Questions Answered At a Galance
Q. HOW LONG DOES THE APPLICATION PROCESS TAKE?
This is probably one of the most common asked questions. Generally speaking processing times will depend on the following factors: The complexity of your case, How well your case is presented the Canadian Embassy which you intend to apply for Permanent Residence in Canada, Whether an Immigration interview is necessary in your case; and whether or not you qualify under one of the many provincial nominee programs across Canada. Nobody can promise you specific times. Colossus Migration will give you estimates times; However we can not guarantee processing times. Nonetheless, depending on the circumstances of the case, and the office at which the application is submitted, processing times may be shorter or longer.
Q. WHAT IS A SKILLED WORKER?
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) defines skilled workers as “people who may become permanent residents because they are able to become economically established in Canada.”
Q. WHAT IS PERMANENT RESIDENCE IN CANADA ?
Permanent residence is a legal status that allows an immigrant to legally reside and work anywhere in Canada. Every year, Canada welcomes thousands of new residents. When you are accepted as a permanent resident, you will receive your Permanent Resident card.
Q. HOW CAN I DETERMINE IF I AM ELIGIBLE TO BECOME A PERMANENT RESIDENT OF CANADA?
If you are interested in immigrating to Canada, please visit our Online Assessment Questionnaire, which is designed to assess your qualifications for Immigration to Canada in accordance with Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s selection criteria, at no charge to you.
Q. WHAT IS A PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM (PNP)?
The PNP is another form of selection where the responsibility is passed over to a Provincial government by the national headquarters of citizenship and immigration Canada . All Provinces across Canada currently have a PNP except for Ontario. The purpose of the PNP is to satisfy the specific immigration requirements for some particular regions of Canada . Each Province has their own selection requirements which are tailored specifically to the economic and social goals that their program is geared towards. The PNP are limited to well thought out and prepared cases. It is strongly advised that if you wish to have your case submitted under any of the PNP across Canada that you seek proper legal advice from a law firm like Davis Immigration Law Office. Further information on these programs may be found on our website.
Q. WHAT DOCUMENTS MUST I SUBMIT?
The documents required for your application depend upon the category under which you apply. Generally for all independent and business applications the following documents are required: Identity and marriage documents, Birth certificate, Travel/passport documents, Letters of reference, Bank statements, Police certificates, Immigrant Applications Forms, Employment/Education Information.
Q. CAN I PRACTICE ANOTHER PROFESSION THAN MY INTENDED OCCUPATION?
Yes. Once you have landed in Canada you may pursue another profession.
Q. WILL MY APPLICATION BE REJECTED IF I HAVE A CERTAIN DISEASE OR DISORDER?
Each medical case is analyzed, taking into account your full medical history. If the disease or disorder poses health risks to Canadians or places excessive demands on the Canadian health care system, it may result in your medical inadmissibility.
Q. DO THE CANADIAN IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES CONSIDER PART-TIME WORKING EXPERIENCE?
Part-time work experience is acceptable. It is assessed in proportion to a standard full-time working week. For example, a four-year part-time position requiring approximately 20 hours of work each week, will be counted as two years of full-time experience.
Q. HOW LONG CAN I WAIT TO COME TO CANADA AFTER MY IMMIGRANT VISA IS ISSUED?
The principal applicant must arrive in Canada first and each family member thereafter must arrive before the expiry date which appears on each of their immigrant Visas. Usually, it is one year from the time medical examinations are completed. As this is not always the case, be sure to verify the expiry date as soon as you receive your Immigrant Visa.
