where and how to begin?

[mom2saleem]

Hey everyone,

I'm new so firstly, please forgive me if I ask some dumb questions....as of right now, I don't know much about the Canadian immigration process, only the US process.



Could any of you guys tell me the best way to begin the process? I know there are a few routes to this, but I'm looking for something that is similar to the US version of a self petitioning immigrant. Pretty much, go to CA on a visitor visa or any other short term visa, and switch status over. Is this even possible? Again, I'm just drawing on the stuff I know from USCIS, so it may or may not be.

Or is there a way to apply for and get a residence visa while in the US? Say I want to file everything, and just sit back and wait until things are done?(again, if this is an option)

If the above isn't do-able, whats the next easiest way to do this? I'm 24, a US citizen(if that makes a diff.), fluent in engish and moderately conversant in french. Also have a background in healthcare, so maybe the skilled worker program is an option?

Lastly, I have 2 dependant children under age 3 and am married. No clue if that has any bearing on anything.

Thanks guys!

 

[PMM]

Hi

Hey everyone,

I'm new so firstly, please forgive me if I ask some dumb questions....as of right now, I don't know much about the Canadian immigration process, only the US process.



Could any of you guys tell me the best way to begin the process? I know there are a few routes to this, but I'm looking for something that is similar to the US version of a self petitioning immigrant. Pretty much, go to CA on a visitor visa or any other short term visa, and switch status over. Is this even possible? Again, I'm just drawing on the stuff I know from USCIS, so it may or may not be.

Or is there a way to apply for and get a residence visa while in the US? Say I want to file everything, and just sit back and wait until things are done?(again, if this is an option)

If the above isn't do-able, whats the next easiest way to do this? I'm 24, a US citizen(if that makes a diff.), fluent in engish and moderately conversant in french. Also have a background in healthcare, so maybe the skilled worker program is an option?

Lastly, I have 2 dependant children under age 3 and am married. No clue if that has any bearing on anything.

Thanks guys!

1. No, you can go as a visitor and switch to permanent residence.
2. You have to determine if you or your spouse would qualify as a permanent resident. You would need at least 1 years experience in a job on the list of "38" http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/backgrounders/2008/2008-11-28a.asp in the past 10 years to qualify.
3. If you don't have experience in the "38" you would not qualify, unless you have worked or studied in Canada or have a job offer from Canada.
4. You can take the self assessment test at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-who.asp to see if you qualify. That link pretty well has all the info. that you need.

 

[Gilby]

I would like to call my 4 yers old boy to canada

Hello,
I came to Canada as international student and successfully completed my 2 years of study. My husband joined me one year later. now we are on open work permit till 2016. Currently i am working in a full time position falls in NOC B. we would like to call our dependent child with us. So what are the documents and forms need to be filled up?