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International Students with Families a presentation for Vancouver Island University 2 March 2018 Meika Lalonde and Corri T. Longridge 101-440 Cambie Street Vancouver BC V6B 2N5 [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 604.662.8200

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Page 1: International Students with Families - Study in Canada at ... · •Your status in Canada •Brief description of relationship (friend/family) •Purpose of visit •Ability to provide

International Students with Families

a presentation for Vancouver Island University

2 March 2018

Meika Lalonde and

Corri T. Longridge

101-440 Cambie Street

Vancouver BC V6B 2N5

[email protected]

[email protected]

Tel: 604.662.8200

Page 2: International Students with Families - Study in Canada at ... · •Your status in Canada •Brief description of relationship (friend/family) •Purpose of visit •Ability to provide

Close family

Family & Friends

Dad

Student/Worker

Brother Romantic Partner

Minor Child

Friend

Page 3: International Students with Families - Study in Canada at ... · •Your status in Canada •Brief description of relationship (friend/family) •Purpose of visit •Ability to provide

Parents- PR Sponsorship - Super visa

Brothers & Sisters

Adult Children *22+ years old*

Visitors: Friends, Parents, Brothers & Sisters, Adult Children

Friends

Page 4: International Students with Families - Study in Canada at ... · •Your status in Canada •Brief description of relationship (friend/family) •Purpose of visit •Ability to provide

To Enter Canada • US Nationals • Visa-exempt nationals: eTA• Visa-requiring nationals: TRV

• Purpose of trip• Length of stay in Canada

• *6 months*• Ties to country of residence

• Employed? • Family?• Responsibilities? • Financial obligations?

• Financial Ability • Upfront medical exam

Visitors: What to apply for?

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1. Application to extend stay in Canada (Visitor Record) 2. Study Permit application 3. Work Permit application

eTA & TRV = Entry document

Visitor Record, Study Permit & Work Permit = Status document

Visitors: Wish to reside in Canada longer than 6 months?

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Visitors: How can I help?

1. Letter of support • Your status in Canada • Brief description of relationship (friend/family) • Purpose of visit • Ability to provide accommodation• Financial resources • Your contact information

2. Hot tips • Common reasons for

refusal• Certified translations• Upfront medical exams

Page 7: International Students with Families - Study in Canada at ... · •Your status in Canada •Brief description of relationship (friend/family) •Purpose of visit •Ability to provide

• eTA or TRV: • Online outside Canada• Country of citizenship or residence

• Visitor Record:• Online inside Canada • As you enter Canada (if TRV-exempt)

• Study & Work Permits: • General rule: Online or paper outside Canada • Exception:

• As you enter Canada (if TRV-exempt) • Inside Canada (limited eligibility)

Visitors: Where to Apply?

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Dependent Spouses, Common-Law Partners & Children

Married or “Common-law” (lived together 1 year)

“Dependent child” (under 22 years old)

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Dependent Family Members: How to Apply?

• eTA or TRV: • Online outside Canada• Country of citizenship or residence

• Study & Work Permits: • General rule:

• Online or paper outside Canada• Automatically receive eTA or TRV

• Exceptions:• Port-of-entry (if TRV-exempt) • Inside Canada (limited eligbility)

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Dependent Family Members: When to apply?

• Concurrently or• After principal applicant’s approval

Processing times: Google “IRCC processing times”

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Dependent Family Members: What to Include?

• Document Checklist:

• Information and documentation requirements differ based on country of citizenship and residence of applicant

• Proof of funds

• Translations

• Passport validity issues

• Step-children

• If your family member is applying after you, he/she should include:

• Proof that you are a full-time student & hold a valid study permit; or

• Proof that you are a skilled worker

Page 12: International Students with Families - Study in Canada at ... · •Your status in Canada •Brief description of relationship (friend/family) •Purpose of visit •Ability to provide

Dependent Family Members: What to Include?

Page 13: International Students with Families - Study in Canada at ... · •Your status in Canada •Brief description of relationship (friend/family) •Purpose of visit •Ability to provide

Dependent Family Members: What to Include?

Page 14: International Students with Families - Study in Canada at ... · •Your status in Canada •Brief description of relationship (friend/family) •Purpose of visit •Ability to provide

Dependent Family Members: What to Include?

Additional forms?Police certificates?

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Dependent Family Members: What to Include?

Proof of funds: Google “IRCC proof of funds student”

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Dependent Family Members: What to Include?

Proof of funds continued:

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Admissibility Issues

Criminal inadmissibility

Medical inadmissibility

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Post-Graduation Issues

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Thank You!

Meika: [email protected]

Corri: [email protected]

Tel: 604.662.8200