Quick Steps To Immigration To Canada

By Sally Delacruz


There are many countries in the world that offer a high standard of living and economic opportunities. These places are very attractive to immigrants. One of the most desirable nations to live is Canada. It offers so many different places to live and outstanding schools, health care and recreation. Each year thousands of new settlers arrive to call this great country home.

Anyone interested in becoming a Canadian permanent resident must be prepared to do their homework. There are two major routes to apply for residency, either directly to the Federal government or through one of the newer Provincial nominee programs. Both these options require a lot of paperwork and patience. Immigration to Canada is not a fast process and most applications will take at least eighteen months to process, but the wait time can be much longer.

The most important thing to do is really understand the immigration process. It does take some work to become familiar with all the steps and exactly what is required. However, by doing the research properly ahead of time most people can save themselves a lot of frustration and money.

In the past decade or so things have begun to change. There are new ways to immigrate and the most successful are the Provincial Nominee Programs. Each province is now able to recruit its own settlers and fill its own unique needs. Obviously a country as large and diverse as Canada has many different localized needs.

One of the main requirements of any potential immigrant is that they can pass a criminal background check. Anyone with a criminal conviction must be aware that the Canadian government does not look kindly upon this. They will need to submit a formal request for rehabilitation. This process can take up to a year to complete, but is essential before any application for residency can be made.

Anyone with a chronic health condition may not be admissible to Canada. The government does not want people they consider to be a burden to their universal health care system. Minor conditions are usually not a problem although they may require extra paperwork and medical records. Should one member of the family be found inadmissible on medical grounds the entire family will not be allowed to immigrate. An appeals process does exist and this is one avenue to try should the family find themselves in this position.

Each family will also be required to provide documentation to prove they have sufficient funds to settle. This will involve bank statements, property titles and investments. All of these together indicate the overall net worth of the family. Most people will need to allow enough money to support themselves for at least the first six months they are in their new home.

Moving to Canada is a big step and one that should not be undertaken lightly. Many people are able to handle the paperwork themselves, but if there are any questions or concerns it may be worth hiring an experienced lawyer. It is usually quite easy to find a good legal professional by conducting an on line search.




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