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"7.8 Examining Permanent Residents at a POE (Port of Entry)

When a permanent resident appears at a POE for examination, the officer must confirm that the person is a permanent resident. Officers must remain cognizant of the fact the Act gives permanent residents of Canada the right to enter Canada at a port of entry once it is established that a person is a Permanent Resident, regardless of non-compliance with the residency obligation in A28 or the presence of other grounds of inadmissability.

Port of entry officers (POE) can refuse entry to a Permanent Resident only when the person has already lost the status in accordance with the provisions of A46 (such as when a final determination has been made that they have failed to comply with the residency obligations or when a removal order comes into force).

In other words, once a permanent resident's status is established, the person may enter Canada by right and the immigration examination under IRPA concludes.

If an officer has concerns that a permanent resident has not complied with the residency obligation of A28, the officer should advise the permanent resident when the examination is concluded that they are authorized to enter Canada; however, the permanent resident may wish to answer additional questions so the officer may determine whether their concerns are well founded or not.

In cases where:
- permanent resident status is established;
- the permanent resident refuses to provide any further information and enters Canada;
and
- the officer believes, on a balance of probabilities that the person is in non-compliance with the residency obligation, officers may report the person, pursuant to A44(1). if there is sufficient evidence to support an inadmissibility allegation. In the absence of sufficient evidence to support the writing of an inadmissibility report, officers may enter any available information into FOSS (date of entry, last country of embarkation, current address in Canada etc.).

It is important to note that a permanent resident does not lose their status under A46(1)(b) until there is a final determination of the decision made outside Canada that they have failed to comply with the residency obligation under A28.

Permanent residents are not finally determined to have lost their permanent resident status until the right of appeal has been exhausted.

2. How long does it usually take to obtain a travel document from the Los Angeles VAC via courier service? (I will not be physically present in L.A.) The LA VAC does not indicate its processing times; nor does the official Citizenship and Immigration Canada website.

3. Is it ever possible to return to Canada simply with a U.S. passport alone, or not?

1.How does having a mutual child affect the sponsorship process?

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4.What if the sponsored person is not on the birth certificate, because they were in their country during the birth. Does that affect anything?

2.Does it make the process faster?
3.Does it affect PR for the sponsored person?

5. We are going to apply for a tourist visa very soon, for him to come to bear witness the birth of our first child. With your knowledge, is that reason acceptable for a tourist visa? (or is the reason for travel less important than financial stability/ solid proof that he will return to his country.. he works for the military, and will definitely definitely not be able to stay in canada for any extended period of time, he must return to his work) Basically in this situation will this visa application likely be approved? Or is that reason unacceptable.

A person may have a dual or eventual intent to become a permanent resident, but in order to qualify for a temporary resident visa, they must demonstrate that they have the capacity and willingness to leave Canada at the end of the authorized temporary period (refer to dual intent).
*the ties to their home country are sufficiently strong to ensure that they are motivated to return home after the visit to Canada

6. (somewhat different subject) Is he allowed to work in canada while being sponsored? Or only once he has received his PR. How long will he have to wait to receive PR?

7. Can I receive child and family benefits before/during/after the sponsorship process? Or will that make me ineligible to be his sponsor.

What about Canadian Citizens?

If you are a Canadian citizen, you do not need a PR card. You need a Canadian passport for international travel.

If you are in Canada, you can call the CIC Call Centre for more information about your situation at 1-888-242-2100.

Do you think the chances to find work are higher with a Canadian university degree?

Can I hold a study permit and a work permit at the same time under IEC?

Yes. You are allowed to have two valid permits at the same time under International Experience Canada (IEC). You can apply to participate in IEC if you currently have a study permit, or you can apply for a study permit if you currently have a work permit through IEC.

However, IEC is not intended for foreign youth who plan to study in Canada for more than six months during their IEC participation. If you intend to study in Canada for more than six months, you must apply for a study permit.

I hear that it is difficult to get a professional job as mechanical engineer for internationally qualified engineers.

what other near-technical-job options are available to consider till I get a professional job?

and is it possible to find a job before arriving there?

Is there other things to do to find a job while I am still here, besides posting my resumes on job search sites?

How difficult is it to find a housing to rent for a newcomer?

Will $ 10k help me manage costs for some months, while I am looking for job?

Guidelines

Eligible for coverage

Those employers who are not compulsorily covered under either Schedule 1 or Schedule 2 of the Act but who are eligible for Schedule 1 coverage by application include, but are not limited to:

*banks, insurance companies, and trust companies
*barbers and hair salons
*membership organizations (such as labour organizations, professional associations, political organizations, etc.)
*motion picture producers
*offices of lawyers, dentists, medical doctors and veterinarians
*photographers
*radio and television broadcasters
*touring and travel agencies.

The WSIB's Employer Classification Manual (ECM) provides descriptions of covered and non-covered activities. The ECM classifies these activities into rate groups and classification units (CUs) according to the principles set out in "The Classification Scheme" which is found in the ECM and in the OPM (see 14-01-01).