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How Tourist visa for Canada is processed ?

The visa office will scrutinize your application throughly to ensure its correctness and completion in all respects. Visa officers will further check  that along with your application you have also provided the important documents such as:

·        Passport of the applicant

·        Duly filled visa application form

·        Invitation Letter

·        Required Funds Proof

·        Requisite Medical Examination and

Travel Documents

Transport Companies like Airlines must check that you have adequate and valid travel documents while entering in Canada. The persons with inadequate documents might be delayed or denied boarding.

The concerned visa officer will decide about the requirement of interview with you. If he feels an interview is necessary you will given the date, time and place of the interview.

In case your application is refused, your documents will be returned to you along with the letter specyfying the grounds on which your visa is refused. If you have sent any fraudulent documents with your application , you will not get your documents back.

In case of approval, your passports , documents alongwith visa will be returned back to you.

Visit the beautiful Canada through Canadian Tourist Visa. The validity of the visa is generally for the period of 6 months. The country is really an excellent destination for people wishing to visit temporarily. The country welcomes more than 35 million tourists, students, and visitor every year.

However, there are three different categories of Visas through which a visitor can enter into the country:

Single Entry Canadian Visitor Visa:

This type of visa allows the traveler to visit the country only once unless traveling to the US or St. Pierre and Miguelon and its validity is normally for 6 months. You can also extend your Canadian Visitor visa but it should be noted that an application for extension of visa must be made 30 days before from the date of its expiry.

Multiple Entry Canadian Visitor Visa:

This type of visa allows the visitor to enter and depart Canada any number of times and its validity is generally up to 6 months and its validity largely depends on the concerned issuing officer. The period of stay in Canada must be mentioned in the application (not above six months) and the case officer will decide about the validity of visa.

Transit Canada Visitor Visa:

This type of visa is designed for the people who have entered in Canada for the period of maximum 48 hours. This type of visa is helpful for people whose method of transport has to stop in Canada and they belong to a country that required you have a visa to visit Canada. 

It should be noted that you are not allowed to work on any of the above mentioned visa categories and some people belonging to specific countries also require to take Temporary Resident Visa in addition to the above mentioned visas. 

However you must check few basic things before applying for a Canadian Tourist Visa:

·          You may be required to undergo a medical test to ensure that you are physically fit.

·          You must have adequate funds to secure your stay.

·          You might also require an invitation letter from a friend or any relative, currently staying in Canada.

·          You might also require a Temporary Resident Visa if you are a citizen of specific countries.

Can a work permit get you permanent residency in Canada?

A work permit leads you to a temporary resident visa and does not get you to permanent Canadian visa. However, a temporary resident at Canada can always apply for a permanent resident status during his/her stay in Canada with a work permit.

Thus, it can be said that the possession of a Canadian work permit may help you in getting the permanent resident visa. However, an application for permanent resident status is not, in itself, grounds you for extension of work permit.

Canadian Work Permits

The visa granted for a fixed duration, allowing an individual to work in Canada is known as Work permit visa. Such permit is normally granted on the base of a job offer from any Canadian employer, or for a specific intended business activity. Accordingly, the work permit issued to the individual is precise to an employer as well as a position of the employment. Such types of visas have generally a fixed validity of one year and in most cases can be renewed within Canada.

The benefit of a Canadian work permits for an overseas worker is the time involved in its issuance. Depending on the large number of factors, such permits can be issued at anyplace in a single hour at a Canadian port of entry to few weeks at visa offices overseas. This compares really positive with the delays related with a permanent resident application, taking a time anywhere between 12 to 48 months, or even more.

The main drawback of this form of work permit is that it is inherently provisional in nature. It is fine for an individual intending to stay in the given stipulated time in the visa. But for those looking for permanent residency in Canada need to consider the permanent residency route as a temporary work permit does not lead to permanent status or citizenship in Canada.

Canadian Work Permits

The visa granted for a fixed duration, allowing an individual to work in Canada is known as Work permit visa. Such permit is normally granted on the base of a job offer from any Canadian employer, or for a specific intended business activity. Accordingly, the work permit issued to the individual is precise to an employer as well as a position of the employment. Such types of visas have generally a fixed validity of one year and in most cases can be renewed within Canada.

The benefit of a Canadian work permits for an overseas worker is the time involved in its issuance. Depending on the large number of factors, such permits can be issued at anyplace in a single hour at a Canadian port of entry to few weeks at visa offices overseas. This compares really positive with the delays related with a permanent resident application, taking a time anywhere between 12 to 48 months, or even more.

The main drawback of this form of work permit is that it is inherently provisional in nature. It is fine for an individual intending to stay in the given stipulated time in the visa. But for those looking for permanent residency in Canada need to consider the permanent residency route as a temporary work permit does not lead to permanent status or citizenship in Canada.

How to apply for canadian work permit….??

To be applicable for a work permit from outside Canada, you need to submit the under noted documents:

1. An offer letter, obtained from a nadian employer

2. A duly filled application form,clearly specyfying that you fulfill all the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations & Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

3. A confirmation from Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) in a written format clearly specifying that the Canadian employer can recruit an overseas worker to fill in the vacancy. This type of confimation is known as positive labour market opinion. It is generally the responsibility of the employer to get this written confirmation. However, you must also do the following things :

a. Ascertain a visa officer regarding your departure from Canada after the expiry of your work permit.

b. That you have optimum funds to satisfy yourself as well as your family needs during your stay in Canada.

c. That you will respect the law of Canada and will not  indulge in any criminal activity. For this you might also be required to provide a police clearance certificate.

d. Be in good health condition. (You may require to fulfill medical examination).

To apply for a study permit, you need to apply to school, college or university. There are different rules in every school for how to apply.

Make sure you apply at least 6 months in advance to primary and secondary schools and a year before for the university and college students.

You can contact the school where you want to study; they will give you the right application forms and be able to tell you about the following:

Ø      Applying cost

Ø      Tuition fees

Ø      Health Insurance

Ø      Living cost in Canada

Ø      Language test (IELTS)

Fill out the application form for the school or schools of your choice and submit it according to the instructions provided.

Or you can visit “Canadian Education Center” where you will find various universities and colleges. There are counselors at Canadian Education Center who will guide you for various courses and colleges (public & private). According to your eligibility you can choose the college of your interest. And for further assistance you can always contact our counselors at Diva Immigration Services. 

Why studying abroad is a better option?

Studying abroad can be an exciting and demanding option for widening your horizons in a new environment. By studying abroad you can:

1.      Globalize your educational experience

2.      Increase you academic opportunities

3.      Enhance your language knowledge and cultural understanding of the place

4.      Widen your career prospect

5.      Groom your self-confidence & social skills and develop personal growth.

By studying abroad one not only gets degree or qualification but also grows considerably as an individual. The overseas country exposes the student to a varied range of courses and programs. This becomes much more important especially when there is non-availability of such study programs in Indian Universities. Foreign universities also help you in becoming proficient in the country’s language. This would ultimately result in an added language in the degree, which can in turn attract the attention of the prospective employer. 

A degree at any overseas country allows the student to experience different cultures and live & work with different peoples. As per a survey, students who study in overseas countries are far less biased towards any other country’s cultures and religions. Employers too think that such students are more independent, motivated and are capable of handling diverse challenges that may arise from time to time.

Prospects for students in canada after they finish their studiesAlthough the main reason behind studying abroad is getting profitable and secure employment with international organizations, but the opportunities that come one’s way should not be missed and grabbed with both hands. In most renowned institutions after the completion of the course, efficient career guidance cells provide useful guidance and counseling needed to match the interest and ability of the students with the correct jobs.

For those wishing to get them enrolled in the international job market. Internships are often found to

 be the best available option. It is the easiest path to encompass a wide variety of disciplines.

An internship can open the doors of opportunities for these students. Indian students studying in

Overseas countries have additional benefit over those who are studying in India for these

International internship opportunities.

Specialist services are necessary while handling special cases. Its better to consult a specialist rather than visiting their alternatives. Same is the case when one is looking for immigration. A normal lawyer can’t handle your case efficiently; you need an immigration lawyer in order to migrate successfully to the overseas country..

In some cases, immigration Consultants can prove to be of great help. But most of them do not know how to handle the complex cases as they lack expertise knowledge. Only the consultants who are trained by a recognized Immigration Law firm can help you out in settling your endless queries of ‘how to’,‘why’ and so on.

Immigration law involves complex rules and procedure. The authorities of concerned countries keep on changing the rules of immigration from time to time.

Are you one of those who are looking for immigration to well developed to enhance your career prospects?

You need to be extremely careful while hiring a immigration lawyer for your immigration case. You must check in that the concerned lawyer must have the thorough and updated knowledge about the Immigration law and procedures and he/she has been handling successful cases for years together.

A lawful permanent resident is a foreign national who has been granted the license to live permanently and work in any foreign country. Gaining such license is a complex procedure and requires a lot of legal paper work. So, it is advisable to take help of any well-established immigration law office.

Citizenship and immigration Canada established the Immigration Investor Program to promote economic development and employment in Canada by attracting people with capital, business acumen and solid managerial skills for business immigration to Canada.

To satisfy the criteria, you must have been a part or full owner of a business for two years or more or have managed equivalent of full-time workers in a business for a minimum of two full years. But it should be noted that the business experience must be in the period that begins five years before the date of submission of your application

The eligibility criteria of immigrant investor program is under noted:

1. You must have a minimum business experience of 2 years.

2. You must have c$8,00,000 legally obtained net worth, and able to make an investment of c$4,00,000 for the period of 5 years.

3. After your arrival in Canada, you must be able to show that you have adequate money to support you as well as your dependants.

4. You are required to obtain a minimum of 35 points in the selection grid.

5. You and your dependents must fulfill the medical and security requirements. The immigrants must pass a medical examination and security and criminal checks.

For any further Information regarding Immigrant Investor programme, you can contact us-

Diva Immigration Services-

Citizenship and immigration Canada established the immigrant investor program to promote economic development and employment in Canada by attracting people with Capital business acumen managerial skills for business immigration to Canada.

In most cases, Canadian employers who wish to hire foreign workers from abroad are required to obtain a labour market opinion approval from Service Canada before hiring them.

The employer should be able to demonstrate his/her efforts made in hiring a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada to fill in the labour shortage.

They can do so by advertising in National or local newspapers as well as through Job bank services provided by HRSDC, Canada for 7 days.

Once the employer has obtained a labour market opinion approval, the worker can then apply for a work permit at a visa post outside Canada.

The worker along with all forms and documents must duly fill work permit applications. The worker must be able to prove that he/she is qualified to perform the job and he/she is well established in his country of residence, and shall return to Canada after the period of authorized work expires.