The complexity of the Canadian immigration process and the applicants and sponsors’ confusion surrounding it have concocted some of the wildest immigration myths of all time. Before any more people fall prey to these myths, let’s debunk them and make sure you know what the real deal is.
Myth 1: You Will Need a Sponsor for Immigrating to Canada
Although sponsorship by your spouse or family member is one of the most common ways to immigrate to Canada, not all immigrations require a sponsor. You can immigrate to Canada by economic immigration, which doesn’t require a sponsor.
Myth 2: Immigration Decisions Made by the Immigration Officers are Final
Although it might seem like the decisions made by the immigration officers are final, these decisions can be appealed and reviewed. You can even fight your removal orders. If the decision hasn’t been in your favour, make sure to contact a good immigration lawyer to start with your appeal process right away.
Myth 3: Marrying a Canadian Warrants You Canadian Citizenship
Marrying a Canadian doesn’t automatically grant you Canadian citizenship. In order for you to become a Canadian citizen, your partner needs to sponsor you, and you should meet certain conditions.
First of all, you should be 18 or older, and your spouse will also have to provide evidence that they can support you financially for the next three years. You both will also have to prove that your relationship is genuine.
Moreover, if you aren’t living in Canada during the time of the sponsorship procedure, you won’t be able to live with your partner in Canada, until after the process.
Myth 4: You Can’t Work and Study
Students often think that they won’t be able to work if they decide to study in Canada. The truth is you can work in Canada on your study permit, but there are certain limitations to it. Although you can work both on and off-campus, you can’t work more than 20 hours a week. If you want to work after you graduate, you’ll have to apply for a post-graduation work permit.
Myth 5: Express Entry is a Pathway to Citizenship
Express entry is certainly not a pathway to citizenship. It’s basically an application management system that helps to find the right talent for the country. It welcomes skilled workers that can fill the domestic demand and supply gap. People who are invited to apply to the express entry immigration programs are granted permanent residency. For you to be able to apply for citizenship, you need to live in Canada for about 1095 days in 5 years’ time.
If you want to study in Canada or apply for a Canada spouse visa, contact Nanda and Associate Lawyers Professional Corporation. We’re Canadian immigration lawyers who can help you with your immigration process and application.
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