1.1 What is a Canadian
Immigrant Visa? 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.
1.2 How is an Employment
Authorization different from an Immigrant Visa? 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.
1.3 Can I apply for permanent
resident status and temporary status at the same time? 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.
1.4
Is my legal status in the country from which I am applying relevant? 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.
1.5 I have
heard that Canadian Immigration Regulations have changed. How will I be affected? Immigration laws, regulations, and policies are constantly subject to change.
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.
1.6 Is there a benefit to using
an attorney for immigration to Canada? 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.
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