20 17 summary of common visas in Canada.

Many people are confused by the problems of large and small visas and tourist visas, and even miss something and regret it for life. So in order to help you as much as possible, I'm here to sort out these common visas for you. First, the size of the Canadian study visa

In fact, for students who apply for a student visa from China for the first time, the relative procedure will be more complicated, because they need more materials and notarized translation.

Students who successfully obtain a study visa will first obtain an entry visa (small visa) in China, and then obtain a formal study visa (large visa) when they enter Canadian customs for the first time.

Relatively speaking, it is relatively simple to renew a small visa. You can also apply in Canada, but you must hold a valid study permit visa (large visa) to apply for renewal.

1. Is the stamp affixed to the applicant's passport? VISA？ This kind of visa is the applicant's entry and exit certificate, which can also be called entry and exit visa. This is the certificate to enter Canada. Whether studying abroad, traveling, working or visiting relatives, you need a valid entry visa to enter Canada. At present, Canada has cancelled the single-entry visa, and now all applications are multiple round trips.

Small sign update preparation materials:

(1) Passport and valid visa; (2) school certificates and transcripts of the last two semesters; (3) bank deposit certificate; (4) My electronic photos within 6 months (35mm× 45mm); (5)/kloc-Applicants under the age of 0/9 need to provide a guardian notarization.

Frequently asked questions about small signs:

(1) If the sign-in period is short, will it affect studying in Canada?

A: The visa is an entry visa for Canada. If you don't leave the country, the expiration will not affect your study in Canada, but if you need to leave the country, you need a valid visa to re-enter.

② The small sign is overdue. Can I go to America?

A: Canada and the United States have relevant agreements. If you go to the United States by land, only go to the United States and then return to Canada, you don't need an entry visa (small visa), but there are also cases of being checked. For students whose grades and attendance are not very good, it is recommended to renew a small visa before traveling.

(3) Will poor grades affect the success rate of small sign application?

A: When applying for visa renewal, you need to submit the transcripts of at least two semesters in the past. If the results are not satisfactory, it may affect the chances of successful visa.

(4) How long does it take to approve the small sign now?

A: Passports are usually sent within 2 weeks after the approval of the visa, and received in about 2 weeks, with a total time of about one month.

2. Study visa, commonly known as visa, is a student permit visa issued by the Immigration Bureau when the applicant enters Canada, commonly known as visa. It is the identification of international students studying legally in Canada. If you want to study in Canada for more than six months, you must apply for a study permit.

Preparation materials for visa renewal: ① passport and existing student visa; 2 school admission notice or proof of attendance; 4 bank deposit certificate; (4) my electronic photos within 6 months (35mm× 45mm); ⑤/kloc-Applicants under 0/9 years of age are required to provide notarization by guardians.

Frequently asked questions about big signing:

If my course is only 3 months, do I need to apply for a big visa?

A: The Immigration Bureau clearly states that you don't need to apply for a study permit (visa) to study in Canada for six months or less. Only courses over six months need to submit a study permit application.

② If I have a valid visa, how can I apply for a work visa?

A: Now, as long as you have been studying professional courses full-time at school for more than 6 months, you can apply for SIN work card number in Canada Service Department, working 20 hours a week and 40 hours a week on legal holidays, and you don't need to apply for an off-campus work permit.

What should I do if I lose my ticket?

A: A lost or damaged study permit can be reissued at Immigration Canada, which will issue another one.

What should I do if my ticket expires?

A: If the visa expires within 90 days, you can still apply for reinstatement. If it has expired for more than 90 days, it is recommended to leave the country as soon as possible and then apply for a new visa.

3. What if the Canadian visa renewal is refused?

(1) When applying for a small sign again, the materials should be obviously supplemented or improved on the original basis, and it is difficult to pass when the materials remain unchanged.

② There should be no contradiction and tampering between the re-signed materials and the materials submitted when signing the small sign for the first time, otherwise the visa officer will doubt your integrity.

Second, Canada's visa to visit relatives

Family visit visa is essentially a kind of Canadian tourist visa, but its purpose is to visit relatives. Different from ordinary tourist visa applications, relatives in Canada need to provide invitations, tax bills and other information.

Materials required for visiting relatives visa

① application form

② Original passport

③ Two recent photos (35X45mm color photos with white background within half a year).

(4) A copy of the front and back of the ID card, a copy of the household registration book (the whole book) and a copy of the marriage certificate.

(5) economic proof materials and other economic proof materials.

6. Proof of kinship with the Canadian inviter.

⑦ Original or scanned invitation letter from Canadian relatives and friends.

(8) A copy of the identity certificate of the Canadian inviter.

Pet-name ruby If the applicant is an on-the-job employee, it is required to issue the original certificate of employment of the unit and a copy of the business license of the unit stamped with the official seal.

Attending if the applicant is a retiree, provide the original and photocopy of the retirement certificate and the original and photocopy of the retirement benefit certificate.

2. Problems encountered in visiting relatives visas

① Is it easy for singles to refuse visas when visiting relatives in Canada?

Being single is not a reason for Canada to refuse a visa. Any applicant who wants to avoid refusing a visa needs to provide enough documents to prove that he is able to pay for this trip to Canada and is sufficiently binding to return to China as scheduled. Among them, when preparing materials, the focus is on asset proof, employment situation and the identity certificate of the inviter.

(2) How long does it take to visit relatives in Canada?

If the general information is complete and the applicant's conditions are good, it can be done within 7- 10 days after submitting the information. However, if you don't fill in the application form correctly, submit the correct materials or accept the fees, or need to attend the interview in person, the acceptance time will be extended.

③ Is it difficult to get a visa for visiting relatives in Canada?

Objectively speaking, Canada's visa is more difficult than other countries, but the most important thing is to see the basic conditions of the individual and whether the person who prepares the materials knows the skills. For example, some people have good conditions, because the prepared materials do not meet the visa application rules, and they are eventually refused visas; Some people are not very qualified, but they finally get visas because they know how to prepare the application materials. Preparing visa application materials is the most decisive part of applying for a Canadian visa.

Third, Canada accompanying visa

Applicants with valid tourist visas need to accompany their family members with Canadian study or work permits. If they need to stay in Canada for more than 6 months, they need to apply for a tourist visa extension.

If approved, the Immigration Bureau will issue a visitor record similar to a study or work permit, which we call a companion visa. Usually, the length of the accompanying visa depends on the length of the student visa or work visa of the accompanying family.

Materials required for accompanying visa in Canada

Invitations from friends and relatives in Canada

(2) A notarized copy of the citizenship certificate or immigration identification materials of Canadian relatives and friends.

③ Prove that the visa applicant has the ability to pay his living expenses (RMB 654.38+10,000 a year).

④ If Canadian relatives and friends want to pay the expenses from Canada, they need to submit financial guarantee materials to prove that they can pay.

⑤ China citizens generally need to buy round-trip air tickets to visit their relatives in Canada.

⑥ Fill in two application forms and 1 family/education and employment details in English or French, and hand in four 2-inch bareheaded photos. Those who apply to stay for more than 6 months need a physical examination. The applicant must convince the visa officer that the applicant will return to China after visiting relatives.

2. Frequently asked questions about accompanying visas:

I only stay in China for five months to study with my children. Do I need an accompanying visa?

A: If there is no special mark when you enter the country with a valid tourist visa, the default time is 6 months. If you leave Canada within 6 months, you don't need to apply for an accompanying visa.

I will live in China for six months soon. I'll come back after a week's holiday in Mexico. Can I stay for another six months?

A: Strictly speaking, this is risky, because this kind of short trip to neighboring countries is an abuse of this system in the eyes of border officials, which depends entirely on the mood of border officials. It is suggested that visitors who need to stay in China for more than 6 months should apply for visitor records.

I went back to China without waiting for my accompanying visa. Will there be any problems when you enter China next time?

A: As long as you apply for an accompanying visa within six months of entry, even if you don't receive an accompanying visa, it won't affect your next entry. Just explain to the border officials that you have applied for an accompanying visa before, and they can see it in the relevant system.

The above questions are related to ordinary visas, hoping to help those who intend to go to Canada.