1. What is a Canada Immigration Visa ?
A Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa is a document which allows a person to live and work anywhere in Canada, and confers upon that person Permanent Resident status.

It comes with certain responsibilities and may be revoked if the holder does not meet Canadian residency obligations, or is found guilty of serious criminal activity. A person who is a Canadian Permanent Resident may apply for Canadian Citizenship after 3 years.

2. Is there a benefit to using an immigration consultant for immigration to Canada?
Yes, there is. Even though Citizenship and Immigration Canada permits you to submit a Canadian Immigration Visa Application on your own, statistically, your chances of succeeding are increased if a qualified Canadian immigration attorney represents you. Moreover, a perfected application will, in many cases, shorten the immigration process, allowing you to obtain your Canada Immigration Visa faster.

3. Do I qualify for a Canada Immigration Visa under the Federal Skilled Worker category?
To be eligible for a Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa under the Skilled Worker category, you should :
have worked continuously for a period of at least one year, within the last ten years, in a full-time (or part-time equivalent) paid position in one of Citizenship and Immigration Canada's 38 qualifying occupations; or have Arranged Employment; or have been legally residing in Canada for one year as a Temporary Foreign Worker or International Student and currently be residing in Canada.

have sufficient funds for settlement in Canada, unless you have Arranged Employment in Canada.
earn sufficient points (currently 67) in the six selection factors to meet the pass mark under the Skilled Worker category.

In addition, all applicants for a Canada Immigration Visa and their accompanying and non-accompanying dependents, under all categories of Canadian Immigration, must satisfy Canadian health and security/criminality requirements.

4. Can you assess my eligibility for immigration to Canada?
Yes, as a first step, we recommend that you complete our free assessment form so that we may determine your eligibility for Canadian Immigration. If you feel that you are qualified and you wish to know more about our services, or would like us to answer your questions, you may contact our office and we will be pleased to help you.

5. What is the Business Immigration Program?
The Business Immigration Program is a category of Canadian Immigration under which individuals with business/managerial experience and relatively high net-worth may qualify for a Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa. There are three sub-categories within the Business Immigration Program: Immigrant Investors, Entrepreneurs and Self-Employed Persons.

6. What documents must I provide in support of my application under the Business Immigration Program?
In addition to Citizenship and Immigration Canada application forms, education-related and status documents (passports, birth/marriage certificates, etc.), you must submit documents proving your business and/or managerial experience, as well as documents evidencing your net worth.

7. Under the Business Immigration Program, am I required to live in a particular province?
After becoming a Canadian Permanent Resident, you may live, work and engage in business activities in any Canadian province or territory, regardless of where you initially indicated you intended to reside on your application form. However, as an Entrepreneur intending to reside in the Province of Quebec you will be required to manage a commercial enterprise, which you must establish or acquire a portion of, in that province.

8. How can I qualify under the Immigrant Investor Program?
As an Immigrant Investor planning to reside anywhere in Canada, except in the Province of Quebec, you must have:
a net worth of at least CAD$800,000, lawfully obtained.
the funds to invest CAD$400,000 for five years with Citizenship and Immigration Canada, which acts as agent on behalf of provincial and territorial investment funds andmanaged and owned an equity interest in a qualifying business, as defined under Citizenship and Immigration Canada Regulations; or, managed/supervised at least five employees for a period of two years within the last five years.

As an Immigrant Investor planning to reside in the Province of Quebec, you must have:
a net worth of at least CAD$800,000, lawfully obtained
the funds to invest CAD$400,000 for five years in a government of Quebec guaranteed investment fund and
managerial experience in a commercial, industrial or agricultural enterprise; or managerial experience in a government, governmental organization, or international organization for a period of two years within the last five years.

9. How can I prove that my net worth has been lawfully obtained ?
You must demonstrate the origin and accumulation of your wealth through reliable, third-party documentary evidence: tax returns, pay stubs, deeds of purchase/sale, statements from stockbrokers, business/real estate valuations, etc. You must be able to demonstrate that your assets were gained through means, which are considered legal, including gifts or inheritances.

10. As an Immigrant Investor, will I be obliged to work and/or engage in business activities in Canada ?
While you are entitled to engage in work and business activities upon arrival in Canada, there is absolutely no obligation to do so.

11. When do I, as an Immigrant Investor, commit my investment amount ?
You must commit your CAD$400,000 investment amount before final approval from Citizenship and Immigration Canada or Quebec Immigration officials, if you intend to reside in the province of Quebec.

12. How can I qualify under the Entrepreneur Program ?
As an Entrepreneur applicant, planning to reside anywhere in Canada, except in the Province of Quebec, you must have:

a net worth of at least CAD$300,000, lawfully obtained
at least two years of managerial experience in a profitable commercial, industrial or agricultural business during the last five years, and controlling at least 25% of capital equity and
the intention and ability to manage and own at least one-third of a qualifying Canadian business as defined under Canadian Immigration Regulations, for at least one year within three years of arriving in Canada.

As an Entrepreneur applicant planning to reside in the Province of Quebec, you must have:
a net worth of at least CAD$300,000, lawfully obtained
at least two year's of managerial experience during the last five years and control at least 25% of the capital equity in a profitable commercial, industrial or agricultural business.
submit a business project with the purpose of creating or acquiring a business in Quebec that you will manage and own at least 25% of capital equity with a value of at least CAD$100,000, or have acquired a business in Quebec that meets the same requirements.

13. What is the Provincial Nomination Program?
The Provincial Nomination Program was established by Citizenship and Immigration Canada to allow Canada's different provinces and territories to select individuals who indicate an interest in settling in a particular province/territory and who will be able to contribute to that province/territories' economic development.
Most, but not all, provinces and territories of Canada participate in the Provincial Nomination Program.

14. Which Provinces participate in the Provincial Nomination Program?

The following provinces participate in the Provincial Nomination Program:
* Alberta
* British Columbia
* Manitoba
* New Brunswick
* Newfoundland and Labrador
* Northwest Territories
* Nova Scotia
* Ontario
* Prince Edward Island
* Saskatchewan
* Yukon

15. Is the Province of Quebec part of the Provincial Nomination Program?
No. Quebec has a separate agreement with the Government of Canada, which allows the province to select individuals who indicate a desire to reside in that province. The Quebec government is the only provincial government with the authority to determine the selection of individuals outside of the Provincial Nomination Program. Quebec has its own Immigration Selection Criteria.

16. What is the advantage of obtaining Provincial Nomination?
A Provincial Nomination means that your application for a Canada Immigration Visa will be processed quickly and it provides another way of qualifying for a Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa apart from the Federal Skilled Worker category of Canadian immigration.

17. Does receiving a Provincial Nomination guarantee a Canada Immigration Visa?
No. Citizenship and Immigration Canada must be satisfied that a Provincial Nominee meets statutory requirements - health, security and authenticity of documents - before issuing a Canada Immigration Visa.

18.What if I have already applied and want to withdraw my application? Can I get my money back?
You can contact your local visa office and withdraw your application. Your fee will be refunded as long as the office has not begun processing your application

19. Will my fee be refunded if my application is returned or refused?
If you applied before February 27, 2008, the date the changes to the immigration law took effect, your application will be processed. You will not get a refund unless you choose to withdraw your application before it is processed.
If you applied on or after February 27, 2008, and your application is not eligible for processing, you will get a full refund. If your application is processed and it is refused, you will not get a refund.

20. What is arranged employment?
Arranged employment is where a skilled worker applicant has a certain kind of job offer in place before applying to immigrate to Canada

21. Do I need a study permit to study in Canada?
Most students need a study permit to study in Canada, but there are some exceptions.

22. How do I apply to study in Canada?
You must have a letter of acceptance from a school, college, university or other educational institution in Canada before you can apply for a study permit.
In most cases, you must apply for a study permit before coming to Canada

23. What is a temporary resident visa?
A temporary resident visa is an official document issued by a Canadian visa office. It is placed in your passport to show that you have met the requirements for admission to Canada as a temporary resident.
Depending on your citizenship, you may need a temporary resident visa to enter Canada.

24. How do I help a family member or a friend apply to visit Canada?
Anyone who visits Canada must apply from outside the country. If you have a friend or family member who wants to visit Canada, they must apply to the Canadian visa office responsible for their country or region. A visa officer will review the application and decide whether to issue a visa.
You can help by writing a letter of invitation. The letter should explain how you will help. For example, you may offer to pay for plane tickets or accommodation. A letter of invitation can help, but it does not guarantee that a visa will be issued.