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Immigration Procedure
What happens when I arrive in Canada?
When you arrive, you must present your immigrant visa to
a customs/immigration officer. The officer will check your
visa and travel document and ask you questions similar to
those on the immigration application form to verify that you
are of good character and in good health. The officer may
also request proof that you have sufficient funds to settle
in Canada. If there are no difficulties, the officer will
authorize your admission to Canada as a permanent resident.
If you arrive as an entrepreneur immigrant, terms and conditions
will be imposed. This means that you will have two years to
meet the business requirements and that you must report your
progress.
What documents should I take when I land in Canada?
Applicants should take a valid passport, landing documents.
Proof of settlements funds may also be requested. Applicants
are advised to take copies of any available statutory documents
as birth certificates, marriage certificates, etc., and a
list of inventory they wish to take to Canada in the future
and when landing.
What settlement services are available?
Canada’s settlement services are limited. You can learn
about them from Canada Immigration Centres, Human Resources
Development Centres and private organizations.
It is your responsibility to find a job when you arrive. You
should have enough money to support yourself and your dependants
until you get a job.
After landing in Canada, what if I need to return
to my country to settle my affairs?
Following landing in Canada, immigrants may leave and re–enter
Canada if they spend less than six months in any 12–month
period outside Canada. If immigrants are out of Canada for
more than six months in any 12–month period, they will
require a Returning Resident Permit to re–enter Canada.
While such permits can be applied for either in Canada or
overseas, they can only be applied for after the individual
has been landed.
When can I obtain a Canadian citizenship?
You may apply for the Canadian citizenship after 3 years
of physical residence in Canada. Time spent outside of Canada
beyond what may be expected for vacations, etc. may not be
added.
Things that may delay processing of Application
- Incomplete or unsigned application forms.
- Missing documents.
- Incorrect or missing fees.
- Insufficient postage.
- Incorrect, incomplete address or failure to notify the
visa office of a change of address unclear photocopies of
documents.
- Documents not accompanied by a certified English or French
translation.
- You are not a permanent resident in the country in which
you currently reside.
- A medical condition that may require additional tests
or consultations.
- A criminal problem.
- Family situations such as impending divorce or custody
or maintenance issues.
- Consultation is required with other offices in Canada
and abroad.
- Verification of information you give us.
- Inquiring about the status of your application before
the standard processing time has passed.
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