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Questions &
Answers about immigration visa
 What
is a Canadian Immigrant Visa?
How
is an Employment Authorization different from an Immigrant
Visa?
Can
I apply for permanent resident status and temporary status
at the same time?
Is
my legal status in the country from which I am applying
relevant?
I
have heard that Canadian Immigration Regulations will be
changing. When will that be? How will I be affected?
Is
there a benefit to using an attorney for immigration to
Canada?
How
do I retain Campbell, Cohen to represent me?
Who
qualifies as an independent immigrant?
Does
it help to have a relative in Canada?
What is the status of
a landed immigrant?
How
much does an Immigration to Canada charge?
Who
is included in my application?
How
long does it take to process an application?
For
how long is my immigration Visa valid?
How
much do you charge for your services?
Q: What is a Canadian
Immigrant Visa?
A: 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.
Q: How is an Employment
Authorization different from an Immigrant Visa?
A: 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.
Q: Can I apply for permanent
resident status and temporary status at the same time?
A: 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.
Q: Is my legal status
in the country from which I am applying relevant?
A: 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.
Q: I have heard that
Canadian Immigration Regulations will be changing. When will
that be? How will I be affected?
A: Immigration laws, regulations, and policies are subject to
change. Ongoing discussions are taking place with the aim of
making the selection criteria more compatible with the changing
requirements of Canada's economy. 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.
Q: Is there a benefit
to using an attorney for immigration to Canada?
A: 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.
Q: How do I retain Campbell,
Cohen to represent me?
A: As a first step, we ask that you complete an assessment form
so that we may determine your eligibility. You may do so as
a skilled worker applicant, a business class applicant or a
family class applicant.
Q: Who qualifies as an
independent immigrant?
A: A person with specific occupational skills and experience
may qualify as an independent immigrant. You have to obtain
sufficient points according to selection criteria. Points are
awarded for factors such as age, education, experience, language
abilities, relatives in Canada and occupational demand.
Q: Does it help to have
a relative in Canada?
A: 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 from 19 or over. You must
provide documentation to prove the relationship.
Q: What is the status
of a landed immigrant?
A: A landed immigrant is permitted to reside permanently in
Canada therefore individuals who migrated to Canada are free
to move anywhere in the country and settles or visit any province
of Canada.
Q: How much does an
Immigration to Canada charge?
A: Fees depend on the type of Category you are applying and
the number of applicants. Independent immigrants must pay $500
CAN application processing fee, plus $975 CAN for the Right
of Landing Fee is required of every adult aged 19 or over in
your family. Applicants younger than 19 years of age have to
pay $100 CAN processing fee and no Landing Fee.
Q: Who is included in
my application?
A: If you are married, either you or your spouse may apply as
the principal applicant. Both of you should complete ourFree
Online Eligibility Assessment in order for us to determine which
of you would get a higher point score and should therefore apply
as the principal applicant. The other spouse will apply as a
dependent. You must also include on your application all dependent
children whether they are accompanying you to Canada or not.
All family members 18 years of age or over must complete their
own individual application form.
Q: How long does it
take to process an application?
A: Processing times vary from 6 to 18 months. In rare cases
it can take even longer. Well prepared applications presented
at immigration posts with small numbers to be processed are
sometimes issued in less than six months. Processing time may
vary among visa offices and between applicants and on the fact
whether or not one has to attend an interview. Please contact
us to have your Free Assessment and to obtain professional advice.
Q: For how long is my
immigration Visa valid?
A: Normally, Immigrant Visas are valid for one year from the
date of medical exams. The validity date is based upon the earlier
of your passport or your dependants' passport validity date(s)
or of the medical validity date. Immigrant Visas can not be
extended once issued. If applicants do not use them within their
validity, they must reapply for immigration to Canada.
Q: How much do you charge
for your services?
A: Our service fees depend on the type of immigration category
you are applying and the number of applicants. However, our
services are the lowest in the market. Further more, we are
giving a written "Money-Back Guarantee" in the unlikely even
that your file is not successful. We stand behind the guarantee
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