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The Canadian Immigration
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The Canadian Immigration
Policies & Programs: Requirements and Overview of the Key Findings
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Canada is one of the most advanced countries in the World with a rich immigration history. It is primarily because of migrations especially from the developing nations to Canada that was on the peak in the early 80s. Statistics have shown that immigration has increased drastically over the last few years. The provincial requirements differ from one province to another, mainly due to the huge size inland of Canada, and a low population density.
STUDY PERMIT CANADA:
A study permit Canada is an entry into Canada as a student. The requirements differ from one university to another and hold priorities in terms of the fees, language proficiency, and academic requirements. Entry requirements also differ concerning the rankings of a particular university in the world ranking list of universities.
CIC IMMIGRATION CANADA:
CIC Canada is a Government body working Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. It deals in all matters related to immigration, refugees and Canadian citizenship. The organization aims to make laws, enforce and play the role of a watchdog for Canadian immigration services. The website http://cic.gc.ca is the official website for Immigration Canada and holds all the latest information, updates, and interviews regards to the Canadian citizenship laws and policies.
ATLANTIC IMMIGRATION PILOT:
The Atlantic immigration pilot is an immigration program that hires foreign skilled workers who are interested in migrating to Atlantic Canada and also international graduates who intend to stay in Atlantic Canada post-graduation. As the name suggests it’s a pilot program designed specifically for skilled workers.
CANADIAN EXPRESS ENTRY:
The Canadian express entry route is an entry program for people already working with a points-based system making them qualify or disqualify for entry. The points are based on the level of previous education achieved, age, work experience in the list available on the express entry list, a job offer from a firm, and language proficiency. There are also points available for people applying for Quebec with special points for the French language.
PNP –PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAMS:
In the Canada PNP Programs, there is an option to immigrate to Canada for those who couldn’t find enough points for Federal Express entry system. For each province, the requirements are different and depend on the first entry into the Express Entry system and the CRS Score. The Canada’s PNPs includes the following Provinces; 1. Manitoba 2. Saskatchewan 3. Nova Scotia 4. Northwest Territories 5. Ontario 6. New Brunswick 7. British Columbia 8. Prince Edward Island 9. Alberta 10. Newfoundland & Labrador.
IRCC WEBFORM:
An IRCC web form is an online help desk facility, i.e. a form used for inquiry regarding a submitted application if it has been delayed or exceeded the processing time. The form can also be used if the applicant wants to inform or update for any change in information. This change of information can be any change in address, change in telephone number or anything else that needs to be notified. The form is available online and generates a unique Client ID number that will be used as a reference for future correspondence.
TRV CANADA:
TRV or a Temporary resident visa is a temporary counterfoil issued by the government to meet the requirements for admission in Canada. It says that a specific person meets the requirement of entry and is temporarily allowed entry.
ESTA CANADA:
Electronic System for Travel Authorization is an online system giving travel authority. It lets you travel through Canada from the air or gives you a transit authority on any Canadian airports. An automated travel authorization is temporary.
CANADIAN TOURIST VISA & THE TOURISM INDUSTRY:
The Canadian tourist visa requirements are simple and easily understandable. Canada promotes its tourism industry, hence the visa is in a priority list for candidates. It is a simple process that holds immense importance in terms of its basic requirements and is an online process.
The tourism visas are normally long term i.e. 5 to 10 years and include some exemptions e.g. countries in North America like Mexico and Panama.
THE ONLINE TRACKING SYSTEM:
The online visa tracking system is the best way to know the visa status, where the visa is currently i.e. in the immigration process list of activities and finally the amount of time that it will take to arrive.
THE ROLE OF CBSA:
The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) is a Govt. organization responsible for Canadian Border agency, laws, immigration, migration control, and deportation of illegal migrants.
The Canadian deportation laws are a set of strict rules that are followed by CBSA i.e. Canadian Border Services Agency. They are laws that hold migrants in Canada, and if the laws are not followed, Canadian authorities can remove the person officially from the country.