Entry Visa (TRV) Application Guide

A - Register or log in using a GCKey or Sign-In Partner.  You can register with either one, however the CGKey is the simplest option, and the one we recommend. The Sign-In Partner option connects your CIC account to your Canadian bank account.

B - Apply to extend your status in Canada as a Student.

C - The Personal Checklist Code is provided once you've completed the online questionnaire (it looks like this: QK4350881372).  If you have not yet completed the questionnaire, click "Don't have a personal checklist code?".

You will be led through a questionnaire; the questions listed below are those that sometimes cause confusion.  To help, here are some clarifications:

• What would you like to do in Canada?  Indicate “Study”.
• How long are you planning to stay in Canada?  For most degree/diploma students, the answer would be “Temporarily – more than 6 months”.
• What is your country of residence?  Unless you are commuting daily from the US, your current country of residence is Canada.
• What is your current immigration status in Canada?  Student
• Which of the following best describes your situation?  Select "I have a study permit for a specific institution or level of education" (i.e. post-secondary).

Once you have finished the questionnaire, you will be directed to complete a pdf fillable form (IMM5257E-TRV).  Here is clarification for some of the questions that may cause confusion:

• The UCI or Client ID number is listed in the box above the expiry date of your Study Permit.
• Current country of residence: Canada
• Purpose of my visit: Returning Student
• Indicate how long you plan to stay: provide the date you first entered Canada for your studies, and the expiry date of your Study Permit, as technically you are not allowed to stay beyond the validity of that document (even if you plan to extend it later).
• Funds available for my stay: you will need to show that you have enough funds available to cover the cost of tuition + living expenses (min. $1,000/month) for 1 year.  The amount indicated should be the same amount, or less, as the proof of funds provided with your application.
• In the Employment Section, under Current Activity/Occupation: indicate "Student"
• The electronic signature section of the form does not work; advisors across Canada have been telling students to submit the document without the signature.
• Once the fillable form completed and validated, save the document to your desktop, then upload it in the upload section.  The form cannot be printed and scanned.
• When asked to upload your passport, be sure to include ALL stamped/marked pages of your passport.

You will be asked to upload a list of supporting documents based on the answers you provided to the questionnaire. Here's an example:

Click on the ? if you need more details about the supporting document in question.

N.B.  You do NOT need a Letter of Acceptance; instead, print & upload a copy of your Proof of Enrolment from Minerva.