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Super Visa insurance typically costs between CAD 600 and CAD 1,200 per year and must provide at least CAD 100,000 in health coverage from a Canadian provider.
Read More...The Super Visa application fee is CAD 100 per person, with additional costs for medical exams and biometrics if required.
Read More...Family sponsorship processing times in Canada typically range from 12 to 24 months for spouses, with longer waits for other relatives. Times vary based on relationship and application details.
Read More...To sponsor an immigrant family member to Canada, you must meet eligibility criteria and submit a sponsorship application along with supporting documents. Each family category has specific rules and requirements.
Read More...Super Visa processing times usually range from 2 to 8 weeks, but can vary based on application completeness and visa office workload.
Read More...Super Visa processing times typically range from 2 to 8 weeks, depending on application completeness and visa office workload.
Read More...You cannot apply for a Super Visa from inside Canada; the application must be made from outside Canada, usually from your home country.
Read More...Super Visa insurance typically costs between CAD 600 and CAD 1,200 for one year, depending on coverage and applicant factors. It must meet IRCC's minimum coverage requirements.
Read More...A super visa cannot be directly converted to permanent residency; to become a PR, you must apply through a separate family sponsorship program.
Read More...Income requirements for family sponsorship vary: no minimum for spouses and children, but parents and grandparents sponsors must meet specific income thresholds.
Read More...Judicial review remedies in Canada include orders that quash decisions, compel actions, or declare legal issues, aiming to correct legal errors rather than replace decisions.
Read More...To get LMIA approval, employers must prove to ESDC that hiring a foreign worker won't harm the Canadian labour market and that no qualified Canadians are available for the job.
Read More...Employers in Canada can apply for multiple LMIAs as needed, but each application must meet program requirements and demonstrate a genuine need for foreign workers.
Read More...Canadian employers who can prove a genuine need and that no Canadians are available can apply for an LMIA to hire foreign workers.
Read More...Obtaining an LMIA in Canada can be challenging as employers must prove no Canadian is available for the job, requiring detailed documentation and recruitment efforts.
Read More...After your LMIA is approved, you can use the approval letter to apply for a Canadian work permit through IRCC, including all required documents.
Read More...Certain Canadian provinces have immigration streams where employer-sponsored work permits do not require an LMIA, often through Provincial Nominee Programs aligned with the International Mobility Program.
Read More...In Canada, the employer applying for an LMIA is responsible for paying the $1,000 fee per position requested, and this cost cannot be charged to the foreign worker.
Read More...A positive LMIA itself does not give points, but a valid job offer supported by an LMIA can add up to 200 CRS points in Express Entry.
Read More...Yes, an LMIA can be refused if the employer does not meet program criteria or fails to provide sufficient evidence that hiring a foreign worker will not harm the Canadian labour market.
Read More...A positive LMIA allows employers to hire foreign workers but does not guarantee permanent residence in Canada. PR applications require meeting specific program criteria.
Read More...A positive LMIA does not guarantee a work permit; the foreign worker must still apply and meet IRCC requirements.
Read More...After your LMIA is approved, the foreign worker should apply for a work permit with IRCC using the LMIA and job offer details.
Read More...To verify an LMIA, request the LMIA number from the employer and confirm it with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). Be cautious of suspicious documents or fees.
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