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PhdStream

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Hello all,

My father is applying TRV to visit me here in Canada. Just curious, what is the difference between purpose of visit categories Tourism (includes family visits) and Family visit ... are there different set of documents to be prepared for these two categories.

FYI, my father is visit Canada to attend my graduation ceremony and off course for sight seeing.
 
PhdStream said:
Hello all,

My father is applying TRV to visit me here in Canada. Just curious, what is the difference between purpose of visit categories Tourism (includes family visits) and Family visit ... are there different set of documents to be prepared for these two categories.

FYI, my father is visit Canada to attend my graduation ceremony and off course for sight seeing.


Where did you see this? Link?
 
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5256ETOC.asp

excerpt from the above guide:

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Details of Visit to Canada

Question 1
From the list, indicate the purpose of your visit to Canada:
Business
Tourism (includes family visit)
Short-term studies (course or program of six months or less)
Returning student
Returning worker
Super Visa — Parents and grandparents
Other (medical visit, transit, etc.)
Family Visit
Other
Note: If you selected “other” in question 1a), provide details in 1b)

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PhdStream said:
Hello all,

My father is applying TRV to visit me here in Canada. Just curious, what is the difference between purpose of visit categories Tourism (includes family visits) and Family visit ... are there different set of documents to be prepared for these two categories.

FYI, my father is visit Canada to attend my graduation ceremony and off course for sight seeing.

Tourism (includes family visits)

- Letter of invitation from family member (optional)
- Itinerary

Family visit

- Letter of invitation from family member