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Learn how to successfully immigrate to Canada! Canada is one of the world's most sought-after destinations for immigrants, a welcoming and inclusive country respectful of cultures that comprise its identity. Canada was built by immigration and its future is tied to immigration. Millions of Canadian families want their friends and relatives to live in Canada, and some 250,000 immigrants arrive each year.
This book is the definitive guide for those preparing to come to Canada. It provides a step-by-step guide on how to navigate the application system to ensure you will have the best chance for swift arrival. It is a valuable resource for professionals, students, tradespersons, entrepreneurs, investors and families.
Foreword: A Message from Senator Yonah Martin xiiiA Word from the Authors xvAbbreviations xix1 The Basics of Coming to Canada 11. The Changing Canadian Immigration Environment 22. How Immigrants Can Succeed in Canada 52.1 Language barriers and soft skills 73. Immigration Categories 82 Coming to Canada Temporarily: Workers, Live-inCaregivers, and International Students 101. Working Temporarily in Canada 111.1 Applying for your temporary visa 111.2 Securing a position with a Canadian employer 122. Caregiver Program 133. The International Experience Canada (IEC) Program 144. Studying in Canada 174.1 How to get your study permit 174.2 Choosing a postsecondary school 184.3 When and how to apply 194.4 Taking ESL courses while attending other programs 204.5 Cost of tuition 204.6 Arranging housing 214.7 Off-campus and postgraduate work permits 224.8 Moving toward permanent residence 23iv Immigrate to Canada3 Mandatory Requirements, Fees, and the General Process 241. Medical Exam 242. Criminal Check 253. Application Fees 264. General Information about the Application Process 284.1 Downloading and completing the forms 284.2 Review your application before sending 294.3 What happens when the application is approved? 314 Legal Representation 321. Hiring Representation 331.1 Should you choose a consultant or lawyer? 341.2 Unpaid representatives 352. Filing a Complaint against Your Representative 353. You Are Responsible for Your Information 365 Federal Skilled Worker Class 371. Eligibility and the Point System 381.1 Language 391.2 Age 421.3 Education 421.4 Work experience 431.5 Adaptability 441.6 Arranged employment 451.7 Other factors 452. The Application Process for Federal Skilled Workers 466 Business Immigration 491. Investor and Entrepreneur Programs Are Terminated 492. Start-up Visa Program 502.1 The application process for the Start-up Visa 533. Self-employed Persons 543.1 Eligibility and the point system forself-employed persons 553.2 The application process for self-employed persons 577 Provincial Nominee Program 601. Choose a Province or Territory 612. Get a Job Offer 613. Other PNP Options 624. The Application Process 63Contents v8 Family Class: Spouses and Children 661. Bringing Your Immediate Family 671.1 Requirements and responsibilities 671.2 Possible impediments to becoming a sponsor 692. Sponsoring a Spouse 693. Common-law Partnerships 714. Conjugal Partnerships 715. Children as Dependants 726. The Application Process 726.1 Fees 747. Appealing the Decision 759 Family Class: Parents, Grandparents, Adopted Children,and Other Eligible Relatives 761. Sponsorship Criteria 772. Who You Can Sponsor 782.1 Sponsorship responsibilities 792.2 Possible impediments to becoming a sponsor 803. Super Visa 804. The Application Process 814.1 Fees 825. Appealing the Decision 8310 Canadian Experience Class 851. Temporary Foreign Workers 861.1 Language proficiency 862. International Student Graduates 883. The Application Process 893.1 Fees 9011 Federal Skilled Trades Class 911. Federal Skilled Trades Criteria 911.1 Language proficiency 922. The Application Process 942.1 Fees 9512 Express Entry: Canada's Future Immigration Program 9613 Challenging a Refusal 991. Appeals 991.1 Sponsorship cases 1001.2 Appeals of removal orders 101vi Immigrate to Canada1.3 Residency appeals 1011.4 Why appeals are allowed 1021.5 Disclosure of documents 1021.6 Alternative Dispute Resolution 1031.7 Changing the date of an appeal hearing 1031.8 Bringing witnesses 1041.9 Translations and interpreting 1051.10 Steps of an appeal 1052. Applying for a Judicial Review 10614 You're Approved! Now What? 1071. Choose a Location 1081.1 Industries by location 1081.2 French-speaking regions 1092. Present Your Documents to Citizenship andImmigration (CIC) 1092.1 Proof of funds 1102.2 Health-care documents 1103. Customs and Declarations 1103.1 Permitted and forbidden goods 1103.2 Paying duty 1113.3 Bringing a vehicle into Canada 1123.4 Interview at customs 1134. Temporary Accommodation 11315 An Overview of Canada 1141. Canadian Provinces and Territories 1152. The Canadian Landscape 1162.1 Canada's natural resources 1162.2 Climate from coast to coast 1163. The People 1193.1 People in history 1193.2 Multiculturalism as official policy 1203.3 Equality under the law 1213.4 Family life 1214. The Languages 1225. Government and the Law 1235.1 Federal government 1235.2 Provincial and territorial governments 1245.3 Municipal governments 124Contents vii5.4 Laws of the land 1255.5 Policing 1256. Human Rights 1267. Education System 1277.1 Postsecondary education 1288. Health-Care System 1288.1 Health insurance 1299. Social Assistance System 1299.1 Old Age Security 1299.2 Canada Pension Plan 13010. Economy and Labour Market 13016 Your First Steps in Canada 1321. Ask for Help 1322. Get Language Training 1333. Find a Place to Rent 1334. Buy a Home 1365. Apply for a Social Insurance Number 1366. Start Your Job Search 1377. Apply for Health Care 1378. Emergency Services 1399. Enroll Your Children in School 13910. Open a Bank Account and Get Credit 14011. Get Around on Transit 14112. Driving in Canada 14113. Protect Your Identity 14214. Apply for Benefits 14317 Cost of Living in Canada 1441. Renting or Buying a Home 1442. Food 1453. Tipping 1464. Clothing 1465. Furniture 1476. Appliances and Electronics 1477. Transportation 1498. Health Care 1499. Entertainment 15010. Other Expenses 15011. Taxes 150viii Immigrate to Canada18 Settling In 1521. An Emotional Journey 1531.1 The first stage 1531.2 The second stage 1531.3 The third stage 1541.4 The fourth stage 1552. Canadian Culture and Expectations 1552.1 Dressing appropriately 1552.2 Behaving politely 1552.3 Respecting diversity 1562.4 Women's issues 1562.5 Men's issues 1562.6 Parenting issues 1572.7 Seniors' issues 1582.8 Singles' issues 15819 Maintaining Your Permanent Resident Status 1601. Renewing Your Permanent Resident Card 1612. Becoming a Citizen 1623. Embracing Canada 163Download Resources 164Tables1 Federal Skilled Worker Points System for Language Proficiency 412 Federal Skilled Worker Points System for Age 423 Federal Skilled Worker Points System for Education 434 Federal Skilled Worker Points System for Work Experience 445 Federal Skilled Worker Points System for Adaptability 456 Minimum Funds Required to Support You and Your Family 467 Self-Employed Persons Points System for Education 568 Self-Employed Persons Points System for Experience 569 Self-Employed Persons Points System for Language 5710 Self-Employed Persons Points System for Adaptability 5711 PNP Minimum Funds Required to Support Yourself andYour Family 6512 Dates Enacted for Canadian Same-Sex Marriage Laws 7013 Capital Cities 115
