Permanent Residence
How long are PR cards valid?
Most are valid for 5 years.
Name the three programs managed by Express Entry
Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades, Canadian Experience Class
In general, how long is a visitor allowed to stay in Canada?
6 months.
If someone is in Canada on a 2 year PGWP and working in a skilled job, how long will their spouse’s work permit be valid for?
2 years.
True or False: If someone is self-employed in any skilled NOC they may be eligible for the federal self-employed program. Explain.
False. The work must be in a cultural or athletic job.
Renewals and replacements of permanent residence cards are processed by:
a) IRCC via a Case Processing Centre
b) CBSA at the port of entry
c) IRCC through one of their Canadian embassies
d) IRCC through one of their consulates
a) IRCC via a Case Processing Centre
True or False: Once an applicant gets a provincial nomination, they become permanent residents. Explain.
False. They must still apply to become PRs federally and pass admissibility screening.
Name the 4 different types of visitor visas.
Single-entry visa, super visa, transit visa, and multiple-entry visa
A client calls you and asks if they need a study permit. They are planning on taking a 4 month English course and then a 1 month art course in Canada. What do you tell them?
No, because their courses are less than 6 months.
How long are ECA’s valid for?
5 years.
True or False: A person residing in Canada will automatically become a temporary resident after renouncing his/her permanent resident status.
TRUE
What are the work experience requirements under the Canadian Experience Class
Have at least 1 year of skilled work experience in Canada in the last 3 years before applying. Must be full-time work or an equal amount in part-time.
Which of the following individuals do not need a TRV to enter Canada?
a) A citizen of Columbia
b) A citizen of Afghanistan
c) A citizen of Peru
d) A citizen of Israel who is in possession of a national Israeli passport
d) A citizen of Israel who is in possession of a national Israeli passport
3 International students from 3 different countries decided to pursue their studies in Canada. 1 is from the USA, another is from Greenland, and the third is from Spain. Can the group obtain a study permit at the port of entry?
The students from the USA and Greenland can apply at the port of entry. The student from Spain must apply online.
Describe the purpose of Provincial Nominee Programs
Provides the provinces with the benefit of targeting recruiting to fill skills shortages and meet the specific local labour market and economic needs.
With respect to “Request to Amend the Record of Landing, Confirmation of Permanent Residence or Valid Temporary Resident Documents” What documents may be amended? (You may want to do research)
Record of landing, confirmation of permanent residence, visitor record, work permit, study permit, temporary resident permit.
Lisa is applying under the FSW program. She has over 67 FSW points and meets the CRS threshold. She has savings of CAD $10,000. After doing research, she was able to obtain a valid job offer. After a few months, her application was refused. Was the officer correct in his decision? Why?
No, Lisa has a valid job offer and therefore does not need to meet the financial requirement.
You would like to invite your Peruvian friend to visit you in Canada. They are unemployed and unable to afford a vacation at this time. You are willing to provide airfare, food, and shelter. What do you need to include in this application?
A letter of invitation which says you will act as a hold and are willing and capable of providing for your friend during their temporary stay in Canada.
True of False: Under the International Experience Canada Class applicants can only receive an open work permit.
False. Only working holiday work permits are open.
What is NOC and describe how you would match a client to their NOC code.
National Occupational Classification. A client’s work experience must match a majority of the main duties and lead statement.
What is a PRTD and when is it required?
Permanent Resident Travel Document. Required when someone is outside of Canada and does not have a valid PR card to return to Canada.
Frank has experience in a NOC b position and is interested to apply under FST. He has a job offer from a construction company in Manitoba. He meets the eligibility requirements but isn’t sure if he wants to take the job offer. Is there a way to eliminate this requirement?
Yes, if he has a certificate of qualification in his trade from a provincial authority.
If visitors lose their status, can they apply to reinstate or restore their status? What are the requirements?
Yes, they must apply to restore status within 90 days of having lost their status, meet initial requirements for their stay, have not failed to comply with any other conditions.
When temporary residents want to change status or apply for an extension of their stay what form do they have to use? Are there any conditions?
“Application to Change Conditions, Extend my stay or remain in Canada as a visitor or temporary resident holder” Must apply while still in status at least 30 days before visa expires.
What is Express Entry and how does it work?
Immigration management system where applicants who are eligible for one of the economic programs under the system can make a profile and are ranked in a pool with other applicants. Those who meet the points threshold are invited to apply for PR.