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Immigration Application Process

First your application must be assessed. We will advise you of any shortcomings that your application may have and suggest possible ways we can help you fix those problems. Then we will help you complete your application forms and submit them to the Government along with all supporting documents.

After we submit the application, a Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) officer will check your application and make sure that we:

  • completed your application form correctly;
  • paid your application fee correctly; and
  • included all supporting documentation.

We are professionals and help you avoid sending in an incomplete or unsuccessful application, otherwise the CIC will return it. The Visa Office of the Government will send a letter when they receive your completed application. The letter will tell you what you need to do and what happens next.

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Processing Time

The length of time it takes to process your application can be different in each mission or Visa Office. It can take anywhere from one month to 43 months for an application to be approved and we will advise you of the fastest way to get your approval. We will help you speed up the process by:

  • Choosing the fastest route to getting an approval,
  • making sure all the necessary information is included with your application;
  • notifying the Visa Office of any changes to the information on your application;
  • making sure the photocopies and documents you provide are clear and readable;
  • providing certified English or French translations of documents, where indicated; and
  • applying from a country where you are a citizen or permanent resident.

Your application will be delayed if the Visa Office has to take extra steps to assess your case. Your application will take longer if:

  • there are criminal or security problems with your application;
  • your family situation is not clear because of a situation such as a divorce or adoption that is not yet complete or child custody issues that have not been resolved; or
  • the local Visa Office has to consult with other CIC offices in Canada or abroad.
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The Decision on Your Application

The CIC officer will make a decision on your application based on the points you accumulate in the six selection factors. The officer will also evaluate your ability to meet the Required Funds amount for the size of your family. We will contact you if the Visa Office needs more documentation or if you have to come in for a personal interview. We will also prepare you for the interview, if one becomes necessary.

Confirmation of Permanent Residence

You will be given a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) if your application is successful. The COPR will have identification information as well as a photo and your signature. You must bring the COPR with you to the Port of Entry with your visa when you enter Canada.
 

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