Canadian Embassy
Understanding Immigration Services from a Canadian Embassy
A Canadian embassy is the best source of information for traveling or immigrating to Canada. More specifically, a Canadian embassy can help provide information on immigration services regarding citizenship registration.
Applying For Resident Visas at a Canadian Embassy
In order to apply for a temporary resident visa for Canada, the first step is to acquire the temporary resident visa application package. This can be found online on the Canadian embassy website. One of these must be filled out for each individual applicant. The application requires the following documents:
Valid travel document such as a passport
Two copies of a recent passport photo for each individual
Application fee
Proof of enough financial resources for a visit to Canada
Other documents as necessary (e.g. proof of employment, identification cards, proposed itinerary, etc.)
After paying the fee and receiving a receipt, the documents must be submitted through the Canadian embassy located in the region of current residence. The application will take a varied amount of time to process, depending on the Canadian embassy of application.
After submitting the application package, it may be necessary to visit a Canadian embassy to have an interview with a visa officer. Furthermore, a medical examination may also be necessary.
Applying for a Work Permit through a Canadian Embassy
In order to apply for a work permit for Canada, the first step is filling out the Applicant for a Work Permit Made Outside of Canada. This form can be on the Canadian embassy website. Depending on the country of residence, the individual may also need to apply for a temporary resident visa.
Immigrating to Canada through a Canadian Embassy
There are many different ways to become a permanent resident of Canada. These methods all have their own specific set of rules for applying, which can be found online. The types of Canadian Immigration applications include:
Sponsoring a family: A Canadian citizen or permanent resident can sponsor a family member.
Quebec-selected skilled workers: Individuals are selected by the Quebec government to relocate and work in Quebec.
Provincial nominees: A province or territory of Canada can nominate an individual to move and work at that respective location.
Skilled workers and professionals: For individuals who wish to move to and work in Canada.
Canadian Experience Class: For individuals who have graduated and worked in Canada or those who have Canadian Work Experience
Entrepreneurs, Investors or self-employed people: For individuals who wish to start a business in Canada.
Where to Find a Canadian Embassy
Canadian embassies can be found in over 70 countries in the world. These locations have Visa offices for those Visiting Canada for various reasons, such as school, work, vacation, refugees, or immigration. In the United States, a Canadian Embassy can be found in the following cities:
Buffalo
Detroit
Los Angeles
New York
Seattle
Washington, D.C.
Some other international locations to find Canadian embassies include the following
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Accra, Ghana
Amman, Jordan
Ankara, Turkey
Bangkok, Thailand
Beijing, China
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Cairo, Egypt
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Damascus, Syria
Islamabad, Pakistan
Kingston, Jamaica
Lima, Peru
London, United Kingdom
Moscow, Russia
New Delhi, India
Paris, France
Pretoria, South America
Quito, Ecuador
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Rome, Italy
Seoul, Korea
Sydney, Australia
Tel Aviv, Israel
Tokyo, Japan
Vienna, Austria
Warsaw, Poland
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