Description of entry procedures in Canada

Anyone who is going to enter Canada, whether he is a permanent resident or citizen of Canada, a foreign student, a tourist or a new immigrant, must go through immigration inspection. So what is the entry process in Canada? I'll just introduce you.

I. Entry and exit information

Canadian entry inspection

Anyone who is going to enter Canada, whether he is a permanent resident or citizen of Canada, a foreign student, a tourist or a new immigrant, must go through immigration inspection. Therefore, for those who will enter Canada, it is very important to understand the operation process of entry inspection in Canada, reduce avoidable troubles and save the time of entry inspection.

The so-called entry inspection refers to the inspection of entry personnel set by a country at its entry ports (including land ports, airports and seaports), which mainly includes the legality inspection of entry status of entry personnel and the legality inspection of articles carried.

General procedures for entry inspection

Immigration inspection in Canada includes first-level inspection and second-level inspection. The inspection process is the process that the Canadian entry customs inspector determines whether the entry applicant is allowed to enter Canada. The immigration inspector I is composed of customs officials representing Canada's immigration, customs, agriculture and security departments. If the first-level entry inspection confirms that a person has the right or permission to enter the country, it is not necessary to enter the second-level inspection office. The second-level immigration inspector is mainly composed of immigration officials and customs officials.

The first-level entry inspection includes six main issues:

1, ask nationality and identity.

2. Ask for the address.

3. Ask about the reason for entering Canada.

4. Ask if it is possible to find a job in Canada.

5. Ask about your stay in Canada.

6. Ask your name.

Persons who need to enter the second-level entry inspection.

Because the time for the first-level entry inspection is very limited, the first-level entry inspector can only make a simple inquiry and inspection of the applicant, otherwise it will hinder the advancement of the entry team. Therefore, some entry personnel who need detailed inspection according to regulations must be sent to the second-level entry inspection.

The second entry inspection includes the following basic aspects:

1, the identity of immigrants.

2. Nationality of immigrants.

3. The address of the contestant.

4. Entry intention.

5. Funds carried by immigrants.

6. History and family of immigrants.

7. Background of immigrants.

By asking a series of important questions related to the personal background of immigrants, the second-level immigration inspector can identify those who are prohibited from entering the country by the Canadian government.

Second, passport inspection.

Immigration inspectors check the passports of immigrants to verify the information provided by them and the information shown on their immigration documents and travel documents. When checking the passports of immigrants, immigration inspectors mainly check the following aspects:

A. the name of the passport holder.

B. the date of birth of the passport holder.

C the passport holder's birthplace, marital status, occupation and physical characteristics.

D. nationality of passport holder.

E. the expiration date of the passport.

F. expiry date of passport.

G. Every visa recorded in the passport, especially previous and recent Canadian visas.

H Different types of immigrants will have different passport requirements, so the situation and aspects that need to be checked will be different. In addition to the general passport inspection items required above, there will be some additional items in the passports of different types of immigrants.

Third, visa inspection.

A visa is an entry permit, so it is very important to check the validity and legality of the visa in the process of entry inspection. Visa inspection mainly includes the following aspects:

A. visa issuing unit and place.

B. date of visa issuance.

C. the validity date of the visa.

D. Number of times allowed to enter the country (multiple entry places are different from single entry).

E. visa number.

F visa type (immigrant visa, student visa or tourist visa, etc.). ).

G. name of visa holder.

H. passport number at the time of visa.

First, the number of people who have obtained this visa (if a family of three immigrates, the number of people who have obtained this visa should be three).

Four. Entry notice for Canada

1. You don't need an entry form to enter Canada, but you need a customs declaration card. Fill in l copies for the whole family. Please ask the waiter for help. Before the plane lands, the crew will report the weather and temperature on the ground and prepare their own clothes properly.

When you get off the plane, the immigration officer may ask if you have a passport. When going through the immigration formalities, the immigration officer will ask some simple questions, such as where are you from, what is the purpose of your coming to Canada, and what relatives do you have in Canada. The immigration officer will stamp your passport and tell you how long you can stay in Canada.

You must convince the immigration officer that you won't stay in Canada after completing your trip. If the information you provide is untrue or vague, and you cannot convince the immigration officer that you are suitable to enter Canada, you may be refused entry.

4. The contact telephone number (preferably home or mobile phone number) of the Canadian guarantor (inviter or unit) should be prepared in case you need to contact the guarantor when entering the country.

Under special circumstances, the immigration officer may ask you to pay some deposits to urge you to abide by the relevant regulations on temporary residence in Canada. If you meet the relevant regulations, the cash paid will be refunded when you leave the country.

6. Visitors who come to Canada temporarily are not allowed to work or study in Canada. If you want to change your status or extend your visa, you must apply to the immigration office 3 weeks before the visa expires. Take your passport, a copy of your visa and some passport photos with you in case of emergency.

7. If you are studying abroad or immigrating to Canada, it is best to bring other relevant certificates, such as birth certificate, certificate of no criminal record, marriage certificate, diploma, report card, degree certificate, driver's license, experience certificate, etc. The above certificate shall be notarized and accompanied by an English or French translation.