Residence Requirement proof and other BC requirements?
I am applying for naturalisation as a BC in the next 2 days. I just have a quick query as I am collecting all the documents to send by post. Query: In section 2.1 of Form AN I have the date as 14/10/2005 since it is when I came to UK with the intention of settling (came on a work permit initially). I got my ILR on 21/10/2010 (based on 5 years continuous employment/stay). Since I am applying now, my 5 year qualifying period is counted approximately from 10/03/2009. Now my current passport which has the ILR stamp and all other VISA renewal stamps is valid from 2006 - 2016, but my original VISA stamp of work permit is in my old cancelled passport (the date I mentioned in section 2.1) Do I also need to send my cancelled passport along with the application or not ? So far my list of documents attached are: * Current Passport with ILR stamp and valid from aug-2006 -- aug-2016 * LIUK test original certificate * UK Masters Degree (evidence of knowledge of English language) * Payment page with fee of £874 * I was present in the UK all throughout March-2009 * I have 21 days in last 90 days and 196 days in last 5 years as absences I hope other documents like payslips, P60, bills etc are not needed for the BC application and above should suffice. Just a bit doubtful about sending cancelled passport though (in case needed). Any help and assurance will be deeply appreciated. Just want to be sure before posting Kind Regards Siddharth
What is The Best UVic Residence?
Hi, I'm looking to attend the University of Victoria this year. I was just wondering what the best residence to apply to would be, from people who've actually attended UVic before. I would preferably like a double-room in a Co-ed dorm. I don't mind noise or all that, as I'm pretty decent at sticking to task and completing my assignments shouldn't be a problem. I don't want to stay at a 'boring' dorm as I'm an international student and didn't move all the way to Canada just to be locked indoors all the time doing nothing. Any opinion you could give me would be highly appreciated. Please do not tell me not to stay at the residences, as I'm an international scholarship winner and have to stay at one of the residences. Thanks :)
What qualifies me as a resident in BC? I have a dual US and Canadian citizenship. How do I qualify for the Canadian Medicare?
You need to establish 6mths of primary residency in a Canadian province to be eligible for health care in that province.
Which is the best province to get permanent residency after graduation as a international student in Canada?
All of them, There is no difference.Your work permit is a federal document, totally independent of your province of residence.What really matters is HOW LONG you have studied.After three years of studies AND a degree you are practically guaranteed a work permit and, after only a few more months, Permanent Residence.Anything less than that and you will have to “try” to obtain a work permit the hard way.
Canada permanent residence status (PNP versus normal method)?
Hi, I know there is a lot of information on this topic already, however, I can't seem to find exactly what I am looking for anywhere. I am a 24 yr old graduate living in the UK. I have been working in the IT Project Management industry for the past two years. I have recently organized a 1 yr working visa for Canada and I plan to arrive in Oct this year. My current company is helping me to find a role in Canada, so I am hoping that I will have a job before going over. In terms of location I am looking at either Toronto or BC. One of the main differences I notice is the fact that there are more occupations on the BC PNP list than there are on the Ontario PNP list (I think I will qualify for the BC PNP). My questions is, if I went to BC and was accepted on the PNP then I understand that they let you know whether or not your PNP has been accepted in a matter of weeks (i have read about 8 weeks). I realize that this is only the beginning of the application process, but I understand that there is a strong chance of the receiving PR if you have been accepted on the PNP. If however, I went to Toronto, I do not think that I would qualify for their PNP. Therefore, if I applied for permanent residency, how long would it take before I know whether or not my application had been successful (approximately)? In short- would it be worth going to BC to take advantage of the PNP?? Appreciate any advice at all
Will I lose my Canadian permanent residency if I work in the US close to the border and commute back to BC?
No. The requirement for maintaining permanent residency in Canada is being physically present in Canada atleast for a period of two years in any five year period. Now the question arises on what is considered a physical presence. If you spend anytime (maybe a minute or an entire day) in a given day, you are considered to be physically present. Since you will be commuting to BC everyday you should be good. I have a few friends who follow this approach by living in Windsor and commuting to Detroit for work every day. You might have to spend additional time at the port of entry or border post since you will be crossing them everyday. If you have spent atleast three years in US, you can apply for a NEXUS card which helps you in crossing these border posts faster than usual.
How do you become a resident of a different province within Canada?
What? If you are a Canadian citizen, you are free to move to any place in Canada you wish. If you want to live in BC... just do so. There is nothing special you have to do. Presumably, you've already found a place to live. You will eventually want to apply for a BC driver's license (or at least a BC ID card). You should likely setup a bank account in BC if you haven't already. You would also want to apply BC medical services plan. Most universities would already have either enrolled you or given you information on how to apply. If not, see the second link. Normally, your driver's license, a bill in your name, or your student ID card is typically sufficient proof of residency.
Why did the BC resident Julia Garratt get released while that case still remains under investigation under allegations of spying and theft of state secrets?
dateline thursday:The accusations against the couple last August came about a week after Canada accused a China-sponsored hacker of infiltrating Canada's National Research Council, the country's top research and development organization.China's Foreign Ministry expressed strong displeasure over that allegation.Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said Julia Garratt was released while the case remains under investigation. She and her husband Kevin were detained on Aug. 4 by the state security bureau in China's northeastern city of Dandong, which borders North Korea.The detention of the Garratts came amid a crackdown on Christian groups aiding North Korean refugees along the border.Simeon Garratt speaks out about parents' detention in China on accusations of spyingKevin, Julia Garratt caught in 'political mess' in ChinaHong said both have been charged with stealing secrets and spying and Kevin Garratt has been moved from residential surveillance to the more serious status of criminal detention."Kevin Garratt and Julia Garratt are under suspicion of undermining China's state security," Hong said. "Competent Chinese authorities will handle the case and ensure the legal rights of the two persons according to law."Kevin and Julia Dawn Garratt, shown here flanked by their son Peter and daughter Hannah, are being investigated by Chinese authorities for allegedly stealing state secrets. The Canadian couple own a coffeeshop in Dandong, a Chinese city that sits adjacent to the North Korean border. (Simeon Garratt)The Garratts, from Vancouver, have lived in China since 1984 and since 2008 ran a popular coffee shop in Dandong and conducted Christian aid work for North Koreans. They are in their mid-fifties.The Canadian Embassy in Beijing referred questions about the case to spokesmen in Ottawa. Canadian diplomats say they've had regular consular access to the Garratts and have raised their case with high-level Chinese officials.Just wondering how this happens a couple days after Canada's Minister of Foreign affairs John ' Rusty ' Baird vacants to entertain future opportunities.And just to throw a wretchout there without hindering into the release of Julia Garratt's husband surely it cannot be safer to be a in Chinese STATE prison charged with spying, than being queer in Saudi Arabia or captured by ISIS.
How can an international student become a permanent resident in Canada?
She can't. First, there are several categories for applying for permanent residency. * Skilled Worker. She doesn't have a degree already, a year's work experience, a qualifying job offer, nor likely to reach the 67 points needed to even apply. * Refugee. Not likely if she has a passport and money for school. * Immediate family sponsor. Only parents, siblings, children, and spouses can sponsor someone for citizenship. Aunts may not sponsor nieces. * Investor. Requires her to have $350k to start a business in Canada. * Provincial nominee. She isn't a famous artist, athlete, or doctor willing to work in the artic. * Experience class. She must graduate from a Canadian university with a specific degree before applying for this. Second, most permanent residency applications take three to six years to process. Even if she married a Canada, that process takes well over a year. Third, when apply, you (or your sponsor) needs to provide financial statements showing that they can cover any living expenses until they find a job or for six months or so. This is usually around $13,000 for a single person with a job offer. If you tell them you won't be working for three years, even if they didn't immediately reject the application, the amount they (or their sponsor) would need to have would be astronomical. In addition, each applicant/sponsor signs an agreement that utlizing social services during that time may be considered proof that the applicant/sponsor is not fiancially meeting their obligations and the applicant may be dismissed. Forth, all provinces limit social services avaiable to permanent residence for a certain period of time (typically two years). This includes welfare, student loans, and the reduced student fees for Canadian citizens. About the only way she would have any chance might be if she could get married today and (with luck) have her permanent residency by mid next year. Within two years should could then enroll at normal rates, and maybe get her fourth year at Canadian rates.
Will kids on a one-year temporary resident visa in Canada be allowed in public schools?
It’s not a well defined issue. In Ontario, the School Act says children MUST attend school regardless of their status. In BC, it’s not so clear.In most cases, just send your kid to school and don’t offer any information about your resident status. They might never ask about your visa. They do sometimes ask to prove that you reside in the school catchment area. That means providing your living address.There are some school districts that are affirming specifically that all children should be allowed to attend school, regardless of status. This is happening in BC right now. But there is not really a uniform legal ruling on it.Ontario: Helping parents without immigration status get their children into schoolBC: More B.C. education boards vote to advance ‘sanctuary’ schools | Metro Vancouver