Every month, Attorney David Cohen will answer a few general Canadian immigration questions submitted by our readers. Here are this month’s questions and answers:
How long must I stay in the province I choose to “land” in as a Permanent Resident before I am free to move?
As a general rule, Canadian citizens and permanent residents can live and work in any province they choose to. This is guaranteed in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. That being said, if you applied under the Federal Skilled Worker category, you should have the intention to reside in a province of Canada other than Quebec during the entire application process. Likewise, if you have applied under the Quebec Skilled Worker category, then you should have intent to reside in the Province of Quebec.
I want to leave my children in the care of a relative while I come to Canada as a temporary worker. Is this allowed?
Yes, temporary foreign workers are not compelled to bring their children to Canada.
I got into an immigration dispute while living in the UK (I had mistakenly failed to disclose part-time work). After an appeal process, I chose to voluntarily leave the UK for my home country rather than take my claims to a higher court. Will this legal battle affect my chances of Canadian immigration?
It all depends. If one committed an act that was contrary to a foreign law and that also would have been a violation of a Canadian federal statute, then that person may be inadmissible to Canada.
I am referred to by my middle name. Supporting documents from employers list this name and my last name. However, my passport mentions my official first, middle, and last name. What should I do to alert immigration officials of this discrepancy?
Your name as it appears on your passport is how your name should appear on an immigration form. A letter of explanation should be submitted to immigration authorities along with written confirmation from employers, if possible.
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Hi,
I received in May my permanent resident visa through the Federal Skilled Worker category and I am thinking of moving to Canada in September. I chose on my application my landing place Saskatchewan but I changed my mind and I want to land in Toronto, ON. Is that going to be a problem?
I would like to know that when I shall be able to get my P.R Cards as I landed Canada on June 24, 2012.
Is a permanent resident who has been nominated through a PNP program in BC restricted to live in BC only or for a certain duration before moving to another province?
A want to be a farmer. What can I do?
hi i wanted to ask that is the temporary freeze status on PR will be active in Jan 2013
and what changes will be expected mean while can PR application can be proceed via quebec?
i wanna know, how long does it take for a newly landed person in quebec to take the permanent resident card. thanks alot
I’m a US citizen of Canadian, English and Scot descent, does that matter in moving to Canada?
I like to immigrate to Canada but first step I have to have a job offer from Canadian employer to submit my application. It is very challenging to me cause I’m outside Canada.
Is there any other way to immigrate to Canada without job offer?
but recent a consulting firm sent me a mail that the fsw is starting again in jan 2013 and urging me start the procession now , how true are they?
Hello David Cohen
I have a project for next year (2012) make an exchange for the British Comlumbia – Canada, lasting one year Permissions study and work, but I aim to apply for permanent residency through the Provincial Nominee Program, Class Semi -Skilled. I wonder if with the work experience I gained during the exchange can be legible to apply?
Thanks a lot
I just want to leave afghanistan
I have applied . 2004 and updated my documents on Jan2011. .Would you like to suggest me to file against the canadian govt.
Harinder
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I like to immigrate to Canada but first step I have to have a job offer from Canadian employer to submit my application. It is very challenging to me cause I’m outside Canada.
Is there any other way to immigrate to Canada without job offer?
Hi David,
I read all the blogs above and it seems i opened my eyes very late for Canada. I am applying this year for a Canadian PR and my documents are yet with the company who is applying the PR for me and my family. I was supposed to submit all the documents till end of July 2012 which i did and now waiting till the issue with the earlier backlog applications gets resolved.
My question is : For people who are making an attempt or are really applying in 2012, do they have any fair chance to get through the PR as i already read in the other blogs that the applicants who had applied way back before 2008 are them selves awaiting verdict and approval. Please suggest.
Regards,
Rakesh
Dear Sir/Madam
I would like to know that i came in CANADA on 15 Sep2012 as a Federal Skilled Worker category and how Long I have to wait To Get my PR Card. I want to know approx Time foe getting my PR card
Please tell me the Answer i shall be very thankful to you
Regards
Methew
hi David,
i am citizen of Canada,i sponsored my spouse in feb-2011 ,i am waiting for my hearing date ,it’s almost 13 months ,do you know how long it’s take to get hearing Date and also i am tired of being alone without my Husband ,is there any way that can make processes faster??
Thanks Asha
I would like to leave afghanistan and i want to be canadina citizen please helpe me
Hi
I have a question that if I person is coming via Ono prog on Quebec then for how long do Ed he need to stay there to move to another province.