Tag Citizenship

CITIZENSHIP:

Citizenship is an important identity of Canadian society. Canadian citizenship may be granted to foreign nationals who meet all the requirements of the citizenship Act. Canadian citizenship may be obtained by birth on Canadian soil, with limited exceptions and foreign nationals born abroad in the first generation to a Canadian citizen parent, with some exceptions. Canada also recognizes dual citizenship. 

·         Be a Canadian permanent resident.

·         Must be living in Canada three years (1,095 days) out of five years.

·         Must meet language requirements and pass a knowledge test.

·         Must file Canadian income taxes.

·         Must not have been convicted of domestic or foreign criminal charges.

SPEAK TO AN EXPERT: to help you understand the requirements and determine your eligibility to apply. 

The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) helps employers hire qualified candidates if they are unable to hire locally. A candidate can be overseas or living in Canada. Temporary residents. Before the employer makes any job offer to a candidate, they must first become designated by the provincial government of the Atlantic province where the candidate will be working. If the employer and candidate meet all the requirements, the candidate may apply for permanent resident status in Canada. The Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) comprises three programs, and each has its own requirements that both a potential employer and applicant must meet. 

·         Atlantic International Graduate Program

·         Atlantic High-Skilled Program

·         Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program 

SPEAK TO AN EXPERT to learn more about the process and hire a candidate.

Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program grants permanent residence to immigrant entrepreneurs with the skills and potential to build businesses in Canada that are innovative, can create jobs for Canadians, and can compete on a global scale. 

Have a qualifying business.

Get a letter of support from a designated organization.

Meet the language requirements. 

Have sufficient money to settle. 

SPEAK TO AN EXPERT to learn more about the process and eligibility requirements.

As a caregiver, you have options to come to Canada to become a permanent resident or work temporarily. You may be able to apply for permanent residence through the Home Child Care Provider or Home Support Worker Pilot. And if you do not meet the requirements for permanent residence as a caregiver, you may be able to work temporarily. 

·         Meet the eligibility requirements.

·         Have a job offer to work in one of these occupations. 

SPEAK TO AN EXPERT to learn more about the process and eligibility requirements.

The self-employed immigration program allows people to immigrate to Canada permanently. It is available solely for individuals who are self-employed in Canada and have cultural or athletic experience to contribute to the cultural or athletic life of Canada. A Foreign national who wishes to obtain permanent residence status in Canada through the self-employed category must meet the requirements of the self-employed persons class; otherwise, the application will be refused.  

·         Must have relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics.

·         Be willing and able to make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada.

·         Meet the program selection criteria.

·         Meet medical, security and other conditions.

SPEAK TO AN EXPERT to learn more about the program and eligibility requirements. 

Canada offers refugee protection to some people in Canada who fear persecution or who would be in danger if they had to leave. If found eligible, your refugee protection claim is decided by the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB). A member of the RPD will assess whether the refugee claimant’s fear is well founded. 

SPEAK TO AN EXPERT to explain the process and discuss your situation.