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International Students

Canadian Citizenship Card-Passport/Landed Immigrant/Permanent Resident Status
 

In these cases, it will have to be determined that the parent(s) are more than just temporary residents of B.C. The parents must provide proof of Permanent Resident status (or documentation proving that Permanent Resident status is in process). If BC Hockey/Hockey Canada determine that the parent(s) are permanent residents of Canada, the player may be approved to play at all levels. If not, the player will be approved to play recreational “C” hockey only.

 
If born in the United States
 

  • Player Registration Form•Application for Player Movement (if player played previously in another country)•Birth Certificate•Proof of residence – 2 pieces

  • Proof of Status in Canada (Copy of one of the items below)

  • Canadian Citizenship Card or copy of confirmation of application of Citizenship(Including file #)

  • Canadian Passport

  • Permanent Residents Card or copy of confirmation of application of Permanent Residency (including file #)

  • Letter from parents requesting unlimited transfer indicating that the whole family has moved to Canada permanently

  • US to Canada letter of approval for Minor

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If born outside North America

  • Player registration form (PCAHA form Recommended)•Application for Player Movement (if player played previously in another country)

  • Birth Certificate

  • Proof of residence – 2 pieces

 

  • Proof of Status in Canada (Copy of one of the items below)

  1. Canadian Citizenship Card or copy of confirmation of application of Citizenship(Including file #)

  2. Canadian Passport

  3. Permanent Residents Card or copy of confirmation of application of permanent residency (including file #)

 

  • Letter from parents requesting unlimited transfer indicating that the whole family has moved to Canada permanently

  • IIHF Letter of Approval – International Transfer

  • IIHF Unlimited Transfer Card Request Form

 
PLAYERS BORN OUTSIDE OF CANADA--WORK VISA
 
These situations involve non-Canadian parents who are residing in Canada on a long term work permit (e.g. embassy or consulate employees, professional athletes, international corporation employees here for a specific job or time frame). The parents must provide a copy of the appropriate work visa.
 
  • Player Registration form (PCAHA form recommended)
  • Application for Player Movement (if player played previously in another country)
  • Birth Certificate
  • Proof of residence – 2 pieces
  • If born outside North America: IIHF Letter of Approval – International Transfer
  • If born in the USA: US to Canada letter of approval for Minor
  • Copy of parent’s work visa
  • Copy of player’s visa
  • Letter of support from New Association•Letter of support from District (PCAHA)
 

Forms:

 

IIHF Letter of Approval (LOA)

https://www.bchockey.net/AdminAppForms/IIHF%20LOA%20-%20English%202011-04-30.pdf

 

Unlimited Transfer Card Request form (only for Permanent Residents)

https://www.bchockey.net/AdminAppForms/IIHF%20Unlimited%20Transfer%20Card%20Request%202011-04-30.pdf

 

USA to Canada Letter of Approval for Minor

https://www.bchockey.net/AdminAppForms/USAH%20HC%20Written%20Letter%20of%20Approval%202011-05-09.pdf

 

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