Q: How long does it take to process my case?
A: It depends on the type
of application being submitted, and the processing times at a particular
Embassy, High Commission Office, or Case Processing Center. Visitor Visas can
sometimes take up to 4 months. Applications for Permanent Residence can
sometimes take up to one year. (However, there have been some cases with
horrific delays of 2 years, by visa offices, which resulted in litigation on
the basis of prejudice to applicants. These worse case scenarios have
generally been at visa offices in non-European countries).
The following is the
published Service Standards that Citizenship and Immigration Canada has
provided. It should give you some idea of processing times. Complex cases take
longer to process
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·
Student applications:
80% processed within 4 weeks
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·
Routine family class
applications by spouses: 6 months
·
·
Approval in principle
for applications for landing in Canada 12 to 18 months
·
·
Visitor extensions:
25 days
·
·
Citizenship
applications: 8 to 12 months
Q: How
can I speed up the processing of my case?
A: By ensuring that
delays do not occur in the processing of your application by:
1.
1.
insufficient postage;
2.
2.
incomplete or unsigned
application forms;
3.
3.
incorrect or missing fees;
4.
4.
incorrect, incomplete
address or failure to notify the visa office of a change of address;
5.
5.
missing documents;
6.
6.
unclear photocopies of
documents;
7.
7.
documents not accompanied by
a certified English or French translation;
8.
8.
verification of information
and documents provided;
9.
9.
a medical condition that may
require additional tests or consultations;
10.
10.
a criminal or security
problem;
11.
11.
family situations such as
impending divorce, or custody or maintenance issues;
12.
12.
completion of legal
adoption;
13.
13.
consultation is required
with other offices in Canada and abroad;
14.
14.
inquiring about the status
of your application before the standard processing time has elapsed; or
15.
15.
you
are not a permanent resident of the country in which you currently reside.
Q: What
is the quickest way of obtaining permanent residency?
A: The "Fast track
system", where you have all of your documents prepared, including police
records check, and medical check. You must keep in mind that not all visa
posts are set up for this system. Current processing times
in
Buffalo, N.Y. is
3 to 4 months.
Q: Once
I obtain my Immigrant Visa, how long is it valid?
A: Your Immigrant Visa
will state how long it will be valid for. Usually, it is valid for one year
from the date of the medical examine or date of acceptance. Immigrant visas
cannot be extended once issued. If applicants do not use the visas within
their validity, they must reapply for immigration to Canada.
Q: Is
there a medical requirement for immigrating to Canada?
A: Yes. You and your
dependents, whether accompanying you or not, must undergo and pass a medical
examination. To pass the medical examination you or your dependents must not
have a condition that is a danger to public health or safety or would cause
excessive demand on health or social services in Canada.
Q: What
does "excessive demand" on Canada's health or social services mean?
A: Individuals may be
denied admittance to Canada due to the high costs of their care. The factors
considered during the medical assessment include whether or not
hospitalization or medical, social or institutional care are required and
whether potential employability or productivity could be affected. For
example, a person with a serious disease or psychiatric disorder requiring
ongoing care or hospitalization may be inadmissible because their requirements
would place "excessive demand" on the Canadian health-care system. However,
should your family undertake to the Province of intended residence that they
will be financially responsible for medical needs then you may be admitted for
permanent residency.
Q: Must
everyone in my family have a medical examination?
A: Yes. All of your
dependents who are not already permanent residents or Canadian citizens,
whether they will accompany you to Canada or not, must undergo a medical
examination.
Q: What
if I have children who are over 19?
A: If you are married
with children, your application should include everyone unless your children
are married. If your children are over 19, they will only qualify to accompany
you as dependants if they have been full-time students since turning 19 or
have a medical condition or disability that renders them totally dependent on
you.
Q: How
much is the government processing fee?
A: Please click here for details
Q: I
heard that the Right of Landing Fee has been eliminated, is this correct?
A: As of February 28,
2000 the Right of Landing Fee has been eliminated for refugees only.
Q:
Where can I apply for a returning resident permit?
A. The permits can be
applied for either in Canada or overseas. You can obtain a returning resident
permit by applying at any Canadian Immigration Center before you leave Canada.
If you are already abroad, you can apply at the nearest Canadian Embassy, High
Commission or Consulate, where you will have to satisfy the visa officer that
you have not ceased to be a permanent resident of Canada. Permits are valid
for the period of time stated on the form, usually no longer than 12 months.
The period may in certain cases extend up to 24 months.
Q: Can
I have dual citizenship?
A. According to Canada's
Citizenship Act, Canadian citizens are allowed to hold dual citizenship. This
means that they will not lose their Canadian citizenship if they become a
citizen of another country.
Should you have
any questions, please e-mail us at
immigration@faylist.com
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