Do I need a passport or travel document?
You and your family members must have valid passports or travel documents. If any of the documents are to expire soon, you should renew them and provide copies of the new passport or travel document to the office processing your application.Diplomatic, official, service or public affairs passports cannot be used to immigrate to Canada. You must have a valid regular or private passport when you arrive.
Note: The validity of your visa may be affected by the validity of your passport.
How long is a permanent resident visa valid?
A permanent resident visa is issued for a period not exceeding the earliest expiry date of the following documents:- the medical results for you and your family members or
- your or your family members’ passport.
Important information. Permanent resident visas cannot be extended once issued. If applicants do not use the visas within their validity period, they must re-apply for immigration to Canada. Their sponsor will have to submit a new sponsorship application and pay new processing fees. PR VISA的有效期限取決於所有申請人的體檢有效日期以及護照有效日期, 取其最早到期者, 且不能夠展延, 逾期未報到就得重新申請了!所以護照當然是越新越好, 我自己的護照剛好會在2014年上半到期, 於是在準備文件的一開始就先renew了!如此要公證, 提供影本, 填寫申請表格都直接使用新的護照。
My child is in the sole custody of my former spouse. Do I need to include this child in my application?
Yes. Even if there is a written agreement or court order to demonstrate that you do not have custody or responsibility, the child is still required to be listed on your application and must be examined.Having your child examined as a condition of your application preserves your right to sponsor him or her as a member of the family class in the future, when there may be changes to custody or living circumstances.
若PR Applicant有小孩但沒有監護權, 也沒有要陪同PR Applicant前往加拿大, 還是必須列入申請書中一併審查, 這是保留將來可以Sponsor 該名小孩的彈性。
Step 1. Gather Documents
What documents are required?
Use the appropriate visa office Document Checklist, which you can find in Part 3: Country Specific Instructions to assist you in gathering the necessary documentation.Some visa offices may require additional supporting documents specific to your country. For further information on these requirements, visit our website under List of countries and corresponding Canadian visa offices.
Important information. If you do not provide all the requested information or documents, the processing of your application could be delayed. 所有需要準備的文件在IMM3907都有詳細的List, 某些國家會有特別額外的需求, 若是送件時忘了附上文件, 等負責的CIC Office送出補件信要求補件, 信件往返就會造成延誤囉
Police certificates
You and your family members who are 18 years of age and older and are not permanent residents or Canadian citizens must provide:- valid police certificate, or
- police clearance, or
- record of no information.
- If the police authorities notify you that they will submit the certificates directly to us, include this notice with your application.
- All police certificates must be originals; photocopies are not acceptable.
- If your certificates are in a language other than English or French, attach an original translation prepared by an accredited translator.
What if I cannot get the police certificates?
If you cannot get police certificates from any of the countries where you have lived, you must provide a written explanation with your application and an original letter from the police authority confirming that they will not issue a certificate.在台灣是申請警察刑事紀錄證明(Police Criminal Record Certificate, P.C.R.C.), 俗稱良民證。必須是送件前三個月內的才有效, 所以等到所有文件都準備好了再申請即可。台灣可上內政部警政署的警政e網通線上申請, 指定取件的警察局, 三天後即可取件。
Medical requirements
To become permanent residents, you and all your dependent children must complete a medical examination.If your dependent child is a minor of whom you have joint or sole custody, that child is considered a dependant. The child will have to undergo a medical examination even if he lives with the other parent and will not be joining you in Canada.
Important information.Members of your family who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents do not need to pass a medical examination. Medical instructions
You must undergo an upfront medical examination by contacting a Panel Physician.Note: When medical results are submitted up-front, routine cases benefit from faster processing since we do not have to request them at a later date. If you choose to have an upfront medical exam, you must submit proof that you completed the medical examination with your application. Failure to do so may result in processing delays.
申請人以及其子女都必須要做體檢, 即便他並不會與PR Applicant一同前往加拿大。已經取得加拿大公民或PR Status的子女不需要做體檢。
依親移民最好是先做體檢再送件, 因為體檢完後, 報告不是直接送給CIC而是給專責負責體檢報告的單位, 再告知CIC體檢報告判讀結果。如果CIC在審核案件的過程中, 要求你去做體檢, 那至少就會耗損1~2個月的時間。台灣目前有下列醫院有在進行加拿大移民體檢,
地點
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醫院
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醫生
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電話
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台北
| 中山醫院 | Chung-Sum Tam | +886-2-2708-1166 ext: 8905 |
台北
| 臺安醫院 | Hui-Ting Huang | +886-2-2771-8151 ext. 2668 |
台中
| 中國醫藥大學附設醫院 | Chiu-Shong Liu | +886-4-2205-2121 |
台中
| 中國醫藥大學附設醫院 | Wen-Yuan Lin | +886-4-2205-2121 |
高雄
| 高雄醫學大學附設中和紀念醫院 | Chao-Ling Wang | +886-7-3208269 |
高雄
| 高雄醫學大學附設中和紀念醫院 | Meng-Hsuan Hsieh | +886-7-3208269 |
高雄
| 高雄醫學大學附設中和紀念醫院 | Te-Cheng Chung | +886-7-3208269 |
高雄
| 高雄醫學大學附設中和紀念醫院 | Chia-Yen Dai | +886-7-3208269 |
Step 2. Complete the Application
Be complete and accurate
Complete all sections. If a section does not apply to you, write “Not Applicable” or “NA”. If your application is incomplete it may be returned to you and this will delay the processing of your application.If you need more space for any section, print out an additional page containing the appropriate section, complete it and submit it along with your application.
每一份申請表格填寫內容另外再詳細介紹
Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008)
Who must fill out this application form?
This form must be completed by:- You, the principal applicant.
Additional Dependants/Declaration Form (IMM 0008DEP)
Who must fill out this application form?
This form must be completed by:- You, the principal applicant, on behalf of each of your dependants not included in the Generic Application Form for Canada(IMM 0008).
Schedule A – Background/Declaration (IMM 5669)
Who must fill out this application form?
This form must be completed by:- you, the principal applicant;
- your spouse or common-law partner (whether accompanying you to Canada or not), and
- your dependent children aged 18 years or older (whether accompanying you to Canada or not).
Additional Family Information (IMM 5406)
Who needs to fill out this application form?
This form must be completed by:- You, as the principal applicant,
- Your spouse or common-law partner (whether accompanying you to Canada or not), and
- Your dependent children aged 18 or over (whether accompanying you to Canada or not).
Sponsored Spouse/Partner Questionnaire (IMM 5490)
Who needs to fill out this application form?
This form must be completed by the principal applicant who is being sponsored outside Canada as a:- spouse,
- common-law partner, or
- conjugal partner.
Use of a Representative (IMM 5476)
Who may use this form?
Complete this form only if you:- used the services of a representative to help you prepare or submit your application; or
- are appointing a representative; or
- are cancelling a representative’s appointment.
Step 3: Mail the application
PR Appicant完成所有的文件後, 是寄給Sponsor, Sonsor再連同他的部分一起寄給CIC, (如同Guide IMM3900所提), 不是直接寄給處理PR Applicant的CIC Office!! 寄錯就準備被退件吧!Sign the form
The application must be signed and dated before it is submitted.If you are:
- 18 years of age or older, sign and date in the boxes provided at the bottom of the page,
- less than 18 years of age, your form must be signed by one of your parents or legal guardian.
Submit the application form
When submitting your application, to ensure your encoded data is captured, you must include the last page or pages which contain your unique barcodes. See the image below:
Note: This page is only available when you complete your application electronically (on a computer).
同Guide IMM3900中所提到的, IMM0008有Barcodes的頁面要放在所有Application的最上層。
Factors that may delay processing
The following factors may delay the processing of your application:- missing signature on application forms
- missing documentation
- unclear photocopies of documents
- documents not accompanied by a certified English or French translation
- verification of information and documents provided
- a medical condition that may require additional tests or consultations
- a criminal or security problem
- consultation is required with other offices in Canada and abroad
Current processing times
In cases of spouses, common-law partners, conjugal partners and/or dependent children, CIC is committed to issuing visas as quickly as possible.You must send all documents, forms and fees we need to make a decision about your request.
You can obtain current processing times on our website at:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp
Updating your contact information
During the application process, you must advise us of any change of address or telephone number. You can do this by going to Change of address or by consulting the How to contact CIC section at the end of this guide.Note: If your personal situation changes (for example change of marital status, birth of a child, or you wish to withdraw your sponsorship, etc.) after you have submitted your application, you must contact us.
我們在申請過程中發現Online Status 顯示的通訊地址錯了, 為避免資料寄錯, 我們還真的有跟CIC update address, Sponsor以及PR Applicant各自分別向CIC 以及CIC HK要求更正地址。
Checking application status on line
You can check the status of your application on-line by doing the following:- Go to Check application status on the CIC website.
- Follow the instructions provided.
Relative Links:
體檢 : http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/medical/medexams-perm.asp體檢醫院 : Panel Physician
Criminal Check : how to obtain police certificates from any country
台灣警察刑事紀錄證明 : http://www.npa.gov.tw/NPAGip/wSite/np?ctNode=11725&mp=1
Processing Times: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm-fc.asp
Oneline Application Status : http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/my_application/status.asp