Visiting Canada

I want to go

to Canada

Visa Application Forms

*Download and print out all forms

Forms: IMM 5257

IMM 5257-Schedule 1

IMM 5645

Application for Temporary

Resident Visa (TRV) Website

Second Step

Make an Appointment

Schedule an appointment to

meet with an OISS Advisor

Make sure to bring ALL of

your documents

Get a travel signature on

I-20 and a certification

letter

Third Step

Get all of your documents:

Bank certificate

Hotel reservations or letter

from friends hosting you

Money Order for application fee

Original I-20

Valid Passport

Visa

I-94 Arrival/Departure Card

Two passport photos

$

First Step

Proof of sufficient funds: to cover expenses for the length of your visit to Canada.

o Examples:

Copies of bank statements from the past three months

If you are not paying for your own trip, indicate how your trip will be funded. Submit

supporting documentation, for example parents’ bank statements.

Hotel reservations or letter from friends hosting you

Explain the purpose of your trip: o Details of your itinerary in Canada, provisional travel arrangements (airline or hotel

booking)

o Letter of invitation from the person or business you will visit

Details for letter: (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/letter.asp)

o Registration at a conference

Money Order for Application Fee

You must get a Money Order for the correct fee amount

o You can go to the Post Office and get a money order

o The cost for a money order is $1.15

Single Entry Visa: $75

Multiple Entry Visa: $150

DO NOT fill out the money order, until you meet with an OISS advisor.

Download and print out all forms

1. IMM 5257 Application for a temporary Resident Visa

IMM 5257-Schedule 1 Schedule 1

IMM 5645 Family Information

2. Complete all forms by hand

a. Make sure to answer every question

b. When finished, go back and complete the form on the computer

3. Print all completed forms

a. Bring hand written forms, and computer typed forms to your OISS appointment

When you have completed filling out the above application documents:

Make an appointment with an advisor at the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS)

o Stop by the office; located in Thompson Hall, Room G15

o Email: oiss@unh.edu or call (603) 862-1288

Bring ALL of the documents listed above that you have gathered together, including the application

forms you filled out by hand and on the computer.

During your meeting, the advisor will review your application materials.

First Step: Get All of Your Documents

$

Second Step: Visa Application

Third Step

Will accompany

you to Canada?

Full name

APPLICANT

Full name

(DISPONIBLE EN FRANÇAIS - IMM 5645 F)

FAMILY INFORMATION

IMM 5645 (09-2010) E

Citizenship andImmigration Canada

Citoyenneté etImmigration Canada

BEFORE YOU START, READ THE INSTRUCTION GUIDE, TYPE OR PRINT IN BLACK INK.SECTION A

PROTECTED WHEN COMPLETED - BPAGE 1 OF 2

Date of birth

Complete ALL names in English and in your native language (for example, Arabic, Cyrillic, Chinese, Chinese commercial/telegraphic code, Korean, or Japanesecharacters). Include ALL family members even if they are not accompanying you. If you need more space for any section, print out an additional page containingthe appropriate section, complete and submit it with your application.

SPOUSE ORCOMMON-LAW

PARTNER

MOTHER

FATHER

RelationshipSEE NOTE 1 Country

of birthPresent occupation

Present address(If deceased give city and date)

Marital statusY M D

NOTE 1: If no spouse or common-law partner is listed in Section A, read and sign below.

I certify that I do not have a spouse or a common-law partner.

SECTION B CHILDREN (Include ALL sons and daughters, including ALL adopted and step-children, regardless of age or place of residence)Date of birth

RelationshipSEE NOTE 2 Country

of birth

Will accompany

you to Canada?Present occupation

Present address(If deceased give city and date)

Marital statusY M D

NOTE 2: If no children are listed in Section B, read and sign below.

I certify that I do not have any children, either natural or adopted.

Type of application: Visitor Worker Student Other

YES NO

YES NO

Date:

DayYear Month

Signature:

Date:

DayYear Month

Signature:

IMM 5645 (09-2010) E

The information you provide on this form is collected under the authority of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to determine if you may be admitted to Canada as a temporaryresident. It will be stored in Personal Information Bank CIC PPU 055, Visitor Case File. It is protected and accessible under the Privacy Act and the Access to Information Act.

I certify that the information contained on this document is complete, accurate and factual. I also realize that once this document has been completed andsigned that it will form part of my Immigration Record and will be used to verify my family details on future applications.

SECTION D CERTIFICATION

PAGE 2 OF 2

Full name

SECTION C BROTHERS AND SISTERS (Include ALL brothers and sisters, ALL half-brother and sister and stepbrother and sister.)Date of birth

RelationshipCountryof birth

Will accompany

you to Canada?Present occupation

Present address(If deceased give city and date)

Marital statusY M D

YES NO

Date:DayYear Month

Signature:

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Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada

PAGE 1 OF 2

IMM 5257 (06-2012) E Schedule 1

PROTECTED WHEN COMPLETED - B

This form is made available by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and is not to be sold to applicants. (AUSSI DISPONIBLE EN FRANÇAIS - IMM 5257 F - Annexe 1)

SCHEDULE 1 APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESIDENT VISA

The principal applicant, his or her spouse or common-law partner, if applicable, and all dependent children aged 18 years or older listed in the application for temporary residence must complete their own copy of this form.

If there is not enough space to provide all the necessary information, attach to this form a separate sheet of paper with further details. Print your name at the top of each additional sheet and indicate the form's title and the number of the question you are answering.

Before you start completing this form, make enough photocopies for your needs. You can also print all or part of this form from our Web site at www.cic.gc.ca.

BEFORE YOU START, READ THE INSTRUCTION GUIDE TYPE or PRINT in black ink

Indicate whether you are The principal applicant The spouse, common-law partner or dependent child aged 18 years or older of the principal applicant

1 Your full nameFamily name Given name(s)

3 Military Service Did you serve in any military, militia, or civil defence unit or serve in a security organization or police force (including non obligatory national service, reserve or volunteer units)?

YesNo Give the following details:

FromY M

ToY M

Location/Place where stationed Province Country

Canada places a high value on bringing those who commit acts of genocide, war crimes or crimes against humanity to justice. Canada was the first country to incorporate the obligations of the Rome Statute into its national laws.

Year DayMonth

Your date of birth

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Have you ever witnessed or participated in the ill treatment of prisoners or civilians, looting or desecration of religious buildings?4

YesNo Provide details of the circumstances below:

FromY M

ToY M

Location Province Country

Additional details

5 Membership or association with organizations Are you, or have you ever been a member or associated with any political party, or other group or organization which has engaged in or advocated violence as a means to achieving a political or religious objective, or which has been associated with criminal activity at any time? Do not use abbreviations.

YesNo Give the following details:

FromY M

ToY M

Name of organization Activities and/or positions held within organization Province Country

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IMM 5257 (06-2012) E Schedule 1

6 Government positions Have you ever held any government positions (such as civil servant, judge, police officer, mayor, member of parliament, hospital administrator)? Do not use abbreviations.

FromY M

ToY M

Country and level of jurisdiction (e.g. national, regional, municipal) Department/Branch Activities and/or positions held

YesNo Give the following details:

Authority to disclose personal information By submitting this form, you consent to the release to Canadian government authorities of all records and information any government authority, including police, judicial and state authorities in all countries in which you have lived may possess on your behalf concerning any investigations, arrests, charges, trials, convictions and sentences. This information will be used to assist in evaluating your suitability for admission to Canada or remaining in Canada pursuant to Canadian legislation.

Declaration of applicant I, (your full name), , declare that all of the above statements are true, complete and correct, and I make this declaration knowing that it is of the same effect as if made before a court of law. Signature

Year DayMonth

Date

DO NOT COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SECTION NOW. YOU MAY BE ASKED TO SIGN IN THE PRESENCE OF A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT OR AN OFFICIAL APPOINTED BY THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT.

Solemn declaration I, , do solemnly declare that the information I have given in the foregoing application is truthful, complete and correct, and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath. Signature of applicant

Interpreter declaration I, , do solemnly declare that I have faithfully and accurately interpreted in the language the content of this application and any related forms to the person concerned. I have been informed by the person concerned, and I do verily believe, that he or she completely understands the nature and effect of these forms, and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as is made under oath. Signature of interpreter

Declared before me at this day of of the year

(YYYY)

Name Signature

Canadian GovernmentOfficial

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The information you provide on this form is collected under the authority of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and will be used for the purpose of assessing your application for permanent residence. It will be stored in Personal Information Banks (PPU 039 entitled Overseas Immigration Case File and PPU 042 entitled Immigrant Case File). It may be shared with other organizations in accordance with the consistent use of information under the Privacy Act. Under the provisions of the Privacy Act and the Access to Information Act, individuals have the right to protection of and access to their personal information. Details on these matters are available at the Infosource website (http://infosource.gc.ca) and are also available at public libraries across Canada.

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Requirements

The photographs must be identical and taken within the last six months. They may be either black and white or colour.

The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white or light-coloured background.

Photographs must be printed on quality photographic paper.

Provide two photographs of yourself and each accompanying family member with your application.

Your photographs must comply with the specifications below. If the photographs do not meet the specifications, you will have to provide new photographs before your application can be processed.

If the photographs are digital, they must not be altered in any way.

Your face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling, and with your mouth closed.

You may wear non-tinted prescription glasses as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.

A hairpiece or other cosmetic accessory is acceptable if it does not disguise your normal appearance.

The photographs must show the full front view of the head, with the face in the middle of the photograph, and include the top of the shoulders.

The size of the head, from chin to crown, must be between 31 mm (1 1/4") and 36 mm (1 7/16").

Crown means the top of the head or (if obscured by hair or a head covering) where the top of the head or skull would be if it could be seen.

If the photographs do not meet the specifications, you will have to provide new photographs before your application can be processed.

If you must wear a head covering for religious reasons, make sure your full facial features are not obscured.

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APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY RESIDENT VISA – CHECKLIST

Complete and place this checklist on top of your application.

For information, forms and instructions, please consult the website of one of our visa offices: Buffalo, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle or Washington, DC.

Failure to submit all required documentation may result in the refusal of your application or processing delays. Unless otherwise indicated, submit only photocopies of the documents requested. The documents you provide with

your application will not be returned. Documents not in English or French must be accompanied by a certified translation. Provide both a photocopy of

the original document and the translation in English or French. False statements or submission of fraudulent documents will result in refusal and may lead to legal action against

you.

We do not offer pre-assessment or counselling services. Submit your completed application with all your supporting documents and the appropriate fees and an Immigration Officer will assess it.

You must submit the following:

Each applicant, including accompanying children, must complete, date and sign their own:

Application for a temporary Resident Visa made Outside of Canada (IMM 5257) Answer every

question. If not applicable, write N/A.

Please note: Only the application form above will be accepted by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. If the application form is submitted without the barcode page (page 5 of 5), the processing times will be considerably longer. Outdated application forms will be returned unprocessed.

The principal applicant, his or her spouse or common-law partner, if applicable, and all dependent children

aged 18 years or older listed in the application for temporary residence must complete their own copy of Schedule 1 - Application for Temporary Resident Visa Made Outside of Canada (IMM 5257 - Schedule 1)

Completed, dated and signed.

Answer every question. If not applicable, write N/A.

Each applicant (adult or minor travelling alone) must complete their own:

Family Information (IMM 5645).

Two passport photographs for each applicant. Write the name and birth date of the individual on the back.

Processing fee – ensure that you have paid the correct non-refundable fee.

Valid passport or travel document:

The passport or travel document must be valid for at least 6 months from the date the application is submitted by each person requiring a visa. The validity of a visa cannot extend beyond the validity of the passport.

Your US Non-Immigrant Visa, whether it is in your current passport or an expired passport, must

be included.

The original I-94 card issued by US authorities at the time of your entry into the US.

Proof of sufficient funds to cover expenses for the duration of your visit.

Copies of bank statements or bank book covering the past three months

Any additional relevant documentation (pay slips, property ownership, proof of pension, investments, etc.)

If you are not paying for your own trip, indicate how your trip will be funded. Submit supporting

documentation, for example: parents’ bank statements; letter from employer covering costs; proof of employment and financial documents for host in Canada* (employment letter, pay slips, T4/Notice of Assessment, bank statements), etc.

*Note: Some hosts/sponsors may prefer not to provide their personal information directly to the applicant for submission to the Visa Office. In this case, please enclose a note to this effect. Please be advised that this may lead to slower processing in some cases.

Explain the purpose of your trip - details of your itinerary in Canada, provisional travel arrangements (airline or hotel booking), letter of invitation from the person or business you will visit, registration at a

conference, letter from your employer (as applicable).

If applicable, please also submit:

If you are planning to visit a friend or relative, please provide a letter of invitation. For more

information about the content of the letter of invitation, please read details in English or French.

If a minor is travelling with only one parent, custody documents or a letter of authorization from the other non-accompanying parent is required. Minors (under 18 years of age) travelling alone or with a person other than their parents or legal guardians should have a letter of authorization signed by both parents or legal guardians. This letter should also include the name of the adult who will be responsible for

the children in Canada.

If a minor child intends to study in Canada for a period less than six months, he / she must also submit the letter of acceptance from the institution where he / she will study.

If you answer "Yes" to any one of questions 3 to 7 in the section "Background Information" in the Application for a temporary Resident Visa made Outside of Canada (IMM 5257), you must complete, date and sign a Schedule 1 - Application for a Temporary Resident Visa Made Outside of Canada (IMM 5257 - Schedule 1).

If you would like Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to release information from your case file to someone other than yourself, you must authorize us by completing Authority to release personal information to a designated individual (IMM 5745).

If someone is assisting you in completing your application or you would like someone to do business with

our office on your behalf, completed Use of a Representative form (IMM 5476).

If you are in the United States with a diplomatic or official passport, please provide a note verbale from your office stating the purpose and duration of your travel to Canada.

If you are in the United States with B1/B2 status, please also submit proof of ties to your country of usual residence. This should include (but is not limited to)::

Proof of intention to return to that country (e.g.: airline tickets, travel itineraries),

Proof of employment: A letter from your employer granting leave of absence and

including: your name, position and current salary. This letter must include your employer’s name, address, telephone and fax number. If you are travelling on

business, the letter should also outline the purpose of your trip, and include the names and addresses of the companies you will visit. If you are self-employed, please provide evidence of your business (business registration, license and financial documents, tax

declarations etc.).

Proof of current studies - a current letter and transcript from the educational institution you are attending.

If you are visiting a family member in the US, you should also provide proof of that family member's lawful status in the US.*

*Note: Some hosts/sponsors may prefer not to provide their personal information directly to the applicant for submission to the Visa Office. In this case, please enclose a note to this effect. Please be advised that this may lead to slower processing in some cases.

If you are in the United States with F-1 or M-1 status, please also submit

your original SEVIS I-20 form endorsed within the past 12 months by your student advisor for re-entry to the US

Proof of current studies - a current registration letter and transcript from the educational institution you are attending

If you are now in the practical training phase, you should also submit

your employment authorization document and

Proof of employment, such as a letter from your employer or other proof of current

employment.

If you are in the United States with G-4 status, please also submit

A signed and dated letter from your employer or other proof of current employment

If you are in the United States with H-1 status, please also submit

your original I-797 approval notice form.

Proof of current employment, such as a letter from your employer

If you are in the United States with J-1 status, please also submit

your original DS-2019.

A signed and dated letter from your employer or other proof of current employment or,

If you are a student, originals of your most recent transcript and proof of current enrolment

If you are in the United States with L-1 status, please also submit

your I-797 approval notice form.

Proof of current employment, such as a letter from your employer

If you are in the United States and the holder of a blue-covered refugee travel document, please also submit:

A letter from your employer or other proof of current employment or,

If you are a student, originals of your most recent transcript and proof of current enrolment

If you are in Canada with a study permit and are applying for a temporary resident visa to travel abroad, please submit:

a photocopy of your current study permit,

originals of your most recent transcripts

Proof of current studies - a current letter and transcript from the educational institution you are

attending.

If you are in Canada with a work permit and are applying for a temporary resident visa to travel abroad, please submit:

a photocopy of your current work permit,

Proof of current employment: A letter from your employer or other proof of current employment.