Frequently Asked Questions
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- New information about the permanent resident card.
- Are there employment opportunities on completion of an internship?
- Do I have to apply for a permanent resident card?
- What if I have already paid the costs involved?
- I am a visitor to Canada. I don’t have a work permit but I want to work here. What do I have to do to get a Canadian work permit?
- Should a Convention refugee applying for permanent resident status in Canada deduct the costs of the required medical examination?
New information about the permanent resident card.
The answer to your question is, yes, if the person plans to travel outside of Canada. As of December 31, 2003, people with permanent resident status will be required to present this card for re-entry into Canada. If, however, the person does not plan to travel internationally, he or she does not have to obtain a permanent resident card.
Author : Norbert Piché
Last updated : 2007-04-19
Are there employment opportunities on completion of an internship?
Our priority is to find internships that can lead to employment opportunities for the candidates.
Author : Norbert Piché
Last updated : 2007-05-30
Do I have to apply for a permanent resident card?
Yes. As of October 15, 2002, applications can be sent in. Applications are processed according to your date of arrival. See table below:
| If you became a permanent resident in: | The processing time for your application is as follows: |
| 2002 | October 15 to November 30, 2002 |
| 2001 | December 1 to February 28, 2003 |
| 2000 | March 1 to April 30, 2003 |
| 1999 or earlier | After May 2003 |
You can obtain an application form from the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website at www.cic.gc.ca or contact the Centre francophone de Toronto.
Author : Norbert Piché
Last updated : 2007-05-30
What if I have already paid the costs involved?
You can still get reimbursed. Contact the Settlement Service at the Centre francophone for assistance.
Author : Norbert Piché
Last updated : 2007-04-19
I am a visitor to Canada. I don’t have a work permit but I want to work here. What do I have to do to get a Canadian work permit?
First you need to obtain a written job offer. Your potential employer then needs to have the job offer letter validated by a Human Resources Canada Centre (HRCC). The validation procedure is as follows: the HRCC requires that the employer offer the job first to Canadian citizens or permanent residents. If the employer can show that none of the candidates meets the job requirements, the HRCC can then validate the job offer. At this point, the visitor can proceed with the application for a work permit.
Author : Norbert Piché
Last updated : 2007-05-30
Should a Convention refugee applying for permanent resident status in Canada deduct the costs of the required medical examination?
You will need to provide the doctor with the following documents so the doctor can invoice Citizenship and Immigration Canada for the medical services: 1. A completed copy of the IMM 1017 form marked with an EDE-EFE stamp (in red); 2. One of the following two documents: - Notice of decision from the Immigration and Refugee Board stipulating that you are a Convention refugee - An IMM 1442 (IFH) form If you cannot provide the doctor with these documents, you will be required to pay the costs of the medical examination yourself.
Author : Norbert Piché
Last updated : 2007-04-19