Immigration Visa Basics In Canada

Apr 21
08:01

2009

Kevn Smith

Kevn Smith

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Generally there are three types of immigration visas in Canada: Skilled Workers, Business Class and Family Class. In this article we will review all the three types

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Generally there are three types of immigration visas in Canada: Skilled Workers,Immigration Visa Basics In Canada Articles Business Class and Family Class. In this article we will review all the three types.                             

Skilled Worker Immigration Visa

People who have least one year of full-time work experience in the past 10 years in any skilled occupation can apply to Skilled Worker Immigration visas. Also they are required to pass the ranking section system that bases the rank on following factors: age, education, work experience, language ability and adaptability. The pass mark is currently set on 67 from 100, but the mark changes from time to time depending on the changes in the Canadian labor market and economy.

Business Class Immigration Visa

People who have the possibility to support the Canadian economy are classified as business immigrants. The whole business immigration process is managed by the Business Immigration Program that seeks and attracts experienced business people to Canada. The business immigrants can be divided into three types:
 

Investors – supported by the Immigrant Investor Program, must have a strong business experience and a minimum net worth of CDN $800,000 and make an investment of CDN $400,000. The goal of this program is not only to attract experienced business persons but also to attract capital into Canada.

Entrepreneurs – supported by the Entrepreneur Program, also must have business experience and minimum net worth of CDN $300,000. Entrepreneurs are expected to own and actively manage businesses in Canada, contribute to the economy and create jobs.
 

Self-employed – are expected to contribute to the cultural, artistic or athletic life of Canada and must have the intention and ability to create their own employment.

 

Family Class Immigration Visa

After a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident reaches 18 years old he or she may sponsor close relatives or family members in becoming permanent residents of Canada. Sponsors must promise to help settle in Canada and accompany the family member for a period from 3 to 10 years. The family members eligible for sponsorship are listed below.

- spouses, common-law or conjugal partners 16 years of age or older;

- parents and grandparents;

- dependent children, including adopted children (to describe limitations for dependent children we will require another article);

- children under 18 years of age whom you intend to adopt;

- brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces or grandchildren who are orphans, under the age of 18 and not married or in a common-law relationship; and

- any other relative if you have none of the above relatives or family members, either in Canada or abroad.
 

Before you can apply to sponsor a family member you need to meet some certain income requirements. The whole sponsoring process is very serious and when you confirm that you can sponsor a family member you will sign a legal contract with the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration and the Sponsorship Agreement with your relative or family member. If you have already sponsored relatives or family members who received social assistance, you may not be allowed to sponsor another person.

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