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Information on entering Canada from the United States or from other countries is available on the Travelling to Canada page. See similar questions...

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. 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...

All J-1 visaholders are exempt from Social Security and Medicare taxes for at least the first year and first semester of the second year. Download p. 25 of IRS Publication 515 verifying that J-1 visaholders are exempt from Social Security and Medicare taxes. If you see a pop-up window asking for a password, simply click on CANCEL. Summary of Tax Treaties for J-1 visaholders: If you see a pop-up window asking for a password, simply click on CANCEL. 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 Canada / US border is reputed to be the friendliest border in the world. Here are some tips to help make your crossing quick and easy: US Citizens and legal residents of the United States do not need passports or visas to enter Canada as visitors. You should however carry some identification such as birth, voter's or naturalization certificate which shows your citizenship. Canada Customs and Immigration officers are members of Child Find International. See similar questions...

Your length of stay depends on you purpose of coming to Canada and the time you are authorized to stay in Canada. See similar questions...

If you have a visa label in your passport, the label will indicate the length of time you are allowed to stay in Australia, for example: If the until date has passed you are unlawfully in Australia and should contact the Department immediately. If you are the holder of an Electronic Travel Authority or an electronic short-stay visitor visa and do not have a visa label, you are allowed to stay in Australia for three (3) months from the date of your most recent arrival in Australia. See similar questions...

On a visitor visa the maximum permitted stay is nine months. The visa is normally valid for three months or, in some cases, up to six months. Business persons travelling to New Zealand frequently for business purposes may be issued with a multiple entry visitor visa valid for a maximum of three years. If you are applying for a visitor visa that is valid for longer than the standard period, you won't have to pay an additional fee. See similar questions...

There is no fiance visa category in the Immigration Refugee Protection Act and Regulations. The only categories available are spouse, common-law partner and conjugal partner. See similar questions...

Most foreign students will need a Study Permit to study in Canada. However If you wish to study a short-term course or program with a duration of six months or less you do not need a Study Permit. You must complete the course or program within the period authorized for your stay in Canada. Students from the following countries will require a Temporary Resident Visa to enter Canada. This is an official document issued by a visa office abroad. See similar questions...

In most circumstances, yes. But if the applicant is denied he or she must proceed to their home country. No, unless applying for E-1 Treaty Trader or E-2 Treaty Investor classification. However, it is important that the proper non-immigrant classification be requested and conferred at the time of entry to the U.S. See similar questions...

To travel to Canada you do require a passport but do not require a visa for visits less than three months. As a visitor to Canada, you can stay in the country for up to 6 months per visit. You must leave Canada by that date or, if you plan to remain longer in Canada, at least three weeks before that date, apply to prolong your status. Please check the website from Citizenship and Immigration Canada to answer this question based on your specific situation. 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...

Depending on your nationality you may need a student permit, Temporary resident visa, both a Student permit and visa or none. Please see the List of countries and territories whose citizens need a visa as provided by citizenship and Immigration Canada. See similar questions...

If you plan to stay in Canada for 6 months or less, you need only a Visitor Visa. You can study, travel or do a study and travel combination within this 6 month period with a Visitor Visa. If you want to study for 6 months or more, then you will need to apply for a Student Visa. To apply for this visa, you must first register at IHT and obtain a Letter of Acceptance. After obtaining the Letter of Acceptance, you can start your Student Visa application process. See similar questions...