Accompanying visa application and renewal

Frequently Asked Questions about Accompanying Visa

Can accompanying parents work in Canada?

A: No, if the parents are only accompanying students with tourist visas, they are not allowed to work in Canada.

What is the difference between a accompany visa and a tourist visa? Why do many parents get a tourist visa at the end?

A: Accompanying study is a reason in the visa application process. The purpose is to apply for a visa that can enter Canada to accompany the child to study. Therefore, the so-called "accompanying visa" is essentially a " visitor visa (visitor visa)" or what we usually call a tourist visa. This type of visa is usually valid for 10 years and can be returned multiple times for a maximum stay of 6 months each time.   

Can I buy a house in Canada with a accompany visa?

Answer: Yes. However, it still belongs to the purchase of houses by overseas personnel, so the "speculation tax" still needs to be paid.

How can accompanying parents get work visas?

Path 1: One of the husband and wife is studying and the other is working

This method is more suitable for couples who are young and whose children are still receiving basic education. One of the parents can now apply for a Canadian study program in China, and then apply for a study permit first. The children accompany them to apply for a study permit in Canada and receive free education. It should be noted that some school districts do not provide free education for their children when parents study in English classes or educational institutions that do not support graduate work permits. After one parent gets a study permit, the other parent can also go to Canada and apply for a spouse work permit. At the same time, the reading party can also work 20 hours per week .

Of course, the above method also applies to the child who first obtains a study permit, and the parents apply for a " visitor visa " on the grounds of accompanying the study. After the parents enter the country, one party applies for a study program and converts it into a study permit, and the children's education becomes free. The other party can later apply for a spouse work permit to work in Canada.

Route 2: Employer-sponsored temporary work permit

This method requires higher conditions. After the accompanying parents go to Canada, they first hold a tourist visa, but they can try to find a work unit to apply for a temporary work visa during their stay in Canada. Those who can successfully apply for a temporary work permit have certain skills necessary for certain positions, which can be done in Canada.

recognized. But such temporary work visas are usually limited, such as only working for a certain company or employer.  

Accompanying visa application process

In terms of visa application process, the application process of accompanying visa is the same as that of ordinary visitor visa .  

first step:

· Log in to the official website ( www . cic. gc.ca )

· Choose according to the business you need, here we choose my application , then create an account and choose sign in or create an account . If you have not had an account before, choose register . Then use the registration method of " GCKey ".       

Step 2:

· After entering the account, fill in the questionnaire according to the actual situation, and remember the content in the process of registration and filling in the questionnaire.

· After completing the above steps, you will get a list of documents to be submitted ( Check List )   

Confirm your eligibility

Fill out the following questions on the website based on your personal circumstances:

1. What you plan to do in Canada

2. How long you plan to stay in Canada (normal visa applications usually choose less than 6 months; super visa applications usually choose more than 6 months) 

3. Which country issued your passport

4. Which country are you in now (if you are already in Canada, choose Canada)

5. Do you have any relatives who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and are over 18 years old (in the visa application process, relatives refer to the applicant's spouse, common-law spouse, dependent children, dependent grandchildren)

6. Your birth year/month/day

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Answer the question: Have you ever lived in Canada as a permanent resident

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Answer the question: Are you a lawful permanent resident of the United States with a valid green card?

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Answer the question: What relative of yours do you want to visit, the options are as follows

- Legal couples

- A committed partner who has not completed the marriage formalities and has been in a relationship of at least one year (not living together)

- Common-law partner (already living together)

- brother, sister, aunt, uncle

- parents, grandparents

- Children, grandchildren (if applying for a super visa, this option must be selected)

- other

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Answer the following questions:

1. Your current marital status

2. Which province in Canada are you planning to visit? If you plan to visit more than one province, please select the province you have been visiting the longest.

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This page is the eligibility conclusion page for visiting Canada. According to the information you fill in, the page will display the visa category that may be suitable for you.

As shown above, it is the conclusion page of a parental visit application. The possible visa categories are as follows:

1. Sponsoring parents, grandparents to immigrate

2. Ordinary family visit visa (less than 6 months)

3. Parent / grandparent super visa (up to 2 years per entry)

Click CONTINUE to the right of the type of visa you want to apply for to continue to the next page

For example, when you have selected a general visa for less than 6 months, the webpage will remind you that there are some additional questions you need to answer to determine the list of documents you need to submit. Click CONTINUE directly here to continue to the next page.

Answer the question: The main purpose of your visit to Canada, the main options are as follows:

1. Visiting relatives or friends (select this)

2. To conduct business activities

3. Travel

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If the purpose of your visit is to visit relatives, answer the question here: Can you provide proof of your relationship with the inviter?

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Answer question:

1. Do you have a job in the country where you currently live

2. Do you have a business in the country where you currently live

3. Are you financially aided by others?

4. Have you traveled to other countries in the past 10 years?

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Answer the question: Will you be entering Canada with a relative in legal immigration status? (In the visa application process, relatives refer to the applicant's spouse, common-law spouse, dependent children, dependent grandchildren)

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Answer the question: Do you have any criminal or arrest record?

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Answer the question: Have you had a medical examination with a CIC -approved doctor in the past 12 months

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Answer the question: Do you wish to submit an application for another member of your household

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Answer the question: Do you allow others to view your application, the options are as follows

1. Yes, I have a consultant to help me apply

2. Yes, allow CIC to provide my application information to another person

3. Yes, both using a consultant and empowering another person

4. Not allowed

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Answer the question: How to pay

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Answer the question: Are there scanners or cameras that can convert documents into electronic versions

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whether to pay online

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Depending on the answers you entered earlier, you may encounter different questions. After you have answered all the questions, you will be taken to a confirmation page. On this page, you can review and revise previous answers again. Click CONTINUE after viewing .

As shown in the picture above, after answering the questions, the webpage will prompt you with a lot of application-related information:

1. Please write down the file number generated by the website. After you log back to the website later, you can use this file number to find the relevant application information.

2. You can print this webpage for future reference.

3. Application guidelines, most of the questions in the process of preparing materials can be found here.

4. Prepare documents

Based on the answers to the questions you answered earlier, the web page will tell you the forms you need to fill out, the documents you need to prepare, and the cost details. Each file to be prepared is followed by a symbol, click on this symbol to see a detailed file list. Also note that all documents not in English or French need to be translated and notarized. Upload the prepared material files on this interface, pay the fee, and finish. 

 Accompanying visa renewal process

The visitor record of the accompanying parents, commonly known as the "big sign", is usually valid for the same length as the child's study permit. The child's study permit is generally valid for one year each time, and the parent's accompanying study permit is usually also one year. The application process is the same as when applying for a study permit. The time point should be when the child renews the study permit and the parents renew the visitor record in the same application.