I am a new permanent resident of Canada. Do I need to apply for a permanent resident card?
No, IRCC will mail your permanent resident (PR) card to you when you arrive in Canada or finish your landing process from inside Canada.You will have 180 days from the day you become a permanent resident to provide your address or update your address with IRCC in order for them to mail you your PR […]
Which family members can come with me to Canada when I immigrate?
You can bring family members with you to Canada if they were processed for permanentresidence as your dependents.This includes:• your spouse or common-law partner• your dependent child• your spouse or common-law partner’s dependent child• a dependent child of a dependent child The family members that can’t come with you include:• your parents• grandparents• brother or […]
What are the benefits of becoming a Canadian permanent resident?
Canadian permanent residents and their dependents are entitled:• To receive all social benefits that Canadian citizens are entitled to.• To permanently live, work and study in any province or territory without worrying about maintaining legal status in Canada.• To eventually apply for Canadian citizenship• To protection under Canadian law and the Canadian Charter of Rights […]
I have a pending immigrant application. Can I apply for a temporary resident visa?
Yes, you may submit an application for a temporary resident visa. Your visa application will be assessed independently of your immigrant application and in accordance with the Regulations in force. An intention by a foreign national to become a permanent resident does not preclude them from becoming a temporary resident if the officer is satisfied […]
Can I enter Canada if I am criminally inadmissible?
Normally you cannot enter or stay in Canada if you are inadmissible. However, there are ways of overcoming your criminal inadmissibility. If you are inadmissible, you may become admissible again if you:• satisfy an immigration or border services officer that you meet the legal requirements tobe deemed rehabilitated.• apply for individual rehabilitation and get approved; […]
I am a citizen/ lawful permanent resident of the U.S. What do I need to enter Canada?
American citizens, including American – Canadian citizens, must carry proper identification andmeet the basic requirements to enter Canada. You do not need a Canadian passport, a Canadianvisa or an eTA to enter Canada if you are travelling with a valid U.S passport. Lawful permanent residents of the U.S need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to […]
Does a business visitor need a special visa to enter Canada?
No, business visitors who need a visa or an electronic travel authorization (eTA) must completethe visitor visa or eTA form. The eTA and visitor visa cover all visitors, including those coming toCanada on business.
I will transit by air through Canada, Do I need an eTA or a visa?
Passengers transiting Canada will need an eTA or a visa, regardless of the length of time in Canada.Travellers whose planes refuel in Canada going to and from the United States, as well asparticipants in the China Transit Program and Transit Without Visa Program, do not need to havean eTA or a visa to transit Canada.
Who is eligible for a super visa?
• Be the parents or grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents• Have a signed letter from your child or grandchild who invites you to Canada that includes:o A promise of financial support for the length of your visito The list and number of people in the household of this persono A copy of this […]
What’s the difference between the parent and grandparent super visa and the 10-year multiple entry visa?
The Super Visa is a multi-entry visa that provides multiple entries for a period up to 10 years. Thekey difference is that the Super Visa allows an individual to stay for up to two years at a time inCanada, while a 10-year multiple entry visa would only have a status period for each entry of […]
