Canadian Immigration is
not a very complicated process but always there are few things which are
not fully explained. These are most common questions which our clients
always have in their minds !
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Why do I need
a consultant
?
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How do I know
if a Consultant is reliable or how his credibility can be checked
?
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What is the
Professional Fee
?
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What is the
Visa Application Fee ? How much is it for each person ?
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What is Right
of Permanent Residence (RoPR) or Landing Fee (RoLF) ? How much for a person ?
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How long it
takes from the date of application to the date of landing ? Duration of
Procedure ?
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Can I apply
anywhere (any Visa Post) in the world per my choice ?
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Can I apply as
Skilled Worker and transfer to Business Category or transfer from a
category to another after applying ?
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Can I get a
job in Canada before I apply for a Permanent Resident status ?
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What is
benefit of getting Canadian Permanent Residency compared to expatriate
residency in Middle East or any other country ?
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The professional fee is charged in Canadian or US Dollars
?
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What is a
Permanent Resident Visa or Canadian Immigrant Visa ?
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How does a
Permanent Resident Visa different from an Employment Permit ?
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Why any case
is prolonged ? Why does any specific case might take longer time ?
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What are the advantages if the consultant is in
Canada ? or why is it better to hire a Canada based consultant ?
Why Consultant !
For all the matters in life
we all the time need advise and consultation. When sick a doctor is needed,
at buying a house realtor is consulted, for legal matters advocate or lawyer
is hired. So is the case here. For this important matter where future
is involved an expert is needed. This is person or organization who has to
inform the client with all the benefits & advantages. In the same time he
has to recommend the proper way and the appropriate category as per the
qualifications of the applicant.
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Reliability
of Consultant !
The recent policy developed
by Canadian government (CSIC)
by which anybody representing an applicant whether paid or un paid should
have a license and be registered by government. This protects the applicant
from any kind of fraud or cheating. This law makes the consultant to comply
with all the professional ethics and norms of a counselor. The
consultant is fully responsible for the outcome of the client and and must
inform with all the legalities for application. It is also responsibility of
the counselor to warn the client for the legalities of supporting documents
and the consequences of fake documents. In case the applicant is not fully
satisfied with the consultant he/she has the right to report and register a
complaint with the
CSIC for
any matter.
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Professional Fee !
The fee apart from the Visa
application fee any consultant charges for the expert opinion, communication
charges and others expenses are the professional charges. These
charges depend for the individual case and may vary for different
geographical areas. CSIC does not regulate this value but it is competitive
and shopping around is a good idea.
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Visa
Application Fee !
The amount of money an
applicant has to pay to the government of Canada to consider his application
for visa is called Visa Application fee. It is to be sent to the
"Receiver
General of Canada" through a banker's draft. The value of visa application
fee for each adult is CAD $ 550.00 and CAD $ 150.00 for a family member of
the principal applicant who is less than 22 years of age and is not a spouse
or common-law partner.
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Right of
Permanent Residence (RoPR) or Right of Landing Fee (RoLF) !
The Right of
Permanent Residence (or Right of Landing) fee is
reduced 50% from CAD $975.00 to CAD $ 490.00 per adult. Children are free to land. The Right of landing Fee
is payable at any time before the Landing documents are issued.
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Duration !
It varies per individual case.
Normally, the time taken for a case to complete is 18-24 months. But due to
recent announcements by the Minister of Immigration it would be very much
reduced. The applicants should try to complete all the formalities at the
initial application.
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Visa Post !
No. An application can be
submitted to the visa post where the individual is a citizen or legally
resident. It may be by the virtue of work or student permit etc. The
duration of stay should be enough to get the procedure completed at that
place or re-visiting should not be a problem.
You must apply in your
country of residence, your country of nationality or the country where you
have been legally admitted for at least one year.
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Change of Category !
No. In any case when an
application is filed no change can be made. If change of mind is involved, a
new application is to be filed for another category. But there should be any
information change regarding experience or else. That might be pertaining to
false information.
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Work Permit !
Except in few categories, NO.
In order to get a job in Canada one has to enter the country first and apply
for the job. Canada opens its immigration and encourages people from all
over the world to seek. Unlike United States or Middle Eastern countries
work permit does not exist in Canada for most of the categories.
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Benefit of
Canadian Residency !
Canadian Permanent
Residency is totally different from the expatriate residency in middle east
countries by the status of working and living. In Canada every adult in the
household is allowed to work and earn livelihood at the same time. Each
member does not need to apply for individual work permit. The children are
entitled for FREE education until High School.
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Fee in
Canadian or US
Dollars !
For uniformity, the professional fee for all kinds of cases,
from clients all over the world, is kept same
and charged in Canadian Dollars. Clients pay the fee in their respective countries
at the existing currency rates.
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Type of
Visa !
Permanent
Resident Visa or Canadian Immigrant Visa is a status document which entitles
a person (or household) to enter Canada. This allows them to live and work
anywhere in the country. There are certain responsibilities and benefits.
This can be revoked if the holder is out of the country for too long, or is
involved in some criminal activity. A Canadian permanent resident becomes
eligible to apply for Canadian Citizenship after 3 years.
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Resident
Visa vs Work Permit !
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.
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Reasons for Delays !
Your application will be
delayed if the Visa Office has to take extra steps to assess your case. Your
application will take longer if: there are criminal or security problems
with your application; your family situation is not clear because of a
situation such as a divorce or adoption that is not yet complete or child
custody issues that have not been resolved; or the local Visa Office has to
consult with other CIC offices in Canada or abroad.
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Who is better ? Local or
Canada based Consultant !
This is always a question in
the minds of intending applicants to whom they shall hire, local or Canada
based consultant ! As they are in personal contact with a consultant working
locally in their area compared to one based in Canada who is not in their
reach. After the CSIC formation and its strict regulations chances of fraud
are eliminated. Also payments by credit cards is always safe and protected.
So the thing came up is to look for the quality of service. Environmental
knowledge and situation of employment market are the factors where the
Canada based consultants get an upper edge. The consultants based in
Canadian soil are of great help in matters regarding accommodation,
education of children and rehabilitation etc., before the applicant is
actually landed in Canada.
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We have
tried our best to answer your most frequent questions. In case you need
further
QUERY please contact us.