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2. A S NEAK P EAK ON P ERMANENT R ESIDENT IN C ANADA For both skilled professionals as well as business immigrants Canada welcomes over 2 lac immigrants every year. Immigration to Canada is one of the simplest immigration systems as compared to other countries. The system allows a person to live and work anywhere in Canada and confers upon Permanent Resident status. A person who is a Canadian Permanent Resident may apply for Canadian Citizenship after 3 years. If you are planning to immigrate to Canada and want to become a Canadian Permanent Resident then you must apply for PR. Permanent Resident can live and work anywhere in Canada but they cannot vote, hold office or remain outside of Canada for more than three years out of five. For study purpose the new work permit can be applied for the students who have studied for 2 years can obtain an Open Work Permit with no restrictions on the type of employment and no requirements of a Job offer for 3 years. IELTS: International English Language Training System is defined as the standard test that can be recognized as proof of English language ability for immigration purposes. Some Canadian immigration applicants are required to take the IELTS for demonstrating that they have enough English language ability for integrating into Canadian society and for the work force in Canada.

3. What exactly is a Canadian Permanent Resident? Permanent Resident is a form of document that allows a person to live and work anywhere in Canada and comes with certain responsibilities. It can be revoked if the holder does not meet Canadian residency obligations. Difference between work permit and Canada Immigration Visa Within a work permit an eligible candidate can reside and work in Canada for a specified period of time. While as a Canada Immigration Visa entitles its holder to live and work anywhere in Canada and after 3 years and sponsor family members for Canadian Permanent Resident status. As per the Canadian Immigration policy it follows the concept of dual intent with which you can apply for Permanent Resident as well as Temporary status at the same time. Criteria of Eligibility and Qualifications Every time you are stuck with the question that who can qualify for a Canada Immigration visa. Well the answer is right here: Permanent Resident visa can be issued to federal and Quebec skilled workers, provincial nominees and business persons under Canada's economic immigration categories. Canada issues permanent resident visas to qualified seekers and certain individuals on compassionate grounds.

4. Where can you submit Canadian Immigration Visa? It completely depends on the type of category of Canadian Immigration. In case you are applying under the Federal Skilled Worker category of Canadian immigration then you must submit it to the Centralized Intake Office (CIO) in Sydney Nova Scotia. If it is under the Family Sponsorship category of Canadian immigration then submit it as a Case Processing Centre (CPC) in Vegreville, Alberta and in the case of an inland Canada sponsorship, or to CPC Mississauga, Ontario in the case of a sponsorship to be processed outside of Canada. If you intend to reside in the Province of Quebec, you must initially submit an application to the province in which you intend to reside and finally for the Canadian Experience Class category of Canadian immigration, applications must be submitted to the Centralized Intake Office (CIO) in Sydney Nova Scotia.

5. D OCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED FOR P ERMANENT R ESIDENCE IN C ANADA Number of documents depends on the type of the category of Canadian Immigration under which you are applying. For Skilled Worker category of your initial submission to the Central Intake Office (CIO) in Sydney, Nova Scotia should include application forms, copy of your passport bio-data page and appropriate Canadian government processing fees in Canadian dollars payable to the Receiver General for Canada. In case you are applied under the Family Sponsorship category then your documents include evidence of civil status, the genuine nature of the relationship between the parties and the ability to commit to an undertaking of support. For the Provincial Nomination Program of Canadian immigration you will have to submit forms and documents as per the province's specific requirements. If you apply under the Canadian Experience Class category he your documents include language proficiency (IELTS and/or TEF results), proof of your having worked in Canada and, if applicable, proof of your post-secondary studies in Canada. Canadian Immigration Visa Offices may, in addition, have specific requirements regarding supporting documentation. It is advisable to seek expert guidance or instructions from the Canadian Immigration Visa Office to which your application will be submitted.

6. W HAT WILL BE THE PREFERRED LANGUAGE FOR SUPPORT OF MY DOCUMENTATION WHILE SUBMITTING ? All supporting documentation can be submitted in a language other than English or French and must be accompanied by an English or French translation, as translated by a certified translator. Often people ask this question that who they can include on their Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa. The answer will be that they can include their spouse and their dependent children on their application. A dependent child is defined as a child less than 22 years of age who is not married or in a common-law relationship, or a child over the age of 22 who is currently enrolled in an education institution and is financially dependent on you. It is important to keep in mind that Canada recognizes same-sex partnerships. Is it important to stay in Canada after landing as a Permanent Resident? No Permanent Residents are not obliged to remain in Canada, and are in no way restricted from departure at any time. You must accumulate two years of "residency days" in each five- year period in order to meet your Canadian residency obligations. One thing you must note down is that you will only become a Permanent Resident of Canada when you cross a Canadian port of entry with your valid passport and your valid Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa. This is referred to as 'landing in Canada'. Also make sure that expiry date on your card will not be extended.

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