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  • Q1. What is a Permanent Residency?

    A person who has been given permanent resident status by immigrating to Canada. Such a person is not a Canadian citizen but they can legally reside in Canada on a permanent basis.

  • Q2. How do I apply for a PR card?

    You don’t need to apply for your first PR card, a new permanent residents will automatically receive a card by mail within 2 to 3 months on their Canadian address.

  • Q3. Once I am a permanent resident of Canada, do I have to stay in Canada to keep my permanent resident status? ?

    To keep your permanent resident status, you must be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days in a 5-year period. The time spent outside Canada, accompanying a Canadian citizen as spouse or employed on a full-time basis by a Canadian business, is counted towards 730 days.  

  • Q4. How to immigrate to Canada on work permit?

    To enter Canada as a temporary foreign worker you must meet the requirements of Employer Specific Work Permit or apply under LMIA exempt work permits. If your spouse is currently in Canada, you may be eligible for open work permit as a dependent.  

  • Q5. I have a job offer in Canada. What are my next steps?

    Once you have the job offer from Canadian employer, you can apply for work permit.

  • Q6. How do I find work in Canada?

    There are many ways to search for jobs in Canada, such as: Research companies and visit job fairs where you want to work by. Browse social media app and websites to see who is hiring. Talk to employment agencies. Ask peers, friends and family as some jobs aren’t advertised.

  • Q7. How do I study in Canada?

    To study in Canada as an international student, you need to apply for a study permit.

  • Q8. How to immigrate to Canada as a family?

    Your family members can immigrate to Canada with you if they are processed for PR as your dependents. This includes: Spouse & dependent child.

  • Q9. How do I get Canadian citizenship?

    To be eligible for Canadian citizenship, you must have been physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days in the five years immediately before the date of your application.

  • Q10. How do I calculate points for Express Entry?

    To calculate points for Express Entry to Canada, assess factors like age, education, language proficiency, work experience, and other adaptability factors under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).

  • Q11. How do I check eligibility for Express Entry?

    Express Entry has various programs like Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) , and Federal Skilled Trades (FST). Depending on the program, the eligibility may differ. 

  • Q12. What is CELPIP?

    The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) is a general Canadian-based English language proficiency test.

  • Q13. Is there any age limit to immigrate to Canada?

    There is no specific age limit requirement for any Canadian immigration program. You may get some points under age factor for some programs, those points will be crucial in determining the eligibility of your application.

  • Q14. I would like to expand my business to Canada. What are my options?

    There are various programs available for entrepreneurs, business owners and self- employed individuals to expand their business to Canada under business immigration

Source of Information: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship.html