Operational Bulletin 458 - July 25, 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: August, September and October 2012

Summary

This Operational Bulletin provides information on the fee-exempt events taking place in August, September and October 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 August, September and October 2012.

Writing Guidelines

Special Events Taking Place in August 2012:

Date Event SE Code Fee Exemption Code
August 21 to 23 Joint International Atomic Energy Agency. (IAEA) – Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) Workshop on Regulatory Activities Associated with NPP Full-Scope Simulator Training 12CNSC A01/A06

Special Events Taking Place in September 2012:

Date Event SE Code Fee Exemption Code
September 23 to 25 International Conference of Ombudsman Institutions for the Armed Forces (ICOAF) 12COAF A01/A06

Special Events Taking Place in October 2012:

Date Event SE Code Fee Exemption Code
October 2 to 4 Meeting of the London Group on Environmental Accounting 12LGEA A01/A06
October 17 to 25 49th Session of the Cospas-Sarsat Council (CSC-49/OPN) 12SCSC A01/A06
FMIOA
October 18 to 26 127th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and Related Meetings 12IPUA A01/A06

Note: Fee exemptions apply to single entry Temporary Resident Visas (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 the Global Case Management System. This will allow us to track immigration statistics in relation to events.

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