Diverse aspects of Canadian migration clarified for immigrants

Below are certain diverse aspects of Canadian migration for immigrants such as immigration programs, sponsorship of spouse, Express entry profile, Electronic Travel Authorization and others.

Q: A Canada PR holder who has applied for Citizenship intends to sponsor her spouse who possesses a US Student visa on a Pakistani passport. Can she reside with him in the USA after applying for sponsorship and will this impact her application?

A: As per the Canadian migration regulations, a Canada PR holder who intends to sponsor the spouse for Canada PR must stay in Canada till the process of sponsorship application is completed. The Canada Permanent Resident who has submitted an application for spousal sponsorship and then decides to stay outside Canada can hamper the success of the application.If the Canada PR holder is eligible for citizenship and has applied for the same, it is advisable to remain in Canada till the citizenship is received prior to submitting the application for sponsorship.

Q: Is it allowed to create more than one profile in Express entry with diverse codes for federal occupational classification?

A: Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada has specified that one individual can create only one Express entry profile. The Canadian migration law permits the creation of a single profile at a time, as quoted by the CIC News.

Q: A UK Citizen intends to arrive at Toronto in Canada through the land from the US. Will he need an electronic travel authorization –eTA?

A: Citizens from nations that enjoy visa exemption such as the UK require an eTA only if they arrive in Canada by air mode. If they intend to arrive by land mode they are not required to apply for the eTA

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