What is Immigration?

Definition: “The act of immigrating; the passing or coming into a country for the purpose of permanent residence.”

 What do birds do when the weather begins to turn cold? They fly to another country where the weather is warmer. This move from one place to another is called migration. The birds migrate to a better climate.

    People also move from one country to another. If the people go to a new country for just a short visit, they are usually called tourists. If people move to another country with the intention of living there, it is called immigration. The people are called immigrants.

    Many immigrants plan to live in the new country for a long period of time. They want to become citizens of the new country. The number of people who immigrate to a new country is very large. In 2005, over 190 million people changed countries. That sounds like a lot of people. Actually, that is only three of every one hundred citizens of the world or 3%. The rest of the citizens of the world stayed in their own countries.

  Man has migrated to different parts of the world since the beginning of history. How else do you think land all over the world was settled? Humans migrated across a land bridge between the lands of northern Asia to the land that would become North America. They migrated from the far north to the far south and populated areas as they moved.

  When countries were formed, questions about immigration arose. Some people oppose movement from one country to another. The number of available workers can dwindle when laborers immigrate to another country. Some people believe that an unhealthy living environment is created when people of different backgrounds and cultures live together. The host country is strained when too many immigrants are allowed to settle. More schools, more hospitals, and more housing are needed. These all cost the host country a lot of money.

The desire for a better life is sometimes so big that it makes people leave their countries and their families and work in other countries. They know that they will have to face difficult moments that they won't be able to communicate with the persons around them, that maybe they will have to work in illegal conditions to get the money they need for their families, but all take these chances and they hope they will succeed.

On the other hand, there are persons who immigrate just for the sake of the persons they love. They leave their families to make other families with the persons they love. Women go to meet the men they love who have chosen other countries to start a new life, even if they miss their families and their friends.

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Applicant is asked to undergo medical and security clearances. Applicant incurs expenses related to medical and application for security clearances, wherever applicable.

Finally the applicant is asked to deposit the Right to Permanent Resident fee. This is only applicable if the application has been approved. This fee covers for the applicant and his spouse or the common – law partner. It is to be paid before the issuance of the permanent resident visa. This fee is refundable incase the applicant decides to cancel his application or does not use his visa.

Applicant must submit his passport for the stamping on the visa.

The process might seem very easy but many a times a minor error leads to the rejection of an application. It has to be remembered that while dealing with such an application, it is actually being dealt with bureaucracy. Here, everything goes by the law book. Thus, hiring an immigration advisor will ensure that even the smallest of details are not missed.

Need of Immigration:

Pundits from various disciplines have multiple reasons as to why people immigrate…

Financially Secured Future: When we see it from an economist point of view, the picture is quite clear – people immigrate to gain ‘Financial Stability and Better Future Prospects.’ It is as simple as that! Here is an example – if another country is offering better future anticipations, higher wages and a polished lifestyle, any person would think of immigrating to the other country! And why not!

High Standard of Living: Now some people give high emphasis on ‘High Standard of Living.’ It is often seen that parents send their children abroad to attain a better lifestyle. The reality is that they try their level-best to provide better career prospects and lifestyle to their children which they themselves might not have acquired in their lives. And ‘immigration’ is the perfect answer to their concerns.

Education: Other countries are attired with a huge range of educational opportunities. Be it top-class universities, high schools, colleges, professional institutes or no matter what, students can get themselves enrolled in any of them in accordance with their preference levels.

Start of a Series: If sociologists are to be believed, it is a chain of events. The first person immigrates and sends “Happily Settled” information to his loved ones living in the native country. And then what… others also immigrate to the same country (or probably a better one) to enhance their future prospects.

Political Reasons: In addition, a wide range of political reasons are arrayed with the term ‘immigration.’ People immigrate to maintain a global presence amongst various countries. Moreover, few think that they are not decked with ample political freedom, so they immigrate to other countries in search of the same. Some change their citizenship to gain a new identity, some to get political rights and others for a better living ambiance.

Needs of Different Personalities: Every person is decked with a different persona. Extroverts and work-oriented personalities are more likely to immigrate alone as compared to those who are introvert and family-oriented. The later ones have higher chances of immigrating with their families, rather than alone!

Soul Mate: Various people are finding the prospect of getting married in other countries quite hot.

These are some of the top reasons as to why people immigrate! If you are one of those who are planning to immigrate, then it is always wide to hire the ace services of a professional immigration expert.

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Complete background check may be done on documents and information that has been provided on the forms as also accompanying documents. Where required, the applicant may be given an opportunity to provide an explanation or additional documents. However, it is essential to note that doing so is the case officer’s discretion. Case officer is within his right to take a decision based on submitted documents and refuse to accept any new documents or evidence that applicant may like to apply. So doing forms correctly and providing all documents and information the first time, is very important.

Applicant is asked to undergo medical and security clearances. Applicant incurs expenses related to medical and application for security clearances, wherever applicable.

Finally the applicant is asked to deposit the Right to Permanent Resident fee. This is only applicable if the application has been approved. This fee covers for the applicant and his spouse or the common – law partner. It is to be paid before the issuance of the permanent resident visa. This fee is refundable incase the applicant decides to cancel his application or does not use his visa.

Applicant must submit his passport for the stamping on the visa.

The process might seem very easy but many a times a minor error leads to the rejection of an application. It has to be remembered that while dealing with such an application, it is actually being dealt with bureaucracy. Here, everything goes by the law book. Thus, hiring an immigration advisor will ensure that even the smallest of details are not missed.

Disadvantage in Immigration

Immigrating to Canada is a dream for most of us. We spend our precious resources including time, money, skills and other efforts to get Immigration status as soon as possible. It takes countless months or even years to get the whole process completed and finally we immigrant to Canada. But what happens after we reach there and try to start a new life! Most of the new immigrants have a real awkward experience. All their energies and high spirits vanish, even in the first few weeks of their landing.

1. Too much Expectation:

As they say “Canada is the dreamland”, so naturally your expectation goes sky rocket as you are now a part of this “dreamland”.

You expect to get everything as easy as possible, but remember you are an immigrant and Canada welcomes more than 300,000 immigrants yearly, you have a tough competition to face, so don't expect too much in the initial stages of your settlement.

2. Lack of adaptability:

Immigrants come from different cultures and nations. There are more than 150 nations residing in Canada making it a multi-cultural country. As a new immigrant, some people feel reluctant to adapt the new Canadian culture and society, and hence put them into isolation, which result in failure of adaptability.

3. Lack of funds:

Money plays a very important in your survival as new immigrant. Some immigrants do unnecessary Spending in early stages of their settlement and ends up with shortage of funds to survive. You may save money by not buying a car or a house in the beginning. Keep your money in hand as much as possible till you get a decent job.

4. Language proficiency:

Believe it or not language proficiency (English or French) is a major component helping in your settlement. I cannot emphasis more on this factor. All job interviews are conducted in English or French. If you don't have speaking power and fluency in expressing yourself, you are considered “unfit” for the job, no matter how experienced you are for the applied job.

Age plays a dominant role in your settlement after you get immigration. If you become an immigrant in early stages of your life, for instance in your 20s then it is considered as an ideal situation.

If for some reason you fall under the age group of 40+ years then I must warn you that it’s going to be a tough ground for you. Getting job in this age group is really difficult, especially if you have no Canadian experience. Your current experience may or may not be helpful depending upon your area of expertise.

So if you are of mature age (40+), chances are very high that you must be a married person, hence you have more responsibilities and therefore more to spend. You may get frustrated by not getting job of your field of expertise or caliber, while spending you’re brought over money/funds in the form of rent, bills, grocery, insurance etc.

Due to your physical condition at mature age, doing labor type jobs is not painful for you, which is unfortunately the last option to survive as new immigrant. It is important to note that immigrants of 40+ have managerial positions and handsome salary packages in their native countries. It greatly demoralizes them to see that they are earning merely $8 or $10 per hour in a factory while working like donkeys (sorry, but this is reality).

6. Isolation or No Networking:

This is very common. People come to a new place and don't mix up in the culture and society, hence got isolated. If you don't do social networking properly, your circle of relations will not grow, making it tough to get new opportunities.

7. Wrong selection of destination:

Most of the people land in big cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal. These metropolitan cities have more opportunities compared to other cities of Canada.

If for some reason, you landed in a city where you have no native community, you might have Difficulty surviving.

8. Poor health:

This is no kidding. If you are not healthy enough to bare the tough factory (labor) job, it may put extra burden on yourself, resulting in loosing health. Furthermore, weather especially severe cold may affect your health, if you don't focus on your diet. You have come to Canada for better life and health, so loosing health may create a sense of frustration.

9. Committing Fraud or Crime:

Canadian law enforcement is as strong as it should be. We have heard of credit card or similar fraud stories, where someone tried to cheat the authorities and got arrested.

Always respect the law and if in doubt contact official authorities. They are helpful.

10. Canadian Experience:

Last but not least, every time you appear for a job interview they ask for Canadian experience and you think in your mind, how is it possible to have Canadian experience when you are a novice here! I hope this information helps you in understanding the challenges faced by new immigrants and how they get demoralized so soon and return back to where they initially belong.

Application Process – Federal Skilled Worker Immigration Programme

Prior and a proper understanding of immigration application process is crucial for any immigration programmers. In order to be successful in the first attempt itself and be accepted by the Citizenship and Immigration Canada, it is recommended to get a feel of the entire process before working on it.

The application procedure for federal skilled worker is as follows:

• The applicant must assess his chances and minimum pass mark vis-à-vis qualifications, experience, occupation, credentials and adaptability factors. He must ensure that the Federal Skilled Worker is the right category for him. Also, choose the right application form.
• These forms could either be typed out or filled in hand.
• The questions should be answered very carefully with truthfulness giving all the required details. Make sure that all the forms are complete since, incomplete forms would be rejected.
• An estimation of the cost incurred for the processing fee for the applicants and his dependents. This fee should be attached along with the forms.
• The application will then be submitted at the centralized intake office (CIO) in Nova Scotia, Canada. CIO will assess whether the application meets the selection criteria and will revert with a positive or negative decision. If decision is negative, the application fee would be returned. However, if decision is positive, the application will be forwarded to the designated country visa post.
• The application is then be submitted with all documents with the local visa post.
• The applicant must submit the test score report related to language proficiency. Applicant have to incur the expenses for taking the language tests or any other related training.
• Complete background check may be done on documents and information that has been provided on the forms as also accompanying documents. Where required, the applicant may be given an opportunity to provide an explanation or additional documents. However, it is essential to note that doing so is the case officer’s discretion. Case officer is within his right to take a decision based on submitted documents and refuse to accept any new documents or evidence that applicant may like to apply. So doing forms correctly and providing all documents and information the first time, is very important.
• Applicant is asked to undergo medical and security clearances. Applicant incurs expenses related to medical and application for security clearances, wherever applicable.
• Finally the applicant is asked to deposit the Right to Permanent Resident fee. This is only applicable if the application has been approved. This fee covers for the applicant and his spouse or the common – law partner. It is to be paid before the issuance of the permanent resident visa. This fee is refundable incase the applicant decides to cancel his application or does not use his visa.
• Applicant must submit his passport for the stamping on the visa.

The process might seem very easy but many a times a minor error leads to the rejection of an application. It has to be remembered that while dealing with such an application, it is actually being dealt with bureaucracy. Here, everything goes by the law book. Thus, hiring an immigration advisor will ensure that even the smallest of details are not missed.