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Immigration Procedure
Independent Immigrant FAQ's
Is my occupation important in the selection system?
Yes, it is the KEY factor! Your application for an immigrant
visa will be assessed mainly on your qualifications, skills
and experience in the occupation you intend to follow in Canada.
You must have at least one year of experience in your occupation
after you completed your training.
What if my occupation is not on the General Occupation
List?
Independent immigrants must choose their occupation from
the General Occupation List.
Zero points under occupation factor means an automatic refusal
of the application, unless the applicant has arranged employment
in Canada with a job offer validated by a Human Resource Canada
Centre.
What are the requirements for each occupation?
The standards for each occupation from the General Occupations
List may be different in Canada than in your country. For
example, the main duties performed, employment or education
requirements. It is very important that you fulfill the Canadian
standards. When processing your file, we make sure that the
applicant's occupation will satisfy the Canadian occupation
requirements.
Do I need to have one year full-time employment if
applying as independent immigrant?
If you do not have a minimum of one year (6 months for Quebec)
of experience in a designated occupation, you must obtain
an offer of employment in that occupation in Canada.
Is a Canadian employment offer a requirement?
No, it is not. However offer of employment in Canada may
be beneficial in many cases.
Are there financial requirements for Independent
Immigrants?
Applicants must have sufficient funds to settle in Canada
and to look after themselves and their dependents until they
become self-supporting.
You are required to show proof of your funds by providing
a bank letter. An independent applicant, upon entering Canada,
is required to have at least CAD $10,000.00 plus CAD $2,000.00
for each dependant (spouse or child).
Can I transfer my application to a different country
after I apply?
Yes, the application can be transferred to a different immigration
office. If you transfer the file to a different country, there
is a fee of CAD$100.
Does it help to have a relative in Canada?
Having a close relative in Canada will increase your point
score under the selection system. The relative must be a permanent
resident or Canadian citizen 19 years of age or older. You
will get 5 points bonus for: brother, sister, mother, father,
grandparent, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew.
Inadmissible Classes
Section 19 of the Immigration Act prohibits the admission
of people who pose a threat to public health, safety, order
or national security. Also inadmissible are those who fail
to meet other requirements, such as not having required visas,
authorizations, visible means of support and valid travel
documents.
Exclusions on health grounds are based solely on danger to
public health or safety, or excessive demands on health or
social services in Canada.
Inadmissibility on criminal grounds is determined according
to the sentence that could be given for the equivalent offences
under Canadian law; the possibility of admission following
rehabilitation is also considered.
The Immigration Act also protects the Canadian public by
providing for the removal from Canada of persons identified
as inadmissible, such as participants in organized crime,
and would-be terrorists, hijackers and war criminals.
Individuals with a serious disease and developmental delay
or congenital disorders who require special education or training
to lead an independent life may be inadmissible. Other conditions
which could place a significant financial burden on Canada’s
health or social services would also render an applicant medically
inadmissible.
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