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Question: How do I change an offer of employment, or fix a mistake I made in one?
Answer: If we’ve already approved the temporary worker’s work permit, you must submit a new offer of employment in the Employer Portal. You’ll need to pay the employer compliance fee again and the worker will have to apply for a new work permit.
If we haven’t approved the work permit yet, you can withdraw your offer of employment in the Employer Portal. Then, submit a new offer with the new information.
If the temporary worker has already submitted a work permit application to us, they’ll also need to withdraw their work permit application. They can send us a request to withdraw their application by using our Web form. They must include the reason for the withdrawal request. They’ll then have to apply for a new work permit with the new offer of employment number.
Question: I don’t have a Canada Revenue Agency number. How do I submit an offer of employment?
Answer: All Canadian organizations with employees must have a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) business number. If you want to hire temporary workers, you will need to get a CRA number.
There is an exception if the foreign worker is both the employer and the temporary worker. This applies if you are a foreign worker who is:

self-employed or an entrepreneur and
starting a business in Canada

In this case, you must email us with the following information:

your name
your date of birth
your citizenship and country of birth
your gender

We will use this information to link your offer of employment (as the employer) to your work permit application (as the temporary worker).
Question: Do I have to get certain vaccinations before I arrive in Canada?
Answer: No, you do not have to get certain vaccinations. The pre-departure vaccination services offered through the IFHP are voluntary.
If a panel physician associated with the International Organization for Migration does your immigration medical exam, they may offer you vaccines to update your immunization status before you arrive in Canada. If you choose to get vaccinated overseas, you should bring your vaccination record to Canada.
Question: Can I register with the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) as a pre-departure medical services health-care provider?
Answer: You can register as an IFHP pre-departure medical services provider if you are a:

panel physician or
panel radiologist or
certified secondary care provider (such as a hospital or facility) that provides services to refugees overseas

Registration with IFHP is based on your:

location
scope of clinical practice
affiliation with the International Organization for Migration (IOM)
panel membership status.

For more information, consult the IFHP PDMS Provider Website.
Question: How do I check that a patient is eligible for pre-departure medical coverage?
Answer: To ensure you will be reimbursed, you must check the eligibility status of each Interim Federal Health Program client before you provide any services.
If you are affiliated with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), you will have client eligibility confirmed by the IRCC visa office. To confirm client eligibility, you must: 

Confirm that the client’s name appears on the list received from visa offices. 
Confirm that the identity of the person matches the person in the identification document. 
Keep a copy of the list of eligible clients received from visa offices.

If you are not affiliated with the IOM, you must:

Confirm that the client has an Interim Federal Health Certificate.
Confirm that the identity of the person on the Interim Federal Health Certificate matches the person in the identification document.
Keep a photocopy of the client’s Interim Federal Health Certificate in their records.

For services to be reimbursed, as a non-IOM affiliated provider you must attach a copy of the client’s Interim Federal Health Certificate to claims sent to Medavie Blue Cross.
Question: Can I provide pre-departure vaccination services covered by the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)?
Answer: If you are a panel physician affiliated with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), you can provide vaccination services covered by the IFHP to eligible clients.
Immunizations can only be provided in countries where IOM has the capacity to deliver vaccinations. The IFHP has developed instructions for the delivery of vaccination services, including:

standard operating procedures
vaccination schedules
consent forms
documentation worksheets
Question: What are the fee rates paid to health care providers registered with the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) who deliver pre-departure medical services?
Answer: Rates for services/products provided are in line with:

usual or customary fees for a given service or product (where applicable) or
maximum fees or rates for specific benefits as approved by the IFHP

Certain services and products covered by the IFHP need prior approval to confirm clinical and/or administrative criteria. Benefits are subject to limits and maximum dollar amounts as determined by IFHP.
Consult the IFHP pre-departure medical services benefit grid or the IFHP Information Handbook for Pre-Departure Medical Services Providers.
Question: As a registered pre-departure medical services provider, can I ask eligible clients to pay for services covered by the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)?
Answer: No, you cannot charge eligible clients for services covered by the IFHP.
Question: I was invited to submit an application to sponsor my parents and grandparents. What do I do next?
Answer: If we emailed you an invitation to sponsor your parents or grandparents, follow the steps sent in the email.
Make sure you

read the instruction guide and complete the application package
pay your fees
send us your complete application

We must receive your complete application package before the deadline in your invitation. There are no exceptions.
Avoid using outdated forms. Don’t prepare your application before you get an invitation.
Your application will be returned to you if

it’s incomplete
fees are missing
we receive it after the deadline in your invitation to apply
you weren’t invited to apply
we can’t match the information in your application with the information you provided in your interest to sponsor form
Question: How long am I financially responsible for the family member or relative I sponsor?
Answer: To become a sponsor, you must promise to financially take care of the persons you’re sponsoring for a period of time. We call this promise an undertaking.
The “length of undertaking” is the time period you’re financially responsible for the person you sponsor. It starts on the day the person you sponsor becomes a permanent resident.
The length of undertaking depends on

the age of the person you sponsor
their relationship to you
where you live 
  	
The length of undertaking for residents of Quebec is slightly different.


You’re still financially responsible even if

your relationship with the person you sponsored changes (for example, divorce or separation)
the person you sponsored becomes a Canadian citizen
your financial situation gets worse (for example, job loss or debt)
you sent us a request to withdraw your sponsorship application and we received it after the person you sponsored has become a permanent resident





Person you sponsor
Length of undertaking for all provinces except QuebecFootnote 1




Spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner
3 years


Dependent child (biological or  adopted) or child to be adopted in Canada under 22 years of ageFootnote 2
10 years, or until age 25, whichever comes first


Dependent child 22 years of age or olderFootnote 2
3 years


Parent or grandparent
20 years


Other relative
10 years





Footnotes

Footnote 1

The length of undertaking for residents of Quebec is slightly different.
 Return to footnote 1 referrer 

Footnote 2

Age on the day they become a permanent resident. Find out if your child qualifies as a dependent child.
 Return to footnote 2 referrer 



The length of undertaking changed on October 24, 2017, to match the new age limit for dependent children. It went from “under 19” to “under 22.”



 Length of undertaking for applications received before October 24, 2017



Person you sponsor
Length of undertaking in all provinces except Quebec
Length of undertaking in Quebec




Spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner
3 years
3 years


Child under 13 years of age
10 years
10 years, or until age 18, whichever is longer 


Child 13 to 19 years old
until age 22
3 years, or until age 22, whichever is longer


Child over 19 years of age
3 years
3 years, or until age 22, whichever is longer


Parent or grandparent
20 yearsFootnote 3
10 years


Other relative
10 years
10 years





Footnotes

Footnote 3

Length of undertaking for applications received before January 2014 is 10 years.
 Return to footnote 3 referrer
Question: Can I sponsor my in-laws under the Parents and Grandparents Program?
Answer: No, you can only sponsor your own parents and grandparents.
If you want to co-sign your in-law’s application, your spouse or partner must be the one who received an invitation to apply as a sponsor.
Even If you receive an invitation to apply, you can’t:

use your invitation to sponsor your in-laws.
use your invitation to be the co-signer on your in-law’s application.
transfer your invitation to your spouse or partner for them to sponsor their parent or grandparent.

Find out more about who you can sponsor under the Parents and Grandparents Program.
Question: An officer asked me to provide a document in my account, but I’m missing information. What do I do?
Answer: Before you upload the document the officer asked you for, you need to enter information  about it. In some cases, the document won’t have all the information that you need to enter.
In this case:

check your document carefully to make sure you haven’t missed anything
enter any of the information you have 
fill out the missing fields as follows:
  
for the “Document Number,” enter “000000” 
for the “Expiry Date,” select a date that’s one year later than the date of issue



If you’re asking for an extension to get a Police Certificate for your eTA application:

for the “Document name,” enter “Request for an extension”
for the “Country of issue,” choose your country of citizenship from the drop-down menu
Question: How do I apply for an open work permit?
Answer: Check to see if there are special instructions for you
Some applicants need to follow special instructions to apply for their open work permit. This applies to

Ukrainian nationals
recent graduates from Hong Kong
spouses or common-law partners being sponsored in Canada
vulnerable workers in Canada who've been victims of abuse


Apply for an open work permit
If you are applying from outside Canada:
In the “Details of intended work in Canada” section of the IMM 1295 application form:

choose “Open Work Permit” for question 1
leave questions 2 to 6 blank

Pay your fees:

$100 open permit holder fee and
$155 work permit fee

Find out how to:

pay your fees
submit your application

If you are applying from inside Canada:
In the “Details of intended work in Canada” section of the IMM 5710 application form:

choose “Open Work Permit” for question 1
leave questions 2 to 8 blank

Pay your fees:

$100 open permit holder fee and
$155 work permit fee

Find out how to:

pay your fees.
submit your application as a:
    
worker
sponsored spouse or partner currently living in Canada
Question: How can I include a dependent child on my application?
Answer: Before you include a dependent child on your application, use our online tool to make sure they qualify. If they do, you will see specific instructions on how to include them on your application or send us a request to add your dependant to your existing application.
To include your child on your application
Follow the instructions in your application guide to properly fill out the forms and submit the correct fees for your dependant.
To add your child to an existing application
You must send us a request to add your child. When we receive your request, we will tell you, by mail or email, what documents you need to submit. For example, you may need to send us:

new forms – we’ll tell you which ones to fill out
proof of payment for your dependant
supporting documents such as proof of income, a birth certificate, a medical or police certificate

To reduce delays, please send us the information we need to process your dependent child as soon as possible.
We may refuse your application if your child is inadmissible to Canada.
You can’t add a child to your application if we finished processing your application and you have already become a permanent resident.
Question: I already became a permanent resident. Can I still add my dependent child to my application?
Answer: No. You can’t add a dependent child to your application.
However, you may sponsor your child if:

you meet the sponsorship eligibility requirements, and
your child qualifies as a dependant (meets the age limit and requirements for dependent children)
Question: I paid the overage dependant fee, but now the age limit for dependants has changed. Can I get a refund?
Answer: You can only get a refund if you withdraw your application before we start processing it. If you withdraw your application, you will have to submit a new one.
 Before you do that, check if your child qualifies as an underage dependant.
Question: Will it delay my application if I add a dependent child to my application?
Answer: Yes. Processing time for your application will take longer because we need to process your request to add your dependant and check if your child is eligible to come to Canada with you.
To reduce delays, send us the information we need to process your dependent child as soon as possible.
If you don’t want a processing delay for your application, there are other ways your dependant could come to Canada:

your child can apply for permanent residence on their own
your child can visit you in Canada
you can sponsor your child once you become a permanent resident of Canada if:
    
you meet the sponsorship eligibility requirements, and
your child qualifies as a dependant (meets the age limit and requirements for dependent children)
Question: Can I sponsor a child who is over the age limit for a dependant?
Answer: On October 24, 2017, the age limit for dependants changed from “under 19” to “under 22.” You can sponsor a child who is 22 years of age or older if they meet both of these requirements:

they have depended on their parents for financial support since before the age of 22, and
they are unable to financially support themselves because of a mental or physical condition

Use our online tool to check if your child qualifies as a dependant.
Question: There’s a strike at my designated learning institution, and I can’t start or continue my studies. What does that mean for my status as a study permit holder?
Answer: This situation is beyond your control, and your status as a study permit holder should not be affected. As a result of the strike, you will

not face any penalty or enforcement action because you can’t pursue your studies during this time
be able to work off campus for up to 20 hours per week if your study permit allows you to work (and also work full-time during regular breaks such as winter holidays and reading week)
still be eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program

You must continue to have valid status as a student in Canada to be able to return to class after the labour dispute is resolved. If you need to apply to extend your study permit during the strike, include a letter from the registrar of your designated learning institution that confirms that the strike has stopped you from attending school and pursuing your studies.
Question: I now need an immigration medical exam (IME) to visit Canada. Does this affect my submitted application?
Answer: People who apply to come to Canada temporarily and who lived in a country/territory with a high tuberculosis rate need an IME with their application. We use data from the World Health Organization to calculate the tuberculosis rate.
As of November 23, 2017, if you lived in Singapore, Tunisia or Fiji for most of the past year (6 months or more), you must complete an IME when you apply to come to Canada for six months or more.
If you lived in the following countries, you no longer have to complete an IME, unless we contact you and ask for one:

Argentina
Bahrain
Belize
Colombia
Portugal
the Seychelles
Surinam
Venezuela

If you already submitted an application before this change:

you won’t be penalized if you followed the guidelines that existed at the time we received your application, however,
you have to get an IME if we asked you for one.

Find out who must complete the Immigration Medical Exam.
Question: I’m an employer in the International Mobility Program. Do I still need to use the Employer Portal?
Answer: In most cases, yes, you will have to submit your offer and pay the employer compliance fee using the Employer Portal before the worker can apply for a work permit.
However, there are some situations where you will not have to use the Employer Portal.
Open work permits
If you hire a temporary worker who has an open work permit, you don’t need to submit an offer of employment or pay the employer compliance fee.
An open work permit allows the permit holder to work for any Canadian employer.
Employer compliance exemptions
Some LMIA-exempt employers don’t need to submit an offer of employment in the Employer Portal or pay the employer compliance fee. Find out if you are exempt from the employer compliance process.
Question: How do I hire a temporary foreign worker using an LMIA issued by ESDC under the Global Talent Stream?
Answer: Once you receive a positive decision from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) on your Global Talent Stream (GTS) LMIA application, give a copy of the decision letter to the worker you want to hire. They must apply online and include it with their work permit application.
The worker will also need to identify themselves as part of the GTS when they complete their eligibility check.
Find out what a worker must do to identify as part of the GTS.
Question: How do I update my information after I’ve submitted my interest to sponsor form?
Answer: You can’t update your information after you submit your interest to sponsor form.
If we invite you to apply, complete your application with your updated information. To help us match your application with your interest to sponsor form, also include

a letter explaining any changes
proof of the changes

If we invite you to apply, but you no longer have access to the email address you used to submit your interest to sponsor form, you can provide a new email address using the Find your lost confirmation number page.
Updates to your application
If you’ve been invited to apply and you have already submitted your application, you can update your information by sending us a request through our web form.
Question: What is the Right of Permanent Residence Fee?
Answer: The Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) is paid by permanent resident applicants when their applications are approved. Permanent residence status is not granted until the RPRF is paid.
The RPRF applies to all permanent residence applicants except:

dependent children of a principal applicant or sponsor, a child to be adopted, or an orphaned brother, sister, niece, nephew or grandchild; and
Protected Persons, including Convention refugees.

The RPRF can be paid at the same time as your application fees to help reduce delays during processing. If you don’t pay the RPRF up front, we will contact you with instructions on how to pay.
If you paid the RPRF up front and your application is not approved, it will be refunded.
Find out how to pay the RPRF.
Question: I sent a citizenship application for a minor under subsection 5(1) and paid $530. Will I get a refund?
Answer: On February 14, 2018, the fee for minors applying under subsection 5(1) was reduced from $530 to $100.

Yes. If a citizenship application for a minor under subsection 5(1) was made on or after June 19, 2017, the person who paid the $530 fee will get a refund of $430.
Question: How will you refund the fee for my citizenship application for a minor under subsection 5(1)?
Answer: On February 14, 2018, the fee for minors applying under subsection 5(1) was reduced from $530 to $100.

The refund is automatic. You don’t need to apply for it. We’ll contact you directly if you submitted your application and paid the original fee. The person who paid the fee will get the refund.
If you paid the fee with a credit card, we’ll refund the $430 to the card used to pay the fee. If the card is expired or no longer valid, we’ll send you a cheque.
If you paid the fee with an online debit card, we’ll send you a cheque.
We’re committed to making the refunds within 12 weeks of February 14, 2018. If you don’t receive your refund by then, contact us.
Question: I paid the $530 fee for a citizenship application for a minor under subsection 5(1), but didn’t send in my application. What do I do?
Answer: On February 14, 2018, the fee for minors applying under subsection 5(1) was reduced from $530 to $100.

If you paid the $530, but haven’t submitted your application yet, then you may request a refund for the fee. To request a refund, follow the instructions for those who paid online and applied on paper.
When you submit your application, you’ll need to pay the $100 fee. See pay your fees.
Question: Is there a maximum loan amount?
Answer: The maximum loan amount that can be issued per family is $15,000 CAD. A family includes the principal applicant and:

his/her spouse or common-law partner 
dependent children 
dependent children of the applicant’s spouse or common-law partner
Question: Is a 19-year old covered under the principal applicant’s loan?
Answer: The age limit of dependent children (for immigration purposes) is under 22 (as of October 24, 2017). While a person who is 18 or older may qualify for their own loan, they may be covered under the immigration loan for the principal applicant if they are:

under 22 (that is, 21 or younger), and 
travelling as part of a family unit
Question: Can asylum seekers (those who make a refugee claim in Canada) get an immigration loan?
Answer: Only foreign nationals who will become permanent residents can get a loan. Asylum claimants have not yet been determined to be protected persons, therefore their status may not be become permanent.
Question: How long will I have to repay my loan?
Answer: After you’ve been in Canada for 12 months, we expect you to start repaying your loan. How long you have to repay your loan depends on its size. For loans:

$1,200 or less, you have 36 months (3 years)
$1,201 to $2,400, you have 48 months (4 years)
$2,401 to $3,600, you have 60 months (5 years)
$3,601 to $4,800, you have 72 months (6 years)
 more than $4,800, you have 96 months (8 years)

If you want to repay your loan earlier, you can. Instructions on how to repay your loan earlier is on your statement of account or contact CIC-Finance.
Question: Do I have to use the travel journal?
Answer: No, using the travel journal is optional. You don’t need to submit it with your application.
When you apply for a permanent resident card or citizenship, you need to be able to tell us about all your trips outside Canada during certain periods of time. We created the travel journal to help record the dates and destinations of your trips.
Question: If I’m applying for citizenship, do I still have to submit the physical presence calculation if I submit the travel journal?
Answer: You must always submit your calculation if the application is for

an adult (18 or older)
a minor (under 18) who has
    
at least 1 Canadian parent, or
a parent who’s also applying for Canadian citizenship at the same time



We’ll return your application if you submit it without your calculation.
You don’t need to submit the travel journal with your application. It’s for your personal use only (to help you complete the physical presence calculation).
Find out how to calculate your physical presence