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Does the business experience have to be recent? |
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The business experience must be in the period that begins five years before you submit your application and ends when a decision is made on your application. |
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How do I satisfy that my net worth was obtained legally? |
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You must prove that no portion of your net worth was obtained through criminal activity. You will be asked to explain any discrepancies between your net income and your present net worth. |
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What documents do I receive after I make my investment? |
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You will receive a zero interest promissory note that is not transferable. You cannot sell the promissory note, but you can use it as collateral for a loan. At the maturity date, you must return the promissory note to Citizenship and Immigration Canada for repayment of your C$400,000 investment. |
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Who can apply for Federal Skilled Worker? |
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The applicant must meet the criteria in one of three categories.
1) You have at least one year of continuous full time or equivalent paid work experience in the last 10 years in one or more of the National Occupation Category.
2) You have an offer of arranged employment in Canada.
3) You are a temporary foreign worker or an international student residing legally in Canada for at least 12 months immediately before submitting your application.
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What is National Occupation Classification (NOC)? |
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The National Occupation Classification (NOC) is the official classification system of occupations in the Canada labour market. For Federal Skilled Worker, your work experience must be Skill Type 0 (managerial occupations) or Skill Level A (professional occupations) or B (technical occupations and skilled trades) on NOC. |
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What is arranged employment? |
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Arranged employment is a job offer from Canadian employer which guarantees your job when you become permanent resident in Canada. |
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there any funds to be required for skilled worker? |
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Canada Government wants to see that you have enough money to support yourself and your accompanying family after you arrive in Canada.
The amount of money you need to support your family is determined by the size of your family. These amounts are updated every year.??????????????????????????
Number of
Family Members |
Funds Required
(in Canadian dollars) |
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$10,833 |
| 2 |
$13,486 |
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$16,580 |
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$20,130 |
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$22,831 |
| 6 |
$25,749 |
| 7 or more |
$28,668 |
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What if I have already applied and want to withdraw my application? Can I get my money back? |
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You can contact your local visa office and withdraw your application. Your fee will be refunded as long as the office has not begun processing your application. |
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Is the simplified application process still being used for skilled workers? |
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No. Changes have been made to the way skilled worker applications are processed. As a result, applicants are now asked to submit a completed regular application.
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It is a written authorization to work in Canada issued by CIC. Usually, it is valid only for a specified job and length of time. A work permit may be issued based on labour market opinion (LMO: HRSDC confirmation) or may be issued on the basis of other requirements. |
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LMO is the opinion provided by Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) after considering of the impact on the labour market in Canada |
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What requirements must I meet to obtain a work permit? |
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You must show that you meet the requirements as foreign worker. You must also:
- Satisfy that you will leave Canada at the end of your employment;
- Show that you have enough money to maintain yourself and your family members in Canada;
- Be in good health (complete a medical examination, if required);
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Can my spouse and dependent children come with me to Canada? |
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Your spouse and children can come with you to Canada or visit you in Canada, but they must meet all the requirements for temporary residents to Canada |
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Can my spouse work in Canada? |
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If your spouse wants to work while in Canada, he/she can get a open-work permit which allows to work for any employer. |
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Are there any conditions on my work permit? |
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Yes, on you work permit, you can find the type of work you can do, the employer you can work for and how long you can work. |
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This is the official document issued by CIC that allows you to study in Canada |
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How do I renew my study permit while I am in Canada? |
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If you want to renew your study permit, you must apply before the permit expires. If your study permit has expired and forget to renew, you can apply for restoration of status with 3months from the expired date. |
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Am I allowed to return home for a visit or travel outside Canada during my studies? |
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If you leave Canada and want to return, you must have A valid passport, study permit and temporary resident visa if you come from non-exempted visa country from Canada. |
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Who are seasonal workers? |
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Seasonal workers are foreign workers in Canada who are temporary (for 6 ~ 8 month) employed by Canadian employers under approval of Federal or Provincial government every year depending on Canadian economic situation and labour market shortage. Seasonal workers are usually looking for obtaining overseas experience while they are working in Canada. They are unskilled or semiskilled classes in Canada. |
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What industry would require seasonal workers? |
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Seasonal workers (unskilled worker class) are very closely related to labour market along with Canadian economy. Currently, provinces in Western and Atlantic Regions are experiencing shortage of unskilled worker for fishery, agriculture, and hospitality industry. |
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3. How is the working condition? How much wage do seasonal workers get paid? |
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The working conditions are based on Employment Act in each province. Usually, the working hours would be between 45 ~ 50 hours (full-time base) with several breaks. Since occupations for seasonal worker do not require high standard skills of work, they only get paid near minimum wage per hour ($9 ~ $11/hour). However, flight ticket to Canada is usually paid by Canadian employer and it will compensate the wage along with other benefits such as medical and dental insurance. |
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What are the qualifications to become a seasonal worker? |
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- Age: 20s ~ middle of 40s
- Education: High School diplomat is required
- English: Basic spoken level is preferred but not mandatory
- Medical Condition: the workers must be healthy and physically fit
- Personality: Hardworking, friendly, subordinate and Conscientious demeanour.
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How do seasonal workers work in Canada? |
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Seasonal worker must obtain work permit from Canadian consulate or government for working in Canada. After work permit is issued, workers will be trained by local agency to adapt Canadian culture, working environment and basic English in advance. |
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How does work permit application process? |
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1. Contact local agency for study regarding Canadian employer and process for work permit
2. Sign on the employment contract to apply for occupation and work permit.
3. Canadian employer will apply to obtain positive labour market opinion (LMO) from government. Positive LMO is a permission from government to allow employers to hire workers from overseas.
4. Agency will apply for work permit along with positive LMO to the Canadian Consulate in overseas.
6. Conduct interview at Canadian Consulate or interview will be waived
5. Work permit is issued if application is approved and interview is passed. |
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What are the required documents for work permit application? |
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Preliminary Document that must be sent to Canada for LMO:
- Resume: must be detailed with Canadian style in English
- Copy of National ID and passport: ?with translation and ?exact English name to be used on their passport
- Last school graduation certificate
- Employment contract: must be signed
- 3-4 Photos: to show the workers including whole appearance
After positive LMO is issued:
- Application for Work Permit
- Family Composition document
- Details of Education and Employment document
- Police Certificate
- Processing fee
- Additional documents if needed
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Is wage negotiable? Will Canadian employer increase the wage during the period? |
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NO. The wage is not negotiable. It is same rate as other Canadian workers. It is either take it or leave it by the workers.
However, there are merits on Canadian working experience since it is rare to work in full English environment, particularly in Canada. In addition, good workers will be invited every year with higher wage.
In addition, good workers can be selected as full-time jobs at end of the contract to stay in Canada with full-time employment base and possible for immigration. |
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Will accommodation be provided by Canadian employer? Does it include room and meal? |
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NO meals. Accommodation with cooking facility can be arranged by Canadian employer but you have to pay monthly room rental fee.
You also have two choices; either you occupy a room for privacy at little more monthly payment or shared with other co-workers to save money. It is your choice before arrival since we must secure rooms in advance.
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