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  2. Express Entry - Wikipedia

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    Biometrics (or Criminality Check) [27] - Specifically fingerprints, is used to establish the identity of applicants at the time of an application and as a program integrity tool. [ 28 ] Background check (or Security Check ) [ 29 ] - A procedure to verify the criminal and/or security background of visa applicants to ensure they're admissible to ...

  3. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada - Wikipedia

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    Service Canada is responsible for some of the domestic field operations of the department, while the Canada Border Services Agency controls enforcement and entry control at ports of entry. IRCC remains responsible for the establishment of policies and processing of permanent and temporary resident visa, refugee protection and citizenship ...

  4. Visa policy of Canada - Wikipedia

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    The visa policy of Canada requires that any foreign citizen wishing to enter Canada must obtain a temporary resident visa from one of the Canadian diplomatic missions unless they hold a passport issued by one of the 53 eligible visa-exempt countries and territories or proof of permanent residence in Canada or the United States.

  5. Visa requirements for Canadian citizens - Wikipedia

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    Visa requirements for Canadian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Canada.. As of 2025, Canadian citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 185 countries and territories, ranking the Canadian passport 7th in the world according to the Henley Passport Index. [1]

  6. Canadian immigration and refugee law - Wikipedia

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    The Immigration Act, 1976, insured by the Parliament of Canada, was the first immigration legislation to clearly outline the objectives of Canadian immigration policy, define refugees as a distinct class of immigrants, and mandate the Canadian government to consult with other levels of government in the planning and management of immigration.

  7. Visa Information System - Wikipedia

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    Verification consists of a check that the fingerprints scanned at the border crossing point correspond to those associated with the biometric record attached to the visa (duration approx. 2 seconds). Identification consists of comparing the fingerprints taken at the border crossing post with the contents of the entire database (duration up to ...

  8. Canadian passport - Wikipedia

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    A Canadian passport (French: passeport canadien) is the passport issued to citizens of Canada.It enables the bearer to enter or re-enter Canada freely; travel to and from other countries in accordance with visa requirements; facilitates the process of securing assistance from Canadian consular officials abroad, if necessary; and requests protection for the bearer while abroad.

  9. National identification number - Wikipedia

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    Historically, the number has been composed of the date of birth (DDMMYY), a three digit individual number, and two check digits. The individual number and the check digits are collectively known as the Personal Number. The individual number has been selected from a range depending on century of birth: for the years 1854–1899 the range is 500 ...