Canada/Israel: Information with regard to the issuance of Employment visas (Foreign Worker Program) by the Canadian Embassy in Tel Aviv to other than Israeli nationals; whether the applicant is seen/interviewed by the visa officer or whether a third party can submit the paper work; whether the applicant must pass a medical and/or security check; length of time that visa application files are kept (2002-March 2005)
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 17 March 2005 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | ZZZ43451.E |
| Reference | 2 |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Canada/Israel: Information with regard to the issuance of Employment visas (Foreign Worker Program) by the Canadian Embassy in Tel Aviv to other than Israeli nationals; whether the applicant is seen/interviewed by the visa officer or whether a third party can submit the paper work; whether the applicant must pass a medical and/or security check; length of time that visa application files are kept (2002-March 2005), 17 March 2005, ZZZ43451.E, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/42df61d419.html [accessed 3 November 2019] |
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In 15 March 2005 correspondence to the Research Directorate, the Canadian Embassy in Tel Aviv provided the following information regarding visa issuance procedures to other than Israeli nationals:
While applications may be submitted by third parties, third-country nationals applying for work permits through Tel Aviv office are normally called for interview. Applicant is asked to submit a police certificate, and depending on length of stay in Israel prior to submitting application, may be asked to undergo medical exams. In determining who will need to be medically examined we are guided by OP 15 Medical Procedures (Departmental Policy). Non-immigrant files are kept for two years after visa issuance, unless case has been refused, or there are other extenuating circumstances which warrant file retention for 5 years.
This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the Research Directorate within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim for refugee protection.
Reference
Canadian Embassy in Tel Aviv. 15 March 2005. Correspondence.
