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[Mbaka]

To meet residency obligations, you must be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days (2 years) in every 5-year period.
This means that you can spend a total of up to 3 years outside of Canada during a 5-year period.

http://www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?faq_id=4000181

thanks Rawdah...

are u back or your still in calgary?

 

[emiiuki]

To meet residency obligations, you must be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days (2 years) in every 5-year period.
This means that you can spend a total of up to 3 years outside of Canada during a 5-year period.

http://www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?faq_id=4000181

And, if we land and stay for two years without exiting are we eligible for citizenship then or have to wait for 5 years to pass?

 

[rawdah]

And, if we land and stay for two years without exiting are we eligible for citizenship then or have to wait for 5 years to pass?

Present rule for applying for citizenship

In order to apply for Canadian citizenship you must:
Be over 18 years of age;
Provide proof that you know how to speak and write in 1 of Canada's official languages (either English or French); (aged 18 - 54)
Be a Permanent Resident (PR);
Have lived in Canada as a PR for at least 3 years out of the 4 years (1,095 days) right before the day you apply; and
Apply for citizenship from within Canada.

http://www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?faq_id=4000342

New rule for applying for citizenship which may come effect from June / July 2015

Some changes include:
New residency requirements of 4 years (1,460 days) out of 6 years for citizenship eligibility
Permanent Residents must be physically present in Canada for 183 days (minimum) per year in 4 out of 6 years
Time spent in Canada as a non-permanent resident (non-PR) does not count towards the 6 years
A new “intent to reside” provision
Citizenship applicants who are aged 14-64 must meet language requirements, and pass the citizenship test
Applicants must meet knowledge requirement in English or French
Strengthen restrictions on citizenship for people with foreign criminal charges and convictions
Applicants may be refused because of fraud
Shortening of the citizenship granting process from 3-steps to 1-step
Adult applicants must file Canadian income taxes to be eligible for citizenship

http://www.settlement.org/sys/whatshappen_detail.asp?anno_id=2015432

Comparative Table, current and future

http://www.academia.edu/8033934/Comparative_Bill_C-24_current_and_Future

 

[emiiuki]

Thanks, but I've known all this already
I'm just not clear what happens if I stay in Canada for 4 years without exiting (new rule) - do I become a citizen after 4 years or do I have to wait for 2 more years to meet the 6 years criteria?
Second question - are we going to be able to submit copies of our IELTS to fulfill language requirements?

Present rule for applying for citizenship

In order to apply for Canadian citizenship you must:
Be over 18 years of age;
Provide proof that you know how to speak and write in 1 of Canada's official languages (either English or French); (aged 18 - 54)
Be a Permanent Resident (PR);
Have lived in Canada as a PR for at least 3 years out of the 4 years (1,095 days) right before the day you apply; and
Apply for citizenship from within Canada.

http://www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?faq_id=4000342

New rule for applying for citizenship which may come effect from June / July 2015

Some changes include:
New residency requirements of 4 years (1,460 days) out of 6 years for citizenship eligibility
Permanent Residents must be physically present in Canada for 183 days (minimum) per year in 4 out of 6 years
Time spent in Canada as a non-permanent resident (non-PR) does not count towards the 6 years
A new “intent to reside” provision
Citizenship applicants who are aged 14-64 must meet language requirements, and pass the citizenship test
Applicants must meet knowledge requirement in English or French
Strengthen restrictions on citizenship for people with foreign criminal charges and convictions
Applicants may be refused because of fraud
Shortening of the citizenship granting process from 3-steps to 1-step
Adult applicants must file Canadian income taxes to be eligible for citizenship

http://www.settlement.org/sys/whatshappen_detail.asp?anno_id=2015432

Comparative Table, current and future

http://www.academia.edu/8033934/Comparative_Bill_C-24_current_and_Future

 

[rawdah]

Thanks, but I've known all this already
I'm just not clear what happens if I stay in Canada for 4 years without exiting (new rule) - do I become a citizen after 4 years or do I have to wait for 2 more years to meet the 6 years criteria?
Second question - are we going to be able to submit copies of our IELTS to fulfill language requirements?

1. You are eligile to apply straightaway for citizenship if you stay in Canada for 4 years continuously and of course meet other required conditions.

2. IELTS result is accepted as language proof even if it is expired. Pls see the following link:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizenship/language.asp

 

[rawaljignesh82]

Payments are determined by family income and number of children in a family. The lower the family income, the higher the child benefit.

Pls refer the following link for more info on child benefits

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/bnfts/menu-eng.html

yes Child benefit are determine by your income. when you first land in canada, you need to write you Indian income of previous year in the form . you do not need to submit anything. Most probably you will get full child benefit.

Child benefit are 100 dollar - universal benefit + 297 state child benefit. ( Universal benefit will be 160 from jan 2015)

As you soon as you land in canada, go for SIN number and collect the form from SERVICE CANADA.

Let me know for any query.

 

[rawaljignesh82]

Very Nice and great info.

Can you explain how much per child benefit is provided for new immigrants?

Per child

100 universal + 297 state child benefit . ( universal will be 160 from jan 2015). This one is for alberta. Every state has different.

 

[dmac11]

Per child

100 universal + 297 state child benefit . ( universal will be 160 from jan 2015). This one is for alberta. Every state has different.

Hi, does this mean the child benefit is a monthly payout for every child?
Pertaining to the 160 per child, there is another 297 per child additional as well. So the total is 457 per child benefit? Am i correct? This applies to children under the age of 6? Correct me if im wrong.

Thanks

 

[rawaljignesh82]

Hi, does this mean the child benefit is a monthly payout for every child?
Pertaining to the 160 per child, there is another 297 per child additional as well. So the total is 457 per child benefit? Am i correct? This applies to children under the age of 6? Correct me if im wrong.

Thanks

Universal Child benefit is 100 (or 160 from jan) under the 6 year old.
yes for me when I landed I was Receiving 100+297 =397. Once you file your Tax Return. Depends on your income it will decrease.

 

[hoping_15]

Universal Child benefit is 100 (or 160 from jan) under the 6 year old.
yes for me when I landed I was Receiving 100+297 =397. Once you file your Tax Return. Depends on your income it will decrease.

What about above 6 yrs old kids?

Thanks.

 

[dmac11]

What about above 6 yrs old kids?

Thanks.

Hi,

Staring this year 2015. They have amended this government benefit and it's very beneficial for us having kids until 18ys old.
Kids 0-6 will have $160/mo. and kids from 7-17 will have $60/mo.

Here's the link - http://www.budget.gc.ca/efp-peb/2014/uccb-puge-eng.html?utm_source=Priority&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=uccb

When you reached Canada, you need to register to the concerning government center for you be able to enjoy this benefit.

This is very helpful for us and one of reasons why Canada government is awesome. ;D

 

[hoping_15]

Hi,

Staring this year 2015. They have amended this government benefit and it's very beneficial for us having kids until 18ys old.
Kids 0-6 will have $160/mo. and kids from 7-17 will have $60/mo.

Here's the link - http://www.budget.gc.ca/efp-peb/2014/uccb-puge-eng.html?utm_source=Priority&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=uccb

When you reached Canada, you need to register to the concerning government center for you be able to enjoy this benefit.

This is very helpful for us and one of reasons why Canada government is awesome. ;D

Thank you.

 

[ninakap30]

Hello all,could somebody tell me please what steps do I have to follow for the activation of the public health insurance in Calgary?

 

[rawdah]

Hello all,could somebody tell me please what steps do I have to follow for the activation of the public health insurance in Calgary?

You can open a bank account in TD and get a bank statement from them the next day of opening the account which shows your address as this will serve as address proof for your application for health coverage.

Then you have to visit an authorised registry agent office in Calgary, get application form from them (the application form can also be downloaded from the website of Alberta health beforehand), fill it and submit it with your bank statement. The agent will also have a look at your original passport and copr and make entry in system.

The list of authorised registry agent office in Calgary is in the following link:
http://programs.alberta.ca/Contacts/Map.aspx?id=9745&city=Calgary

You will get the health card mailed at your provided address in 7 days after applying.

Link to download application form for health card: http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AHCIP-form-AHC0102.pdf

 

[dmac11]

Hi Rawdah,

How is the current situation in Calgary and in Alberta in General with concerns of the oil price declining. Been hearing that some company's are laying off employees. Does it only affect the oil and gas industry? any insights regarding construction industry?

Thanks in advance