Operational Bulletin 411 - April 26, 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: May, June and July 2012
Summary
This Operational Bulletin provides information on the fee-exempt events taking place in May, June and July 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 May, June and July 2012.
Writing Guidelines
Special Events Taking Place in May 2012:
| DATE | EVENT | SE CODE | FEE EXEMPTION CODE |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14 to 18 | 2nd IAP North American and Caribbean Regional Conference | 12AIPP | A01/A06 |
| May 15 to 18 | 40th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Labelling | 12CCFL | A01/A06 |
| May 29 to 31 | ITU Symposium on ICTs, the Environment and Climate Change | 12ITUS | A01/A06 |
Special Events Taking Place in June 2012:
| DATE | EVENT | SE CODE | FEE EXEMPTION CODE |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 11 to 19 | 26th Joint Cospas-Sarsat Committee Meeting (JC-26) | 12SCSC | A01/A06 FMIOA |
| June 25 to 26 | Commonwealth Electoral Network Biennial Conference | 12CENB | A01/A06 FMIOA |
Special Events Taking Place in July 2012:
| DATE | EVENT | SE CODE | FEE EXEMPTION CODE |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2 to 6 | Forum mondial de la langue française (FMLF) | 12FMLF | A01/A06 FMIOA |
Note: Fee exemptions apply to single entry Temporary Resident visa (TRV) 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 Computer-Assisted Immigration Processing System / Field Operations Support System. This will allow us to track immigration statistics in relation to events.