A new law amending the Citizenship Act came into effect on April 17, 2009. The new law gives Canadian citizenship to certain people who lost it and to others who are recognized as citizens for the first tim
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Ottawa, October 30, 2009 — Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, tabled Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s 2009 Annual Report today in Parliament.“While other countries have cut back imm
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![]() For applicants who intended to travel to Canada as tourist. The visistor visa TRV (Temporary Resident Permit) are country specific and may be for single entry, multiple entry, or transit purposes. Generaly, visitor visas may be granted for a renewable period of six months. Every year more than 35 million people visit Canada. Most visitors to canada arrived as tourists, students, or temporary workers. To Enter Canada you must; *Not endanger the health or security of Canadians; *Possess a valid passport to verify your identity and ability to travel; *Respect the terms of your entry visa to Canada; *Must hold the appropriate visal, if you intend to study or work in Canada; *Obtain a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) prior to arrival to Canada, if it is required depending on the country of origin Requirement for all Temporary Resident Visa applicants Temporary Resident Visa application form with recent, original passport size photos. 1. Personal Information Form 2.Use of a Representative form( IMM 5476) 3.Passport Photocopy valid at least 6 months 4.Personal documentation of applicant; a)Proof of employment/business ownership,partnership,business, Licenses/registration (for applicant and/ or spouse) b)Letter from employer/school which indicates that applicant(s) have been granted leave c)Proof of personal funds d)Income Tax Returns for the past two years e)Bank Statements/bank books/bank certificate/title of properties or OR CR photocopy f)NB:Cash,travellers cheques or credit cards are not accepted as proof of funds. Requirements for Visitors Sponsors 1. Letter of invitation and/ or statutory declaration of support 2. Proof of immigration status of sponsor (if sponsor is private individual)- this may include a photocopy of a Canadian permanent card, passport, or citizenship card. 3. Financial documentation of sponsor: a) Notice of Assesment b) Proof of employment c)Proof of sponsors existing funds Requirements for Business Visitors 1. Proof of ongoing business activities between Canadian company and applicant; a) Business correspondence b) Contracts between applicant/applicant's business , and Canadian business c) Shipment orders/ invoices/ bills of lading for goods sold |