This is an initial checklist for a visitor record (visitor status extension) application. We may request additional documents based on the need for your application and current requirements.
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IRCC may request the applicant and dependent family members (if applicable) to undergo an immigration medical exam during the processing of this application. An upfront medical exam is not required.
Valid Passport – all biography, signature pages and pages with any visa and stamps (if applicable)
Digital Photo – click here for photographs specifications
Representative Submission Letter (to be provided by YCI before submission)
Use of Representative Form IMM5476 (to be provided by YCI before submission)
Marriage licence/certificate or Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union (if applicable)
Travel History (if applicable, such as boarding passes)
A letter of explanation or invitation letter explaining the need for the visit extension
You can include financial documents for both the applicant and dependents regardless if dependents are applying together or not. For example, if you have married and have savings and income under spouse name, savings in children's name, you can include all those too.
Account Statements for 6 months
Investments like Fixed Deposits (FDs), Bonds, Stocks
Savings and Investments in Children’s Name (if applicable)
$10,000 (minimum) GIC (if applicable), required under SDS program
Rental Income Proof (if applicable)
Income Tax Filing Documents (3 years recommended)
Property Valuation (Not applicable if obtaining a net worth certificate)
Example parents, siblings or in-laws, if they are financially supporting you for this application.
Gift Deed or Financial Support Affidavit
Investments like Fixed Deposits (FDs), Bonds, Stocks
Proof of funds transfer if funds are already transferred to Applicant's or Dependent's account
Net Worth Certificate (for parents/in-laws it can be joint with the Applicant)
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Applicable when you are applying with dependent spouse and/or children
Valid Passport – all biography, signature pages and pages with any visa and stamps (if applicable)
Digital Photo – click here for photographs specifications
Travel History (if applicable, such as boarding passes)
Current and past Canada immigration status documents
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Definition of Dependent Child under section 2 of the
Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations:(i) is less than 22 years of age and is not a spouse or common-law partner, or
(ii) is 22 years of age or older and has depended substantially on the financial support of the parent since before attaining the age of 22 years and is unable to be financially self-supporting due to a physical or mental condition.
We request below listed documents for each of the dependent children.
Valid Passport – all biography, signature pages and pages with any visa and stamps (if applicable).
Digital Photo – click here for photographs specifications
Travel History (if applicable, such as boarding passes)
Current and past Canada immigration status documents
👉 Signature Authorization (optional): please provide a good-quality clear copy of your signature on a plain white paper with blue ball pen. This will allow us to digitally insert your signature, saving trees and time. Alternative, you may decide to manually sign the application forms and send us scan or paper copies.