International Educational Advising:

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• International Educational Advising
• Applying for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)
• and U.S. Visa

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Applying for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)
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Sample of a TRV
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TRV (Visitor Visa) Process

• Citizens of some countries require a temporary
  resident visa (TRV) commonly called an entry
  visa to enter Canada. This visa may be valid for
  one or multiple entries.
• Check the link to see if you will need a TRV
  www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp

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TRV (Visitor Visa) Process

• A TRV may be valid for single or multiple entry.
• The current fee for a single entry is Cnd 75 and
  multiple entry is Cnd 150.

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TRV (Visitor Visa) Process

• You must apply outside of Canada at the Canadian
  Consulate in Seattle (www.canadainternational.gc.
  ca/seattle/index.aspx)
• Seattle only accepts money orders and bank drafts
  made payable to the Receiver General for
  Canada(No cash, personal cheque or credit card).

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TRV (Visitor Visa) Process

• You will need to mail the following to the
  Canadian Consulate
• School letter from Kwantlens Registrars office
  indicating your registration status. Complete the
  International Student Confirmation of Enrolment
  (Blue) form.
• Official transcript. Please fill the Official
  Transcript Request form.
• Application forms IMM 5257 (once your
  application is completed, click on the Validate
  button to generate a unique barcode, Family
  Information IMM 5645 and Document checklist IMM
  5484. These forms can be found at
  www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/vis
  a.asp
• (4. see next slide)

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TRV (Visitor Visa) Process

• You will need to mail the following to the
  Canadian Consulate
• Two Photos meeting required specifications (see
  next slide for instructions.) On the back, write
  your name and date of birth.
• Your original, valid passport.
• Photocopy of your Study Permit and/or Work
  Permit.
• Proof of financial support. You will need to go
  to your bank and ask for a bank statement.
• Payment for TRV 75 CAD for single entry, 150
  CAD for multiple entry. You must pay with a money
  order, cashiers cheque or bank draft made
  payable to the RECEIVER GENERAL FOR CANADA.

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TRV (Visitor Visa) Process

• Provide two photos of you and each accompanying
  family member with your application. Frame size
  must be 35 mm X 45 mm (1 3/8? X 1 3/4?).
• Please print the following form to take with you
  to the photographer www.kwantlen.ca/__shared/asse
  ts/resident_visa9771.pdf

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TRV (Visitor Visa) Process

• Mailing instructions
• For the Consulates instructions see
  www.canadainternational.gc.ca/seattle/imm/SEATL20
  Document20Return20Procedure.aspx?langeng
• Do not send your application by regular mail.
• The Canadian Consulate only accepts FedEx courier
  service (www.fedex.ca).
• You need to create a FedEx account. No cash or
  credit card payment allowed as per Seattle,
  Canadian Consulate.

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TRV (Visitor Visa) Process

• Mailing Instructions
• You will need to send TWO envelopes (one to send
  your package and one to receive your TRV
  returned.) Place the small (return) envelope,
  inside the large (sending) envelope.

Sending envelope Pre-paid and with your name and
address as the sender and the Canadian Consulate
as the receiver.
Return envelope Pre-paid and with your name and
address as the sender and receiver
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TRV (Visitor Visa) Process

• Mailing address
• Canadian Consulate General, Seattle
• 1501 4th Ave., Suite 600Seattle, WA 98101
• Please enclose with your application a
  self-addressed return envelope. FEDEX Courier If
  First Class Mail is not acceptable, please
  enclose with your application a completed air
  waybill and a return courier envelope for FedEx.
  You must fill in your name and address as both
  the sender and the recipient on the waybill. The
  Consulate's address must not appear on the
  waybill. You must enter your valid FedEx account
  number in the appropriate billing information
  box.

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Applying for a U.S. Visa
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U.S. Visitor Visa Process

• For updated information refer to the U.S.
  Consulate General Vancouver website
  www.consular.canada.usembassy.gov/vancouver.asp

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U.S. Visitor Visa Process

• What to do first/What is required
• A valid passport You passport should be valid
  for at least 6 months past your intended stay in
  US.
• Complete the DS-160 electronic form
  https//ceac.state.gov/genniv/ and provide an
  electronic copy of your photo http//travel.state
  .gov/visa/frvi/frvi_3877.html.
• For your records Print the confirmation page
  with the barcode
• Schedule an Appointment online
  www.usvisa-info.com/en-CA/selfservice/ss_country_w
  elcome or by calling 604-800-2794.
• Visa Category B for Tourist/Personal Travel.
• Pay the non-refundable fee of US 140 at Scotia
  Bank, PayPal or Credit card online. For detail
  information, www.usvisa-info.com/en-CA/selfservice
  /us_fee_payment_options

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U.S. Visitor Visa Process

• Preparing for your interview
• Valid Passport and valid Canadian study
  permit/work permit.
• Official transcripts from all institution you
  attended in Canada and outside.
• Enrolment letter from Kwantlen.
• From your online account, print the courses you
  have registered for a future term if applicable
  and tuition receipts for current semester and
  future semester if applicable.
• If you are currently employed, a letter from your
  employer.
• Specific details of your proposed trip (intended
  destinations, dates of travel, U.S contact phone
  numbers).
• Name and relationship of persons travelling with
  you.

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U.S. Visitor Visa Process

• Preparing for your interview (continued)
• Specific details of your proposed trip including
  contact U.S. phone numbers and U.S. address
  information.
• Names and relationship of persons travelling with
  you.
• Evidence to demonstrate economic and social ties
  to Canada and your home country (examples include
  bank letters or statements, rental
  agreements/property title, proof of car
  ownership, etc.)
• Take a pre-paid Canada Post Xpresspost envelope.
• Note The U.S. Consulate may ask for all or none
  of the information listed above, however it is
  best to go prepared.

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Applying for a U.S. Visitor Visa

• The following items are prohibited inside the US
  Embassy
• http//vancouver.usconsulate.gov/content/content.a
  sp?sectionaboutdocumentsecuritynotice
• Food and beverages
• Backpacks, luggage or purses
• Electronic or recording equipment of any kind
• After your interview should your application be
  successful, passports and visas will be returned
  generally with in 3-5 business days using Canada
  Post.

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Applying for a U.S. Visitor Visa

• Where is the Vancouver, U.S. Consulate General?
• U.S. Consulate General Vancouver1075 West Pender
  StreetVancouver, British Colombia, V6E 2M6

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Contact Us! What is an appointment?Current stud
ents seeking assistance from an International
Educational Advisor are welcome to make a 30
minute one-to-one appointment. Students are
encouraged to come well-prepared to their
appointment. This includes preparing questions
ahead of time and doing preliminary research on
program requirements for their chosen educational
goal. To assist with preparing for your
appointment, program information may be found in
our online calendar at www.kwantlen.ca/calendar/p
rograms.html How do I book an appointment?To
make an appointment with an International
Educational Advisor, please visit the Student
Enrolment Services department at any campus or
call 604.599.2000. Surrey appointments can also
be booked at the Surrey Counselling office.
Drop-in appointments Surrey and Richmond
Campus Monday to Friday 1100am to 1200pm
and 100pm to 200pmDrop-in appointments consist
of 10-minute individual appointments for students
with very specific questions.  Please contact the
Student Enrolment Services (604-599-2000) to find
out when our advisors are available to assist
students at drop-ins (Surrey campus drop-ins
can be booked at the Surrey Counselling office.)
Drop-in schedule subject to international
educational advisor availability, please confirm
by calling 604.599.2000 before you come in.
This is not a legal document. Although we strive
to keep this as up-to-date as possible,
information may have changed since our last
update.