MS Canada Document Checklist For a Temporary Resident Visa

DOCUMENT CHECKLIST FOR A TEMPORARY RESIDENT VISA

Gather your documents in order of the checklist and check each item.

I have enclosed the following items:

FORMS LIST: The following CIC forms must be completed, signed and dated

Application For Temporary Resident Visa (IMM 5257)

Note: If this application form is completed on a computer it must be validated to generate a barcode page. Print and place the barcode page (page 5 of 5) on the top of your application (or if applying as a group, each individual application package).

Family information form. Must be completed by those aged 18years or older

Note: You must complete the Family Information form (IMM 5707) listed in the application package for your region.

Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union (IMM 5409)

Note: Refer to the responsible visa office for your region

Use of a Representative (IMM 5476)

Note: Complete this form only if you are using the services of an authorized representative, or if you are appointing or cancelling a representative

Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual (IMM 5475)

Note: Complete this form only if you authorize Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to release information from your case file to someone other than yourself.

DOCUMENTS LIST

Fee payment in an acceptable format. Include the application processing fee and any other applicable fees such as the biometric fee or the Open Work Permit Holder fee. Verify acceptable methods of payment with the visa office or Visa Application Centre (VAC) responsible for your region.

Note: There are some applicants who are exempt from paying the work permit processing fee. If you are fee exempt, you must submit documents proving so. Visa offices do not accept payment receipts from Canadian banks.

A photocopy of the information page of your valid passport or travel document which includes:

• the passport number;

• the issuance and expiry dates;

• your photo, name, date and place of birth.

Note: If you require a temporary resident visa and your work permit application is approved, you will need to provide your original passport for the visa counterfoil to be issued. Please refer to the responsible visa office for your region.

Two photos meeting the requirements of the Visa application photograph specifications. On the back of two photos, write your name and date of birth.

Note: If you are required to provide biometric fingerprints and photo, you are not required to include paper photos with your application.

Visa application photograph specifications

biometric fingerprints and photo

Proof of Financial Support.You Must include proof that you can support Yourself and family members accompanying you while you are in Canada.

Photocopy of your Marriage License/Certificate

Note : Refer to the responsible visa office for your region.

Purpose of Travel

Note : Refer to the responsible visa office for your region.

Photocopy of you current immigration status: If your country of residence differs from the country of country of citizenship listed on your passport, you must provide proof of legal status in your country of residence.

Minors travelling alone or with one parent must provide custody documents or a letter of authorization from the other non accompanying parent or a letter of authorization signed by both parents or legal guardians. .

Note: Refer to the visa specific instructions for your region

Any additional documents required by the responsible visa office.

Note: Refer to the visa specific instructions for your region

PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS SUPER VISA

A Letter of invitation from your child or grandchild residing in Canada As a parmanent resident or Canadian Citizen.

Note: You must also include your host child or host grandchild's family composition ( dependants, including spouse, children or other relatives that are financially dependent on your host child or host grandchild.

One of the following documents to prove that your child or grandchild meets the Low income Cut-off(LICO) minimum:

• Most recent copy of the Notice of Assessment if you do not have a paper copy of your Notice of assessment on file , you can view (and print your tax teturn (s) as well as other personal tax information using the CRA's My account online service. To register or login, visit My Account for Individuals. ;

• Most recent copy of the T4 or T1;

• Original letter from employer stating title , job description and salary;

• Employment insurance pay stubs;

• If self-employment, a letter from an accountant confirmng thrir annual income ;

• Proof of other sources of income (pension statement ,investments, etc) ;

My Account for Individuals

Evidence of the parent or grandparent relationship to the Canadian citizen or permanent resident you wish to visit (copy og birth certificate, baptismal certificate or other official document naming you as parent or grandparent)

Proof of private medical insurance coverage for a minimum of one year with a Canadian insurance company (copy of the insurance certificate or policy).