You can choose to apply for the visa in person or by mail.
It is more convenient to apply for a Canadian visa. The process of applying for a Canadian visa is introduced below:
Process
Applying for a Canadian visa is divided into four steps. The first is to apply for an online application account and fill in the information, the second is to prepare the application materials and submit them online, the third is to pay the fee, and the fourth is to mail the visa.
Visa material preparation
a. Materials that applicants must submit online:
1. IMM5257 & IMM5645 forms, 5257 is a personal information form, and 5645 is a family member sheet. If only the applicant is going to Canada, he or she needs to fill in the first three lines and upload it. Please note that both tables require a higher version of Adobe PDF to read. After filling out these forms, you can upload them directly without signing or scanning them.
2. A mainland passport valid for more than 6 months. If you are a student studying in the United States, you need an I-94 and a valid US F1 visa for more than 3 months.
3. Electronic visa photo
The visa photo needs to be an electronic version, with a minimum size of 35mm x 45mm.
b. Supplementary materials optionally submitted by the applicant:
1. Itinerary
You can write your own travel itinerary in Word and print it out later. , sign your name, scan it into a PDF file and upload it. It would be best if you have flight and hotel booking records.
2. Purpose of Travel: Purpose of Travel
If you have an invitation letter, just upload it. If there isn't one, write one yourself and say the purpose is to travel. Likewise, PDFs need to be printed, signed, and scanned. Students can upload a scanned copy of their I-20.
3. General Education and Employment Form Basic academic qualifications and employment information
Just decide this based on your own situation. Students can upload their transcripts or tuition receipts.
4. Financial Resource of Supporter Income certificate, you can ask the unit to issue an income certificate, or you can directly go to your bank website to download the BankStatement. The money in the account does not need to be too much, as long as it can cover travel expenses in Canada.
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