Unless you are the spouse of a Canadian permanent resident or citizen (or for some other humanitarian reason), you must send you application to a visa office abroad. If your visitor's visa expires, then you must either leave Canada or apply for an extension. The Entrepreneur must meet certain terms and conditions as explained in the Canadian Immigration Business Category section of this Web site.

Yes, you can. You may apply for a Temporary Work Permit on its own or in combination with an application for a Canada Immigration Visa. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) recognizes the concept of "dual intent" whereby, you desire to work in Canada temporarily and thereafter reside and work in Canada permanently. See similar questions...

Temporary Entry - Canadian Visa - FAQ Free Evaluation Newsletter Link to Us Recommend this Site Contact Us The Canadian government is currently issuing temporary employment authorization visas under an expedited process, to qualified professionals and skilled persons under the "Information Technology Workers Program". See similar questions...

establish at least one full time job for a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident other than the Entrepreneur and family members. If the Entrepreneur does not fullfil these conditions, there is a possibility of losing Canadian Permanent Resident status. See similar questions...

You should apply for your Visa in person at the relevant Belgian embassy or consulate in your country of residence. If there is no Belgian embassy or consulate in your country of residence, you should apply to the Belgian embassy responsible for that country (usually located in a neighbouring country). This embassy will also tell you if you can submit your Visa application in your country of residence via the embassy of another Schengen country. See similar questions...

Depending on the passport that you hold, you may be eligible to apply for a tourist/visitor visa online (ETA - Electronic Travel Authority). Applications for ETAs can also be submitted through travel agents or airlines. An ETA will let you spend up to 3 months in Australia. See the ETA site for more information about the types of ETA, eligibility, fees, conditions, etc. See similar questions...

When you come to Canada to study for less than 6 months, you are not required to obtain a student visa. However, a visitor's visa might be required depending on your nationality. Mexico, Costa Rica and Spain, are among the countries that do not require a visitor's visa, citizens can travel and study in Canada for a maximum 6-month period. Other nationalities should contact the Canadian embassy in their countries and verify if they need a visitor's visa. See similar questions...

citizens of Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Botswana, Brunei, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel (National Passport holders only), Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Portugal, Republic of Korea, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. See similar questions...

If you are making a short trip outside of the U.S., your visa has not expired, and you are still participating in the same program listed on your J visa, there is no need to obtain another visa. See similar questions...

The advantage of having an immigration consultant in Canada is that you can register a complaint against an immigration consultant through The Better Business Bureau of Canada . The Better Business Bureau is a private, nonprofit, self regulatory organization dedicated to promoting fairness and honesty in the marketplace. This option may not be available if you decide to hire an immigration consultant outside of Canada. See similar questions...

For Skilled Worker applicants we recommend that you complete and submit an on-line assessment of your eligibility for immigration which we will evaluate at no charge. For further details on the selection requirements for each of the above categories, please consult the following pages: skilled workers, business class, or family class sponsorship. See similar questions...

When Human Resources and Social Development Canada issues a positive labour market opinion, CIC will evaluate an application from the worker, ensuring that the applicant meets the requirements of the position and other requirements of Immigration legislation. See Appendix D of the MOU for more details. See similar questions...

Fees depend on the type of category you are applying and the number of applicants. For independent immigrants, the principal applicant and a family member who is 22 years of age or older or is less than 22 years of age and is a spouse or common-law partner must pay $550 CAN, and a family member of the principal applicant who is less than 22 years of age and not a spouse or a common-law partner should pay $150 CAN for application processing fee. See similar questions...

You may try, however, there is a risk that your visa may be denied. If your visa is denied, you will need to re-apply for J-1 visa in your home country. You will need to make an appointment with the Consulate in Canada or Mexico before you apply for the J-1 visa. For more information, visit the State Department's website, http://travel.state.gov/tcn.html. See similar questions...

You require a work permit, however, you are exempt from HRSDC confirmation. Please provide a copy of your Ph.D. and a letter from your university indicating that you will be reinstated to your current position upon your return. Please also provide information about any funds you will receive in order to support your stay in Canada. Note that if you have and accompanying dependent who is school-aged should apply for an open study permit. Click here for information about study permits. See similar questions...

Temporary visiting visas of 1 month are granted to most nationalities on arrival in Thailand . Foreigners can also apply for 1-year multi entry non-immigrant visas. On completion of three years consecutive non-immigration status foreigners can be eligible to apply for permanent residency. See similar questions...

Your immigration visa will state how long it will be valid for. Once issued, immigration visas cannot be extended which means you have to enter Canada before the expiry date on the visa. If you do not use the visa within its validity, then you must apply all over again for immigration to Canada. See similar questions...

Much the same as with the visa procedure. For most anyone arriving by air and westerners arriving by any means it's usually a matter of filling out a simple form and handing the unsmiling official your passport, waiting a minute or two, and getting it back with the stamp. With the rare exception, it's no money and no problem. See similar questions...

A visa represents permission from the State Department for the bearer to enter the United States in a particular category. In the past, visas were rubber-stamped on the passport page with multi-colored ink. The transition is nearly complete, however, to a machine-readable, label-type of visa, with a photograph of the bearer. See similar questions...