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What is a Canadian Immigrant Visa? How is an Employment Authorization different from an Immigrant Visa? Can I apply for permanent resident status and temporary status at the same time? Is my legal status in the country from which I am applying relevant? I have heard that Canadian Immigration Regulations will be changing. When will that be? How will I be affected? Is there a benefit to using an attorney for immigration to Canada? How do I retain Campbell, Cohen to represent me? Who qualifies as an independent immigrant? Does it help to have a relative in Canada? What is the status of a landed immigrant? How much does an Immigration to Canada charge? Who is included in my application? How long does it take to process an application? For how long is my immigration Visa valid? How much do you charge for your services?  |
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Q: What is a Canadian Immigrant Visa? A: An Immigrant Visa is a document which allows a person to live and work anywhere in Canada, and confers upon that person permanent resident status. It comes with certain responsibilities and can be revoked if the holder is out of the country for too long, or is guilty of some criminal activity. A person who is a Canadian permanent resident may apply for Canadian Citizenship after 3 years. Q: How is an Employment Authorization different from an Immigrant Visa? A: An Employment Authorization permits an eligible visitor to reside and work in Canada for a limited period of time, and restrictions are usually placed on the type of employment which can be pursued. It will not, by itself, lead to Canadian permanent resident status. By contrast, a Canadian Immigrant Visa entitles its holder to live and work anywhere in Canada, enjoy many of the privileges of Canadian Citizenship, apply for Canadian Citizenship after 3 years and sponsor family members for Canadian permanent resident status. A: You can apply for permanent resident status and temporary status at the same time (dual intent). Doing so will not harm your application for permanent resident status. However, your application for temporary status may be affected because an impression will have been created that you do not intend to leave Canada upon the expiration of your temporary status. Therefore it is better to apply for temporary status before you apply for your permanent resident status. Q: Is my legal status in the country from which I am applying relevant? A: Canadian policy has been to ignore an applicant's foreign immigration status. However, there have been some refusals on the grounds of criminal inadmissibility where the applicant admitted to having knowingly violated the immigration laws of a foreign jurisdiction. A: Immigration laws, regulations, and policies are subject to change. Ongoing discussions are taking place with the aim of making the selection criteria more compatible with the changing requirements of Canada's economy. The effect of these changes will vary considerably from one applicant to another, depending on the particular circumstances. While one candidate may benefit from these changes, another may suffer a loss of points, or even automatic inadmissibility. Q: Is there a benefit to using an attorney for immigration to Canada? A: Statistically, your chances of succeeding are increased if you are represented by a qualified attorney. But expert representation is not demanded by the Canadian immigration authorities. Q: How do I retain Campbell, Cohen to represent me? A: As a first step, we ask that you complete an assessment form so that we may determine your eligibility. You may do so as a skilled worker applicant, a business class applicant or a family class applicant. A: A person with specific occupational skills and experience may qualify as an independent immigrant. You have to obtain sufficient points according to selection criteria. Points are awarded for factors such as age, education, experience, language abilities, relatives in Canada and occupational demand. Q: Does it help to have a relative in Canada? A: Yes. Having a close relative in Canada increases your point score under the selection system. the relative must be a permanent resident or Canadian citizen aged from 19 or over. You must provide documentation to prove the relationship. Q: What is the status of a landed immigrant? A: A landed immigrant is permitted to reside permanently in Canada therefore individuals who migrated to Canada are free to move anywhere in the country and settles or visit any province of Canada. A: Fees depend on the type of Category you are applying and the number of applicants. Independent immigrants must pay $500 CAN application processing fee, plus $975 CAN for the Right of Landing Fee is required of every adult aged 19 or over in your family. Applicants younger than 19 years of age have to pay $100 CAN processing fee and no Landing Fee. Q: Who is included in my application? A: If you are married, either you or your spouse may apply as the principal applicant. Both of you should complete ourFree Online Eligibility Assessment in order for us to determine which of you would get a higher point score and should therefore apply as the principal applicant. The other spouse will apply as a dependent. You must also include on your application all dependent children whether they are accompanying you to Canada or not. All family members 18 years of age or over must complete their own individual application form. A: Processing times vary from 6 to 18 months. In rare cases it can take even longer. Well prepared applications presented at immigration posts with small numbers to be processed are sometimes issued in less than six months. Processing time may vary among visa offices and between applicants and on the fact whether or not one has to attend an interview. Please contact us to have your Free Assessment and to obtain professional advice. Q: For how long is my immigration Visa valid? A: Normally, Immigrant Visas are valid for one year from the date of medical exams. The validity date is based upon the earlier of your passport or your dependants' passport validity date(s) or of the medical validity date. Immigrant Visas can not be extended once issued. If applicants do not use them within their validity, they must reapply for immigration to Canada. Q: How much do you charge for your services? A: Our service fees depend on the type of immigration category you are applying and the number of applicants. However, our services are the lowest in the market. Further more, we are giving a written "Money-Back Guarantee" in the unlikely even that your file is not successful. We stand behind the guarantee and professional quality of our work. Please click here for more information about our services and fees. |
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