How to immigrate to Canada. A do-it-yourself program.

"How to immigrate to Canada". Book contents

Introduction

Chapter 1. Canada As a Popular Immigration Target

• Why do people want to immigrate to Canada
• Level of living in Canada
• Why Canada accepts 250,000 immigrants a year
• True facts about Canada

Chapter 2. The Ways of Immigration to Canada

• Canadian immigration regulations at a glance

Chapter 3. 2009 Immigration System Changes

Chapter 4. Independent Immigration Under Federal Skilled Workers Program

• Who can immigrate
• Basic requirements for a potential immigrant
• What status will the program give to the immigrant upon arrival
• What family members are included in the application
• Married Applicants - Who should apply

Chapter 5. The Application Process in 10 Steps

Chapter 6. The Immigration Point System. Check if you qualify

• What is the Point System
• 6 factors of success
• Count your points
• What is the pass mark

Chapter 7. National Occupations Classification 38 eligible demanded jobs

• What is the National Occupation Classification (NOC)
• What for the NOC is being used
• What occupations qualify for immigration
• What to do if your job does not qualify

Chapter 8. Simplified Application Process. Primary Application

• What documents to prepare first
• Where the primary application is sent to
• What forms to complete and how to complete them
• What happens after the application

Chapter 9. Tips on Preparing the Documents

• Useful advise on filling-in the application forms
• What kinds of passports are not accepted
• Photo reqirements

Chapter 10. Submitting the Principal Application to the Local Visa Office

• What is the principal application
• What forms should be included in the principal application
• The complete list of the required supporting documents
• Where to send the principal application
• List of the visa offices for different countries
• How long will the application be processed

Chapter 11. Interview Preparation and Tips

• Why the selection interview is held
• Documents you need to bring during the interview
• When is the selection interview held
• Where is the selection interview being made
• How long is the interview
• Do I have to be fluent in English or French during the interview
• What to wear during the interview
• What is an interview waiver
• Do my spouse and children need to come with me to the interview
• Tips during the interview
• 121 sample questions for the interview
• How to behave during the interview

Chapter 12. Important Facts About Canada for the Interview

Chapter 13. The Medical Examination

• Procedures for the Medical Examinations
• Where to take the examination
• What are the examinations to be done
• Checklist of things to bring to the during the medical examinations
• Who should pay for the medical exams
• Medical conditions that require a medical surveillance
• Procedure for medical surveillance
• Reasons your application maybe rejected based solely on medical grounds
• Can my own doctor do the medical examination
• Other factors in determining whether an person is inadmissible on medical grounds
• Can the DMP advise me regarding my application For how long is the medical examination valid
• Will my application be rejected if I have a certain disease or disorder

Chapter 14. The IELTS Language Test

• What is the Ielts
• introduction to IELTS
• What part does the IELTS consist of
• How is the IELTS test assessed and how it is converted into immigration points
• How to prepare for the IELTS test
• How to get extra 1,5-2,5 points for your IELTS score

Chapter 15. Changes that Need to Be Reported

• Changes to Your Mailing Address
• Changes to Your Marital Status or Family Composition
• I recently got married, how do I add my spouse to my application
• I wasn't married when I applied for immigration but I'm married now. Can I land in Canada alone and sponsor my spouse once I am in Canada
• How to include a child in the application

Chapter 16. If Your Application is Denied

• Reasons why your immigration application can be denied
• Can I re-apply again after my application is denied
• Should I apply immediately
• What to do next if my application is denied

Chapter 17. When Your Application is Approved

• What is a Permanent Resident Visa
• What should I do after I receive my visa(s)
• How soon should I land in Canada after receiving the visa
• What if my dependents or I are unable to travel to Canada before our visas expire

Chapter 18. Before Departing to Canada

• What things to do and finalize before departure
• What to bring to Canada
• What not to bring to Canada

Chapter 19. The Arrival Day

• What is the entry procedure
• What formalities should I pass
• Reception Services

Chapter 20. Things to Do During the First Several Days

• What happens when you arrive in the Port of Entry
• Do I have to land in a certain province within Canada to settle
• Can I leave Canada after landing there
• What are my rights and obligations as a permanent resident of Canada
• Can I lose my Canadian Permanent Status
• Getting a MEDICARE medical insurance
• Getting a social security number

Chapter 21. The Permanent Resident Card

• What is the Permanent Resident (PR) Card
• Sample copy of a PR card
• Who will need a PR card
• Where can I apply for a PR Card
• What if I don't have a PR card
• What is the importance of the PR Card when traveling
• Is there any document I can use aside from the PR Card
• What if I don't have plans to travel internationally before I become a Canadian citizen
• How much is the PR Card
• How long is the card valid

Chapter 22. How to Find Accommodation in Canada

• Will finding a place to live be the same everywhere in Canada
• How much do houses and apartments cost
• How do you find an apartment to rent
• What can you expect in a rented apartment
• What legal arrangements are involved in renting
• How do you buy a house
• What can you expect when you buy a house
• What legal arrangements are involved in buying a house

Chapter 23. Finding the First Job in Canada

• What is a Social insurance Number (SIN)
• What is the job-market like in Canada
• Does Permanent Residence status in Canada permit me to enter/work in the USA
• Can I practice another occupation other than my "Intended Occupation"
• Do professionals need registration and licensing to work in Canada
• What is the office dress code in Canada
• Non-Working Holidays in Canada
• How do I get paid and how much
• Links to job sites and other useful information related to working in Canada

Chapter 24. The Canadian Citizenship

• What are some of the advantages of obtaining a Canadian citizenship
• Do I have to apply for Canadian Citizenship as soon as I am eligible
• Requirements on how to become a Canadian Citizen

Appendix A. 38 Eigible NOC Occupations' Description

Appendix B. Useful Links

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