Overview of application process

Overview of application process:

The following is an overview of the Skilled Worker application process and the role that we can play in assisting you in achieving your goals. For your ease of reference, find the following Table of Contents:-

SECTION 1:THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Subsection 1.1:Application Documents

(a) Documents Evidencing Work Experience

(b) Documents Evidencing Education

(c) Police Clearances

(d) Marriage and Related Certificates

(e) Birth Certificates

(f) Passports and ID Cards

(g) Photographs

(h) Documents Evidencing Settlement Funds

(I) Adaptability factors

Subsection 1.2:Government Fees

Subsection 1.3:Application Duration

Subsection 1.4:The Selection Interview

Subsection 1.5:Settling in the Province of Quebec

Subsection 1.6:Settlement Funds

SECTION 2:About Our Services

Subsection 2.1:Legal Services

Subsection 2.2:Legal Fees

Subsection 2.3:Benefits of Using an Attorney for Immigration cases

SECTION 3:WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

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1. THE APPLICATION PROCESS

1.1 Application Documents

You, your spouse and each dependent child aged 22 or over will each be required to complete the following forms:-

IMM 0008: Application for Permanent Residence in Canada.
Schedule 1: Background / Declaration
Schedule 3: Economic Classes - Federal Skilled Workers
IMM 5406: Additional Family Information
IMM 5476: Authority to Release Information to Designated Individuals

We can  provide you with these forms, and will complete them.

In addition, you will be required to submit the following documents in support of your application:

(a) Documents Evidencing Work Experience:

Original or certified copies of reference letters from present and/or past employers that confirm employment history ,duration of employment, positions held, main responsibilities and total annual remuneration. Employment letters should be printed on official company letterhead.

A photocopy of your Curriculum Vitae.

Your CV should set out, a summary of your work and education/training experience.

Any other documents attesting to your work experience.

(b) Documents Evidencing Education:

Documents confirming education background, including copies   of transcripts, certificates (for principle applicant and accompanying spouse). Please note that in order to qualify as dependents, all children 22 years of age and older must provide supporting documents to prove that they have been continuously enrolled in a school as full-time students since the age of 22.

(c) Police Clearances:

Local police certificate or letter of "no criminal record" for the applicant, the applicant's spouse and each child 22 years and over. A police certificate should be obtained for each country of residence for the past ten years, unless you resided there for   less than six months. While it is possible to submit an application before all police certificates have been obtained,     it is essential that you request these certificates without delay, as they can take considerable time to obtain.

(d) Marriage Certificates:

If applicable: marriage certificate, death certificate of your spouse, divorce papers, legal separation papers, child support papers, documents evidencing child custody, etc.  Please note that photocopies of these documents are acceptable. - You must provide information about your spouse and your children, if applicable, regardless of whether or not they will accompany you to Canada.

(e) Birth Certificates:

Birth certificate for each member of the family If these Documents are not available from your country, alternative documents which indicate date of birth may be acceptable.

(f) Passports and ID Cards:

Valid passport and, if applicable in your country, ID card for each member of the family. Where young children appear in their parent's passport, a copy of the parent's passport will typically be sufficient.

Passports should ideally be valid for a period of two years following the submission of your application. If any of your passports are set to expire sooner, we can still submit your application; updated passports will be required, however, in order to avoid unnecessary delays.

(g) Photographs:

Five, original passport-size photographs of each family member, with the name and birth date printed on    the back , size 35X45mm white back ground.

(h) Documents Evidencing Settlement Funds:

Copies of bank statements, share certificates with supporting valuations, real estate, etc. confirming that you have sufficient funds to support yourself and all of your dependents in Canada.

(i) Adaptability factors:

An applicant may receive a maximum of 10 points for any combination of the following elements:

1. Education of accompanying spouse of the principal applicant:-

Referring to the criteria provided for education in the selection grid:

3 points if the spouse   would qualify for 15 or 20 points.

4 points if the spouse   would qualify for 22 points.

5 points if the spouse   would qualify for 25 points.
2. Previous study in Canada

A principal applicant receives 5 points for adaptability if after age 17 ,applicants or their accompanying spouse, successfully completed a program of at least two years of full-time study at a post-secondary institution in Canada with appropriate authorization. In the case of a principal applicant and his or her spouse who both meet these requirements for previous study in Canada, points may only be awarded for one of them.

3. Previous work in Canada

A principal applicant receives 5 points for adaptability if applicants or their accompanying spouse engaged in full-time work in Canada with appropriate authorization for a period of at least one year. In the case of a principal applicant and his or her spouse or common-law partner who both meet these requirements for previous work in Canada, points may only be awarded for one of them.

4. Family relationship in Canada

The principal applicant receives 5 points for adaptability if applicants or their accompanying spouse   have a parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, spouse, common-law partner, sister, brother, uncle, aunt, nephew or niece who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and physically residing in Canada.

Please note that not all documents need be submitted at the beginning of the application process. Certain documents which are not readily available, or which will not be ready in time for a timely submission of your application, may be submitted at a later date. It is essential that your application contain true, accurate and complete information about yourself and all of your dependents (regardless of whether they will accompany you to Canada). You must therefore not only submit accurate information.

1.2 Government Fees

(a) Processing Fees: see the fees

C$550 for the principal applicant;

C$550 for the applicant's spouse & each accompanying dependent 22 years of age &over.

CAD$150 for each accompanying dependent under 22 years of age.

payable by money order or bank draft made payable to The Receiver General for Canada; must accompany the application;

non-refundable, even if the application is refused.

(b) Right of Landing Fees:

C$490 payable by the principal applicant and each accompanying dependent over the age of 22.

payable at any time during the application process, but must be paid before a visa can be issued

fully refundable if a visa is not issued or if the application is withdrawn.

(c) Other Fees:

medical examination fees will be payable during the application process.

1.3 Application Period

After all of the required documents are received at our office, it will take approximately two to three weeks for us to put your application into submission form and have it delivered to the processing post. An acknowledgement will be issued by the processing post approximately two to three months following their receipt of the application, at which time we will also receive an indication as to whether a selection interview will be required in your case. We would expect the whole application process to take approximately 12 to 18 months, depending upon the processing post selected and whether or not a selection interview is required.

1.4 The Selection Interview

The purpose of the selection interview is to give the Visa Officer an opportunity to confirm that the applicant meets the Selection Criteria, evaluate the language ability of the applicant, and assess the applicant's personal suitability as a permanent resident of Canada. The interview process is not to be taken lightly: certain of the Selection Criteria -- in particular, that of "personal suitability" are difficult to assess objectively. Ultimately, the Visa Officer will make the final determination as to whether the Selection Criteria have been met. We play a hands-on role in preparing all of our clients for their selection interviews. When selecting a processing post, do not forget that you and possibly your dependents who are at least 22 years of age will be required to travel to such post in order to attend the selection interview unless, of course, an interview waiver is obtained. It is your responsibility to obtain any required visitor-visas for such purpose ,if applicable.

1.5 Settling in the Province of Quebec

The Province of Quebec works union with the Federal Government of Canada to select its Skilled Worker applicants. If you intend to settle in the Province of Quebec, it is the Government of Quebec that will determine whether you qualify as a Skilled Worker, and the applicable Selection Criteria may differ from those implemented by the Federal Government. Rest assured that with offices located in the Province of Quebec / Montreal, we have the necessary expertise to guide you through the Quebec immigration process, as well as all Federal immigration procedures. Please note that once you have successfully immigrated to Canada, you may settle in the city/province of your choice; you are also guaranteed complete freedom of mobility to settle in any other city or province in the future.

1.6 Settlement Funds

Applicants are required to prove that they will have enough funds to support themselves and any accompanying dependents upon their arrival in Canada. You do not have to show evidence of these funds at the beginning of the application process. The actual amount of settlement funds required will vary depending on family size, the size of the city in which you intend to settle and your ability to prove that you have other potential sources of income.

2. About Our Services

2.1 Legal Services

The following is a summary of the legal services which we provide on behalf of our Skilled Worker clients:

final preparation of all necessary application forms for the principal applicant and all dependents;
Review of evidence of employment in order to allow clear presentation of applicant qualifications
ensuring that all documents are consistent with requirements of Canadian immigration laws and regulations.
Assistance in the selection of appropriate intended destinations within Canada if you are not yet aware of the respective advantages of the various regions of Canada;
monitoring and tracking your filed application, and timely scheduling of your selection interview, if required.
assisting you and your dependants in preparing for a selection interview, should one be required, including:

providing tips on fine-tuning your "personal suitability" evaluation;
With the referring of our past experience with old clients in situations similar to your own.
advising on common questions or issues that may be asked by the interviewing visa officers;
providing you with all Canadian "National Occupation Code "guidelines and definitions relevant to your application.
providing you with relevant labor market information for your intended destination and occupation.
providing you the assessment of your qualifications.
Helping and advising you on all matters that you wish to have addressed.
Helping in the completion of medical examinations.

2.2 Legal Fees

Our professional fees for the services outlined above :

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2.3 Benefits of Using an Attorney for Immigration Cases

The immigration process generally involves the applicant being evaluate by an immigration official based on a particular set of supposedly "objective" criteria. These criteria are regularly revised and updated, and failure to keep abreast of these changes can lead to complicate and even rejection. The Immigration lawyers have to keep themselves updated on all legal changes, we also have access to the government's most recent policies - many of which are not available to the general public. In fact, we positively believe that lawyers are the most suitable persons of presenting their clients' cases in a clear and comprehensive manner, resulting in cases being processed faster and with just few errors.

As attorneys,` we are affiliated with several legal associations which are only open to lawyers. Through discussions with our immigration-law colleagues, at legal conferences and via various internet discussion groups, we are further kept updated on all of the latest developments in this constantly changing field of law. By sharing common experiences and working together to resolve problems, we are able to form a rich network of knowledge and expertise which is simply not easily available to the general public or immigration consultants.

Our experience has also prove that attorneys can play a positive role in representing our client's interests in dealing with immigration officials and Canadian/Provincial regulatory and professional licensing bodies – both prior to and after the submission of applications. For example, we have been successful in helping our client's qualify as Skilled Workers by clearing certain discrepancies between the official government Selection Criteria and the rules of the different Canadian professional licensing bodies. By maintaining close contact with these official bodies and Canadian immigration authorities, we are in a good position to advocate on our clients' behalf and resolve the difficulties that could not be overcome by non-attorneys.

Another factor is that only attorneys are allowed to present their clients cases in court proceedings. Because the government's selection formula has become so complicated, that many decisions rendered by visa officers may be successfully overturned in appeal proceedings.

Therefore, we believe that there are less chances to make the mistakes that could result in unnecessary delays in the processing of our clients' applications.

For all of the foregoing reasons, we believe that many applicants would be most beneficially served by appointing a legal advocate.

3. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

We hope that the foregoing has been useful and informative. Should you require any additional information regarding the application process please feel free to contact us AHMAD FARHAN, Mobile +96655-6633825 Jeddah 21362 P.O .Box 128373 Saudi Arabia International Number: +1(514)6679277 info@canfarhan.com