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What is a Visa?

A visa may be defined as either a stamp or computerized document affixed toa page in the passport by the concerned Country's Consular office abroad(Canada Here). It allows international visitors to travel to the Country as long

as the visa has not expired. A visa is used only for travel to the concernedcountry, but it is not used to determine how long individuals may stay in thecountry concerned. Different countries issue different kind of visa according tothe requirements of the applicants.

General Information

1. For each visit on a tourist visa or business visa, the duration of stay inIndia is only for a period of six months even though a valid visa may befor more than six months.

2. For extension of visa in Delhi, one should contact Director (F), Ministryof Home Affairs New Delhi 110003.

3. If visa is for more than 180 days, registration is compulsory within 14days of first arrival in India.

4. Processing time for the visa depends on the type of visa applied.

5. Validity of all visas is counted from the date of their issue.

6. Visa fees indicated in dollars are payable in local currencies as well.

7. Visa fees are not refundable except in cases where a visa alreadyissued is cancelled thereafter.

Canadian Visa Policy Canadian immigration is the set of rules,regulations, directives, policies and the Act of Parliament that regulates theentry of each person in to Country. The Canadian immigration department hasdeveloped very systematic immigration criteria to recruit economic classimmigrants, who includes skilled worker, and business class immigrants in toCanada. The present Canadian Immigration and Citizenship department, also

known as CIC Canada, is the most important department of the Canadiangovernment. In order to apply for Canadian immigration, the applicant isrequired to make the application using the prescribed immigration applicationforms. The Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Canada also maintainsstatistics of the number of immigrants entering Canada, number of applications approved, the kind of people entering Canada and such otherdata. Canadian Immigration policy is divided in two parts i.e. Temporary entryinto Canada and Permanent Immigration to Canada.


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How to Apply for Visa?

The visa applications may be submitted at any of the nine application centersacross India. All applications will be assessed at The Canadian HighCommission, New Delhi or the Consulate General in Chandigarh.

New Delhi

Address

B-2/3 Safdar Jung EnclaveAfrica AvenueOpp. St.Thomas ChurchNew Delhi - 110 029

Chennai

Address

3 College LaneOpp. SBI Circle OfficeNungambakkamChennai - 600 006

Mumbai

Address

1st Floor Stadium HouseAbove Kaysons SareesChurchgateMumbai - 400 020

Kolkata

Address

14th Floor Om Towers32 Chowringhee RoadKolkata - 700 071

Jalandhar


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Address

4th Floor Balbir TowerNamdeo Chowk G.T.RoadJalandhar - 144004

Bangalore

Address

The Presidency,First Floor,101,St.Marks Road,Bangalore- 560001.

Ahmedabad

Address

Gujarat Chamber BuildingAshram RoadAhmedabad - 380 009

Chandigarh

Address

SCO 186-187,Ground Floor (Front Side) Sector - 8C,Madhya Marg,Chandigarh - 160018

Hyderabad

Address

Sunil Chambers,First Floor,Capital MCH Door No.8-2-542/A,Road No. 7,Banjara Hills,Hyderabad- 500034


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Visa Fee

The visa fee is payable by bank draft favoring " Canadian HighCommission ", payable at New Delhi or the applicants have an option topurchase a warrant (in lieu of Draft) at the Canada Visa Application Centre.The visa fee is changeable at any time. Present fee structure is as follows:-

Independent Immigrant

Description of Fees CanadianDollars

Application Processing Fee - Applicant 550.00

Processing Fee per Child under 22 150.00

Right of landing fee for below 22 years nil

Right of Landing Fee for the applicants and accompanyingmembers22 years and over

490.00

Spouse 550.00

Work Permit Visas

Description of Fees Canadian Dollars

Application Processing Fee 150.00

Business Immigrant

Description of Fees Canadian Dollars

Principal Applicant Processing Fee 1,050.00

Spouse Processing Fee 550.00

Processing Fee for Each Dependent 21 years and over 550.00

Processing Fee for Each Dependent under 21 years of age 150.00

Principal Applicant Landing Fee 490.00

Spouse Landing Fee 490.00

Landing Fee for Each Dependent 22 years & over 490.00


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Landing Fee for Each Dependent under 22 years nil

Embassy's application processing fee is collected at the time an application is

submitted and It is non refundable in case of rejection.The Right of Landing Fee is payable by all adult immigrants 21 years of ageand over and it can be paid anytime before issuance of the visa. This fee isfully refundable in case of rejection.

Canada Visas

Immigration to Canada - Now, processing time 6-12 Months

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On March 14, 2008, the Canadian government announced their intention to introducesignificant amendments to Canadas immigration system. Many heated debates, numerousconsultations, a federal election, and a new Immigration Minister later; the amendments were

finally announced on November 28, 2008. Immigration remains a key priority for Canada, butnow has a slightly stronger focus on economic immigration. We expect new federal skilled worker applicants, including those with arranged employment,to receive a decision within six to twelve months compared with up to six years under the oldsystem, said Minister Kenney.Under the new regulations, Federal Skilled Worker applicants will need to satisfy one of thefollowing criteria in addition to the current points system in order to qualify: They must have at least one year of continuous full-time or equivalent paid work experiencein the last 10 years in one of 38 qualifying occupations that are in high demand in Canada;OR They must have an offer of Arranged Employment in Canada; OR They must have been legally residing in Canada for at least one year as a temporary foreignworker or an international student.All efforts in new regulations are to meet economic needs must go hand in hand with the goalof building Canada as a nation and integrating newcomers into the social and cultural life of the country.Between 240,000 and 265,000 new Permanent Residents will be welcomed to Canada in2009. Up to 156,600 of them will be in the economic category - a slightly larger proportionthan last years targets. The plan also aims to admit a record number of Provincial Nominees(up to 26,000) to meet the increasing regional demand.
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Here we are proud to inform you that the new 38 qualifying occupations include:Specialist Physicians / General Practitioners and Family Physicians /Occupational Therapists / Physiotherapists / Registered Nurses / Medical RadiationTechnologists /Financial Manager / Computer and Information Systems Managers / Managers in Health Care

/ Restaurant and Food Service Managers / Construction Managers / Financial Auditors and

Accountants / Geologists / University Professors / College and Other Vocational Instructors /Electricians / Chefs / Cooks and etc.

We highly recommend you to apply for Canadian Immigration and to take the goldenopportunity to complete your application process within 6-12 months period only.Before you retain our Canada immigration services, we offero Free eligibility assessment, there is no obligationo Personalized assessments of your qualificationso Email responses to all inquiries Facilitate your application processOnce retained for our Canadian immigration services, we will:o Determine the most appropriate & expeditious Canadian immigration category

o Prepare and submit your application;o Communicate with overseas Canadian Immigration Visa Officeo Prepare applicant for personal interview, if required Ease your settlement in CanadaTo help you to settlement in Canada, we will:o Provide our Canada Job Search tool and our employment resourceso Prepare you for arrival at a Canadian port of entryo Explain your Canadian Residency obligationso Overseeing the evaluation of your educational qualifications by the Canadian accreditationinstitutions, which assist with employment after immigrationo Provide you with information about licensing and registration requirements for professionalwork in Canada.o Advise regarding Canadian Citizenship.

Making Canada a second homeHumayra Ferdous

Dr. Md. Jamilur Rahim.Photo: STAREach year a number of people fly to their dreamland, Canada, from Bangladesh. A few of them, who arereally skilled and meritorious, survive there with dignity having well-paid job. Sometimes they createopportunities for their natives too.

But the global economic recession emerged as a big blow to the expatriate Bangladeshis. Going abroadand settling down there are getting difficult day by day.

Expatriate workers living in the Middle East, Singapore, Malaysia and some other countries already startedto return home.

These workers used to send valuable remittance and contribute to our economy a lot. But in the wake of theeconomic meltdown, doors of many countries were being shut for foreign workers.

Though many countries like Canada, Australia still welcome skilled and professional people from foreigncountries.


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The red-white flag holder Canada is a country of immigrants which attracts young people for higher education, better living and most importantly a better future.

But both Australia, Canada, two most desiring countries for immigration seekers, tightened their immigrationlaws.

"So you have to be dynamic and innovative to survive. There is no other choice left for the newcomers,"said Dr Md Jamilur Rahim, a full member of the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants and thepresident and CEO of Scotia Consultants, a renowned consultancy firm for prospective immigrants toCanada.

He is also a certified Canadian immigration consultant and a fellow of the Canadian Migration Institute. Youcan find the details of him and his firm by visiting the website http://www.scotiaconsultants.com.

In November 2008, the Canadian government specified that people of 38 occupations and skills would nowbe able to enter Canada from now on. The best part of the new law is that it made the immigration processmuch faster. It will now take an immigration seeker eight to 12 months instead of 48 months to complete theprocess.

Detailed instructions have been posted at the CIC website: http://cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-who-instructions.asp

Canada kept its door open for the businessmen who want to invest there. There have been some positivechanges in this category too. Now an investor can expect a decision on their application within 4 months.

On the impacts of the current economic meltdown on immigration, Dr Jamil said "If anybody does enoughresearch before leaving homeland for an overall idea about Canada's life style, he or she will not findanything wrong with migration."

Dr Rahim, a medical graduate from Bangladesh who later studied in the US and Canada, has been givingsolutions to migration aspirants for last ten years.

"In Bangladesh, people are often falling victim to cheating. This happens just because they dont examine or scrutinise the legality of their immigration consultants before they go to them," Dr Rahim said.

"Many come to me after spending plenty of money. There intention was good but they do not know where togo or what to do."

"Actually, whenever somebody plans to settle down in any country, one needs to do a complete 'homework'on his or her new destination."

"Anybody can get all the answers online. I am quite surprised to see how the young clients are unaware of the strength of internet," he added.

Rahim have a number of tips and suggestions for those who want to migrate to Canada.

1. An immigration aspirant should finish the basic education such as obtaining a Masters or anundergraduate degree or 2/3 years trade course or diploma at home.


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2. Work experience is a must. Students who are doing jobs in addition to study will get an extra benefit.

3. The immigration seeker must be sure about his occupation as the Canadian government accepts peopleof only 38 occupations. If somebody can earn experience in any of these particular fields for at least a year or two that will almost guarantee his or her immigration and he will get the current pass mark of 67.

4. Sharpen your language skills. Prepare for the IELTS.

5. Basic courses in French will help as well. To test your French language skills sit for French ProficiencyTest, TEF. In Bangladesh, Alliance Franaise of Dhaka conducts the test. It will give you a visible proof onFrench language proficiency.

Beware! Beware!Most people rush into planes as soon as immigration process is complete. But experts suggest theimmigrants prepare themselves for a new destination through a research online and make a definite planbefore starting for a second home.

Because choosing the right place is very important as most of the time Canada's climate becomes verycritical for newcomers.

Average winter and summer temperatures vary place to place across Canada. Winters can be harsh inmany regions, particularly in the interior and Prairie provinces, which experience a continental climate,where daily average temperatures are near 15 C (5 F) but can drop below 40 C (40 F) with severewind chills. In non-coastal regions, snow can cover the ground almost four months of the year (more in thenorth).

On arrival, one should get enrolled at an educational institution in Canada for higher studies. It gives one achance to explore its education field.

The government sanctions educational loan for immigrants, which is enough to run a family modestly. Itcould be paid back only after finishing studies and securing a job.

Lastly, this is the best ever time to apply for Canadian immigration as there is no more long, oftenfrustrating, waiting period for the decision of your application.

If your occupation falls in the recently declared Demand List or if you have two years business experiencewith a legally earned net worth of C$800,000, this may be the right time to put through your application!

Canada Immigration Process

Refusal of Application:

Applicants can be refused at anytime during the process of the application, forany of the following reasons:


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1. Criminal Issues

if have a criminal record in any country

2. Financial reasons

if you have less then the minimum settlement funds

3. Medical

if you have failed medical exam

4. Misrepresentation

if you failed to be truthful during the application or omitted information

5. Non-compliance

if failed to provide any requested information/documents theimmigration officer requested or failed to attend a Personal SelectionInterview

6. Proof of language

Proof of language skills

7. Security

if failed in background checks

8. Inadmissible family members

if the above reasons for any family member indicated as a dependenton the application form

Canadian Citizenship

You may become a Canadian citizen after you stay in Canada for three years.You may apply for the Canadian citizenship after 3 years of physical residencein Canada. Time spent outside of Canada beyond what may be expected forvacations, etc. may not be added.

If you have been living in Canada for three years or more as a permanentresident, you should consider becoming a Canadian citizen. If you were bornin Canada, you are already a Canadian citizen.


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What are the requirements?

If you are an adult, you must:

1. be 18 years of age or more

2. be a permanent resident of Canada

3. have lived in Canada for at least three of the four years before applying

4. be able to communicate in English or French

5. demonstrate knowledge about Canada and the rights andresponsibilities of citizenship

A child must:

1. be a permanent resident of Canada (three year residency requirementnot necessary)

2. Every applicant must complete an application form (parents cancomplete the form for their children). Every adult between the ages of 18 and 59 must pass a citizenship test, to demonstrate knowledge of English or French and about Canada.

3. Adults and children over the age of 14 must take the Oath of

Citizenship.

You cannot become a Canadian citizen if:

1. You are or were in prison, on parole or on probation in the past fouryears.

2. you were convicted of an indictable crime in the past three years; or

3. you have been charged with a crime -- an indictable offence;

4. you are under a deportation order and are not allowed to be in Canadanow;

5. you are now charged with an offence under the Citizenship Act;

6. you are under investigation for a war crime or a crime againsthumanity; or


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7. Your Canadian citizenship has been taken away (revoked) in the pastfive years.

Canada Travel Guide

Millions of U.S. citizens visit Canada each year. We hope this brochure will helpyou avoid problems. In case you should need assistance as a result of anaccident, illness, or the loss of your passport.

Top Ten Tips for Travelers

1. Make sure you have a signed, valid passport and visa, if required. Also,before you go, fill in the emergency information page of your passport!

2. Read the Consular Information Sheets (and Public Announcements or

Travel Warnings, if applicable) for the countries you plan to visit.3. Leave copies of your itinerary, passport data page and visas with family

or friends at home, so that you can be contacted in case of anemergency.

4. Make sure you have insurance, which will cover your emergencymedical needs, while you are overseas.

5. Familiarize yourself with local laws and customs of the countries towhich you are traveling. Remember, while in a foreign country, you are

subject to its laws!6. Do not leave your luggage unattended in public areas and never accept

packages from strangers.

7. While abroad, avoid using illicit drugs or drinking excessive amounts of alcoholic beverages, and associating with people who do.

8. Do not become a target for thieves by wearing conspicuous clothingand expensive jewelry and do not carry excessive amounts of cash orunnecessary credit cards.

9. Deal only with authorized agents when you exchange money orpurchase art or antiques in order to avoid violating local laws.

10.When overseas, avoid demonstrations and other situations that maybecome unruly or where anti-American sentiments may be expressed.


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Skilled Worker Visa

Canada is looking to attract skilled migrants to sustain economic growth of thecountry in the near future. This visa is for the people interested in obtainingpermanent residence based on their ability tobecome economically established in Canada. In2004, 133,746 new permanent residents werewelcomed under the economic class. There areseveral different programs available under theSkilled Worker Program like Federal SkilledWorker Program.

Applications under this option are processed by the Canadian Federal

government's Department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Minimumrequirements for this programme are:-

1. Applicants meet the minimum work experience requirements;

2. Prove that they have the funds required for initial settlement;

3. Earn sufficient units of assessment in the selection factors likeeducation, official language, work experience, age adaptability factoretc. to meet the minimum Pass mark.

Advantages of the Canada Skilled Worker Visa are:

1. The Canadian Skilled Worker Visa allows migration to Canada as aPermanent Resident, without the need for an employer or sponsor, toseek employment and apply for jobs following the exact same processas a resident skilled worker.

2. You are able to accept a job and join a new employer without you andthat employer needing to go through the work permit process

3. The Canada Skilled Worker Visa gives you the right to apply for

Citizenship after 3 years, providing that you follow the necessaryrequirements to apply, thus making this visa a very attractive andpopular method of Canadian immigration for skilled workers.

Point System for Skilled Worker

Education :

Skilled Worker Visa Business Visa Family Visa Temporary Travel Visas IT Professional Work Visa
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Your education can be worth between 5 and 25 points to your CanadianSkilled Working

Education Level Points

Master's Degree or PhD + 17 years of full-time study 25

Two or more Bachelor's Degrees + 15 years full-time study 22

Three-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship + 15 years full-time study 22

Bachelor's Degree + 14 years full-time study 20

Two-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship + 14 years full-time Study 20

One-year Bachelor's degree + 13 years full-time study 15

One-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship + 13 years full-time study 15One-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship + 12 years full-time study 12

High school graduation 5

Language Proficiency

Canadian immigration visas of this kind award points for language proficiency

in either English or French which together constitute the official languages.Bilingual candidates should nominate one of the two languages as their "firstlanguage".

Overall maximum Points for Language Proficiency = 24

Work Experience

Points will be awarded for an applicant's number of years in full time paidwork. Occupations must be listed in Canada's National OccupationalClassification as Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B. Points will be awarded asfollows:

4 years = 21 Points 3 years = 19 Points 2 years = 17 Points 1 year = 15 Points


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Age

Points are also given to candidates based on their age. The maximumobtainable in this category is 10 and this applies to applicants aged between21 and 49. Two points are deducted for every year outside this range and

Canadian visas of this class do not award any points to applicants under 17yrs or beyond 53 years of age.

Pre - arranged Employment

This type of Canadian immigration service does not require a specific job offer,as is the case with a permit to work in Canada, but an applicant can beawarded extra points if a job is in place. 10 points are added to your total fora job offer approved by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada(HRSDC) whether you are already in the country on a temporary work permitor applying externally.

Adaptability

In Canada immigration visa applications of this kind can accumulate extrapoints for a range of factors related to you and your family's ability to adapt tolife in Canada. You're Spouse or common-law partner's education may beworth between 3-5 points. In addition 5 points are available if you or yourpartner have completed a 2 year post secondary educational course in Canadaand another 5 if either of you has worked for a least 1 year in full timeemployment on a valid Canadian working permit. Finally you may be eligiblefor a further 5 points if you or your partner has a relative who is a Canadiancitizen or a permanent resident in Canada.

Dependants

As suggested in the eligibility criteria, a Canadian visa application of this typedoes make provision for your partner and/or dependent children to join you inthe country. Spouse immigration to Canada permits your husband, wife orunmarried partner to move with you along with any unmarried children underthe age of 22.

Settlement

These visas for Canada are intended as a route to settlement in Canada andaccordingly successful applications for migration to Canada under this routewill be granted permanent residence in Canada. As a permanent Canadianresident you will qualify for Canadian citizenship after completing theresidency requirement of three years in the country.


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Business Visa

This Category has been designed to attract experienced businessmenparticularly, successful candidates who can invest in Canada and generaterevenues and employment. In 2004, more than 9,500 business migrants wereallowed entry into Canada. In 2006-2007, the government targets to bringthis figure to nearly 11,000 business migrants. In order to encourage thedevelopment of a strong, prosperous economic environment, the Canadiangovernment seeks business people with sufficient business experience and thenecessary assets.

The Business Migration Program of Canadian government is dividedinto four main categories which are as follows:-

A. Investor Immigrant Visas

The Canadian Investor Immigrant Visa is aCanadian visa service designed for work visaapplications from business people with significantexperience and capital who wish to migrate toCanada. Investors must demonstrate business experience, a minimum networth of CAD $800,000 and make an investment of CAD $400,000. This isaimed at successful senior executives with managerial experience orsuccessful owners or part-owners who have the intention and ability to investin Canada for a term of 5 years.

Under the Canada-Quebec Accord, the province of Quebec operates its ownimmigrant investor program. All investors in the Quebec program must intendto live in Quebec and must be selected by Quebec. In common with thefederal program, investors in the Quebec program must invest $400,000 andhave a net worth of $800,000.

Some of the key features of the Investor Immigration Visa:

1. Investors are not required to start a business in Canada;

2. Investments are fully guaranteed by provinces and territories thatparticipate in the program;

3. The provinces and territories control the investment during the 5 yearlock-in period; and

4. No immigration conditions are imposed upon admission to Canada

Skilled Worker Visa

Business Visa

Family Visa Temporary Travel Visas IT Professional Work Visa


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Points System

Beyond the above criteria, the IIP requires that applicants should meet aminimum of 35 points based on a number of criteria. This is similar to aCanadian skilled worker visa, and the Highly Skilled Migrant Program or HSMP

in the UK, rating candidates by their language proficiency, education,experience and age. However, for this business visa route the requiredthreshold is significantly lower.

B. Entrepreneur Immigrant Visa

The Entrepreneur Program seeks to attract experienced persons that will ownand actively manage businesses in Canada that will contribute to the economyand create jobs. Entrepreneurs must demonstrate business experience, aminimum net worth of CDN $300,000 and are subject to conditions uponarrival in Canada.

Some of the key features of the Entrepreneur Immigration Visa are:

1. A minimum net worth requirement of $300,000;

2. A requirement that within 3 years of becoming a permanent resident,the entrepreneur must have controlled and have actively managed aqualifying Canadian business for a period of at least 1 year, and thatthe business must have created employment opportunities for others;and

3. All family members are admitted under the same conditions as theprincipal applicant; the conditions are removed once the entrepreneursatisfies the conditions.

Point System

The Entrepreneurs Program is also a points tested visa and requires a passmark of 35 out of 100 points and is assessed on six main factors includingage, education, business experience, language ability and adaptability.

C. Self-Employed Immigrant Visa

Self-employed persons must have the intention and ability to create their ownemployment. They are expected to contribute to the cultural, artistic orathletic life of Canada. For example, they may create their own employmentby purchasing and managing a farm in Canada, etc.


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Some of the Key features of the Self Employed persons programinclude:

1. No immigration conditions are imposed on this class.

2. Self-employed immigrants must have the experience, intention andability to:

i.Establish a business that will, at a minimum, create anemployment opportunity for themselves and that will make asignificant contribution to cultural activities or athletics in Canada;or

ii.Purchase and manage a farm in Canada.

Although you do not need to evidence net assets in order to obtain this visa,you should be able to evidence enough funds to support yourself and familyupon your arrival in Canada.

Point System

This program is also points tested and requires a pass mark of 35 out of 100points and is assessed on six main factors including age, education, businessexperience, language ability and adaptability.

D. Provincial Nominee Business Immigrant Visas

government has also negotiated various provincial and territorial agreementsrelating to the specific needs of business people and capital investment foreach geographic area. Therefore, most Canadian provinces also have theirown nominee programs that are designed to encourage business people tosettle in those provinces.

Currently, Provincial Nominee Business Programs exist in the followingprovinces and territories:

1. Alberta2. Manitoba3. Newfoundland and Labrador4. Prince Edward Island5. Yukon6. British Columbia7. New Brunswick8. Nova Scotia


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9. Saskatchewan

Under Provincial Nominee Business Programs, applicants must first apply tothe province where they wish to settle. If successful, applicants must thenapply to the CIC to ensure they meet health and security requirement for

entry to Canada.

Temporary Travel Visas

Every year more than 35 million people arrive astourists, students or temporary workers. To enterCanada you must obtain a Temporary ResidentVisa (TRV) prior to arrival to Canada. Visitors to

Canada must satisfy an immigration officer that:1. you intend to return to your home country and will not try to stay in

Canada

2. you are in good health (some visitors may be asked to undergo amedical examination at their own expense)

3. you do not have a criminal record or are a security risk

4. you have sufficient funds to cover travel costs and support yourselves

in CanadaIf you do not meet these criteria, you may be denied admission to Canada.The most common visa types under this category are:-

1. Work permits

Work permits are for applicants who wish to undertake employment inCanada. In most cases, applicants will require a job offer from aCanadian employer and approval from Service Canada.

2. Working holiday visas

Working holiday visas is designed to enable young people from 18-30(and up to 35 in certain cases) from certain countries to experience lifeand employment in Canada. Applicants in this program do not requireapproval from Service Canada.



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3. Tourist (temporary resident) visas

Tourist visas is designed to enable students who have taken studypermit to study in Canada for longer duration. They can apply for thetemporary visa along with the application for the study permit.

Family Members Visas & Immigration to Canada

The Family Migration Program has been designed so that families should beallowed to be reunited. Canada's Immigration and Refugee Protection Act(IRPA) specifically determined family reunificationas one of its main objectives. To this effect of the235,824 immigrant visas granted in 2004, over62,000 visas were allocated to the FamilySponsorship Program.

In this category, Canadian citizens or Permanentrelatives, aged 18 years and over may be eligible to sponsor close familymembers. In order to act as your sponsor, your relative may be required tomeet a minimum income requirement and will be required to sign an"undertaking" promising to provide financial support for your basicrequirements. This category consists of several different types of visas asgiven below:-

1. Spouse & Child Visa

Aiming at reuniting the sponsor with their spouse and dependentchildren. Your spouse can normally be included in your own applicationfor immigration. The form needs to be completed and similarinformation needs to be provided as for the "Principal Applicant". Yourunmarried children under 19 can be included in your own applicationfor immigration to Canada. Children over 19 can be included if they arein full-time education and still financially dependent on you. Childrenwho are married may be included if they are in full-time education, andare still financially dependent on you.

2.Common-law Partner Visa

Aiming at reuniting the sponsor with their common-law partner anddependent children with whom they have been residing for at least 1year.

3. Conjugal Partner Visa



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Conjugal Partner Visa is aiming at reuniting the sponsor with theirconjugal partner, with whom they have a continuing relationship andwho has been residing outside of Canada and away from the sponsor,due to conditions which do not permit their residence together.

4. Parental Visa

Aiming at reuniting the Canadian sponsor with their parent(s) who havebeen residing outside of Canada, and for whom the sponsor undertakesto provide for the essential needs of the parent(s) for a specifiedduration after their arrival in Canada. Your parents can normally beaccepted for immigration to Canada, but you can not apply for theirvisas until you have settled in Canada.

5. Other Family Member Visa

Aiming at reuniting the Canadian sponsor with their other familymember(s) for whom the sponsor undertakes to provide for theessential needs of the family member(s) for a specified duration aftertheir arrival in Canada.

Canada Embassies & Consulates

Canadian Embassy in Tirana, Albania Brigada VIII, Pallat 2, Apt.

1,Tirana, Albania.P.O. Box 47, Tirana, Albania.Tel : (011 355 42) 57275/57274/ 58344/ 58345.Fax : (011 355 42) 57273.

Consulate of Canada in Luanda, Angola 113 Rua Rei Katyavala, C.P.3360, Luanda, Angola.Tel : (011 244 2) 448 371/66/ 77.Fax : Commercial (011-244-2)

449 494.E-mail :[email protected]

Canadian Embassy in Buenos Aires,Argentina

Tagle 2828 (C1425EEH),Buenos Aires,Argentina. Casilla de Correo1598 (C1000WAP), Buenos


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Aires, Argentina.Tel : (011 54 11)Fax : (011 54 11) 4808-1111E-mail : [email protected]

Consulate of Canada in Yerevan, Armenia No. 21, 25 Demirjian Street,Yerevan, ArmeniaTel : (011 3741) 567-903Fax : (011 3741) 567-903E-mail : [email protected]

Canadian High Commission in Canberra,Australia

Commonwealth Avenue,Canberra,ACT 2600, Australia

Consulate General of Canada in Sydney,

Australia

Level 5, Quay West Building,

111HarringtonStreet, Sydney, N.S.W. 2000,AustraliaTel : (011 61 2) 9364-3000.Fax : (011 61 2) 9364-3098E-mail : [email protected]

Consulate of Canada in Perth, Australia 267 St. George's TerracePerth, West Australia 6000Tel : (08) 9322-7930

Fax : (08) 9261-7706.Consulate of Canada in Nassau, Bahamas Shirley Street Plaza, Nassau,

BahamasTel : 3932123/4Fax : 3931305E-mail :[email protected]

Canadian High Commission in Dhaka,Bangladesh

House # 16A, Road # 48Gulshan - 2 Dhaka1212, BangladeshTel : + 880 2 988 70917Fax : + 880 2 882 3043, +880 2 882 6585E-mail : [email protected]

Canadian High Commission inBridgetown, Barbados

Bishop's Court Hill,Bridgetown Barbados


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P.O. Box 404 Bridgetown,BarbadosTel : (246) 429-3550E-mail : [email protected]

Consulate of Canada in La Paz, Bolivia P.O. Box 13032, La Paz,Bolivia.

Canadian Embassy in La Paz, Bolivia Calle Victor Sanjinez, No.2678, EdificioBarcelona, Second Floor, PlazaEspaa (Sopocachi),La Paz,BoliviaTel : (011 591 2) 241-5021/241-4517/ 241-5141

Fax : (011 591 2) 241- 4 453E-mail : [email protected]

Canadian Embassy in Sarajevo, Bosniaand Herzegovina

4 Grbavicka, Sarajevo, 71000, Bosnia and HerzegovinaTel : (011 387 33) 222-033.Fax : (011-387 33) 222-038E-mail : [email protected]

Consulate of Canada in Sofia, Bulgaria 11, Assen Slatarov St., 1st

Floor, Sofia 1504, BulgariaTel : (011 359 2) 943 3704Fax : (011 359 2) 946 1913.

Canadian Embassy in Ouagadougou,Burkina Faso

586 Rue Agostino Neto 01,P.O. Box 548 Ouagadougou 01Tel : (226) 31 18 94Fax : (226) 31 19 00E-mail : ouaga @dfait-maeci.gc.ca

Canadian Embassy in Prague, CzechRepublic

Muchova 6, 160 00, Prague 6,Czech RepublicTel : (011 420) 272 101 800Fax : (011 420) 272 101 890.

Canadian Embassy in Santiago, Chile Nueva Tajamar 481 Piso 12(Edificio World TradeCenter), Torre norte,Santiago, Chile


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Tel : (56-2) 362-9660Fax : (56-2) 62-9663E-mail : [email protected]

Canadian Embassy in Cairo, Egypt # 26 Kamel El Shenawy,Garden City, Cairo, Egypt.

Canadian Embassy in San Salvador, ElSalvador

Centro Financiero Gigante, 63Av. Sur y AlamedaRoosevelt, Local 6, NivelLobby II San Salvador, ElSalvadorTel : (503) 279-4655Fax (503) 279-0765E-mail : ssal@dfait-

maeci.gc.caCanadian Embassy in Estonia Toom-Kooli 13, Tallinn 10130,

EstoniaTel : (+ 372) 627-3311Fax : (+ 372) 627-3312E-mail : [email protected]

Canadian Embassy in Helsinki, Finland P.O. Box 779 00101 HelsinkiTel : + 358 9 228 530Fax : + 358 9 601 060.

Canadian Embassy in Paris, France 35, avenue Montaigne, 75008Paris, FranceTel : (33-1) 44.43.29.00Fax : (33-1) 44.43.29.99

Canadian Embassy in Berlin, Germany Friedrichstrasse 95, Berlin10117, GermanyTel : (011 49 30) 2031 20Fax : (011 49 30)20312590E-mail : [email protected]

Canadian Embassy in Reykjavik, Iceland P.O. Box 1510 121 Reykjavik,IcelandTel : 354-575 6500Fax : 354-575-6501E-mail : [email protected]

Consulate of Canada in Mumbai, India 4th Floor, 41/42 Maker


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Chamber VI JamnalalBajaj Marg, Nariman PointMumbai 400 021,Maharashtra, IndiaTel : (91-022) 2287-6027-30,2287-5779, 2282-8751/52Fax : (91-022) 2287-5514E-mail : [email protected]

Canadian Embassy in Dublin, Ireland 65 St. Stephen's Green,Dublin 2, IrelandTel : (+ 353-1) 417 4100Fax : (+ 353-1) 417 4101E-mail : [email protected]

Canadian Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel 3/5 Nirim Street, Tel Aviv67060, IsraelTel : (011 972 3) 636-3300Fax : (011 972 3) 636-3380E-mail : [email protected]

Canadian Embassy in Rome, Italy Via G.B. de Rossi 27, Rome00161, ItalyTel : (011 39 06) 445981Fax : (011 39 06) 44598 750E-mail : [email protected]

Canadian Embassy in Vilnius, Lithuania Gedimino pr. 64 Vilnius 2001,LithuaniaTel : (+ 370) 5 249 7865Fax : (+ 370) 249 6884E-mail : [email protected]

Canadian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia

17th Floor, Menara Tan & Tan,207 Jalan TunRazak 50400, Kuala Lumpur.

P.O. Box 10990, 50732 KualaLumpurTel : (60-3) 2718-3333Fax : (60-3) 2718-3399E-mail : [email protected]

Consulate of Canada in Antananarivo, Tel : (011 261 20) 22 425 59


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Madagascar Fax : (011 261 20) 22 425 06E-mail :[email protected]

Canadian Embassy in Bamako, Mali Route de Koulikoro, Immeuble

Semeja, BamakoTel : (011 223) 221-2236Fax : (011 223) 221-4362E-mail : [email protected]

Consulate of Canada in Valleta, Malta Demajo House, 103Archbishop Street, Valletta.Tel : (011 356) 233-121/6Fax : (356) 243-147E-mail :

[email protected] of Canada in Nouakchott,Mauritania

Abass Commercial Center, 1stfloor, Suite no 2,Charles de Gaule Avenue, Iiot"O" No 34, Nouakchott.Tel : 51542Fax : 57610

Consulate of Canada in Port Louis,Mauritius

18 Jules Koeing Street, PortLouis. P. O. Box 209, PortLouis

Tel : (011 222) 529 26 97Fax : (011 222) 529 26 98E-mail :[email protected]

Consulate of Canada in Guadalajara,Mexico

HoTel Fiesta Americana, Local31, Aurelio AcevesNo. 225, Vallarta Poniente,Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44100,MexicoTel : (011 52 33) 3615-

6215/6270/ 6266 or 3616-5642Fax : (011 52 33)3615-8665E-mail : [email protected]

Consulate of Canada in Ulaanbaatar ,Mongolia

Diplomatic Services Building,Suite 56,


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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. P.O.Box 243, Ulaanbaatar 210644,MongoliaTel : (011 976 11) 328-281Fax : (011 976 11) 328-289E-mail :[email protected]

Canadian Embassy in Rabat, Morocco 13 Bis Jafar As-Sadik, Agdal,Rabat, Morocco.P.O. Box 709, Agdal, Rabat,MoroccoTel : (011 212 37) 68 74 00Fax : (011 212 37) 68 74 30E-mail : [email protected]

Canadian High Commission in Wellington,New Zealand

P.O. Box 12049,Thorndon,Wellington,New ZealandTel : (011 64 4) 473-9577Fax : (011 64 4) 471-2082E-mail : [email protected]

Canadian High Commission in Abuja,Nigeria

Office 3-A bobo StreetMaitama, Abuja, Nigeria.Tel : (011 234 9) 413 9910/31/32/33/53/54/55/56Fax : (011 234 9) 413-9911E-mail : [email protected]

Canadian High Commission in Lagos,Nigeria

17, Walter CarringtonCrescent, Victoria Island,Lagos, NigeriaTel : (011 234 1)26202512/13/15Fax : (011 234 1) 262-2516E-mail : [email protected]

Canadian Embassy in Manila, Philippines 9 P.O. Box 2168, MakatiCentral Post Office,Manila 1261, PhilippinesTel : (011 63 2) 867-0001


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Fax : (011 63 2) 810-4299E-mail : [email protected]

Canadian Embassy in Warsaw, Poland ul. J. Matejki 1/5, Warsaw 00-

481, PolandTel : (011 48 22) 584-3100Fax : (011 48 22) 584-3190E-mail : [email protected]

Canadian Embassy in Lisbon, Portugal Avenida da Liberdade, Nr.196-200, 3rd Floor ,Lisbon, 1269-121, PortugalTel : (011 351) 21 316 46 00Fax : (011 351) 21 316 46 91

E-mail : [email protected]

Canadian Embassy in Bucharest, Romania 36 Nicolae Iorga St., 71118Bucharest,Romania. P.O. Box 117, PostOffice No. 22, Bucharest,RomaniaTel : (011 40 21) 307-5000Fax : (011 40 21) 307-5010E-mail : [email protected]

Canadian Embassy in Moscow, Russia 23 StarokonyushennyPereulok, Moscow 119002,RussiaTel : (011 7 095) 105-6000Fax : (011 7 905) 105-6025E-mail : [email protected]

Canadian Embassy in Riyadh, SaudiArabia

Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh,Saudi Arabia.

P.O. Box 94321, Riyadh11693, Saudi ArabiaTel : (011 966 1) 488-2288/0292/0275/0531/1221Fax : (011 966 1) 488-1997,488-0137E-mail : ryadh@dfait-


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Canadian High Commission in Singapore,Singapore

IBM Towers, 14th and 15thFloors, 80 AnsonRoad, Singapore 079907,

Singapore.P.O. Box 845, Robinson Road,Singapore 901645Tel : (011 65) 6325-3200Fax : (011 65) 6325-3297E-mail : [email protected]

Canadian High Commission in Colombo,Sri Lanka

6 Gregory's Road, CinnamonGardens,Colombo 07, Sri Lanka. P.O.

Box 1006, Colombo 07, SriLankaTelephone : (94) 11-5CANADA (522-6232) or (94)11-532- 6232

Canadian Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden Tegelbacken 4, Box 16 129 S-103 23, Stockholm, SwedenTel : + 46 8 453 3000Fax : + 46 8 453 3016.

Canadian Embassy in Bern, Switzerland Kirchenfeldstrasse 88 CH-

3005 Bern, Switzerland.Tel : 0041 31 - 353200Fax : 0041-31-3573210E-mail : [email protected]

Canadian Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam 31 Hung Vuong, Hanoi,VietnamTeleFax : + 84 (4) 823 5500Fax : + 84 (4) 823 5333E-mail : hanoi@dfait-

maeci.gc.caCanadian High Commission in Harare,Zimbabwe

45 Baines Avenue, Harare,Zimbabwe.P.O. Box 1430, Harare,ZimbabweTel : (011 263 4) 252-181/5.Fax : (011 263 4) 252-186


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