Illegal immigrant

[anawhite1120]

who is considered to be illegal immigrant in canada?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

who is considered to be illegal immigrant in canada?

A person with no status.

 

[anawhite1120]

I heard that one who crossed the border illegally is an illegal immigrant

 

[bellaluna]

I heard that one who crossed the border illegally is an illegal immigrant

That's pretty obvious.

Essentially if you're in Canada without permission (status).

 

[Qwertypod]

I heard that one who crossed the border illegally is an illegal immigrant

That would make sense. They are also considered illegal.

 

[anawhite1120]

what if someone came over a visitors visa or a transit visa and did not go back, technically he/she did not enter / crossed the border illegally!

 

[Impatient Dankaroo]

what if someone came over a visitors visa or a transit visa and did not go back, technically he/she did not enter / crossed the border illegally!

But if their visa expired and they are still in the country, they are illegal

 

[scylla]

what if someone came over a visitors visa or a transit visa and did not go back, technically he/she did not enter / crossed the border illegally!

Yes, that's correct. However it's still possible for them to be in Canada illegally if they have remained in Canada beyond their allowed visit without applying for an extension.

You would have to provide us with the details of the situation you are asking about for us to really answer your questions.

 

[anawhite1120]

situation is the same
I came over to canada on transit visa, and now I am living here
what should I do to convert my status?

 

[scylla]

situation is the same
I came over to canada on transit visa, and now I am living here
what should I do to convert my status?

How long ago did you arrive?

 

[anawhite1120]

How long ago did you arrive?

1 month

 

[scylla]

1 month

You need to qualify and apply for PR through an economic immigration stream like Express Entry just like anyone else. Being in Canada gives you no advantages when it comes to applying. You can find information about the Express Entry program here:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...ces/immigrate-canada/express-entry/works.html

 

[anawhite1120]

You need to qualify and apply for PR through an economic immigration stream like Express Entry just like anyone else. Being in Canada gives you no advantages when it comes to applying. You can find information about the Express Entry program here:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...ces/immigrate-canada/express-entry/works.html

my score is 330 and it does not help

 

[anawhite1120]

can anyone help me here to get a work permit, I read that for software engineers in Quebec it does not required LMIA

 

[scylla]

my score is 330 and it does not help

Have you looked into the PNP programs. Can you increase your score?