Sourcing Permanent Residency And Visa Information From The Canadian Immigration Service

By Essie Osborn


Moving permanently to another country to live is a major event in any ones life. One of the essential steps is to find out about the application process for permanent residency, so you have authorisation to legally move to your chosen destination. If you vacationed in another country, you probably had experience of applying for temporary visas to cover your stay.

The Canadian Immigration Service is responsible for monitoring and approval of all applications for temporary and permanent residency visas to enter and live in Canada. You can expect to be charged a specified fee depending on the type of application you are submitting. The fee is payable when you submit your application. A list of the current charges can be found on the service website along with details and information concerning the application process.

Applicants need to apply under a specific category and meet all the criteria before a permanent residency application may be granted. Although applicants who are intending to apply are advised to check the service website or visit the Canadian Embassy to obtain the appropriate forms and all relevant information and advice. The number and types of permanent residency applications may fluctuate dependent on the current economic and political situation within Canada.

It is likely that individuals may qualify under the skilled worker criteria. Assessment is based on an individuals skills and whether there is a requirement and employment opportunities for the person. Applicants who have a job offer for a position which comes under the government approved scheme are likely to be approved.

Individuals who meet the skills and job type criteria should not be put off applying. If they do not have a firm job offer they may still be approved if there are skills shortages in that work area. Anyone with significant funding that can be used to set up a business and support themselves, have a good chance of being approved for residency status. A proven successful background in business management areas and the required level of financial resources will be approved if they are in a position to assist in the creation of job opportunities.

Information about the skills required and the type of employment opportunities available can be found on immigration service websites. Anyone with a history of self-employment or successful business ventures may also fit the criteria which can be found on the website. Applications for permanent residency may take a number of weeks or longer to process.

Family and family member sponsorship for a permanent residents visa can be made if the applicants have family already residing in Canada. The rules apply to close family members including a spouse, legal or common-law, dependent children or children under 22 who are unmarried. Parents and grandparents can also apply for a Super Visa which allows them a long term residents visa if there are restrictions on the permanent residency visa numbers.

Applications under each category are generally assessed on a points system. Details of the points systems can be accessed on the immigration website or in the information supplied with the application paperwork. Applicants can always seek further advice and information from a legal expert in immigration law.




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