Canada immigration FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Canada immigration.
This FAQ about Canada immigration was compiled and written by N. Cenk Gokce, Ankara, TR (dv535@freenet.carleton.ca) with numerous contributions by others.
(c) copyright 1998 Neyir Cenk Gokce
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0. Introduction and Intent (misc.immigration.canada)- The intent of this FAQ is to provide the posters and lurkers of ...
- 1. Charter of [misc.immigration.canada] newsgroup
- The misc.immigration.canada newsgroup is a group on everything ...
- 3. misc.immigration.canada--an introduction
- The newsgroup misc.immigration.canada has been created ...
- 4. What are some starting points about immigrating to Canada?
- Where do I start?...
- 5. Can you give us an overview of the immigration process? (Canada immigration)
- The Canadian Immigration process is explained at the CIC site mentioned ...
- 6. Where can I find the application forms for immigration? (Canada immigration)
- You will find application forms from the nearest Canadian Embassy ...
- 7. I am an engineer/engineering technican/technologist/physician, do I have to get accredition before immigration? (Canada immigration)
- There are some professions that are regulated in Canada, ie, you need to ...
- 8. What is the address of the relevant professional organization for assessment of professional qualifications (CCPE/CCTT/CMA)? (Canada immigration)
- The Canadian Council of Professional ...
- 9. Where can I find the General Occupations List (GOL)? (Canada immigration)
- The General Occupations List can be found at the URL,...
- 10. What is the National Occupational Classification (NOC) and where can I find the NOC descriptions? (Canada immigration)
- The National Occupational Classification is a systematic classification ...
- 11. Can I apply for the SIN and provincial health insurance before landing? (Canada immigration)
- For Canadian Permanent Residence applicants, it is not possible to apply ...
- 12. Can I change the province/city I intend to land? (Canada immigration)
- For applicants in the skilled worker category, you do not have to land ...
- 13. Can I practice another profession than my "Intended Occupation"? (Canada immigration)
- Yes, and furthermore, you might find that you could not practice ...
- 14. What is Language Instruction For Newcomers (LINC)? (Canada immigration)
- For immigrants and their dependants who are not proficient in one or ...
- 15. Where can I find the list of Medical Practioners approved by CIC? (Canada immigration)
- The list is available at the CIC website, at the URL:...
- 16. My wife is pregnant, does she also have to get the x-rays for the medicals? (Canada immigration)
- Since X-rays can have a damaging effect on the developing foetus, ...
- 17. My dependants will not be accompanying me to Canada, do I have to include them in my application?
- Any dependents you have should go through the medical and criminal checks,...
- 18. I have to go back to my/a third country to finish my school/contract/work, can I do it? (Canada immigration)
- This is of course possible, but beware of the so-called 183 rule. If ...
- 19. Can I be a Canadian PR and hold a US Green Card at the same time?
- Yes, but not indefinitely. One cannot be a permanent resident in ...
- 20. I have a car and I want to import it into Canada, can I do it?
- In general, the vehicles to be imported to Canada has to meet some ...
- 21. Can I change my US/UK/
Driver's Licence for a Canadian DL? - Driver's licenses are under provincial juridisction, but ...
- 23. How long will it take to become a Canadian Citizen?
- In order to become a Canadian Citizen, you must have spent 3 years out ...
- 24. How much money should I bring to Canada? (Canada immigration)
- The settlement funds necessary change depending on the size of your ...
- 25. Can I retire and move to Canada? (Canada immigration)
- Unfortunately the answer to this question is no, the retired ...
- 26. How can I maintain my Canadian residency even if I am outside Canada?
- There are ways to do that, for example working for a foreign subsidiary ...
- 27. Is the 183 rule 183 days in a year, or is it 183 days in any consequitive 12 months? (Canada immigration)
- The 183 days are calculated on the basis of 12 month periods, so, ...
- 28. What is a Returning Resident Permit (RRP)? (Canada immigration)
- If immigrants are out of Canada for more than six months in any 12-...
- 29. Will my child have Canadian Citizenship if born in Canada?
- As long as the parents of the child are not in Canada as ...
- 31. I have been called to an interview. There is a list of original documents I am asked to take, some of which I already provided. What do I do? (Canada immigration)
- You probably received a pre-printed general purpose form. Do not worry, ...
- 32. I am a Canadian PR. Do I need a visa to go to the US?
- Being a Canadian PR does not, in itself, provide you with special ...
- 33. I am a Canadian PR. Can I work in the US? What about NAFTA?
- The provisions of the NAFTA agreement are applicable to Canadian ...
- 34. Is there an immigration quota of the Canadian Government?
- No. The Canadian Government annualy publishes the immigration targets ...
- 35. Can I apply for a visitor's visa/employement authorization while my PR application is in process? (Canada immigration)
- Yes. This is called Dual Intent and is permissible as long as the ...
- 36. When should I pay the Right Of Landing Fee (ROLF)? (Canada immigration)
- Since April 1997, the CIC permits the ROLF to be paid at any time ...
- 97. Other FAQs and Information sources on Immigration to Canada
- There are a number of FAQs and other information related resources on ...
- 98. Glossary of Frequently Used Acronyms
- Not knowing the acronyms of things might make some of our answers in ...
- 99. Disclaimer and Credits (misc.immigration.canada)
- This FAQ wouldn't be possible without the information provided already ...
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