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Invitation Letter
If you are inviting your family to visit you, you can write them a letter of invitation to accompany their Temporary Resident Visa (i.e. Entry Visa) application. Please note: Immigration Canada requires the individual issuing the invitation to write the letter; McGill cannot write this letter on your behalf.
Here is a Sample Invitation Letter for reference.
In addition to the information required by Immigration Canada , you can also include a copy of your Study Permit as well as any other evidence that you are a student at McGill (e.g. copy of student card, proof of enrolment from Minerva).
Inviting your Spouse:
If you are inviting your spouse to stay with you during the duration of your studies, he/she may be eligible apply for an Open Work Permit based on your full-time student status, valid Study Permit and program/level of studies.
Inviting Dependent Children:
More detailed information about inviting your family - including dependent children and childcare options - can be found on our Bringing Family website.