Wanting to go migrate or relocate to Canada is not enough reason as to why you will be granted passage. Having a genuine reason to be there is very important as this will determine the kind of visa you will be issued. This goes to say that there must be a positive reason for wanting to be in Canada, you must have something to offer else you are most likely going to be denied your visa.
Generally, Canadian visas are divided into 2 broad categories depending on the purpose as well as the duration of your stay in Canada
- Temporary Canada Visa
- Permanent Canada Visa
1. Temporary Canada Visa:
As the name implies, a temporary Canadian visa allows the individual to only stay in Canada for a defined length of time. This is usually determined by the Canadian consulate or the Border Services Officers (BSO), Time could be up to 6 months. The temporary visa could be of 2 further types; Single entry, which allows you only one entry for the specified period of time the visa allows (6 months in this case) and Multiple entry which allows you enter Canada several times within the specified time period of the visa.
Here are the Temporary Canadian Visa types:
Canadian Student Visa:
This Canadian student visa, is given to international students who have gained admission to study in a Canadian university. If the duration of study is less than 6 months, you will only get a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) else you get a Student Visa.
Canadian Super Visa:
The Canadian Super Visa is issued to extended relatives such as parents or grandparents of Canadian citizens or residents to visit their children or grandchildren for a period of time.
Canada Tourist Visa:
The Tourist Visa, also known as the Visitor Visa, allows the holder to enter Canada solely for the purpose of tourism.
Canada Business Visa:
The Business Visa is issued to business personnel entering Canada for the purpose of business. Either as a group or as an individual.
Canada Facilitation Visa:
Canadian citizens with dual nationality who do not hold a Canadian passport but do hold a passport of another country are eligible for a Facilitation Visa. Due to the tremendous difficulty of obtaining a Canadian passport, the facilitation visa is stamped on the person's other nationality visa.
Canada Temporary Work Visa:
Temporary work visas in Canada are granted to those who have a job offer in Canada and want to stay for up to six months. The person must submit a legitimate employment offer letter from a company and qualify for a temporary visa in order to obtain this visa.
Diplomatic and official visa:
Officials and diplomats from other nations can enter Canada on a Diplomatic and Official visa to perform official tasks and purposes.
Courtesy Visa:
The Courtesy Visa is granted to persons who do not meet the requirements for a Diplomatic or Official Visa but are considered important because of their rank or position. Members of trade missions or diplomats with a touristic agenda, for example, fall into this category.
Temporary Residence Permit:
This visa is for those who require entry to Canada for a variety of reasons but are not eligible for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). This permission is only valid for the duration of the person's stay in Canada, such as two weeks for a workshop.
Working Holiday Visa:
Young people from 30 countries are granted Working Holiday Visas, allowing them to work and travel in Canada. It is a random selection visa, which means that applicants will submit their applications and wait to be chosen at random to apply for a work permit.
2. Permanent Canada Visa:
Permanent
Canada visas are those that allow the person to remain in the nation
indefinitely.
These are sometimes known as immigrant visas and come in a variety of forms,
including:
Startup Visa Program:
This type of Canadian Visa is for people who plan to contribute to the economy on a personal level. They must have a net worth of at least CAD$300,000 and pledge to own and manage at least one-third of a Canadian firm, as well as create and retain employment, within three years after arriving in Canada.
Family-Sponsorship Program:
The Family Sponsorship Visa permits Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents' spouses and dependent children to immigrate to Canada permanently.
Self-employed Persons Visa:
The Self-employed Persons visa is for persons who can create their own businesses and have abilities in business, athletics, culture, or farming. These individuals must show how they will finance the company as well as their expertise in those areas.
Quebec-Selected Skilled Worker Program (QSWP):
If you have one of the required vocations in Quebec and are proficient in French, you can apply for the Quebec Skilled Worker Program, which will allow you to move and work permanently in the province.
Immigrant Investor Program:
The Immigrant Investor Program is for people with a net worth of at least CAD$800,000 who want to invest in the Canadian economy. They need to invest at least CAD$400,000, which the government will return to them without interest in 5 years.
There exists one other Canadian visa type which is:
Express Entry Visa:
The Government of Canada created the Canada Express Entry Scheme, which is an electronic immigration program. It enables people from all around the world to apply for permanent residency in Canada based on their specialized skills.
The following Visas are part of this program:
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
Provincial Nomination Programs (PNP)
Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
Canadian Experience Class
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP):
The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) provides visas to people with vocations that are in demand in Canada.
You must determine what types of employment Canada requires at the time you plan to apply and get the required points.
Provincial Nomination Programs (PNP)
This visa is offered to semi-skilled or low-skilled employees who can contribute to the Canadian economy through their work through the Provincial Nominee Program. Workers are assigned to provinces across Canada where there is a larger demand for their services.
The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
This visa is for certified tradespeople working in occupations such as:
- Carpenters
- Heavy-duty Equipment Mechanics
- Electricians
- Machinists
- Welders
- Iron workers
- Aircraft Mechanics
- Crane Operators
- Plumbers, etc.
Canadian Experience Class:
Those who have a temporary student visa or a temporary worker visa and desire to change their status to permanent resident can apply for the Canadian Experience Class permanent visa.
They have either had a Canadian education or have worked in Canada and have successfully integrated into Canadian society.
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