by Batalmea Crightney | Canadian Immigration
What are the basic requirements for getting admission in a Canadian College/University?
- To
get admission in a recognized Canadian College or University, foreign
students need to meet certain requirements. The criteria may vary
depending on the program you apply for & some other factors. The two
important criteria are your high school grades and proficiency in
English language (in most provinces) or French language in francophone
provinces.
Who does not need a student visa to study in Canada?
- Most
students require a student visa also known as a study permit to pursue
their studies in Canada. However, in some cases, you may not need a visa
to study in Canada.
You don’t need a study permit, if:
- You want to take a short-term program or course, which lasts 6 months or less.
- You
are a staff member or family member of a foreign representative to
Canada accredited by the Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada.
- You are a member of a foreign armed force under the Visiting Forces Act.
When exactly should I submit my student visa application?
- You
should apply as soon as you get your ‘letter of acceptance’ from the
educational institute in Canada. The total processing time for a student
visa application for Canada depends on various factors like your age,
documents, proofs, etc.
Do I need a medical examination to get a study permit?
- You
will be required to undergo a medical examination if you’ll be staying
in Canada for more than 6 months, and are coming from a country for
which Canada requires a visa.
Can I work part-time while studying in Canada?
- Yes,
you can. However, when you apply for a student visa, you should be able
to convince the visa officer that you possess adequate funds to support
yourself until the completion of your course/program. Full-time
students are allowed to work in their college/University without any
employment authorization. Foreign students can also work off campus up
to 20 hours/week during their studies and 40 hours/week during regular
scheduled school break.
For more information about the eligibility criteria or application process to obtain a Canadian student visa, contact us at 1-800-556-4581 or (647) 556-1781 or visit us at www.crightneyimmigration.com
by Batalmea Crightney | Canadian Immigration
The Global Talent Program has been launched on June 12, 2017,
which allows for a faster process of skilled foreign workers. The plan
is aimed at reducing regulatory provisions, to help attract foreign
investment, and expediting the process to bring in foreign skilled
talent.
The Government of Canada believes the global talent
program will help bring about innovation and growth for Canadian
businesses. The Global Talent plan is to help Canadian firms scale up
their work force or expand their knowledge of specialized skills to
enable the entry of high skilled workers in high demand occupations to
fill labour shortages.
There are two streams that will enable
faster processing time for entry of skilled foreign workers for
short-term Canadian assignments and the overall Global Talent Stream for
Canadian firms to increase their skilled work force with global talent.
Work Permit Exemptions:
Foreign
workers entering Canada for less than 30 days are now exempt from the
requirement of first obtaining a work permit. Before, workers entering
Canada even for a day required a work permit, however under the new
provisions, if a worker is entering Canada to work 30 days or less and
their occupation is classified as “highly skilled” under NOC Code A, or
O, which is usually “managerial”, they are eligible to work without a
work permit.
Foreign Researchers are also now eligible to work in
Canada without a work permit, providing they will be working no longer
than 120 days and they will work at a publicly funded degree-granting
institution at a college or university level or affiliated research
institutions.
Global Talent Pilot Stream:
The
Global Talent Stream is a two-year pilot stream, which offers
accelerated access to unique, specialized and highly skilled temporary
foreign workers. It is planned for innovative, high-potential,
high-growth firms to scale-up and grow. The stream is also for Canadian
firms looking to hire highly skilled foreign workers in in-demand
occupations.
The two streams of the program are as follows:
Under Category A
– of the Global Talent Stream, innovative firms must be referred by one
of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)’s designated
referral partners and seeking to hire unique and specialized talent.
Unique and specialized talent is indicated by:
Advanced knowledge of the industry;
Advanced degree in an area of specialization of interest to the employer; AND/OR
Minimum of five years of experience in the field of specialized experience; AND
A highly paid position with a salary of usually $80,000 or more
Under Category B
– for Canadian employers that are seeking to hire highly-skilled
foreign workers to fill the following occupations found on the Global
Talent Occupations List below:
NOC 0213 – Computer and information systems managers;
NOC 2147 – computer engineers (except software engineers and designers);
NOC 2171 – Information systems analysts and consultants;
NOC 2172 – Database analysts and data administrators;
NOC 2173 – Software engineers and designers;
NOC 2174 – Computer programmers and interactive media developers;
NOC 2175 – Web designers and developers;
NOC 2241 – Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians who earn a wage of at least $38.94 or higher;
NOC 2283 – Information systems testing technicians who earn a wage of at least $37.50 or higher;
Sub-set
of 5241 Digital Media and Design – position requires a minimum of five
years of industry experience, and skills requirements including: 3D
modeling, virtual and augmented reality; animation, level editing,
editor and pipeline software and tools in applicable industry; other
specialized knowledge of software framework in applicable industry (for
example, Unreal 3.0) and/or, Experience in planning and managing a
project and earn a wage of at least $38.406 or higher.
Both
Category A and Category B firms are required to work with the Department
of Employment and Social Development to develop a Labour Market
Benefits Plan that establishes their commitment to activities that will
track overall job creation, skills and training investments, and
provides a benefit to the Canadian economy through the employment of the
highly-skilled global talent.
Under Category A employers must commit to creating jobs either directly or indirectly for Canadians as a mandatory benefit. Under Category B employers must commit to increasing skills and training investments for Canadians as a mandatory benefit. However, both Category A and B
employers must also commit to achieving at least two complementary
benefits with at least one activity for each benefit such as job
creation, investment in skills and training, skills transfer to
Canadians, enhanced company performance and implementing best practices
or policies as an employer for your workforce.
To that of the
current labour market impact assessment process, there is no recruitment
prerequisite and the assessment of the application is based on the
benefit to the Canadian labour market rather than the availability of
Canadian workers for the position.
To apply for a work permit for
a foreign worker, a Labour Market Impact Assessment or apply for
permanent residency in Canada we would be happy to assist you. Contact
us at 647-556-1781 or 1-800-556-4581 or visit us at http://www.crightneyimmigration.com
by Batalmea Crightney | Canadian Immigration
A Canadian work permit
offers you an ideal opportunity to live & work in Canada for up to a
specified period of time. If you’re one of the aspirants looking to
apply for a work permit in Canada, there are a couple of things that you
must know before proceeding further with the application process. For
instance, there are different types of work permits, which mean you can
choose one that suits your skills and future plans.
Work Permit Exemptions
Some
jobs do not require a work permit. Individuals that fall under theses
category can work for a period of time provided that they legally enter
the country. Some of the jobs that do not require work permits are as
follows:
- Athletes & Coaches
- Clergy Members
- Expert Witnesses
- Aviation Investigators
- Health Care Students
Labour Market Impact Assessment
Most people, however, are required to apply for a work permit before they can legally work & earn in Canada.
To
obtain the permit, you should already have an employer in Canada. This
employer will likely need to have a Labor Market Impact Assessment
approved (LMIA) to sponsor you for the work permit. LMIA is a document
stating that the employer has the permission for hiring a foreign
employee. To obtain an LMIA, the employer needs to demonstrate to the
government of Canada that there is not a Canadian or Permanent Resident
available for the job vacancy. The employer in most cases is required to
nationally advertise the job vacancy before applying for the LMIA.Student Work Permit
Foreign
students studying in Canadian Schools/Colleges/Universities can also
apply for student work permits. They do not require a work permit for
working on campus. However, to be eligible for an off-campus work
permit, they need to be enrolled in full-time studies, and should have
completed a minimum of 6 months of their studies. An off-campus work
permit is a part-time work permit, which allows students to work for up
to twenty hours a week while studying. On completion of their program of
study, they can apply for a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP), which
will enable them to work full-time in any job. Spousal Work Permit
Spouses
or common-law partners of students/workers in Canada can apply for an
open work permit to work in Canada for the same duration as the study
permit or work permit of their spouse/partner.
The article
provides just a brief review of some of the main categories of Canadian
work permits. For detailed information about working in Canada, talk to
one of the best immigration consultants in Canada at http://www.crightneyimmigration.com/.
by Batalmea Crightney | Canadian Immigration
If you want to pursue your higher studies from a Canadian
University, college, or school, you need to apply for a student visa
also know as a study permit. However, to proceed with the visa
application process, you first need a letter of acceptance from the
Canadian educational institution where you wish to study.
In some cases, you don’t need a student visa to study in Canada:
- If the program or course that you intend to study is less than six months in duration.
- If you are a family/staff member of a foreign representative to Canada.
- If you are a member of a foreign armed force.
Eligibility Criteria to get a student visa for Canada:
- You must be accepted by a school/college/University or any other authorized educational institute in Canada.
- You must prove that you have sufficient funds to pay for your:
- tuition fees;
- living expenses in Canada; and
- return transportation for yourself
- You should not have any criminal record.
- You must be in a state of good health.
- You must convince the immigration officer that you will leave Canada after your program completion.
A
Temporary Resident Visa or TRV may be required if the student is a
citizen of a country from which Temporary Resident Visas are required
for entry into Canada. A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) isn’t required
for citizens of visa exempt countries.
To know if you are eligible
to apply for a Canadian student visa, (study permit), contact Crightney
Immigration Inc. for a free assessment. We are one of the most trusted
immigration consultants company in Canada with a proven track record of
successfully handling thousands of student visa applications. You can
reach us at 1-800-556-4581 or (647) 556-1781 to discuss your needs.
by Batalmea Crightney | Canadian Immigration
According to statistics, Canada is a country that welcomes 20
million temporary residents (non-immigrants) every year. The Canadian
government aims to preserve and improve multiculturalism by promoting understanding & creativity, which arise from interaction between individuals/communities of different origins.
If
you’re planning to visit Canada in the near future, Crightney
Immigration Inc. can assist you in successfully getting a tourist visa,
which is mandatory to visit Canada if you are not a citizen from an
exempt country that requires a visitor visa. However, before you travel
let’s take a look at the basic requirements to visit Canada on tourist
visa.
- A valid passport & other travel documents is required.
- A medical check-up indicating that you are in good health may be required.
- Have a good moral character.
- Proof that you have your family, assets, property, etc. to serve as incentive for returning to your home country.
- Be able to convince the immigration officer that you will leave Canada before your visa expires.
- Have
enough money to support yourself in Canada. The amount depends on the
duration of your stay in Canada, and whether you will be staying with
friends, family, or any paid accommodation.
You may also require:
- Letter of Invitation
- Medical examination
- Biometric screening
Tourist Visa Application
Most
Tourist Visa applications for Canada are processed within a few weeks,
however the processing time can vary depending on the country you are
applying from. Once you submit the application, it is thoroughly
reviewed by the immigration officer. In case the application is
incomplete or does not include all the required documents, it will
either be refused or returned to the applicant as an incomplete
application.
To assist you with the application process and to
avoid any complications, we have a team of expert visa counselors at
Crightney Immigration Inc. You can contact us anytime to know more about
our services. Call at 1-800-556-4581 or (647) 556-1781. Or Visit us at www.crightneyimmigration.com
