| In this guide, I will explain to you the application process | | | | part of the application process, since it take time to |
| of the Canadian Permanent Residence Visa under the | | | | gather several documents that you have not seen for |
| Skilled WorkerImmigration scheme in three simple | | | | a while! During this step, many potential immigrants |
| steps: | | | | decide to give up and forget about their dream! |
| How is this guide organized? | | | | However, this step makes the whole difference |
| The main objective of this guide is to make your life | | | | between the immigrants and the people who have |
| easier! Decidingto immigrate to another country is a | | | | great dreams but do not have the courage to achieve |
| complex decision, and Iunderstand that the last think | | | | them. It is not a difficult step, but it is time consuming. |
| you expect is to struggle with yourapplication process! | | | | You will have to be patient and very organized during |
| For this reason, this guide has been organized in a very | | | | this second step in order to submit a successful |
| simple way. | | | | application. |
| The guide is divided in three sections: | | | | When you apply for Permanent Residence visa under |
| 1. Meet the Pass - Mark | | | | the Skilled |
| In this section, I will explain the requirements you must | | | | Worker Immigration scheme, you have two options:a) |
| meet in order to be eligible to apply for the Canadian | | | | Hiring an Immigration Representative: |
| Permanent Residence visa under the Skilled Worker | | | | The first option is to hire the services of an Immigration |
| Immigration scheme. These requirements are called the | | | | Representative / Consultant. They are also called |
| Pass – Mark. Based on your characteristics, such | | | | Immigration Lawyers. Their job is to make the process |
| as age, education, work experience and others, you | | | | easier for you, because they know exactly the |
| will reach certain points. If you reach the Pass – | | | | documents you need to submit with your application. |
| Mark (a certain number of points) you would be eligible | | | | They normally charge legal fees and government fees. |
| to apply for Permanent Residence Visa under this | | | | The legal feesrefer to the fees they charge for their |
| scheme. | | | | consulting services, and the government fees refer to |
| 2. Submit your Application | | | | the fees that have to be paid to the Canadian |
| Since September 1st 2006, you must submit a | | | | government in order to apply. |
| Simplified Application Form before sending your | | | | According to Citizenship and Immigration Canada |
| documents to the Visa Office. If you have met the | | | | (2005), authorized, paid representatives may only be: |
| Pass – Mark, you will be able to submit your | | | | *Immigration consultants who are members in good |
| application! Sometimes you will be required to go to an | | | | standing of the Canadian Society of Immigration |
| interview before your visa is approved. The interview | | | | Consultants. |
| is also a very important part of the process, since you | | | | *Lawyers who are members in good standing of a |
| will be able to give a great impression to the visa | | | | Canadian lawsociety and students-at-law under their |
| officer. | | | | supervision. |
| After submitting your application, your file is received | | | | * Notaries who are members in good standing of the |
| by the Visa Office. Once the Visa Officer responsible | | | | Chambredes notaires du Québec and |
| for your file is ready to analyze your case, you will be | | | | students-at-law under theirsupervision. |
| asked for the supporting documents. | | | | If you wish to hire an Immigration Representative to |
| 3. Gather your supporting Documents | | | | assist you with your Permanent Residence application, |
| This section is very important! If you have enough | | | | you need to complete the form called “Use of a |
| points to meet the Pass – Mark, and you have sent | | | | Representative” [Number - IMM 5476]. Its purpose |
| your application, you would now be eligible to apply for | | | | is to appoint the representative to establish |
| Permanent Residence under the Skilled Migration | | | | communication and conduct business with Citizenship |
| scheme! Now you would only have to gather the | | | | and Immigration Canada on your behalf. |
| necessary documents to prove that you have enough | | | | This form can also be used to cancel the appointment |
| points based on your education, work experience, age | | | | of the Immigration Representative that you had |
| and other characteristics. This is the more complex | | | | chosen before. |