ciclogo.gif

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
TEMPORARY RESIDENCE

(MISCELLANEOUS)

 

How can I determine what my diplomas and academic qualifications are equivalent to in Canada?

What are the rules for bringing household pets into Canada?

Do you have any advice about bringing or sending my personal belongings to Canada?

Do you have a list of accommodation in Canada?

I have worked in Canada. What should I do about my income tax? Where must I pay?

I worked for several years in Canada. Am I eligible for Canadian retirement pension?

I had some trouble at a point of entry to Canada (e.g. detention, authorization to leave, departure order, deportation order, exclusion order). Is there anything I have to do before returning to Canada?

 

How can I determine what my diplomas and academic qualifications are equivalent to in Canada?

Click here for information on foreign credential evaluations.

TOP OF PAGE

 

What are the rules for bringing household pets into Canada?

Click here for information on pet imports.

TOP OF PAGE

 

Do you have any advice about bringing or sending my personal belongings to Canada?

Click here for information on personal effects.

TOP OF PAGE

 

Do you have a list of accommodation in Canada?

We cannot help with your search for accommodation. Click here for information about housing in Canada.

TOP OF PAGE

 

I have worked in Canada. What should I do about my income tax ? Where must I pay?

You should contact the income tax authorities in your home country as well as in Canada. Click here for information about income tax for non-residents of Canada.

TOP OF PAGE

 

I worked for several years in Canada. Am I eligible for Canadian retirement pension?

Click here for information on the Canada Pension Plan and international benefits.

TOP OF PAGE

 

I had some trouble at a point of entry to Canada (e.g. detention, authorization to leave, departure order, deportation order, exclusion order). Is there anything I have to do before returning to Canada?

In order to answer your question, a visa officer will have to review your situation. Please send an explanatory letter to our office, by email, or by mail or by fax, giving your family name, given name, date of birth. Make sure to indicate your complete mailing address and telephone number. We will inform you of any procedures required.

TOP OF PAGE

Visitors Frequently Asked Questions

Workers Frequently Asked Questions

Students Frequently Asked Questions

Returning Residents Frequently Asked Questions

For up to date information, you may wish to consult the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website at:

http://www.cic.gc.ca