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VISTOS
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET A WORK VISA?
It depends on the time of year and the caseload that the Canadian government has at the moment. The government updates deadlines weekly on its website.
WHAT TYPE OF VISA SHOULD I APPLY FOR TO STUDY FOR 3 MONTHS?
Tourist visa with study permission. This visa allows the person to study for up to 24 weeks, and depends on the submission of the acceptance letter from the educational institution.
MY PROFESSION IS NOT ON THE LIST OF PROFESSIONS IN DEMAND IN CANADA, CAN I REGISTER MY PROFILE IN EXPRESS ENTRY?
Yes. There is no longer a list of in-demand occupations to register the expression of interest in Express Entry, you only need to qualify for one of the federal programs managed by the system: Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class or Federal Skilled Trades.
AFTER MY VISA EXPIRES, HOW SOON DO I HAVE TO LEAVE THE COUNTRY?
Foreign nationals must leave Canada while their tourist, work or study permit is valid. However, after the expiration date of the visa, it is often still possible to apply for restoration within 90 days. Once the restoration period has passed, the foreign national is in an irregular situation and must leave Canada immediately.
IMMIGRATION
IMIGRAÇÃO
IS IT NECESSARY TO HAVE A JOB OFFER TO IMMIGRATE TO CANADA THROUGH PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS?
Some provincial programs require the applicant to have a job offer. To participate in Express Entry, the federal immigration program, it is not mandatory to have a job offer. However, an applicant who has a job offer may receive additional points.
HOW CAN I LIVE PERMANENTLY IN CANADA?
To get permanent residency you must first qualify for an immigration program.
HOW DO I STUDY AND WORK IN CANADA?
When enrolled at an accredited higher education institution (designated learning institution), in a career program - not language courses - the student is entitled to 20 hours of work per week during the course and can work full-time during school vacations. To learn more about courses and exchange programs, please contact our partner 3RA Intercâmbio!
CAN IMMI CANADA GET JOBS FOR IMMIGRANTS IN CANADA?
No. We work with visa and immigration consulting for Canada, but we do not offer job placement services
Documentation
DOCUMENTAÇÃO
IF MY PROFESSION IS REGULATED, HOW CAN I VALIDATE MY DIPLOMA?
Validation of credentials for regulated professions varies by province, so it is important to contact the regulatory bodies for your profession in the province where you want to work to find out what the requirements are.
DO I NEED TO HAVE MY DIPLOMA EQUIVALENT EVEN IF MY PROFESSION IS NOT REGULATED IN CANADA?
Diploma equivalency by an accredited Canadian entity will match studies undertaken outside Canada with the Canadian school curriculum and has nothing to do with regulated professions. This procedure is required to meet the criteria of some immigration programs to evaluate the level of education.
CAN I USE CUSTODIAN FOR FINANCIAL PROOF OF STUDY VISA?
If you are unable to provide the necessary funds yourself, you may be able to designate one person who will be fully or partially responsible for your financial expenses. This person should send you all the required financial documentation, a copy of an identification document, and a letter of their own stating that they will be the sponsor.
CAN I WORK DURING ENGLISH OR FRENCH COURSES?
No. Language courses do not entitle you to a work permit.
CAN I CHANGE MY STATUS FROM VISITOR TO STUDENT WHILE IN CANADA?
Yes, once you are in Canada on a valid tourist visa, you can apply for a study visa. You do not need to leave the country, but your documents must be sent to the nearest Canadian consulate outside of Canada, or to your home country.
CAN I CHANGE EMPLOYERS WITH THE SAME WORK PERMIT?
If your permit is acquired through LMIA you cannot change employers as the permit is tied to the employer. However, if you come to Canada through programs that grant open work permits, then you can change employers.
GOING TO STUDY IN CANADA, DOES MY CHILD HAVE ACCESS TO PUBLIC EDUCATION?
If at least one parent is enrolled in an institution of higher education or has a work permit, the school-age child will have access to public education until completion of high school. The school age criteria varies from province to province.
DO I GET CITIZENSHIP WHEN I MARRY A CANADIAN CITIZEN?
No. However, the spouse who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident may file an application for permanent residency for the foreign spouse through the Family Sponsorship program.
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