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Foreign individuals
who wish to work, study or simply visit Canada must apply for "Temporary
Status" to Citizenship and Immigration Canada. These "visitors"
must be granted Visitor Visa, unless they are citizens of visa exempt
countries They will also require Employment Authorization if they
wish to work temporarily in Canada; or a Student Authorization, if
they wish to study temporarily in Canada.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada will deny entry into Canada to
all persons who, in the opinion of the immigration official at the
port of entry, do not intend to leave Canada at the expiry of their
Visitor status. In addition, Immigration Canada requires that Visitors
should not have a criminal record or pose a security risk, should
be in good health, and should have sufficient funds to support themselves
during their temporary stay in Canada.
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An Employment Authorization is a document
issued by Immigration Canada officials that allows a foreign individual
to work at a specific job for a specific employer.
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| Student
Authorizations |
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada
requires that foreign individuals who wish to study at Canadian educational
institutions must obtain Student Authorizations. A Student Authorization
is a document issued by Immigration Canada officials that permits
a foreign individual to study in Canada, generally at a specific Canadian
educational institution and in a specific program, and always for
a limited time.
Immigration Canada will normally issue a Student Authorization if
an applicant has received an acceptance letter from a qualified Canadian
educational institution, and possesses sufficient funds to pay for
tuition and living costs.
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| Visitor
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| Citizenship and Immigration Canada
defines Visitors as people who wish to enter Canada for a temporary
purpose, such as tourists, temporary foreign workers and international
students. All Visitors to Canada must apply for and be granted Visitor
Visas by Immigration Canada, unless they are citizens of visa exempt
countries. In addition, Visitors should not have a criminal record
or pose a security risk, should be in good health, and should have
sufficient funds to support themselves during their stay in Canada |
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