What is a Visa?

A visa may be defined as either a stamp or computerized document affixed to

a page in the passport by the concerned Country's Consular office abroad
(Canada Here). It allows international visitors to travel to the Country as long
as the visa has not expired. A visa is used only for travel to the concerned
country, but it is not used to determine how long individuals may stay in the
country concerned. Different countries issue different kind of visa according to
the requirements of the applicants.

General Information

1. For each visit on a tourist visa or business visa, the duration of stay in
India is only for a period of six months even though a valid visa may be
for more than six months.

2. For extension of visa in Delhi, one should contact Director (F), Ministry
of Home Affairs New Delhi 110003.

3. If visa is for more than 180 days, registration is compulsory within 14

days of first arrival in India.

4. Processing time for the visa depends on the type of visa applied.

5. Validity of all visas is counted from the date of their issue.

6. Visa fees indicated in dollars are payable in local currencies as well.

7. Visa fees are not refundable except in cases where a visa already
issued is cancelled thereafter.

Canadian Visa PolicyCanadian immigration is the set of rules,

regulations, directives, policies and the Act of Parliament that regulates the
entry of each person in to Country. The Canadian immigration department has
developed very systematic immigration criteria to recruit economic class
immigrants, who includes skilled worker, and business class immigrants in to
Canada. The present Canadian Immigration and Citizenship department, also
known as CIC Canada, is the most important department of the Canadian
government. In order to apply for Canadian immigration, the applicant is
required to make the application using the prescribed immigration application
forms. The Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Canada also maintains
statistics of the number of immigrants entering Canada, number of
applications approved, the kind of people entering Canada and such other
data. Canadian Immigration policy is divided in two parts i.e. Temporary entry
into Canada and Permanent Immigration to Canada.
How to Apply for Visa?
The visa applications may be submitted at any of the nine application centers
across India. All applications will be assessed at The Canadian High
Commission, New Delhi or the Consulate General in Chandigarh.

New Delhi

Address

B-2/3 Safdar Jung Enclave

Africa Avenue
Opp. St.Thomas Church
New Delhi - 110 029

Chennai

Address

3 College Lane
Opp. SBI Circle Office
Nungambakkam
Chennai - 600 006

Mumbai

Address

1st Floor Stadium House

Above Kaysons Sarees
Churchgate
Mumbai - 400 020

Kolkata

Address

14th Floor Om Towers

32 Chowringhee Road
Kolkata - 700 071

Jalandhar
Address

4th Floor Balbir Tower

Namdeo Chowk G.T.Road
Jalandhar - 144004

Bangalore

Address

The Presidency,
First Floor,101,
St.Marks Road,
Bangalore- 560001.

Ahmedabad

Address

Gujarat Chamber Building

Ashram Road
Ahmedabad - 380 009

Chandigarh

Address

SCO 186-187,
Ground Floor (Front Side) Sector - 8C,
Madhya Marg,
Chandigarh - 160018

Hyderabad

Address

Sunil Chambers,
First Floor,
Capital MCH Door No.8-2-542/A,
Road No. 7,
Banjara Hills,
Hyderabad- 500034
Visa Fee
The visa fee is payable by bank draft favoring "Canadian High
Commission", payable at New Delhi or the applicants have an option to
purchase a warrant (in lieu of Draft) at the Canada Visa Application Centre.
The visa fee is changeable at any time. Present fee structure is as follows:-

Independent Immigrant

Canadian
Description of Fees
Dollars
Application Processing Fee - Applicant 550.00
Processing Fee per Child under 22 150.00
Right of landing fee for below 22 years nil
Right of Landing Fee for the applicants and accompanying
members 490.00
22 years and over
Spouse 550.00

Work Permit Visas

Description of Fees Canadian Dollars

Application Processing Fee 150.00

Business Immigrant

Description of Fees Canadian Dollars

Principal Applicant Processing Fee 1,050.00
Spouse Processing Fee 550.00
Processing Fee for Each Dependent 21 years and over 550.00
Processing Fee for Each Dependent under 21 years of age 150.00
Principal Applicant Landing Fee 490.00
Spouse Landing Fee 490.00
Landing Fee for Each Dependent 22 years & over 490.00
 Landing Fee for Each Dependent under 22 years nil

Embassy's application processing fee is collected at the time an application is

submitted and It is non refundable in case of rejection.

The Right of Landing Fee is payable by all adult immigrants 21 years of age
and over and it can be paid anytime before issuance of the visa. This fee is
fully refundable in case of rejection.

Canada Visas

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On March 14, 2008, the Canadian government announced their intention to introduce
significant amendments to Canada’s immigration system. Many heated debates, numerous
consultations, a federal election, and a new Immigration Minister later; the amendments were
finally announced on November 28, 2008. Immigration remains a key priority for Canada, but
now has a slightly stronger focus on economic immigration.
“We expect new federal skilled worker applicants, including those with arranged employment,
to receive a decision within six to twelve months compared with up to six years under the old
system,” said Minister Kenney.
Under the new regulations, Federal Skilled Worker applicants will need to satisfy one of the
following criteria in addition to the current points system in order to qualify:
• They must have at least one year of continuous full-time or equivalent paid work experience
in the last 10 years in one of 38 qualifying occupations that are in high demand in Canada;
OR
• They must have an offer of Arranged Employment in Canada; OR
• They must have been legally residing in Canada for at least one year as a temporary foreign
worker or an international student.
All efforts in new regulations are to meet economic needs must go hand in hand with the goal
of building Canada as a nation and integrating newcomers into the social and cultural life of
the country.
Between 240,000 and 265,000 new Permanent Residents will be welcomed to Canada in
2009. Up to 156,600 of them will be in the economic category - a slightly larger proportion
than last year’s targets. The plan also aims to admit a record number of Provincial Nominees
(up to 26,000) to meet the increasing regional demand.
Here we are proud to inform you that the new 38 qualifying occupations include:
Specialist Physicians / General Practitioners and Family Physicians /
Occupational Therapists / Physiotherapists / Registered Nurses / Medical Radiation
Technologists /
Financial Manager / Computer and Information Systems Managers / Managers in Health Care
/ Restaurant and Food Service Managers / Construction Managers / Financial Auditors and
Accountants / Geologists / University Professors / College and Other Vocational Instructors /
Electricians / Chefs / Cooks and etc.

We highly recommend you to apply for Canadian Immigration and to take the golden
opportunity to complete your application process within 6-12 months period only.
Before you retain our Canada immigration services, we offer
o Free eligibility assessment, there is no obligation
o Personalized assessments of your qualifications
o Email responses to all inquiries
• Facilitate your application process
Once retained for our Canadian immigration services, we will:
o Determine the most appropriate & expeditious Canadian immigration category
o Prepare and submit your application;
o Communicate with overseas Canadian Immigration Visa Office
o Prepare applicant for personal interview, if required
• Ease your settlement in Canada
To help you to settlement in Canada, we will:
o Provide our Canada Job Search tool and our employment resources
o Prepare you for arrival at a Canadian port of entry
o Explain your Canadian Residency obligations
o Overseeing the evaluation of your educational qualifications by the Canadian accreditation
institutions, which assist with employment after immigration
o Provide you with information about licensing and registration requirements for professional
work in Canada.
o Advise regarding Canadian Citizenship.

Making Canada a second home

Humayra Ferdous

Dr. Md. Jamilur Rahim.Photo: STAR

Each year a number of people fly to their dreamland, Canada, from Bangladesh. A few of them, who are
really skilled and meritorious, survive there with dignity having well-paid job. Sometimes they create
opportunities for their natives too.

But the global economic recession emerged as a big blow to the expatriate Bangladeshis. Going abroad
and settling down there are getting difficult day by day.

Expatriate workers living in the Middle East, Singapore, Malaysia and some other countries already started
to return home.

These workers used to send valuable remittance and contribute to our economy a lot. But in the wake of the
economic meltdown, doors of many countries were being shut for foreign workers.

Though many countries like Canada, Australia still welcome skilled and professional people from foreign
countries.
The red-white flag holder Canada is a country of immigrants which attracts young people for higher
education, better living and most importantly a better future.

But both Australia, Canada, two most desiring countries for immigration seekers, tightened their immigration
laws.

"So you have to be dynamic and innovative to survive. There is no other choice left for the newcomers,"
said Dr Md Jamilur Rahim, a full member of the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants and the
president and CEO of Scotia Consultants, a renowned consultancy firm for prospective immigrants to
Canada.

He is also a certified Canadian immigration consultant and a fellow of the Canadian Migration Institute. You
can find the details of him and his firm by visiting the website http://www.scotiaconsultants.com.

In November 2008, the Canadian government specified that people of 38 occupations and skills would now
be able to enter Canada from now on. The best part of the new law is that it made the immigration process
much faster. It will now take an immigration seeker eight to 12 months instead of 48 months to complete the
process.

Detailed instructions have been posted at the CIC website: http://cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-

who-instructions.asp

Canada kept its door open for the businessmen who want to invest there. There have been some positive
changes in this category too. Now an investor can expect a decision on their application within 4 months.

On the impacts of the current economic meltdown on immigration, Dr Jamil said "If anybody does enough
research before leaving homeland for an overall idea about Canada's life style, he or she will not find
anything wrong with migration."

Dr Rahim, a medical graduate from Bangladesh who later studied in the US and Canada, has been giving
solutions to migration aspirants for last ten years.

"In Bangladesh, people are often falling victim to cheating. This happens just because they don’t examine or
scrutinise the legality of their immigration consultants before they go to them," Dr Rahim said.

"Many come to me after spending plenty of money. There intention was good but they do not know where to
go or what to do."

"Actually, whenever somebody plans to settle down in any country, one needs to do a complete 'homework'
on his or her new destination."

"Anybody can get all the answers online. I am quite surprised to see how the young clients are unaware of
the strength of internet," he added.

Rahim have a number of tips and suggestions for those who want to migrate to Canada.

1. An immigration aspirant should finish the basic education such as obtaining a Master’s or an
undergraduate degree or 2/3 years trade course or diploma at home.
2. Work experience is a must. Students who are doing jobs in addition to study will get an extra benefit.

3. The immigration seeker must be sure about his occupation as the Canadian government accepts people
of only 38 occupations. If somebody can earn experience in any of these particular fields for at least a year
or two that will almost guarantee his or her immigration and he will get the current pass mark of 67.

4. Sharpen your language skills. Prepare for the IELTS.

5. Basic courses in French will help as well. To test your French language skills sit for French Proficiency
Test, TEF. In Bangladesh, Alliance Française of Dhaka conducts the test. It will give you a visible proof on
French language proficiency.

Beware! Beware!
Most people rush into planes as soon as immigration process is complete. But experts suggest the
immigrants prepare themselves for a new destination through a research online and make a definite plan
before starting for a second home.

Because choosing the right place is very important as most of the time Canada's climate becomes very
critical for newcomers.

Average winter and summer temperatures vary place to place across Canada. Winters can be harsh in
many regions, particularly in the interior and Prairie provinces, which experience a continental climate,
where daily average temperatures are near 15 °C (5 °F) but can drop below −40 °C (−40 °F) with severe
wind chills. In non-coastal regions, snow can cover the ground almost four months of the year (more in the
north).

On arrival, one should get enrolled at an educational institution in Canada for higher studies. It gives one a
chance to explore its education field.

The government sanctions educational loan for immigrants, which is enough to run a family modestly. It
could be paid back only after finishing studies and securing a job.

Lastly, this is the best ever time to apply for Canadian immigration as there is no more long, often
frustrating, waiting period for the decision of your application.

If your occupation falls in the recently declared Demand List or if you have two years business experience
with a legally earned net worth of C$800,000, this may be the right time to put through your application!

Canada Immigration Process

Refusal of Application:

Applicants can be refused at anytime during the process of the application, for
any of the following reasons:
 1. Criminal Issues

if have a criminal record in any country

2. Financial reasons

if you have less then the minimum settlement funds

3. Medical

if you have failed medical exam

4. Misrepresentation

if you failed to be truthful during the application or omitted information

5. Non-compliance

if failed to provide any requested information/documents the

immigration officer requested or failed to attend a Personal Selection
Interview

6. Proof of language

Proof of language skills

7. Security

if failed in background checks

8. Inadmissible family members

if the above reasons for any family member indicated as a dependent

on the application form

Canadian Citizenship
You may become a Canadian citizen after you stay in Canada for three years.
You may apply for the Canadian citizenship after 3 years of physical residence
in Canada. Time spent outside of Canada beyond what may be expected for
vacations, etc. may not be added.

If you have been living in Canada for three years or more as a permanent
resident, you should consider becoming a Canadian citizen. If you were born
in Canada, you are already a Canadian citizen.
What are the requirements?

If you are an adult, you must:

1. be 18 years of age or more

2. be a permanent resident of Canada

3. have lived in Canada for at least three of the four years before applying

4. be able to communicate in English or French

5. demonstrate knowledge about Canada and the rights and

responsibilities of citizenship

A child must:

1. be a permanent resident of Canada (three year residency requirement

not necessary)

2. Every applicant must complete an application form (parents can

complete the form for their children). Every adult between the ages of
18 and 59 must pass a citizenship test, to demonstrate knowledge of
English or French and about Canada.

3. Adults and children over the age of 14 must take the Oath of
Citizenship.

You cannot become a Canadian citizen if:

1. You are or were in prison, on parole or on probation in the past four

years.

2. you were convicted of an indictable crime in the past three years; or

3. you have been charged with a crime -- an indictable offence;

4. you are under a deportation order and are not allowed to be in Canada
now;

5. you are now charged with an offence under the Citizenship Act;

6. you are under investigation for a war crime or a crime against

humanity; or
 7. Your Canadian citizenship has been taken away (revoked) in the past
five years.

Canada Travel Guide

Millions of U.S. citizens visit Canada each year. We hope this brochure will help
you avoid problems. In case you should need assistance as a result of an
accident, illness, or the loss of your passport.

Top Ten Tips for Travelers

1. Make sure you have a signed, valid passport and visa, if required. Also,
before you go, fill in the emergency information page of your passport!

2. Read the Consular Information Sheets (and Public Announcements or

Travel Warnings, if applicable) for the countries you plan to visit.

3. Leave copies of your itinerary, passport data page and visas with family
or friends at home, so that you can be contacted in case of an
emergency.

4. Make sure you have insurance, which will cover your emergency
medical needs, while you are overseas.

5. Familiarize yourself with local laws and customs of the countries to

which you are traveling. Remember, while in a foreign country, you are
subject to its laws!

6. Do not leave your luggage unattended in public areas and never accept
packages from strangers.

7. While abroad, avoid using illicit drugs or drinking excessive amounts of

alcoholic beverages, and associating with people who do.

8. Do not become a target for thieves by wearing conspicuous clothing

and expensive jewelry and do not carry excessive amounts of cash or
unnecessary credit cards.

9. Deal only with authorized agents when you exchange money or

purchase art or antiques in order to avoid violating local laws.

10.When overseas, avoid demonstrations and other situations that may

become unruly or where anti-American sentiments may be expressed.
Skilled Worker Visa
Canada is looking to attract skilled migrants to sustain economic growth of the
country in the near future. This visa is for the people interested in obtaining
permanent residence based on their ability to
• Skilled Worker Visa
become economically established in Canada. In
2004, 133,746 new permanent residents were • Business Visa
welcomed under the economic class. There are • Family Visa
several different programs available under the • Temporary Travel Visas
Skilled Worker Program like Federal Skilled • IT Professional Work Visa
Worker Program.

Applications under this option are processed by the Canadian Federal

government's Department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Minimum
requirements for this programme are:-

1. Applicants meet the minimum work experience requirements;

2. Prove that they have the funds required for initial settlement;

3. Earn sufficient units of assessment in the selection factors like

education, official language, work experience, age adaptability factor
etc. to meet the minimum Pass mark.

Advantages of the Canada Skilled Worker Visa are:

1. The Canadian Skilled Worker Visa allows migration to Canada as a

Permanent Resident, without the need for an employer or sponsor, to
seek employment and apply for jobs following the exact same process
as a resident skilled worker.

2. You are able to accept a job and join a new employer without you and
that employer needing to go through the work permit process

3. The Canada Skilled Worker Visa gives you the right to apply for
Citizenship after 3 years, providing that you follow the necessary
requirements to apply, thus making this visa a very attractive and
popular method of Canadian immigration for skilled workers.

Point System for Skilled Worker

Education:
Your education can be worth between 5 and 25 points to your Canadian
Skilled Working

Education Level Points

Master's Degree or PhD + 17 years of full-time study 25
Two or more Bachelor's Degrees + 15 years full-time study 22
Three-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship + 15 years full-
22
time study
Bachelor's Degree + 14 years full-time study 20
Two-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship + 14 years full-
20
time Study
One-year Bachelor's degree + 13 years full-time study 15
One-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship + 13 years full-
15
time study
One-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship + 12 years full-
12
time study
High school graduation 5

Language Proficiency

Canadian immigration visas of this kind award points for language proficiency
in either English or French which together constitute the official languages.
Bilingual candidates should nominate one of the two languages as their "first
language".

Overall maximum Points for Language Proficiency = 24

Work Experience

Points will be awarded for an applicant's number of years in full time paid
work. Occupations must be listed in Canada's National Occupational
Classification as Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B. Points will be awarded as
follows:

» 4 years = 21 Points
» 3 years = 19 Points
» 2 years = 17 Points
» 1 year = 15 Points
Age

Points are also given to candidates based on their age. The maximum
obtainable in this category is 10 and this applies to applicants aged between
21 and 49. Two points are deducted for every year outside this range and
Canadian visas of this class do not award any points to applicants under 17
yrs or beyond 53 years of age.

Pre - arranged Employment

This type of Canadian immigration service does not require a specific job offer,
as is the case with a permit to work in Canada, but an applicant can be
awarded extra points if a job is in place. 10 points are added to your total for
a job offer approved by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
(HRSDC) whether you are already in the country on a temporary work permit
or applying externally.

Adaptability

In Canada immigration visa applications of this kind can accumulate extra

points for a range of factors related to you and your family's ability to adapt to
life in Canada. You're Spouse or common-law partner's education may be
worth between 3-5 points. In addition 5 points are available if you or your
partner have completed a 2 year post secondary educational course in Canada
and another 5 if either of you has worked for a least 1 year in full time
employment on a valid Canadian working permit. Finally you may be eligible
for a further 5 points if you or your partner has a relative who is a Canadian
citizen or a permanent resident in Canada.

Dependants

As suggested in the eligibility criteria, a Canadian visa application of this type

does make provision for your partner and/or dependent children to join you in
the country. Spouse immigration to Canada permits your husband, wife or
unmarried partner to move with you along with any unmarried children under
the age of 22.

Settlement

These visas for Canada are intended as a route to settlement in Canada and
accordingly successful applications for migration to Canada under this route
will be granted permanent residence in Canada. As a permanent Canadian
resident you will qualify for Canadian citizenship after completing the
residency requirement of three years in the country.
Business Visa
This Category has been designed to attract experienced businessmen
particularly, successful candidates who can invest in Canada and generate
revenues and employment. In 2004, more than 9,500 business migrants were
allowed entry into Canada. In 2006-2007, the government targets to bring
this figure to nearly 11,000 business migrants. In order to encourage the
development of a strong, prosperous economic environment, the Canadian
government seeks business people with sufficient business experience and the
necessary assets.

The Business Migration Program of Canadian government is divided

into four main categories which are as follows:-
• Skilled Worker Visa
A. Investor Immigrant Visas
• Business Visa
The Canadian Investor Immigrant Visa is a • Family Visa
Canadian visa service designed for work visa • Temporary Travel Visas
applications from business people with significant • IT Professional Work Visa
experience and capital who wish to migrate to
Canada. Investors must demonstrate business experience, a minimum net
worth of CAD $800,000 and make an investment of CAD $400,000. This is
aimed at successful senior executives with managerial experience or
successful owners or part-owners who have the intention and ability to invest
in Canada for a term of 5 years.

Under the Canada-Quebec Accord, the province of Quebec operates its own
immigrant investor program. All investors in the Quebec program must intend
to live in Quebec and must be selected by Quebec. In common with the
federal program, investors in the Quebec program must invest $400,000 and
have a net worth of $800,000.

Some of the key features of the Investor Immigration Visa:

1. Investors are not required to start a business in Canada;

2. Investments are fully guaranteed by provinces and territories that

participate in the program;

3. The provinces and territories control the investment during the 5 year
lock-in period; and

4. No immigration conditions are imposed upon admission to Canada

Points System

Beyond the above criteria, the IIP requires that applicants should meet a
minimum of 35 points based on a number of criteria. This is similar to a
Canadian skilled worker visa, and the Highly Skilled Migrant Program or HSMP
in the UK, rating candidates by their language proficiency, education,
experience and age. However, for this business visa route the required
threshold is significantly lower.

B. Entrepreneur Immigrant Visa

The Entrepreneur Program seeks to attract experienced persons that will own
and actively manage businesses in Canada that will contribute to the economy
and create jobs. Entrepreneurs must demonstrate business experience, a
minimum net worth of CDN $300,000 and are subject to conditions upon
arrival in Canada.

Some of the key features of the Entrepreneur Immigration Visa are:

1. A minimum net worth requirement of $300,000;

2. A requirement that within 3 years of becoming a permanent resident,

the entrepreneur must have controlled and have actively managed a
qualifying Canadian business for a period of at least 1 year, and that
the business must have created employment opportunities for others;
and

3. All family members are admitted under the same conditions as the
principal applicant; the conditions are removed once the entrepreneur
satisfies the conditions.

Point System

The Entrepreneurs Program is also a points tested visa and requires a pass
mark of 35 out of 100 points and is assessed on six main factors including
age, education, business experience, language ability and adaptability.

C. Self-Employed Immigrant Visa

Self-employed persons must have the intention and ability to create their own
employment. They are expected to contribute to the cultural, artistic or
athletic life of Canada. For example, they may create their own employment
by purchasing and managing a farm in Canada, etc.
Some of the Key features of the Self Employed persons program
include:

1. No immigration conditions are imposed on this class.

2. Self-employed immigrants must have the experience, intention and

ability to:

i.Establish a business that will, at a minimum, create an

employment opportunity for themselves and that will make a
significant contribution to cultural activities or athletics in Canada;
or

ii.Purchase and manage a farm in Canada.

Although you do not need to evidence net assets in order to obtain this visa,
you should be able to evidence enough funds to support yourself and family
upon your arrival in Canada.

Point System

This program is also points tested and requires a pass mark of 35 out of 100
points and is assessed on six main factors including age, education, business
experience, language ability and adaptability.

D. Provincial Nominee Business Immigrant Visas

government has also negotiated various provincial and territorial agreements

relating to the specific needs of business people and capital investment for
each geographic area. Therefore, most Canadian provinces also have their
own nominee programs that are designed to encourage business people to
settle in those provinces.

Currently, Provincial Nominee Business Programs exist in the following

provinces and territories:

1. Alberta
2. Manitoba
3. Newfoundland and Labrador
4. Prince Edward Island
5. Yukon
6. British Columbia
7. New Brunswick
8. Nova Scotia
 9. Saskatchewan

Under Provincial Nominee Business Programs, applicants must first apply to

the province where they wish to settle. If successful, applicants must then
apply to the CIC to ensure they meet health and security requirement for
entry to Canada.

Temporary Travel Visas

• Skilled Worker Visa
Every year more than 35 million people arrive as • Business Visa
tourists, students or temporary workers. To enter
• Family Visa
Canada you must obtain a Temporary Resident
Visa (TRV) prior to arrival to Canada. Visitors to • Temporary Travel Visas
Canada must satisfy an immigration officer that: • IT Professional Work Visa

1. you intend to return to your home country and will not try to stay in
Canada

2. you are in good health (some visitors may be asked to undergo a

medical examination at their own expense)

3. you do not have a criminal record or are a security risk

4. you have sufficient funds to cover travel costs and support yourselves
in Canada

If you do not meet these criteria, you may be denied admission to Canada.
The most common visa types under this category are:-

1. Work permits

Work permits are for applicants who wish to undertake employment in

Canada. In most cases, applicants will require a job offer from a
Canadian employer and approval from Service Canada.

2. Working holiday visas

Working holiday visas is designed to enable young people from 18-30

(and up to 35 in certain cases) from certain countries to experience life
and employment in Canada. Applicants in this program do not require
approval from Service Canada.
 3. Tourist (temporary resident) visas

Tourist visas is designed to enable students who have taken study

permit to study in Canada for longer duration. They can apply for the
temporary visa along with the application for the study permit.

Family Members Visas & Immigration to Canada

The Family Migration Program has been designed so that families should be
allowed to be reunited. Canada's Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
(IRPA) specifically determined family reunification
as one of its main objectives. To this effect of the • Skilled Worker Visa
235,824 immigrant visas granted in 2004, over • Business Visa
62,000 visas were allocated to the Family
• Family Visa
Sponsorship Program.
• Temporary Travel Visas
In this category, Canadian citizens or Permanent • IT Professional Work Visa
relatives, aged 18 years and over may be eligible to sponsor close family
members. In order to act as your sponsor, your relative may be required to
meet a minimum income requirement and will be required to sign an
"undertaking" promising to provide financial support for your basic
requirements. This category consists of several different types of visas as
given below:-

1. Spouse & Child Visa

Aiming at reuniting the sponsor with their spouse and dependent

children. Your spouse can normally be included in your own application
for immigration. The form needs to be completed and similar
information needs to be provided as for the "Principal Applicant". Your
unmarried children under 19 can be included in your own application
for immigration to Canada. Children over 19 can be included if they are
in full-time education and still financially dependent on you. Children
who are married may be included if they are in full-time education, and
are still financially dependent on you.

2. Common-law Partner Visa

Aiming at reuniting the sponsor with their common-law partner and

dependent children with whom they have been residing for at least 1
year.

3. Conjugal Partner Visa

 Conjugal Partner Visa is aiming at reuniting the sponsor with their
conjugal partner, with whom they have a continuing relationship and
who has been residing outside of Canada and away from the sponsor,
due to conditions which do not permit their residence together.

4. Parental Visa

Aiming at reuniting the Canadian sponsor with their parent(s) who have
been residing outside of Canada, and for whom the sponsor undertakes
to provide for the essential needs of the parent(s) for a specified
duration after their arrival in Canada. Your parents can normally be
accepted for immigration to Canada, but you can not apply for their
visas until you have settled in Canada.

5. Other Family Member Visa

Aiming at reuniting the Canadian sponsor with their other family

member(s) for whom the sponsor undertakes to provide for the
essential needs of the family member(s) for a specified duration after
their arrival in Canada.

Canada Embassies & Consulates

Canadian Embassy in Tirana, Albania Brigada VIII, Pallat 2, Apt.
1,Tirana, Albania.
P.O. Box 47, Tirana, Albania.
Tel: (011 355 42) 57275/
57274/ 58344/ 58345.
Fax: (011 355 42) 57273.
Consulate of Canada in Luanda, Angola 113 Rua Rei Katyavala, C.P.
3360, Luanda, Angola.
Tel: (011 244 2) 448 371/
66/ 77.
Fax: Commercial (011-244-2)
449 494.
E-mail:
consul.can@angonet.org
Canadian Embassy in Buenos Aires, Tagle 2828 (C1425EEH),
Argentina Buenos Aires,
Argentina. Casilla de Correo
1598 (C1000WAP), Buenos
 Aires, Argentina.
Tel: (011 54 11)
Fax: (011 54 11) 4808-1111
E-mail: bairs@dfait-
maeci.gc.ca
Consulate of Canada in Yerevan, Armenia No. 21, 25 Demirjian Street,
Yerevan, Armenia
Tel: (011 3741) 567-903
Fax: (011 3741) 567-903
E-mail: aemin@freenet.am
Canadian High Commission in Canberra, Commonwealth Avenue,
Australia Canberra,
ACT 2600, Australia
Consulate General of Canada in Sydney, Level 5, Quay West Building,
Australia 111Harrington
Street, Sydney, N.S.W. 2000,
Australia
Tel: (011 61 2) 9364-3000.
Fax: (011 61 2) 9364-3098
E-mail: sydny@dfait-
maeci.gc.ca
Consulate of Canada in Perth, Australia 267 St. George's Terrace
Perth, West Australia 6000
Tel: (08) 9322-7930
Fax: (08) 9261-7706.
Consulate of Canada in Nassau, Bahamas Shirley Street Plaza, Nassau,
Bahamas
Tel: 3932123/4
Fax: 3931305
E-mail:
cdncon@bahamas.net.bs
Canadian High Commission in Dhaka, House # 16A, Road # 48
Bangladesh Gulshan - 2 Dhaka
1212, Bangladesh
Tel: + 880 2 988 70917
Fax: + 880 2 882 3043, +
880 2 882 6585
E-mail: dhaka@dfait-
maeci.gc.ca
Canadian High Commission in Bishop's Court Hill,
Bridgetown, Barbados Bridgetown Barbados

Consulate of Canada in La Paz, Bolivia
Canadian Embassy in La Paz, Bolivia
Canadian Embassy in Sarajevo, Bosnia
and Herzegovina
Consulate of Canada in Sofia, Bulgaria
Canadian Embassy in Ouagadougou,
Burkina Faso
Canadian Embassy in Prague, Czech
Republic
Canadian Embassy in Santiago, Chile
P.O. Box 404 Bridgetown,
Barbados
Tel: (246) 429-3550
E-mail: bdgtn@dfait-
maeci.gc.ca
P.O. Box 13032, La Paz,
Bolivia.
Calle Victor Sanjinez, No.
2678, Edificio
Barcelona, Second Floor, Plaza
España (Sopocachi),La Paz,
Bolivia
Tel: (011 591 2) 241-
5021/241-4517/ 241-5141
Fax: (011 591 2) 241- 4 453
E-mail: lapaz@dfait-
maeci.gc.ca
4 Grbavicka, Sarajevo, 71
000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Tel: (011 387 33) 222-033.
Fax: (011-387 33) 222-038
E-mail: sjevo@dfait-maeci-
gc.ca
11, Assen Slatarov St., 1st
Floor, Sofia 1504, Bulgaria
Tel: (011 359 2) 943 3704
Fax: (011 359 2) 946 1913.
586 Rue Agostino Neto 01,
P.O. Box 548 Ouagadougou 01
Tel: (226) 31 18 94
Fax: (226) 31 19 00
E-mail: ouaga @dfait-
maeci.gc.ca
Muchova 6, 160 00, Prague 6,
Czech Republic
Tel: (011 420) 272 101 800
Fax: (011 420) 272 101 890.
Nueva Tajamar 481 Piso 12
(Edificio World Trade
Center), Torre norte,
Santiago, Chile
 Tel: (56-2) 362-9660
Fax: (56-2) 62-9663
E-mail: stago@dfait-
maeci.gc.ca
Canadian Embassy in Cairo, Egypt # 26 Kamel El Shenawy,
Garden City, Cairo, Egypt.
Canadian Embassy in San Salvador, El Centro Financiero Gigante, 63
Salvador Av. Sur y Alameda
Roosevelt, Local 6, Nivel
Lobby II San Salvador, El
Salvador
Tel: (503) 279-4655
Fax (503) 279-0765
E-mail: ssal@dfait-
maeci.gc.ca
Canadian Embassy in Estonia Toom-Kooli 13, Tallinn 10130,
Estonia
Tel: (+ 372) 627-3311
Fax: (+ 372) 627-3312
E-mail: canembt@uninet.ee
Canadian Embassy in Helsinki, Finland P.O. Box 779 00101 Helsinki
Tel: + 358 9 228 530
Fax: + 358 9 601 060.
Canadian Embassy in Paris, France 35, avenue Montaigne, 75008
Paris, France
Tel: (33-1) 44.43.29.00
Fax: (33-1) 44.43.29.99
Canadian Embassy in Berlin, Germany Friedrichstrasse 95, Berlin
10117, Germany
Tel: (011 49 30) 2031 20
Fax: (011 49 30)20312590
E-mail: brlin@dfait-
maeci.gc.ca
Canadian Embassy in Reykjavik, Iceland P.O. Box 1510 121 Reykjavik,
Iceland
Tel: 354-575 6500
Fax: 354-575-6501
E-mail: rkjvk@dfait-
maeci.gc.ca
Consulate of Canada in Mumbai, India 4th Floor, 41/42 Maker

Canadian Embassy in Dublin, Ireland
Canadian Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel
Canadian Embassy in Rome, Italy
Canadian Embassy in Vilnius, Lithuania
Canadian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
Consulate of Canada in Antananarivo,
Chamber VI Jamnalal
Bajaj Marg, Nariman Point
Mumbai 400 021,
Maharashtra, India
Tel: (91-022) 2287-6027-30,
2287-5779, 2282-8751/52
Fax: (91-022) 2287-5514
E-mail: mmbai@dfait-
maeci.gc.ca
65 St. Stephen's Green,
Dublin 2, Ireland
Tel: (+ 353-1) 417 4100
Fax: (+ 353-1) 417 4101
E-mail: cdnembsy@iol.ie
3/5 Nirim Street, Tel Aviv
67060, Israel
Tel: (011 972 3) 636-3300
Fax: (011 972 3) 636-3380
E-mail: taviv@dfait-
maeci.gc.ca
Via G.B. de Rossi 27, Rome
00161, Italy
Tel: (011 39 06) 445981
Fax: (011 39 06) 44598 750
E-mail: rome@dfait-
maeci.gc.ca
Gedimino pr. 64 Vilnius 2001,
Lithuania
Tel: (+ 370) 5 249 7865
Fax: (+ 370) 249 6884
E-mail: vilnius@canada.lt
17th Floor, Menara Tan & Tan,
207 Jalan Tun
Razak 50400, Kuala Lumpur.
P.O. Box 10990, 50732 Kuala
Lumpur
Tel: (60-3) 2718-3333
Fax: (60-3) 2718-3399
E-mail: klmpr-td@dfait-
maeci.gc.ca
Tel: (011 261 20) 22 425 59
Madagascar
Canadian Embassy in Bamako, Mali
Consulate of Canada in Valleta, Malta
Consulate of Canada in Nouakchott,
Mauritania
Consulate of Canada in Port Louis,
Mauritius
Consulate of Canada in Guadalajara,
Mexico
Consulate of Canada in Ulaanbaatar ,
Mongolia
Fax: (011 261 20) 22 425 06
E-mail:
consulat.canada@dts.mg
Route de Koulikoro, Immeuble
Semeja, Bamako
Tel: (011 223) 221-2236
Fax: (011 223) 221-4362
E-mail: bmako@dfait-
maeci.gc.ca
Demajo House, 103
Archbishop Street, Valletta.
Tel: (011 356) 233-121/6
Fax: (356) 243-147
E-mail:
canhcon@demajo.com
Abass Commercial Center, 1st
floor, Suite no 2,
Charles de Gaule Avenue, Iiot
"O" No 34, Nouakchott.
Tel: 51542
Fax: 57610
18 Jules Koeing Street, Port
Louis. P. O. Box 209, Port
Louis
Tel: (011 222) 529 26 97
Fax: (011 222) 529 26 98
E-mail:
consulat.ca@toptechnology.mr
HoTel Fiesta Americana, Local
31, Aurelio Aceves
No. 225, Vallarta Poniente,
Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44100,
Mexico
Tel: (011 52 33) 3615-
6215/6270/ 6266 or 3616-
5642
Fax: (011 52 33)3615-8665
E-mail: gjara@dfait-
maeci.gc.ca
Diplomatic Services Building,
Suite 56,

Canadian Embassy in Rabat, Morocco
Canadian High Commission in Wellington, P.O. Box 12049,Thorndon,
New Zealand
Canadian High Commission in Abuja,
Nigeria
Canadian High Commission in Lagos,
Nigeria
Canadian Embassy in Manila, Philippines
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. P.O.
Box 243, Ulaanbaatar 210644,
Mongolia
Tel: (011 976 11) 328-281
Fax: (011 976 11) 328-289
E-mail:
canada@magicnet.mn
13 Bis Jaâfar As-Sadik, Agdal,
Rabat, Morocco.
P.O. Box 709, Agdal, Rabat,
Morocco
Tel: (011 212 37) 68 74 00
Fax: (011 212 37) 68 74 30
E-mail: rabat@dfait-
maeci.gc.ca
Wellington,
New Zealand
Tel: (011 64 4) 473-9577
Fax: (011 64 4) 471-2082
E-mail: wlgtn@dfait-
maeci.gc.ca
Office 3-A bobo Street
Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria.
Tel: (011 234 9) 413 99
10/31/32/33/53/54/55/56
Fax: (011 234 9) 413-9911
E-mail: abuja@dfait-
maeci.gc.ca
17, Walter Carrington
Crescent, Victoria Island,
Lagos, Nigeria
Tel: (011 234 1)
26202512/13/15
Fax: (011 234 1) 262-2516
E-mail: Addresslagos@dfait-
maeci.gc.ca
9 P.O. Box 2168, Makati
Central Post Office,
Manila 1261, Philippines
Tel: (011 63 2) 867-0001
 Fax: (011 63 2) 810-4299
E-mail: manil@dfait-
maeci.gc.ca
Canadian Embassy in Warsaw, Poland ul. J. Matejki 1/5, Warsaw 00-
481, Poland
Tel: (011 48 22) 584-3100
Fax: (011 48 22) 584-3190
E-mail: wsaw@dfait-
maeci.gc.ca
Canadian Embassy in Lisbon, Portugal Avenida da Liberdade, Nr.
196-200, 3rd Floor ,
Lisbon, 1269-121, Portugal
Tel: (011 351) 21 316 46 00
Fax: (011 351) 21 316 46 91
E-mail: lsbon@dfait-
maeci.gc.ca
Canadian Embassy in Bucharest, Romania 36 Nicolae Iorga St., 71118
Bucharest,
Romania. P.O. Box 117, Post
Office No. 22, Bucharest,
Romania
Tel: (011 40 21) 307-5000
Fax: (011 40 21) 307-5010
E-mail: bucst@dfait-
maeci.gc.ca
Canadian Embassy in Moscow, Russia 23 Starokonyushenny
Pereulok, Moscow 119002,
Russia
Tel: (011 7 095) 105-6000
Fax: (011 7 905) 105-6025
E-mail: mosco@dfait-
maeci.gc.ca
Canadian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh,
Arabia Saudi Arabia.
P.O. Box 94321, Riyadh
11693, Saudi Arabia
Tel: (011 966 1) 488-
2288/0292/0275/0531/1221
Fax: (011 966 1) 488-1997,
488-0137
E-mail: ryadh@dfait-

Canadian High Commission in Singapore,
Singapore
Canadian High Commission in Colombo,
Sri Lanka
Canadian Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden Tegelbacken 4, Box 16 129 S-
103 23, Stockholm, Sweden
Tel: + 46 8 453 3000
Fax: + 46 8 453 3016.
Canadian Embassy in Bern, Switzerland
Canadian Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam
Canadian High Commission in Harare,
Zimbabwe
maeci.gc.ca
IBM Towers, 14th and 15th
Floors, 80 Anson
Road, Singapore 079907,
Singapore.
P.O. Box 845, Robinson Road,
Singapore 901645
Tel: (011 65) 6325-3200
Fax: (011 65) 6325-3297
E-mail: spore@dfait-
maeci.gc.ca
6 Gregory's Road, Cinnamon
Gardens,
Colombo 07, Sri Lanka. P.O.
Box 1006, Colombo 07, Sri
Lanka
Telephone: (94) 11-5
CANADA (522-6232) or (94)
11-532- 6232
Kirchenfeldstrasse 88 CH-
3005 Bern, Switzerland.
Tel: 0041 31 - 353200
Fax: 0041-31-3573210
E-mail: bern@dfait-
maeci.gc.ca
31 Hung Vuong, Hanoi,
Vietnam
TeleFax: + 84 (4) 823 5500
Fax: + 84 (4) 823 5333
E-mail: hanoi@dfait-
maeci.gc.ca
45 Baines Avenue, Harare,
Zimbabwe.
P.O. Box 1430, Harare,
Zimbabwe
Tel: (011 263 4) 252-181/5.
Fax: (011 263 4) 252-186
E-mail: hrare@dfait-
maeci.gc.ca