The Canadian Government requires visitors who are citizens from certain
countries to obtain a Temporary Residents Visa (TRV) from the Canadian
Consulate prior to traveling to Canada. An up-to-date list of countries
whose citizens require a TRV to enter Canada can be found at on the Canadian
Consulate’s website: Canadian Consulate's Website.
Applying
for a TRV
To apply in person, you will need to present the following documentation
to the Canadian Consulate:
- valid passport or travel document
- valid Form I-94 (small white card in passport)
- valid Form I-20 or IAP-66, signed
- evidence of sufficient funds/financial support
- Supplementary Information Sheet
- processing fee
- two passport size photos
To apply by mail, you will need to mail the following items to the Canadian
Consulate:
- valid passport or travel document
- valid Form I-94 (small white card in passport)
- valid Form I-20 or IAP-66, signed
- evidence of sufficient funds/financial support
- Canadian TRV Application Form (Form # IMM 5257)
- Supplementary Information Sheet
- processing fee
- two passport size photos
The Application for a Temporary Resident Visa (Form # IMM 5257) can
be downloaded from the following webpage:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/apply-how.asp.
IMPORTANT TIP: Mail your application by a courier (i.e. FedEx, UPS).
To insure the safest and most timely return of your application, include
a self-addressed, pre-paid courier slip and envelope with the above items
for the Canadian Consulate to return your documents.
Students wishing to apply in New York City must do so by mail or in
person at the following address:
Canadian Consulate
1251 Avenue of the Americas - 50th Street
New York City, NY 10020
Phone: (212) 586-2400
Students wishing to apply by mail or in person may do so in Buffalo,
NY at the following address:
Canadian Consulate General
Immigration Section
1 Marine Midland Center, Suite 3000
Buffalo, NY 14203
Phone: (716) 858-9500
Consulate Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Reentering the United States from Canada
To re-enter the United States you will be required to show the following
documents:
-
valid passport
- I-94 (small white card in passport)
- I-20 or IAP-66
Points to Consider
- If you are re-entering the U.S. on a NEW Form I-20 after
a trip of more than 30 days, you must be sure to have your I-20 processed
and
complete a new I-94. If the border official does not process your
documents, you should have him/her do so.
- If your trip to Canada was for less than 30 days, you may possibly be
able to re-enter the U.S. even if your U.S. Visa stamp has expired,
however, there is no guarantee of this. It is recommended that if your U.S. Visa
stamp has expired, you apply for a new one prior to leaving the United
States.
- If your trip to Canada was for more than 30 days, or, if you traveled
outside of Canada before re-entering the U.S., or, if you have changed
visa status while in the U.S., you will need a valid U.S. visa stamp.
If your U.S. visa stamp has or will expire prior to re-entry, you
must apply for a new one at the United States Consulate or Embassy. This may
only be done outside U.S. borders.
- Processing time to receive completed
applications by mail is typically from one to three weeks. The Canadian
Consulate reserves the right
to request that you appear for an in-person interview even though you have
applied by mail.
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