Anonymous

Difference between revisions of "Categories of Persons under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (18:IV)"

From Clicklaw Wikibooks
no edit summary
Line 1: Line 1:
{{REVIEWED LSLAP | date= July 4, 2022}}
{{REVIEWED LSLAP | date= July 29, 2022}}
{{LSLAP Manual TOC|expanded = immigration}}
{{LSLAP Manual TOC|expanded = immigration}}


Line 33: Line 33:


A Super Visa allows parents or grandparents of permanent residents or Canadian citizens to visit Canada for up to five years at a time. IRCC grants multiple-entry visas of up to ten years for qualifying individuals. To be eligible for a super visa:  
A Super Visa allows parents or grandparents of permanent residents or Canadian citizens to visit Canada for up to five years at a time. IRCC grants multiple-entry visas of up to ten years for qualifying individuals. To be eligible for a super visa:  
*You must apply for a super visa from outside Canada
* You must apply for a super visa from outside Canada
*You must be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada
* You must be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada
*You must have a signed letter from your child or grandchild who invites you to Canada that includes:
* You must have a signed letter from your child or grandchild who invites you to Canada that includes:
:o a promise of financial support for the length of your visit
::o a promise of financial support for the length of your visit
:o the list and number of people in the household of this person
::o the list and number of people in the household of this person
:o a copy of this person’s Canadian citizenship or permanent resident document
::o a copy of this person’s Canadian citizenship or permanent resident document
*You must take an immigration medical exam.  
* You must take an immigration medical exam.  
*You must have medical insurance from a '''Canadian''' insurance company or a designated international insurance company that is:
* You must have medical insurance from a '''Canadian''' insurance company or a designated international insurance company that is:
:o valid for at least 1 year from the date of entry
:o valid for at least 1 year from the date of entry
:o at least $100,000 coverage
:o at least $100,000 coverage
Line 61: Line 61:
An international student who graduates from an eligible designated learning institution may be eligible to obtain a Post-Graduation Work Permit (“PGWP”). Applicants can only receive one PGWP in their lifetime. An applicant must submit clear evidence that:  
An international student who graduates from an eligible designated learning institution may be eligible to obtain a Post-Graduation Work Permit (“PGWP”). Applicants can only receive one PGWP in their lifetime. An applicant must submit clear evidence that:  


*They have completed a completed an academic, vocational or professional training program that is at least 8 months in duration from a designated learning institution.  
* They have completed a completed an academic, vocational or professional training program that is at least 8 months in duration from a designated learning institution.  
*They have maintained full time status in Canada during each academic session of the program except the final academic session.  
* They have maintained full time status in Canada during each academic session of the program except the final academic session.  
*They have received a final transcript or an official letter from a designated learning institution confirming that they have met the requirements to complete the program.
* They have received a final transcript or an official letter from a designated learning institution confirming that they have met the requirements to complete the program.
*They have 180 days after they have received their final marks to apply for a PGWP.  
* They have 180 days after they have received their final marks to apply for a PGWP.  


IRCC has made certain exemptions for individuals affected by COVID-19. International students who complete up to 100% of their studies online from outside Canada between spring 2020 and August 31, 2022 may still be eligible for PGWP. For more information on this temporary COVID-19 policy visit:
IRCC has made certain exemptions for individuals affected by COVID-19. International students who complete up to 100% of their studies online from outside Canada between spring 2020 and August 31, 2022 may still be eligible for PGWP. For more information on this temporary COVID-19 policy visit:
Line 92: Line 92:
Further, registered Indians are exempt from having to apply for a work permit to work in Canada. Please see section 186(x) of the IRP Regulations for more information.  
Further, registered Indians are exempt from having to apply for a work permit to work in Canada. Please see section 186(x) of the IRP Regulations for more information.  


NOTE: Under the International Mobility Program, all employers, apart from those exempted from the employer compliance regime, who make an offer of employment to a foreign national referred to in IRP Regulations s. 200(1)(c)(ii.1) must comply with the conditions imposed under IRP Regulations ss. 209.2 and 209.4. An employer may be inspected (an inspection may be initiated from the first day of employment for which a work permit is issued up to a maximum of 6 years thereafter) and must ensure they have met these conditions. For more information, see the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/work-without-permit/employer-compliance-inspections.html IRCC website]:  
:'''NOTE:''' Under the International Mobility Program, all employers, apart from those exempted from the employer compliance regime, who make an offer of employment to a foreign national referred to in IRP Regulations s. 200(1)(c)(ii.1) must comply with the conditions imposed under IRP Regulations ss. 209.2 and 209.4. An employer may be inspected (an inspection may be initiated from the first day of employment for which a work permit is issued up to a maximum of 6 years thereafter) and must ensure they have met these conditions. For more information, see the [https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/work-without-permit/employer-compliance-inspections.html IRCC website]:  


NOTE: Under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, ESDC/Service Canada has the authority to review the activities of any employer using the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, in relation to the treatment of workers, their LMIA or LMIA application by conducting an inspection with or without prior notice to the employer. For more information, see the [https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/employer-compliance.html ESDC website]:  
:'''NOTE:''' Under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, ESDC/Service Canada has the authority to review the activities of any employer using the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, in relation to the treatment of workers, their LMIA or LMIA application by conducting an inspection with or without prior notice to the employer. For more information, see the [https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/employer-compliance.html ESDC website]:  


=== 4. Temporary Resident Permit ===
=== 4. Temporary Resident Permit ===
Line 105: Line 105:


Details of the Convention refugee process are outlined in [[Permanent Residence Application Process (18:V)#F. Convention Refugees (the Process) | Section V. F: Convention Refugees]].
Details of the Convention refugee process are outlined in [[Permanent Residence Application Process (18:V)#F. Convention Refugees (the Process) | Section V. F: Convention Refugees]].


{{LSLAP Manual Navbox|type=chapters15-22}}
{{LSLAP Manual Navbox|type=chapters15-22}}
2,734

edits