Canada Immigration Services

‘Express Entry’ [EE] system is a 2-step application management process which will cover the following Immigration programs. Applicants must meet all the criteria for one of the below programs before entering this system.

First step is to build a profile in the system. The candidate receives points on the Ranking System for some factors such as work experience, language proficiency, education, etc. Then these factors are ranked to other applicants in the pool based on criteria. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is a detailed 1200 point grid, with points which break-down as follows:

Second, candidates are issued an “Invitation to Apply” (ITA) for permanent residence. The ITA would be based on either direct selection by a Canadian employer or reaching a certain rank or a combination of both. Candidates will have deadline to file an Application for permanent residence with supporting documentation and receive a visa in less time.

Federal Skilled Trades Program:

The new FSTC is for selected persons with work experience in the occupational areas like Industrial, Electrical and Construction Trades; Maintenance and Equipment Operation Trades; Supervisors and Technical Occupations in Natural Resources, Agriculture and Related Production; Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities Supervisors and Central Control Operators; as well as Chefs and Cooks, and Bakers and Butchers.

In this system applicants are assessed based on a set of criteria and they need to meet all the criteria to be selected.

The occupations are identified through the National Occupational Classification (NOC) and they are considered at Level ‘B’ skills.

FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER:

This is a new program which IRCC has announced it to be launched in May, 2013. the Federal Skilled worker Class covers applicants with either university education (professionals), who have indicated skills or experience in their profession or occupation and have the ability to independently adapt to Canadian workforce. In this program both self-employed and the employed persons can apply as Skilled worker who meet the occupational requirements.

The selection is based on a Grid and a Point system. The applicants are assessed on 6 factors like Age, Education, Length of Experience, Proficiency in Official Languages (English/ French), Arranged Employment and Adaptability. Points are awarded to each individual for each of these factors, as per the Points system. An applicant with a total score more than the Pass mark can apply to this program.

There will be additional points for ‘Arranged employment‘ like a job offer from a qualified Canadian employer.

Maximum point is 100 points and The current pass mark is 67. The Pass mark may be re-set by the department from time to time.

Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

According to Federal program, Current and past temporary residents (Temporary Foreign Workers and International Students) of Canada can apply for permanent residence.

This is a pass/fail system and well-defined, objective criteria enable conclusion of majority of Applications quickly and in most cases, there is no need for personal interview.

Requirements:

• The applicant must have had a valid temporary status during the qualifying period.
• The applicant must have worked in Canada for at least 12 months in the last 3 years. (Co-op or Off-campus work experience is not accepted).
• The occupation must be in NOC Skill level 0, OR A/B list.
• Depending upon their occupation, applicants must achieve the minimum level in a designated language test, like IELTS, CELPIP, TEF.
• Your presence in Canada or Current valid status at the time of applying is not a requirement for this program.

Provincial Nominee Programs:

There are immigration programs of Canadian provinces, Except Quebec. all these programs are referred to as Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). Useful details of Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) there are criteria’s that must be met by all PNPs in order to succeed. Generally, the provinces need immigrant to show a strong possibility of long-term settlement in the province.

The PNPs have provision for different groups of applicants. Many PNPs have points system for evaluation and exact number of points are required before applying. However, achieving the qualifying points does not guarantee to be selected.

At present, all the following provinces and territories of Canada have active PNPs:

• Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)
• British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)
• Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
• New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)
• Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)
• Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
• Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
• Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
• Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
• Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)
• Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)
• Quebec Nominee Program (PNP)

IMPORTANT LINKS:

• Canada.com
• Canada International
• Federal Government of Canada
• Ontario Government

There are number of options for business people to come, settle and do business in Canada. Applicants with previous business or capital management experience, who have the ability to create employment for themselves in Canada can apply to this programs.

Business immigrants can invest in, or start businesses in Canada which can support the development of a strong Canadian economy.

These programs can be categorized into:

These programs are for different types of business people:

This program is for a wide variety of self-employed people who have the ability to become self-employed in Canada.

Unlike the Federal Self-Employed Immigration Program, this program is open to most trained professionals and trades people who are self-employed.

The Federal immigration program targets 3 type of business people:

Employers:

It is expected that Canada businesses faces lots of bottlenecks as time goes by. Due to Manpower shortage which is caused by low birth rate & population there is lots of unpredictable delays in finding a replacement for existing positions and It makes it difficult for Canadian businesses and recruiters to recruit workers from inside of Canada. The Canadian government has introduced various measures for them to make it easy and quick to find work force from overseas . According to Foreign Worker programs Trained Professional seeking to work in Canada apply to that.

Survival and growth require diversified workforce – a team of personnel with different education, culture, and experience backgrounds. This can be viewed as a great opportunity. Provincial and federal governments introduce Foreign Worker programs and according to that Trained Professional have the options to work in Canada.

Our Services:

• Guidance on Proof of Recruitment efforts, as required
• Employment Authorization (Service Canada or Nomination Application) from Canadian business
• Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) application by foreign worker
• Logistics
• Orientation of Foreign worker
• Licensing of Foreign worker

Employees:

If a foreigner who wish to make Canada, their home demonstrate that their skills are required by Canadians today they can obtain an offer from a Canadian business.

Imani Immigration is the vital link between the foreign worker and the Canadian business. We help both parties and act as your representative in Canada, when you are abroad and do our best effort to offer you the chance to become legally settled faster in Canada.

Employee Authorization:

Canadian businesses wishing to hire overseas workers need to do more than just make a written Offer of employment to foreign national.

Any job offers from any Canadian Businesses made to a foreign worker must be processed by Service Canada. SC checks various factors and provides an opinion, depending upon the duration of the job that are offering.

There are 2 types of processes, depending upon the type of the worker.

Temporary workers – Work permit – Labour Market Impact Assessment

Permanent workers – Skilled Worker – Arranged Employment Opinion

Labour Market Impact Assessment

Fulfilling short-term labour shortage, These workers come to Canada for temporary period only, on a Work permit. SC issues them a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). A Work Permit application needs to have a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMAI).

ESDC considers the following factors while processing a LMAI application:

Arranged Employment Option:

These workers come to Canada as Permanent Residents. A permanent job offer supports their application with additional points and results into faster processing. SC issues an Arranged Employment Opinion (AEO) in these cases.

Imani Immigration can help such businesses in their journey. We provide various levels of services to Canadian businesses for Employment authorizations.

This is the group of people admitted to Canada as permanent residents, by showing of their relationship with a Canadian citizen/ permanent resident who sponsors them. Wife, dependant children, parents, grandparents and vice-versa can be sponsored under this class. Children, adopted from abroad belongs to this category. Depending on which family group wanted to be sponsored eligibility requirement are different. We can provide a complete analysis of your specific case and guide you through the application.

Canada encourages International Students to come and study in Canada. The Government has introduced a number of programs to enable the International Students to work while studying, work after studying & apply for permanent residence. A study permit is a great way for foreign nationals to settle in Canada today.

This is an excellent way for people wishing to come to Canada, by gaining Canadian education.

Canadian immigration program helps International Students in many ways. When they apply for permanent residence, Study permit holders gain additional points for study, as well as post-graduate work.

Applicants need to show sufficient financial capability to fund their studies, and support themselves while they are studying.

Benefits:

For making this possible Canada introduced students some initiatives, some of them are listed below:

While Studying:

• can work part-time – On-Campus work permit, Off-campus work permit, Co-op & Internship programs
• family members allowed to come to Canada
• spouses allowed to work full-time – Work permits for spouses

On Completion of The Study:

• can work full-time for up to 3 years – Post-graduate Work permit
• can apply for permanent residence – Canada Experience Class
• Special Student streams in various Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

When they apply for permanent residence, Study permit holders gain additional points for study, as well as post-graduate work.

Admissions:

You can start studying in Canada as early as elementary school. Students need to get admission from school-boards, private schools, colleges, universities and etc. Depending on your future plan we guide you on the type of admission you need to receive.

Study Permits:

Canada has many Colleges and universities. Many of the publicly-funded educational institutions offer subsidized education to admirable candidates, so many of foreign students are made of full fee-paying students. Canadian education makes it easier for students to take in Canadian society.

Canadian immigration program helps International Students in many ways:

While studying:

• can work part-time
• family members allowed to come to Canada
• spouses allowed to work full-time

On completion of the study:

• can work full-time for up to 2 years
• can apply for permanent residence

Applicants need to show sufficient financial capability to fund their studies, and support themselves while they are studying.

Every person is entitled to protection from persecution.

The right to life, liberty and security of the person is enshrined in Canada . Under the Refugee Determination System, an individual who have a fear of persecution is to be granted asylum in Canada as a refugee, when he or she is outside his or her home country.

Refugee Claim Process

Canada protect genuine refugees. People who get to Canada can claim refugee protection at any border point, inside Canada, or at a Canadian Immigration Visa Office.

Refugee claims are complex. It is always advised to people seeking refugee protection to be represented by a competent Canadian attorney with expertise in this area of the law.

Residency obligation Appeals

Citizenship

Spousal and other-family members Appeals

The Applications to sponsor Spouse and dependent children will be processed faster. also, economic capability is not a requirement for sponsoring spouses and dependent children.

Also Adopted children may be eligible for Canadian citizenship too.

Humanitarian and Compassionate Application:

People, who do not qualify under the Skilled worker Selection system can apply to this program and get permanent residence in Canada. The Application can be processed either within or outside of Canada. They have to convince the visa officer that circumstances they are facing is extraordinary, and they face extreme hardship, if they stay in their country of residence.

This visa is discretionary and rarely successful. Generally, spouses, dependent children of Canadian citizens/ PRs, De facto family members, people facing risk, family violence, Long-term illegal residents unable to leave due to circumstances beyond their control, etc. find it easier to make a successful application under this category.

We are specialized in processing visa applications for individuals, business visitors and delegates.

To visit Canada, you will need to meet some requirements, such as:

• Have a valid travel document, such as a passport,
• Be in good health,
• Have no criminal or immigration-related convictions,
• Convince an immigration officer that you have ties such as a job, home, financial assets or family that will take you back to your home country,
• Convince an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit, and
• Have enough money for your stay. (The amount of money you will need can vary. It depends on things such as how long you will stay, and whether you will stay in a hotel, or with friends or relatives.)
• Letter of invitation from someone who lives in Canada

Immigration officers consider several things before they decide if you can get Canadian Visa. If you get a Visa You must leave by choice at the end of your visit. An officer will look at these things when you apply:

• Your ties to your home country,
• The purpose of your visit,
• Your family and finances,
• The overall economic and political stability of your home country, and
• An invitation from a Canadian host.

Visitor Visa:

Imani Immigration is specialized in processing visitor visa applications for individuals, business visitors and delegates.

To visit Canada, you will need to meet some basic requirements, such as:

• Have a valid travel document, such as a passport,
• Be in good health,
• Have no criminal or immigration-related convictions,
• Convince an immigration officer that you have ties such as a job, home, financial assets or family that will take you back to your home country,
• Convince an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit, and
• Have enough money for your stay. (The amount of money you will need can vary. It depends on things such as how long you will stay, and whether you will stay in a hotel, or with friends or relatives.)
• Letter of invitation from someone who lives in Canada.
• Immigration officers consider several things before they decide if you can get Canadian Visa. If you get a Visa You must leave by choice at the end of your visit. An officer will look at these things when you apply:
  • Your ties to your home country,
  • The purpose of your visit,
  • Your family and finances,
    • The overall economic and political stability of your home country, and
    • An invitation from a Canadian host.

How Imani Immigration Can Help You

This process are complex and many people believe that obtaining visitor visa to Canada is simply by filling out a short online or paper applications forms. This is not true.

• Visitor visa application will be processed through our authorized IRCC portal.
• Upon the successful uploading of visitor visa application finger printing instruction will be forwarded to you through email.
  • Visitor visa application fee will be processed through credit card in Canada.
  • Upon receiving positive decision passport submission instructions for visa stamping through Visa Application Center will be forwarded to you through email.

your application should be processed according to standards of Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada.

Our Services

• Comprehensive Eligibility Assessment
• Facilitation in arranging required documents (Guidance and Representation)
• Accurate documentation with explanations (incorrect filing will lead to refusal)
• Personal follow up with visitor.
• Facilitation in completing country specific requirements
• Compilation of all Supporting Documentation and Translations
  • Perfection, Finalization and Submission of your Electronic Visitor visa Application
  • On-going Representation and Communication with IRCC on your behalf.
  • Secure Receipt of your Visa and Confirmation of visitor visa at our Toronto office.
  • Assistance for Health Insurance Coverage at competitive rates on monthly/annual basis.
  • Appeal and review processing for visitor visa application, If needed.

Super Visa :

We are specialized in obtaining Super visa applications for Parents inside and outside Canada.

To apply for the parent and grandparent super visa, you must:

• Be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada,
• Be allowed to enter Canada and
• Meet certain other conditions.
• You cannot include dependants in this application.

Immigration officers consider several things before they decide if you can get Canadian Visa. If you get a Visa You must leave by choice at the end of your visit. An officer will look at these things when you apply:

• Your ties to your home country,
• The purpose of your visit,
• Your family and finances,
  • The overall economic and political stability of your home country, and
  • An invitation from a Canadian host.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Prove that your child or grandchild in Canada meets a minimum income threshold,
• Provide a written statement from that child or grandchild that he or she will give you financial support,
• Have valid Canadian medical insurance coverage for at least one year and
• Have an immigration medical exam.

How We Can Help You

This process are complex and many people believe that obtaining visitor visa to Canada is simply by filling out a short online or paper applications forms. This is not true.

• Super visitor visa application will be processed through our authorized IRCC portal.
• Super visitor visa application fee will be processed through credit card in Canada.
• Upon the successful uploading of visitor visa application finger printing instruction will be forwarded to you through email.
  • In next 30 days medical instruction will be forwarded to you through email.
  • Upon receiving positive decision passport submission instructions for visa stamping through Visa Application Center will be forwarded to you through email.

Your application should be processed according to standards of Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada.

Our Services

• Comprehensive Eligibility Assessment
• Facilitation in arranging required documents (Guidance and Representation)
• Accurate documentation with explanations (incorrect filing will lead to refusal)
• Personal follow up with sponsor and sponsored person
• Facilitation in completing country specific requirements
• Compilation of all Supporting Documentation and Translations
  • Perfection, Finalization and Submission of your Electronic Super Visa Application
  • On-going Representation and Communication with IRCC on your behalf.
  • Secure Receipt of your Visa and Confirmation of Super visa at our Toronto office.
  • Guidance of Medical examination.
  • Assistance for Health Insurance Coverage at competitive rates on monthly / annual basis.
  • Appeal and review processing for Super visa, If needed.