About what problems potential immigrants to Canada may face, as well as what should be given special attention during the preparation for the immigration interview at the Canadian embassy, tells 'Inostranets'.
The first thing you need to remember is that you are not the only one applying for immigration. Canada's immigration authorities annually receive over three million applications for review. You are participating in a competition. This competition consists in the fact that you must score the required number of points and show the absence of any factors that could become an obstacle to obtaining an immigration visa.
Specialists have conducted an analysis: for what reasons do people fail the interview at the Canadian embassy or the immigration process drags on for many months. One of the main factors that was identified is language proficiency.
It is not enough to understand the language and speak it well. You need to read, write, speak competently and clearly express your thoughts, know your job responsibilities and convince the immigration officer at the Canadian embassy that you have a good idea of what you will be doing in Canada, that you know enough about life in Canada and will be able to adapt easily upon arrival. And finally, the most important thing – only you are a highly qualified specialist and have a chance to obtain permanent residence in Canada.
Next, a responsible step is the preparation of a package of documents for submission to the Canadian immigration service. Canadian officials, like officials all over the world, do not like to dig through documents that come in for processing. If something is unclear or not obvious to them, it is easier for them to refuse the applicant than to spend time figuring it out. Therefore, documents must be prepared in such a way that everything is clear.
This is the most important moment when you decide to start the immigration process. In this case, specialists recommend that you do not take risks, but seek the services of an immigration lawyer.
In addition, you should keep in mind that even if you think you have filled everything correctly, it is possible that you have incorrectly chosen the Canadian equivalent of your profession and made a number of errors in translations due to your not very good knowledge of the language and some terms, since when choosing, you need to select the Canadian equivalent that will give more points.
No one will take your word for it, and the official must have convincing evidence from you that you have chosen the correct equivalent. Therefore, you will have to prove that the Canadian equivalent you have chosen actually corresponds to your profession.
If you choose a profession that gives the maximum number of points, while the fairness of your choice is not obvious to the immigration officer, he may give you the minimum number of points or even worse – immediately refuse, pointing out that you have submitted incorrect information.
Therefore, before writing any profession in the application, we recommend that you consult with immigration specialists to understand what requirements are imposed on representatives of that profession.
You will also need to show practical work experience. We want to draw your attention to this issue. It is in the proper preparation by immigration specialists of your documents that prove and demonstrate your work experience in your specialty that the main share of success in the consideration of your case lies.
Also pay special attention to the quality of translations – nothing irritates officials as much as having to read and try to understand texts of poorly prepared translations.
Specialists also warn against mechanically applying the experience of people who have gone through the immigration process to your own situation – this can play a cruel trick on you. And finally, all reliable information about the stages of your documents passing from one authority to another you can only get from immigration specialists.
Of great importance is also when you submit your application – what guidelines are currently in effect at the Canadian Ministry of Immigration. Therefore, it will be wiser if you, thoughtfully, based on common sense and your situation, when preparing immigration documents, turn to a competent specialist who has been preparing immigration cases for many years.
So, the immigration process to Canada consists of the following key points:
– collection and preparation of documents for submission to the Canadian embassy;
– payment of required state fees;
– undergoing an interview at the Canadian embassy;
– undergoing a medical examination;
– obtaining immigration visas.
Considering all of the above, do not forget, however, that there are no two similar cases – each case is very, very individual. Therefore, before approaching the immigration process, think, assess your capabilities – can you do it yourself without resorting to the help of a specialist. Remember, Canada needs well-trained specialists who can bring significant benefit with their knowledge and experience. It is important to remember that Canada accepts immigrants not out of charity, but purely out of mercantile interests. Canada is interested in people who will make the country even richer, not create problems for it. In the end, you and only you are a useful acquisition for the country. Prove it!
'Zagranitsa' No. 3, 1999.