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What fees do I have to pay as part of the application for permanent residence in Canada?

By Zagazeta Garcia LLP |

Depending on the type of permanent residency application you’re making, there are different type of fees attached. For example, we have the permanent residency fee and the landing fee. I will suggest that you consult an immigration lawyer to see what applicable fees are in your case.

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How can I become a permanent resident in Canada?

By Zagazeta Garcia LLP |

You can become a permanent resident by applying to the immigration authorities under different programs, such as family sponsorships, investors Visa, or express entries.

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What does Canadian permanent resident status confer?

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Canadian permanent resident status confers many benefits that Canadian citizens get. For example, health care and they can work.

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How can I become a citizen of Canada?

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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.

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What benefits do I have if I am a permanent resident in Canada?

By Zagazeta Garcia LLP |

If you are a permanent resident in Canada, you are able to work and get health benefits, but you are not able to vote.

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How can I sponsor my spouse to Canada?

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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.

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What are the benefits of becoming a Canadian permanent resident?

By Zagazeta Garcia LLP |

The benefits of becoming a Canadian permanent resident are, for example, work, study, live, and also become a Canadian citizen if you’re eligible.

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Can the Canadian immigration authorities refuse my application?

By Zagazeta Garcia LLP |

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.

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Once I am a permanent resident in Canada, do I have to stay in Canada?

By Zagazeta Garcia LLP |

Once you become a permanent resident of Canada, you can live outside Canada. However, you have to meet residency requirements to maintain that status.

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I would like to obtain a work permit. Can you help me?

By Zagazeta Garcia LLP |

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.

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