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Immigration Law

F.A.Q.

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  • Permanent residents can live, work, and study anywhere in Canada, access public healthcare, and eventually apply for citizenship. They also receive protection under Canadian law.

  • You generally need to provide a reference letter from your employer, pay stubs, and tax documents to confirm your job title, duties, and length of employment.

  • Express Entry is a points-based system for skilled workers. It ranks candidates based on age, education, work experience, language skills, and other factors, inviting the highest-scoring applicants to apply for PR.

  • Yes, Canadian citizens and PR holders can sponsor certain family members, including spouses, children, parents, and grandparents, under the Family Class sponsorship program.

  • Common reasons include insufficient financial support, incomplete applications, failure to meet eligibility criteria, and lack of strong ties to your home country.

  • You can appeal the decision, request reconsideration, or submit a new application, depending on the reasons for refusal. It's often helpful to seek legal advice in these situations.

  • You should apply for an extension before your permit expires. This usually requires proof of continued employment or enrollment in a study program.

  • In many cases, yes. If you have a valid work permit or an open bridging work permit, you can continue working while awaiting your PR decision.

  • The PNP allows Canadian provinces to nominate individuals who want to settle in a specific region and have skills in demand locally. It can significantly boost your chances of obtaining PR.

  • Yes, in some cases, you can apply for an employer-specific work permit without leaving Canada, depending on your situation and job offer.

  • Improving your language test scores, gaining more work experience, pursuing higher education, or obtaining a provincial nomination can boost your CRS score.

  • You need to be a PR holder for at least three years within a five-year period, meet language requirements, pass the citizenship test, and have no significant criminal history.

  • A bridging open work permit (BOWP) allows you to keep working while your PR application is being processed. You must have a valid work permit and an active PR application to qualify.

  • A study permit allows you to study in Canada, while a student visa (or temporary resident visa) permits you to enter the country as a student. You often need both.

  • Yes, many visa and PR programs allow you to include your spouse and dependent children in your application. They may also be eligible for open work permits or study permits.

  • You may need to apply for restoration of status within 90 days, or you might have to leave Canada and reapply from abroad.

  • The test covers Canadian history, values, institutions, and symbols. Studying the official "Discover Canada" guide and practicing sample tests can be helpful.

  • Inland sponsorship is for couples living together in Canada, while outland sponsorship is typically used if the sponsored person lives abroad. Inland applications may allow for open work permits.

  • You can track your application online through the IRCC portal using your unique client identifier (UCI) or application number.

  • The Super Visa allows parents and grandparents to stay in Canada for up to five years per entry. It requires proof of financial support, medical insurance, and a medical exam.

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