What does Canadian permanent resident status confer?
Canadian permanent resident status confers many benefits that Canadian citizens get. For example, health care and they can work.
How can I become a citizen of Canada?
You can become a citizen of Canada if you meet certain requirements. One of them is that you’re 18 years of age, and a permanent resident, you can speak one of the official languages of Canada and you have lived three out of the five years in Canada before you apply.
What benefits do I have if I am a permanent resident in Canada?
If you are a permanent resident in Canada, you are able to work and get health benefits, but you are not able to vote.
How can I sponsor my spouse to Canada?
You can sponsor your spouse in two ways. One is called the inland spousal sponsorship. That is when your spouse is in Canada, or if your spouse is overseas, you can apply for an overseas spousal sponsorship.
What are the benefits of becoming a Canadian permanent resident?
The benefits of becoming a Canadian permanent resident are, for example, work, study, live, and also become a Canadian citizen if you’re eligible.
Can the Canadian immigration authorities refuse my application?
Yes. The Canadian immigration authorities can refuse your application. They can refuse it because you don’t meet the requirements or if you’re inadmissible to Canada.
Once I am a permanent resident in Canada, do I have to stay in Canada?
Once you become a permanent resident of Canada, you can live outside Canada. However, you have to meet residency requirements to maintain that status.
I would like to obtain a work permit. Can you help me?
Yes, I can help you obtain a Canadian work permit. The Canadian work permit applications usually take two steps. One is the Labor Market Impact Assessment. Once that process is approved, you’ll be able to apply for a work permit. I strongly advise that you consult a Canadian immigration lawyer.
I would like to obtain a temporary resident visa. Can you help me?
Yes, I can help you obtain a temporary resident visa, commonly known as a visitor’s visa. Before doing so, you have to make sure whether you are required to apply for a visitor’s visa because there’s a list of countries that do not require to do so. They can apply for an ETA instead.
Who needs an ETA to travel to Canada?
Visa-exempt foreign nationals require an ETA, or if you are a lawful permanent residents from the US, you will require an ETA. However, US citizens do not require an ETA.