. ;owever you will have to satisfy all other requirements to obtain a &uper

*isa.

For more information, see our list of #ountries and territories whose citiens require visas in order to

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Payment method options

Outside Canada:

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

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

For a list of visa offices, see

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

Inside Canada

"ou have the option of paying your fees through the #nternet or at a financial institution.

Payment of fees on the Internet

$o 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

'. o to the C#C (Citienship and #mmigration Canada) website (/english/index.asp).

*. +elect Pay your fees (/english/information/fees/indexas!".

. +elect Pay my fees online (htt!s#//eservicescicgcca/e!ay/$elcomedo%lang&en".

-nce you have paid the fees you must

% print the official receipt&

% fill out by hand the ayer #nformation0 section&

% attach the bottom portion (copy *) 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 Case

rocessing Centre. 1o other form of payment is acceptable. $he receipt to be used is attached.

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

your area.

Follow these steps to make your payment

'. Fill out one receipt form (#22 345') for yourself and other members of your family if you are

applying at the same time. 6n original receipt must be used& a photocopy is not acceptable.

"ou may obtain an original receipt form (#22 345') by ordering through our website

(https//eservices.cic.gc.ca/kms/introinit.do7dispatch8introinit9appno8345'9lang8en).

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4. =ring the receipt and your payment to the financial institution. . $he financial institution will accept your payment, then stamp and insert the amount paid in the

upper two portions of the receipt. "ou will receive the top two portions of the receipt. Make sure

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

the financial institution.

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

Contact the Call Centre agent for instructions.

Note:


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#mportant information

C#C will

% inform you on how much to pay and how to pay.

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

Step 4. Submit the application

Where do I apply?

"ou must submit your application to the Canadian visa office or @isa 6pplication Center (@6C)

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

(/english/information/offices/apply!where.asp) regarding accepted methods of submitting applications

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

Biometric requirements

"ou and your family members may be re?uired 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).

6ll family members who are re?uired 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 re?uired to provide biometrics (http//www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/biometrics.asp).

"ou must not have your biometric fingerprints and photo taken before you submit

your application. "ou 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 time as you are submitting your application in person at a @isa 6pplication Centre

(@6C).

If I am required to provide my biometric fingerprints and photo !here do I go?

#f you are re?uired to provide biometric information you must provide your fingerprints and photograph

at a biometric collection service point. $hese include

% @isa 6pplication Centres (@6C)&

% A+ 6pplication +ervice Centres (6+Cs) in the Anited +tates& and

% C#C offices outside Canada in a country where there is no @6C or 6+C.

6pplicants who use the services of a @6C to submit an application must provide their biometric

information at the same @6C.

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Note

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 e signed and dated efore it is sumitted.

If you are!

" 18 years of age or older# sign and date in the o$es pro%ided at the ottom of the page#

" less than 18 years of age# your form must e signed y one of your parents or legal guardian.

Note! If your application is not signed and dated# it will e returned to you.

Submit the application form

&hen sumitting your application# to ensure your encoded data is captured# you must include the last

page or pages which contain your uni'ue arcodes. ee the image elow!

Note: This page is only a%ailale when you complete your application electronically (on a

computer).

What happens next?

The application process

Submission

Completion check

nce you ha%e sumitted your application# *I* (*iti+enship and Immigration *anada) will check to

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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

Review for decision

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 eplanation 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 your

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

isa!e"empt visitors applying for a #uper isa

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

$rrival in Canada

! valid Temporary "esident #isa is not a guarantee of entry into $anada. !n officer at the port of

entry 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 your

arrival in $anada, or if subsequent information is given which was not originally available to the visa

office, you may be refused entry.

%hen you arrive in $anada, the officer at the port of entry will determine whether you may enter

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

or have your status etended by an officer in $anada. %he stamp placed in your passport &y a

Canadian official is valid for si" (') months unless otherwise amended &y an officer

Parent and randparent #uper isa

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For more information

otherwise amended by an officer.

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

you arrive at the Canadian port of entry, the officer will:

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 yourapplication

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

mailing address

telephone number

facsimile number !fa"#

e$mail address

Factors that may delay processingThe following factors may delay the processing of your application:

missing signature on application forms

missing documentation

unclear photocopies of documents

documents not accompanied by a certified %nglish or French translation

verification of information and documents provided

a medical condition that may require additional tests or consultations

a criminal or security problem

consultation is required with other offices in Canada and abroad

Current processing times




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For more information

Canadian 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 Citi"enship and #mmigration Canada (C#C) and Canada $order %ervice

&gency (C$%&) employees who need to see it in order to provide the services to you, and

! will not be disclosed to anyone else e'cept as permitted under the provisions of the Privacy &ct.

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

the elp Centre (/english/helpcentre/resultsbytopic.asp*t+).

Find out more about the protection of your biometric

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

Quality Assurance Program

-ur uality assurance program randomly selects applications for a special review. #f selected you will

be ased to attend an interview with a Citi"enship and #mmigration official so that we can

! verify the documentation you submitted is accurate,

! verify that your application has been completed properly.

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

Online services

For more information on the programs offered by Citi"enship and #mmigration Canada, visit our

website (/english/inde'.asp).

How to contact CIC

Need Help?We may ave te perfect answer for you




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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 is the difference between a single and a multiple entry visa

!"english"helpcentre"answer.asp#$%&'(t$&)*

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

!"english"helpcentre"answer.asp#$%,&(t$&)*

-o + need a visa if + am travelling through Canada without stopping or visiting

!"english"helpcentre"answer.asp#$%,(t$&)*

+ need to calculate family si/e when applying for the parent and grandparent super visa. Whom

should + include !"english"helpcentre"answer.asp#$%0&(t$&)*

How can + check if my application has been received !"english"helpcentre"answer.asp

#$,1(t$%*

What else do you need help with?

Search

Do you still have questions or need to talk to an agent?

Outside Canada:

Contact a visa office at a Canadian2

3 4mbassy

3 High Commission5 or

3 Consulate

Consult the local phone pages or the C+C website for addresses5 phone numbers and local websites.

Inside Canada

6or in#uiries regarding a T78 application made inside Canada5 contact C+C by2

3 Fa: !)&0* 9%):);9

3 !"ail: Ccic.gc.ca !mailto2Ccic.gc.ca*

Inco"e Ta#le

!$$ective $ro" %anuary & to Dece"#er '& ()&*




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Your child or grandchild may use the following income scale to assess their ability to meet the income

requirements.

Low Income Cut-Off (LICO)

Size of Family Unit Minimum necessary income

1 person (your child or grandchild !"#$%&'

" persons !"$&&)

# persons !#%$1#

& persons !$&"

* persons !&$+#

% persons !*%$")

' persons !%"$*+1

More than ' persons$ for each additional person$ add !%$#%"

Temporary Resident Visa application photographspecifications

Important note: if you are required to pro,ide biometric information$ you are not required to

include paper photos as per this photo specification sheet. Find out if you need to gi,e biometrics

(-english-,isit-biometrics.asp.

hotograph and head si!e specifications

lease re,iew the brochure (/F$ && 0 (-english-pdf-photospecs2e.pdf for further photo

e3amples.

4 5he face must be square to the camera with a neutral e3pression$ neither frowning nor smiling$

with the mouth closed.

4 6f the photographs do not meet the specifications$ you will ha,e to pro,ide new photographs

before your application can be processed.

Re"uirements




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Provide two photographs of yourself with your application.

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

the 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 si 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 epression, neither frowning nor smiling,

and with your mouth closed.

You may wear non!tinted prescription glasses as long as your eyes are clearly visible. "ake

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

$ 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

not obscured.

Photograph and head size specifications

The frame si%e must be at least &' mm (' mm )* &+- * &+(-.

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 si%e of the head, from chin to crown, must be between &* mm )* *+(- and &/ mm )* 0+*/-. 1rown means the top of the head or )if obscured by hair or a head covering where the top of

the 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 #pecifications )P23, (4( 56 )+english+pdf+photospecs!e.pdf

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




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