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Every month, Attorney David Cohen will answer a few general Canadian immigration questions submitted by our readers. These questions cover immigration programs, eligibility, processing, language requirements, investing in Canada, landing, admissibility, studying in Canada, working in Canada, and much more.
Here are this month’s questions and answers.
1. Hi. My family and I are eligible to apply for Canadian Citizenship. All of the proposed changes are good, but I would like to know if the present government will lower the fee for the application.
The application fee and right of citizenship fee remain the same as they were previously, and are set to remain the same if and when the proposed amendments to the Canadian Citizenship Act come into force. The current fees are:
- Adult Grant of Citizenship (Adoption): $530
- Adult Grant of Citizenship: $530
- Adult Grant of Citizenship for Stateless Persons Born to a Canadian Parent (Subsection 5(5)) – Right of Citizenship: $100
- Minor Grant of Citizenship (Adoption): $100
- Minor Grant of Citizenship: $100
- Minor Grant of Citizenship for Stateless Persons Born to a Canadian Parent (Subsection 5(5)): No fee
In addition to one of the above for each applicant, there is a Right of Citizenship fee of $100.
2. We are living in Estevan, Sasksatchwan since arriving through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) 13 months ago. Please confirm that if we move from this province to Ontario for my job and for my daughter’s admission to Windsor University, is there any effect? Are we bound to live in Saskatchewan for a certain period?
Applicants under any of the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), including the SINP, must have the intention to reside in the given province at the time they make an application and upon landing in Canada. However, successful applicants and their family members (if applicable) under any PNP obtain Canadian permanent resident status once they have landed. With this status, individuals may live and work in any Canadian province or territory. Possible exceptions to this provision may arise in the case of certain PNP business streams, which may have conditional performance agreements in which the applicant agrees to reside in a given province for a certain period of time after landing in Canada.
3. Hi, I am interested in immigration to Quebec. Is it necessary to have French language proficiency?
Under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program, Quebec’s flagship economic immigration program, French proficiency is not an eligibility requirement, though points may be awarded to candidates with French proficiency. Applicants who do not have knowledge of French may still be eligible to apply as long as they obtain enough points for their other credentials, which may include English proficiency. Single applicants must score at least 49 points, while applicants with a spouse or common-law partner must score at least 57 points. To learn more about the QSWP points system, click here.
Advanced-intermediate French proficiency is mandatory for applicants under the Quebec Experience Class (Programme de l’expérience Québécoise, or PEQ). Note that in order to eligible under the PEQ, individuals must also have skilled work experience in Quebec or have obtained a degree or diploma from a recognised Quebec institution.
If you would like your general immigration question to be featured in our newsletter, please email your question to qna@canadavisa.com.
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Tharani says
Hello,
I am from India, I am struguling to score in IELTS of 6.5 in each module. Is there any possibility for leniency in mark by CIC government? Does it accept the PTE exams for consideration? Really I am waiting for your answer. (This is something really annoying since we are investing lots of money.)
Regards,
Tharani
Indermeet says
We are living in Winnipeg , Manitoba since arriving through the Manitoba provincial nominee programme (MPNP) 9 months ago. Please confirm that can we move from this province to any other province for my daughters education , as that course is not available here. Will there be any effect on our sponsor. Will that effect our PR status or at the time when we apply for citizenship? Are we bound to live in Winnipeg for a certain period?
Jatinder Jagdev says
Hi can you pl. Tell me when the new citizenship law will be applicable in which they reduce the time to stay in canada from 4 years to 3 years to apply for citizenship
Thanks
Marvin dela Cruz says
My question is the same with Jatinder? When will be the new citizenship law comes into place? ie from 4 years to 3 years? It is taking forever. Yhanks
Hiren Nayak says
Good Morning Sir,
Is there any chances for EOI Point Merit Come Down below 450?
Hiren Nayak
Jasvir Kaur says
I went to know about visitor visa.
Elizabeth Richards says
Hi i came to Canada as a foreign worker for two years. after my work contract expires, in order for me to stay here i extend my stay here as a visitor. I did that to remain here to find a new contract within the contract or school. However, i do not know how to change back to a worker i do not know what to do in order to get a job and start working again. Please send advice on what to do. Thanks.
venkat says
Hi David, I follow your newsletters and updates. My CRN score is 343 is there any chance of getting PR ? If yes how much time it will take ?
Omer Elhassan says
Hi ,could you kindly please inform me about when the new citizenship law will be in force
Jainil Shah says
Hello,
I am willing for apply to Ontario through the Express Entry system, as the scope of my profession is better there but my overall CRS points are not up to the requirement. Is there any other way to get chance to get a chance to get provincial residence of Ontario? I have already covered the minimum required points i.e. 67 points. I have 5+ years of work experience of Recruitment Industry.
Also, is there any other province where my experience could be useful.
Thanks
Qaulified time for citizenship says
I am kongvanrath Pom holding a PR from refugee and protected program applied in canada. I want to know that any changes to the period of time spending in canada? does the IRCC change the period of time spending in canada from (4 out of 6 to 3 out of 4) and does the IRCC count the days that we spent before get PR card?
Best Regard,
Kongvanrath Pom
Krislie says
Hello sir,
I am currently living in edmonton alberta. My status is visitor since my employer did not renew my working permit because of the LMIA so expensive. I have an application for student but im not sure they will approve it because CIC los ageles is so strick . My plan if ever they will approve my application i will apply for a refugee because we have a daughter and my family in the philippines depending on me. Can you help me for a refugee and how much?
Thank you looking forward for your response.
Jonathan Johnson says
Hi, am a permanent resident here for 5yrs, i have my fiance in Ghana, engaged to be married. How can i sponsor her to join me in Canada and what document do i need to produce to canadian government to prove our relationship is authentic?
Muhammad nadeem says
Sir i am muhammad nadeem from pakistan i have already send u my all documents and details plz allow me i want come in canda for better study and future thanks
Unnikrishnan says
Hello Sir/Madam,
I am from India , Applied for Quebec Skilled work program ( PR),. 2 years before and my file has opened ..there after no reply still now . In this condition can i apply for any other program to immigrate to Quebec or other place ?
SASANDY says
I have been struggling , applying for Canadian visa since two yeas ago and I have been receiving messages of paying by using my credit card. But am afraid of doing so, what do I do.
Monica says
Hi,
Is there any Scope of Invitation to apply on 300 points scored under Express Entry
Paulino Sales says
My wife was apply for student permit in BC.she was been there last year.she take exam in Duoglas College and she passes the exam given.We are here in Phillipines.last year in December she apply for student visa.she email to take a medical exam.she complete the medical exam.but in the next month the vis was denied.what happen we spent money for the medical exam then the student denied?what wrong to my wife student visa?can you help my what we gonna do?tnx.
Aiman says
Hello Mr. Attorney.
My name is Aiman. Actually I live in Spain and I have NIE but I am from Kazajistan(My passport is Kazakh) Can I apply for eTA?
Best Regard.
Driss Naji says
Hello David
I want to immigrate to Canada with my family.Could you please help with showing me the stages to follow and if there is a quick way for immigration.Thanks
Qazi Mohammad ali says
Hi I would like to know that what are the chances for acceptance of eoi if crs score is 426?really appreciate if my query is answered at the earliest.
Mahesh Chandra Agrawal says
I am a Senior retired prof. in chemistry with DOB 22.03.1950. I am M.Sc. Ph.D. and approved research guide from Jiwaji University Gwalior ( state M.P. India),I am in sound health ,wish job may stay with close relatives at far cheaper/nil cost in Canada. I wish to come to Canada with my wife (master in Arts ,Psychology as subj. . Can we get any Job and Medical Facilities by Canada Govt. I am getting a life pension of about 75000/-inr or nearly 1450 Cad / 9,00,000/- inr or 17400 CAD per annum . i do not need any financial support from Canadian govt. except free medical facilities. I have a personal fund of more than 50,00,000/- inr (about 96000 CAD)+ property worth more than 50,00,000 inr (CAD 96,000) which may will be sold in future and for doing business/deposited in Canada.Can you suggest me how to immigrate to Canada.
Gregg Durrant says
My husband and I are Jamaicans, and are planning on migrating to Canada. Can we do self sponsorship? And how could we go about doing that?
Arnel Mapanoo says
Hello sir,
i would like to ask, if you have an idea, when will be the next re-opening, for year 2016, “Saskatchewan International Skilled Workers – Occupations In-Demand Sub-Category”.
Thank you very much sir.
Have a nice day..
Depika says
Hello sir/ madam,
I would like to know about my case. I am a candidate in express entry pool. My Canadian employer submitted my all documents to Canadian ministry for my job in January 2016. But we are still waiting for their decision . Please tell me how long they take to give decision or what their next step.
Rehan Mufti says
My question is the same as asked above. When will be the new citizenship law comes into effect? ie from 4 years to 3 years?
Aida says
Hii David ..
My name is aida, And i have PR card me and my husband and my three doughters.And i have twins they born in 4-6-2011 out side canada. I applied sponsor ship for them since
10-2014 . Now thier application in jordan empassy ,but no one answers. What is the prossing time it will take in empassy?
And after they take PR cards what is the procedure they have to attend ?
Thanks..
Nalaka says
sir,
I am from Sri Lanka and now i am studied BEng Electrical and Electronic degree in university of Sunderland. sir can i immigrate Canada after completing my degree. presently i am working at Sri Lanka Navy .
YAO Kouadio Joel says
Hi sir,
Thank you for this oppotunity that allows me to exppress myself. In fact, my question is the following: I am a student in MASTER degree and my dream is to get outside my country especially in canada for my study wth a by getting a scholarship, how to manage to have it? how can I get there for pursuing my study?.
Thank you
sharon parmar says
Hi,
I am from India , Recently read one advertisement in local news paper,
Work Permit for New Found land for two years with Dependent visa and after completion of one years able to apply for PR,Is it true or not.
Kindly guide
Gaurav says
Hi David,
I want to apply through PNP, is there any way I can get to know the dates when various provinces open to accept applications.
Thanks.
Amanullah says
Hello
I am a teacher and looking to do my masters in Canada. I have at least 13 year gap between my B. Sc and B. Ed. Can you please give me a suggestion on this.
Thanks
Rustam says
Hello, Mr. David.
I’m from Uzbekistan. I’m eligible as a worker , Can you find me a sponsor or employer as I’ve bachalor degree and I had American teachers.I I’m married and have 2 sons.I want to work for couple years in Canada with my family or alone by the way I;m christian.
Thank you
Rinkal Patel says
hi, sir
I want to apply for student visa but i want to know my spouce will get visa with me.
I finished my bechlore in commerce in 2010 so i can apply for student visa and which type of courses are good for my future. And i heard if i will get addmission in diploma so i dont need ielts.
Rinkal Patel says
i applied for sinp in 2015 i got file no. But after that i haven’t got any responce from sasketchwan. So what can i do, i have to wait or apply in an other program. Sir plzz suggest me what i have to do..
Thank you so much…
Tenzin says
I have a refugee travel document and notice of decision. I am not permanent resident yet so I don’t have p.r card. Seems like there is a lot of issue traveling with R.t.d. upon returning with the airline and stuff. I heard that certain airlines can refuse the passenger on board even when they have R.t.d and notice of decision letter. Is that true.. pls give me some advice….
Keshav Uprety says
Hello, I am from Nepal, the land of Mt. Everest and Gautam Budhhha. I want to know whether I am eligible to apply for Express Entry or not. I have completed Master’s Degree in English Lit. and I am working as a lecturer for 1.5 years. I have scored 6.5 in aggregate and 6 in each band in IELTS test. I don’t have other skill work experience. I really do hope for your response please!
Sandeep Singh says
Hello sir, I’ From India , my wife want to apply for student visa for master, want to know that will i get the spouse visa so that i can accompany her .
Sumit Malhotra says
Hello Sir,
I have completed my PG Diploma in Mass Communication in the year 2007 and post that I started working from April 2008 till September 2015 without any break. Afterwards a long duration of working i got a break and now started working again from March 2016 to till date. Now i wants to pursue studies in Canada. I am married. I have views from local agents but somewhere I didn’t get the exact idea whether i am eligible for studies or not. So please throw light on this and share your opinion whether I should file my study case or not ?
Thanks and regards
Sumit Malhotra
Lambert Kabemba says
Nous sommes une ONG Kabinda Santé mais nous voulons venir au Canada
joe says
Cold you please explain more about 5 years waiting period means. My fiance was married in 2009 but ended said marriage in 2014. We met again while she was going through her divorce and I was going through the same. I reside in the US and she wants me to move to canada but concerned about 5 years bar. Does that apply to the beneficiary or the petitioner
RITESH MADAAN says
WANT TO KNOW WHY PTE IS ACCEPTED BY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OF CANADA AS HIGH COMMISSION IS NOT GRANTED VISA WITH PTE SUBMISSION FILE ?
Ritesh says
If pte is not accepted by Cic for study in Canada then why some universities are updated with the requirement of pte marks to getting admission in universities?