Dear Applicant,
We are pleased to inform you that the processing of your application for permanent residence in Canada has been completed.
Consequently, you are required to submit your passport(s) and photographs within the next sixty (60) days from the date of this letter. As the validity of your visa(s) has been already established and is limited to a fixed date, it CANNOT be extended under any circumstances. We therefore urge you to read and follow carefully the instructions below without delay:
PLEASE NOTE: Failure to provide the required travel document(s) within 60 days from the date of this letter will lead us to conclude that you are no longer interested in immigrating to Canada and your application will be refused based the information that is available in your file. Once the application is refused, you would be able to reapply, but you would be required to submit a new application and pay a new processing fee. The new application would be assessed according to the Canadian Immigration legislations in force at the time that the new application was filed.
Passport requirements
We require an original VALID passport for yourself and every accompanying family member.
Passports for all accompanying family members must be submitted together.
Passports must be valid for at least the next six (6) months, or at least until the date of your intended travel to Canada.
There must be at least one blank page in your passport. If there are children included in your passport, there must be blank pages for their visas as well.
The immigrant visa that is to be placed in your passport will show an expiry date. You may enter Canada anytime before the expiry date shown on the visa; this date cannot be extended. If you fail to enter Canada before this date, you will be required to reapply and submit a new application and processing fee.
Please note: Immigrant visas cannot be placed in Diplomatic, Official or Military passports.
Photographs
We require the following. See Photograph Specifications for instructions.
Ř Two (2) recent photographs of yourself and each accompanying family member.
Ř Height and eye colour for you and each accompanying family member.
You have TWO OPTIONS to choose from regarding the submission of your passports:
OPTION A: Submit your passports in person
Bring Passports in person
Passports can be brought to our office at:
550 South Hope Street, 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Passports may be brought in on Tuesdays or Thursdays between the hours of 8:30 am and 10:30 am. Bring this letter when you come.
Every effort will be made to have your passports ready to be picked up between 2:30 and 3:00 pm the same day.
You or your representative may bring your passports in person. Your representative must have your written authorization and will be required to show photo identification.
For security reasons, the Consulate General of Canada does not allow the entry of recording or transmitting devices in the immigration waiting room or interview areas. This includes all types of cell phones.
For Persons residing in Canada
If you are the principal applicant, you may appear alone.
You must bring the passports for yourself and each accompanying family member. All visas will be issued at the same time.
You can effect your landing upon your re-entry to Canada.
Your accompanying family member(s) can effect their landing by later appearing at a Canadian Port-of-Entry before their visas expire.
Or
You can appear with all accompanying family members and effect all landings at the same time upon your re-entry to Canada.
OPTION B: Submit your passport(s) by mail
The security of your passports is important to us. We strongly encourage you sending your passport(s) to this office by United States Postal Service or by commercial courier service. Please ensure that you enclose a tracking number for your return envelope. This allows you to track the delivery and return of your documents.
Return this letter with your passports to:
Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles
Immigration Section
550 South Hope Street, 9th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
USA
Return of your passports
Sending your passport(s) by POSTAL SERVICE:
o Provide a self-addressed, prepaid (U.S. postage only), flat rate 9” x 12” USPS Express Mail or USPS Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation envelope. Make a note of the tracking number.
o Canada Post's Xpresspost envelope CANNOT be used as return envelope.
o USPS Express or Priority mail envelopes which do not carry the appropriate postage (metered postage not accepted) will be returned by certified or registered mail.
Sending your passport(s) by COURIER SERVICE:
o Your passport(s) will be returned by courier envelope ONLY when you have pre-paid the courier company for the return service and enclose a completed shipping label.
o We DO NOT accept payment in the form of check or credit card for expedited return by courier or express mail.
In absence of pre-payment of the return freight, we will return your passport(s) by certified mail for USA residents or registered mail for those residing in Canada and other countries via the US Postal Service.
Passports sent to us by mail CANNOT be picked up in person.
Our office is not liable for lost or stolen passports.
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Please show height and eye colour for yourself and all accompanying family members below.
Eye colour choices: Blue, Green, Gray, Black, Brown, Hazel or Other.
Name: __________________________________________ Date of Birth: _________________
HEIGHT: ________CM or ______ FEET ______INCHES EYE COLOUR: _______________
Name:___________________________________________ Date of Birth:__________________
HEIGHT: ________CM or ______ FEET ______INCHES EYE COLOUR: ________________
Name:___________________________________________ Date of Birth:__________________
HEIGHT: ________CM or ______ FEET ______INCHES EYE COLOUR: ________________
Name:___________________________________________ Date of Birth:__________________
HEIGHT: ________CM or ______ FEET ______INCHES EYE COLOUR: _______________
Name:___________________________________________ Date of Birth:__________________
HEIGHT: ________CM or ______ FEET ______INCHES EYE COLOUR: _________________
Photograph Specifications
The photograph must:
show a full front view of the person's head and shoulders showing full face centered in the middle of the photograph;
have a plain white background;
**Photographs must not have staple holes, stamps, creases or tears in them.
The frame size must be 35 mm X 45 mm (1 3/8" X 1 3/4").
The photos must show the full front view of the head, with the face in the middle of the photo, and include the top of the shoulders.
The size of the head, from chin to crown, must be between 31 mm (1 1/4") and 36 mm (1 7/16").
Crown means the top of the head, or (if obscured by hair or a head covering), where the top of the head or skull would be if it could be seen.
Immigration Section / Département d'immigration
550 S. Hope Street, 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071 • FAX: (213) 625-7154
Email: los-angeles-im-enquiry @ international.gc.ca • Website:
www.losangeles.gc.ca
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