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Do-It-Yourself Immigration Kits for Canada | ||||
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Do-It-Yourself Immigration Kits for Canada | ||||
| Introduction |
Contents |
FAQ |
Online Self-Assessment |
Order |
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| Email: yhsglobe@aol.com | URL: http://welcome.to/yhsglobe | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies as an independent immigrant?
A person with specific occupational skills and experience may qualify as an independent immigrant.
Is CCPE assessment mandatory for Independent Applicant as engineers?
The informal assessment by the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers (CCPE) used to be a required document of the application process. However, this assessment is no longer a mandatory requirement, even for professional engineers. Therefore, you can submit your applicatoon without including a CCPE assessment, and provide such only if requested after a Canadian Visa Office initiates your application.
Per request, YHS Globe will send our member a Do-It-Yourself CCPE Assessment Kit without any extra charge.
May I continue to study or work in the other countries (e.g. USA) after I am granted permanent residence in Canada?
A permanent resident of Canada is required to maintain physical presence in Canada for a minimum of 183 days per year. If he needs to be absence for an excess of 183 days for any of following reasons:
- for the purpose of upgrading his professional, academic, or vocational qualifications;
- for the purpose of carrying out his duties as a representative or employee of a corporation or business organization established in Canada or of a province or a municipality of Canada;
- for the purpose of accompanying a member of his/her family who is a Canadian citizen or who has been issued a RRP; or
- in any circumstance not referred to above, but that the immigration officer deems appropriate
he can apply for a Returning Resident Permit (RRP), either within Canada, or from outside Canada. A Returning Resident Permit (RRP) allows extended absences and is issued in above cases as the individual has not, or will not abandon his permanent residence.
Applying for a Returning Resident Permit (RRP) takes between 2-4 weeks. RRPs are typically issued for one year periods, and can be renewed. In circumstances where it is deemed appropriate, the permit can be issued for longer with special permission.
Per request, YHS Globe will send our member a Do-It-Yourself RRP Application Kit without any extra charge.
Does an applicant have to submit his/her application to the Canadian Visa Office in the country in which he/she currently resides?
The applicant can submit his/her application to any Canadian Visa Office abroad as he/she wishes. For instance, some applicants in Mainland China submit their applications to the Canadian Visa Office in Hong Kong. In doing so, however, he/she needs to be aware that it is his/her own responsibility to apply for a visa to go to Hong Kong if an interview is required during the process of his/her application.
Should I pay someone to complete my forms and advise me on my application?
In some cases (for example, if you have difficulty understanding the form) you may wish to pay someone to help you fill in the information or to give you advice. However, this does not mean that your application will get special attention or necessarily be approved.
Can research experience in engineering or applied science count as work experience if applying as an engineer?
Research experience gained during post-graduate research and university or institute research is countable as work experience, as long as the duties performed during such time are consistent with the designation of an occupation (e.g. engineering) appearing on the General Occupations List.
Do I need a job offer from Canada to be able to proceed?
Having a job offer from Canada will help your application as it will increase your point, but this is not required. Your qualification will be determined by all 10 factos together and "arranged employment" (or a job offer from Canada) is just one of them.
Who is included in my application?
If you are married, either you or your spouse may apply as the principal applicant. Both of you should complete the self–assessment worksheet in this kit to determine which of you would get a higher point score and should therefore apply as the applicant. The other spouse will apply as a dependant. You must also include on your application all dependent children whether they are accompanying you to Canada or not. Your dependants must pass background checks and medical examinations. All family members 18 years of age or over must complete their own individual application form.
What about my dependants who will not accompany me to Canada?
All of your dependants, whether they will accompany you to Canada or not, must pass medical examinations and background checks. All of your dependants, whether they will accompany you to Canada or not, must be included in Part A of your application form or, if they are 18 or over, must complete their own application forms.
Does it help to have a relative in Canada?
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 19 or over.
What fees must I pay?
You must pay a processing fee when you submit your application. Instructions are provided in this kit to help you to determine the amount and how to submit it. The processing fee is non–refundable, even if your application is refused. The Right of Landing Fee (ROLF) is required of every adult aged 19 or over in your family but, unlike the processing fee, is refundable if an immigrant visa is not issued or used, or if you withdraw your application. The ROLF can be paid at any time during the application process, but must be paid before an immigrant visa can be issued. The Right of Landing fee is refundable if for any reason you are refused an immigrant visa. You will also have to pay other fees such as those related to the medical examination and police clearance.
I cannot fit all the information on the application form and am unsure who should be included in my application.
You should complete the form by printing or typing clearly and you must sign your application form. If you need more space to answer any questions, attach separate pages.
When you have signed the form, it becomes a legal document and the information you have provided must be truthful, complete and correct. It is an offence under the Immigration Act of Canada to knowingly make a false or misleading statement. If any information changes before you arrive in Canada (even if your visa has already been issued), you must inform the visa office to which you applied in writing.
Do I need a passport or travel document?
You and your dependants must have passports or travel documents which are valid. If any documents are soon to expire, you should renew them. Diplomatic, official, service or public affairs passports cannot be used to immigrate to Canada. You must have a valid regular or private passport when you arrive. The validity of your visa may be affected by the validity of your passport.
For how long is my immigrant visa valid?
Normally, immigrant visas are valid for 6–11 months from the date of issuance. The validity date is based upon the earlier of your or your dependants’ passport validity date(s) or of the medical validity date. IMMIGRANT VISAS CANNOT BE EXTENDED ONCE ISSUED. IF APPLICANTS DO NOT USE THEM WITHIN THEIR VALIDITY THEY MUST REAPPLY FOR IMMIGRATION TO CANADA.
Will I receive a copy of the medical report and the result of the medical examination?
All medical reports and X–rays for the Immigration Medical Examination become the property of the Canadian Immigration Medical Authorities and cannot be returned to the applicant. The designated physician will not advise you of the results of the medical. The final decision on whether or not a medical is acceptable is determined by the visa office and not the designated physician. If your medical does not meet immigration requirements, the visa office will inform you by letter.
For how long is the medical examination valid?
The medical examination is valid for 12 months from the date of the first medical examination or test. If your visa is not processed in this time, you must take another complete examination.
Must everyone in my family have a medical examination?
Yes.
Can my own doctor do the medical examination?
No. The examination must be done by a doctor on Canada’s list of Designated Medical Physicians.
My children are studying abroad and cannot return home for their immigration medical examination for another six months. I do not want to delay submitting my application. What should I do?
Whenever possible, all family members must be examined by the same designated physician. If this is impossible, arrange your medical with the designated physician and advise him/her that your dependants are abroad and will arrange to have their medical exams done by a designated physician closer to them. Then forward a copy of the Medical Report Form to each dependant with the addresses of their nearest designated physicians. This list of physicians may be obtained from the Visa Office. Ensure that the box titled "Name of Head of Family" in the Medical Report Form contains your name. Your dependants should then arrange to have their examinations. They should tell the designated physician to forward the completed medical report to the same Canadian medical office that received your report. Your dependant’s medical will be matched with your file as the Medical Report Form will have your name written in the box titled "Name of Head of Family". NOTE: Medical instructions will normally be sent to you after you submit your application to the Visa Office.
Can the doctor advise me regarding my application?
No. The doctor is only responsible for conducting a medical examination in accordance with Canada immigration requirements. The designated physician cannot provide any advice on the immigration selection system.
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