Month: December 2015

If you want to study in Canada you must obtain a study permit.

Eligibility to Study in Canada:

You must –

• have been accepted by a designated learning institution in Canada.
• prove that you have enough money to pay for your tuition fees, living expenses for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada, and return transportation for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada.
• be a law-abiding citizen with no criminal record and not be a risk to the security of Canada. You may have to provide a police certificate.
• be in good health and willing to complete a medical examination, if necessary.
• satisfy an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your authorized stay.

Exceptions:

You do not require a study permit, if

• a course or program is six months or less.
• if you are a family member or staff member of a foreign representative to Canada
• if you are a member of a foreign armed force under the Visiting Forces Act
• if you are a citizen of another country who has Registered Indian status in Canada

If you are a full-time student having a valid study permit and studying at one of the designated learning institutions at the post-secondary level or, in Quebec, a vocational program at the secondary level; you may qualify to work up to 20 hours per week during regular academic sessions and full-time during scheduled breaks.

Two ways to stay in Canada after graduation:

Post-graduation work permit: A work permit may be issued for the length of the study program, up to a maximum of three years and it is not valid for longer than the study program.

Immigrate as Canadian Experience Class: Once you’ve graduated in Canada and have a knowledge of English or French and qualifying work experience you may be eligible to apply to stay in Canada permanently under the Canadian Experience Class.

If you have at least 2 years (out of the last 5) of relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics, intend and ability to become self-employed in Canada, and make a significant contribution to the specified economic activities in Canada; you may be eligible to immigrate under this category.

Your experience and intended occupation must be one of the following:

• Self-employed in cultural activities or athletics
• Participation at a “world-class level” in cultural activities or athletics
• Intend and ability to buy and manage a farm in Canada

There are no minimum financial requirements however the applicant must demonstrate their intention and ability to establish economically in Canada.

Eligible Self-Employed Occupations:

511 Librarians, Archivists, Conservators, and Curators

5111 Librarians
5112 Conservators and Curators
5113 Archivists

512 Writing, Translating, and Public Relations Professionals

5121 Authors and Writers
5122 Editors
5123 Journalists
5125 Translators, Terminologists, and Interpreters

513 Creative and Performing Artists

5131 Producers, Directors, Choreographers, and Related Occupations
5132 Conductors, Composers, and Arrangers
5133 Musicians and Singers
5134 Dancers
5135 Actors and Comedians
5136 Painters, Sculptors, and Other Visual Artists

521 Technical Occupations in Libraries, Archives, Museums, and Art Galleries

5211 Library and Archive Technicians and Assistants
5212 Technical Occupations Related to Museums and Art Galleries

522 Photographers, Graphic Arts Technicians, and Technical and Co-ordinating Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting, and the Performing Arts

5221 Photographers
5222 Film and Video Camera Operators
5223 Graphic Arts Technicians
5224 Broadcast Technicians
5225 Audio and Video Recording Technicians
5226 Other Technical and Co-ordinating Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and the Performing Arts
5227 Support Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting & Performing Arts

523 Announcers and Other Performers, N.E.C.

5231 Announcers and Other Broadcasters
5232 Other Performers

524 Creative Designers and Craftspersons

5241 Graphic Designers and Illustrators
5242 Interior Designers and Interior Decorators
5243 Theatre, Fashion, Exhibit, and other Creative Designers
5244 Artisans and Craftspersons
5245 Patternmakers – Textile, Leather, and Fur Products

525 Athletes, Coaches, Referees, and Related Occupations

5251 Athletes
5252 Coaches
5253 Sports Officials and Referees
5254 Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport, and Fitness

Need help? Contact us

Minimum Requirement for Federal Skilled Worker Category:

1. 1. Must plan to live outside of Quebec province and must be admissible to Canada.
   2. Must have at least one-year job experience, continuous full-time or an equal amount in part, same job within the last 10 years and have at skill type 0 or skill levels A or B of NOC
   3. Meet the language ability of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 and take a test that shows you meet the level.
   4. You must have a Canadian secondary (high school) or post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree or an equivalent foreign degree credential report from an agency approved by CIC.
   5. Once you meet the above minimum requirements your application will be accessed based on the following selection factors.
      • skills in English or French, education, work experience, age, job offer, and adaptability.
   6. You also must show that you have enough money to support yourself and your family after you arrive in Canada unless you are legally working in Canada or have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer.

For FREE eligibility assessment – contact us.

Canada strongly supports human rights and it is known for its dedication to humanitarian efforts worldwide. There are two different Refugee categories:

1. Conventional  Refugee: If you are unable to return to your home country because of a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, political opinion, nationality; or membership in a particular social group, such as women or people of a particular sexual orientation; you may be able to claim refugee status in Canada.
2. Person in need of protection: If your removal to your home country or country where you normally live would subject you personally to a danger of torture, a risk to your life, or a risk of cruel and unusual treatment or punishment, you may claim a refugee status under this ground,

If you need more information or assistance  –  contact us.