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Guía 5487 - Solicitud de permiso de

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Descripción general
Antes de presentar la solicitud
Paso 1. Reúna los documentos
Paso 2. Completar la solicitud
Paso 3. Pagar las tasas
Paso 4. Presentar la solicitud
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Especificaciones de la fotografía para la solicitud de visa de residente
temporal

Este documento no es un documento legal. Las explicaciones y

definiciones no constituyen definiciones legales. En caso de discrepancia
entre el texto de este documento y la legislación o normativa aplicable,
prevalecerá el texto legal de la legislación o normativa.
Para información legal consulte los siguientes documentos:

Ley de inmigración y protección de refugiados

Reglamento de inmigración y protección de refugiados

Descripción general
Paquete de solicitud
Este paquete de aplicación contiene:

una guía de instrucciones, y

Los formularios que necesitas rellenar.

La guía de instrucciones :

tiene información que debe saber antes de enviar su solicitud y

explica cómo completar los formularios y reunir los documentos de
respaldo.

Lea completamente la guía de instrucciones y luego complete cada uno de

los formularios correspondientes.

Los formularios están diseñados con preguntas que ayudarán al

procesamiento de su solicitud.

Símbolos utilizados en esta guía

Esta guía utiliza estos símbolos para llamar su atención sobre información
importante:

Lo que debes hacer para que tu solicitud sea procesada.

Información importante que debes saber para evitar retrasos u otros
problemas.

Dónde obtener más información.

 Nota: Consejos que te ayudarán con esta aplicación.

Antes de presentar la solicitud

¿Quién puede utilizar esta guía de aplicación?
Esta guía de solicitud le ayudará a solicitar un permiso de trabajo desde
fuera de Canadá.

¿Qué es el trabajo?
El trabajo es una actividad por la que se paga un salario o se gana una
comisión. Una actividad no remunerada también puede ser “trabajo” si
compite directamente con las actividades de los ciudadanos o residentes
permanentes en el mercado laboral canadiense.

¿Qué es un permiso de trabajo?

Un permiso de trabajo es una autorización escrita que:
 emitido por un funcionario que permite a una persona que no es
ciudadano canadiense o residente permanente trabajar en Canadá;
necesario si desea trabajar en Canadá, incluso si su empleador no está
en Canadá;
Generalmente válido únicamente para un empleador, un trabajo y un
período de tiempo específicos;
emitido con base en una evaluación de impacto en el mercado laboral
(LMIA) de Empleo y Desarrollo Social de Canadá (ESDC), o una oferta
de empleo de un empleador exento de LMIA.

Régimen de cumplimiento del empleador

The Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) have
requirements that allow Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
(IRCC) to protect your rights when you work in Canada by making sure that
your employer respects the terms of their offer of employment.

For a work permit application, we will evaluate your employer on:

whether or not the offer of employment is genuine;

their compliance history (within the past six years) with the
commitments listed in their offer of employment with respect to:
wages;
working conditions; and
the job.
whether or not they follow Federal-Provincial or Territorial Laws; and
whether or not they are banned from hiring a foreign national as per
the Immigration and Refugees Protection Regulations (IRPR).
Employers who have not complied with past commitments to foreign
workers may be banned from hiring any foreign workers for a specific
length of time. The length of the ban is noted on the public list of
employers who have been found non-compliant.

You must not work for an ineligible employer. Check the current List of
employers who have been found non-compliant.

 Note: If your employer is a mission, foreign government, international

organization or a bridge or tunnel authority, they may be exempt from
the Employer Compliance Regime. Find out more about this
exemption.

What is a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)?

An LMIA is a document from Employment and Social Development Canada
(ESDC) that gives the employer permission to hire a temporary worker.

ESDC will assess the employer’s LMIA application to determine what impact
hiring a temporary foreign worker would have on Canada’s job market.
ESDC will issue a positive or negative LMIA letter to the employer. Your
employer should give you a copy of this letter to include with your
application for a work permit.

The LMIA is usually given for a specific period of time and the work permit
issued will match that period. If you want to renew your work permit
beyond this period, you will likely need a new LMIA. Find out more about
the LMIA.

 Note: LMIA-exempt work permits have different conditions that are

reviewed by IRCC or CBSA. Find out if you need an LMIA.
Offers of Employment from a specific employer for LMIA-exempt foreign
workers
If you do not need an LMIA to work in Canada, your employer must submit
an offer of employment to us through the Employer Portal. Your employer
must give you an offer of employment number and pay the Employer
compliance fee before you start your work permit application. The offer of
employment number starts with the letter “A” and is followed by seven
numbers.

If your employer does not need to pay the employer compliance fee, they
must upload proof of their fee exemption in the Employer Portal.

Do I need a work permit to work in Canada?

You need a work permit if you are not a Canadian citizen or a permanent
resident and you want to work temporarily in Canada.

Depending on the nature of the activity, you may be exempt from a work
permit under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations. In
most cases, you will need one to work legally in Canada.

Find out if you need a work permit.

You can also find information in the Help Centre.

When should I apply?

You should apply as soon as you have:

a written job offer or employment contract, and

The LMIA decision letter that your employer received from ESDC or the
offer of employment number from your employer if you do not need
an LMIA.
Am I eligible?
You must show the officer that you are eligible under Canada’s Immigration
law and that you will be in Canada for a temporary stay. You must:

satisfy an officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your
employment;
be law-abiding and have no record of criminal activity (you may be
asked to give us a Police Clearance Certificate);
not be a danger to the security of Canada;
be in good health and complete a medical exam, if needed;
not intend to engage in employment with an employer on the List of
Ineligible Employers;
not plan to work with an employer who, on a regular basis, offers
striptease, erotic dance, escort services or erotic massages; and
provide any other documents the officer needs to establish your
admissibility.

Are there any conditions on my work permit?

An officer may impose, change or cancel conditions when issuing a work
permit. These may include any of the following:

the type of employment;

the employer you can work for;
where you can work;
how long you can continue to work; and
the times or periods of work.
Do I need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or an Electronic Travel
Authorization (eTA)?
If you want to work in Canada, you may need a TRV or an eTA.

A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) is an official document issued by an officer

that is placed in your passport to show that you meet the general
requirements for admission to Canada as a temporary resident. An
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is a paperless document that is
electronically linked to your passport. It also shows that you are eligible to
enter Canada as a temporary resident.

If you need a TRV or an eTA, you do not have to fill out a separate
application or pay more fees. It will be issued by the officer at the same
time as the documents you need for your entry to Canada as a worker.

Find out if you need a TRV or an eTA.

Applying for a post-graduation work permit from outside Canada

If you graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institution and are
applying for a post-graduation work permit from outside Canada, you must
indicate this on your Application form for a work permit made from outside
Canada (IMM 1295) :

In the section “Details of intended work in Canada”:

Question 1: Choose “Open Work Permit”

Question 2a (Name of employer): Write “Post Graduate Work Permit”

You have up to 180 days after you receive confirmation from your school
that you have completed all the requirements of your study program to
apply for a work permit. This confirmation could be a degree, diploma,
transcript or an official letter from your school.
 Note: To be eligible, your study permit must have been valid at some
point during these 180 days.

See if you’re eligible for a Post-graduation work permit.

Important information:

Family member definitions

Your family members include your spouse or common-law partner, your
dependent children and any children that are their dependent children.

Spouse
Refers to either of the two persons (any gender) in a marriage legally
recognized in the country in which it took place, as well as in Canada.

Proxy, telephone, fax, internet and similar forms of marriage where one or
both parties were not physically present are not considered as valid spousal
relationships under the Regulations nor are polygamous marriages. For
more information, consult our policy on the legality of a marriage.

Common-law partner
Refers to a person who is living in a conjugal relationship with another
person (any gender), and has done so continuously for a period of at least
one year. A conjugal relationship exists when there is a significant degree
of commitment between two people.
This can be shown with evidence that the couple share the same home,
support each other financially and emotionally, have children together, or
present themselves in public as a couple.
Common-law partners who have been in a conjugal relationship for at least
one year, but are unable to live together or appear in public together
because of legal restrictions in their home country or who have been
separated for reasons beyond their control (for example, civil war or armed
conflict) may still qualify and should be included on the application.

Dependent children
We assess your child’s eligibility as a dependant based on how old they
were at a specific point in time, called the "lock-in date". This is usually the
date we received your application. To see if your child qualifies as a
dependant, we consider the age of your child on the lock-in date, even
though your child’s age may change during processing.

Your child or the child of your spouse or common-law partner can be

considered a dependent child if that child meets the requirements below
on the lock-in date:
They’re under 22 years old, and
They don’t have a spouse or common-law partner
Children 22 years old or older qualify as dependants if they meet both of
these requirements:

They have depended on their parents for financial support since before
the age of 22, and
They are unable to financially support themselves because of a mental
or physical condition

With the exception of age, dependants must continue to meet these

requirements until we finish processing your application.

Not sure if your child is a dependant? Check if your child qualifies by

answering a few questions.

If your child’s age was locked in on or before October 23, 2017, a previous
definition of dependent children may apply.

Dependent child of a dependent child

Refers to children of dependent children of the applicant and those of the
spouse or common-law partner, if applicable.

Do I have to apply separately for my family members?

Family members must complete their own application forms. However, you
may submit your applications together online or at a Visa Application
Centre (VAC) and use one payment receipt for the total amount.

Your spouse or common-law partner and children must meet all of the
requirements for temporary residence in Canada.

May my spouse or common-law partner and children work in

Canada?
To work in Canada, your spouse or common-law partner and your
dependent children must apply for their own work permits. Each person
must meet the requirements to get a work permit, including
the LMIA requirement.

They may, however apply for their work permit from within Canada. Find
more details in the Help Centre.

May my children attend school?

Your children may attend school in Canada. You must apply for their study
permit at the same time as your own. If your children plan to join you at a
later date, they must apply for a study permit before coming to Canada.
Are there medical requirements?

If you plan to work, visit or study in Canada for six months or less:
You usually do not need a medical exam.

If you plan to work, visit or study in Canada for more than six months:
You will need a medical exam if you:

have lived temporarily for six or more months in a row:

in any of these countries or territories
in the one year immediately before the date you want to enter
Canada. (This applies even if you are a citizen of a country that
does not need a visa to enter Canada.)

 Regardless of the length of time you are in Canada, you will need a
medical exam if you wish to work in one of the following fields:
a designated occupation, such as the field of health services or
with children. Examples of designated occupations include
hospital staff, clinical laboratory workers, patient attendants in
nursing and geriatric homes, and medical and dental students
admitted to attend Canadian universities;
to work in agricultural occupations, you will need a medical exam
if you have lived in certain countries or territories.

You and your family members may need a medical exam to come to
Canada. Find out more by checking the Medical examination requirements
for temporary residents.

You may either:

have an upfront medical exam by contacting a Panel Physician; or

 wait until your application is reviewed and medical instructions are
given to you by the visa office.

Get the instructions to complete the medical exam.

When medical results are submitted up front, routine cases benefit from
faster processing since we do not have to ask for them at a later date. This
is done at your own cost and does not influence the final decision on your
application. If you have an upfront medical exam, you must submit proof
that you completed the medical exam with your application. Failure to do
so may result in processing delays.

The officer’s decision is based on the type of job you will have and where
you have lived in the past year.

If you want to work in health services, child care, primary or secondary

education, you will need a medical exam and a satisfactory medical
assessment before we can issue you a work permit.

If you want to work in agricultural occupations, you will need a medical

exam if you have lived in certain countries or territories.

 Note: A medical exam may add over three months to the processing
of your application.

Biometría
Es posible que deba proporcionar sus datos biométricos para este permiso.
Si necesita proporcionar datos biométricos, pague la tarifa de biometría
cuando presente la solicitud . La tarifa cubre el costo de tomar las huellas
dactilares y una fotografía digital.
Descubre si necesitas dar tus datos biométricos .

How often do you give your biometrics

You only need to give your biometrics once every 10 years when you apply
for a visa or permit. However, we can’t issue a visa or permit longer than
10 years from the last date you gave your biometrics.

Check when your biometrics expire.

When to give your biometrics

If you submit your application online or by mail.

You can give your biometrics after you:

pay for and submit your application and biometric fees, and
get a biometric instruction letter (BIL) that will direct you to a list
of official locations you may choose from.

You must provide your biometric data promptly after receiving the
instruction letter inviting you to do so.

If you submit your application in person at a visa application centre (VAC)

You may be able to book an appointment in advance to give your
biometrics at the same time that you submit your application at a VAC. If
you can’t give your biometrics when you submit your application you will
have to make an appointment at the VAC to give them at a later date.

Extend the validity of your biometrics

If you want a visa or permit for longer than 10 years from the last date you
gave your biometrics, you can choose to give your biometrics again when
you apply. You can give your biometrics again even if they’re still valid.

Follow these steps when you apply for your visa or permit:
 1. Pay the biometrics fee when you apply.
2. Wait for your biometric instruction letter (BIL). You must use the BIL
that was issued for this application.
3. Book an appointment and visit an official biometric collection location
to give your biometrics again.

Where to give your biometrics

You need to book an appointment to give your biometrics at one of these
official biometric collection service points.

We’ll start processing your application after we get your biometrics.

Step 1. Gather documents

What documents do I need?
Use the Document Checklist [IMM 5488]  to help you gather the
supporting documents needed to apply for a work permit.

You need different forms depending on how you are applying and where
you are applying from. Please refer to the specific instructions from the
responsible visa office for your region to ensure you submit a complete
application.

Important information: If you do not send all the requested

information or documents, the processing of your application could be
delayed.

1. Proof of identity
A valid passport or travel document that gives you the right to
return to the country or territory that issued it; and
 Two (2) photos of yourself and each family member accompanying
you, that meet the Visa application photograph specifications.

 Note: if you need to give biometric information (biometric

fingerprints and a biometric photo), do not include paper
photos. Find out if you need to give biometrics.

2. Proof of employment in Canada

For LMIA-exempt work permits: The offer of employment number
(begins with the letter “A” and is followed by seven numbers) that
your employer should give to you,
OR

If you need an LMIA to work: A copy of the labour market impact

assessment (LMIA) from ESDC (your employer should give this to
you), AND a copy of your employment contract from your future
employer.

Proof that you are eligible for the job (for example: a valid
Canadian provincial or territorial trade certificate, educational
requirements or past work experience outlined in a resume).
A copy of the attestation of issuance of your Quebec Acceptance
Certificate (CAQ) from the ministère de l’Immigration, de la
Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI), if you plan to work in
Quebec or will be working in Quebec. If you do not need an LMIA
you will usually not need a CAQ.
3. Proof of relationship
You may need to provide a marriage certificate and birth
certificates for any accompanying family members.
If you are in a common-law relationship and your common-law
partner will accompany you to Canada, you must fill out and click
 on the “Validate” button located at the end of the form Statutory
Declaration of Common-Law Union (IMM 5409)  and send proof
listed on the form to support your relationship.
4. Other documents
If you are not a citizen of the country or territory where you are
applying, you must send proof of your present immigration status
in that country or territory.
If the government that issued your passport or travel document
requires a re-entry permit, you must receive it before you apply for
a work permit.
You may need to give us more documents.

Do you plan to work in Quebec?

In general, to work in Quebec, you need an attestation of issuance of a
Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) issued by the ministère de
l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) before applying
for a work permit from.

Your employer must contact:

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), and

the MIFI to get permission to hire you.

Your employer will ask you to sign the application for a CAQ and will send it
to the MIFI on your behalf.

Please refer to the MIFI (Ministère de l'Inmigration, de la Francisation et de

l'Intégration) website for contact information and for the latest updates on
the process and documents needed for Quebec.
Translation of documents
You must include the following along with any document that is not in
English or French:

the English or French translation; and

an affidavit from the person who completed the translation (if they are
not a certified translator).

Translations may be done by:

a person who is fluent in both languages (English or French, and the

unofficial language); or
a Canadian certified translator (a member in good standing of a
provincial or territorial organization of translators and interpreters in
Canada).

If the translation isn’t done by a Canadian certified translator, the person

who completed the translation must provide an affidavit swearing to their
language proficiency and the accuracy of the translation.

The affidavit must be sworn in the presence of:

In Canada:

a notary public;
a commissioner of oaths; or
a commissioner of taking affidavits.

Authority to certify varies by province and territory. Consult your local

provincial or territorial authorities.

Outside of Canada:

a notary public
Authority to administer oaths varies by country. Consult your local
authorities.

Important information: Translations must not be done by the

applicants themselves nor by members of the applicant’s family. This
includes a parent, guardian, sibling, spouse, common-law partner, conjugal
partner, grandparent, child, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew and first cousin.

 Note: An affidavit is a document on which the translator has sworn, in

the presence of a person authorized to administer oaths in the
country where the translator is living, that the contents of their
translation are a true translation and representation of the contents of
the original document. Translators who are certified in Canada
don’t need to supply an affidavit.

Certified true copies

To have a photocopy of a document certified, an authorized person must
compare the original document to the photocopy and must print all of the
following on the photocopy:

“I certify that this is a true copy of the original document”;

the name of the original document;
the date of the certification;
the name of the authorized person;
their official position or title; and
their signature.

Who can certify copies?

Only authorized people can certify copies.
Important information: Certifying of copies must not be done by the
applicants themselves nor by an applicant’s parent, guardian, sibling,
spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner, grandparent, child, aunt,
uncle, niece, nephew or first cousin.

People authorized to certify copies include the following:

In Canada:

a notary public;
a commissioner of oaths; or
a commissioner of taking affidavits.

Authority to certify varies by province and territory. Check with your

local provincial or territorial authorities to learn who has the authority to
certify.

Outside Canada:

a notary public

Authority to certify international documents varies by country. Check

with your local authorities to learn who has the authority to certify in your
country.

Step 2. Complete the Application

You must fill out and submit these forms:
Application For Work Permit Made Outside of Canada (IMM 1295) 
Document Checklist (IMM 5488) 
Family Information (IMM 5707) 
Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union [IMM 5409]  , if it applies
to you
 Use of a Representative [IMM 5476]  , if it applies to you
Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated Individual
[IMM 5475]  , if it applies to you

 Note: A migration officer may ask you for more supporting

documents.

Important information: It is a serious offence to give false or

misleading information on these forms. The information on your
application may be verified.

Be complete and accurate

Important information
Fill out all sections. If a section does not apply to you, write “Not
Applicable” or “NA”. Do not do this for the name fields (your last name and
given names). Instead, see questions 1 and 2 under the “Personal Details”
section of form IMM 1295 for instructions. You must sign and date the
application.

If your application is incomplete it may be rejected or sent back to you and

this will delay processing.

If you need more space for any section, print another page with the
correct section. Complete and submit this page with your application.

Use of a Representative (IMM 5476)

Who may use this form?

Fill out this form only if you:
 are appointing a representative;
need to update contact information for your previously appointed
representative; or
are cancelling a representative’s appointment.

If you have dependent children aged 18 years or older, they must fill out
their own copy of this form if a representative is also conducting business
on their behalf.

Who is a representative?
A representative is someone who:

you have appointed by completing the IMM 5476 form;

gives advice, consultation, or guidance to you at any stage of the
application process; and
has your consent to conduct business on your behalf with Immigration,
Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Canada Border
Services Agency (CBSA).

You are not obliged to hire a representative. We treat everyone equally,

whether they use the service of a representative or not.

For more information, see: Use of a Representative.

Notify IRCC about any changes

You must use this Web form to tell us if any information changes regarding
the person you authorized to represent you on your application.

Notify IRCC about any changes

You must use this Web form to tell us if any information changes regarding
the person you authorized to represent you on your application.
Step 3. Pay the Fees
Fees
There may be three separate fees to pay:

an application processing fee;

an open work permit holder fee;
a biometric fee.

Find out if you need to give biometrics.

Use the table below to calculate the total amount of fees you need to pay
(all fees are in Canadian dollars). You must pay your processing fees and
include the payment receipt with your application. If you or your family
members need to give biometric information, the biometric fee should be
paid at the same time and in the same way as the processing fee.

 Note: You may need to pay the fees in local currency.

Your fees
Application $CAN

Work Permit (including extensions) – per person $155

Work permit (including extensions) – per group (3 or more $465

performing artists)
Maximum fee for a group of 3 or more performing artists applying at the
same time and place

Additional cost for open Work Permit Holder 1 $100

Fees can change at any time.

1 If you are applying for an Open Work Permit, you must pay the
$100 Open Work Permit Holder fee in addition to the Work Permit
fee of $155.
Open Work Permit Holder fee is refunded if the application is
refused.

Biometrics Fees $CAN

Biometrics – per person $85

Biometrics – per family (2 or more people) $170

Maximum fee for a family of 2 or more people applying at the same time
and place

Biometrics – per group (3 or more performing artists) $255

Maximum fee for a group of 3 or more performing artists applying at the
same time and place

 Note: Make sure you are eligible for the services you are requesting
before you pay the fees.

The processing and biometric fees will not be refunded, no matter the
final decision. For example, being found ineligible for a study permit is part
of the processing and the fees will not be refunded. If you apply again, you
will have to pay another application processing fee and if it applies to you,
another biometric fee.
How to pay the fees for your application
To pay your fees for your application you’ll need:

a valid e-mail address;

access to a printer (you’ll need to print the receipt), and

a credit card, Debit MasterCard® or Visa® Debit card.

Visit the link below and follow these instructions to pay:

Go to Online Payment.

Follow the online instructions.

At the end, click on the button to print the IRCC official receipt
with barcode. Print two copies.

Attach a copy of this receipt to your completed application.

Keep the second copy of the receipt for your records.

Do not exit without printing the receipt! The printed receipt is your
proof of payment!

If you cannot pay your fees online:

Visit the Pay your fees page to learn about the methods of payment
accepted by Canadian migration offices.

Incorrect fee payment

Incorrect fee payments may delay processing of your application.

Payment issue – No fee included

We will return your application.
Note: We will start processing your application after you return your
application with the fees.

Payment issue – Not enough fees included

We will return your application and tell you of how much to pay.

Note: We will start processing your application once you return your
application with the correct fees.

Payment issue – Overpayment

We will:

start processing your application, and

send you a refund.

Note: You do not have to ask for a refund, it will be done automatically.

Payment issue –Required biometric fee not included

We will:

tell you the fee amount and how to pay it.

Note: We will continue processing of your application after you send the
missing fees.

Step 4. Submit the Application

Where do I apply?
You may send your application to a Visa Application Center (VAC) that
serves your area or apply online.
Send the document checklist
Make sure you fill out the Document Checklist [IMM 5488]  and include it
with your application package.

What Happens Next

The application process

Submission

Completion check
Once you have submitted your application, we will check to make sure that:

you have properly completed and submitted all of the required

application forms;
you have paid the application processing fee; and
you have sent all requested supporting documentation.

If your application package is incomplete:

we will return it to you;

we will not create a file; and
we will not keep a record until you have submitted a complete
application.

Note: To avoid processing delays, pay your biometric fees at the same time
as your application processing fees, using the same method of payment.

Processing

Review for decision

An officer will review your application and assess all the information and
documents you have given. If the officer decides that an interview is
needed, you will get a letter specifying the date, time and place.

If your application is refused:

we will send you any original documents, including your passport (if
you submitted it with your application); and
we will send you an explanation about the refusal of your application.

If your application is approved:

we will send you any original documents, including your passport (if
you submitted it with your application); and
we will send you a letter of introduction confirming the approval of
your work permit application.

 Note: If we suspect that you have submitted false documents, they

will not be returned.

Arrival in Canada
If there has been a change in circumstances between the date of your
application for a work permit and your arrival in Canada, or if more
information becomes available to the migration office, you may be refused
entry.

A letter of introduction does not guarantee entry into Canada.

An officer at the port of entry will decide if you are still eligible for
admission when you arrive and how long you may stay. You will be issued a
work permit at this time.
You must leave Canada on or before the date set by the officer or you must
apply for an extension of your status in Canada.

 Note: If you gave biometric information as part of your application,

when you arrive at the Canadian port of entry, the officer:
will check your travel documents and compare you to the photo
taken at the time of your application, and
may ask you to proceed to a secondary inspection line where your
fingerprints will be compared with the fingerprints that were
taken at the time of your application.

What you can do to help processing

There are certain things you can do to help make sure your application is
processed as fast as possible:

submit all documents and information we have asked for with your
application
pay your application and biometric fees (if required)
provide your biometrics as soon as possible (if required)
tell us if your contact information changes, including:
mailing address;
telephone numbers;
facsimile number (fax);
e-mail address.

Things that delay processing

The following may delay processing:

unclear photocopies of documents;

 verification of your information and documents;
a medical condition that may need more tests or consultations;
a criminal or security issue;
consultation is needed with other offices in Canada or abroad.

Current processing times

For more information
You can check current processing times on the Application processing
times webpage.

Protecting your information

Your personal information, including biometric fingerprints and
photograph, if given:

may be shared with other Canadian government institutions as well as

foreign governments as permitted under the provisions of the Privacy
Act,
will be available to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
(IRCC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) employees who
need to see it in order to provide the services to you, and
will not be disclosed to anyone else except as permitted under the
provisions of the Privacy Act.

You can find more information about the protection of

your data by visiting the Help Centre.
For more information:
Find out more about the protection of your biometric
information.
Quality Assurance Program
Our quality assurance program randomly chooses applications for a special
review. If chosen, we will ask you to attend an interview with an IRCC
official to:

verify that the documentation and any other information you

submitted is accurate,
verify that your application has been completed properly.

 Note: We will notify you in writing if your application is chosen.

Online services
For more information about the programs offered by IRCC, visit
Immigration and Citizenship.

Need help?
If you need help, you can find answers to your questions by visiting the
Help Centre.

Temporary Resident Visa application

photograph specifications
Send two photos meeting the Visa application photograph specifications.
On the back of two photos, write your name and date of birth.
 Note: If you need to give biometric fingerprints and photo, you do not
need to include paper photos with your application

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Fecha de modificación:
27 de septiembre de 2024