Get Checklist For Private Visitor Temporary Resident Visa Application

Filling out the checklist for a private visitor temporary resident visa application can seem overwhelming, but with the right guidance, you can complete it accurately. This guide offers step-by-step instructions to help you effectively navigate the necessary components of the application.

Follow the steps to complete your application checklist confidently.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the checklist form and open it in your preferred online editor.
2. Enter your name in the designated field. Ensure that the name matches exactly as it appears on your passport.
3. Provide your passport number. This should be the specific number found on the passport you will be using for your visit.
4. Indicate the purpose of your visit. Clearly state whether you are visiting family or friends.
5. If applicable, enter your group number. If you are not part of a group, leave this field blank.
6. Confirm if your visit is for official use by selecting yes or no. If you respond no, provide a brief explanation in the space provided.
7. Ensure you have completed the ‘Application for a Temporary Resident Visa’ (IMM 5257) form separately for each applicant, including accompanying children.
8. Fill out the ‘Family Information’ form (IMM 5645) for each family member aged 18 and older, ensuring it is in English or French and Chinese.
9. Complete the ‘Education and Employment’ form for all family members aged 18 and above, using the same language criteria as step 8.
10. Prepare two recent photographs for each applicant and family member. Ensure they meet the size and background requirements specified.
11. Verify that each applicant has a valid passport, ensuring it has at least six months validity and one blank page.
12. Include a photocopy of your national identity document. Ensure the copy showcases both the front and back.
13. Attach two self-addressed adhesive labels with your current address written in Chinese characters. No envelopes are necessary.
14. Confirm that you have paid the correct application processing fee in cash. Note that this fee is non-refundable.
15. If you have a representative, fill out the ‘Use of a Representative’ form (IMM 5476E).
16. If applicable, gather a parental letter of consent for children under 18 years, detailing travel dates and parental contact information.
17. If employed, secure a signed original letter from your employer that includes your job title, salary, hire date, and employer contact information.
18. If retired, provide a retirement certificate indicating your pension amount.
19. For students traveling outside of school holidays, obtain a letter from your school confirming your enrollment and good standing.
20. Gather original bank documents evidencing your financial history over previous months.
21. Provide evidence of assets in China, such as property certificates or vehicle registration documents.
22. Include proof of relationship with your inviter in Canada, through relevant documents like birth or marriage certificates.
23. Attach an invitation letter from your inviter, stating the purpose and duration of your visit.
24. Compile a list of all individuals living in the inviter’s household.
25. Submit a copy of the inviter’s citizenship or immigration status document.
26. Provide independent documentation regarding the inviter’s income and financial situation.
27. If the inviter is studying in Canada, submit their letter of acceptance from the school.
28. Once you have completed each section, save your changes, and prepare to download, print, or share the filled-out checklist.

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