How temporary residents can apply for PR visa in Canada

 The Covid-19 pandemic and related international travel restrictions made thousands of foreign nationals in Canada feel helpless after losing their immigration status. The office closures followed by the national lockdown intensified the tension and confusion. Canada had also halted express entry rounds of invitations for skilled workers and only focused on inviting applicants already in Canada. 

If you have lost your status in Canada, it’s natural to feel as if you are out of options, but you are not. There are tremendous opportunities available for temporary residents to adjust their status in Canada after the expiration of their visas. Let’s talk about them all:

 What does it mean to be out of status? 

Having an immigration status means that a foreign national is legally allowed to live and work in Canada, either temporary or permanent. A person may be a temporary resident if they are permitted to remain in Canada for a specific period only. 

Temporary residents in Canada are mainly students or work permit holders. Permits and visas come with both validity and expiration date. Someone is a temporary resident in Canada until the date specified on their visa stamp expires.

Staying in Canada or any other country beyond the expiry date is an offense as per the immigration law. If a person has not applied to extend their visa in Canada, they must exit the country as soon as the expiry date arrives. 

For temporary residents in Canada who want to live in Canada, the first step is to apply to adjust or restore their immigration status. The restoration status must be applied within 90 days of the expiration of your permit. 

Your chances of getting permanent residency will be thin if you fail to apply within these 90 days. 

Express Entry 

You’d be surprised to know that many temporary residents in the federal Express Entry pool wait for their permanent residency status approval. These candidates also have an excellent comprehensive ranking system (CRS ranking) compared to their counterparts, mainly because of their Canadian experience. Some also have a job offer or provincial nomination that further increases their score strengthen their chances of receiving an ITA during express entry rounds of invitations. An applicant’s profile remains active in the Express Entry system regardless of their visa status. 

As long as you abide by the 90 days and comply with all conditions regarding your status, such as not working or leaving the country (if your application gets rejected), there will be no negative impact on your express entry profile. 

Please note: If your permit is no longer valid, but you have applied for the extension of your status while the immigration officers assess your application. In that case, you can work in Canada as per the conditions of your previous visa while awaiting the decision on your new application. 

Sponsorship 

Spousal sponsorship is another preferred option for those with an expired visa status. If your spouse or partner is a Canadian permanent resident or citizen, they can sponsor you for permanent residency. 

Just like any other spousal sponsorship applications, the applicant and the sponsor must be able to prove that their relationship is genuine and meet all legal requirements determined for legal relationships in Canada.

 

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Moving to Canada from India? Learn How to make it Happen

 If you are skilled professional planning to immigrate to Canada, you have come to the right place. Moving to Canada can be an exciting as well as challenging experience, especially when you have no clue about the process, immigration guidelines, visa procedures, visa pathways, etc. But don’t worry, we are here to take the pressure off from you. We have put together this handy guide for you which tells you everything about ways to apply for Canada PR visa from India.

Immigration Programs

The first step is to find out the most suitable immigration pathway for you. Canada has over 100 immigration pathways skilled workers can choose from as per their eligibility. You must determine which visa stream is apt for you. Are you looking for permanent residency? Or you want to work temporarily in Canada? Or you simply want to apply for a student visa? If you want to move to Canada permanently, then you must go for permanent residency pathways.

Express Entry

Express entry is the most popular and fastest way to migrate to Canada. The online system is used to manage permanent residency applications from skilled professionals under three economic categories:

 

•       Federal Skilled Worker Program
•       Federal Skilled Trades Program
•       Canadian Experience Class

 

The Express Entry follows Canada points’ calculator system to evaluate a candidate’s eligibility to apply for a PR visa. It allocates scores based on an applicant’s age, language skills, work experience, job offer, provincial nomination, education, and other adaptability factors. The highest scoring applicants are given an invitation to apply.

Canadian provinces also pick eligible candidates from express entry.

Temporary residence pathways

The temporary residence permit allows its holder to be in Canada for a specific time period to pursue any activities, as mentioned on the immigration documents. Temporary residents are authorized to gain an entry in Canada for the purpose of studying, working, or visiting. There are three immigration pathways under the same:

 

•         Work in Canada
•        Travel in Canada
•        Visit Canada

 

Working in Canada

 

Once you move to Canada, the first thing is to look for a job to generate some income for yourself and your family. You may consider the following things while looking for a job in Canada:

·        Work authorization- you must ensure that you have obtained proper authorization to work in Canada. If you are a PR visa holder, then you are automatically authorized to work in Canada.

·        Job Bank- Job Bank is one of the most popular job-hunting portals in Canada. It is designed to help people find their dream job in Canada. The government of Canada operates this portal to help people with their employment needs. You can search for a job using the Canada NOC list and learn about the scope of your profile in Canada. 

·        Skills Update- You may enroll for certification or training to enhance your existing skills. Many occupations are regulated in Canada, hence, requires an applicant to apply for the license before practicing their occupation. It is beneficial to check whether your occupation is regulated or not before heading out for the immigration process.

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