A Guide On How To Apply For Canadian Residency

By Agnes Dickson


Being a permanent resident of a country means you can live and work anywhere in that country. But, you could not vote or hold office. You are also not allowed to remain outside that country for a number of years. You are allowed to attend school and for some countries you receive health benefits.

You may have all that benefits by the time you become a Canadian resident. There are just some things on how to apply for Canadian residency. You must follow those things for you to get the status.

Before that, one must understand that one of the residents but you are not considered as one of the citizens of Canada. One must pay his taxes and obey their law. When you become its resident, you can apply for a citizenship after you have lived in Canada for years.

It is essential that you have their Permanent Resident Card. A card like this will be proving that you are one of its residents. When you go outside the country, you will use this card to come back to the country. A plastic card like this resembles your cards for healthcare and your license. You will be receiving this in the mail as you become a Canadian resident. It will be effective for more or less 5 years. After 5 years, you will need to renew the card.

To get one, you should gather the documents which are needed first. You need a primary identity document like your passport and travel documents. You also need a secondary identity document. You can submit a copy of either your driving license, your student card, or tax documents. You could provide more of it for additional proof. If you are under 18, you should provide a copy of your birth certificate or documents from your guardian.

Have 2 of your photos placed inside a small envelope. They must be taken within the 12 month period of the application. Have your name written on that envelope. It must also clearly show your facial features. You should have a neutral look in the photo. You can wear your glasses or an accessory but be sure it will not hide your facial features.

If one of your documents is not in English or French, you should include an English or French translation of it. You should also include an affidavit from the person who translated that. Make sure it is certified. The copy must not be certified by a family member. You should remember that it should be certified in Canada.

Fill up their application form. See to it that all info is written and accurate. If there is information lacking, the form will be returned and cause delay. Pay for their fee. It currently costs 50 US dollars. Print its receipt for proof. Have the forms mailed to the processing center.

To have Canadian residency provides a person many benefits. The rights and the benefits a person has would almost be the same as being a citizen. A person is also protected by their laws. If you like to be a one, just see to it that you qualify.




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