General Enquiry

CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE SPECIFIC QUESTIONS. HERE ARE SOME FAQS.

1. What is permanent residence in Canada?
Obtaining "permanent residence" or "permanent resident status" in Canada is also known as "immigrating to Canada" or becoming a "landed immigrant." The successful end result of the Immigration process is the issuance of an “immigrant visa” or “confirmation of permanent residence document”. Persons to whom an immigrant visa/confirmation of permanent residence document has been issued must present themselves to an Immigration officer at one of Canada's official ports of entry in order to become landed immigrants.

2. What benefits do I have if I am a permanent resident of Canada?
Canadian permanent residents/landed immigrants and citizens enjoy all of the same rights and privileges (i.e. free health care, free elementary and secondary education, etc.) with three (3) exceptions:
Permanent residents cannot vote;
Permanent residents cannot hold a Canadian passport; and
Permanent residents can be deported for certain criminal convictions.

3. Once I am a permanent resident of Canada, do I have to stay in Canada?
Within any five (5) year period, a permanent resident must be:
physically present in Canada for at least 730 days (two (2) years) in that five (5) year period
OR
outside of Canada, accompanying a Canadian citizen, who is his or her spouse or common-law partner or a child accompanying a parent
OR
outside of Canada, employed on a full-time basis by a Canadian business
OR
an accompanying spouse, common-law partner or child of a permanent resident, who is outside Canada and is employed on a full-time basis by a Canadian business.

4. How can I become a permanent resident of Canada?
To be eligible to immigrate to Canada, one must meet the requirements of one of the many catergories of Canadian Immigration:
Federal Skilled Worker Class
Federal Skilled Trades Class
Canadian Experience Class
Business Class
Family Class
and apply for Permanent Residence in Canada through a designated Case Processing Centre/Centralized Intake Office.

5. How can I become a citizen of Canada?
After having resided in Canada for a total of 1095 days within a consecutive five year period of time as a permanent resident of Canada, one is eligible to apply for Citizenship.

6. What is permanent residence in Canada?
Obtaining "permanent residence" or "permanent resident status" in Canada is also known as "immigrating to Canada" or becoming a "landed immigrant." The successful end result of the Immigration process is the issuance of an “immigrant visa” or “confirmation of permanent residence document”. Persons to whom an immigrant visa/confirmation of permanent residence document has been issued must present themselves to an Immigration officer at one of Canada's official ports of entry in order to become landed immigrants.

7. What benefits do I have if I am a permanent resident of Canada?
Canadian permanent residents/landed immigrants and citizens enjoy all of the same rights and privileges (i.e. free health care, free elementary and secondary education, etc.) with three (3) exceptions:
Permanent residents cannot vote;
Permanent residents cannot hold a Canadian passport; and
Permanent residents can be deported for certain criminal convictions.

8. Once I am a permanent resident of Canada, do I have to stay in Canada?
Within any five (5) year period, a permanent resident must be:
physically present in Canada for at least 730 days (two (2) years) in that five (5) year period
OR
outside of Canada, accompanying a Canadian citizen, who is his or her spouse or common-law partner or a child accompanying a parent
OR
outside of Canada, employed on a full-time basis by a Canadian business
OR
an accompanying spouse, common-law partner or child of a permanent resident, who is outside Canada and is employed on a full-time basis by a Canadian business.

9. How can I become a permanent resident of Canada?
To be eligible to immigrate to Canada, one must meet the requirements of one of the many catergories of Canadian Immigration:
Federal Skilled Worker Class
Federal Skilled Trades Class
Canadian Experience Class
Business Class
Family Class
and apply for Permanent Residence in Canada through a designated Case Processing Centre/Centralized Intake Office.

10. How can I become a citizen of Canada?
After having resided in Canada for a total of 1095 days within a consecutive five year period of time as a permanent resident of Canada, one is eligible to apply for Citizenship. If you believe you are eligible to apply for Canadian Citizenship and wish our assistance, please submit your inquiry online at https://lionsherimmigration.com/appointments

11. I have already applied for and received Permanent Residence in Canada on my own. Can you assist me to find a job and accommodation in Canada?
Regrettably, we do not provide job search/settlement services separate and apart from our Canadian Immigration legal services.

12. Can your firm assist me to apply for Canadian Citizenship?
Yes we can. If you believe you are eligible to apply for Canadian Citizenship and wish our assistance, please submit your inquiry online at http://www.liosnherimmigration.com/ and we will provide you with full information, regarding our fees and services.

13. I would like to be your agent in my country. Please send me your agency agreement.
Unfortunately, we regret to inform you that we are not interested in your proposal. If individuals in your country are interested in using our services, we would prefer that they contact us, directly, rather than through a third party.

14. Can you provide me with legal advice specific to my case?
Please note that although we provide a free assessment of Immigration qualifications over the Internet, we do not provide free summary legal advice or descriptions of Canadian Immigration laws, regulations or policies in the same fashion.

If you have any additional question(s) that is/are not addressed by this frequently asked questions page, please submit your inquiry online at https://www.liosnherimmigration.com/ and a member of our staff will respond to you within one (1) business day.