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How long will it take to obtain a Canadian permanent residence visa?
The process usually takes between 6-18 months, depending on where your
application is submitted (which Canadian immigration centre) and whether
or not you will be requested to attend an interview. However, the most
important factor in determining how long it will take to process an
application is whether or not you have submitted the sufficient
documents to support your application and how well your application is
prepared to prove that you meet the criteria stipulated by the
immigration regulations.
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How can I qualify for Canadian permanent residence? What are the
application categories?
There are a number of categories in which you may apply for Canadian
permanent residence. Each category has various assessment requirements
and conditions. The categories are explained in the
Canadian Immigration section of this Web site.
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Can I apply for immigration while in Canada on a visitor's visa?
Unless you are the spouse of a Canadian permanent resident or citizen
(or for some other humanitarian reason), you must send you application
to a visa office abroad. If your visitor's visa expires, then you must
either leave Canada or apply for an extension.
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What are the conditions imposed on the Entrepreneur and his/her
obligations after landing in Canada ?
The Entrepreneur must meet certain terms and conditions as explained in
the
Canadian Immigration Business Category section of this Web site.
Periodic reports are required by Citizenship and Immigration Canada in
order to ensure that such stipulations are met.
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How long does it take a landed Entrepreneur Immigrant to remove his or
her terms and conditions?
The amount of time varies with the workload of the Canadian immigration
centre responsible for the region in which the Immigrant Entrepreneur is
doing business. An Entrepreneur who has established, purchased or made
substantial investment in a business which meets all the provincial
guidelines for the removal of terms and conditions does not need to wait
until they have been in Canada for two years in order to apply for such
conditions to be removed. The best way to accelerate the application
process is to ensure all forms are complete and thorough, and that all
important details of the business are clearly explained.
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What are the regulatory stipulations imposed on an Immigrant Investor
before and after landing?
Before the Investor's immigration visa is issued, the Investor must
transfer his funds to Canada and sign an investment agreement. The
duration of the investment is five years, during which the funds cannot
be withdrawn. However, the Investor's permanent residence status after
landing is non-conditional to the extent the invested funds will not be
under his/her control.
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How can my relatives immigrate to Canada?
People wishing to immigrate to Canada can also apply under the
Family Class category. Family Class applicants may be eligible
to immigrate on the basis of the close family relationship that they
have with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is an eligible
sponsor. Spouses and parents -- who can bring with them their dependent
children, such as the brothers and sisters of the sponsor -- are
eligible to apply, and may qualify. The sponsor needs to have a certain
minimum income to be eligible to sponsor. This income threshold does not
apply for those who wish to sponsor a spouse. The sponsor must sign an
agreement pledging to take care of all the financial needs of the person
he/she is sponsoring for a period of 10 years.
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How is the selection process different in Quebec?
The province of Quebec maintains its own immigration policy and
procedures. The independent immigrant is also assessed on a points
system. Applicants proficient in French are preferred. The Quebec list
of open occupations is shorter than that of the Federal system. However,
Quebec allows applicants to qualify for immigration even if their
professions are not in demand, provided that their potential
employability/professional mobility is deemed sufficient. Points are
also allocated for your spouse's attributes, the number of your children
and your adaptability factors. Knowledge about Quebec, a visit to the
province or the presence of a relative in Quebec will earn you extra
points. It is not necessarily more difficult to immigrate to Quebec, but
the process is different.
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Which family members can be included in the principal applicant's
immigration application?
Your application can include your spouse and any unmarried children
under the age of 19 years. Under special circumstances, certain children
over 19 years of age may be considered dependants.
According to Canadian immigration regulations, a dependent child
(whether natural or adopted) of the principal applicant or
spouse/partner may be included in the application for permanent
residence, if s/he:
 is less than 19 years of
age (18 years or younger) and unmarried;
Or, if the child is 19
years or older, the child is considered dependent if: s/he is enrolled
and in attendance as a full-time student in an academic, professional,
or vocational program at a university, college or other educational
institution; and
a) Has been continuously enrolled and in attendance in such a program
since attaining 19 years of age or, if married before 19 years of age,
the time of his/her marriage; and
b) Is determined to be wholly or substantially financially supported by
her/his parents since attaining 19 years of age or, if married before 19
years of age, the time of his/her marriage;
Or if the child,
regardless of the age, cannot support himself due to physical or mental
disability and is financially dependent on the parents.(Some
disabilities of dependent children may result in refusal of the
application for permanent residence for the principal applicant and all
accompanying dependents). On the other hand, when humanitarian and
compassionate grounds exist, an elderly parent may be included as a
dependant as well. However, parents are usually sponsored after the
applicant has become a permanent resident.
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Who must attend an interview?
Interviews for the principal applicant and his/her adult dependants are
generally required; however, they can be occasionally waived. If the
applicant either shows that they have sufficient units to pass, or
insufficient units with no chance of accumulating more in an interview,
they are not likely to be interviewed. The interview is used to verify
the information provided in the application, to assess the applicants'
command of English/French languages, and to determine the personal
suitability of applicants to successfully settle in Canada.
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What types of questions do they ask in the interview? How can I prepare
for my interview?
The interview is used to verify the information on your application, to
confirm you have sufficient funds to settle in Canada, to determine
personal suitability (i.e. motivation, initiative, resourcefulness), and
to counsel applicants if they are successful. Prior to your interview,
spend time learning more about Canada and the Canadian labour market
(i.e. become familiar with job opportunities for you, and with the
qualifications and language ability they require). Sunrise will guide
you in every possible way and advise you to make your interview a
success.
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Q.
What is the job market like in Canada? What is the demand for my
particular occupation?
Skilled applicants, especially in the areas of high technology, the
sciences, finance and engineering, should be able to find gratifying and
rewarding positions in Canada with relative ease. To gain a better
understanding of Canada's job market, it is recommended that you look
through the 'careers' section of any major Canadian newspaper, and visit
our
Useful links section.
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Do professional and/or tradespeople need registration and licensing to
work in Canada?
Many occupations in Canada require registration, licensing or membership
in a professional or trade association. Applicants intending to work in
these occupations will need to prove they hold sufficient credentials to
meet professional or trade licensing requirements so they may follow
their occupation in Canada. We can research whether or not your
occupation requires licensing, and then have your qualifications and
experience assessed.
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Q.
Will my status in Canada mean that I can visit and work in the United
States?
Citizens of Canada are not required to obtain visas to enter the U.S.,
and may be eligible for employment in the U.S. under the NAFTA
agreement. Some permanent residents of Canada such as those who are
citizens of Commonwealth countries may not need visas to travel in the
United States. The rest of the permanent residents, generally speaking,
must provide evidence that they do not intend to immigrate to the U.S.,
which could be met by providing evidence of their attachment to Canada,
such as a letter of employment or proof that they are full-time students
in Canada.
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How much money do I need to settle in Canada?
You must have sufficient funds to cover your expenses for the first 6
months after your landing in Canada until you find a job or start
generating an income. The cost of living in Canada varies from city to
city, but the recommended funds to settle for independent immigrants is
C $10,000 for an individual, and at least an extra $2,000-$3000 per
dependant. Please note that this is just an estimate and the costs may
vary for each individual.
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Why do I need a medical examination to come to Canada?
You and your dependants, whether accompanying you or not, must pass a
medical examination in accordance with the Canadian immigration
regulations. An applicant is inadmissible if they present a health risk
or danger to Canadians, or if they are likely to place an excessive
demand on Canada's health care system and social services.
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Can I use my own doctor to do the medical examination?
No. The examination must be done by an approved doctor on Canada's list
of Designated Medical Physicians. Sunrise will assist you in getting
your medical done from an approved doctor.
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Do I submit a police clearance?
Yes. You must submit a police clearance for you and your dependants
from every country where you have resided for more than six months in
the last ten years.
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When can I obtain Canadian citizenship?
You may apply for Canadian citizenship once you have resided in Canada
for three years. However, for every 2 days you have lived in Canada
before becoming a landed immigrant, you may subtract one day from the
minimum residency requirement. This is allowed to reduce your minimum
period of residency by up to 1 maximum year. You will qualify only if
you have maintained residency in Canada for a minimum of three out of
the last four years. Any time spent away from Canada (such as on
vacation or business trips), may not, generally speaking, be counted,
except for a grace period of 90 days. Nevertheless, the issue of
residency is controversial, with citizenship judges having different
views on it. Some of them believe that maintaining strong ties to Canada
is a sufficient substitute for physical presence in Canada. Permanent
residents who are away from Canada for more than 183 days per year must
prove that they have not abandoned Canada as their country of residence.
Once a permanent resident becomes a Canadian citizen, he/she can choose
to live anywhere in the world and will still be considered a citizen and
have the right to hold a Canadian passport. It is worth noting that
Canada recognizes multi-citizenships, which means you can become a
Canadian citizen and remain a citizen of another country at the same
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