International Conference 2005 Video Clip

VISA INFORMATION:-

Extracts from correspondence regarding

Notification of 2nd International Homeopathic Conference‏:2008- Toronto.

February 27, 2008

Dear Dr. Sharma,
 
Thank you very much for informing the Department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada of your upcoming event. I will use the information you have provided to relay the details of your event to our officers abroad.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Government of Canada

How do delegates apply for a visa?

To find out how to apply for a temporary resident visa, please visit CIC’s Web site at <http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/applications/visa.html>. All applicants for a temporary resident visa must satisfy CIC that they are genuine visitors and that they will be participating in the event or meeting. The applicants must demonstrate that they

·        are in good health (in some cases, a medical exam may be required);

·        do not have a criminal record;

·        do not pose a threat to Canada’s security;

·        have a valid passport or travel document;

·        have enough money to support themselves and their dependants while in Canada; and

·        will leave Canada voluntarily at the end of their stay.

A visa officer makes decisions on a case-by-case basis, and the burden of proof lies with the applicant. While the majority of visa applications are accepted, CIC cannot guarantee that every applicant will receive a visa. Applicants may be required to attend an interview with a visa officer before a final decision is made.

How long will it take for a visa application to be processed?

You must inform your delegates of visa requirements and of the need to apply early. To allow time for processing, applications for temporary resident visas must be filed at a visa office abroad well in advance of the intended visit. In some instances, the visa office may not be in the applicant’s country. Delegates should contact the visa office where their application will be processed to find out the average time it takes to process a visa. A list of visa offices abroad can be found at <Details>.

How can delegates check the status of their visa application?

If delegates wish to find out the status of their temporary resident visa application, they may contact any Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate abroad. For more information, please visit at : www.cic.gc.ca/english/offices/missions.html Delegates may also verify the status of an application on-line, by visiting <http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/index.html>.

What if a delegate’s application for a visa is rejected?

The final decision to grant a visa lies with the visa officer. Once an application has been refused, CIC Headquarters cannot overturn the officer’s decision. If a visa application is refused, fees are not refunded. Fees cover the administrative costs of processing the application.

What travel documents will delegates require to travel to Canada?

As a rule, all visitors to Canada require a visa, except citizens of countries where an exemption has been granted. Please visit <http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.html> for a list of these countries. Organizers must inform their delegates of visa requirements and of the need to apply early.

Most participants will also need a valid passport or an appropriate travel document to enter Canada. Exceptions are made for the following people:

·        citizens of the United States;

·        permanent residents of the United States who enter directly from that country;

·        members of the armed forces of countries designated under the Visiting Forces Act who are visiting on official duty; and

·        members of flight crews who have an airline flight crew licence or a crew member certificate issued in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organization specifications