An official copy of a person’s criminal record, or a declaration that they do not have a criminal record. Police authorities or government departments issue such certificates. Authorities use them to confirm whether visa applicants are criminally inadmissible.
People who meet certain criteria are put into one or more pools of candidates. This is a group of people that we may invite to apply for:
Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors
- a work permit
for International Experience Canada or - permanent residence through Express Entry.
A stage of higher education that comes after high school. Refers to a college, university or technical school offering programs of study.
A person outside Canada who has been determined to be a Convention refugee or member of the Country of Asylum class and who receives financial and other support from a private sponsor for one year after their arrival in Canada.
An online form that people fill out to find out if they are eligible for Express Entry or International Experience Canada. Eligible people are put into one or more pools of candidates. We invite some candidates from the pools to fill out applications.
Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors
- a temporary worker must apply for the CAQ with MIDI before coming to Quebec to work, or
- a foreign student must apply for the CAQ with MIDI before coming to study in Quebec.
A marriage, common-law relationship, conjugal partnership or adoption that is not genuine, or was entered into for status or privilege in Canada
It can be used to travel anywhere except the country the person is a citizen of or the country of claimed persecution.
Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors
- self-employment in cultural activities or athletics or,
- participating in cultural activities or athletics at the world-class level
The process by which a citizen willingly gives up officially his or her Canadian citizenship. Once a citizenship judge approves an application for renunciation, a renunciation certificate is issued.
A person who has the permission of someone wanting to immigrate to Canada or obtain Canadian citizenship to conduct business with IRCC on their behalf. The representative can be paid or unpaid. When someone appoints a representative, they may also authorize IRCC to share information from their case file with this person. Canada’s citizenship and immigration laws cover representatives and defines the terms of their services.
For applicants who apply before ount of time a permanent resident must live in Canada to be eligible for a grant of Canadian citizenship.
Adults must have lived in Canada for at least three years (1,095 days) in the four years immediately preceding the date of application. It does not apply to children under 18 years old.
In most circumstances, permanent residents must live in Canada for at least two years (730 days) out of five. There may be times when you can count time outside of Canada meeting this requirement.
A visitor, worker or student who loses status can apply to restore it within 90 days. To be eligible, you must:
Private sponsors are Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Groups of Five or Community Sponsors
- submit the application within 90 days of losing status
- explain the facts and circumstances that prevented you from complying with the conditions of the permit, and
- meet all the remaining conditions on the permit.
The process by which a former citizen may resume his or her Canadian citizenship back after one year of residence in Canada as a permanent resident preceding immediately the date of application. They must become a permanent resident first.