| Canada Temporary Visas FAQ, Cando Immigration Services: Canadian Immigration Lawyer |
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1. What is a Temporary Resident Visa? 2. Does everyone planning to visit Canada require a Temporary Resident Visa? 3. Do I need a Study Permit if I plan to study in Canada? 4. How do I qualify for a Work Permit to work in Canada 1. Canadian citizens and Canadian Permanent Residents have the right to enter Canada freely. Other visitors to Canada, including tourists, students, and workers, may need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to enter Canada.
2. No. You do not need a Temporary Resident Visa to visit Canada if you are from a visa-excempt country. Citizens from all other countries must apply for a Temporary Resident Visa before entering Canada.
3. If your studies will last less than six months in Canada, then no Study Permit is required. Any studies beyond six months require a Study Permit, in addition to a Temporary Resident Visa, if you are not from a visa-excempt country.
4. There are many ways to qualify for a Work Permit. In some situations, the Canadian employer must demonstrate that they were unable to find Canadian citizens or Canadian Permanent Residents to fill the position. |