During periods of political upheaval in the United States many people become so disenchanted with the system that they vow to move to Canada. The country has a reputation for being one of the best in the world for political, economic and social stability, and seems an ideal refuge from the harsher political environment directly to the south. Immigration to Canada is an exciting prospect, but the reality involves a lengthy process.
Canada encounters different immigration issues than the United States. There are few seasonal migrations, and no uncontrollable flow of Central or South Americans seeking a safer place to live. It openly encourages American citizens to apply for permanent residency as long as they can meet the standards for acceptance. Those benchmarks include the level of education completed, work experience, and bilingual capabilities.
It is not possible to simply apply for citizenship as a non-resident and then be granted all the privileges that status confers. Potential applicants must have lived in the country for a period of 1095 days, or at least three years of the previous four, before being considered. Most people who qualify have done so under the economic stream of immigration that includes the skilled worker and business categories.
Officials use a system of scoring awarded points for accomplishments. The number needed to qualify has been reduced to allow more workers in, but most of the spots are still granted to those holding degrees in higher education, and most refusals involve people with no university education. There are separate evaluations for those without advanced degrees who nonetheless have valuable work experiences.
Actual experience is also important when considering applicants, and experience in management and professional roles is preferred. Skilled workers include dentists and social workers, as well as industrial technicians and architects. He list of qualifying jobs is quite long, and is most remarkable because it does not include many occupations requiring little or no formal education.
In the United States, being bilingual is controversial and resisted by a population that mistrusts other cultures. A permanent move to Canada requires a high level of proficiency in both French and English as a prerequisite. Applicants receive a certain number of points for their ability to easily communicate in their primary language, and must also attain high levels of reading, writing, speaking and comprehension when using the second.
Applicants for citizenship must already have permanent resident status, and there can be no pending reviews due to fraud or other problems, including criminal offenses. Those currently on parole or probation are barred, as are people under removal orders. Potential new residents must also be reasonably familiar with Canadian history, be knowledgeable concerning national institutions, and be familiar with the responsibilities of citizenship.
The first step in the process toward immigration is to apply for permanent residency. This may be done on line, or using traditional methods, and the information provided must be complete and accurate or face rejection. Citizenship is a possibility after living three years as a resident, but is not required. Many immigrants choose to retain dual citizenship with their original country.
Canada encounters different immigration issues than the United States. There are few seasonal migrations, and no uncontrollable flow of Central or South Americans seeking a safer place to live. It openly encourages American citizens to apply for permanent residency as long as they can meet the standards for acceptance. Those benchmarks include the level of education completed, work experience, and bilingual capabilities.
It is not possible to simply apply for citizenship as a non-resident and then be granted all the privileges that status confers. Potential applicants must have lived in the country for a period of 1095 days, or at least three years of the previous four, before being considered. Most people who qualify have done so under the economic stream of immigration that includes the skilled worker and business categories.
Officials use a system of scoring awarded points for accomplishments. The number needed to qualify has been reduced to allow more workers in, but most of the spots are still granted to those holding degrees in higher education, and most refusals involve people with no university education. There are separate evaluations for those without advanced degrees who nonetheless have valuable work experiences.
Actual experience is also important when considering applicants, and experience in management and professional roles is preferred. Skilled workers include dentists and social workers, as well as industrial technicians and architects. He list of qualifying jobs is quite long, and is most remarkable because it does not include many occupations requiring little or no formal education.
In the United States, being bilingual is controversial and resisted by a population that mistrusts other cultures. A permanent move to Canada requires a high level of proficiency in both French and English as a prerequisite. Applicants receive a certain number of points for their ability to easily communicate in their primary language, and must also attain high levels of reading, writing, speaking and comprehension when using the second.
Applicants for citizenship must already have permanent resident status, and there can be no pending reviews due to fraud or other problems, including criminal offenses. Those currently on parole or probation are barred, as are people under removal orders. Potential new residents must also be reasonably familiar with Canadian history, be knowledgeable concerning national institutions, and be familiar with the responsibilities of citizenship.
The first step in the process toward immigration is to apply for permanent residency. This may be done on line, or using traditional methods, and the information provided must be complete and accurate or face rejection. Citizenship is a possibility after living three years as a resident, but is not required. Many immigrants choose to retain dual citizenship with their original country.
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