Immigration

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Immigration
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Whether you wish to immigrate
to Canada, or whether you wish to
work temporarily, study or
simply visit Canada you can find
out what is required by clicking on
the Going to Canada logo.

Click on the above logo for a tool
that will help you identify the name
of your occupation in Canada and
provide you with a detailed labour
market information report

Do you want to be become a
Canada citizen? Click on the above
logo for more information.

Contact Canadian
Immigration & Citizenship

For information on citizenship and
immigration programs and
services, including the Permanent
Resident Card program contact
1 888 242-2100

Is your Permanent Resident Card
about to expire? If so click here.

Immigration law is a complex and sometimes confusing area of the
law. Your immigration status in Canada determines many of your
rights and privileges.

We provide general advice concerning your rights as a:

		Canadian citizen.
		Permanent resident.
		Convention refugee.
		Refugee claimant.
		Visitor with employment.
		Student authorisation.

We do not do refugee claims, but in special circumstances we will assist persons applying to stay in Canada on humanitarian and
compassionate grounds.

We also offer advice about sponsoring family members for
immigration to Canada.

The following is a list of immigration related booklets written by
CLEO, which you may find helpful.

S ponsoring a Member of the Family Class
This booklet provides information about sponsoring a family member
who wants to come to Canada.

Making a Refugee Claim
This booklet provides information about making a refugee claim in
Canada. You can make a refugee claim at a Canadian border or
airport, or from within Canada.

HIring a Lawyer to Help with a Refugee Claim
This booklet explains the different types of legal help that are available
for someone making a refugee claim.

I mmigrant Women and Domestic Violence
This booklet provides information about domestic violence and a
woman’s immigration status, including whether a woman will be
deported if she reports abuse by her spouse or sponsor.

Being Arrested and Detained for Immigration Reasons
People who are not citizens can be arrested and detained by the
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) or Citizenship and
Immigration Canada (CIC) for certain reasons. This booklet explains
your rights if you are arrested or detained as well as when you can be
arrested or detained.

Your Status as a Permanent Resident
This booklet provides information about some of the things you
should know about being a permanent resident. A permanent resident
is an immigrant or refugee who has been granted the right to live
permanently in Canada.

What can Happen if a Permanent Resident is Convicted of a Crime
This booklet explains how being convicted of a crime in Canada can
affect someone’s status as a permanent resident.