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By First Rank Immigration Consulting Services

Immigration to Canada

06/28/2011 Canada has a liberal immigration policy, with plenty of opportunities to live in Canada (become a permanent resident leading to Citizenship) or visit for a period of time. The laws are changing continuously, so it is important that you allow us to guide you in the right direction when applying.
Moreover, Canada goes to great lengths to accept refugees and asylum seekers from around the world. In 2000, Canada allowed 41,800 asylum seekers to settle in the country, and the average immigration files processed per year is 250,000.

Whether you decide to visit Canada, work in Canada, study in Canada, do business in Canada, or Immigrate to live in Canada, in most cases you will need to apply for either a temporary or a permanent visa. That is when First Rank can help you.


Whether you want to come to Canada on a temporary or permanent basis, there are a lot of options available. Below are a few of the most routine applications processed by First Rank.

Doing Business in Canada as an Entrepreneur, Self Employed, or Investor:
This program is geared towards attracting talented, seasoned business people from across the world who will contribute to the development of a strong Canadian economy. Business immigrants are expected to make an investment upon arrival, or to own and manage businesses in Canada. Eligibility is evaluated based on a point system, Get a FREE ASSESSMENT to see if you qualify.

Get sponsored by a family member:
Under the Citizenship and Immigration Canada laws, you can reunite with your family residing in Canada, provided you can meet the criteria under this category. If you have a close family member that is a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident in Canada (spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner, parent, or other eligible relative as defined by law) you are eligible to apply to become a permanent resident of Canada.
In this case, the person sponsoring you is responsible for your financial needs upon arrival as a permanent resident, and must not seek government assistance for you. As a permanent resident, you have the same rights as an existing Canadian Citizen or permanent resident. That means you can live, study, and work in Canada. Click Get a FREE ASSESSMENT to see if you qualify.
Practice your profession in Canada:
Some sectors in the Canadian economy lack work force. In order to fill in the gap, skilled, experienced professionals are accepted from across the world. The point system used to qualify for this category considers one’s education, work experience, knowledge of one or both of Canada’s official languages (English, French) and other abilities that will help the new-comer establish themselves successfully as a permanent resident.
Canada has labor agreements with several countries around the world, and not every profession qualifies for this category. Get a FREE ASSESSMENT to see if you qualify.



Study in Canada:
Most Canadian educational institutions (colleges, universities, etc.) have various programs for foreign students. If you have the financial resources to pay for your tuition fees and living expenses, and have been accepted by a Canadian college or university, you may qualify for a study permit in Canada.
In addition to that, if you desire to work to supplement your finances, or just experience the Canadian working life while studying, there are a lot of on and off campus opportunities for you if you have a work permit. Get a FREE ASSESSMENT to see if you qualify for a study permit in Canada.

Work in Canada on a temporary basis:
Canadian employers that experience skill shortages, may be entitled to sponsor foreign workers for a period of time. Some of these positions may require you to have a temporary work permit. Every year, over 90,000 foreign workers are accepted to work in temporarily in Canada. Get a FREE ASSESSMENT to see if you require a permit.

Become a Live-in Caregiver in Canada:
If you are qualified to provide care for children, the elderly, or persons with disabilities, there are Canadian families that may require your services.
Live-in caregivers live in the private home they work in, they get paid according to Canadian labor standards, and if all requirements are met, they can apply to become a permanent resident in Canada after 2 years of service.

If after you arrive in Canada you want to change the conditions of your stay, First Rank can help you extend your temporary visa, or apply for a permanent resident visa under a category that is most suitable for yourself and your loved ones.

For most immigration options described above, there is a point system evaluation that is taken into consideration when admitting newcomers to Canada.

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First Rank Immigration Consulting Services

First Rank Immigration Consulting Services is a privately owned/operated Immigration Consulting firm, with its head office in Montreal, Canada. Our team of experienced, licensed Immigration Consultants, provide custom tailored expertise in Immigration services to individuals and families from all wa…

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