Canada Visa Brochure

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.

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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 Outdated application forms will be returned unprocessed.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)

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Completed, dated and signed. Answer every question. If not applicable, write N/A.

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