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Immigration and Refugee Protection Act,2001

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PART 1IMMIGRATION TO CANADA

DIVISION 1REQUIREMENTS BEFORE ENTERING CANADA AND SELECTION

Requirements Before Entering Canada

11.(1) A foreign national must, before entering Canada, apply to an officer for a visa or for any other document required by the regulations. The visa or document shall be issued if, following an examination, the officer is satisfied that the foreign national is not inadmissible and meets the requirements of this Act.

(2) The officer may not issue a visa or other document to a foreign national whose sponsor does not meet the sponsorship requirements of this Act.

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