Visitor Visa(Visiting Family Members)

It is a type of Canada temporary resident visitor visa, mainly used to visit friends and relatives in Canada, if there is no special mark, the visitor visa can default to a six-month period of stay upon landing. If the period of stay expires, the applicant can apply for an extension in Canada, i.e. apply for a Visitor Record. In addition to meeting the basic requirements for a temporary visitor visa and providing the documents required for a visitor visa, the applicant must also demonstrate a Strong-Tie with his or her original place of residence in order to convince the visa officer that the applicant will not violate the law by staying in Canada when the visit expires and will definitely leave on schedule. The visa officer must be convinced that the applicant is not in Canada illegally and will leave as scheduled. For elderly parents and grandparents who have submitted a family reunification sponsorship, or who have no intention of immigrating to Canada, it is possible to apply for a multiple-entry visa valid for up to five years.

List of Application Documents

Applicants are required to provide:

1. if you are employed, a letter of leave from your employer on letterhead containing: your name, title, and current salary amount; a letter on letterhead containing your company address, telephone number, fax number, and other contact information.

2. if you are retired, a retirement certificate stating the amount of your pension.

3. original proof of funds and reflecting the history of accumulation of funds.

4. proof of property in China (e.g., proof of real estate, vehicle registration, etc.).

5. proof of relationship with the Canadian inviter (copy of birth certificate, copy of marriage certificate, proof of correspondence, etc.).

The Canadian inviter must provide:

1. a letter of invitation stating the purpose of the visit.

2. a list of the inviter's family members

3. copies of the inviter's citizenship or immigration documents (e.g. IMM1000 form, permanent resident card - front and back copies, study permit, work permit).

4. originals of the following documents.

a) Certificate of the tax status of the inviter and spouse from the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA).

b) If employed, a letter of employment stating the income of the inviter and his or her spouse.

c) If enrolled in school, a letter of acceptance and transcripts from the school where the person is enrolled.