TABLE OF CONTENTS

Canada Immigration Step by Step

Introduction

How to Use this Ebook

Chapter 1   The Immigrants Dream Land

• Why do people want to immigrate to Canada 

• The Top 10 Countries with the Best Quality of Life  

Chapter 2   Legal Ways to Immigrate to Canada

• 8 Ways to Legally Immigrate to Canada

Chapter 3   Important Immigration Terms to Remember 

Chapter 4   Economic Classes - Federal Skilled Workers Program

• Basic checklist to determine if you qualify for independent immigration

• Explanation of the basic requirements for independent immigration

• Who can apply as an independent immigrant   

• What are the advantages of going to Canada as an independent immigrant    

• What is the difference between Canadian Permanent Visa and a USA Immigration H1B Visa

• Do you need to have a relative in Canada to be approved as an immigrant    

• Single applicants - If you are thinking of getting married ... is it better to get married before you apply or after you receive the permanent residence status      

• Married Applicants - Who should apply  

• Who is included in my application

• Who is considered a spouse  

• Who is considered a dependent child

• What if I have children in a previous relationship

• What if my spouse or dependent children will not accompany me to Canada

Chapter 5  The Application Process

• The whole application process in 8 simple steps

• Who is a permanent resident             

Chapter 6  The Immigration Point System

• What is the Point System 

• How the point system works

• Summary of  how the point system works

• Is it possible to qualify as an immigrant  with less than 75 points   

• I got more than 75 points. Am I guaranteed to become an immigrant

Chapter 7  Occupations in High Demand

• What is the National Occupation Classification (NOC)

• What if my occupation is not on the NOC 

• What are the Main Duties of each occupation

• What is Human Resources Canada Centre (HRDC)  

• What is arranged employment  

Chapter 8  For Engineers, Technicians, Technologists or Pharmacists Only

• Initial Assessment 

• Links to organizations that conduct the initial assessment for Engineers, Technicians, Technologist or Pharmacist 

Chapter 9  The National Occupations Classification List with Job Description for Each Occupation

• What is the use of the NOC

• Main Duties of your Occupation

• Other titles of your occupation as used in Canada 

• What employers in Canada may require from you based on your occupation

Chapter 10   Finding a Job in Canada Even before Immigrating

• How to get additional 15  points by finding a job before you apply for immigration

• Do you  need to have a Canadian job offer before you can apply for an immigrant visa 

• How to find a job when you are outside Canada

• How to prepare a cover letter and resume that is acceptable to Canadian Employers 

• Sample Cover Letters 

• Sample Resumes

• Tips on how to directly contact a Canadian Employer

• Top Ten Skills that Canadian Employers are looking for

Chapter 11  How to Estimate your Points

• How to assess yourself using the Manual Self Assessment Worksheet

• Detailed explanation of the 6 factors   

Chapter 12  The Immigration Points Calculator

• How to easily assess yourself using the Immigration Points Calculator - calculate your points in just a matter of seconds !

• How to use the immigration points calculator     

• Start Calculating your Points Now!   

Chapter 13  The Complete Application Kit

• The Visa Application Kit

• Official Instructions on how to complete the forms

• The Official Visa Forms

• Specific Instructions based on country          

• How to get the Visa Application Kit

• Address of Canadian Embassies all over the World

• Get the forms now !

Chapter 14  The Importance of Complete Documentation

• Importance of  complete documentation

• Pointers on how to prepare the application form and other required documents

• What passports are not acceptable

Chapter 15  Sample Application Forms

• The Sample Forms are completely filled-up so that you can use it as a pattern

• Detailed instructions on how to fill-up the forms by yourself

Chapter 16  The Required Fees and Funds

• Two categories of  fees and funds required

• How much fee is required for Canadian Immigration Services

• What are the fees to be paid

• Do I have to pay fees for non-accompanying family members  

• Are there any other fees or costs

• Required Funds to settle in Canada

• What do you mean by settlement funds 

• What is the basis of the required Settlement Funds

• I don't have enough money. Will my application be automatically disapproved

• What is the purpose of the settlement funds

• How much settlement funds is required

• Forms of settlement funds

• How to compute the required settlement funds

• Use the currency converter to know how much you need using your own currency

Chapter 17  Submitting Your Application

• How to submit your application

• Where to submit your application

• List of Canadian Visa Offices around the world

• Factors that may delay the processing of your application

• What should you use in sending your application to the Visa Section - courier, regular, registered mail 

Chapter 18  What Happens After Submitting Your Application

• How to check the status of your status online

• What do you have to do after submitting the application to the Visa Section

• How long does the application process take 

• Will I be subject to background and other checks 

• How is the background check done

Chapter 19  Interview Preparation and Tips

• Sample Interview Questions and Answers

• Three reasons for the selection interview

• Checklist of documents you need to bring during the interview

• When is the selection interview held 

• Where is the selection interview being made 

• How long is the interview

• Do I have to be fluent in English or French during the interview

• What if  I am not fluent or I don't speak English or French, but I was called in for an interview

• What will I wear during the selection interview

• Clothing Tips and Samples for Ladies

• Clothing Tips and Samples for Men

• What is a security interview 

• What is an interview waiver 

• Is there anything I can do to obtain an interview waiver

• Do my spouse and children need to come with me to the interview  

• Can my spouse and I have our interviews in two different  locations

• How will I conduct myself during the selection interview

• Tips during the interview.

Chapter 20  Important Facts About Canada that you need to know to help you during the Interview

Chapter 21 The Medical Examination

• Complete list of authorized doctors or designated medical practitioners (DMP) around the world

• Procedures for the Medical Examinations

• What are the examinations to be done 

• Checklist of things to bring to the during the medical examinations

• Who should pay for the medical exams

• Medical conditions that require a medical surveillance 

• Procedure for medical surveillance

• Reasons your application maybe rejected based solely on medical grounds

• What is medical surveillance

• Can my own doctor do the medical examination 

• What does serious disease means

• What do you mean by "excessive demand" on Canada's health or social services 

• Other factors in determining whether an person is inadmissible on medical grounds

• Why will my non-accompanying dependents be required to complete medical examinations 

• Can my dependents undergo the medical examination in another country 

• Can the DMP advise me regarding my application For how long is the medical examination valid 

• Will my application be rejected if I have a certain disease or disorder 

• I am pregnant, will I still have to undergo the medical examination 

• Will I receive a copy of the medical report and the result of the medical examination

• What is included in the medical examination

Chapter 22 Changes that Need to Be Reported

• Changes to Your  Mailing Address

• Changes to Your  Marital Status or Family Composition

• I recently got married, how do I add my spouse to my application

• I wasn't married  when I applied for immigration but I'm married now.  Can I land in Canada alone and sponsor my spouse once I am in Canada

• My wife has recently given birth,  do I need to add this child to our application  Do I need to get a passport for the baby 

• I didn't have any children when I applied for immigration but my wife has given birth. Can I land in Canada and sponsor my baby later   

Chapter 23  When Your Application is Denied

• Reasons why your immigration application can be denied

• Can I re-apply again after my application is denied  

• Should I apply immediately 

• What to do next if my application is denied 

Chapter 24 When Your Application is Approved

• What is a Permanent Resident Visa 

• What should I do after I receive my visa(s)

• How soon should I land in Canada after receiving the visa

• What if my dependents or I are unable to travel to Canada before our visas expire 

Chapter 25   Before You Land in Canada

• Checklist of things to do before you leave for Canada

• What to bring to Canada

• What not to bring to Canada

• Important addresses of Canadian Agencies you may need to contact 

Chapter 26  Arriving in Canada

• Checklist of things to do after arriving in Canada

• What happens when you arrive in the Port of Entry

• Do I have to land in  a certain province within Canada to settle  

• Can I leave Canada after landing there

• What are my rights and obligations as a permanent resident of Canada 

• Can I lose my Canadian Permanent Status 

Chapter 27  The Permanent Resident Card

• What is the Permanent Resident (PR) Card

• Sample copy of a PR card

• Who will need a PR card

• Do children of Permanent Residents born outside Canada need a PR Card too

• What about those children born in Canada, do they need a PR Card too

• Where can I apply for a PR Card 

• What if I change my mailing address

• What if I don't have a PR card

• I am already a Canadian citizen, do I still need a PR Card

• What is the importance of the PR Card when traveling

• What are the other features of the PR Card

• Is there any document I can use aside from the PR Card

• What if I don't have plans to travel internationally before I become a Canadian citizen

• Can the government used this PR Card to spy on me

• How much is the PR Card 

• How long is the card valid

• Tell me more about the PR Card

Chapter 28  Housing in Canada

• Will finding a place to live be the same everywhere in Canada

• How much do houses and apartments cost

• How do you find an apartment to rent 

• What can you expect in a rented apartment

• What legal arrangements are involved in renting 

• How do you buy a house 

• What can you expect when you buy a house 

• What legal arrangements are involved in buying a house 

Chapter 29  Working in Canada

• What is a Social insurance Number (SIN)

• What is the job-market like in Canada

• Does Permanent Residence status in Canada permit me to enter/work in the USA

• Can I practice another occupation other than my "Intended Occupation" 

• Do professionals need registration and licensing to work in Canada

• What is the office dress code in Canada

• Non-Working Holidays in Canada

• How do I get paid and how much 

• Links to job sites and other useful information related to working in Canada

Chapter 30 The Canadian Citizenship

• What are some of the advantages of obtaining a Canadian citizenship

• Do I have to apply for Canadian Citizenship as soon as I am eligible

• Requirements on how to become a Canadian Citizen

Chapter 31  Useful Links

• Federal Government

• Provincial Government

• Learning about Canada

• Interesting Places to go in  Canada

• Studying in Canada

• Finding a Job

• Doing Business in Canada

• Other Sites of Interest

Bonus Report  1 - The Live-in Caregiver Program

Bonus Report 2  - The Provincial Nominee Program

Special Report - How to choose lawyers, immigration consultants or any representative

• How to know when you need someone to help you with your immigration plans

• Who can represent you - lawyers, consultants

• Tips on how to choose lawyers, consultants

• Where to go for help when things go wrong