FAQ

A Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) is an authorized immigration and citizenship representative, who is hired to evaluate your Visa application and submit it on your behalf. In addition, an RCIC provides you with a beneficial strategy for your Visa options. An authorized RCIC is also a member of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CCIC).

RCICs are experts in the immigration field. They walk applicants through the overwhelming immigration system. At AfriCan Immigration, we have professional RCICs to help you with the immigration process.

With over 80 pathways of immigration, Canada has a range of options for all types of applicants. That said, moving to a new country requires some effort. Some immigration programs require higher qualifications and more documents than others. Using the services of a Canadian immigration lawyer can greatly assist in the immigration process from start to finish. 

Canadian immigration lawyers are the point of contact with the government for your application. They handle the submission of your application and advise you on the documents you need, the ones you might want to include, and the documents you should not provide. 

You do not need to hire a consultant to represent you with your immigration application. However, you can get professional assistance if you prefer to do so. Just make sure that you get the right one. Hiring a qualified and authorized Canadian immigration consultant will save you from the most complicated areas of the immigration process, making it smooth, quick, and ensuring your immigration success.

AfriCan Immigration is a privately-owned company, and we do not represent the Canadian government. We do, however, retain RCICs and lawyers who are registered with the Canadian government. RCICs are the only people who can legally submit immigration applications to the Canadian immigration office. It ensures that we are strictly following Canadian immigration policies and guidelines.

No. The vast majority of all Canadian permanent residents do not have a job offer in Canada when they apply. While some Canadian immigration programs require applicants to have a Canadian job offer, there is a range of programs and options available to foreign nationals without an offer of employment in Canada. Here are two main immigration programs that do not require a Canadian job offer:

1. Express Entry
The Express Entry system is responsible for welcoming over 100,000 newcomers to Canada each year. If you are applying for an Express Entry program, it is likely that you will not need a job offer. In fact, about 90% of Express Entry candidates were invited to apply for permanent residency without holding a Canadian job offer, according to IRCC’s Year-End Report 2019.

Express Entry requires applicants to have adequate work and educational experience, as well as language skills. However, you will not lose points for not having an offer from a Canadian employer.

2. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)
There are also many Provincial Nominee Programs that do not require a job offer to apply.

Some provinces, such as Saskatchewan, will instead use Expression of Interest (EOI) points-based systems – similar to Express Entry – to determine which candidates will be invited to apply for nomination.

Other provinces, such as Ontario or Nova Scotia, will invite candidates directly from the Express Entry pool to fill specific demographic or labour market gaps. That means, just by having an Express Entry profile in the pool of candidates, you have the opportunity to be invited to settle permanently in a Canadian province.

So if you want to immigrate to Canada and do not yet have a valid job offer, don’t panic! There are many options available to become a permanent resident do not include a job offer requirement.

Implemented in early 2015, this innovative process is a system where skilled workers can apply to become permanent residents in Canada by entering a pool of candidates. Based on qualifications, work experience, age and various other factors, applicants are awarded points and then possibly selected from the pool by prospective employers.

Once a person has Canadian permanent resident status, they have the authorization to live and work anywhere in Canada. If a foreign national does not have Canadian permanent resident status, then they must have the proper authorization to work in Canada. Usually, this authorization comes in the form of a Canadian work permit.

Certain immigration programs allow foreign nationals to immigrate to Canada with their family members. However, the family members able to accompany a foreign national varies depending on the immigration program. For example, those immigrating through Canada’s Express Entry system are eligible to include their spouse and dependent children on the application, but not their parents. However, Canada has family sponsorship programs enabling Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their spouse or common-law partner, dependent children, and parents/grandparents. In order to determine whether or not your family members may join you, first you must determine which immigration pathway you choose to pursue!

A work permit is a legal document permitting a foreign national to engage in employment while inside of Canada. Each year, Canada issues about half a million work permits to temporary foreign workers around the world.

Canada is a prime destination for many foreign nationals who are seeking employment opportunities. Working in Canada is also an excellent first step for those seeking to immigrate to the country permanently.

The work permit system of Canada enables foreign workers to process several jobs throughout the country. There are over 400,000 foreign workers who have successfully secured a Canadian work permit since 2019.

Canada has become a favored destination for international students, and the numbers clearly illustrate why. By the end of 2022, Canada had hosted more than 807,700 international students at all education levels. What’s particularly intriguing is the diversity of countries these students originate from. India leads the way at 40%, followed by China at 12%, the Philippines at 4%, and France, Iran, and Nigeria, each contributing 3%. The growth is indeed remarkable, marked by a substantial 31% increase in international student numbers from 2021 to 2022 alone. By the close of 2022, Canada had experienced a striking 43% growth over the past five years and an astonishing 170% increase over the last decade.

When it comes to the provinces within Canada, Ontario stands out as the primary choice, attracting approximately 51% of new international students in the last year. British Columbia follows closely behind, hosting 20% of international students, while Quebec and Alberta each welcome 12% and 5%, respectively.

So, why do international students find Canada so appealing? Firstly, Canada’s reputation as a safe and stable country is a significant factor. Secondly, the high-quality education system, known for its excellence and diversity, is a major draw. Lastly, Canada’s inclusive and tolerant society plays a pivotal role in the decision-making process.

Furthermore, international students are looking toward the future while in Canada. An impressive 72.5% of them plan to apply for a post-graduate work permit, which allows them to gain valuable work experience. Additionally, 60% of these students aspire to make Canada their permanent home, highlighting the country’s attractiveness as a place not only for studying but also for building a promising future. With its welcoming environment, outstanding education system, and diverse opportunities, Canada’s appeal to international students has never been stronger.

1. Choose a Program: Your program choice is one of the most important factors of your study permit application. You must present a strong case for studying in Canada in this particular program. We make program recommendations based on your work experience and educational history. This will give you the best possible chance of submitting a successful application.

2. Apply to the School: After deciding on a program, we will help you prepare and submit your application. You need to have a letter of acceptance from a Canadian-designated learning institution (DLI) before you can apply for a study permit.

3. Apply for a Study Permit: With your acceptance letter in hand, you’ll be ready to apply for your study permit. We will help you to prepare and submit your application to Canadian immigration.

We can help to guide you through the process. From getting your study permit to permanent residency, we’ll be there every step of the way. With our help, you can transform a Canadian education into Canadian permanent residence. 

Every one of our International Student Program clients is paired with an Educational Counsellor who has been trained in the landscape of Canadian higher education and immigration in Canada. With their help, you will submit the strongest possible application.

Before you can apply for a study permit, you first need:

• An acceptance letter from a designated learning institution in Canada;
• A valid passport;
• A form of proof that you have enough funds to pay your tuition fees, living expenses and enough funds to return home after you have completed your course;
• A good health report;
• A clear criminal record (no criminal background); and
• A form of proof given to the immigration officer upon your arrival in Canada, that you will leave Canada at the end of your studies.

Note: If you received conditional acceptance because you need to complete certain courses first, before being accepted into the main program. Your study permit will only be valid for the length of these courses. You can apply for extended stay, if your studies require it.

Implemented in early 2015, this innovative process is a system where skilled workers can apply to become permanent residents in Canada by entering a pool of candidates. Based on qualifications, work experience, age and various other factors, applicants are awarded points and then possibly selected from the pool by prospective employers.

There are three programs to apply for under Express Entry:

• Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP);
• Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP); or
• Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

Certain immigration programs allow foreign nationals to immigrate to Canada with their family members. However, the family members able to accompany a foreign national varies depending on the immigration program. For example, those immigrating through Canada’s Express Entry system are eligible to include their spouse and dependent children on the application, but not their parents. However, Canada has family sponsorship programs enabling Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their spouse or common-law partner, dependent children, and parents/grandparents. In order to determine whether or not your family members may join you, first you must determine which immigration pathway you choose to pursue!

A permanent resident is a person who has permanent resident status. They are not a Canadian citizen. A permanent resident is considered a citizen of another country, other than Canada. Refugees can become permanent residents through the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program, or the Government Assisted Refugee Program. Note: you do not get permanent residency if you just claim refugee status. Your claim must be approved by the Immigration and Refugee Board. Then you may apply for permanent resident status. A student or foreign worker are not considered a permanent resident.

The fastest method of immigrating to Canada is through Express Entry. Express Entry processes most applications in six months or less. 

You can use a sponsor or become one yourself, if you can meet all the requirements.

A Canadian permanent resident is a citizen of another country who has been granted permission to live in Canada as a permanent resident. Once a person has permanent resident status, they have the right to live and work anywhere in the country. Permanent residents receive a significant number of benefits in Canada, including access to healthcare and social services, the right to live, work, and study anywhere in Canada, and protection under Canadian law. As well, after being a permanent resident for a certain amount of time, permanent residents are eligible to apply to become Canadian citizens! Notably, Canadian permanent residents do not have the right to vote in Canadian elections.

Canadian citizens have many rights and privileges in Canada. Citizens have access to healthcare, social services, support under the law. A citizen can live, work, and study, anywhere in Canada, and has the right to vote in Canadian elections. As well, citizenship cannot be revoked or removed. All people born in Canada automatically qualify for Canadian citizenship. As well, foreign nationals can become naturalized Canadian citizens by going through the proper application process with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

To sponsor a family member as a permanent resident under family class sponsorship, the sponsor must fulfil the following conditions:

• Be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada aged at least 18 years.
• Reside in Canada, if they are a permanent resident. Canadian citizens can sponsor a family member even when living outside the country. However, he or she must reside in Canada when the sponsored family member becomes a permanent resident of Canada.
• Have adequate resources to provide financial support to the sponsored person for the mandated duration.

Certain immigration programs allow foreign nationals to immigrate to Canada with their family members. However, the family members able to accompany a foreign national varies depending on the immigration program. For example, those immigrating through Canada’s Express Entry system are eligible to include their spouse and dependent children on the application, but not their parents. However, Canada has family sponsorship programs enabling Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their spouse or common-law partner, dependent children, and parents/grandparents. In order to determine whether or not your family members may join you, first you must determine which immigration pathway you choose to pursue!

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