The Canadian Immigration Service Permanent Residency Visa Information

By Essie Osborn


Immigration is a life changing event and is not a decision that can be taken lightly. Each country has responsibility for setting criteria which they will use when making a decision about the approval or rejection of an application for residency status. As you may be aware if you have vacationed abroad, a temporary visa is usually required before you can enter the country for a specified number of days or weeks.

An application for permanent residency is more complicated than a temporary holiday visa. In Canada, the Canadian Immigration Service processes and monitors all applications and makes decisions on approval or denial of entry to the country. The charges for visa applications are listed on their service website with instructions on applying for a visa and the documents or information you will need to provide.

Applicants need to apply under a specific category and meet all the criteria before a permanent residency application may be granted. Although applicants who are intending to apply are advised to check the service website or visit the Canadian Embassy to obtain the appropriate forms and all relevant information and advice. The number and types of permanent residency applications may fluctuate dependent on the current economic and political situation within Canada.

It is likely that individuals may qualify under the skilled worker criteria. Assessment is based on an individuals skills and whether there is a requirement and employment opportunities for the person. Applicants who have a job offer for a position which comes under the government approved scheme are likely to be approved.

Individuals who meet the skills and job type criteria should not be put off applying. If they do not have a firm job offer they may still be approved if there are skills shortages in that work area. Anyone with significant funding that can be used to set up a business and support themselves, have a good chance of being approved for residency status. A proven successful background in business management areas and the required level of financial resources will be approved if they are in a position to assist in the creation of job opportunities.

Information about the skills required and the type of employment opportunities available can be found on immigration service websites. Anyone with a history of self-employment or successful business ventures may also fit the criteria which can be found on the website. Applications for permanent residency may take a number of weeks or longer to process.

Applicants can apply under family sponsorship criteria for permanent residency. The criterion does cover the majority of close family members and spouses as recognized in common-law. Unmarried or dependent children under 22 years of age can be sponsored. When there is a period of restriction on parents and grandparent sponsorship, those who would have been eligible may apply for a Parent and Grandparent Super Visa allowing them long term residency.

In all cases, applicants are allocated points based on criteria applied to their application category. Full details of how points are awarded can be obtained from the service, or found on their service website. Anyone requiring further information or advice can consult with an immigration law specialist.




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