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Question: Where can I find my Express Entry profile number and/or Job Seeker validation code?
Answer: You can find these numbers in a message in your account. To find it:

Log into your account
Go to the heading called "View my submitted applications or profiles"
Click on "Check status and messages" 
Scroll down to the table called “Correspondence”
Click on the arrow in front of the message – it will open a drop-down menu with a link
Click on the link to open the PDF message


You can find the profile number at the top of the PDF letter (number 1 in the example below). The Job Seeker Validation Code should be under the section “To register with Job Bank” (number 2 in the example).
Example of letter:

Make sure you are looking at the right message. If the text of the message doesn’t match the example above, check other messages in your account to find the right one.
If you did not get a code, there are a few reasons why this may be.
If there is no profile number, you should contact us using the Case Specific Enquiry form.

Select your problem.
Under Tell us about yourself:
				
If you don’t have a unique client identifier number, enter 1111111111.
If you haven’t submitted an application yet, and don’t have an application number, enter 0000000.


Under Tell us about your technical issue:
				
Specify the program you’re trying to apply under.
Explain any problems that you’re having.
Upload screenshots from your account that show us both
						
the page and fields where you’re having problems, and
any error messages you’re getting.
Question: Why didn’t I get points for my job offer in Express Entry?
Answer: To get points from the Comprehensive Ranking System for a job offer in Express Entry, your employer will usually need to get a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
You should only answer “Yes” to the question “Does [your name] have a job offer in Canada?” if:

a Canadian employer (or up to two for the Federal Skilled Trades Program) has offered you a full-time, non-seasonal job for one year or more and
that job offer is supported by an LMIA, OR
the job is exempt from needing an LMIA.

If you are currently working in Canada but have not been offered a job that is supported by a LMIA (or is exempt from needing one), you should:

answer “No” and 
create a Job Match account in Job Bank.

Note: From January 1, 2015 to November 19, 2016, jobs offers that didn’t need an LMIA were not considered valid for Express Entry. We now accept certain job offers that don’t need an LMIA.
Find out more about what makes a job offer valid.
Question: There is no National Occupation Classification (NOC) code on my work permit. What should I put in my Express Entry profile?
Answer: If there is no National Occupational Classification (NOC)  code on your work permit, you should find and use the NOC code of the job you  are currently doing in Canada.
Find the NOC code and title for your job.
Question: I do not need a visa, but I want to stay in Canada as a visitor for longer than six months. What do I need to do?
Answer: If you entered Canada and you did not need a visa but want to stay longer, you must apply for an extension and pay a fee. This must be done from inside Canada. You should apply for an extension at least 30 days before your status expires – usually 6 months from the day you entered Canada.
Question: How long can I stay in Canada as a visitor?
Answer: Most visitors can stay for up to 6 months in Canada.
If you’re allowed to enter Canada, the border services officer may allow you to stay for less or more than 6 months.

If that’s the case, they’ll put the date you need to leave by in your passport. They might also give you a document.
If you don’t get a stamp in your passport, you can stay for 6 months from the day you entered Canada or until either your passport or biometrics expire, whichever comes first. Super visa holders who enter Canada after June 22, 2023 can stay for up to 5 years.
If you need a stamp, you can ask a border services officer for one. If you arrive at an airport that uses primary inspection kiosks, you may ask the border services officer for a stamp after you finish at the kiosk.

If you want to stay longer than your authorized stay, you should apply for an extension at least 30 days before the authorized end of your stay.
Question: I am currently living in or visiting a country that I am not a citizen of. Can I apply for a visitor visa at the local visa office?
Answer: If you are applying on paper we recommend that you apply for a visa from your home country. However, if you are legally admitted to the country you are currently in, you can apply at your nearest visa application centre (VAC). The VAC can help make sure your application is complete and that all proper documentation is included. You must state clearly on your application why you have not applied in your normal country of residence.
You can also apply for a visa online.
Question: My application for a permanent resident visa is currently being processed at the Embassy. Can I go to Canada as a tourist and wait for my visa there?
Answer: You may travel to Canada as a tourist before you get your permanent resident visa. However, we strongly advise against making any definitive arrangements for your stay in Canada until you have received your permanent resident visa.
You will need to apply for a visitor visa to travel to Canada as a tourist.
Please note that having a valid visitor visa does not guarantee your entry into Canada. A border services officer will decide if you can enter Canada and how long you can stay.
Question: I hold a diplomatic or special/service passport. Do I need a visitor visa?
Answer: Holders of diplomatic, official and service passports from visa-required countries do need a visa to visit Canada. However, they may be exempt from paying the processing fee if they are travelling on official business.
Question: Do I need a Canadian visa if I have a United States visa?
Answer: Yes, most travellers need a visitor visa or an eTA to travel  to, or transit through, Canada.
What you need depends  on:

the type of travel document you will travel  with;
the country that issued your travel  document;
your nationality; and
how you will travel to Canada.

Before you apply, find out what you need.
Question: My minor child is applying for a visitor visa and will travel alone to Canada. What documents must they present with the application?
Answer: In addition to the required documents for a visitor visa, you must include the following documents:

A copy of the child’s birth certificate
A letter of authorization, preferably in English or French, signed by their parent(s) or legal guardian.

The letter of authorization should include:

the parents’, or legal guardian’s, address(es) and telephone number(s), and
the name, address and telephone number of the custodian (the adult who will be responsible for the child while in Canada).

For more information, see Minor children travelling to Canada.
Question: I am travelling with my minor child without my spouse. What documents must I present?
Answer: You must present the following documents:

 A copy of the child’s birth certificate
 A letter of authorization signed by the parent who is not travelling, containing their address and telephone number, in English or French if possible, and
 A photocopy of the non-accompanying parent’s signed passport or national identity card

If the parents are separated or divorced, and share custody of the child, the parent travelling with the child should carry copies of the legal custody documents. 
If the parents are separated or divorced and one of them has sole custody of the child, the letter of authorization may be signed by that parent only and they should bring a copy of the custody papers.
If one of the child’s parents is deceased, the travelling parent should bring a copy of the death certificate.
For more information, see Minor children travelling to Canada.
Question: I paid the employer compliance fee, but the temporary worker’s application for a work permit was refused. Can I get a refund?
Answer: Yes. You will get a refund  automatically. You do not have to apply for it. If you do not receive a notice about your refund within 8 weeks, follow the instructions to obtain a refund.
Question: I paid the employer compliance fee, but the worker is not coming to Canada. Can I get a refund?
Answer: Yes, you can get a refund. However, you must withdraw your offer of employment first. Once the offer of employment has been withdrawn, a refund will be issued automatically to the same payment method you used to pay. Refunds can take up to a year to be processed.
Read the Employer Portal User Guide to find out how to withdraw your offer.
Question: After I submit an offer of employment, do I have to wait for it to be approved before the temporary worker can apply for a work permit?
Answer: No, you do not have to wait. When you successfully submit the offer of employment through the Employer Portal, you will be given an offer of employment number. You will find this number in the employment queue in your portal account. You need to give this number to the temporary worker. The worker must include the offer of employment number in their work permit application.
The worker can apply for a work permit as soon as they receive the offer of employment number from you.
Question: Can an authorized representative submit an offer of employment on behalf of an employer?
Answer: Yes. The employer must

access their account in the Employer Portal;
create a secondary user account; and
assign this secondary account to the authorized representative.

Read the Employer Portal enrolment guide to find out how to create and assign a secondary  user account.
Employers no longer need to submit the IMM 5476, Use of Representative form.
Note:

Authorized representatives must have a separate GCKey for each employer they represent.
Authorized representatives who submit offers of employment on behalf of an employer must use the Employer Portal to submit these offers. They will not be able to submit offers of employment through the Authorized Paid Representative Portal.
Question: I have a visa or a temporary resident permit to enter Canada. Do I need an eTA too?
Answer: No. If you plan to travel to Canada, you need a valid visitor visa or a valid eTA.
The one you need depends on:

the type of travel document you will travel with;
the country that issued your travel document;
your nationality; and
how you will travel to Canada.

Before you apply, answer a few questions to find out what you need to travel to Canada.

If you already have a valid Canadian visitor visa you don’t need to apply for an eTA – even if you’re eligible for an eTA. You can travel with your visa until it expires.

If you apply for an initial work or study permit before you travel to Canada, you’ll get a visa or an eTA automatically once your work or study permit application is approved. You don’t need to apply for a visa or an eTA, or pay extra fees.

If we issue you a visa, we’ll stick in your passport.
If we issue you an eTA, your eTA number will be included in the letter of introduction we will send you when your study or work permit is approved. Keep this number in case you need to contact us about your eTA.




Travel documents



passport 
alien’s passport for stateless persons 
permit to re-enter the U.S. (I-327)
U.S. refugee travel document (I-571)
other refugee travel document for  non-citizens
Question: I am a dual citizen of the U.S. and another country. Do I need an eTA?
Answer: No. As long as you travel with a valid U.S. passport, you do not need an eTA to enter Canada.
American citizens, including American-Canadian citizens, must carry proper identification and meet the basic requirements to enter Canada. You do not need a Canadian passport, a Canadian visa or an eTA to fly to Canada if you are travelling with a valid U.S. passport.
Question: Are there any age exemptions for eTA?
Answer: No. All eTA-required  travellers,  regardless of their age, will need an eTA when they fly to Canada.
Question: I am visiting the U.S. and I want to come to Canada. Do I need an eTA?
Answer: Most travellers need  a visitor visa or an eTA to travel to, or transit through, Canada.
What you need  depends on:

the type of travel document you will travel  with;
the country that issued your travel  document;
your nationality; and
how you will travel to Canada.

Before you apply, find  out what you need.
Question: I have an ESTA and I am visiting the U.S. Can I use my ESTA to enter Canada?
Answer: You cannot use your ESTA to enter Canada. Canada’s eTA is a separate authorization and is required to enter Canada by air. Find out if you need an eTA.
Question: I have committed an offence and suspect or know that I am inadmissible to Canada. Should I still apply for an eTA?
Answer: Yes. Your application provides you the opportunity to explain your situation. If your eTA application is denied, a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) may be considered to allow you to travel to Canada.
Question: I must travel to Canada for exceptional circumstances. Can I get my eTA on an urgent basis?
Answer: When you apply, indicate in detail on the application the urgent and/or compelling reason for your travel.  This information will be considered when your application is processed. However, most applicants will receive a confirmation within minutes.
Question: I am a permanent resident of Canada. Do I need an eTA if I leave and want to return to Canada by air?
Answer: No, you do not need an eTA if you are a permanent resident of Canada.
However, you must travel with a valid Permanent Resident Card or a Permanent Resident Travel Document. Otherwise, you may face delays or be prevented from boarding your flight to Canada.
If you do not currently have a Permanent Resident Card, find out how to apply.
If you are a Canadian permanent resident outside of Canada and do not have a Permanent Resident Card or your card is expired, find out how to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document.
Question: I am from a visa-exempt country and want to apply for a study or work permit. Do I need to apply for an eTA?
Answer: It  depends.
If  you apply for an initial work or study permit before you travel to Canada
You  will get an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)  automatically once your work or study permit application is approved. You don’t  need to apply for an eTA or pay extra fees. Your eTA number will be included in the letter of introduction we will  send you when your study or work permit is approved. Keep this number in case  you need to contact us about your eTA.
If  you plan to apply for an initial work or study permit at a Canadian port of  entry
Depending  on your method of travel:

by  air: you need to apply for an eTA before you can board your flight to Canada;
by car, bus, train or boat (including cruise ship): you don’t need an eTA.
Question: I am from a visa-exempt country and a study or work permit. Do I need to apply for an eTA?
Answer: It depends.
Initial permit issued on or after August 1, 2015
If you’re from a visa-exempt country, we issued an eTA automatically to you when your permit was approved.
Your eTA is electronically linked to the passport you used to apply for your permit. It is valid for up to five years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. See your letter of introduction for details.
If you got a new passport since your permit was issued, you will need to get a new eTA.
Extension issued before May 1, 2017
If you never received or applied for an eTA before, you will need to apply for one if you plan to leave and return to Canada by air.
Extension issued on or after May 1, 2017
If you extend your permit, we will issue you an eTA automatically when we approve your permit.
Question: How do I apply for an eTA for travel to Canada?
Answer: To apply you must have a valid passport from a visa-exempt country, a valid credit card and an email address.
It costs $7 CAD to get an eTA and only takes a few minutes to apply. Approved eTAs are valid for up to five years.
Apply now for an eTA.


Credit cards and prepaid cards


We accept credit cards and prepaid cards from:

Visa®
MasterCard®
American Express®
JCB®
UnionPay® (online applications only)

If you use a prepaid credit card, keep it for at least 18 months after you pay to make refunds easier. Find more on prepaid cards.
We also accept all Visa Debit cards.
The card you use doesn't have to be in your name. The cardholder’s name will appear on the receipt but it does not need to match your application.
Question: Do I have to apply for an eTA each time I travel to Canada?
Answer: No. Once approved, your eTA  is valid for five years or until your passport expires – whichever comes  first. You can come to Canada as many  times as you wish as long as your eTA  remains valid.
Question: Do I need to apply for an eTA before I book my airline ticket?
Answer: We recommend that you submit your eTA application before you buy your airline ticket. This way, if you encounter any difficulties when you apply, you can resolve any issues before you book your flight.  In most cases, the eTA will be issued in minutes, which will not delay your flight booking.   However, some requests may need more time to process.
Find out if you need an eTA.
Question: What options are available to pay the eTA application fee?
Answer: You can pay for an eTA with the following:

Visa®, MasterCard®, American Express®,
a pre-paid Visa®, MasterCard® or American Express®,
Visa® Debit and Debit MasterCard®,
JCB® card,
UnionPay® (debit cards not accepted),
INTERAC® Online.
Question: What if I don’t have a Visa, Mastercard or American Express? Are there other methods to pay for an eTA?
Answer: Yes, we also accept:

a pre-paid Visa®, MasterCard® or American Express®,
Visa® Debit and Debit MasterCard®,
JCB® card,
UnionPay® (debit cards not accepted),
INTERAC® Online.
Question: How long will it take to process my eTA application?
Answer: In most cases, applicants will receive a confirmation within minutes. However, some requests can take several days to process.
See also What do I do if my application for an eTA is not approved right away?
Question: Will IRCC email me when my eTA is approved?
Answer: Yes. When your eTA is approved, you will receive an email confirmation. You will also receive an email if we need more information to process your application or if your eTA has been denied. 
Please make sure to check your email junk mail folder. Some spam filters may block our emails. Check the folder regularly as emails may at times be moved from your inbox to the junk mail folder. 
If you have not received an email confirmation with an application number within 72 hours of applying, you will need to fill out this Web form. You will need to:

provide some basic personal details, and
under “Enquiry” select from the drop menu “Electronic Travel Authorization – Case specific enquiries”.  


NOTE: It can take us several days to answer to your enquiry.
Question: Do I have to print anything to prove that I have an eTA?
Answer: No. An eTA is electronically linked to your passport. You will need to travel with the passport you used to apply for your eTA.
Question: In my online profile or application I am getting validation errors or it tells me that fields are incomplete when they are not. What do I do?
Answer: You may want to try using a different Web browser such as Firefox or Google Chrome. You should also check your browser’s language settings and make sure it is set to English or French as special characters can cause errors.
If you are still having a problem, try clearing your browser cache. Your browser’s Help section  can tell you how to do this. If the problem continues, you can contact us.
See also One of the forms in my International Experience Canada (IEC) profile is marked “In progress”. How do I fix this?
Question: How do I withdraw my Express Entry profile?
Answer: To withdraw your profile:

On the main page of your account, go to the section “View the applications you submitted”
Click on the orange “Withdraw profile” button
Under the heading “What would you like to do today?” below the “Warning!” text, click on the orange “Continue” button.
Question: My citizenship application is being processed. How will the 2017 legislation changes affect my application?
Answer: If we received your completed application before October 11, 2017, then only some of the changes will apply to you.
Language and knowledge requirements
If you were a minor (an applicant between 14 and 17 years of age at the time you applied) you won’t need to meet language requirements or take a knowledge test.
If you were between 18 and 54 years old when you applied, you will still need to meet the language requirement and pass a knowledge test.
If you were between 55 and 64 years old when you applied, you won’t need to meet language requirements or take a knowledge test.
If you have received a notice to appear for a knowledge test or language assessment, IRCC will be contacting you about the next steps in your application.
Time spent in Canada
The changes to the amount of time you must be physically present in Canada do not apply to you. You must meet the physical presence requirements that were in place at the time you submitted your application.
Question: I hired a representative before June 11, 2015 and my citizenship application is still in process. Can they continue to act as my representative?
Answer: Yes. As long as your citizenship application was received and deemed complete before June 11, 2015, any person who is advising or representing you can continue throughout the duration of that specific application (or until four years has passed).
Question: Who can represent me on my citizenship application?
Answer: If your citizenship application is  received after June 10, 2015, any  paid representatives you may have hired  must be authorized to do so. This would include members of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants, lawyers or notaries including paralegals and  students at law.
Question: How old must my spouse or partner be for me to sponsor them to immigrate to Canada?
Answer: 18 years old. Since June 10, 2015, we refuse sponsorship applications for spouses or partners under 18 years old.
All applicants must be at least 18 years old when we receive the application.
Learn more about sponsoring your spouse.
Question: Does IRCC recognize marriages conducted by proxy, telephone, internet and fax?
Answer: No. We don’t recognize these types of marriages. If one or both parties are not physically present at the ceremony, we won’t recognize the marriage.
You may be exempt from this rule if:

Your application was received before June 10, 2015, or
You are a member of the Canadian Armed Forces. The marriage may be recognized if:
    
You could not be physically present at your marriage ceremony, because of travel restrictions related to your service,
the marriage took place outside of Canada, and
It was registered in a country where marriage by proxy is legal.
Question: My application for an eTA was refused. Can I get a refund?
Answer: No. All application fees are non-refundable.
Question: My application for an eTA was refused. Is there a way I can appeal?
Answer: You can ask the Federal Court of Canada to review the decision related to your application. To do so, a lawyer must apply for judicial review on your behalf.
See also My application for an eTA was refused. Can I still travel to Canada?