Operational Bulletin 387 - February 16, 2012
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
Special Events – Visa Fee Exempt Special Events: March, April and May 2012
Summary
This operational bulletin provides information on the fee-exempt events taking place in March, April and May 2012.
Background
In accordance with Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, some delegates attending special events in Canada are entitled to receive a fee exempt visa. Following is a list of fee exempt events taking place in March, April and May 2012.
Writing Guidelines
Special Events Taking Place in March 2012:
DATE |
EVENT |
SE CODE | FEE EXEMPTION CODE |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 21 to 23 | International Meeting on Low Level Presence (LLP) | 12LLPM | A01/A06 |
| March 26 to 30 | Meeting on Second Generation Beacon Specifications (EWG-1/2012) | 12SCSC | A01/A06 FMIOA |
Special Events Taking Place in April 2012:
DATE |
EVENT |
SE CODE | FEE EXEMPTION CODE |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 17 to 20 | 48th Session of the Cospas-Sarsat Council (CSC-48/CLD) | 12SCSC | A01/A06 FMIOA |
| April 22 to 27 | International Polar Year Conference | 12POLA | A01/A06 |
| April 23 to 27 | NATO Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System Board of Directors Meeting | 12BICE | A01/A06 |
Special Events Taking Place in May 2012:
DATE |
EVENT |
SE CODE | FEE EXEMPTION CODE |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15 to 18 | 40th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Labelling | 12CCFL | A01/A06 |
Note: Fee exemptions apply to single entry TRVs only. If applicants are requesting a multiple entry TRV, then they must pay the processing fee for same.
We strongly encourage you to insert the appropriate code in CAIPS/FOSS. This will allow us to track immigration statistics in relation to events.
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