Ad Hoc Canada
848 Runnymede Ave.
Coquitlam, B.C. V3J2V2
 Canada
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1. How long does it take to process my case?
2. Once I obtain my Immigrant Visa, how long is it valid?
3. Is there a medical requirement for immigrating to Canada?
4. What does "excessive demand" on Canada's health or social services mean?
5. Must everyone in my family have a medical examination?
6. What if I have children who are over 22?
7. How much is the government processing fee?
8. Can I have dual citizenship?
9. If I am successful and can make a comfortable living in Canada, how soon can I apply for my parents to come over?
10. Is it correct that I need to stay in canada for 6 months after obtaining my PR visa?
11. Can you find me arranged employment?
12. Is there someone to assist us permanently in Canada?
13. What happens if I get married while my application is in process?
14. Are we well protected in Canada? What are our rights?
15. How long does the immigrant visa last?
16. What are your fees? (Legal fees)
17. I applied before the new law came into effect. How will my application be processed?
18. How can I calculate my points for language?
19. How can I speed up the processing of my case?
20. How much funds do I require to bring to Canada?
21. Who are considered "Family Relationship" in Canada in the Skilled Category?

Q1: 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 Centre. Applications for Permanent Residence takes anywhere between 12 months to 24 months.

However, some embassies with heavier file load take over 3 years. For example, in case of applications for Permanent Residence as Skilled Workers;

• It takes 16-36 months in Singapore office that is responsible for immigrant applications from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and more.
• It takes 18-54 months in Manila office that is responsible for immigrant applications from Guam, Japan, Micronesia, Philippines and more.

Q2: 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 examination. Immigrant visas cannot be extended once issued. If applicants do not use the visas within their validity, they must reapply for immigration to Canada.

Q3: 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.

Q4: 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.

Q5: 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.

Q6: What if I have children who are over 22?

A: If you are married with children, your application should include everyone unless your children are married. If your children are over 22, they will only qualify to accompany you as dependants if they have been full-time students since turning 22 or have a medical condition or disability that renders them totally dependent on you.

Q7: How much is the government processing fee?

A: Please click here for details.

Q8: Can I have dual citizenship?

A: Since 1977, 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.
If you intend to become a Canadian citizen, however, you need to verify whether the country of your current nationality permits dual citizenship.

Q9: If I am successful and can make a comfortable living in Canada, how soon can I apply for my parents to come over?

A: Once you are in Canada, you have to show you have an income sufficient to take care of your family and your parents. That income amount depends on the size of your family & the number of people you are sponsoring. Say you have one child and you are sponsoring mum & dad - that makes a total family size of 5. Use the chart below to determine what annual family income you (& your spouse) need to have for your sponsorship to be successful.

Q10: Is it correct that I need to stay in Canada for 6 months after obtaining my PR visa?

A: No, the new law has changed the residency rules. The government recognizes that the old "6 months" limit was a problem for many new immigrants, during the initial settling years here. An immigrant will have to be in Canada for an aggregate of two years over a period of five years. Every immigrant will be issued a plastic residency card, to be known as the Maple Leaf Card, which is a Photo ID card valid for 5 years. To renew the card, a permanent resident will need to spend only 730 days of the five-year period in Canada. Exceptions can be made for special circumstances. Time spent outside Canada accompanying a Canadian Citizen or working for a Canadian company will be counted as time spent inside Canada.

Q11: Can you find me arranged employment?

A: We are not an employment agency. However, we offer settlement services to our clients. In fact, the settlement process starts as soon as our clients obtain their visas and while they are still in their country of origin. Please visit www.canadaentry.com for further details.

Q12: Is there someone to assist us permanently in Canada?

A: We have people working for us who would assist you during your initial settling days - they specialize in assisting new immigrants.

Q13: What happens if I get married while my application is in process?

A: If you are married while your application is still being processed, you [or your lawyer] have to advise the Embassy of the change in your status - this involves completing and forwarding the necessary paperwork plus the applicable application fee to the processing embassy.

Q14: Are we well protected in Canada? What are our rights?

A: Yes. As permanent residents, you have all legal rights except the right to vote. There are restrictions on how long you can stay outside Canada. An immigrant must be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days [2 years] in each five-year period after being authorized to enter and remain in Canada.

Q15: How long does the permanent resident visa last?

A: Forever. You can apply for Canadian citizenship after having resided in Canada for 3 years. However, as a permanent resident you may lose your right to be in Canada you stay outside Canada for longer than the law allows you and/or if you commit a serious crime.

Q16: What are your fees? (Legal fees)

A: Our legal fees are reasonably priced. You pay a deposit when you sign the contract and the balance by installment until you get your visa. You pay the balance upon receipt of your visa. We refund ALL your money if your application is refused.

Q17: I applied before the new law came into effect. How will my application be processed?

A: Whether a skilled worker is assessed under the former Immigration Act or the new selection criteria and pass mark depends on when the immigration application was submitted and a selection decision received:

• a skilled worker who applied on or before December 31, 2001, and who has not received a selection decision by June 28, 2002, will continue to be selected under the old criteria and pass mark until March 31, 2003. Such applicants who have not received a selection decision prior to March 31, 2003 will be subject to the new selection criteria and a more generous transitional pass mark of 70 points
• a skilled worker who applied after December 31, 2001, and who did not receive a selection decision by June 28, 2002, will, as of that date, be assessed according to the new criteria and a pass mark of 75.
  The lower transitional pass mark of 70 points will help lessen the impact of the transition to the new rules for applicants who applied before the new rules were first released.
  

Q18: How can I calculate my points for language?

A: Click here please.

Q19: 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:

• insufficient postage
• incomplete or unsigned application forms
• incorrect or missing fees
• incorrect, incomplete address or failure to notify the visa office of a change of address
• missing documents
• unclear photocopies of documents
• documents not accompanied by a certified English or French translation
• verification of information and documents provided
• a medical condition that may require additional tests or consultations
• a criminal or security problem
• family situations such as impending divorce, or custody or maintenance issues
• completion of legal adoption
• consultation is required with other offices in Canada and abroad
• inquiring about the status of your application before the standard processing time has elapsed
• you are not a permanent resident of the country in which you currently reside
  

Q20: How much funds do I require to bring to Canada?

A: Click here

Q21: Who are considered "Family Relationship" in Canada in the Skilled Category?

A: Applicant or applicant's wife's parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, sister, brother, niece, nephew, child or grandchild, spouse or common-law partner who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada.