Definitions

Canadian Citizens/First Nations Peoples: A citizen of Canada within the meaning of the Citizenship Act, or a person registered as an Indian within the meaning of the Indian Act.

Dependents: Dependents are defined as

• a spouse;
• a common-law partner
• a dependent child or the dependent child of a spouse or common-law partner;
• a dependent child of the dependent child referred to above.

An affidavit signed by both spouses, confirming that they are living together in a conjugal relationship for not less than three years, or that they are living together in a conjugal relationship and are raising any children of whom they both are the natural or adoptive parent, is required to verify their common-law status.

Dependent Child: A dependent child is a child who is a biological child who has not been adopted by a person other than the spouse or common-law partner, or an adopted child; and who is in one of the following situations of dependency:

• under age 22 and not a spouse or common-law partner;
• enrolled continuously at a college, university or other educational institution and dependent substantially on the financial support of the parent since before age 22 or since becoming a spouse or common-law partner if that occurred before age 22; or
• a person with a disability who has been financially supported substantially by his or her parents, and who is unable to be self-supporting because of the disability.

Documents from the student

Submit all the following documents:

• Foreign passport
• Post-secondary study permit
• Proof of dependent relationship
• Documents from parent, spouse, or common-law partner

Submit one of the following identifications:

• Canadian passport
• Nexus Card
• Birth Certificate and government photo ID
• Canadian Citizenship Card
• Canadian Citizenship Certificate and government photo ID
• Certificate of Indian Status Card (issued by DIAND/INAC/AANDC)
• New secure certificate of Indian Status Card (SCIS)

Definitions

Permanent Resident: A permanent resident within the meaning of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act is

• a person who has been granted “permanent resident” status and has not had that status revoked; or
• a person who has been approved “in-principle” for permanent resident status in Canada. Evidence of this is a letter which confirms that Citizenship and Immigration Canada has determined that he/she is eligible for immigration to Canada or meets the eligibility requirements to apply for permanent resident status in Canada. Such letters must be dated prior to the enrolment count date and presented prior to the enrolment report due date.

Dependents: Dependents are defined as

• a spouse;
• a common-law partner
• a dependent child or the dependent child of a spouse or common-law partner;
• a dependent child of the dependent child referred to above.

An affidavit signed by both spouses, confirming that they are living together in a conjugal relationship for not less than three years, or that they are living together in a conjugal relationship and are raising any children of whom they both are the natural or adoptive parent, is required to verify their common-law status.

Dependent Child: A dependent child is a child who is a biological child who has not been adopted by a person other than the spouse or common-law partner, or an adopted child; and who is in one of the following situations of dependency

under age 22 and not a spouse or common-law partner;

enrolled continuously at a college, university or other educational institution and dependent substantially on the financial support of the parent since before age 22 or since becoming a spouse or common-law partner if that occurred before age 22; or a person with a disability who has been financially supported substantially by his or her parents, and who is unable to be self-supporting because of the disability

Documentation from student

Submit all the following documents:

• Foreign passport
• Post-secondary study permit
• Proof of dependent relationship

Documentation from parent, spouse or common law partner (when applicable)

Submit one of the following identifications (where applicable):

• Valid Canadian Permanent Residency Card
• Confirmation of Permanent Residence Visa (IMM 5292, IMM 5688) and government photo ID. Confirmation of Residence must be signed and dated by Immigration Officer next to where it refers to the confirmation of permanent residency.
• Record of Landing (IMM 1000) and government photo ID

Definitions

Visitor with a Work Permit: A visitor, and his/her dependents, who is authorized to work in Canada having been issued a work permit.

The following students are excluded from this category:

• A visitor who is a graduate teaching assistant;
• An international student holding an open work permit for post-graduate work (usually for up to three years of work opportunities upon graduation);
• An international student whose spouse or common-law partner has received a work permit as a result of the international student holding a valid Study Permit;
• An international student holding an ‘Off-Campus Work Permit’;
• A visitor on a co-op work term.

Documentation from student

Submit all the following documents:

• Foreign passport
• Post-secondary study permit
• Valid open or closed work permit
• Letter from employer in Canada

Definitions

Visitor with a Work Permit: A visitor, and his/her dependents, who is authorized to work in Canada having been issued a work permit.

The following students are excluded from this category:

• A visitor who is a graduate teaching assistant;
• An international student holding an open work permit for post-graduate work (usually for up to three years of work opportunities upon graduation);
• An international student whose spouse or common-law partner has received a work permit as a result of the international student holding a valid Study Permit;
• An international student holding an ‘Off-Campus Work Permit’;
• A visitor on a co-op work term.

Dependents: Dependents are defined as

• a spouse;
• a common-law partner;
• a dependent child or the dependent child of a spouse or common-law partner;
• a dependent child of the dependent child referred to above.

An affidavit signed by both spouses, confirming that they are living together in a conjugal relationship for not less than three years, or that they are living together in a conjugal relationship and are raising any children of whom they both are the natural or adoptive parent, is required to verify their common-law status.

Dependent Child: A dependent child is a child who is a biological child who has not been adopted by a person other than the spouse or common-law partner, or an adopted child; and who is in one of the following situations of dependency

• under age 22 and not a spouse or common-law partner;
• enrolled continuously at a college, university or other educational institution and dependent substantially on the financial support of the parent since before age 22 or since becoming a spouse or common-law partner if that occurred before age 22; or a person with a disability who has been financially supported substantially by his or her parents, and who is unable to be self-supporting because of the disability.

Documentation from student

Submit all the following documents:

• Foreign passport
• Post-secondary study permit
• Proof of dependent relationship

Documentation from parent, spouse or common-law partner (when applicable)

Submit all the following documents:

• Foreign passport
• Valid open or closed work permit
• Letter from employer in Canada

Definitions

Visitor with Diplomatic Status: A visitor who is admitted to and remaining in Canada with official accreditation from the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, who has entered Canada, or is in Canada, to carry out her/his official duties as

• a diplomatic or consular officer; OR
• as a dependent (Section 1.1.7, 2009-2010 Ontario Operating Funds Distribution Manual) or a member of the staff of any such diplomat, consular officer; representative or official accredited to Canada by the Canadian government; OR
• a member of a foreign military force or of a civilian component; thereof admitted to; OR
• as a Canadian government-accredited representative or official of a country other than Canada, of the United Nations or any of its agencies, of any intergovernmental organizations of which Canada is a member; OR
• Canada under the Visiting Forces Act or any dependents of such personnel.

Documentation from student

Submit all the following documents:

• Foreign, Consular or Special passport
• Department of Foreign Affairs & International Trade Identity Card
• Letter confirming diplomatic appointment

Definitions

Visitor with Diplomatic Status: A visitor who is admitted to and remaining in Canada with official accreditation from the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, who has entered Canada, or is in Canada, to carry out her/his official duties as

• a diplomatic or consular officer; OR
• or as a dependent (Section 1.1.7, 2009-2010 Ontario Operating Funds Distribution Manual) or a member of the staff of any such diplomat, consular officer; representative or official accredited to Canada by the Canadian government; OR
• or a member of a foreign military force or of a civilian component; thereof admitted to or as a Canadian government-accredited representative or official of a country other than Canada, of the United Nations or any of its agencies, of any intergovernmental organizations of which Canada is a member; OR
• Canada under the Visiting Forces Act or any dependents of such personnel.

Dependents: Dependents are defined as

• a spouse;
• a common-law partner;
• a dependent child or the dependent child of a spouse or common-law partner;
• a dependent child of the dependent child referred to above.

An affidavit signed by both spouses, confirming that they are living together in a conjugal relationship for not less than three years, or that they are living together in a conjugal relationship and are raising any children of whom they both are the natural or adoptive parent, is required to verify their common-law status.

Dependent Child: A dependent child is a child who is a biological child who has not been adopted by a person other than the spouse or common-law partner, or an adopted child; and who is in one of the following situations of dependency:

• under age 22 and not a spouse or common-law partner;
• enrolled continuously at a college, university or other educational institution and dependent substantially on the financial support of the parent since before age 22 or since becoming a spouse or common-law partner if that occurred before age 22; or a person with a disability who has been financially supported substantially by his or her parents, and who is unable to be self-supporting because of the disability

Documentation from student

Submit all the following documents:

• Foreign, Consular or Special passport
• Department of Foreign Affairs & International Trade Identity Card
• Proof of dependent relationship
• Documentation from parent, spouse or common law partner (when applicable)

Submit all the following documents:

• Foreign, Consular or Special passport
• Department of Foreign Affairs & International Trade Identity Card
• Letter confirming diplomatic appointment

Definitions

Religious Workers (work permit exempt): Per paragraph R186(l) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, religious workers who are exempt from a work permit applies to persons whose employment will consist mainly of preaching of doctrine, presiding at liturgical functions or providing spiritual counselling, either as an ordained minister, a lay person, or a member of a religious order.

Documentation from student

Submit all the following documents:

• Foreign passport
• Post-secondary study permit
• Offer of employment from religious organization or visitor record (IMM 1097)
• Proof of ordination

Definitions

Religious Workers (work permit exempt): Per paragraph R186(l) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, religious workers who are exempt from a work permit applies to persons whose employment will consist mainly of preaching of doctrine, presiding at liturgical functions or providing spiritual counselling, either as an ordained minister, a lay person, or a member of a religious order.

Dependents: Dependents are defined as

• a spouse;
• a common-law partner;
• a dependent child or the dependent child of a spouse or common-law partner;
• a dependent child of the dependent child referred to above.

An affidavit signed by both spouses, confirming that they are living together in a conjugal relationship for not less than three years, or that they are living together in a conjugal relationship and are raising any children of whom they both are the natural or adoptive parent, is required to verify their common-law status.

Dependent Child: A dependent child is a child who is a biological child who has not been adopted by a person other than the spouse or common-law partner, or an adopted child; and who is in one of the following situations of dependency

• under age 22 and not a spouse or common-law partner;
• enrolled continuously at a college, university or other educational institution and dependent substantially on the financial support of the parent since before age 22 or since becoming a spouse or common-law partner if that occurred before age 22; or a person with a disability who has been financially supported substantially by his or her parents, and who is unable to be self-supporting because of the disability.

Documentation from student

Submit all the following documents:

• Foreign passport
• Post-secondary study permit
• Proof of dependent relationship

Documentation from parent, spouse or common law partner (when applicable)

Submit all the following documents:

• Foreign passport
• Offer of employment from religious organization or visitor record (IMM 1097)
• Proof of ordination

Definitions

Protected Persons: A person, and his/her dependents, who

• has been determined to be a protected person, including a Convention refugee or a person in need of protection, within the meaning of subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act by the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) or the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada. A protected person document issued under section 31(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act or a “notice of decision” issued by the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada or by the IRB must be presented.
• is a refugee claimant who applied to the federal government for Convention refugee status prior to January 1, 1989, and can provide documentation from Citizenship and Immigration Canada to that effect.

Documentation from student

Submit one of the following identifications:

• Foreign passport or Single Journey Travel Document (IMM 5485)
• Post-secondary study permit
• Notice of Decision issued by Immigration & Refugee Board (IRB) or Protect Person Status Document (IMM 5520) issued by Citizenship & Immigration Canada under section 31(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

Definitions

Dependents: Dependents are defined as

• a spouse;
• a common-law partner;
• a dependent child or the dependent child of a spouse or common-law partner;
• a dependent child of the dependent child referred to above.

An affidavit signed by both spouses, confirming that they are living together in a conjugal relationship for not less than three years, or that they are living together in a conjugal relationship and are raising any children of whom they both are the natural or adoptive parent, is required to verify their common-law status.

Dependent Child: A dependent child is a child who is a biological child who has not been adopted by a person other than the spouse or common-law partner, or an adopted child; and who is in one of the following situations of dependency

• under age 22 and not a spouse or common-law partner;
• enrolled continuously at a college, university or other educational institution and dependent substantially on the financial support of the parent since before age 22 or since becoming a spouse or common-law partner if that occurred before age 22; or a person with a disability who has been financially supported substantially by his or her parents, and who is unable to be self-supporting because of the disability

Documentation from student

Submit all the following documents:

• Foreign passport or Single Journey Travel Document (IMM 5485);
• Post-secondary study permit;
• Proof of dependent relationship; and
• Documentation from parent, spouse or common law partner (when applicable).

Submit one of the following identifications:

• Foreign passport or Single Journey Travel Document (IMM 5485)
• Post-secondary study permit
• Notice of Decision issued by Immigration & Refugee Board (IRB) or Protect Person Status Document (IMM 5520) issued by Citizenship & Immigration Canada under section 31(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act