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Immigration Procedure
General Information
Immigrants in each category must meet certain health and
security requirements as well as the specific requirements
related to the category. Applications from persons facing
criminal charges in Canada or abroad cannot be processed until
the charges are dealt with.
Note:
All potential applicants who qualify under the the current
skilled worker selection system are encouraged to not delay
the submission of their application so as to be able to benefit
from the current rules.
Are family members included in the application?
If you are married, you or your spouse may apply as principal
applicant. You should determine which of you will score more
points and apply as the principal applicant.
The spouse and any dependent children under the age of 22
are included on the application.
Also you may include your dependent children aged 22 years
and over if they are financially dependent.
_Full-time students, studying at a college, university, or
other educational institution. They must be studying when
they apply for their visas, during the processing of their
visas and when the visas are issued, and must have been supported
financially by their parents from age 22 on. They may interrupt
their studies for up to 12 months.
_Children who are unable to support themselves financially
because of a disability and are financially supported by their
parents.
What if I want to settle in the province of Quebec?
The province of Quebec selects its own immigrants in co-operation
with the Government of Canada. The applications are submitted
to different immigration office.
Can the doctor advise me regarding my application?
No. The doctor is only responsible for conducting a medical
examination in accordance with Canada’s immigration
requirements. The designated physician cannot provide any
advice on the immigration selection system.
Length of financial responsibility of the sponsor
Sponsors have financial responsibility for family class relatives
immigrating to Canada. Sponsors agree to assist family class
relatives for up to 10 years.
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