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LETTER OF INVITATION — VISITOR VISA (TEMPORARY RESIDENT VISA)

Prepared October 23, 2026 · Ontario, Canada

RECITALS

WHEREAS the undersigned desires to set out in writing the matters described below;

WHEREAS this document has been prepared with reference to the laws of Ontario, Canada;

NOW, THEREFORE, the following provisions shall apply:

October 23, 2026

From:

Jordan Miller

123 Example Street, Toronto, ON M4B 1B3

Ontario, Canada

Phone: (416) 555-0142 Email: jordan.miller@example.com

To: The Visa Officer

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Re: Letter of invitation for a visitor visa application

Dear Visa Officer,

I, Jordan Miller, a permanent resident of Canada residing in Ontario, Canada, am writing to invite the following person to visit me in Canada:

ARTICLE 1 — INVITED PERSON (APPLICANT)

Full name (as in passport): Sofia Miller

Date of birth: 1962-03-08

Passport number: Example passport #P482910

Country of residence: India

Relationship to me: Mother

ARTICLE 2 — PURPOSE AND DATES OF VISIT

Purpose of visit: Family visit over the holidays

Intended dates: 2026-12-10 to 2027-01-08

ARTICLE 3 — ACCOMMODATION

They will stay with me at my home: 123 Example Street, Toronto, ON M4B 1B3.

ARTICLE 4 — FINANCIAL SUPPORT

I will be fully responsible for all expenses during their stay, including accommodation, meals, local transportation, and medical insurance. I will cover her food, local transportation and travel insurance for the whole visit.

ARTICLE 5 — DECLARATION

I confirm that the information in this letter is true and complete. I understand that this letter supports a visitor visa application and does not guarantee that a visa will be issued — the final decision rests with the visa officer. I confirm that the invited person will leave Canada at the end of the authorized stay.

I can be reached at the phone number and email address above should you require any further information.

Yours sincerely,

X: ___________________________

Jordan Miller

Date: _______________

IMPORTANT NOTES

This letter is commonly requested by IRCC as supporting evidence for a visitor visa (TRV) application. Requirements vary by visa office — check the IRCC website for the applicant's country.

Do NOT send the original to IRCC yourself; give a signed copy to the applicant to include with their application.

If the applicant has been refused a visa before, or has complex immigration history, consider having an immigration lawyer or licensed consultant review the application.

This is a self-help template, not legal advice.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has duly executed this document as of the date first written above.

Executed by:

Signature: ___________________________ Date: _______________

Printed name:

WITNESS

Signature: ___________________________ Date: _______________

Printed name:

This document is a self-help template and does not constitute legal advice. Independent legal advice from a licensed lawyer in Ontario is recommended before reliance.

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