I've heard it is not difficult to get the Canadian cityzenship. If this is true, Where can I find the requirements or forms I may need to fill in? please help. I'm very interested
2007-09-05 15:42:58 · 12 answers · asked by pulpis 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
The MYTH that ANYONE can just get Canadian Citizenship is JUST that...
Even BEFORE September 11, it would take an immigrant YEARS to become a citizen - often with NO ability to make any sort of a living during that time.
As an American citizen, it should be fairly easy to get a work visa - but Citizenship (which you need if you plan to stay for a while) is a FAR different story (as Sumar N mentioned).
2007-09-05 15:56:05 · answer #1 · answered by kr_toronto 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hello,
It takes about three years to get citizenship in Canada. That said you can come to Canada to work, especially in Alberta where there are big labor shortages and laws have been slackened a little..
When you come, find an employer who wants to hire you. He must then make a letter telling you that he needs your expertise, how much he will pay you, what your responsibilities are and where you are located. Take this letter to immigration, fill in some forms, pay a 150.00 Cdn fee and you have a work visa for one year. The only catch is that you can only work for this one employer. If he or she does not treat you right you can change jobs but you must get a similar letter from a new prospective employer and do the process again.
After one year's work you can apply for permanent residence.
Cheers,
Michael Kelly
Canadian citizen
Research - Just helped 20 + people over the last month go through this process.
2007-09-06 06:25:29 · answer #2 · answered by Michael Kelly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Canadian government is very bad!
I spent over three years looking hard for a job in Canada through the internet. I studied a lot about the Country. I got to know a lot about its culture, geography, history, politics and so on.
It was very hard but I got to find a job approved by HRSDC, in February of this year, to work in Edmonton, Alberta.
I submitted all required documentation to the Canadian consulate. For my surprise the immigration officer refused my work permit. He said that I do not have strong economic ties to my country.
Is it not prejudice? Is the opportunities only for riches? Is not an unemployed an human?
I tried to go legally, I did everything within the law. I had employer and place to stay. But what was the advantage of doing that legally? None - Canadian government refused my visa!
2007-09-06 12:41:36 · answer #3 · answered by Big Wolf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must be legal in Canada at ALL times, so a month before your 6 months is up and the application for PR is not finalized you must apply to extend your stay........................BTW border control has the right to limit your stay to less than 6 months if they choose to you can not attend school with until you are granted PR so you will be an international student til then if you intend to study right away you will find the info to extend your stay in the orange section on the right side of this page
2016-04-03 05:48:22 · answer #4 · answered by Heather 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello
It just turns out that I have been trying to do what you want to do for years.
So I have the detials you need...
Web-site > www.cic.gc.ca
E-mail form > http://www.canada.org.uk/visa-info/general/email_e.htm
This is for the United Kingdom, but you can navigate to the Canadian site so that you can go by your nation to Canada.
Other contact detials depend on what country your in.
2007-09-05 15:53:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Become a citizen of Canada and own land in Canada.
2007-09-05 15:46:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've heard the opposite, but goodluck! Oh, by the way, I thought we were the only country that gave automatic citizenship to baby's?
2007-09-05 15:46:40 · answer #7 · answered by Crishelle 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your current citizenship, age and skills - I wouldn't say Canada is "easy" - go the immigration website http://www.cic.gc.ca/ENGLISH/citizenship/index.asp and check it out...good luck
2007-09-05 16:16:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just climb over the fence and get pregnant with a canadian citizen's baby.
2007-09-05 15:46:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
I myself am an immigrant so ill tell you. its not easy. took me 6 years. they only hurry if you are declaring sanctuary or are running from persecution.
You obviously acces internet so see these sites.
www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp
www.immigration.ca
www.canadavisa.com/
that should get you started
2007-09-05 15:48:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋