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Refugee/Asylum Application

There are two main ways to apply for refugee/asylum: inside Canada and outside Canada. Outside Canada You can be sponsored by the Canadian government, a group of people or an organization, or by government and private sponsors.  You must have the financial means to settle yourself in Canada. You will still need the UNHCR or a private sponsor group to refer you.  Contact your local UNHCR for more information on referrals. Find your nearest host here . Inside Canada If you cannot get referrals, then you need to submit an application yourself. In order to do so, you must first be presently in Canada. You can apply at the Port of Entry, or at an inland IRCC office. You will need to complete the Basis of Claim form , which should include all necessary details to support your claim. You will also need to have supporting evidence and legal evidence from the National Document Package . General timeline for inland refugee application is as follows: Complete online application and submi...
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Studying in Canada: How much money do I need to prove?

  You must prove that you can support yourself, and the family members who come with you, while you are in Canada. You can prove your funds with: proof of a Canadian bank account in your name, if you've transferred money to Canada Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) from a participating Canadian financial institution proof of a student or education  loan  from a bank your bank statements for the past 4 months a bank draft that can be converted to Canadian dollars proof you paid tuition and housing fees a letter from the person or school giving you money, or proof of funding paid from within Canada, if you have a scholarship or are in a Canadian-funded educational program Minimum funds needed to support yourself as a student (and family members who come with you): Outside Quebec Persons coming to Canada Amount of funds required per year ( doesn’t include  tuition) Amount of funds required per month (additional to the tuition) You (the student) CAN$10,000 CAN$833 F...
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Canada Study Permit: Get the right documents

  You need these documents to apply for a study permit: proof of acceptance proof of identity proof of financial support You may also need a letter of explanation an attestation of issuance of your Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) a medical exam a custodian declaration (minors only), or other documents as per IRCC request
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Children coming to Canada to study

  Find out if your child needs a study permit The following table summarizes whether a minor child needs a study permit to enroll in a school. School authorities may also use the table to help determine when school fees apply. If the child is… Documents needed Study permit required a Canadian Passport, citizenship card or birth certificate No a permanent resident Record of Landing (IMM 1000), Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM 5292) or Permanent Resident Card No a foreign national accompanied by a parent who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada Child’s passport or child listed on the parent’s passport, child’s birth certificate, or Permanent Resident Card No a foreign national accompanied by a parent in the visitor class Stamp on the child’s passport or on the parent’s passport on which the child is listed as a son or daughter Yes alone Child’s passport. The child may have a visitor record. It’s recommended that the child gets a study permit, even w...
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Applying for Canada Visitor Visa (Visiting on Business)

Most foreign nationals who wish to visit Canada require a visitor visa. Steps and required documents in support of the application varies depending the purpose of the visit. In this post, we will be sharing information on what you need to do or get if you were planning to visit Canada for business purposes. What is a business visitor You’re a business visitor if you: come to take part in international business activities without being part of the Canadian labour market are visiting Canada temporarily to look for ways to grow your business invest advance your business relationships Business visitors usually stay in Canada for a few days or a few weeks, but are able to stay for up to 6 months. How to show you’re a business visitor To qualify as a business visitor to Canada, you must show that: you plan to stay for less than 6 months you don’t plan to enter the Canadian labour market your main place of business and source of income and profits is outside Canada you have documents that sup...
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