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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people will be granted the right of permanent residence in Citizen and Immigration Canada's commitment is to admit new permanent residents in 2007 within a target range of 240,000 and 265,000 admissions.
How do I find out if I am eligible to apply?
How long does it take to get a permanent residence visa? Every application is different and processing times largely depend on the type of visa being applied for. As a general rule however, it takes most applicants 18 to 24 months (sometimes up 45 months - including the time required to prepare the application and qualification recognition before lodgement) to receive a decision on their visa application. Are you eligible to emigrate? Find out now. Click here for a FREE initial immigration assessment provided by the Migration Bureau (officially recognised immigration and visa consultants). For information on the Migration Bureau Click here.
Your arrival must be within one year from the date of your medical tests. For work permits and other temporary visas you may only have a number of months to enter the country. Will the Canadian immigration authorities or Embassy help me to prepare my application and make sure that everything is correct before applying? NO. This type of service is no longer provided by Government. The authorities exist to enforce immigration law, make decisions on residence applications and to issue residence visas. Although basic information and application forms are available, the authorities are unable to provide independent advice and personalised guidance on your specific case. Only a Canadian migration consultant can provide this kind of service. Can the immigration authorities refuse my application? YES. A surprisingly large number of applicants are unaware how strictly the immigration regulations are enforced and are often unnecessarily refused or delayed due to technical errors on their application or by submitting the wrong supporting documentation. So the moral of the story is to seek the professional guidance and independent advice of a migration consultant BEFORE lodging an application for residence. Consultants exist to help you find the best way through the immigration maze and are highly effective in doing so. My migration consultant has assessed me as being eligible for residence in Canada. If I apply without his or her help, can I be certain of success? NO. Although you may fundamentally qualify under Canada’s immigration policy, you are by no means guaranteed of success. Your application must be prepared in accordance with the prevailing immigration regulations and submitted together with the appropriate supporting documentation in order to be approved by the Canadian Department of Immigration. The ways in which to do this are not always clearly set out by the immigration authorities and can result in many applicants presenting their cases wrongly, inevitably leading to refusal. What is a permanent resident or landed immigrant? Essentially, it is a right affixed into your passport granting you the permanent right to live and work in Canada. You are eligible for government-subsidised medical care immediately (except in Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland), but are not permitted to vote in Provincial or Federal elections. After three years you can apply for citizenship, entitling you to a Canadian passport. Temporary residents (those on student and work visas) are generally not entitled to medical care or social welfare assistance. These persons are advised to take out private health insurance. When I migrate, will I lose my current passport? NO, not necessarily. Firstly, you will enter as a permanent resident or landed immigrant which does not affect your current citizenship status. After three years you can apply for Canadian citizenship (but this is not obligatory). The Canadian Government allows dual-nationality (i.e. the holding of two passports), so you could retain your current passport and obtain a Canadian passport as well. Having said this, you must check that your own country of citizenship allows dual-nationality, as this right must be reciprocal. If not, you will need to surrender your other passport in order to become a Canadian citizen. Use a known Canadian Migration Consultant
It is important to check that your consultant is a member of the Canada Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC) or a Canadian Law Society member. So, if you don’t want to risk your future in Canada, you are recommended to consult a professional migration consultant. For further information on CSIC, visit their web-site at www.csic-scci.ca Are you eligible to emigrate? Find out now. Click here for a FREE initial immigration assessment provided by the Migration Bureau (officially recognised immigration and visa consultants). For information on the Migration Bureau Click here.  |
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Canada’s immigration regulations are complex, strictly-enforced and subject to frequent change. Every year, many thousands of Canadian residence applications are refused, returned unprocessed or delayed due to technical errors and problems that may seem unimportant to applicants. Even if your application is 95% correct, this can be grounds for outright refusal. If you are considering immigration to Canada you can get an independent assessment of eligibility by consulting a professional Canadian migration consultant and in doing so protect yourself from these risks. When you deal with a competent, experienced consultant you maximise your chance of a successful outcome. You also save a considerable amount of time, as the consultant will take responsibility for seeing that the application is prepared correctly and submitted in the format required by the immigration authorities. The consultant will also follow up with the visa office after lodgement to minimise delays and comply with documentation requests. The consultant will also keep you informed about the status of your application and about any relevant changes to policy or regulations that could affect the outcome. 
