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What is permanent residence?
When people apply for immigration to a country other than their own,
they are in fact applying for a permanent residence visa. Permanent
residence is a status that allows an immigrant to legally reside and
earn a living anywhere while abiding by the particular country's
constitutional laws. In the U.S., such status is granted with what is
known informally as Green Card. All individuals who are not eligible to
apply directly for citizenship must first apply for permanent residence.
After meeting minimum residency requirements (i.e. 3 years), individuals
can then apply for citizenship, which entitles them to that country's
passport. Although not able to vote in elections, permanent residents
enjoy many of the same privileges as the country's citizens, including
the right to education, health and social services, and protection.
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Q.
What if the intended occupation is different from past employment
experience?
The important thing to do if you are intending to pursue a different
occupation is to demonstrate employment mobility. In other words, you
must show that you have transferable skills from your previous
occupation to meet the criteria for the one you are hoping to pursue.
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Do I need an offer of employment to qualify as an independent immigrant?
No, an offer of employment is not necessary to qualify as an independent
immigrant. However, having an valid offer of employment may help your
application process and certainly will facilitate your settlement in
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What if I committed a minor offence a number of years ago?
Canada, Australia and New Zealand all have certain restrictions on
immigration applicants who have a previous conviction. For example :
under the Canadian Immigration Laws, no immigrant will be granted
admission where the immigrant has been convicted outside of Canada of an
offence that, if committed in Canada, would constitute an offence that
may be punishable by way of indictment under any act of Parliament by a
maximum term of imprisonment of less than ten years [see Sec. 19(2)(a.1)
of Immigration Act]. However, if you have shown that you are
rehabilitated, and at least five years have elapsed since the expiration
of any sentence imposed for the offence, you may still be able to apply
for a permanent resident visa.
The rules for Australia and New Zealand do vary and the above mentioned
is intended as a example. Please consult one of our legal experts for
detailed information.
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Q.
Is there any advantage to having relatives in the country I want to
immigrate?
Yes, having relatives in Canada, Australia or New Zealand can improve
your potential for meeting the minimum criteria for immigration. Your
relative can be your or your spouse's brother, sister, mother, father,
grandparent, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew. An established relative is
seen to facilitate your adaptability into the native society.
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