Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada

IMMIGRATION

Table of Contents

Overview .......................................... 1 Before You Apply ............................... 2 Step 1. Gather Documents ................. 5 Step 2. Complete the Application ......... 6 Step 3. Pay the Fees .........................23 Step 4. Submit the Application ...........25 What Happens Next ..........................26 How to Contact CIC ..........................29

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Appendix

Appendix A – Photo specifications

Forms

Application for Temporary Resident Visa Made Outside of Canada (IMM 5257) Family Information (IMM 5645) Document Checklist (IMM 5484) Schedule 1 – Application for a Temporary Resident Visa Made Outside of Canada (IMM5257 – Schedule 1) Statutory Declaration of Commonlaw Union (IMM 5409) Use of a Representative (IMM 5476)

Applying for a Temporary Resident Visa Outside Canada

This application is made available free of charge by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and is not to be sold to applicants. This publication is available in alternative formats upon request. Également disponible en français

IMM 5256 E (12-2011)

Overview

Application package This application package consists of:   an instruction guide, and the required forms.

The instruction guide is a tool that provides:   the information you must know about this application before sending it to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), and assistance on how to fill out the forms and the required supporting documents.

Read the instruction guide thoroughly and then fill out each applicable form. The forms are specifically designed with questions that will assist the processing of your application.

Symbols used in this guide

This guide uses the following symbols to indicate information of particular importance. This symbol… Tells you… What you must do to have your application processed.

Important information that you need to be aware...