Services
Visitor
Canada welcomes more than 35 million temporary residents (non-immigrants) each year. Except for Canadian citizens and permanent residents, all other individuals require permission to enter Canada as a visitor and require either a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or an eTA (electronic Travel Authorization), unless they are US Citizens.
Visitor Visa
Holding a visitor visa will give you the opportunity of entering Canada for a period which usually goes up to 6 months. However, at the port of entry, an Immigration officer will determine the length of time of your stay.
To be accepted when arriving at a Port of Entry, the visitor must prove to the officer his intention of leaving Canada by the end of the visit.
Requirements:
1.Passport,
2.Good health,
3.Enough money to cover the stay in Canada,
4.Strong ties to home country such as: job, family, property, assets,
5.Intent to leave Canada at the end of the visit.
If you have any questions about obtaining your visitor visa or would like to start the process of applying for a visitor visa, please give us a call today! Please contact us.
Super Visa
Canada gives the opportunity to Permanent Residents to bring to Canada their parents or grandparents. The Super-Visa is a visa which allows the holder to enter and remain in Canada for up to 2 years. The extension of this visa goes to up to 10 years and can be renewed.
Requirements:
1.Being the parent or grandparent of a Canadian Permanent Resident or Citizen,
2.Invitation letter given by the child or grandchild,
3.Written financial agreement from the child or grandchild, including income requirements,
4.Pass a medical examination,
5.Get a Canadian medical insurance with a coverage for at least one year and a coverage of CAN$100.000
6.Valid passport.
We also provide assistance to clients seeking a Temporary Resident Visa to visit Canada for personal or business reasons.
If you want to learn more about the application process for a visitor visa or super visa, talk to one of our dedicated Canadian immigration specialists today!
Study
Study in Canada as an international student
Are you thinking of studying in Canada’s premier post-secondary institutions? Every year, hundreds of thousands of students worldwide apply to study in colleges and universities across Canada.
Freundt Segura Immigration specialists help international students apply for their Study Permits, and Post Graduation Work Permits every year.
Are you worried about not having the necessary English skills to meet the admission requirements or to learn in your post-secondary institution? Many schools in Canada teach English as a second language. Find out how to apply to these programs.
How to apply to Canadian colleges and universities ?
The decision to study abroad requires much thought and planning since it involves considerable financial investment. Canada’s renowned public universities and colleges attract talented and skilled students from diverse backgrounds.
Most prestigious colleges and universities in Canada require that you apply six months to a year in advance. Apart from international student fees, students must prepare and arrange for their educational documents and financial support documents. Contact us today to find out the specific requirements for individual colleges and universities.
Student Direct Stream program
Depending on where you live, you may be able to get your study permit faster through the Student Direct Stream (SDS).
International students from China, India, Morocco, Pakistan, the Philippines, Senegal, Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Peru, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago or Vietnam may be able to get their study permit faster. Learn more about SDS requirements.
Extending your Study Permit in Canada
International students who choose to take up another program can apply to extend their study permit. Study Permit Extensions let you continue staying in Canada under the conditions of your original study permit conditions. Find out when to apply, how to apply and what happens if you travel outside Canada.
Working in Canada as an International Student
Students in post-secondary programs on a valid study permit may work on/off-campus for up to 20 hours a week during regular school terms. However, international students must ensure that their study permits mention this. There are several restrictions in place to ensure that international students only work part-time.
Note:
A study permit is not required if the program of study is six months or less. These courses can cover any subject and may be full or part time. A Visa extension will not be granted simply for the purpose of completing a short-term program.
A study permit is not a visa and does not, by itself, allow you to travel to or enter Canada. You may also need a visitor visa or an electronic travel authorization (eTA). If you do, the Government of Canada will issue your visitor visa or eTA with your study permit.
Work
POST-GRADUATE WORK PERMITS
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN CANADA- WORKING IN CANADA AFTER GRADUATION
After completing studies in a designated post-secondary learning institution on an eligible program, international graduates may apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit, allowing them to work in Canada.
Post-Graduation Work Permit (open work permit) requirements:
- Student must have completed a study program that led to a degree, diploma or certificate
- Must have Studied full-time in Canada.(At least 8 month long program at a designated learning institution)
- Must apply within 180 days after written confirmation of completed studies
- Must have a valid study permit to apply for a work permit.
For any questions about the Post-Graduation Work Permit, and to learn how you can stay and work in Canada once your studies are complete, please do not hesitate to book a consultation.
Open and close work permit
Working in Canada will give you a valuable opportunity to develop your skills and gain personal and professional Canadian experience. Requirements:
- Obtain a positive Labor Market Impact Assessment (if applicable),
- Temporary resident visa (if applicable),
- Job offer/contract,
- Proof of financial support,
- Police certificate and medical examination.
- Working permits are given for a maximum period of 4 years.
Working Holiday
The Present Program is designed to give the opportunity to travel and work in Canada for up to 1 year. It has 3 categories:
1.Working Holiday.
2.Young Professionals.
3.International Co-op.
To apply you must be between 18 and 35 years old and from one of the following countries:
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, United Kingdom.
Permanent Residence
Canada has emerged as the preferred destination for those looking to call it their next home. The country’s favourable immigration policy attracts applications for permanent residents from people all over the world. In 2019 alone, close to 350,000 Permanent Residents were admitted to Canada, and close to 75,000 people transitioned from temporary to permanent status.
Canada has set aside several ways for people to become permanent residents of the country. Are you looking to immigrate to Canada? Contact our trusted immigration consultants with years of experience helping people just like you!
People can acquire permanent residency through several different programs set out by the government. Here we talk about three such programs: Express Entry, PNP and Sponsorship.
Express Entry: Immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker. The category manages applications for three economic immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program and Canadian Experience Class. Based on your profile, eligible applicants will be placed in a pool of candidates for immigration and possibly be invited to apply to immigrate.
Provincial Nominee: Immigrate by being nominated by a Canadian province or territory. This program is intended for workers who have the necessary skills, education and work experience to contribute to the economy of a particular province or territory.
Sponsorship: Through family sponsorship, your relatives in Canada may be able to sponsor you for a permanent residency. Find out if you and your relative qualify for the Family Sponsorship immigration program.
Refugees: Private sponsorship. Please contact us for more information.
Permanent Residence Card and Citizenship
Achieving permanent residence status in Canada can be a lot of hard work. At Freundt Segura Immigration, it is our goal to make sure you keep your status as a permanent resident of Canada. Our dedicated Canadian immigration specialists can help you extend the duration on your permanent resident card, and help you through the process of becoming a citizen of Canada once you are eligible.
Investors
Your skills, experience, and personal net worth may make you eligible for one of Canada’s immigrant investor programs granting fast-tracked investor visas for an applicant’s contributions to developing the Canadian economy.
Canada has several programs for entrepreneurs interested in either opening a temporary business here or settling and immigrating to the country permanently through business immigration. Canada offers a variety of business opportunities in different sectors for foreign nationals intending to invest in the country. This is one of the country’s strategies to grow and strengthen its economy.
Other Services
Settling In The Vancouver Area?
If you are planning to immigrate to Vancouver, our team provides settlement services so that you can become comfortable in the city as soon as possible! Our team will help you with your housing needs, find you the best financial institutions for a smooth transition into the Canadian banking system, and even pick you up from the airport when you land! We put every ounce of effort into making your immigration process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Immigration helps you to find the house, apartment or room you want based on the budget that YOU can afford!
We can share with you all the tips you will need to facilitate your integration into the canadian society (groceries, going-out, public transport, etc.)
Welcome To Vancouver!
We want to introduce you to this beautiful city so that you can get a feel for what to expect before you land. To start, many people choose to move or immigrate to Vancouver because of its manageable weather, job opportunities and incredible landscape. Vancouver is the largest city in Western Canada with a population of over 2.5 million people. Most of the residents live in the downtown core, but the surrounding areas of Burnaby, Surrey and Richmond are also great spots to find a place to live and grow a family.
Located near the coastal seaport, Vancouver boasts a number of water-based activities for most of the year, including surfing in the summer and whale watching in the spring and fall. Don’t worry, there are also a lot of activities to do in the winter as well, including hitting the slopes for skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing; you can also learn how to snowshoe or skate!
If you have heard horror stories about Canadian winters being very cold and snowy, you can rest assured because Vancouver’s winters are usually very mild with an average temperature of 7 degrees Celsius. The only thing people really complain about is that it can rain a lot, but all you need to have is boots and an umbrella to get through a rainy day!
If you are ready to take the first steps or immigrate to Vancouver, please contact Freundt Segura Immigration today! We want to make your immigration process as easy and stress-free as possible. Our Canadian immigration specialists are dedicated to help people from all over the world in their own path to visit, study, or work in Vancouver.
