subject: Know About Canada Immigration Visa And Permanent Immigration [print this page] Thinking of immigrating to Canada? You have to consider several things before you apply for Canada immigration visa for permanent immigration. There are different ways to apply for an immigration visa. You have to find out under which immigration program you are eligible, that is best suited for you and your family. Details of such programs are available on the official website of your country or region.
Certain conditions are also laid down which can make you inadmissible to Canada. Immigration is available for skilled workers, Quebec-selected skilled workers, Canadian experience class, investors, and entrepreneurs, self employed, provincial nominees, sponsored by families, live-in caregivers and refugees. Each category has detailed information with respect to the rules governing who can apply, how to apply, procedure after applying for immigration, on arrival to Canada etc.
For example, in case of a skilled worker, one needs to know how to get his / her credentials recognised, which is undertaken by the Foreign Credentials Referral Office. One needs to use the Working in Canada Tool which produces a report which contains information regarding job description, wages, skills and job opportunities. This tool helps an individual to decide on where to live and where to work before arriving in Canada.
One can find out the job opportunities in Canada by downloading a printable National Occupational Classification 2011 which gives information on the jobs found throughout the Canadian labour market. Upon applying under the relevant category at the visa office, the application is verified for its completeness. The processing time varies and it depends on various factors. To avoid delays, notify the visa office in case of any change in your personal information and do not make repeated inquiries to the visa office.
Expect a delay if there are problems related to security or if family situation is not clear. You need not hire an immigration consultant or lawyers or any other representative for processing your immigration visa from applying stage to arrival in Canada. You have to understand that all the application forms and detailed information regarding Canada immigration visa is available for free on the country / region's official website. One has to follow the instructions given in the application guide and you can yourself complete the visa application form and submit them to the visa office on your own. Undertake a full medical examination before you go to Canada.
If an applicants health is a danger to public safety and health or it would demand health service in Canada, then the applicants visa application will not be accepted. So, follow the instructions sent to you subsequent to you submitting your immigration visa application. Application for immigration visa is accepted after the verification of certain conditions like your eligibility criteria, availability of funds to support you, the results of your medical examination and information provided by your police certificate. On acceptance, you will have to submit your passport to receive your permanent resident visa. It includes your Confirmation of Permanent Residence, identification information and your photograph.