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.