How to apply for a New Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)... What is a TRV?

How to apply for a New Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) from within Canada
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/cpp-o-apply.asp
Make an appointment to see an International Advisor: advisorconnect.kpu.ca
What is a TRV?
Citizens of some countries require a temporary resident visa (TRV) to visit Canada for temporary purposes, including to study.
A TRV is commonly called an ‘entry visa’ or ‘visitor visa’ and may be valid for single ($75) or multiple ($150) entries.
If you are a temporary resident in Canada with valid status (that is, you have a valid study permit or work permit), you can
apply for a new temporary resident visa to return to Canada before you leave.
You can apply in Canada if:
you are legally admitted as a student or temporary foreign worker
you are in Canada with a Canadian residential address
your current temporary resident status is still valid, and your existing visa counterfoil is expired or was valid for only
one entry, and
you need a new temporary resident visa to return to Canada in the near future.
First:
Make sure your passport and study permit and/or work permit are renewed and valid
Request a Confirmation of Enrolment from any Student Enrolment Services counter
Order a Transcript ($) from Student Enrolment Services
Proof of Means of Financial Support
Next:
Go to your bank and request an Official Bank Statement showing proof of financial support
o This document is not your monthly statement, and must be stamped
For single entry pay $75 CND and for multiple pay $150 CND. You can pay the fees by:
o Online: with a Visa®, MasterCard® or American Express® credit card and print a receipt of payment and
include it with your application. Click on the attached Security link, select “Immigration” and select
“Temporary Resident”: https://eservices.cic.gc.ca/epay/welcome.do?lang=en
OR
o
o
With an original receipt (IMM5401) from OISS. You will take this to your financial institution (a bank or
Western Union) and include a copy of this receipt when you mail your application
No other forms of payment will be accepted
Updated: October 2013
* This is not a legal document. Although we strive to keep this website as up-to-date as possible, information may have changed since our last update.
Applying online for faster processing times: You must have
access to a scanner or camera to make electronic copies of your documents to upload, and
a valid credit card to pay with.
Determine your eligibility and apply online.
You will need to upload the following supporting documents:
Order a Transcript ($) from Student Enrolment Services and scan it
Canadian study/work permit
Proof of means of financial support
Valid passport
Digital photo
Confirmation of enrolment from any Student Enrolment Services counter
Proof of Next Terms Enrolment (Pay your registration deposit for the future term and then print from your
MyKwantlen account)
Applying with paper
Complete and print the TRV Application Form (IMM 5257) found online at:
www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/visa.asp
After completing the application online click the ‘Validate’ button to generate a unique barcode.
Print this application, including the barcode page.
Complete and print the Family Information Form (IMM 5645) found online at:
www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/visa.asp
Complete and print the Document Checklist (IMM 5721) found online at:
www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/visa.asp
Have two pictures taken. You must write your name and date of birth on the back of each photo (make sure your
pictures meet the requirements on the back of this form)
To make sure your application is not delayed:
Pay your fee a few days before mailing your application (financial institutions and credit card companies
may need up to five business days to validate your payment),
Apply at least two months before you plan to leave Canada and
Fill out the new 2D barcode form online (if you fill out the application by hand, it will take longer to process).
TRV Exemption:
If your trip is only to the U.S., you may re-enter without a TRV as long as you have a valid passport and a valid study
permit or work permit. We recommend you have a current KPU confirmation of enrollment letter and a print out of
the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act section, Division 5- 190 (3) (f) that mentions this TRV exemption:
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2002-227/section-190-20110616.html
Updated: October 2013
* This is not a legal document. Although we strive to keep this website as up-to-date as possible, information may have changed since our last update.
TAKE THIS WITH YOU TO THE PHOTOGRAPHER:
Two photos (with your name and date of birth
written on the back)
Write your full
name and
birthdate on
the back. For
example:
John George
Smith
October 1,
1980
Mailing instructions:
Purchase and pay for two 24 x 32 cm - National envelopes at any Canada Post Office (www.canadapost.ca)
+
Xpresspost Envelope 1
(Sending envelope)
Xpresspost envelope 2
(Returning envelope)
*Include all the documents listed* above in Xpresspost Envelope 1
o Fill out Xpresspost Envelope 1 the mailing label as follows:
 “Deliver To": CPP – Ottawa, Temporary Resident Visa Section, 365 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa,
ON, K1A 1L1
 "Return Address": Your full mailing address
Xpresspost Envelope 2 will be empty
o This envelope is used to return your passport and other applicable documents to you.
o Fill out Xpresspost Envelope 2 the mailing label as follows:
 “Deliver To": Your full mailing address
 “Return Address": CPP – Ottawa, Temporary Resident Visa Section, 365 Laurier Avenue West,
Ottawa, ON, K1A 1L1
Place Envelope 2 (empty) inside Envelope 1 – mail the complete package
Note the tracking number for both envelopes.
o Please note that CPP-O does not take any responsibility for items lost in the mail
o If you choose to use another courier, CPP-O will return your passport through regular mail.
Questions? Come see us!
Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS)
Richmond 1400, Surrey Cedar Building 1145
T: 604.599.2566
www.kpu.ca/oiss; oiss@kpu.ca
facebook.com/kpu.oiss
Updated: October 2013
* This is not a legal document. Although we strive to keep this website as up-to-date as possible, information may have changed since our last update.