Immigrating to Canada

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Contents 1 Contents 1.1 Temporary status 1.2 Permanent status 1.2.1 Citizenship 1.3 Appendix 1.3.1 Annotated Forms 2 Further Reading 3 External links

[edit] Contents

• Foreword
• Introduction

[edit] Temporary status

• Visitor Visa
• Student Visa
• Extending a Visa or changing Visa status
• Work Permit

[edit] Permanent status

• Applying under the Family Class
• Applying as a Federal Skilled Worker
• Applying as a Provincial Nominee
• Applying as an Investor
• Sponsorship by Canadian Citizens ("Group of Five" program)
• Applying as a Refugee

[edit] Citizenship

• Applying for Citizenship

[edit] Appendix

[edit] Annotated Forms

• Application for Permanent Residence (IMM 0008)
• Schedule 1: Background and Declaration (IMM 0008 SCHEDULE 1)
• Application to sponsor and Undertaking (IMM 1344A)
• Sponsorship Agreement [IMM 1344B]

• Additional Family Information (IMM 5406)
• Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union (IMM 5409) (Optional)
• Use of a Representative (IMM 5476)
• Sponsorship Evaluation (IMM 5481)
• Sponsor Questionare (IMM 5540)
• Immigrating to Canada/Spouse or Common-law Partner Questionnaire (IMM 5285)

[edit] Further Reading

• Lorne Waldman, "Immigration Law and Practice" (Markham, ON: LexisNexis Butterworths, 2005)
• Lorne Waldman, "Canadian Immigration & Refugee Law Practice 2006" (Markham, ON: LexisNexis Butterworths, 2005)

[edit] External links

• CIC website
• Immigration and Refugee Board
• Canadian Council for Refugees
• guide to immigration
• Immigration services