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Applicants for a visitor visa, a study permit, a work permit or permanent residence after the relevant dates must submit their biometrics at one of the VACs if outside Canada and the United States, at one of the Application Support Centres (ASCs) staffed by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) if in the United States ...
The International Experience Canada (IEC) program provides young nationals from select countries, with the opportunity to travel and work in Canada for a maximum of 24 months. Interested candidates are randomly selected depending on the spots available for their country of origin and for the category in which they are eligible.
TN status (or TN classification; [1] [2] "TN" from Trade NAFTA) is a special non-immigrant classification of foreign nationals in the United States, which offers expedited work authorization to a citizen of Canada or a national of Mexico.
Canada has had laws and regulations governing the admission of immigrants since 1869, two years following Confederation. [3] The following is a timeline of the former Canadian legal system, both federal and provincial, as it relates to immigration: [3]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC; French: Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada) [NB 1] is the department of the Government of Canada with responsibility for matters dealing with immigration to Canada, refugees, and Canadian citizenship. The department was established in 1994 following a reorganization.
Canada is not a Visa Waiver Program country, the permission to travel is from US immigration law. [346] [347] Canadian Passport required and must be valid for the period of intended stay. [344] Canadian Passport exemptions only for nationals of Canada with a NEXUS card embarking in Canada or USA. [344]
A PR card is the most convenient way of proving status to authorities within Canada (e.g. provincial governments, employers, schools). All permanent residents have other documentation (such as original landing papers) which is also acceptable. However, there is no legal requirement for a permanent resident to carry a PR card at all times.
Canada noticed the large trend and imposed a requirement on Brazilian foreign nationals in 1987 to obtain a visa to arrive in Canada, which made it a little more difficult for many to immigrate. [26] During their stay, the foreign nationals would develop the skills to pass the Canadian immigration tests and become Canadian legal citizens.