I want my friend to visit my wedding

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My friend has a work permit in USA. He works as a researcher at a university. He's been working there for almost a year. He is a citizen of a country for which Canada requires a visitor visa (Russia). I would really like him to visit my wedding in Canada. Does anyone know what I should do to make this happen? I tried to call a consulate in USA closest to him and ask them, but they were not very helpful. They told me to call their other office in Los Angeles. Over there they don't even pick up calls. Instead, just a recording is played which gives basic instructions. My question is, do I need to write an invitation for him? If so, what shall I include in it? Does he have a better chance of getting visa because he works and lives in the USA, as opposed to if he was applying from Russia?

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adviceseeker Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 01 May 2012 Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote adviceseeker Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: I want my friend to visit my wedding Posted: 01 May 2012 at 12:52pm
	Hi! My friend has a work permit in USA. He works as a researcher at a university. He's been working there for almost a year. He is a citizen of a country for which Canada requires a visitor visa (Russia). I would really like him to visit my wedding in Canada. Does anyone know what I should do to make this happen? I tried to call a consulate in USA closest to him and ask them, but they were not very helpful. They told me to call their other office in Los Angeles. Over there they don't even pick up calls. Instead, just a recording is played which gives basic instructions. My question is, do I need to write an invitation for him? If so, what shall I include in it? Does he have a better chance of getting visa because he works and lives in the USA, as opposed to if he was applying from Russia?

steph_p Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 02 May 2012 Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote steph_p Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 May 2012 at 11:43am
	Based on Canadian Immigration laws, it seems you will need to write the formal invitation for your friend to obtain the required visa. If you need more help, I would suggest contacting FWCanada, a Canadian Immigration law firm for more detailed advice http://www.canadianimmigration.net/criminality-and-inadmissibility/temporary-resident-permit.html Their toll-free number is 1-855-316-3555