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PRESENTATION BY CANADIAN CONSULATE GENERAL IMMIGRATION SECTION Detroit, Michigan

Canada. PRESENTATION BY CANADIAN CONSULATE GENERAL IMMIGRATION SECTION Detroit, Michigan. IS YOUR FUTURE IN CANADA? Immigrating to Canada Indiana University – Bloomington, IN November 6, 2001. Who We Are Canadian Consulate General - Detroit. Canada. Government of Canada services:

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PRESENTATION BY CANADIAN CONSULATE GENERAL IMMIGRATION SECTION Detroit, Michigan

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  1. Canada PRESENTATION BYCANADIAN CONSULATE GENERALIMMIGRATION SECTIONDetroit, Michigan IS YOUR FUTURE IN CANADA? Immigrating to Canada Indiana University – Bloomington, IN November 6, 2001

  2. Who We AreCanadian Consulate General - Detroit Canada Government of Canada services: • Immigration Section • Process visitor visa, student & worker applications • Process immigrant applications (“Skilled workers”) • International Business Development Section • Consular Section (Assisting Canadians) • Political Liaison & Cultural Affairs Section

  3. Why Choose Canada? • Large landmass, abundant natural resources & small population • Democratic, open society • Multicultural population welcoming to newcomers • Well developed infrastructure, health, educational and other systems • Highly industrialized, vibrant economy with many opportunities for skilled workers & business persons

  4. How Many Immigrants Come to Canada Every Year?

  5. Top 10 Source Countriesfor Immigration to Canada in 2000

  6. How Can I Get InformationAbout Immigrating to Canada? Citizenship & Immigration Canada (CIC) Website: www.cic.gc.ca • General information • Application Kits • Fee Schedules • CIC Publications • Links to Related Sites

  7. How Do I Apply for an Immigrant Visa? • Application kits in Adobe PDF format can be downloaded or printed from the CIC Internet site • Kits may also be requested in writing or by fax to: Area Processing Center Canadian Consulate General 3150 Marine Midland Center Buffalo, NY 14203-2800 Fax: 716-858-9591

  8. What is the Process? • All immigrant applications to Buffalo “APC” • APC reviews file for completeness & provides acknowledgement of receipt • If no interview required, APC processes application to completion • If interview required, file is transferred to 1 of 4 other U.S. offices – notice of transfer is given • Receiving office then assumes all responsibility for the application until it is concluded

  9. U.S. Network of offices WASHINGTON, D.C. Visitor visas only

  10. How Long Does It Take? • Routine application may take up to 12 months • Supporting documents must be gathered • Submission of complete application up front may save processing time! • An interview may be required • Medical examinations are required • Police clearance certificates from all places of residence in the last ten years

  11. What is the point system? • Skilled workers (“Independents”) must qualify on a point system • Assessment grid contains 10 items for which points are awarded • Qualifying mark is 70 points • “Assisted relatives” need only 65 points • Need to have brother, sister, mother, father, grandparent, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew who is a permanent resident or Canadian citizen living in Canada • Key to qualification is training and experience in an occupation on “Open Occupations List”

  12. Do You Qualify?The Point System Max. 10 (ages 21-44) Max. 10 Max. 18 Max. 08 Max. 10 Max. 10 (currently 8) Max. 16 Max. 15 – 9 for 1st language & 6 for 2nd Max. 10 (interview) • Age • Occupation factor • ETF/SVP • Experience • Arranged Employment • Demographic • Education • English • French • Personal Suitability

  13. Sample Assessment #1Occupation of Computer Programmer Age (25) 10 Occupational Factor 10 ETF/SVP 15 Experience 02 Arranged Employment 00 Demographic 08 Education 15 English/French 09 Bonus (relative) 00 Personal Suitability 00 Total 71

  14. Sample Assessment #2Occupation of Computer Engineer Age (28) 10 Occupational Factor 05 ETF/SVP 17 Experience 02 Arranged Employment 00 Demographic 08 Education 16 English/French 06 Bonus (relative) 00 Personal Suitability 00 Total 64

  15. Sample Assessment #3Occupation of Systems Analyst Age (32) 10 Occupational Factor 10 ETF/SVP 15 Experience 02 Arranged Employment 00 Demographic 08 Education 15 English/French 06 Bonus (relative) 00 Personal Suitability 00 Total 66

  16. A word on visitor visas • Individuals from countries requiring visitor visas are encouraged to apply early – esp. for travel at holidays • Mail-in is encouraged for foreign students resident in the U.S. • Evidence of current enrollment is essential • Same day service provided for walk-ins • But note countries for which there is a waiting period!

  17. Questions? Canadian Consulate General Detroit, Michigan www.can-am.gc.ca/detroit/

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