What is the immigration journey?
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IMMIGRATION Basics
Choosing to become Canadian is the best decision you will ever make.
Choosing Lefevre Immigration will help turn this decision into reality.
This is the motto of our company. We truly believe that everyone deserves to have the opportunity to improve their lives and if becoming Canadian is the way that you feel you will be able to give your family more (and better!) options, then we would love to work with you in making this a reality!
How can I obtain Canadian citizenship?
To become a citizen, you will first need to become a Permanent Resident.
Generally, if you have a university degree, professional work experience, and advanced language skills, there might be a pathway for you and your family to obtain permanent residency.
Once you are a permanent resident, you will need to meet the following requirements in order to gain Canadian citizenship:
Living in Canada for 3 out of the last 5 years as a Permanent Resident. If you were here in Canada for 2 years as a tourist, student or worker, this counts as 1 year towards this requirement.
You will need to prove you paid Canadian taxes for the years you were in Canada.
In addition, you will likely be required to take a language exam and a citizenship test.
How can I go to Canada to work?
There are many, many advantages to living in Canada, and one of the biggest ones is that you will have the ability to work.
How can I get a job?
There are a few ways to do this and after your initial consultation, we will have a better idea of which direction to go with.
For most people, it is best to obtain permanent residency, then look for a job because PR status allows the person to work anywhere they want in Canada.
Many other people come to Canada to study and work 20 hours per week so that they can obtain a salary from their job at the same time as acquiring new skills to further succeed in the Canadian workforce.
You can also apply for jobs while you are living overseas, however, it is often extremely difficult to get hired in this situation.
How can I go to Canada to study?
Canada has some of the best schools in the world, so it is no surprise that Canadians are some of the most educated people in the world!
There are nearly 500,000 international students in Canada now and the Canadian government is targeting even more!
What are the advantages of studying in Canada?
#1- You will be able to work up to 20 hours per week while studying!
#2- If done properly, a study permit can take 1-2 months to process
#3- Your spouse can obtain an open work permit
#4- Your children can study in Canada’s public school system
#5- After completing your studies, you are eligible for a Post-Graduate Work Permit for up to 3 years (assuming you take a 2 year program)
#6- If your ultimate goal is to obtain Permanent Residency, then Citizenship, graduating from a program opens a lot of doors!
How can I go to Canada to travel?
Do you want to come visit Canada before deciding if you want to move here?
Great! We can help you come as a tourist so you can explore the provinces and meet some friendly Canadians.
Contact us and we will take care of the tricky paperwork while you plan your dream holiday in The Great White North!
